2020 Annual

The following announcement was published March 23rd, 2020 and
essentially rendered much of the information in this Annual,
immaterial. We decided to publish the Annual anyway, on a
reduced run, in order to properly recognize past achievements
and for continuity.

OLBA Contingency Plans for 2020 COVID-19

In the interest of keeping our Athletes, their families and all members of the Ontario
community safe the following contingency plans have been decided by the OLBA Board
of Directors.

The OLBA Board has decided to suspend all OLBA
sanctioned Bowls activities.

This decision was made to reflect the best advice that we are being given from our
National and Provincial Health Authorities (It should be noted that Bowls Canada
Boulingrin has also cancelled the 2020 National Championships). Any activity bringing
groups of people physically together increases the risk and intensity of COVID-19
infection. This applies to lawn bowls, especially given the demographics of our
membership. OLBA will continue to monitor and seek Health Authorities’ advice before
deciding to lift this suspension.

OLBA sanctioned activities include all Provincial and District Playdowns, all Clinics,
Camps and Seminars. Furthermore, OLBA urges all member clubs to restrict activities
to grounds keeping and maintenance. We will be publishing guidance on the minimum
care needed for greens and how that can be done in a proper, social-distancing manner
shortly.

The OLBA Board has waived all club member fees for
2020.

The Board understands that most clubs have fixed costs that have to be met and we
urge members to continue to support their club by paying club fees so that our facilities
and greens are still there for us to enjoy after this crisis subsides. We will be publishing
guidance to club executives with concrete financial suggestions on matters such as
grants and municipal concessions.

A revised OLBA budget showing reduced revenues and expenses for certain fixed and
unavoidable costs has been prepared for the above contingency. We will also be
discussing with our insurance company a reduced rate due to the shortened or cancelled
season, however we keep coverage for required greens maintenance at the clubs. The
Ministry of Heritage, Tourism, sport and Culture have advised that they will continue to
support the Ontario Amateur Sport Fund at existing levels.

The scheduled OLBA Spring meeting in Woodstock is
cancelled.

Arrangements are currently underway to provide elections and we are reaching out to
Club Presidents and proxies to enable electronic voting for the appointment of both
Board members and the Auditors. In lieu of the scheduled AGM meeting OLBA will use
our web site, OLBA.ca and social media to continue to provide members with ongoing
updates. Please check these periodically.

Formation of a COVID-19 Committee.

We have formed a COVID-19 Committee for the purpose of addressing the concerns of
clubs and bowlers affected by the public health emergency. Ralph Ellis (Chair) and Nan
Hendren have been appointed to ensure Member Clubs are provided with updates on the
developments of COVID-19 in a timely manner.

Greens Support.

The Greens committee will be contacting Guelph University and with their assistance will
be developing a greens maintenance program to provide guidance to all clubs on the
minimum amount of maintenance required to keep them healthy during this period of
shutdown.

On behalf of the OLBA Board please take all necessary precautions to keep healthy and
safe.

Yours Sincerely

Phillip Francis
President OLBA



President’s Message

2020 will be a year of excitement, challenge and change for our sport.
We expect to introduce nearly 1,500 new members to the sport of lawn
bowling in Ontario and we want their experience to be fun, safe, social,
and as competitive as they desire. Our challenge is to entice new and
existing members to become lifelong devotees. Your 2020 OLBA Annual
is packed with information for all bowlers wanting to play, have fun, and
compete.

Safe Sport is an important idea that OLBA fully supports. It is essentially
about the bowler’s right to enjoy our sport in a safe environment that is
respectful and free of bullying, abuse, harassment or discrimination. This
right is fundamental and applicable whether the bowler is 8 or 80. The
Annual will outline some of the key aspects of our Safe Sport program
including the Screening Policy (with an offer of financial assistance for
clubs) and implementation of an independent complaint review process
in conjunction with BCB in the coming year.

Last year we fully reviewed our existing championships structure. Our
goal was to create a supportive environment for skill development,
competition and engagement. We recognize that long term development
is a journey, and all parts of the journey from first bowls, to learning rules,
to training and competing are equally important. Significant 2020
changes include direct entry into the Provincial Championships for the
Major events (Open Fours, Pairs and Singles) as well as the introduction
of Provincial Triples and Novice Combo Fours. These are all detailed in
the Annual. I also refer you to the Resources section for information
about various development clinics available.

Finally, I want to acknowledge all of the fantastic volunteers across the
province for the hours of commitment that create better bowling
experiences for all members of the OLBA. I also want to acknowledge
the members of the OLBA Board for their tremendous effort in supporting
your clubs. Thank you.

Phillip Francis
President, OLBA

Table of Contents 3
6
Administration 6
President’s Message 6
OLBA Mission and Goals 7
Board of Directors 8
Board Appointees 8
OLBA Committees 10
Past Presidents
Nominations for Board of Directors 12
Membership 14
16
Safe Sport 17
Safe Sport and OLBA 19
Sample Club Screening Policy
Screening Policy: OLBA Subsidy 20
Code of Conduct and Ethics 22
Avoiding Heat Stress 23
24
Awards and Resources 26
Awards 27
Hall of Fame 28
Volunteer of the Year 29
Earl Mayer Bowler of the Year 33
National Bowls Day 36
Grant Application Assistance Program
Cooperative Ad Program 38
Coach, Player and Umpire Development 39
Greenskeeping Workshops 41
Umpire Roster 45

2019 Champions 52
Sponsors of the Ontario Championship Plaques
2019 National Ontario Medallists 53
2019 Ontario Champions
2019 District Champions

2020 Championships

Changes to Conditions of Play
Championship Pathways

Youth Under 18

Novice (Singles and Mixed Combo Fours) 54
Majors (Open Fours, Pairs and Singles) 56
Mixed Pairs 58
Senior Triples 59
Triples 60
Indoor Singles 61

District and Club Tournaments 62
Sanctioned Youth Tournaments 65
Consolidated tournament listing

Individual District and Club Listings

District 1 … 74 District 2 … 79 District 3 … 82 District 4 … 87
District 5 … 91 District 6 … 96 District 7 … 102 District 8 …107
District 9 …113 District 10 ..118 District 11 .. 131 District 12 ..137
District 13 ..143 District 14 ..148 District 15 .. 159 District 16 ..165

2020 Calendar of Events 171
173
Alphabetical Club Listing 179
2020 Calendar of Events
2020 Club Administrators Calendar of Events

Commercial and Associated Advertisers

Amica 51

Bannerman 34-35

Bowls Canada Boulingrin 1

Bowls USA 37

Delmanor 40

G.C. Duke Back cover

Governor General’s Tournament 64

James Rimmer 51

Ladies 3-Day 63

MVP Sports Inside front cover and 186

Revera Retirement Living 184

Richard Bruton National Bank Financial 73

Richmond Green 44

Turf Care 32

W.O.B.A. 63

Wood Bay Turf Technologies & Equipment Inside back

Photo Credit (cover and others)

Gary Gornik Stouffville LBC
Canon 5DSR, 24-70mm F2.8 II lens, 600Ex-RT flash

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Ontario Lawn Bowls Association (OLBA) is the controlling
body for lawn bowling in Ontario, in affiliation with Bowls

Canada Boulingrin, one of the national associations
comprising the World Bowls board.

