Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club updates
Hello members,
I am writing this on behalf of the executive committee to update you all on the status of our submission to the city of Oshawa for our return to lawn bowling. We had been in negotiations with the pandemic team for the city as well as some others who oversee the fields and parks. Feedback was that we had a great plan in place with the right protocols to have a safe return to the greens. A very good proposal was submitted and am very proud of the work we did getting it all together. Every time they asked for clarity or another protocol to deal with how we would handle a situation, it was provided.
Unfortunately, the end result was that we were told no. The decision was because they didn't want to take a risk in having people on the greens without access to washrooms and the A.E.D. device. They felt it best to not allow anyone access until September 8th at the earliest. This is just not financially smart for us to pay extra maintenance and open the greens for 3 weeks. We have no choice but to end the 2020 season due to COVID and the restrictions from the city.
A huge thank you to the membership who contributed their fees and those who gave a little extra. We would be in a worse situation without your support in helping to maintain the greens. We needed the support without strings attached and you helped with the cost for keeping up with the minimum of grass maintenance this season. Also, Gerry who has been at the greens to keep the grounds clean and maintained. He also had people help which was very much appreciated to assist with the work.
All we can do now is set the meeting for the fall to discuss how COVID has negatively affected the club and our plans for the 2021 season moving forward. The date of the fall general membership meeting will be October 15th @ 7pm and it will be a call-in conference meeting. The details of the meeting will be sent out once we choose a platform.
We hope everyone has been well and had a good summer even if we weren't able to open.
Looking forward to talking in October.
Thank you,
The Executive.
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Hello members,
I am writing this on behalf of the executive committee to update you all on the status of our submission to the city of Oshawa for our return to lawn bowling. We had been in negotiations with the pandemic team for the city as well as some others who oversee the fields and parks. Feedback was that we had a great plan in place with the right protocols to have a safe return to the greens. A very good proposal was submitted and am very proud of the work we did getting it all together. Every time they asked for clarity or another protocol to deal with how we would handle a situation, it was provided.
Unfortunately, the end result was that we were told no. The decision was because they didn't want to take a risk in having people on the greens without access to washrooms and the A.E.D. device. They felt it best to not allow anyone access until September 8th at the earliest. This is just not financially smart for us to pay extra maintenance and open the greens for 3 weeks. We have no choice but to end the 2020 season due to COVID and the restrictions from the city.
A huge thank you to the membership who contributed their fees and those who gave a little extra. We would be in a worse situation without your support in helping to maintain the greens. We needed the support without strings attached and you helped with the cost for keeping up with the minimum of grass maintenance this season. Also, Gerry who has been at the greens to keep the grounds clean and maintained. He also had people help which was very much appreciated to assist with the work.
All we can do now is set the meeting for the fall to discuss how COVID has negatively affected the club and our plans for the 2021 season moving forward. The date of the fall general membership meeting will be October 15th @ 7pm and it will be a call-in conference meeting. The details of the meeting will be sent out once we choose a platform.
We hope everyone has been well and had a good summer even if we weren't able to open.
Looking forward to talking in October.
Thank you,
The Executive.
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WELCOME TO THE OSHAWA LAWN BOWLING CLUB
Are you looking for a challenge?
Do you want to make new friends?
Do you need some exercise?
Would you just like to have fun?
BOWLS COULD BE JUST WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR!
Bowls, or lawn bowling as it is called in Canada, is a sport that men and women of all ages can play together on an equal basis. Physical strength plays a very small part in this game. Skill and strategy are the real factors and everyone can develop these, one day at a time. You may choose to play both social and competitive bowls. We hold a number of tournaments in our club that suits both of these interests.
Your membership also entitles you to enter tournaments at other clubs around the province as well. The game is much like curling with two, three or four people on a team competing against another team.
PROGRAMS
The Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club is one of the largest in Ontario with over 190 members. Our season starts in May and runs until the beginning of October. The programs vary, with something for everyone: club games and jitneys for the social bowlers, and tournaments for those who enjoy the competitive aspect of the sport. We play every day, seven days a week, at various times of the day and evening.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
We have a morning dedicated to our Visually Impaired bowlers. Club volunteers assist these bowlers so that they may enjoy our sport as we do.
In addition, we also host the clients of the Oshawa Senior Citizens Day Program one morning a week wherein, once again, club volunteers guide the seniors in participating in lawn bowling for their enjoyment and the opportunity to engage in a sporting activity.
SOCIAL BOWLING
The nice part is you are not obligated to come every day. We do a random draw according to how many people show up. There are no set teams for social bowls. When playing social bowls, the teams are always mixed.
