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MAYORAL & COUNCILLOR’S CHALLENGE

We’re excited to share that the Juan de Fuca Lawn Bowls Club will host the 1st Annual West Shore Mayors and Councillors’ Challenge Cup on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. This special event brings together elected officials from our five West Shore communities for a fun and friendly evening of bowls, burgers and bragging rights.

Our members are warmly invited to join us for the evening. Come cheer on the teams, enjoy the atmosphere and help showcase the welcoming spirit of our club and our four‑green facility. Your presence makes a difference and helps us highlight the strength of our community.

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SI MEN’S QUADDIE

JDF LBC proudly hosted the SI Men’s Quaddie on Friday, July 17, welcoming 10 teams of four for a day of great competition and camaraderie. Congratulations to the top three teams, and to everyone who participated and helped make the tournament such a success!

A sincere thank you to our dedicated volunteers:

Games Committee: Vern Atkinson, Brenda Thomson, Cathy Robertson, and Steve Horvath
Kitchen: Kim Englestad, who kept everyone well looked after throughout the day
50/50 Draw: Bee Kelly
Field Set-Up Crew
Umpires: Annie Mathie and Jill Foster

Events like these would not be possible without the time, energy, and commitment of our amazing volunteers. Thank you to everyone who contributed to another successful tournament! Pictures taken at the tournament can be viewed at 2026 JDF PHOTOS.

1st Place & Trophy winners: Peter Smith (GH), Shaen McRae (LH), David Gardner (GH), Jay Huang (GH)

2nd Place: Mark Planiden, Joe Fitzgerald, John Di Tomassa, Sirish Patel (all LH)

3rd Place: Brent Jansen (OB), Davie Mathie (JDF), Steve Foster (GH), Floyd Rattan (GH)

Random draw: Jack Robertson, Gary Paugh, Ed Sanders, Rob McArthur (all JDF)

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JOAN PRICE QUADDIE

Juan de Fuca LBC hosted the annual Joan Price Quaddie on Tuesday, July 14, welcoming 20 teams to this popular and enjoyable tournament.

The Joan Price Quaddie has been a favourite event since its inception in 1999. To learn more about its history, please select the HISTORY link.

Congratulations to this year’s tournament winners, listed below, and to all the teams who participated and made the day such a success.

A special thank you goes to a Juan de Fuca LBC member who stepped in at the last minute after a player became ill. Thanks to her willingness to help, two teams were able to remain in the tournament rather than having to withdraw. 👏👏

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Games Committee, Field Setup Crew, Kitchen Crew, Umpires, and the Markers. Without the time, effort, and dedication of these volunteers, events like this would not be possible.

FINDLAY MEMORIAL MIXED TRIPLES

Congratulations to our Juan de Fuca team for their strong showing at the Findlay Memorial Mixed Triples hosted by Vic West on Jun 30 to Jul 2.

A great result and a wonderful representation of our club. Well done to all three for their steady play and teamwork throughout the event.

The Runner‑Up “B” team: Judy Hambleton (S), Steve Hambleton (V), Betty Townsend (L)

PROVINCIAL PAIRS JUL 3-5 FINAL RESULTS

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PROVINCIAL SENIOR TRIPLES – WOMEN

The Provincial Senior Triples – Women games were held at the Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club in Bowen Park from June 26–28. Eight teams from across Vancouver Island, along with two teams from the Vancouver & District association, competed for the opportunity to represent British Columbia at the Canadian Senior Championships in Windsor, Ontario, August 25–29.

The Island was well represented on the podium, capturing two of the three medal positions. Congratulations to the medal-winning teams, including the teams skipped by Ann Mathie and Cherlynn McArthur, as well as to all the competitors for an outstanding display of skill and sportsmanship throughout the championship. We wish the gold medal-winning team every success as they represent British Columbia at the Canadian Senior Championships.

