OS HA WA L A WN B OW LI NG CL UB OS HA WA L A WN B OW LI NG C LU B Ne ws le tt e r Ti tl e 1 Volume 3, Issue 1 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE - Nicky Chamois May 2015 Special points of interest: OPEN HOUSE PRES s MESSAGE CLUB ACTIVITIES TOURNAMENTS Nicky Chamois Inside this issue: President s 1 Club News 2 Sponsors 6 Tournaments 6 Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club for the 2015 season. It is great to see everyone back for another season and we are looking forward to enjoying some wonderful weather throughout the summer. The off-season was certainly long and cold, yet very productive for the Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club. Many of our members stayed occupied with the organization throughout the winter months with the many activities planned at the Northview Community Centre. On any given day, you could walk into the clubroom and see our members enjoying a game of cribbage, euchre, dominoes, or wizard. Some of our members even enjoyed indoor lawn bowling throughout the winter at Darlington soccer fields. Over the winter months, our dedicated executive committee continued to meet together to discuss and organize a variety of initiatives for the upcoming lawn bowling season. These meetings helped address the upcoming newsletter, tournament organization, grounds-keeping policies, community involvement, our growing junior program, as well as the 2015 Oshawa Lawn Bowling season. As an executive, we have made a significant commitment to upgrade and improve the quality of our greens. Above and beyond the dedicated efforts of our greens-keeping crew, the Club has invested in a new Roller to improve and quicken our greens. Not only will this improve our facility for any and all tournaments that we host at the Northview Commun- ity Centre, but this new piece of equipment will also make life easier for our league bowlers who in the past have had difficulty throwing on heavier greens. Organizationally, our executive has had a very successful winter. The numerous tournaments hosted at our facility are well prepared for the 2015 season. We are hopeful to see an increase in participation in our daily league formats. We have also been successful in acquiring new sponsorships for our hosted tournaments, as well as renewing our existing relationships. We are looking forward to a continued partnership with the Northview Community Centre in 2015 and beyond. They have been, and continue to be excellent partners for our organization. Finally, I would like to thank our executive committee as well as the countless volunteers that have committed their time to ensuring that the 2015 season will be successful and enjoyable for all of our members. With the bowling season now upon us, we hope that everyone is looking forward to enjoying our freshly cut greens and the excellent competitions planned. We are very excited to see everyone get out and enjoy the facility once again. As always, we wish everyone good health throughout the summer, lots of laughs, and ideally, no umbrellas. 1
2 WHAT s happening at our Club for MEMBERS? 2 Tags are always in 15 minutes MONDAYS 4-3-2-1 Everyone welcome beginning Monday May 25 th at 1:00pm sharp and every Monday thereafter. This is an excellent way to get some practice in a fun setting. Entry is $1 with all money returned to players as prize money. When you arrive put your name on a card and record your own score. SCORING: 4 points shot bowl, 3 points for second, 2 points for third & 1 point for fourth. Each bowler uses 4 bowls alternating turns. Winners after each four ends advance to the next green. This way you get to meet many members of the club. This game challenges your skills and helps your bowling abilities improve. A good game for both the Novice and those members experienced alike. COME ON DOWN! Y all TUESDAY MIXED LEAGUE Jitneys start at 7:00pm sharp!.. usually playing trebles with men & women on the same team. Length of the game is usually 12 ends. Newcomers are assigned the Lead position on the team. Skips and Vices are experienced bowlers who will be there to help you. Teams are drawn prior to play at 6:45pm. Don t be late! MORE like a Mini TOURNAMENT Winning team players get 3 points, Teams that tie get 2 points Losing team players get 1 pt. WEDNESDAY LEAGUE This is a weekly League with the first eight week session played from Wed May 20 th to Wed July 8 th (approximately) with one additional session during the summer. Tags must be in by 9:45am for a 10:00am start. Each eight week session cost $10 with all entry fees returned to players based on points achieved during the session. Teams are drawn prior to play. Sign up now and pay at the clubroom for the first session. SCORING: One point is given for attending, then two additional points for each win, with one point for a tie game. The first jitney starts at 10:00am sharp followed by lunch (bring your own) and then in the afternoon a second jitney is played with the same teammates. Players must remain for both jitneys. Players are usually finished the day by 2:30pm. FRIENDLY, Bowling at it s BEST! THURS MEN s & WOMEN s LEAGUE Men and Women play in separate leagues. Everything else is the same as the Tuesday League. Check out that description adjacent. Jitneys start at 7:00pm sharp! The length of the game is usually 12 ends as time allows usually finishing by 8:30pm. Later in the season, we even play under the lights after dark. Skips and Vices are experienced bowlers who will be there to help you. YOU can be in the GAME! Winning team players get 3 points, Teams that tie get 2pts. Losing team players get 1 pt.
