Canadian National Bowls Championships

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Canadian National Bowls Championships
Tournament information
SportLawn bowls
LocationCanada
Established1954
Administrator Bowls Canada
Website Bowls Canada

The Canadian National Bowls Championships is organised by Bowls Canada. The first National Championships was held in 1954 for the men's singles, pairs and fours (rinks). [1]

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History

The first mention of bowls in Canada was in 1734, when a British garrison at Nova Scotia was granted land to lay down a green. [2]

In 1930, bowls featured at the inaugural Commonwealth Games in Hamilton, Ontario. There were singles, pairs and rinks events.

Two years later in April 1932, the CLBA was constituted, assisted by Alfred Langford. The first President Dr. Weston Krupp and first Vice-president Walter H Cowan were both elected at the inaugural meeting held at the High Park Club, Toronto. [2]

Men's champions

YearSinglesPairsTriplesFoursRef
1954John Linford Sam Gardiner, Dick Williams n/aEdward Brown, H. Jenkins, George Mackintosh, Billy Calder
1955John MartinJ. Lang, H. Wheantn/aHarry Gardler, Harry Robertson, Stirling Shields, H.C. Woodin
1956John LinfordG.W. Davies, W. Blackn/aBert Gallagher, Harry Gardler, Harry Robertson, Stirling Shields
1957John Linford Sandy Houston, G. Dewarn/aBert Gallagher, Harry Gardler, Harry Robertson, Stirling Shields
1958Neal Salkeld Graham Jarvis, Tom Jarvisn/aL. Somerville, G. Binnie, D. Binnie, Billy Calder
1959Harold ClaytonJohn Miller, G.C. Watkinsn/aJ.H. McGuigan, G.T. Vogt, W. Huston, J.R. Gillette
1960M. DuranteJ. Hunter, G. Jacksonn/aJoe Dorsch, L. Moser, Ray Reidel, E. Engle
1961J.D. AndersonG. Rickson, W. Malinn/aEdward Brown, George Mackintosh, R.L. McGurk, T. Dickie
1962Stirling ShieldsRoss Moir, Aiia Hoarn/aEdward Brown, Billy Calder, R.L. McGurk, T. Dickie
1963 Sandy Houston Joe Dorsch, Ray Reideln/aE.L. Corcoran, C. Christensen, D. McQueen, A. Anthony
1964 Karl Beacom Joe Dorsch, Ray Reideln/aS.E. Bond, J.A. Wheler, G.J. Picken, W. Cowling
1965 Sandy Houston T. Griffith, Edward Brownn/aDon Beaupit, Jim Smart, Bill Gilbert, Fred Marcante
1966G. MacMillan Ronnie Jones, George Robbinsn/aAl Badley, Carl Theil, W. Devenny, Keith Snider
1967 Ronnie Jones Edward Brown, R.L. McGurkn/aJ. Jarvis, M.M Nelson, T.C. Malcom, G. Anderson
1968Bruce MathesonE. Munro, H. Justasonn/aGerry Whitley, D. Grant, H. Maxwell, W.C. Wert
1969Harold ClaytonHarry Elliott, John Henderson n/aTed Hodgson, James Denholm, Sam Caffyn, Tom Jarvis
1970 John Henderson A. Johnson, C. Burnsn/aBill Deakin, Neal Salkeld, Karl Beacom, Jim Law
1971Harry FiggRobert McIntosh, Jim Watkinn/aF. Johnson, G. Anderson, Sam Caffyn, B. Leadbetter
1972Barrie McFaddenNeal Salkeld, Jim Lawn/aM. Valoma, T. Lennie, P. Blustein, J. Morrisson
1973Dave BurrowsJames Macauley, Edward Franklinn/aJ. Tidd, J. Sproule, A. Brown, R. Campbell
1974 Ronnie Jones J. Forbes, G. Knoxn/aR. Larochelle, W. Kalke, B. Corcoran, Graham Jarvis
1975Bruce MathesonBrad Fleming, Burnie Gill n/aJ. Tidd, J. MacNeil, J. Wightman
1976Bill PostlewaiteK. Thompson, A. Ballemn/aD. Anthony, W. Kalke, H. Wheant, Bruce Matheson
1977Tom JarvisL. Sousae, John Henderson n/aJim Law, Bill Boettger, Ted Nowak, George Boxwell
1978 John Henderson Fred Bacon, Glen Pattonn/aBob Watkin, Bob McIntosh, Bill Watkin, Jim Watkin
1979 Ronnie Jones Bob McQuillan, George Boxwell n/aCameron Smith, Bob Stewart, Bob Gray, Ian Smith
1980 Dave Duncalf Graham Jarvis, Dave Brown n/aBob McQuillan, Louis Sousqe, Wayne Hopwood, Jack Mitchell
1981 Alf Wallace Dave Duncalf, Bob McQuillann/aTom Bowness, Ian Jones, Ron James, Bill Watkin
1982Robert WalkerJohn Bush, Dave Houtby n/aWilfred Wright, Richard Klemmer, Brad Flemming, Wayne Wright
1983 Mark Gilliland Alf Wallace, Jim Dobsonn/a Bill Boettger, Bill Amos, Bill Law, Jim Law
