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The 116th WOBA officially came to an end yesterday with the conclusion of the Mixed Pairs..a fantastic week of bowls and weather was had by all..special thanks to the members of both host clubs Fairmont and Woodstock for your hospitality..the volunteers at both clubs were amazing..
Sunday Fours at Fairmont honoured Jim Fernie as the recipient of Honourary Member with a social night sponsored by Brian Fowler
Monday Fours resumed with finals at Fairmont and crowning the rink of Fessler, McLellan. Wagner and Johnson
Tuesday Singles at both Fairmont and Woodstock..an 8 round haul for some before crowning the Champion Arnie Markowitz..
Wednesday Pairs and moving day for Bowlers Of The Week with 32 Men's at Fairmont and 12 at Woodstock were accompanied with 24 Women's teams..
Thursday by far the hottest day at WOBA in a long time and the conclusion of the pairs brought us the eventual winners Brian McCartney/Gord Terwillegar and Kelly McKerihen/Laura Seed
Friday we were treated to a fantastic lunch as the Mixed at Fairmont concluded with winners Rosalie Parson-Brown and Jim Smith..
Through social media Facebook and Twitter we were able to post live updates to followers all over the globe..
The committee of Bob North Noreen Welsh Don Caswell Pete Mutter Wayne Wright Brian Fowler did a great job maintaining the WOBA as the number one tournament in Canada..
Special thanks to Carolyn Hoskin our residence draw co-ordinator for all your time and support..
Thanks to all the sponsors as always MVP Sports for your continuing support of the tournament and Gus and Sandy McKenzie not only for being our sponsor for BOTW but for your support to the tournament and last but not least to all the participants for your support at this years WOBA..
Hope to see you all back in 2012 WOBA
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Tournament History.
The London Lawn Bowling Club was organized in 1892 and in 1902 had a membership of 245. The Club grounds were situated on the south bank of the River Thames, just at the confulence of the North and South branches, a great location for a bowling green. The members had two large greens for play - one 12 feet above the other - one 125 feet by 50 feet and the other 130 foot square, each had cinder bottoms. It was upon these lawns that the annual tournament of Western Ontario Bowling Association was held since the inception of the organization in 1895. These greens were lost in the flood of West London in 1937. Bowling then went to the P.U.C. grounds on Ridout Street. In 1879 the London Bowling and Rowing Club was noted for tennis, curling, and card games. The Thistle Club of London (1879 Incorporated 1903) was also formed to have a bowling department, lawn tennis and curling. And now as they say "here is the rest of the story"..
The Western Ontario Bowling Association is still one of the most prestigious bowling events in North America. In it's 116 consecutive year, the W.O.B.A. remains the oldest tournament on the continent.
With over $15,000 in prize money and prizes the tournament attracts bowlers from all over the globe.
Open Fours commence on Sunday and continues into Monday with the finals on Monday evening Fairmont 6.30pm..
Tuesday is Open Singles.. both Fairmont and Woodstock venues are used with the finals being held at Fairmont at 7.00pm..
Wednesday and Thursday are Mens and Womens Pairs..with the finals at Fairmont at 6.30pm..always a fun enjoyable event..
The week concludes with Mixed Pairs..lots of fun giveaways.. door prizes etc.. Lunch is Included..
So if you are looking for a week long tournament of fun, fellowship and spirited competition, join us this year in London, Ontario at the Fairmont L.B.C. and in Woodstock, Ontario at the Woodstock L.B.C. from July 17th/22nd
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