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NEWS at a GLANCE on the WEBSITE For the latest news on events, fundraisers, website changes, policy changes within JDF LBC go to the page called “News at a Glance 2026”

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2026

OPENING DAY & SAGM

SATURDAY APRIL 25th

SATURDAY

APRIL 18th

OPEN HOUSE

PICTURES coming soon

SCHEDULES

All our schedules are located under BOWLING EVENTS on the website with a dropdown to SCHEDULES. The links below will take you to the schedule.

2026 JDF CLUB SCHEDULE

This year we have added the Club Singles Championships and the Women and Men’s Novice playdowns to the schedule. This will assist all interested parties in setting aside the time to join in these competitions.

2026 CLUB TOURNAMENTS. FUN DAYS. EVENTS. SATURDAY SOCIALS

This schedule only lists the Saturday Socials, Fun Days, Events and JDF Club Tournaments. This allows you to see immediately when the club events are and what social activity is planned for that event. The link below has that information.

2026 JDF and BSI COMBINED SCHEDULES

Members have requested that we make a combine JDF Club and BSI Schedule. This allows you to look at one schedule to see what is happening at our own club before committing to a BSI Tournament. The link below has that information.

2026 BSI TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

2026 BSI SCHEDULES WITH REGISTRATION OPEN DATES

Members have requested that we make a BSI Schedule that includes the Registration Dates, so they know when they need to register for a specific tournament. The link below has that information. For more information on the individual tournaments please refer to the Posters. The Posters are located under BOWLING EVENTS with a drop down to TOURNAMENTS.

BSI TOURNAMENT POSTERS

FOODSAFE CERTIFICATION COURSE

JDF LBC WEBSITE

HAS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR 2026 JOURNEY THROUGH THE 2026 BOWLING SEASON

To access the links, hold the curser over the it, then press ctrl & click

–BSI POSTERS

All the BSI POSTERS have been uploaded. They are available for viewing, downloading and printing. The JDF BSI tournament Posters and CoPs are available on the Registration pages.

–JDF CLUB POSTERS & CoPs

All JDF CLUB TOURNAMENTS, CoPS & HISTORIES the have been uploaded. They are available for viewing, downloading and printing. The Posters and CoPs are also available on the tournament registration pages.

*** Games Sharing has a new level of sharing, review Posters & CoPs to see all the details.

–FUN DAY POSTERS

All FUN DAY POSTERS the have been uploaded. They are available for viewing, downloading and printing.

–CALENDARS

Both the JDF Events Club Calendar and BSI Tournament Calendars have been updated with the 2026 information regarding tournaments, leagues, clinics, Events & Fun Days. If the Posters and CoPs are available there is a link in the description of the event.

–CLINICS

MARKER. CLUB & COMPETITIVE COACHING and UMPIRE CLINICS

The posters for the Markers and Coaching Clinics have been uploaded. They are available for viewing, downloading and printing. If you need to renew your Marker Certification, our Games Committee Coordinators will contact you.

–LEAGUE & CLINIC TABLE

Under BOWLING EVENTS you will find the League & Clinic Table. This table lists all the leagues and their pertinent information. Below the table you will find the associated Posters, CoPs and History for each league (if there is not a link then these items have not been submitted).

2026 ONLINE MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Membership update: We am happy to announce that our “Online Membership Form” is up and running. Here is a link to the online form. Some of you have already filled the registration form out – thank you. To view all the information sent out to all our membership please select the following link. MEMBERSHIP UPDATE:

CINCO de MAYO

Cinco de Mayo is back by popular demand and we’re ready to celebrate in full fiesta spirit. Join us at the club on May 9th at 2 PM for an afternoon of music, games, and colourful fun. Come dressed in your brightest fiesta attire and you might just take home a prize for best dressed amigo. Kitchen B will be serving special selections and Bud’s famous “Taco in a Bag” dinner will be available for $5. CINCO de MAYO POSTER

To sign up, simply reply to Donna Harding dmharding@shaw.ca or Shannon Baggott baggotshannon@gmail.com by May 2. Cash can be brought to the SAGM or placed in the drop box, and e-transfers are welcome at eventsjdflbc@gmail.com

2026 CLUB SCHEDULE

It is hard to believe it is March already! As we look ahead to a new season on the greens, we’re excited to welcome everyone back for another year of bowling, community, and good fun. The upcoming season is shaping up to be a great one, and we hope you’ll mark your calendars and join us for all the key events.

