Learn to Bowl

These are exciting days for Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club. Since 1998, the club has offered fun, fresh air, gentle exercise and camaraderie to Cowichan Valley citizens, of all ages. When the CoVid 19 pandemic forced the cancellation of activities in spring 2020, our club leaders took full advantage of the downtime by organizing and overseeing the planned rebuild of our green (the playing surface) and our equipment shed. With funds raised through member donations and the success of Federal and Provincial government grant applications, two of the very best Island contractors were hired. Job #1 was the green rebuild. Working as a team, our experts stripped the top layers of the green, tore out and rebuilt the backboards and ditches. Twenty truckloads of top quality sand, were spread, tamped down and levelled within a 4mm tolerance. With special grass seed planted and the new irrigation system installed, it was time to watch the grass grow. Now, job #2! The old, cramped shed was demolished by club volunteers, and replaced by the same two

contractors with a larger, better designed space to accommodate our green maintenance equipment, as well as a locker area where bowlers can safely store their bowls mere meters from the playing area. Finishing work on the shed and the lockers was Learn to Bowl performed by club volunteers. It must be noted here that our contractors, not only fulfilled their duties, but went over and above with donated time and effort. The end result is a much improved sports facility which will serve the community for years to come. The new season begins soon and we invite you and your family to join us in Centennial Park to give this great game a try! Our FREE Annual Open House event is scheduled for Sunday, May 1st from noon to 3pm.This is followed immediately by our Coaching Week – May 2nd to 6th from 10am to 2pm. If these dates do not suit, individual arrangements can be made by contacting our Coaching Coordinators – Penny and Jim Irvine at 250-746-4008. Lessons are always free. Do come out and join the fun! We provide the bowls, all you need are flat-soled shoes and your vaccination passport. More info at www. cowichanlawnbowling.com Click on the “interested” and “learn more” tabs. See you on our new and improved green!

Pat Unger Past President, CLBC