Periodically throughout the summer, we have a special event on a Friday evening to add to the fun. Go to Activities & Events on the menu, then Special Events from the drop-down menu for further details.
TOURNAMENTS
On our schedule of tournaments, there are two for club members only, twelve where outside clubs are invited to join us, a junior tournament, and one for novice bowlers.
SPONSORS
We are lucky to have generous community sponsors as well as club member sponsors for each of our tournaments. We invite you to check them out by clicking on Our Sponsors. We are very grateful for their continued support.
YOUTH BOWLERS
In addition to our growing Youth Program, in the spring and fall, another enthusiastic group of young people from two local high schools comes out to play, coached by our members, with lots of laughter and friendly competition. The Boys and Girls Club of Durham also use our greens as part of their summer program.
OPEN HOUSE
If you would like to try bowls or find out more about how the game is played, we invite you to come to our Open House in May, after Victoria Day, Tuesday to Friday, from 2 PM to 4 PM and from 7 PM to 9 PM. Our friendly coaches will teach you how to play the game and explain the strategy and rules for FREE! We guarantee you will have fun while adding this healthy activity to your life. Bring a friend or come alone. Everyone is welcome! All you need are flat soled shoes with no heels and with grooves not exceeding a maximum of 0.25". (This is to protect the grass.) An old pair of running shoes would be suitable for now. We supply the bowls for the instructional sessions and, if you decide to join you may use the club bowls FREE for the first year.
NB: If you are not sure you want to try it but would like to come out and see how it is played, we welcome all visitors. So why not join us for a cup of coffee!
Are you looking for a challenge?
Do you want to make new friends?
Do you need some exercise?
Would you just like to have fun?
BOWLS COULD BE JUST WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR!
Bowls, or lawn bowling as it is called in Canada, is a sport that men and women of all ages can play together on an equal basis. Physical strength plays a very small part in this game. Skill and strategy are the real factors and everyone can develop these, one day at a time. You may choose to play both social and competitive bowls. We hold a number of tournaments in our club that suits both of these interests.
Your membership also entitles you to enter tournaments at other clubs around the province as well. The game is much like curling with two, three or four people on a team competing against another team.
PROGRAMS
The Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club is one of the largest in Ontario with over 190 members. Our season starts in May and runs until the beginning of October. The programs vary, with something for everyone: club games and jitneys for the social bowlers, and tournaments for those who enjoy the competitive aspect of the sport. We play every day, seven days a week, at various times of the day and evening.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
We have a morning dedicated to our Visually Impaired bowlers. Club volunteers assist these bowlers so that they may enjoy our sport as we do.
In addition, we also host the clients of the Oshawa Senior Citizens Day Program one morning a week wherein, once again, club volunteers guide the seniors in participating in lawn bowling for their enjoyment and the opportunity to engage in a sporting activity.
SOCIAL BOWLING
The nice part is you are not obligated to come every day. We do a random draw according to how many people show up. There are no set teams for social bowls. When playing social bowls, the teams are always mixed.
Periodically throughout the summer, we have a special event on a Friday evening to add to the fun. Go to Activities & Events on the menu, then Special Events from the drop-down menu for further details.
TOURNAMENTS
On our schedule of tournaments, there are two for club members only, twelve where outside clubs are invited to join us, a junior tournament, and one for novice bowlers.
SPONSORS
We are lucky to have generous community sponsors as well as club member sponsors for each of our tournaments. We invite you to check them out by clicking on Our Sponsors. We are very grateful for their continued support.
YOUTH BOWLERS
In addition to our growing Youth Program, in the spring and fall, another enthusiastic group of young people from two local high schools comes out to play, coached by our members, with lots of laughter and friendly competition. The Boys and Girls Club of Durham also use our greens as part of their summer program.
OPEN HOUSE
If you would like to try bowls or find out more about how the game is played, we invite you to come to our Open House in May, after Victoria Day, Tuesday to Friday, from 2 PM to 4 PM and from 7 PM to 9 PM. Our friendly coaches will teach you how to play the game and explain the strategy and rules for FREE! We guarantee you will have fun while adding this healthy activity to your life. Bring a friend or come alone. Everyone is welcome! All you need are flat soled shoes with no heels and with grooves not exceeding a maximum of 0.25". (This is to protect the grass.) An old pair of running shoes would be suitable for now. We supply the bowls for the instructional sessions and, if you decide to join you may use the club bowls FREE for the first year.
NB: If you are not sure you want to try it but would like to come out and see how it is played, we welcome all visitors. So why not join us for a cup of coffee!