Lerwick Outdoor Bowling Club Shetland
News
L.O.B.C v Morton Lodge - 12th June
2021
Thirty players were on the green today playing
the annual fixture where half represent Morton Lodge 89 and half
represent the bowling club.
Five games were played over 16 ends with the
trophy going to the team with the highest shot
total.
After a run of victories for Morton Lodge, the club ran out victorious today with a final score of 87 shots to 69. Ian Scott from Morton Lodge is photographed presenting the trophy to Caroline Smith, the club vice-President.
George Wilsons Mixed Pairs - 5th June
2021
Today's competition was the George Wilson Mixed
Pairs. Twelve pairs took part, playing 3 seven end games on
different rinks against different opponents.
The winners were the established pair of Anne Robertson and Alex Elphinstone, photographed with the trophy.
Newhill's Quaich
- 29th May 2021
On a lovely warm afternoon, 30 members turned
out to play for the Newhill's Quaich trophy.
A slight re-vamp of the rules resulted in a
very close contest with most of the triples winning and losing
games over three 7 end matches.
However, the winning team turned out to be Jim Wood, Alex Elphinstone and Donald (Blondie) Campbell who are photographed with the trophy.
Robbie Watt Shield - 22nd May
2021
Today, 24 members took part in the Robbie Watt Shield. The first
half of the competition was played in light rain but, thankfully,
the rain stopped and the sun shone on the final section.
Over 3 games played on different rinks and in different playing
positions, the winner, with the most points was Willie
Coutts.
The President, Ewen MacRitchie, who was the runner-up, presented Willie (right) with the shield.
Opening Of The Green - 15th May
2021
Lerwick Outdoor Bowling Club held its first sweepstake of the new
season on Saturday afternoon. It was nice to return to the green
finally. Once again the President took on the Vice-president.
Twenty-six bowlers took part in the competition which was started
by Theresa Terris rolling the first jack of the season.
2021 Season Dates
Announced
The 2021 outdoor bowling season dates have been announced with
the opening of the green commencing on 15th May
Membership Forms Available
Soon
Membership forms will be made available for the 2021-2022 season
at the club house on 15th May from 1:30pm.
Covid-19 rules for playing bowls
Only paid up members will be permitted so that information can be gathered for NHS Track & Trace.
There will be sanitiser points all over provided.
Players will adhere to guidelines laid out by Bowls Scotland.
Lockers can be used subject to maintaining social distancing. No equipment hire will be available.
Physical contact should be avoided where possible (hand shaking etc.) Social distancing should be practiced where possible (more than 2 metres).
There will be limited use of the toilet facilities.
To minimise handling of cash the correct amount should be placed in the cash container. No change can be given.
