Championship Events
2026 Championship Dates
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Based on the proposed format information from Bowls Canada, the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association is publishing a DRAFT SCHEDULE for the 2026 Ontario Provincial Championships. The draft is being provided to support districts and clubs with planning their schedules for the coming season.
The Ontario schedule may change and will be finalized once BCB finalizes the Nationals. As well, the OLBA will finalize our Conditions of Play once BCB provides more information on their format to ensure alignment.
The Ontario schedule may change and will be finalized once BCB finalizes the Nationals. As well, the OLBA will finalize our Conditions of Play once BCB provides more information on their format to ensure alignment.
District and Provincial Championships, Conditions of Play click/tap here
Championship Registration
Starting April 2025, all registration for Championships (Provincials and District Playdowns) will be on-line in SAM (Sports Association Manager).
Registration is by teams, thus only one person per team needs to register.
Activating Your Account: Before registering, a bowler must activate their individual SAM account. The Tip Sheet for Individual Accounts in SAM outlines the process. It is important to read the entire document.
Registering for Championships: To register for a Championship event you will need to login to SAM and enter information regarding each of the players on the team. Before registering you will need the OLBA number of each player on the team. This Tip Sheet for Championship Registration in SAM outlines the process. It is important to read the entire document.
Important: Most bowlers do not need to activate their SAM account. Only bowlers planning on bowling in Championships need to do this.
Registration is by teams, thus only one person per team needs to register.
Activating Your Account: Before registering, a bowler must activate their individual SAM account. The Tip Sheet for Individual Accounts in SAM outlines the process. It is important to read the entire document.
Registering for Championships: To register for a Championship event you will need to login to SAM and enter information regarding each of the players on the team. Before registering you will need the OLBA number of each player on the team. This Tip Sheet for Championship Registration in SAM outlines the process. It is important to read the entire document.
Important: Most bowlers do not need to activate their SAM account. Only bowlers planning on bowling in Championships need to do this.
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