Welcome to The Burlington Lawn Bowling Club!
The Burlington Lawn Bowling Club (BLBC) is a private charter club located in the heart of Burlington, Ontario. The club is a member of District 5 of the Ontario Lawn Bowling Association (OLBA).
Once the pandemic has been resolved, the club invites you to join us for lively social interaction and mild exercise on the "GREEN" and we invite and encourage non-members to play as our guests. Lessons and loaner equipment are available for all who are interested in learning this sport. Guests may also use club bowls for a small fee. The club policies are subject to change and may be impacted by local and provincial health requirements. You are directed to contact the drawmaster on site in order to obtain the lastest information.
BLBC has two regulation-size greens of 8 rinks each. Bowling occurs virtually every day of the week during our operating season, usually in the afternoons and evenings. In addition, for the competitive bowler, the club also hosts numerous "Open Tournaments" and District & Provincial Championships throughout the year. For your enjoyment, the club is licensed for beer and wine service.
BLBC Spring Garage Sale Cancelled
We have asked our members for items they wish to donate the club and we thank you for your ongoing support. We would ask that you hold on to those items just a little bit longer until the fall. We will keep everyone apprised of the scheduled drop off dates and the day of the sale. We are also hoping to provide a pick up service of items for those that will be unable to make it down to the club.
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Greenskeepers were out today to cut the greens for the first time this year.
Great teamwork gang!
Club History
Once the early citizens of Burlington had time for leisure, lawn bowling quickly became the sport of choice. The sport was first organized in 1904 on the green at Trinity Methodist Church and at the Brant Hotel. As the sport became more popular, people built and owned their own lawn bowling greens.
Our present Club was formed by the amalgamation of the old Burlington Lawn Bowling Club on Elgin Street, the Aldershot Lawn Bowling Club on Shadeland Avenue, and the Roseland Park Bowling Club on Princess Street.
In 1969, a steering committee, under the chairmanship of Don Stephan and composed of Messrs. G. Goodall, J. Haggo, A. Hawson, E. Taylor of the Burlington Club; R. Chapman and W. Fellowes of the Aldershot Club; W. Consiglio and K. Morris of the Roseland Park Club, concluded an agreement with the Town of Burlington to construct two full size greens and a club house on town land at 2275 New Street (in Central Park). This was to be leased to the combined clubs under the name of the Burlington Lawn Bowling Club, for 25 years at a nominal fee, the premises at Elgin Street and Shadeland Avenue to be turned over to the town as our contribution to the project.
Construction was started in November 1969 and the greens were officially opened on June 5, 1971, by Mayor George Harrington, in the presence of a large turnout of members, friends and bowling officials from adjoining districts and from the Provincial Association. Membership in that first season was in excess of 200, almost evenly divided between men and women.
This is our 50th season and we're stronger than ever!
