OLBA District 16 Male Lawn Bowler of the Year

Congratulations to Nepean’s LBC, Bill Rogers (left) and Dean Chamberlin (right) on becoming male Lawn Bowlers of the Year 2025, and being recognized for their achievements at the District 16 level and continuing on to the Provincial Championships. In addition, Dean has assisted the District with Coaching and honourably represented District 16 at the Provincial […]

OLBA District 16 Female Lawn Bowler of the Year

Congratulations to Iroquois LBC, Jewel Roberts (pictured with Awards Chair, Bill Rogers), on becoming female Lawn Bowler of the Year 2025, and being recognized for her achievements at the District 16 level and continuing on to the Provincial Championships.

OLBA District 16 Volunteer of 2025

Congratulations to Nepean’s LBC, Alistair Lawrence aka “Mister Everything” (pictured with Awards Chair, Bill Rogers), on becoming recognized by his peers as Volunteer of the year 2025. Alistair’s focus has been on providing solutions for lawn bowlers with mobility challenges. He was instrumental in facilitating the BCB Parabowls Championships (visually and physically impaired bowlers), this […]

95th Governor General’s Information

The Governor General’s is one of the most prestigious lawn bowling events in Canada providing the opportunity for players from Ontario to compete against players from Quebec in Men’s and Women’s Fours and Men’s and Women’s Novice Singles. The Governor General’s Finals are hosted in alternate years by each province. The 2025 finals are on August […]

District 16 Men’s Top Bowler of the Year 2024

Dean Chamberlin is pictured receiving the District 16 Male Bowler of the Year Award (2024) from Bill Rogers, Awards Chair and Past Winner 2023 of this Award.  Well done, Dean!

District 16 Ladies’ Bowler of the Year (2024)

Christine Conway is pictured at the District 16 Spring Meeting 2025, being awarded the Female Bowler of the Year trophy for the highest points/wins in District 16 Tournaments in 2024.  Bill Rogers, Awards Chair, was on hand and very pleased to do this special presentation. Bravo! Christine.

LEVEL II UMPIRES – Measurement Test with Rhys Warren, O.L.B.A. Chief Umpire

Sunday, May 11, the Nepean L.B.C. hosted the certification of Rosalie Parsons-Brown and Terry Arthur as Level II Umpires.  They were both successful in the measurement test overseen by Rhys Warren.  They now join Patricia Rose, Level II Umpire, able to provide Umpiring at O.L.B.A. District 16 Play Downs and mentoring for all new D16 […]

Rhys Warren, O.L.B.A. Chief Umpire, training new D16 Level I Umpires

Congratulations and best of success on your Level I Test to all participants at the May 10th  Nepean LBC Training Session: Erika Reinhardt (Elmdale LBC) Brad Shinn (Highland Park LBC) Marg Sutton (Highland Park LBC) Robert MacGregor (Highland Park LBC) Isabelle Dobbing (Iroquois LBC) Neil Montgomery (Nepean LBC)   Rhys Warren was thrilled with the […]

OLBA Annual General Meeting (AGM)

You should have received the formal announcement of the 2025 OLBA AGM. It will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday 26 April 2025, and will be on-line only. Voting Representatives and Observers need to register in advance here.   There are several vacancies on the OLBA Board of Directors. If you are interested, you should email Ralph Ellis at ellis@olba.ca.

Novice Training Day – District 16 Event – Almonte

Date: Saturday June 7th Time: 09:00 to 3:00-3:30 p.m. Location: Almonte Lawn Bowling Club – 157 Robert St. Almonte, ON *A free event: bowls provided, as well as refreshments (water, tea, coffee, treats). A brown bag event– the fridge in the bowls’ room is available for use. * Newly trained coaches will provide the up-to-date […]