Upcoming Events for 2025
A complete schedule of events for the year is available on the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club 2025 Tournament and Special Events Calendar. Click here.
Recent Happenings in 2025
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Tuesday Oct 28 was the annual topdress-the-green day. Thanks to the small but dedicated group of volunteers who shovelled sand, ran the spreader and spread out the sand as evenly as possible, we can look forward to the spring.
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Tuesday Oct 21 was the club AGM and banquet. A good turnout of 50+ members at the Stittsville Legion enjoyed a lovely buffet dinner, including freshly carved roast beef. The AGM reviewed the 2025 year and the Board for 2025. The number of new members was cited as a positive indicator of the good health of the club. Awards were then presented. Click on the photo for more details and photos.
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Saturday Oct 18 saw the tent come down, the green aerated, furniture stored away and the whole area raked and cleaned up, ready for the winter. Thanks to all who came out.
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Monday Oct 13 was the last day of bowling.
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Monday Oct 6 was our in house fun day, Funtastic. Eight teams of four played four games of six ends each, including singles, doubles, triples and all four. Winners and second place won unique cakes shaped as a bowling green!
Congratulations to winners Susan, John, Deborah and Shirley. And to second place Stephen, Vera, Hope and Rosslyn. Click on the photo for a larger version. Click on the trophy photo for more details on the tournament and previous winners. |
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Tuesday Sep 30 were the club singles championships.
Women's champion, Angelika Women's novice champion, Roslyn Men's novice champion, Jim and on Oct 6 Men's champion, John |
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Thursday Sep 18 was the club championship for Mixed Doubles. Six pairs fought for the Bill Rankin Trophy with Susan and John winning. Click on the winners photo for a larger version. Click on the trophy photo for more details on the tournament and previous winners.
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Tuesday Sep 9 was the first event of the club championships, Mixed Triples. On a perfect early fall day, four teams competed in a three-games-per-team round robin. Overall winners with two wins and a tie was the team of Dawn (vice), Kathy (skip), and Stephen (lead).
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Thursday Sep 4, 930am. "The Rules of Lawn Bowling" hosted by Pat W. All members should know these therefore everyone is invited to attend. This will also include signals, measuring ( different methods ), some unusual situations and the role of a Vice. To save the green, we will be placing bowls in certain configurations so bring your bowls and a measuring tape if possible.
This will take approximately 1 1/2 hours.
This will take approximately 1 1/2 hours.
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Monday Sep 1, Labour Day, was the annual Burns-Nichol Tournament. Two games of 10 ends each for club members, mixed triples. Congratulations to Shirley, Roslyn and Ross for winning. Click on the winners photo for a larger version. Click on the trophy photo for more details on the tournament and previous winners.
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Congratulations to Shirley who went to Montreal on Aug 30 to compete in the 95th Governor General's Ladies Novice Singles. Shirley represented Ontario and WON!
In the other categories, Ontario won the Men's singles and the Men's teams of four. Quebec won the Women's teams of four. |
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Aug 23, 24. We hosted the OLBA District 16 Playdown Novice Mens & Novice Womens Singles. The following thank you note was received after the event;
Much appreciation for Goulbourn's hosting of the OLBA District Novice Women's Singles and Novice Men's Singles Playdowns this past weekend. The facilities and Green were very good. Many players' bowling ability noticeably improved when pitted against each other. There was recognition of the importance of the Umpire, their measuring and timing skills.
The markers were exceptional and kept players well informed. They all performed the important duties of marker so well. Several came back Sunday to continue to assist and if not needed, they cheered in an unbiased manner. Apologies to Otto and any other markers who were willing, but the positions had been taken. Your markers were most keen not to miss the chance of seeing the head form and various strategies used.
I must mention Pam's refreshments - were enjoyed by all throughout both days with the fresh tea and coffee. Your social committee is also held in high regard!
The Women's winners were Angelika da Silveira (1st), Shirley Mackey (2nd).
The Men's winners were Dean Chamberlin from Nepean LBC (1st), Chris Sheardown, Highland Park (2nd).
First place winners will represent District 16 at the OLBA Ontario Finals in Oshawa on September 20-21. Angelika will return with the much-prized 2025 Nv. WS pennant for the Goulbourn club.
Sincerely,
Marguerite Jane Daley
OLBA District 16 President
The markers were exceptional and kept players well informed. They all performed the important duties of marker so well. Several came back Sunday to continue to assist and if not needed, they cheered in an unbiased manner. Apologies to Otto and any other markers who were willing, but the positions had been taken. Your markers were most keen not to miss the chance of seeing the head form and various strategies used.
I must mention Pam's refreshments - were enjoyed by all throughout both days with the fresh tea and coffee. Your social committee is also held in high regard!
The Women's winners were Angelika da Silveira (1st), Shirley Mackey (2nd).
The Men's winners were Dean Chamberlin from Nepean LBC (1st), Chris Sheardown, Highland Park (2nd).
First place winners will represent District 16 at the OLBA Ontario Finals in Oshawa on September 20-21. Angelika will return with the much-prized 2025 Nv. WS pennant for the Goulbourn club.
Sincerely,
Marguerite Jane Daley
OLBA District 16 President
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Thursday Aug 21. Mixed Pairs, Aussie rules. Sponsored by Wildpine Residence.
