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Coaching is an important facet in any club’s activities. It is necessary to give all new bowlers the best advantage when they first begin to bowl.
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OLBA Staff Announcement
July 17, 2026
OTTAWA, ON – The Ontario Lawn Bowls Association (OLBA) is announcing a leadership transition as Executive Director Geoffrey Johnson concludes his tenure with the organization and Desmond Tibby joins the OLBA as its new General Manager
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OLBA Staff Announcement
June 30, 2026
OTTAWA, ON – The Ontario Lawn Bowls Association (OLBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Hall as its new Communications and Member Services Coordinator. In this role, Hall will support the delivery of communications, membership services, and engagement initiatives that connect and support the more than 100 member clubs across Ontario.
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CSMBA Announcement
May 27, 2026
The Canadian Short Mat Bowls Association (CSMBA) is proud to announce that Canada has been selected to host the 2028 World Short Mat Bowls Championships in Hamilton, Ontario. In a historic milestone for the event, the Championships will be staged outside of Europe for the first time, bringing the world’s top Short Mat Bowls athletes to Canadian soil. More . . .
OLBA June 2026 Communication to Members
June 30, 2026
In this edition;
Upcoming Districts & Championship Tournaments,
Updates from the OLBA,
Information on available Grants,
Coaches and Managers for the 2026 Canadian Championships,
Umpire Enhancement Opportunity Program,
Canada to Make History as Host of 2028 World Short Mat Bowls Championships,
Scam emails, and more . . .
Rhys Warren’s International Technical Official Accreditation
April 17, 2026
Bowls Canada Boulingrin (BCB) is proud to celebrate an exciting milestone. Read more . . .
Conditions of Play 2026
Click here to see the 2026 Conditions of Play.
2026 Championship Schedule
The 2026 Championship Schedule has been published. See when and where the Championships are being played.
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