OLBA Mission and Goals

Mission Statement

To promote, encourage, co-ordinate, and administer the sport of Lawn
Bowls and provide opportunities for all bowlers in Ontario to participate at their
level of interest and ability.

OLBA Goals

 To encourage and assist the growth and development of the sport of
Lawn Bowls in all parts of Ontario at all levels;

 To promote and encourage the maintenance and creation of club
facilities (outdoor and indoor) in Ontario;

 To promote and encourage fair play at all levels of the sport, from club
bowling to national and international competition;

 To develop leadership within the sport by providing opportunities for the
training of coaches, umpires, officials and club/district provincial
administrators;

 To develop business plans and implement revenue generating
programs leading the organization to financial self-sufficiency;

 To service all members from an identifiable servicing point, effectively
promoting programs for members at all levels.

Board of Directors

The 2020-2021 Board of Directors are elected at the OLBA AGM on April
18, 2020. Refer to olba.ca website for current Directors, Appointees,
Committees and District representatives.

Board Appointees

Annual Co-editor Database Administrator Webmaster
Lynn Frost Elaine Stevenson Jerry Michaels
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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OLBA Committees (2019 – 2020)

Program Committee Chair
Achievement Awards Laura Seed
Annual Bill McCollam
By Laws Nan Hendren
Championships Steve Schuknecht
Coaching/Player Dev. Dave Burrows
Communications Bill McCollam
Database John Fantin
Diversity Nan Hendren
Finance John Fantin
Governance Nan Hendren
Grants/Funding Ralph Ellis
Greens Charles Roach
Hall of Fame Laura Seed
Indoor/Short Mat Dave Burrows
Insurance John Fantin
Marketing/Sponsorship James Rimmer
Membership Ralph Ellis
Nominating Ken Armstrong
Officiating Jason Currie
OLBA Historian Dave Burrows
Safety/Risk Management Nan Hendren
Strategic Plan Nan Hendren
Volunteer of the Year Award Laura Seed
Website Bill McCollam
Youth Bowlers Steve Schuknecht

Did you know...

The “new” O.L.B.A. was formed in 1930 and held the 1st Ontario Lawn
Bowls Championships in 1931. The peak club membership was achieved
in 1948 when 231 clubs had joined. It is interesting to note that in 1943
there were over 300 greens known to be used, but only 12 met the
regulation 126' size.

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Past Presidents

1989-90 Murray Mather 1990-92 Irene Forster
1992-94 Bill Boettger 1994-96 Yvonne Bridgman
1996-98 Bob North 1998-00 Joan Nicholls
2000-02 Desi McDowell 2002-03 Bette Zalba
2003-04 Jim Stewart 2004-05 Georgina Bellamy
2005-06 Herb Nesbitt 2006-07 Shirley Lenarduzzi
2007-08 Bob Machan 2008-10 Arja Nesbitt
2010-12 Elaine Houtby 2012-14 Alan Dean
2014-16 Mike Landry 2016-19 Ken Simpson

Nominations for Board of Directors

Potential Directors will have one or more of the following skills and/or
characteristics:

Characteristics

 Commitment and capacity (time, energy, expertise) to fulfill the role
 Knowledge about roles and responsibilities of a Director, Board and

Staff
 Experience in formulating policy
 Experience in thinking strategically
 Knowledge about the sport of bowls
 Knowledge of organizational performance mechanisms and ability to

monitor, evaluate and report
 Strategic to key clients and sponsors
 Ethical and values-based connectivity behavior
 Representative of client population (athlete & coach)

Skills

 Accounting / Financial
 Professional expertise (Risk Management, Coaching, Officiating)
 Media/Marketing/Public Relations contacts/experience
 Fundraising and funding source contacts
 Administration/Management experience
 Government relations/contacts
 Organizational development/Strategic Planning experience

Nominating Committee

The Board will appoint a Nominating Committee, who will be responsible
for soliciting nominations with the required characteristics and skills for the
election of Directors and Officers.

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Nomination

Any nomination of an individual for election as a Director will include the
written consent (signed) and a brief resume of the nominee which must be
submitted to the OLBA Head Office fourteen (14) days prior to the Annual
Meeting. All nominees must be willing to undergo a police check per the
Screening Policy.

Circulation of Nominations and Platforms

Valid nominations will be circulated to all voting members.

Nominations from the Floor

Individuals will not be nominated from the floor of the Annual Meeting
except in the case where there is a vacant position and no nominees.

Composition of the Board

The OLBA Board of Directors of the Corporation will consist of:

 President
 Vice President
 Treasurer
 Secretary
 Eight (8) Directors-at-Large

Election

The election of directors will take place at each Annual Meeting of
members.

Terms

Elected Directors will serve terms of two (2) years and will hold office until
their successors have been duly elected in accordance with these Bylaws, unless
they resign, or are removed from, or vacate their office. No Director will serve
more than eight (8) consecutive years as a Director.

Did you know...

The earliest lawn bowling in Ontario originated in the latter part of the 18th
Century, consisting of United Empire Loyalists, who left the United States at
the time of the American Revolution and settled in the Niagara District.
Bowls, rudely carved from chestnut tree wood, were covered with a
coating of whitewash. Apparently, the whitewash was employed to
protect the bowls from the area beavers, who mistook them for snow balls
and therefore, did not use them in their dams.

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Membership
Important Club Deadlines:

May 15: Remittance due by May 15th (a post-dated cheque to June 15th
will be accepted).

All summer: Adjustments to membership (additions or deletions) and extra fees
owing.

August 31: Request for credit of affiliation fees

November 1: Send Club Executive update

Invoices

Invoices will be sent by email in late March. Mail post-dated cheque to the
address indicated by May 15th prior to the start of playdowns. Should there be a
large difference in membership, your cheque will be destroyed upon receipt of a
revised cheque. If a club has not paid the fees, their members are not
eligible to enter District Playdowns.

Indoor Clubs

Clubs that operate from September to April must submit a list of members
and pay affiliation fees for participants who did not belong to a club during the
summer bowling season.

Stickers

Stickers will show the district number. Members can only have one
sticker in the district in which they choose to participate in District
Playdowns.

