Willowdale Open Pairs, October 5, 2024
This was the last tournament for Willowdale 2024 bowling season. It was early in October and the weather was sunny warm. We played on the artificial green and had full house (16 teams of Open Pairs).

The day started with a great breakfast . Tim Bits, Raisin Bread, Home Made One Bite Muffins, Coffee and Tea. After the first game, the bowlers came in to have their lunch and the club provided a Vegetable Tray, a Fruit Tray, a Cheese Tray, Lemonade, Coffee & Tea. After the second game the bowlers came in for a Lovely Piece of Pie with Ice Cream, Coffee & Tea. They all went back for the third game to finish the competition.

We awarded 5 prizes and a random draw for the none-winning teams. The champions for the day were, Vince Donohoe and Chrystal Shepard from Willowdale LBC. All and all,  it was a fantastic day to end the Bowling Season. We hope to see you all back next year.
Thank you all.
Jack Siboni,
Willowdale Outside Tournament Chair.

The Bill Donald Memorial was the last tournament at Willowdale LBC for the 2023 season. Bill Donald passed away peacefully on Jan. 8th, 2023, he was a Life Member of Willowdale LBC.

The tournament was well-attended with 12 Mixed Triples Teams made up of bowlers from various lawn bowling clubs (Agincourt, Brampton, Balmy Beach, Midland, Milton, Cosburn, Pickering, Woodstock, and Willowdale) and a number of Willowdale long-time members came to Celebrate Bill's Life. A fabulous lunch was served, for about 60 people, organized by Emma Varga, (a Life Member of Willowdale) with the help of many ladies volunteers who also contributed some food. Canterbury Place, where Bill resided in his last years, donated a lovely cake and small pastries for dessert.

The team of, Albert Wu (Willowdale) Stanley Ho, and Helena Ho (Agincourt) was the tournament winner, and the team of Vince Donohoe, Chrystal Shephard (Willowdale ), and Glen Patton (Midland) was the runner-up. The weather was sunny and warm. We will all miss Bill Donald, may he rest in peace.

Tournament Sponsor:
Del Manor North York

Tournament Date:
July 17, 2022

Tournament Format:
Mixed Triples


Tournament Notes and Results:

This was the first mixed trips tournament for 2022. It was played on the newly restored grass greens. We had 8 very competitive teams battling for first place. We played 3x12 ends and the winners were from Brampton Lawn Bowling Club. Frank Dinardo, (skip) Sandy Mckenzie (vice) and, Doreen Semple (lead).

The weather was cloudy with some sunny patches, (21°C) it was very comfortable.

We had a lovely breakfast, raisin bread, muffins coffee, and, tea. After the second game, all players came in for ice cream. The game ended at 4:15 pm, the prizes were given out and everybody left by about 5:00 pm. All in all, it was a very good day. Looking forward to next year.

Willowdale LBC would like, to have more teams next year. Please look up the date in the, 2023, OLBA Annual and come and enjoy the first Mixed Tournament at Willowdale LBC.

We had teams from Agincourt, Brampton, Leaside, Pickering, Balmy Beach, and, Willowdale. Have a good 2022 bowling season.

Tournament Sponsors:
Jack Siboni and Bill Donald

Tournament Date:
October 5, 2019

Tournament Format:
Open Triples


Tournament Notes and Results:
 
This was the last open tournament for 2019. It was played on the artificial green (the carpet). We had 12 very competitive teams battling for first place. We played 3x12 ends and the winners were from Willowdale Lawn Bowling Club. Mark Bernstein, (skip) Hossein Zhian (vice) and Jack Siboni (lead).

The weather was a bit cool, (Bill Donald provided hand warmers for all bowlers) but the sun came-up once in a while to make it very comfortable.

We had a lovely breakfast, Swiss rolls, banana cake, raisin bread, muffins coffee and tea. During the first game Bill Donald made hot chocolate drink and some bowlers served themselves. After the second game all players came in for apple, cherry, and blueberry pie with ice cream. The game ended at 4:15pm, the prizes were given out and everybody left by about 5:15pm. All in all it was a very good day. Looking forward for next year.

Bill and I would like to have a full house (16 teams) next year. Please look up the date in the 2020 Annual and come and enjoy the last open Willowdale tournament on the carpet.

Bill and I would also like to thank all the teams that participated in this event and hope to see you all next year and more. There were teams from various lawn bowling clubs, (Agincourt, Cosburn Park, Balmy Beach, Stouffville, Cobourg, James Garden, Heritage Greens and Willowdale). Have a good winter.

Tournament Sponsor:
Elsie Gibson Estate


Tournament Date:
September 28, 2019


Tournament Format:
Women Triples


Tournament Results:

Winners were, Gloria Cheung, Laila Hassan, and Chrystal Shephard from Willowdale LBC.

This tournament is in memory of Elsie Gibson, a long time member of Willowdale LBC.

It started with a lovely breakfast of raisin bread, muffins apple strudel coffee and tea.

After the first game the bowlers sat down to a lunch which included, roast chicken, potatoes wedges, kale and western salads, buttered buns, coffee tea and orange punch. 
Every lady enjoyed it very much.

Following the second game, they came in for ice cream with fruit, wafers, coffee tea and lemonade.

After the third game the results were announced and prizes and flowers were presented.

​All-in-all it was a fantastic tournament and everyone enjoyed it. Looking forward to next year.

Tournament Sponsor:

Tournament Date:
September 22, 2019


Tournament Format:
Open Triples


Tournament results:

The winners of this tournament were Chrystal Shephard, Gloria Cheung and Elizabeth Cormack from Willowdale LBC.

This tournament is played on the artificial green (we call it the carpet). We had 12 teams competing in this tournament. The weather was a very sunny and warm 25°C but it got quite windy in the afternoon and it affected the bowling just a bit. You had to considere the wind direction and it was a bit tricky. Everyone had a good time.

Tournament Sponsor:

Tournament Date:
Sptember 21, 2019


Tournament Format:
Open Triples

Tournament Results:

The winners of this tournament were Mark Bernstein, Hossein Zhian (Novice) and Blake Harper (Novice).

We had 14 teams competing in this tournament. All the novices had a very good experience bowling with experienced bowlers. They commented that they learned a lot about the game played at this level. Some of them are looking forward to coming back next year. For others this was their last year as a novice and they will bring two novices next year.

Tournament Sponsor:

Tournament Date:
September 1, 2019


Tournament Format:
Mixed Triples


Tournament Results:

The winners of the tournament were Peter Wong, Susan Karlins, Terence Tam.

​We had 14 teams participating in this event. The weather was a cool 19°C with a light wet mist, which did not affect the bowling. Everybody had a good time.