If you are new to the area or have always wondered what Lawn Bowling is all about please join us at one of our Open Houses. Guests and Visitors are always welcome. For more information please review the VISITORS menu and if you cannot find the answer to your questions then contact our Coaching Coordinator Jack Robertson at playerdevelopment@juandefucalbc.ca

Below is the schedule for the 2026 season:

2026 Club Schedule:

April 18 (morning): Setup Day
April 18 (afternoon): Open House
April 25: Opening Day & SAGM
April 26 (afternoon): Open House
April 29 (evening): Open House
September 26: Closing Day & AGM
September 27: Clean‑Up Day
October 3: End‑of‑Season Banquet

All of this information — along with any updates throughout the year — will also be available on the club website for easy reference. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back on the greens and kicking off another enjoyable season together.

2026 POSTER

2025

2025 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP WOMEN’S FOURS

Congratulations to Annie Mathie (Skip), Sherry McGowan (Vice), Jill Foster (Second) and Wendy Leamen (Lead). These extraordinary women seem to get better each year. This year they brought home the Bronze Medal after representing BC in the Woman’s Fours at the 2025 Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships which took place at the Commonwealth Lawn Bowling Club in Edmonton, Alberta. Well done and congratulations ladies.

BOWLING UNDER THE STARS

To see if there is enough interest, please email tournaments@juandefucalbc.ca

LADIES NOVICE CLUB TOURNAMENT

On Sunday August 11, 2025 the Ladies’ Novice Tournament Group B playdowns started.
Participants: Barbara Campbell, Heather Gitzel, Nancy Passfield and Betty Townsend
Coaches: Gary Paugh, John Pallister, Steve Hambleton
Markers: Dianne Murray, Cathy Robertson, John Turnbull

All the participants played well, and it was very exciting. It was a very hot day, and the coaches and markers tried to stay out of the sun while they could as they all had three games that they were involved in. The winner will face Barb Prentice to determine the ladies’ novice champion on Friday Aug 22nd at 10am. Come on out and cheer these champs on!!

SIMMONS CUP WOMEN’S TRIPLES

This two day tournament was held at Victoria LBC on August 12th & 13th. Twenty teams from all the BSI clubs gathered to play. Day One was scorching hot regardless of which green you were playing on! Shade was a premium, fortunately Day Two was cooler with a welcome breeze. We certainly did not need the sweaters the tournament organizer recommended we bring 🤣🤣.

Congratulations to Cathy Robertson (Skip), Kathy Berg (Vice), and Linda Turnbull (Lead) on their outstanding performance and achievement of 2nd place! Well done, team!

A big shout out to all the JDF Teams:
Sharon Ward (Skip), Brenda Thomson (Vice), Nancie Sorenson (Lead)
Julie Dickson (Skip), Judy Hambleton (Vice), Shannon Baggott (Lead)
Cherlynn McCarthur (Skip), Claudia Lang (Vice), Betty McDougall (Lead)

EARL McCUE SCOTCH PAIRS SATURDAY AUGUST 16th

It was a fun filled Scottish Themed Tournament on the greens of Juan de Fuca. Although we had no pipers piping or dancers dancing, we did have some outstanding lawn bowling and some impressive dress attire.

Tournament Winners:

First place and Trophy -Harry Harrison (Skip) and Shannon Baggott (Lead)

Second Place -Byron Propp (Skip) and Joanne Scarbro (Lead)

Third Place -Vern Atkinson (Skip) and Dianne Murray (Lead)

Best Dressed Awards (as voted by the members):

Best Men’s Scottish Costume – Vern Atkinson & Best Women’s Scottish Costume – Bonnie Taylor

A big thank you to all the players who embraced the Scottish theme and brought so much spirit to the event. It was truly a fun day!

2025 BSI SOUTH ISLAND SINGLES

Gordon Head LBC on August 8th and 9th, 2025

Congratulations to Jack Robertson on securing second place in the 2025 BSI South Island Singles!