Update Club Membership

Adjustments to membership (additions or deletions) should be submitted
soon after registration and throughout the season but no later than August 31st.
No credit will be allowed after August 31st. A penalty of $ 20.00 per month will
apply for late reporting. Clubs who do not send their final membership update
before the deadline will not be considered for OLBA membership awards.

Social Membership

Add $10 per person to your invoice for social members who do not go on
the greens but require liability insurance coverage. Send a list of social members
with your club update.

Please note that failure to register these individuals leaves the club & directors
liable for any mishap that occurs while they are on the property.

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New Member Cards

Clubs will make cards for new members and individuals who have lost
their card. After the club update, add registration number and year joined in
brackets example: 847550 (2020). File posted on olba.ca.

Reconcile Membership Numbers

If you have more members than you paid for, remit OLBA affiliation fees
for the additional members no later than August 31st.

Credit Request

August 31st - Final request for credit of affiliation fees if membership is
lower than previous year. No credit allowed after August 31st.

Club Executive Update

Send club executive changes to ([email protected]) before November
1st. Please use registration numbers and add email addresses.

This information is needed to update the database and will be used for
club mailings, newsletter distribution and in preparation of the OLBA Annual.

Please check your club information posted on the olba.ca web site and
printed in this Annual. Send updated information to your District Rep who will
forward the changes to the database ([email protected]).

OLBA Club Membership Awards

Awards will be announced at the annual spring meeting based on
reported club membership increases over the previous two years.

OLBA Memorial Fund

Please see the OLBA web site for information regarding Memorial Fund
donations.

Did You Know…

In 2019, the clubs with the most members in the OLBA were:

1. Burlington,
2. Cosburn Park,
3. Etobicoke and
4. Balmy Beach

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Safe Sport & OLBA

Sports are a critical part of many people’s lives. They provide fitness,
enjoyment, excitement and social benefits. But those benefits may only be truly
enjoyed in an environment that is safe and inclusive. Too often in the recent past,
we’ve seen distressing news about abuse, preventable injury, harassment,
discrimination and bullying. We may have even experienced it.

“Safe Sport” is the banner used by sports and governmental agencies
internationally to denote significant reforms designed to address these issues.
The Governments of Canada and Ontario have already implemented massive
reforms at the national and provincial level as part of the Ontario Amateur Sport
Fund compliance requirements for accredited provincial sports organizations. We
can expect this trend to continue and for sports organizations at all levels to be
held to higher standards of accountability. Ontario lawn bowling will be no
exception.

OLBA Commitment to Safe Sport

Everyone has the right to enjoy the sport at whatever level or position they
participate.

Bowlers, coaches, officials and volunteers have the right to participate in a
safe and inclusive environment that is free of abuse, harassment, discrimination
and bullying as defined by OLBA policies.

The welfare of everyone involved in the sport is a foremost consideration
and in particular the protection of youth and other vulnerable athletes is the
responsibility of each individual, member and special interest group in the athletic
community.

The adoption of the OLBA Screening Policy is a vital part of ensuring a
safe sporting environment. While the Policy is focused on the OLBA Board,
coaches and umpires, we strongly urge all clubs to adopt their own Screening
Policy (a sample Policy can be found later in this section).

The OLBA standard for all coaches at all levels is that they have the
appropriate National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) training AND that
they have completed the Respect in Sport training (new). Details of how to
access this online training will be available to coaches through the BCB web
portals.

These principles are also defined by the Ministry of Heritage, Sport,
Tourism and Culture Industries through the Ontario Amateur Sport Fund which
provides grants to the OLBA and other recognized Provincial Sports
Organizations.

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Policies and Guides

The policies and guides in the following pages help to explain Safe
Sport in a lawn bowling context and to assist clubs and members
towards implementation.

Sample Lawn Intended for local clubs and modelled on
Bowls Club the OLBA Screening Policy for its Board,
Screening Policy coaches and umpires.

Screening Limited time financial help for clubs
Policy: OLBA adopting the screening policy.
Subsidy

Code of Conduct Many of the Safe Sport behaviours are
and Ethics already built into the OLBA code.

Draft Code of Intended for local clubs and modelled on
Conduct for the OLBA Code.
Individual Clubs

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Sample Club Screening Policy

The club understands that screening personnel and volunteers is a vital
part of providing a safe sporting environment and has become a common
practice among organizations that provide programs and services to the
community.

Definitions

The following terms have these meanings in this Policy:

a) “Criminal Record Check (CRC)” – A search of the RCMP National
Repository of Criminal Records to determine whether the individual has
a criminal record

b) “Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)” – A detailed check that includes a
search of the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records, local
police information, and the Pardoned Sex Offender database

Application of this Policy

This Policy applies to all individuals whose position with the club is one of
trust or authority which may relate to finances, supervision, minors, or people
with a disability.

Not all volunteers associated with the club will be required to obtain a
CRC or VSC because not all positions pose a risk of harm to the club or to its
participants. The club will determine which individuals will be subject to screening
using the following guidelines:

Group 1 – Individuals in a supervisory role, directing others, involved with
financial/cash management or having limited access to minors or people with a
disability. Examples:

a) Event organizers
b) Markers, umpires or volunteers with short term access to minors
c) Board members (executive and non-executive)

Group 2 – Individuals who have frequent access to minors or people with a
disability. Examples:

a) Coaches
b) Volunteers, umpires and markers who could be alone with minors.

Policy

It is the club’s policy that:

a) Group 1 individuals will complete and provide a CRC
b) Group 2 individuals will complete and provide a VSC

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Screening Accountability

The implementation of this policy is the responsibility of the club board, or
designate(s), who are responsible for reviewing all CRCs, VSCs, and based on
such reviews, making decisions regarding the appropriateness of individuals
filling positions within the club. If necessary, clubs may consult with the OLBA
Governance Director.

How to Obtain a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector
Verification

First, ask the individual if they already have a CRC or VSC they obtained
with another organization. If it is over 2 years old, have the individual fill out a
screening disclosure form (available from olba.ca/by-laws--policies.html >>
Download OLBA Screening Policy).

CRCs can be obtained from local police organizations (online or in
person), or from a 3rd party (like sterlingbackcheck.ca/landing-pages/o/olba/
which is used by Bowls Canada and OLBA).

VSCs must be obtained from a police organization (in case fingerprints
are required). Costs and durations vary with most police organizations providing
them to volunteers at a discounted price (free in some cases). Volunteers will
need a signed letter from their club confirming their volunteer status (sample also
available from olba.ca/by-laws--policies.html >> Download OLBA Screening
Policy).

Procedure for Subsequent Reviews

Unless the Board or designate(s) determines, on a case-by-case basis, to
modify the submission requirements, individuals are required to submit a
Screening Disclosure Form every three years.

