We had limited use last summer (2008) as the focus during that time is on the outdoor program. It was used, however, by a number of members who need to avoid the sun as well as several more senior members who find outdoor bowling difficult due to the heavier surface.

The Winter Season though was a great success!

One hundred and one QBLBC members joined and we were pleased to have over 20 members join from other clubs (Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni and Juan de Fuca). We also had 'snow birds' from the Prairies and England enjoying the fun and games!

Team of Choice and Adjusted Draw leagues as well as Open Draws were organized throughout the season.

In addition, we had a number of tournaments on the weekends.

We were also fortunate to have an exhibition of great bowling by four high calibre bowlers from the Pacific Indoor Bowls Club.

Session #5 started on March 16th and concluded on April 17th. We had five leagues this session. This was an expected reduction from the last session due to the imminent arrival of Spring (?!) and members being busy with a multitude of other activities.

The final Tournament of the indoor Winter season was held on March 14th and 15th. We had a full entry of 36 and, after all teams had played five games, it came down to the final four in the playoffs.

The winners were: Alan Brunskill, Ken Welwood and Lucille Picard.

In second place: Gavin Reid, Joan Doucet and Mike Ward.

Third place went to: Gary Robinson, Marian Lee and Francine Brunskill.

And in fourth place: Bill Clow, Pat Reid and Roberta Cole.

Congratulations to all participants on a well played tournament. A very big thank you to all those who brought in their home prepared goodies. The plates of refreshments just kept coming. What a treat!

Session #4 ended on March 13th. The winning teams were:

Monday, Men's Pairs (Early league): Gavin Reid and Joe Randazzo

Monday, Men's pairs: (Late league): Doug Ives and Alan Brunskill

Tuesday, Mixed Pairs: Pam Coward and Alan Fraser

Wednesday, Mixed Triples: Ken Chatfield, Gavin and Pat Reid

Wednesday, Mixed Pairs: Neil McCulloch and Dyan Galenza

Thursday, Mixed Pairs "AM": Kay and Charles MacIntyre

Thursday, Mixed Pairs "PM""; Cor and Helena Poland

Friday, Mixed Pairs: Pam Coward and Joe Randazzo

Congratulations to all of the winners.

Session #3 ended on February 6th.

The winning teams were:

Monday, Men's Pairs: Gavin Reid and Joe Randazzo.

Tuesday, Mixed Pairs: Margaret Clow and Mike Ward

Wednesday, Mixed Triples: Ken Chatfield, Gavin Reid and Pat Reid

Wednesday, Mixed Pairs: John Mills and Joe Randazzo

Thursday, Mixed Pairs: Tie: Mary Roughton and Rick Quibell

Kay and Charles MacIntyre

Friday, Mixed Pairs: Doug Ives and Dorothy Barr

Congratulations to all of the winners.