Jack was the only player to win all five of his opening round games, earning a well-deserved spot in the playoffs. He went on to claim victory in both his playoff and semi-final matches, but in a fiercely contested final, he fell just 1 point short of the title. Well done, Jack

Well done also to Rob McArthur on winning one of the two random prizes

CRACKERJACK MIXED TRIPLES

On Saturday August 9th, 2025 it was a fun and exciting day on the greens as we had 12 teams battle it out for the Cracker Jack Trophy. It was wonderful to see so many of our new members join in on the fun. Well done everyone

First Place and Trophy Winners: Skip: Allan Atkinson, Vice: Cathy Robertson and Brenda Thomson (Sharing), Lead: Tom Prentice

Second Place: Skip: Steve Hambleton, Vice: Dianne Murray, Lead: Tom Whelton

Third Place: Skip: Rick Favell, Vice: Donna Harding and Barbara Campbell (Sharing), Lead: Betty Townsend

LADIES NOVICE CLUB TOURNAMENT

On Thursday August 7th, 2025 the first four of our eight-person playoff started today with the A Group. Battling for a spot in the Final were Barb Prentice, Deb Mackie, Wendy Farwell, and Jo-Ann Lacher.

After some fierce competition, Barb Prentice emerged victorious! She will now face the winner of the B Group to decide who will be crowned our Novice Champion.

Well played today ladies

PROVINCIAL SENIORS TRIPLES TOURNAMENT

Gordon Head LBC hosted the Senior Triples tournament from August 5th – 7th, 2025.

Congratulations to Cherlynn McArthur, Claudia Lang, and Wendy Leamen on winning the Gold Medal in the Provincial Senior Triples.

We also extend congratulations to Kim Engelstad, Judy Hambleton and Dianne Murray who, although they didn’t reach the finals, played some outstanding lawn bowling.

Well done ladies. You’ve made Juan de Fuca LBC proud!

BC DAY FUN DAY

What a great day. The weather was bright, sunshine and soft breeze.
There were 44 members that came to have fun and feast on an assortment of salads.
We played the Yardstick game. The scores were high 43 – 42 lost by 1.
A lot of laughter and waving of the yardstick. It was a fun day on the greens.
Everyone was ready to try all the salads and come back for seconds.
After brunch we played card Bingo, with money on the line and our very own caller Steve Horvath keeping things lively. Potential winnings for nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies. Steve kept everyone entertained and the crowd were the winners. Very successful day all around.
Thank you too all. Looking forward to the next one.

Games Committee

PILE O’BOWLS OPEN (POBO)

JDFLBC have 4 Scottish Cowboys who rode the blue skies back to Regina to play in the Pile O’Bowls Open. The theme for the tournament this year is Western so these four took it to heart and out did themselves with CooBoy shirts (Scottish pronunciation for cow!), and horned hats. The Cowgirls said a hard NO to the shorts covered in fur!! Hopefully their “proper” attire wins them as many games as the number of looks they are sure to get. They are a shoe in for the best dressed prize 😂🤣. Annie’s name tag makes it look like her cow is wearing a hair bow 🎀😉

Good Luck Jack, Marion, Davie & Annie we are all rootin for you.

DAY 2: The Coo Boys stats are: Won 4, lost 2 and actually in 3rd place! Win 1 of 3 tomorrow and they are in the playoffs.

DAY 3: The ‘Coos’…..……made the playoffs!! They play the other BC Team in the quarter finals…..The Clan…Linda Ng and company.

DAY 4: Sadly the ‘Coos’ reign on the Greens came to a halt, so they took to the Players Lounge to cheer on the other teams. They may not be bringing home a trophy but they were definitely the talk of the tournament with their creative Western garb! Well Done Davie, Annie, Marion and Jack 👏🎉👏🎉

WOMEN’S COMPETITIVE PAIRS LEAGUE

Listed below are the results from the 2025 league and a link to the FINAL STANDINGS:

FACEBOOK PAGE

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Juan de Fuca Lawn Bowls Club-Official

PRESIDENTS CORNER

Hello everyone,
In a few short weeks our lawn bowling season will begin, and we’ll return to the greens for another fun season of social events and competitive play. I hope that all of you have had an enjoyable and healthy winter and are as excited for the new season as I am.

To see the complete message at the President’s Corner under Members & Admin

REBUS PUZZLES

WEEK #20 PUZZLE

Each week a new puzzle will be printed and the SOLUTION for the previous weeks puzzle will be posted under News at a Glance.

What’s a rebus puzzle? Well, a rebus is a representation of words, phrases, sounds or syllables by images of objects, letters, numbers or symbols. More simply, the pictures or symbols of a rebus represent and express sounds and words.

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HAVE FUN!!