Records

The Screening requirements defined in this policy should be reviewed and
noted in a confidential manner. At a minimum, the following should be recorded:

 Individual name
 Position being screened for
 Date of review
 Date of police check
 Name of organization that provided check

All records must be maintained in a confidential manner and must not be
disclosed to others except as required by law, or for use in legal, quasi-legal, or
disciplinary proceedings.

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Screening Policy: OLBA Subsidy

To make the screening process easier, the OLBA will reimburse clubs up
to $15 for each background check paid until June 30, 2020. We have set a
deadline to encourage people to get this done now. The OLBA has set aside
$30,000 to assist clubs in getting these checks completed.

How does this work in practice?

Each individual would get the background check on their own, either
through the local police force or through an online service. The individual would
submit the receipt along with the background check to their local club. After all
the background checks are done, the club would submit all the claims at one time
to the OLBA Treasurer along with the individual receipts.

Keep in mind that your credit card slip is not an acceptable receipt. The
receipt must indicate what has been purchased. Claims submitted without proper
documentation will not be paid. Reimbursements will be paid back to the clubs
who either will keep the money if the club paid for the background check or give it
to the individual if he/she paid for the background check.

Who pays at the club level?

This will depend on your local club’s policy. Some clubs will have the
individual pay the amount. Some will accept the background check as a club
expense and will pay it for the individual whether it is a Group 1 or Group 2
check. Having the club pay for the background check as a club expense will
remove potential resistance from club members.

Following through on this policy protects your clubs legally and shows that
you have done your due diligence. It also helps ensure that the people who play
at your club have the best possible experience, free from harassment and abuse.

The OLBA is working to make this step forward as simple and
straightforward as possible. Contact us (olba.ca/contact-us) when you have
questions or for general assistance. We are here to help.

Frequently asked questions

 How long does the screening process take?
o Police background checks typically require 24 hours (for Sterling
BackCheck) to a couple of weeks. Delays may occur if you are
required to attend for fingerprints, responses from the RCMP or
other agencies or a large volume of requests.

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 Can we rely on checks that the member had previously had done?
o As long as it is less than 2 years old, this is acceptable. Note that
in this case we recommend that the member completes a
screening disclosure form.

 It’s already really hard to get volunteers. Won’t the need for police
checks just make it harder?
o Many of your potential volunteers will be familiar with this process
having already been asked elsewhere. Others will appreciate that
this requirement comes from a fundamentally good place - our
desire to create a safe, enjoyable bowls experience for all. One
only has to look at current news to see the need. And our subsidy
arrangement is intended to at least ease the burden on member
clubs and volunteers.

Code of Conduct and Ethics

This is a summary. See olba.ca/by-laws--policies for full policy.

 This policy ensures a safe and positive environment by making
individuals aware that there is an expectation, at all times, of appropriate
behaviour consistent with the OLBA core values. The OLBA supports
equal opportunity, prohibits discriminatory practices, and is committed to
providing a safe environment in which all individuals are treated with
respect and fairness.

 The OLBA upholds the rights of all individuals (as prescribed in the
Human Rights Code) and will not tolerate disrespect towards any
persons including any behaviour that constitutes harassment, sexual
harassment, violence or discrimination as defined in the Policy. The
OLBA expects all Members, Coaches, Athletes, Parents/Guardians and
Spectators to adhere to these principles and to take steps to prevent
and correct any such behaviour. This includes any such behaviour
exhibited by way of social media.

 The OLBA will not tolerate the non-medical use of drugs or the use of
performance enhancing drugs. Participants are expected to refrain from
the consumption of alcohol or use of tobacco, tobacco products
including vaping or recreational drugs.

 The OLBA expects all participants to demonstrate the spirit of
sportsmanship, sport leadership and ethical conduct.

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 The OLBA adheres to the principles of Safe Sport which protects the
right for everyone to enjoy the sport at whatever level or position and to
participate in a safe and inclusive environment that is free of abuse,
harassment or discrimination. The welfare of everyone involved in the
sport is a foremost consideration. To this end, the OLBA has adopted a
Screening Policy as a vital part of ensuring a safe sporting
environment.

 OLBA Board members are expected to act at all times with honesty and
integrity, to be prepared for meetings, to be knowledgeable about the
policies governing the OLBA and to declare any pecuniary or non-
pecuniary conflicts of interest.

Draft Code of Conduct for Individual Clubs

In an effort to assist Clubs with implementing this policy, the following
one-page draft Code of Conduct and ethics is provided. Individual clubs can
revise this to add specific rules for their club and post it in the clubhouse along
with the full Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy:

 All members and guests are expected to behave in a respectful and fair
manner at all times

 Treat all officials, opponents and teammates with respect and dignity

 Abide by the rules of play, the spirit of those rules and sports etiquette

 Abide by the principles of Safe Sport

 Refrain from any discriminating, harassing, bullying or violent behaviour
towards any persons regardless of circumstance

 Abide by the policies and rules of the OLBA and the Club, regarding
coarse language, smoking /vaping or consumption of alcohol, use of
ground sheets, parking, spectator seating, animals, etc.

 Any member of the club who has a complaint regarding any of the
above or who feels that they have a concern regarding the behavior of
others in the club should speak with a member of the club executive.

Signed Signed
President Vice President

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Avoiding Heat Stress

The risk of heat stress is higher when the Humidex is over 30.
Contributing factors include:

 Age (over 60 or less than 16);
 A low level of physical fitness;
 Pre-existing heart or lung disease;
 Medications that may be taken for certain medical conditions.

Rest periods and measures to ensure adequate hydration are essential.
Water is an adequate fluid option only for activities lasting one hour or less.
Participants in activities running longer require both carbohydrates and
electrolytes, as well as water replacement.

The OLBA has developed guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of heat
stress during club play, tournaments and district and provincial championships.
These guidelines are intended to assist clubs and championship conveners.
Clubs and districts may choose to establish their own policies.

 Rest periods between games should be a minimum of ½ hour; players
should be encouraged to rest in the club house even if it is not air
conditioned;

 Humidex readings of 35 to 42 or higher may require an adjustment to
the format of play and length of games;

 If the humidex reading is higher than 42, cancellation and rescheduling
of the event may be considered;

 If the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is forecast to be 6 or higher,
conveners may recommend to players an alternate format or reduction
in the number of ends played in each game;

 If one does not already exist, it is helpful for clubs to establish a suitable
location with adequate air circulation.

Players are urged to bring their own drinks, containing small amounts of
carbohydrate and electrolytes. All drinks should be cooler than the ambient
temperature. Hats should be well-vented and have wide brims to protect the neck
and ears. Sunscreen (at least SPF 30, with UV protection) is also important.

OLBA encourages each club to purchase a humidex meter in order to
assess the risk of holding an event, or continuing if one is already underway.