3 NEW BOWLER COACHING / INSTRUCTION during June 2015 (Carol Gifford) As in the past new bowler coaching / instruction has been scheduled every Monday evening during the month of June. This year, there will be five sessions held on successive Mondays at 6:45pm on June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. The focus will be on basic skills such as the following: Proper set up of delivery mat and groundsheet Placement of feet and stance on delivery mat Proper hand grip of jack and controlled delivery within boundaries of rink Proper hand grip of bowl and bias for forehand and backhand delivery Role of lead in relation to play (mat set up, delivery & placement of jack, placement of bowls to jack, understanding scoring, reasons for measurement, when to rake bowls, an awareness of the game, keeping up the pace, good sportsmanship and etiquette) New members, as well as 1 st / 2 nd year club bowlers, are encouraged to attend these coaching sessions to consolidate the expectations of play, bowling techniques, rules of the game and etiquette. Everyone who attends is expected to help with setting up and putting away the equipment. Set up is at approximately 6:30 p.m. with instruction beginning at 6:45pm. Each weekly session will be about 60 minutes in length ending at 8:00pm approximately. Usually, participants will be divided into small groups to play either a mini game or 4 3 2 1. Some participants may require further individual instruction. Please contact Carol Gifford during Open House Week as you join our club. COMPETITIVE COACHING PROGRAM new in 2015 (Keith Olan) Keith Olan, who completed the National Coaching Certification Program for Lawn Bowls Club Coach a couple of years ago, recently completed the NCCP Introductory Competitive Coach course. This additional coaching course, provided by the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association, was offered in Kitchener on the weekend of May 2/3. Keith is now ready to pass on what additional tips he has learned to those members in our Oshawa Club who desire to improve their bowling skills in order to play in club championships, outside tournaments, and possibly district play downs. If you want to improve your personal success in tournaments, then these drills and training will help you to prepare and master the needed skills. See Keith to sign up! Participants are invited to attend the following 8 scheduled training sessions: Sunday May 24 th. - 3 pm Sunday May 31 st. - 3 pm Sunday June 7 th. - 3 pm Sunday June 14 th. - 3 pm. Sunday June 21 st. - 3 pm. Monday July 13 th. - 7 pm. Monday July 20 th. - 7 pm Monday July 27 th. - 7 pm. These sessions are for experienced bowlers who want to improve for tournaments. No cost to participants; just regular attendance and interest required. 3
4 SPECIAL JITNEYS FRIDAY LEAGUE starting at 7:00pm (beginning May 15 th ) Fridays at the club are the FUN NIGHT of the WEEK. Members gather for a night of mixed bowling usually 10 ends finishing by 8:15pm. Sometimes an activity is planned following the bowling. Join us for our weekly Wind down! It s free! There are also several planned CLUB SPECIAL JITNEYS scheduled on Fridays for all members to enjoy. Watch the postings to sign up. Charge is usually $5 to cover food costs. We want everyone to attend. Strawberry Night Special Jitney Sign up! Friday June 12 (if strawberries available) This is our first Club