Gold Medal Winners: Gayle Waddell, (S), Fanny Yeung (V), Susan Metivier (L) – Mann Park LBC

Silver Medal Winners: Ann Mathie (S) (JDF LBC), Jill Foster (V) (GH LBC), Linda Turnbull (L) (JDF LBC)

Bronze Medal Winners: Cherlynn McArthur (S), Kim Englestad (V), Wendy Leamen (L) – JDF LBC

Pictures courtesy of Cherlynn McArthur

SILVER TRAY WOMEN’S SCOTCH PAIRS

The Oak Bay LBC hosted the Silver Tray Women’s Scotch Pairs tournament on June 23rd -24th where Cherlynn McArthur and
Shannon Baggott placed fourth.
Congratulations to you both along with all
the other competitors from Juan de Fuca LBC.

CRACKERJACK JDF CLUB TOURNAMENT

We fielded 10 teams for the Crackerjack Triples on June 13^th. Most of these teams had members who were game sharing bringing the total of members playing to around 40! An excellent turnout and everyone enjoyed a gorgeous sunny day of lawn bowls in June.

1st Place: Betty McDougall (S), Chuck Authier (V), Gerry Clark (L)/Marie Thomas (L)/Jerry Thomas (L)

2nd Place: Gary Paugh/Julie Dickson (S), Wally Byrne (V), Kimberley Rhynas (L)

3rd Place: Jack Robertson (S), Nancie Sorenson/Bonnie Taylor (V), Betty Townsend (L)

To view all the pictures from this day, go to 2026 JDF PHOTOS

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PROVINCIAL FOURS JUNE 19-21, 2026

The Provincial Fours were hosted by both Gordon Head and Lakehill LBCs. Congratulations to all the teams who competed, the fans were treated to some fantastic plays throughout the whole three days.

WOMEN’S FOURS

Lakehill hosted eight women’s teams from across the Island and Vancouver & District. Following two days of round robin competition, the top four teams advanced to the semi-final round on the third day of play. The Island was well represented, with two local teams earning spots in the final four.

The Bronze Medal match featured an exciting battle between two Island teams. The team of Petra Vanderlay, Debra Whitman, Brenda Janke, and Anita Wah mounted a strong surge to take the lead, putting significant pressure on their opponents. However, our own Annie Mathie and her team responded with remarkable composure and a series of incredible shots at crucial moments. They regained the advantage and held on to secure a hard-fought victory and the Bronze Medal.

It was an outstanding performance by both teams and a great showcase of the high calibre of women’s lawn bowling on the Island. Congratulations to Annie Mathie, Cherlynn McArthur and Wendy Leamen on your medal-winning effort.

Gold Medal– Josephine Lee (S), Zoe Chan (V), Sarina Mak (2^nd), Gigi Chan (L) all V&D

Silver Medal– Sharon Baldwin (S), Kathy Harms (V), Gina Guszowaty (2^nd), Lynn Chwartacki (L) all V&D

Bronze Medal– Anne Mathie (S) JDF, Cherlynn McArthur (V) JDF, Jill Foster (2^nd) GH, Wendy Leamen (L) JDF

MEN’S FOURS

Gordon Head hosted 14 men’s teams from across the Island and the Vancouver & District region for an exciting three-day competition.

After two days of round-robin play, the top eight teams advanced to the finals on the third day. The competition remained incredibly close right to the very end. When the bell rang to conclude the semifinal matches, both games had finished in ties, forcing all four teams into tiebreakers to determine the medal-round finalists.

The Island was well represented among the top four teams and came very close to sweeping the medal standings. The team of Barry Ming, Jay Huang, Mike Lee, and GeromeHuang narrowly missed capturing the bronze medal after a hard-fought performance throughout the tournament.

Congratulations to all the competitors on an outstanding event filled with skill, determination, and exciting finishes. A special congratulations to our own club members on their hard-fought medal-winning performances. Davie Mathie, Harry Harrison, Keith Terlson and Don Terlson. Your dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship were on full display, and we are proud of your achievements. Well done to everyone who made this tournament such a memorable success!

Gold Medal– Brent Jansen (S) OB, Dave Mathie (V) JDF, George Cubiss (2^nd) Maple Ridge, Steve Foster (L) GH

Silver Medal– Kevin Schubert (S) VW, Harry Harrison (V) JDF, Keith Terlson (2^nd) JDF, Don Terlson (L) JDF

Bronze Medal– Hiren Bhartu (S), Nathaniel Hui (V), Clayton Hui (2^nd), George Sit (L) all V&D

Photos from the event can be viewed under JDF PHOTOS 2026

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