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Awards
Plaques

To clubs celebrating anniversaries of 75 years or more

Certificates

To clubs celebrating anniversaries of less than 75 years

Membership Certificates

For members with 25 or more years of membership

Lifetime Membership Certificates

Clubs may award these to deserving members

Certificates of Appreciation

For contributions and work done on behalf of the club, greens,
tournaments, work on the executive, fundraising, promotions, publicity, etc.

Bowls Buddy Certificates

For encouraging and teaching new bowlers the game of bowls, making
them feel involved in club activities, helping in programs designed to gain new
members and keep them interested in the sport

Big Shot Pins

For scoring a perfect 8-end in pairs or fours, or a perfect 9 in triples ($7)

Beaver Pins

Being an “eager beaver” in helping the club to function ($5)

Last year’s VOTY, Rick Matthews, receiving certificate

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Congratulations

to our OLBA Clubs celebrating their

100th Anniversary in 2020

Beamsville LBC
Campbellford LBC
Owen Sound Roselawn LBC

Congratulations

to our OLBA Clubs winning the

2019 Membership Award

Highest Net Increase of New Members: Nepean
Highest Net Increase of Youth Bowlers: Burlington

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HALL of FAME

2018 was the inaugural year for the OLBA Hall of Fame. Induction into
the Hall of Fame celebrates outstanding athletes in the player, legacy
player and builder categories. Inductees reflect excellence of play
provincially, nationally and internationally as well as contributions to the
sport on behalf of the Province of Ontario.

In 2020, the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association is proud to induct the
following members into the Hall of Fame, and to announce a new
category to recognize achievements in Long Term Athletic
Development (LTAD).

OLBA proudly welcomes our newest members.

Player Builder Legacy

Male Jean McCron Joe Dorsch
Kevin Jones Peter McFalls Ian Jones
Wayne Wright Bob North
Female Carl Thiel LTAD
Carol Carter Lillian (Lily) Webb
Helen Culley Alex Graham

OLBA 2018 2019
Karl John Beacom Dave Anderson
Hall of Fame June Bell George Boxwell
Ryan Bester Jo Anne Bugler
Members Bill Boettger Elinor Crossen
Doreen Creaney Burnie Gill
Sandie Laila Hassan Mark Gilliland
Dave Houtby Gloria McFalls
Ron Jones Steve McKerihen
Kelly McKerihen Shirley Otis Jones
Jim Law Maureen Thompson
Neil Salkeld Fred Wallbank
Chrystal Shephard Andrea Weigand
Emma Todd
Jean Wintermute

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Bill Boettger

Volunteer of the Year

Every club across the province has volunteers that go above and beyond
the call of duty. Most clubs or organizations can't function without these
tremendous individuals. If your club has someone within it, who you feel is
deserving of the highest recognition that our sport has to offer, please complete
and submit the Nomination Form at olba.ca/volunteer-of-the-year-award by
November 30.

Criteria for selection:

 Nominee must be a volunteer, not a paid administrator or a current
OLBA Board member

 Accomplishment or contribution must be above and beyond the
expectations of their position.

 Nominee must have made an identifiable and significant contribution to
a specific Lawn Bowls project or program

 Accomplishment may be the culmination of projects or programs over
an extended period of time.

 Nominee may be an outstanding volunteer at club level, etc.

 Assessment of the nominee will be made only on the information
supplied with the Nomination form.

Nomination forms are to be completed and submitted by November 30.
The winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award is announced at the OLBA annual
spring meeting. Winner of the VOTY receives a certificate of appreciation and a
monetary prize.

2019 Volunteer of the Year

Awarded to …

Heather and Mike Comba

… in recognition of many years of outstanding service
across various roles both in their Milton club, in District
9 and throughout the province.

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2020
EARL MAYER

YOUTH

BOWLER OF THE YEAR

 The 2020 Earl Mayer Youth Bowler of the Year will be
determined by a points system.

 Bowlers 12 years old by July 4th, 2020 and under 18 by Jan
1st 2020 are eligible to earn valuable points at each
sanctioned Youth Bowls Tournament across Ontario.

 Points are awarded in both the female and male divisions.

 All entries earn valuable points. The winner receives ten
points, 2nd place receives nine points, 3rd place eight points
and so on. Each bowler not in the top ten receives one point
for participating. Attend all sanctioned Youth tournaments and
earn 25 bonus points.

 The list of Youth sanctioned tournaments is on page 62.

 The year-end award is a plaque.

Results of all sanctioned tournaments should be sent to:

Steve Schuknecht, OLBA Director of Youth [email protected]

Congratulations to our

2019 EARL MAYER YOUTH BOWLERS OF THE YEAR

Adrianna D’Sa (District 14)
Ethan D’Sa (District 14)

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The Bowler's Handbook

The Handbook contains all the
information needed for instruction in
the game. It is an ideal item to be
included for beginners at the club
level. Readers will be provided with a
capsule history of the game, a run
down of equipment required, the
green playing surface, rules and play
of the game along with bowling
shots, basic signals and exercises
specifically designed for bowlers.
Experienced players will find the
handbook a great, quick reference
guide when information is needed on
terminology, displaying proper
etiquette on the green, or making the
right shot for a situation.

This handbook is 45 pages long and
can easily slip into your bowls bag.

Copies can be ordered from Bowls Canada

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What would your club do with $5,000 ?

What would your club do with $25,000 ?

What would your club do with $ 150,000 ?

New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) will be accepting grant
applications for community-based projects in May and June of 2020.
NHSP provides grants up to $ 25, 000.

Ontario Trillium Foundation has grants up to $ 150,000.

With a success rate of 66% - what have you got to lose?

We can help your club submit a strong application and navigate the
application process from start to finish.

In 2019, less than 25% of Clubs have applied for money
OLBA clubs made grant
applications, however, towards:

those that did were  Membership Recruitment
beneficiaries of over  Bowl Equipment Purchases
 Ditch Board Replacements
$ 900,000.  Green Equipment

Get started today!!! Purchases
Contact Ralph Ellis  Short mat set ups for

[email protected] demos and club play
416-804-3214  Club Coach Training
 Appliances for your Club

House
 Club House Renovations
 Upgrade and replace

lighting

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OLBA

Cooperative Ad Program

We are pleased to announce the return of the
OLBA Cooperative Ad Program for 2020.

This program assists clubs with their advertising costs and covers
50% with a maximum of $ 500 per club.

Clubs have used this program to subsidize costs for:

 Printed Materials such as Banners, Flyers,
Brochures and Door-Knockers

 Media Ads
 Participating in Community Events with a

Table at a Local 50+ fair, and more …

Deadline for submission: Oct. 31st
Interested in learning more about this program?