1984Bob Scullion George Boxwell, Robert Walkern/a Dave Duncalf, Dale Haggerty, Don Brown, Dave Brown
1985 Graham Jarvis B. McCartney, R. Ellisn/a Kevin Jones, Ronnie Jones, Huron Wintermute, Ken McIntyre
1986 Dave Duncalf Bob Scullion, Dave Brown n/aG. Ashford, L. Adams, W. Sembaluk, J. Toal
1987Dennis Mullane Keith Roney, Don Kuntzn/a Kevin Jones, Ronnie Jones, H. Wintermute, K. McIntyre
1988G. SingletonD. Robinson, E. Acornn/a George Boxwell, B. McQuillan, B. Hinksman, B. Taylor
1989Steve Forrest Alf Wallace, Greg Dolskyn/a Keith Roney, J. Zivec, Don Kuntz, D. Pope
1990John Donohue Dave Houtby, Omar Ivanovskisn/aPeter Fish, Dave Brown, Dave Duncalf, Mark Raymond
1991 Mark Gilliland Keith Roney, Don Kuntzn/aGraham Smith, Stephen Wood, Ian Smith, Ron Wood
1992 Mark Gilliland G. Singleton, M. Whyten/aSteve Forrest, N. Watkins, J. Aitken, M. Raymond
1993 Mark Gilliland Keith Roney, Don Kuntzn/aL. Adams, Steve Wojcik, W. Sembaluk
1994Greg DolskyLyall Adams, Steve Wojcikn/aJohn Donohue, Monty Adkin, Bob North, Ian Jones
1995 Mark Gilliland Cam Smith, Geoff Pershickn/a Keith Roney, Don Kuntz, Mark Sutyla, Tom Brown
1996 Alf Wallace Dennis Mullance, Terry O'Neilln/a Graham Jarvis, Bruce Matheson, Larry Clark, Edwin Waterson
1997Mark SutylaSteve Wojcik, Mike Cobbn/aDanny Ho, Mel Eccles, Jimmy Lai, Lou Sousae
1998 Alf Wallace Brad Fleming, Wayne Wrightn/aSteve Wojcik, Jim Dobson, Stan Nelson, Mike Cobb
1999T. Rosario Alf Wallace, Greg Dolskyn/aChris Grahame, Danny Ho, John Aveline, Alan Webster
2000Nick WatkinsSteve Shinnie, G. Lawn/aE. Waterson, Harry Rihela, Steve Santana, J. de Bruin
2001Edwin WaterstonSteve Ogden, Rob Kreppsn/aIvan Johannson, Gil Freschauf, Art Wieliczko, Barnes
2002David Anderson Alf Wallace, Lyall Adamsn/a Dave Houtby, Mark Sandford, Hugh Branston, Ian Jones
2003Ryan StadnykWayne Wright, Don Caswelln/a Steve McKerihen, David Anderson, Devonshire, Fred Wallbank
2004 Alf Wallace Ryan Bester, Bob Bestern/aIan Jones, Dave Houtby, Hugh Branston, Herb Nesbitt Jr.
2005 Kevin Jones Ryan Bester, Bob Bestern/a Steve McKerihen, David Anderson, Devonshire, Fred Wallbank
2006 Mark Sandford Hirendra Bhartu, Tim Mason n/a Ryan Bester, Mike Bester, Bob Bester, Chris Bester
2007Chad Trites Keith Roney, David Calamn/a Steve McKerihen, David Anderson, Devonshire, Fred Wallbank
2008 Hirendra Bhartu Mark Sandford, Jeff Hardingn/aLyall Adams, Pat Bird, Peter Mok, Ivan Johannsen
2009Vern GreenhillSteve Ogden, Stephen Bezanson n/aMike Doskas, Roger Smith, John Devlin, Stephen Sliman
2010 Michel Larue Steve Ogden, Stephen Bezanson n/a Steve McKerihen, David Anderson, John Devonshire, Fred Wallbank
2011Steve Santana Chris Stadnyk, Jeff Hardingn/aJon Pituley, Michael Pituley, Grant Wilkie, Murray Pituley
2012Jeff HardingSteve Ogden, Stephen Bezanson n/a Steve McKerihen, David Anderson, Adam McKerihen, Fred Walbank
2013David Anderson Kevin Jones, James Covelln/aChristie Grahame, Dave Baldwin, Stanley Chow, James Chen
2014Alfred WallaceJonathan Braun, James MacGowann/aCary Manns, Vince Mai, Kin On Lau, Clement Law
2015John Bjornson Greg Wilson, Derek Dillonn/aJon Pituley, Alex Scott, Michael Pituley, Grant Wilkie
2016 Pat Bird Jonathan Pituley, Michael Pituleyn/a Steve McKerihen, Dave Anderson, Jeff Harding, Fred Wallbank
2017Jerome KirbyDave Steffen, Rob Steffenn/a Pat Bird, Lyall Adams, Francis Standen, Herman Cooper
2018Earl LukJon Macdonald, Pat Bird n/aJurgen Fessler, Gary Pickering, Michael Spadafora, Mike Wagner
2019Michael LeongMichael Pituley, Jonathan Pituleyn/aDerek McKie, Lyall Mix, James Smith, Everett Zwiers
2020 & 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Pat Bird Steve Ogden, Stephen Bezanson n/a Pat Bird, Francis Standen, Mike O’Reilly, Jon MacDonald
2023 Pat Bird David Anderson, Jeffrey Hardingn/aJonathan Pituley, Carter Watson, Brandon Watson, Murray Pituley
2024 Owen Kirby Mike Bester, Owen Kirby Brad Roden, Pat Bird, Nathan Findlay Greg Wilson, Brad Roden, Nathan Findlay, Mike O'Reilly [3]