Special Jitney of the Season. Cost $5. One 10 end game followed by the enjoyment of freshly picked local Strawberries. Pretty much all you could want. Sign up in the Clubroom today! (when posted) NORTHVIEW C. C. Annual FAMILY BBQ Reminder that the Northview BBQ takes place on our patio Tuesday May 19 th from 5:00-7:00pm. There will be no Lawn Bowling during this time. Please Note: The Tuesday League for our members is cancelled. OPEN HOUSE 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 OSHAWA LAWN BOWLING CLUB at Northview Community Centre Sign up to help Victoria Day Club Tournament (Taunton Mills sponsor) Sign up sheets are posted for this Club Draw Tournament. Cost $5. Pay when you arrive. Tags in by 9:45am. This is a fun tournament for all of our members. Teams will be drawn. Two 12 end games. Bring your own lunch. All Members Welcome! DISTRICT PLAYDOWNS 2015 locations FOURS May 30/31 at PETERBOROUGH PAIRS June 13/14 at BOBCAYGEON TRIPLES July 4/5 at OSHAWA SENIOR TRIPLES July 14/15 at LINDSAY MIXED PAIRS July 25/26 at PETERBOROUGH NOVICE PAIRS Aug 22/23 at COBOURG SINGLES Aug 29/30 at BOBCAYGEON 4 CLUB LOCK UP REMINDER Just a reminder to our members with keys that it is important that the premises (both gates, all equipment rooms, the main clubroom) be locked when you leave the property after bowling to help deter theft and vandalism. If you are attending an Open Bowling session, please check with other members remaining on the greens to ensure that they have both the knowledge and confidence with the lock-up procedures. Many of our members have not been issued keys yet.
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OSHAWA LAWN BOWLING CLUB 6 Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club Northview Community Centre 150 Beatrice Street East Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 7T6 Editor: Ken Bunner Phone: (905) 441-1945 Publisher: Bryan Glover Phone: (905) 404-6686 E-mail: bryanglover@live.com Next NL Deadline: May, 29th, 2015 Www.olbc.ca Let's have fun out there! List of TOURNAMENTS at OSHAWA - 9:30am start Mon. May 18 Taunton Mills Club Draw Tournament MT Sat. May 23 Gord MacMillan Memorial T Thurs. June 25 Troup/Branton Memorial $20/pp MF Combo 4 s - 2 men & 2 women Wed. July 1 Canada Day - Bath Fitter (Oshawa) MT Sat/Sun July 4/5 District #14 Trebles WT/T Sat. July 11 Momma s Restaurant Club Tournament MT Sat. July 18 C. Gifford Invitational Novice Nov OT Thurs. July 23 Winexpert (Whitby) MT Sun. July 26 Roy s Enterprise/Whitby Trophy House - Aussie 2-4-2 WP/P Sat. Aug. 1 Gold Cup Men s 4 s F Mon. Aug. 3 Morrison Trophy MP Sun. Aug. 16 Shoeless Joe s MT Sun. Aug. 23 Hunter Junior tournament Jr. OP/S Thurs. Aug. 27 Amica/CIBC Ladies Luncheon Tournament WT Sat. Sept. 5 Oshawa Funeral Home MT Thurs. Sept 17 Progressive Mixed 4 s Challenge MF Sun. Sept. 20 LeBlanc/Worsley/Rossi Memorial MP Sat. Oct. 3 Novice Tournament - Richard Bruton/TD Waterhouse OT $20 per person lunch included Month of MAY EVENTS at Oshawa: Taunton Mills Victoria Day CLUB Draw Tournament Mon May 18 - for everyone Open House Week Tues- Fri (May 19-22) - support this! Northview BBQ Tues May 19 - Evening Mixed League cancelled MacMillan Tournament - Saturday May 23 - entries posted Schools Grade 5 Program - Tues May 26 & Thurs May 28 BREN MACKEN Sale of bowling supplies Wed May 27th 10:00am to noon PROBUS Corporate Day Saturday May 30 9:00am to noon 6