Contact James at [email protected]

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Clinics 2020 Coach and Player
and Development Clinics & Camps

Camps - It is important to choose the course that meets your needs.
- For all sessions, Meet & Greet at 8:30 am with a 9 am Start Time
- Fees vary by Clinic or Camp
- Registration Forms are available on the OLBA website at
olba.ca/coaching--player-development.html

Coaching Clinics Overview (Detailed information on next page)

NCCP Description + Fee Dates Location in Ontario
Club Coach
Clinic This Clinic is for OLBA members Sat Apr 25 Niagara-on-the-Lake
wishing to coach new or novice Sun Apr 26 Chesley
NCCP club members to give them a Sat May 2 Tilbury
Competition positive experience, and enough Sat May 16 Kitchener
Coach knowledge to enjoy all facets of Sat May 23 Ottawa
Clinic friendly club activities and also be Sun May 24 Georgetown
registered as a Trained Club Sat May 30 Whitby
“NEW” Coach. Fee: $ 80/pp
OLBA At the time of publication, the details were
Coaching This Clinic is for coaches wishing unknown, but a clinic may be held in the
Coaches to assist all players in their skill Ottawa area.
Camp development at the Open For up to date information, contact:
Tournament, District and Blaine Phillips [email protected]
Provincial Levels and become a
“In Training” Competitive Coach. Wed May 20 Pickering
Fee: $ 120/pp Sat May 23 Richmond Hill

These new Camps are designed
to give our existing Volunteers &
Coaches additional skills and
knowledge to assist them in
retaining club members longer
than just the first year or two.
Fee: $ 35/pp

OLBA Player Camps Overview (Detailed information follows)

Development Description + Fee Dates Location in Ontario
Camps
These Camps are designed to Sun May 3 Ottawa
High- improve player skills and game Sun May 3 Toronto
Performance knowledge in order to compete with Sun May 17 Hamilton
Camp success in tournaments, district and Mon June 8 Port Perry
provincial play. Fee: $ 35/pp
No High-Performance Player
This Camp is designed for players Development Camps are planned
wishing to reach the pinnacle of the For more information, please contact:
sport and willing to plan and follow a Mary Lou Richards [email protected]
yearlong program to achieve this
goal. Fee: $ 60/pp

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NCCP Club Coach Clinics – Dates and Locations ($80/person)

D + Date Club Registration

District 6 Niagara-on-the-Lake LBC Ray Guy, [email protected]
Sat Apr 25 Anderson Lane, Mailing Address: Secretary,
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON 5 – 575 Simcoe Street,
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Tel: 905-468-7769

District 8 Chesley LBC Steve Schuknecht, [email protected]
Sun Apr 26 85 2nd Avenue South East, Tel: 519-363-0915 Cell: 519-889-1860
Chesley, ON P.O. Box 689,
District 1 Chesley, ON N0G 1L0
Sat May 2 Tilbury LBC John Fantin, [email protected]
Memorial Park, Tel: 519-436-7077
District 7 24 Stewart St. 10 Gladstone Avenue, Box 1093,
Sat May 16 Tilbury, ON Tilbury ON N0P 2L0
Heritage Greens LBC Alex Simanzik, [email protected]
District 16 600 Heritage Dr., Box 1118 Tel: 519-879-4936
Sat May 23 Kitchener, ON 4 Georgia Crescent,
Tel: 519-748-0082 Kitchener, ON N2B 3N9
District 9 Highland Park LBC Tom Sawyer, [email protected]
Sun May 24 4039 Golden Ave Tel: 613-695-8648
Ottawa, ON 401 Golden Ave, Unit 403,
District 14 Highlandparklawnbowling.org Ottawa, ON K2A 1H4
Sat May 30 Georgetown LBC Elaine Kirk, [email protected]
29 Edith St. Tel: 905-873-8859
Georgetown, ON 111 Mountainview Rd North,
Georgetown, ON L7G 3P8
Whitby LBC Jan Bauer, [email protected]
833 Brock Street South Tel: 705-432-3074
Whitby, ON P.O. Box 489,
Tel: 905-444-9437 Cannington, ON L0E 1E0

NCCP Competition Coach Clinic – Dates and Locations ($120/person)

Date Club Registration

At the time of publication, the details were unknown, but a clinic may be held in the

Ottawa area. For up to date information, please contact: Blaine Phillips

[email protected]

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OLBA Coaching Coaches Camp – Dates and Locations ($35/person)

D + Date Club Registration

District 14 Pickering LBC Jan Bauer, [email protected]
Wed May 20 East Shore Community Tel: 705-432-3074
Centre P.O. Box 489,
District 11 910 Liverpool Road Cannington, ON L0E 1E0
Sat May 23 Pickering, ON
Tel: 905-420-0597 Terry Knight, [email protected]
Tel: 416-239-3718 Ext. 1
Richmond Hill LBC Mail to: Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club
43 Church Street South, c/o 75 Richmond Street,
Richmond Hill, ON Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3Y5
www.rhlawnbowling.com

OLBA Player Development Camps – Dates and Locations ($35/person)

D + Date Club Registration
District 16 Blaine Phillips [email protected]
Sun May 3 Nepean LBC Cell: 613-355-2446
Sportsplex Mail: Unit 1903 – 1285 Richmond Rd,
District 10 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K2B 7Z4
Sun May 3 Ottawa, ON
The Need for Speed Ralph Ellis [email protected]
District 5 Tel: 416-804-3214
Sun May 17 James Gardens LBC Mail: #910 – 63 Widdicombe Hill Blvd,
99 Edenbridge Drive Toronto, ON M9R 4B2
District 14 Toronto, ON
Mon Jun 8 Roselawn Lawn Bowling Club Rusty Ruggles, [email protected]
Gage Park, Tel: 905-574-0218
1 Lawrence Road, 52 - 33 Rochelle Ave,
Hamilton, ON Hamilton, ON L8W 1P9
Tel: 905-549-5514
The Delivery: Weight & Line Jan Bauer, [email protected]
Tel: 705-432-3074
Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club P.O. Box 489,
16077 Old Simcoe Road, Cannington, ON L0E 1E0
Port Perry, ON
Tel: 905-982-8827

OLBA High Performance Camp – Dates and Locations ($60/person)

Date Club Registration

No High-Performance Player Development Camp is planned for 2020.
For more information, please contact: May Lou Richards [email protected]

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Greenskeeping 2020 Greenskeeping Workshops

Description + Fee

These workshops are intended for all levels of OLBA greenkeepers. The purpose is
not only to gain knowledge but to develop and extend our networks and learn from
each other.

All seminars run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Workshop* includes:
 A variety of topics such as fertilizing, irrigation, leveling, verticutting and more.
 Demonstrations
 Question and answer session
 And much more …

*At the time of printing, the details were not known but each seminar will be different.

Cost of Seminars: $ 40 per club for each seminar or $ 100 for all three
- Coffee and snacks will be served - Bring your own lunch - Dress for the weather

Registration deadline is 5 days prior to workshop. Dates + locations are listed below.