Overall and three game winners from Almonte; Dave and Sandra -2 game winners from Nepean; Sheila and Bill -1 game winners from Iroquois; Frank and Jewel Click on the trophy photo for more details and previous winners. |
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Monday Aug 18 was the date for the club-hosted pizza lunch. The initial date of Monday June 23 was deferred due to the heat dome that was in place that day.
Monday Aug 4. Club BBQ after bowling. Nice warm day, terrific turnout...57 players, a new record., thanks to the Independent , No Frills and Great Canadian Superstore.
Wonderful cooking again by Jim H.
Wonderful cooking again by Jim H.
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Thursday July 31. LMR - Mixed Triples with one novice. Open tournament. Click on the flyer for details on the event.
Overall and three game winners from Iroquois; Dean, Jewel and Paul. Trophy presented by Phil Rutherford. -2 game winners from Almonte; Dave, Sue and Ian -1 game winners from Nepean; Pat, Bill and Dave Click here for more details. Click on the trophy for previous winners. |
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Kelly Cup - Mixed Triples. Club members only. Thursday July 24. Click on the flyer for details on the event.
Won by Kathy, Ross and Andrew. Prize baskets were selected by draw. |
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Bake Sale was held Monday July 14. Thanks to all who baked and/or bought the goodies. Especially thanks to Pam N. $405 was raised. The funds continue to keep our fees as low as they are. Click on the flyer for details on the event.
Stittsville Villa - Mixed Triples. Club members only. Thursday July 10. Click on the flyer for details on the event.
Won by Gloria, Jim T and Christina F.
Won by Gloria, Jim T and Christina F.
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Wednesday July 2. Work day on the green. The following folks turned up to dethatch the green, clean up the ditches and surrounding borders, and generally make the club look its best. Thanks to Andrew, Michael, Robert, John, Jan, Noreen, Angelica, Susan, April, Chris, William, Vee, Ann, Barb, Otto and Stephen. Special thanks to student Russell who worked tirelessly but also RAN when unloading the wheelbarrow.
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Tuesday July 1, Canada Day. Two 10 end games were followed by a BBQ lunch. 50+ members showed up to enjoy the day, the camaraderie and the meal. Thanks to all, especially Jim who did the cooking on our newly refurbished BBQ.
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The Waterside Mixed Pairs was held on Thursday June 26. A full house of 14 teams competed in three ten end games on a relatively cool day with showers. Overall winners were GLBC members Stephen and Dawn while the other winners were, from left to right;
-3 game winners from Nepean, Bill and Sheila -2 game winners from Almonte, Dave and Sandra -1 game winners from GLBC, Shirley and John Click on a photo for a larger version. Click here for more details on the event. |
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The Walter Curtis Cup was held on Monday June 16. 10 teams competed in the mixed-triples-or-more tournament. Congratulations to the winning team of Valletta (skip), Stephen (vice), Pam (second in the morning), and new member Chris (lead). Click on the photo of the winners for a larger version. Click on the trophy for more details on Walter Curtis.
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We held another Open House on June 14 at 10am. Three of our Ottawa Councillors tried their hands at lawn bowling. Another lovely day with a good turnout. Even some grandchidren tried it out. Some 12 year olds did very well, managing to reach the long jacks and putting their bowls very close. Well done!
We held another training session on June 10 at 6pm. No future training date has been announced at this time
Training for Levels 1 and 2 was held Tuesday June 3 and Thursday Jun 5. The training team (Hope W, Don H, Shirley M, Wayne H) thanks all participants and helpers.
Training for new Skips and those who play Vice took place Thursday June 5. Thanks to Pat W who volunteered to do the training.
We held our second Open House from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday May 24. A lovely day with a good turnout. Thanks to all who came.
First day of club bowling was Monday May 19. Conditions were cold and breezy, so bowling on Wednesday, May 21 was cancelled.
At our first bowling day, long time member Marilyn M was presented with a special membership diploma from Ontario Lawn Bowls celebrating her 25 years as a member. Congratulations Marilyn! Click on the photo for a larger image.
The lawn was mown and fertilized on Friday, May 16. Final setup was completed to welcome bowlers for opening day Monday, May 19.
We held our first open house on Wednesday May 14, 2025. 33 newcomers registered. Thanks to the club members who helped out.
Registration was held May 10, 2025 between 10 am and noon.
On April 28, a team of member volunteers and three hired hands gathered to perform the annual spring startup processes. The tents were raised, benches and tables and chairs brought out of storage, gutters cleaned and raked, and the grounds cleared of winter debris. Many thanks. Click on the photo to enlarge.
On April 5, OLBA District 16 hosted a coaching course. Four club members, Don H, Hope W, Shirley M and Wayne H, were trained with "Check and Detect" and are now newly trained coaches. CONGRATULATIONS!
To start the 2025 season, Margaret arranged a Spring get together as was done in 2024 and 2023. It was held at Buster's Bar and Grill in Kanata on Thursday, April 3 at 5pm. A very good turnout enjoyed a fine dinner and the good company.
The GLBC Board of Directors has approved a new bowl rental policy which will become effective May 1, 2025. Click here for details.
Click on this link to see Recent Happenings in 2024 and before