About 30 people gathered on Monday night for the Harvest Auction. Judging by the amount of money raised ($938) and the amount of laughter (thanks to the auctioneering team of Shirley, Madelein and Shona), it was a great success. Thank you to the Event Committee – Mary, Judy, Shirley, Margot and Leslie and to everone […]
Friday Night Fun Night – August 16, 2024
Friday Night Fun Night – August 16, 2024 There were around 40 sports-minded individuals that attended the sports theme fun evening wearing team shirts, caps, sweaters, a couple of wrestling costumes and a referee. They did get into the spirit. After a dinner of different pasta choices, the participants went out to the greens for […]
Sidney Ladies Exchange
On Wednesday, July 17, ladies from Lake Hill joined our Sidney colleagues in the annual Sidney exchange at the Sidney Bowling Club. It was a wonderful opportunity to bowl with new people and to enjoy the warm hospitality of our Sidney colleagues and friends. We played three 4 end games and three of our members were in the second […]
Dogwood Scotch Pairs July 8 -10, 2024
32 teams battled the 3 days of extreme heat. It was truly the survival of the fittest.Everyone stayed cool with the aid of a water misting station. (Thank you Shaen and Joe) The winners this year were: First Place: Burnside: Sherrey and Aaron Second Place: CP: Susan and Gord Third Place: JDF: Claudia and Cary […]
Cavett Men’s Double Tournament 2024
16 club members formed 8 teams to compete in the Cavett Men’s Doubles Tournament over 3 evenings earlier this week. Third place went to Ian M and John D, 2nd place to Don B and Larry M with top honours going to Nick F and Bawan S. A huge thank you to Ralph S for […]
Short mat “Fun Night”
Short mat “Fun Night” was definitely a lot of fun with 28 competitors testing their skills. A big thank you to Mary S. for organizing the event and to all her helpers both in the kitchen and on the floor. Top score went to Anne M. and Jean F. took second place. Well done everyone!
A Beautiful Snow day at Lake Hill Lawn Bowling Club
The first winter storm of winter 2024 in Victoria, BC made for a beautiful snow day at the club.
Christmas Luncheon on December 9th – A Good Time had by All!
It was an event of joy and togetherness. Indeed, a good time was had by all present. We want to extend our heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed and made this luncheon such a special occasion. Without your efforts and enthusiasm, it would not have been the same. Special mentions go to Larry S […]
Scotch Pairs Short Mat Tournament Success
This past weekend was an absolute blast for our Lake Hill Lawn Bowling club as we hosted yet another successful event – the highly anticipated Scotch Pairs Short Mat tournament. The energy on the green was palpable as ten competitive teams battled it out over three action-packed days. And let me tell you, the grand […]
A Delightful Visit by Saanich Parks Maintenance: A Fun-filled Day of Bowling
In Early November, our club had the pleasure of hosting a group from Saanich Parks Maintenance. The event was coordinated by Kathryn B, and it turned out to be a resounding success. A Memorable Day at the Club The visit by Saanich Parks Maintenance to our club on that early November day was filled with […]
Outdoor Greens – Winter Conditions of Play 2023-2024
The winter schedule is now active and can also be downloaded as a pdf here Currently to protect the greens and allow for recovery of damaged areas, the following conditions are to be followed until further notice Thank you, LHLBC Greens Committee (in formation). Questions? Email kneary@telus.net
The greens have been aerated!
The greens have been aerated!!! Thanks to Shaen for getting a great work crew out and for coordinating with John C the greenskeeper. The Importance of Aeration and How It’s Done Bowling greens are the heart and soul of any lawn bowling club. They provide a smooth playing surface that allows bowlers to showcase their […]
BOWL FOR THE CURE – OPEN MIXED QUADDIE AT JUAN de FUCA BOWLING CLUB
Thanks for all who bowled in the Bowl For The Cure on the weekend. We had 40 bowlers – well done Lake Hill! A Fantastic Turnout by Lake Hill Bowlers Last weekend, the Juan de Fuca Bowling Club hosted the highly anticipated Bowl For The Cure event. It was heartwarming to witness the incredible turnout […]
The Step
The most common fault is, too big of a step.
The Finish
After the bowl is released, you’re not done. Keep your hand and arm no more than waist high and ideally lower
The Release
The Release is the point at which you let go of the bowl.
The Swing
For many bowlers the backswing is overdone.
Commitment
Commitment has to do with how you release the bowl.