For more info, please contact: Charles Roach, [email protected] (905) 336 – 0410

D + Date Location Registration
Sun Apr 26
Guelph Turfgrass Institute Charles Roach
District 14 G.M. Frost Research + Information Centre [email protected]
Sun July 12 328 Victoria Rd S. Guelph, ON Tel: (905) 336 – 0410
Sun Sept 6 Cobourg LBC
G.M. Frost Research + Information Centre
177 Church Street Cobourg, ON
Guelph Turfgrass Institute
328 Victoria Rd S. Guelph, ON

Did you Know ...

The pace of the green is expressed as the number of seconds taken by a bowl from its
delivery to the moment it comes to rest at approximately 27 metres from the mat line. The
higher the number of seconds taken, the faster the pace of the green.

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Greens Thatcher
Model:
B-GT-27-H

The Bannerman
greens Thatcher is
designed to provide
efficient vertical
cutting and removal of
dead plant material
and other debris. Our
blades are offset to
prevent tracking of
the cutting tips,
eliminating ridging,
which is particularly
important for golf and
lawn bowling greens
where a uniform
smooth surface is
essential.

Bowls Pusher
Model No.: BP-1
The Bannerman Bowls
Pusher is supplied with
wood bumpers to protect
against metal and sand
particles scratching the
bowls.

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Bannerman/Lloyd's Paladin
Greens Mower
Model No.: PALADIN
The Paladin self propelled mower
gives the finest cut to the finest
turf on bowling greens, playability
is seriously affected by the finish
of the turf which therefore
demands the mowing excellence
provided by the Paladin. Available
in 21 inch cutting width with an
option of 5, 9 or 11 bladed cutting
cylinder. The transmission is the
heart of the Paladins'
performance, with independent
clutches which have a unique
system in preventing the machine
from snatching on Atake off@,
ensuring fine turf is not damaged.

Here's a real breakthrough in
caring for your greens.

Air-Ject Aerator

Model No.: BA-4

This walk behind self-
propelled aerator can be
fitted with 1/2 inch coring
tines (Spring & Fall
aeration) or a slitter/slicer
tine (Mid-season aeration
with virtually no surface
damage to completely
control compaction).

Bannerman Ltd. (Gordon Bannerman Ltd.)
41 Kelfield Street - Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 Canada

Telephone 416-247-7875 ~ Fax 416-247-6540
Toll-Free 1-800-325-4871

www.sportsturfmagic.com ~
[email protected]

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Umpires OLBA Certified Umpire Roster

Level 1 umpire is certified to officiate at all club, local
and provincial events.

Level 2 umpire is certified to officiate at all club, local,
provincial, and national events.

The following list is organized alphabetically by district and shows level of
certification:

D Name L D Name L D Name L

1 Ralph Archer 2 9 Gary Harris 2 14 Sharon Paxton 1

1 Jason Currie 2 10 Lori Brendel 2 14 Dave Shirley 2

1 Brian Doidge 1 10 Erin Chambers 2 14 Rhys Warren 1

1 John Fantin 2 10 Mary Lou Richards 2 15 George Boersma 1

1 Cary Lucier 1 10 Nick Watkins 3 15 Mary Phoenix 1

1 Tom Roth 2 11 Judy Anderson 1 15 Judith Steinke 1

2 Everett Zwiers 1 11 Sandra Barton 2 15 Agnes Williamson 2

3 Gerald Hutson 2 11 Terry Knight 1 16 Terry Arthur 1

3 Jim Roth 2 12 Raymond Cheung 2 16 Wayne Daley 2

4 Peter McFalls 2 12 Elizabeth Cormack 1 16 Wayne Harding 2

5 Charles Roach 2 12 Helena Ho 1 16 Elmer Janzen 2

5 Rusty Ruggles 2 12 Doreen Semple 2 16 David Jefferies 2

5 Brian Taillieu 2 12 Peter Wong 2 16 Gerry Laporte 2

7 Joshua Cameron 1 13 Robert Adamson 1 16 Rosalie Parsons- 1
7 Wayne Martin 2 Brown
7 Norm Smith 1 13 Cindy Higgins 1
7 Carl Thiel 1
8 Glenda Courtice 2 13 Wayne Holly 1 16 Blaine Phillips 2
8 Brian Whitfield 2
9 Heather Comba 2 13 Sally Mills 1 16 Jamie Rimmer 2
9 Sharleen Harris
1 14 Jan Bauer 2 16 Patricia Rose

2 Sharyl Ann 16 Garry Ross
2 Milligan
14 2 16 Bill Sheffield

2 14 Anna Panton 2

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Sponsors of the Ontario Championship Plaques

Men’s Fours .................Children’s Miracle Network

Donated by Rich & Karen Peart

Women’s Fours..........Breast Cancer Society of Canada

In Memory of Susanne (Landry) Harrison
Donated by Nancy and Mike Landry

Men’s Pairs ..................Donated by Pam and Bob O’Neil

Women’s Pairs ..........."Friendship"

Donated by Laura Hawryszko

Men's Triples...........Sponsored by Wray and Verna Roth

Women's Triples.......In honour of Frank McCourt

Al Ferguson and Bill Riddock

Men’s Singles...........Donated by The Stadnyk Family

Women’s Singles.......Bowling Sales of Canada & Drake’s Pride

Men’s Seniors .............“In Memory of all Seniors now

Bowling on ‘Perfect’ Greens”
Donated by Bill Donald

Women’s Seniors......The Heart and Stroke Foundation

Donated by Tom and Deb Hare

Mixed Pairs..................Parkinson Society of Canada

Donated by Bruce and Edith Pedden

Men’s Novice...............MVP Sports

Donated by Brenda and Dan Milligan

Women’s Novice........MVP Sports

Donated by Brenda and Dan Milligan

Women's Nv. Singles Donated by Ken and Dolly Simpson

Men's Nv. Singles.....Donated by The Fowler Family

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National Ontario Medalists

Women’s Pairs

Bronze Kay Johns, Marilyn Lancaster

Women’s Singles

Gold Cathy Larkin

Women’s Senior Triples

Gold Kathy Smith, Val McWilliams, Pat Kostecki

Men’s Fours

Gold Derek McKie, Lyall Mix, Jim Smith, Everett Zwiers
Silver Steve McKerihen, David Anderson, John Bezear, Fred Wallbank

Men’s Singles

Bronze David Anderson

Men’s Senior Triples

Gold Wayne Wright, Don Caswell, Tom Roth

Mixed Pairs

Bronze Robert Steffen, Sharon Paxton

Youth under 25’s

Bronze Erik Galipeau

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Ontario Champions – Women

For earlier champions, see OLBA Web Site - olba.ca/honour-roll

Fours

Gold Elizabeth Cormack, Chrystal Shephard, Gloria Cheung, Helena Ho
Silver Joan Way, Teresa Bucknall, Trisha Bucknall, Theresa Kennedy
Bronze Barb Eaton, Patricia Kaufmann, Shirley Walker, Robin O'Toole

