You can rent our club's greens for your next event, bring the group out for a fun game of bowls or croquet. Club Events and News President Mike Pennock declares "Season Open" May 09, 2026 - Opening Day is quickly approaching, and everyone is looking forward to officially getting out on the greens.to play. Festivities will be starting at 1:00 pm on the Upper Green with the arrival of the Mayor. The National Anthem will be sung. A club team will assemble to play a 4 ended game against the Mayor's team, to contest the Challenger Cup. Bowlers will be assigned teams to play 2 hours of games. Croquet players will move to lower green to commence their play. At 3:15 pm, the bell is rung, and all participants are welcomed to the clubhouse for refreshments COME JOIN US ON MAY 9th!!!! Notice of Passing-Pierre Pomerleau April 9, 2026 The club marks the passing of Pierre Pomerleau, following a short battle with Cancer. Pierre was a long-term fixture of our community, known for his constant presence and participation in both lawn bowling and croquet. A true "character" on the greens, he was recognized by members for his uncompromising style and his singular approach to the games he played. His departure concludes a notable period of involvement in our club's sporting activities. We extend our condolences to the Pomerleau Family, and Pierrre's loved ones and friends. Successful Open House Beautiful Weather. So many people by for our Open House. Thank you to all volunteer members for your participation! Open House! Join Us for Our Spring Open House! Curious about lawn bowling or croquet? Come see why the Victoria Bowls and Croquet Club is the best-kept secret in the city! Whether you're a seasoned player or have never picked up a mallet or rolled a bowl, we invite you to experience our historic greens and friendly community. When: Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Where: 160 Nursery Road (Cook St. & Park Blvd) Drop by for a tour, meet our members, and give it a try—no experience (or equipment) required. Just bring some flat-soled shoes and a smile. We can’t wait to meet our neighbours! Club Shirts Have Arrived! Thanks to the hard work of Joey Schiphorst and Nick Bantock , we now have club shirts for sale. These will look terrific on the greens will really stand out during tournament play. See Joe to try on sizes and confirm when the next order is going in. Shirts are just $40.00 each, ORDER TODAY More... Club Rentals Host Your Next Event at our Club Experience the best of our club with a private rental tailored for groups of all kinds. Whether you’re organizing a corporate team-builder or a social celebration , your day starts on the greens with Lawn Bowls or Croquet (all equipment provided). Looking to extend the festivities? Our Clubhouse and BBQ facilities are available as an exclusive add-on for your sporting event. Fire up the grill and enjoy our indoor space in conjunction with your time on the green. It’s the perfect way to turn a match into a full day of celebration! Email us for more information Recent Rentals at the Club We're Now Accepting Rental Applications With summer fast approaching our rentals are flling up fast! To avoid disappointment inquire now

Past stories and articles appear on this page. Find what you're looking for. NEW - Thursday Night Competitive Training Elevate your game this season with our new Competitive Training series starting Thursday, May 28 . Running from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for six consecutive weeks, these sessions are open to both men and women looking to sharpen their edge. Each week features focused discussions on strategy and tactics, high-level shot-making, and specialized drills. Free for all VBCC members , while members of other clubs are welcome to join for a $20 fee . 16 players only . Don't miss this chance to take your competitive play to the next level. Register today to secure your spot! Wilkerson Men's Pairs - Very Few Spots Left Wilkerson Men's Pairs tournament is scheduled for June 8,9,10 at VBCC. This iconic tournament only has a few spots left and will feature a who's who of south island pairs teams including last years winners Bawan Saravanbawan (Lead), Nick May (Skip)- . Register today to avoid disappointment . A Look Back Remembering the 2020 Men's League Champions - "socially distant, competitively close.” 13 weeks of bowling 33 different bowlers participated 245 games played Out of 122 matches there was only one tie-game: July 20th; Gopal/Ted vs Brian/Skip After 122 matches there was a 4-way tie for the top spot – talk about tight finish!!! Scotch Pairs Men's League Monday's Keith Newhouse is once again heading up the scotch pairs men's league. Scotch pairs ensures everyone gets a chance to skip for half the game. It's a great way for novice bowlers to try their hand calling the shots with the help of an experienced skip alongside. It is not a requirement that you attend every week however you get a point for just showing up! All skill levels wlecome. The league costs $20 and runs until August 31. Tags in by 9:45am. NOTE, no league game May 18. Women's League Starting May 13 We will be bowling at 10:30 am, name tags in by 10:15 am please. We each put in a toonie each week to play. This money goes towards prize money at the end of the season for the top 3 bowlers, along with a pizza lunch. Practice your bowling skills in a relaxed, friendly, social atmosphere. VBCC at the Presidents Cup Joey, Susan and Geoff represented VBCC at last weekends Presidents Cup Executive Mixed Triples at Oak Bay LBC. The weather was picture perfect, the team rocked the new club uniforms and the competition was stellar, alas it was not meant to be this year but what a great way to get the season underway! Congrats to Oak Bay for putting on a great tournament. Peace Findlay BSI - Register Today! The first BSI tournament of the season is just around the corner. This men's singles competition is unique as there are three trophies up for grabs . Sign up today for the Peace Findlay Coast Cup by clicking here McKeachie Triples Cancelled The McKeachie Triples is cancelled because we did not reach the minimum player registration threshold. Players that were registered will receive full refunds. Remembering Pierre It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of long-time member Pierre Pomerleau on April 9 following a short battle with cancer. Pierre was a regular on the greens playing both bowls and croquet where it was hard to miss his signature hat and his competitive spirit. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Pomerleau family from all of us at VBCC. Load More

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