In what will go down as one of the best games of the year, Barry Ming and Al Leslie beat Jack Robertson and Gary Paugh 14-12 in an extra end to win the Wilkerson Men's Pairs. The exemplary shot making was on display throughout the contest as each team traded one epic shot after another. In the end it was an umpires measure that determined the winner. Huge thanks to all the volunteers and a special shoutout to Dennis and Amber for an exceptionally well run tournament. The game was livestreamed and can be watched here.

The Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships are open to ANY bowler and this year they are being played at the North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club August 16-23. Men's and women's - singles, pairs, fours - will all be contested. It has been years since we've had the nationals this close to home. Find out more here or if you think you are up to the challenge - registration is now open!

In February I visited Frankston, a town near Melbourne in Australia. The bowls club was very welcoming and allowed me to join their training sessions. I would like to pass on what I learned. Join me, Paula, and have some fun trying nearly every shot in the game of bowls.

The South Island Men's Pairs BSI tournament took place May 30 and 31st at Central Saanich LBC. A total of 16 pairs teams took part and our own Don Allan and Gopal Gowda placed third narrowly losing their match against Brent Jansen and Steve Foster. A great result Don and Gopal!

The VBCC Men's and Women's Singles Championships are now open for registrations. Our goal for this tournament is to re-establish the prestige that should come from winning this tournament. The winner will have the opportunity to represent VBCC at the Bowls BC Provincial Championships (expenses of up to $350 per player will be reimbursed).