Pairs

Gold Kay Johns, Marilyn Lancaster
Silver Margaret Lepere, Lorraine Lepere Mlot
Bronze Helen Wright, Joyce Kruss

Singles 4th Cathy Larking
5th Elaine MacSween
Gold Laura Seed 6th Kay Johns
Silver Elizabeth Cormack
Bronze Cindy Higgins

Senior Triples

Gold Kathy Smith, Val McWilliams, Pat Kostecki
Silver Rosalie Parsons-Brown, Sandra Jefferies, Cheryl McBain
Bronze Mary Lou Demers, Louise Vitalle, Jeannette Quenneville

Novice Triples

Gold Mary Lou Demers, Jeannette Quenneville, Susan Newsham
Silver Jennifer Aziz, Anne Wilkinson, Cathy Kuhrt
Bronze Robin O'Toole, Julie Poluck, Linda Allen

Novice Singles

Gold Suzanne Day
Silver Louise Kee
Bronze Meredith Bee

Indoor Qualifier

Gold Cathy Larking
Silver Mary Lou Richards (Santos)
Bronze Lori Brendel

Elizabeth Cormack

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Ontario Champions – Men

For earlier champions, see OLBA Web Site - olba.ca/honour-roll

Fours

Gold Derek McKie, Lyall Mix, Jim Smith, Everett Zwiers
Silver Steve McKerihen, David Anderson, John Bezear, Fred Wallbank
Bronze Darryl Fitzgerald, Lucas Caldwell, Jack Fowler, Owen Kirby

Pairs

Gold Jurgen Fessler, Jim Roth
Silver Mike Bester, Bob Bester
Bronze Cary Lucier, Mark Lucier

Singles 4th Dave Defoe
5th Gary Butineau
Gold Vince Donohoe 6th David Anderson
Silver Jake Schuknecht
Bronze Mike Wagner

Senior Triples

Gold Ken Bester, Rick Allen, Larry Boshart
Silver Wayne Wright, Don Caswell, Tom Roth
Bronze John Heaney, Bob Christie, Bill King

Novice Triples

Gold Rhys Warren, Gord Travis, Trevor Cleland
Silver Leigh Folliott, Dave Johnston, Ted Walker
Bronze Steve Miller, Bob Ashby, Mike Costescu

Novice Singles

Gold Bill McCollam
Silver Pierre Vanderhout
Bronze Chad Burgie

Indoor Qualifier

Gold Lyall Mix
Silver Gary Pickering
Bronze Cary Lucier

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Ontario Champions – Mixed Pairs

For earlier champions, see OLBA Web Site - olba.ca/honour-roll

Gold Robert Steffen, Sharon Paxton
Silver David Bell, Sue Roth
Bronze Steve Miller, Iwona Vineham

Ontario Champions – Youth

For earlier champions, see OLBA Web Site - olba.ca/honour-roll

Youth Women (Singles – 18 and under)

Gold Baylee van Steijn 4th Bridget Masterson

Silver Adrianna D'Sa Others Daleigha Stanyer

Bronze Cori Millard Alicia Ward

Youth Men (Singles 18 and under)

Gold Erik Galipeau 4th Jake Masterson

Silver Ethan D'Sa Others Xavier Stanyer

Bronze Jack Fowler Gannen Stanyer

Youth Gold Medalists

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2019 District Champions

District 1 Susan Newsham
Cary Lucier
Women’s Singles Judy Doidge, Louise St. Pierre
Men's Singles Cary Lucier, Mark Lucier
Women's Pairs John Fantin, Gloria Fantin
Men's Pairs Sue Duransky, Morag Fairweather, Bettyann Rankin
Mixed Pairs John Fantin, Brad Fox, Brian Doidge
Women’s Senior Triples Susan Newsham
Men's Senior Triples Jerry Meyskens
Women’s Novice Singles Mary Lou Demers, Jeannette Quenneville, Susan
Men’s Novice Singles Newsham
Women’s Novice Triples

District 2 Julie Mix
Ted Walker
Women's Singles Paula Travers, Julie Mix
Men's Singles Leigh Folliott, Gary Kenehan
Women's Pairs Paula Travers, Leigh Folliott
Men's Pairs Andy Caldwell, Jim Young, Jim Caldwell
Mixed Pairs Julie Mix
Men's Seniors Triples Ted Walker
Women's Novice Singles Leigh Folliott, Dave Johnston, Ted Walker
Men's Novice Singles
Men's Novice Triples

District 3 Karen Jackson
Jurgen Fessler
Women's Singles Jurgen Fessler, Jim Roth
Men's Singles David Bell, Sue Roth
Men's Pairs Wayne Wright, Don Caswell, Tom Roth
Mixed Pairs Mike Dymarski
Men's Senior Triples
Men's Novice Singles

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District 4 Kay Johns
Andy Davis
Women's Singles Kay Johns, Marilyn Lancaster
Men's Singles Brian Fowler, Jack Fowler
Women's Pairs Larry McLellan, Sharon Farrish
Men's Pairs Shirley Bain, Rosalind MacDonald, Linda Clarke
Mixed Pairs Larry McLellan, Glenn Keene, Chuck Townsend
Women Senior Triples Wilma Jilesen
Men's Senior Triples Andy Davis
Women's Novice Singles Linda Beattie, Wilma Jilesen, Gail Christie
Men's Novice Singles Andy Davis, Wayne Christie, Frank Beattie
Women's Novice Triples
Men's Novice Triples

District 5 Sophie Burrows
Dave DeFoe
Women’s Singles Sophie Burrows, Mary Wesko
Men’s Singles Dave DeFoe, Grant Love
Women’s Pairs Frank Francella, Maureen Francella
Men’s Pairs John Heaney, Bob Christie, Bill King
Mixed pairs Suzanne Day
Men’s Senior Triples Frank Schmidt
Women’s Novice Singles Sara Deebank, Nancy Skinner, Suzanne Day
Men’s Novice Singles Frank Schmidt, John Casey, Peter Waterfall
Women’s Novice Triples
Men’s Novice Triples

District 6 Trisha Bucknall
Gary Pickering
Women’s Singles Margaret Lepere, Lorraine Lepere Mlot
Men’s Singles Stewart Potter, Joe Kinney
Women’s Pairs David Houtby, Ian MacPherson, Murray Wright
Men’s Pairs Kathy Smith, Val McWilliams, Pat Kostecki
Senior Men’s Triples Ann Dezeeuw
Senior Women’s Trebles
Novice Women’s Singles