Women's champions

YearSinglesPairsTriplesFoursRef
1972Kaye MinionsShirley Otis, Nellie KlippK. Watt, J. Armstrong, E. Hodkinsonn/a
1973Kaye MinionsLilian Crocker, J. CatlowC. Newbigging, M. Strachan, J. Whitfieldn/a
1974Muriel HolnessMary Hoskin, Norma GrantD. Wagg, R. Laushway, E. Crossenn/a
1975A. WatsonM. Paterson, Dorothy RandleShirley Otis, Nellie Klipp, June Bell n/a
1976 June Bell I. Appleby, B. CrickS. Kinton, Freda Munro, D. Stirlingn/a
1977C. McGregorDebbie Ballem, E. MobbsF. Sims, A. Pentland, M. Townsendn/a
1978Nell HunterDoris Ralph, Minnie PriceAgnes Bowlby, Jean Wintermute, Dorothy Mogridgen/a
1979Selena SilvaDorothy Randle, Mari PatersonAgnes Bowlby, Jean Wintermute, Dorothy Mogridgen/a
1980Dorothy RandlePeggy Sims, Sue KintonAnnette Tidd, Joan Sproule, Janet Campbelln/a
1981Jean BlackKathy Finch, Ruth FoutsTrudy Corcoran, Ethel Jones, Evelyn Belln/a
1982Dorothy RandleRuth Fouts, Kathy FinchShirley Otis, Norma Grant, Lynda Robbinsn/a
1983Nell HunterDorothy Macey, Alice Duncalf Kathy Finch, Ruth Fouts, Doreen Jarvien/a
1984Nell HunterDorothy Macey, Alice Duncalf Debbie Neilson, Peggy Dobson, Margaret Hughesn/a
1985Jean WintermuteDebbie Foster, J. WightmanDorothy Macey, Alice Duncalf, M. Veitchn/a
1986Kathy FinchDorothy Macey, Alice Duncalf Vivian Dearborn, Helen Whalley, Irene Darlingn/a
1987Christine AdamsDorothy Macey, Alice Duncalf Kathy Finch, S. Broomhall, S. Duncann/a
1988T. RelmerDorothy Macey, Sheila ButtarE. Green, E. Bell, E. Skilesn/a
1989 Jean Roney D. Neilson, Freda Munron/aDorothy Macey, Sheila Buttar, S. Broomhall, H. Lam
1990Dorothy MaceyRosina Toal, Margaret Fettesn/aElaine Jones, Marlene Cleutinx, Joan Beveridge, Clarice Fitzpatrick
1991Dot BennettMark Meaney, Nell Huntern/a Margaret Richards, Pierette Dery, Johanne Ducap, Laurie Develin
1992 Margaret Richards D. Sibley, J. Margurumn/a Alice Duncalf, Leona Peterson, Selina Jarvis, A. Eccles
1993 Jean Roney Dorothy Macey, B. Harringtonn/a Alice Duncalf, Leona Peterson, Selina Jarvis, A. Eccles
1994Laura DewaldElaine Jones, Betty Johnsonn/a Alice Duncalf, Leona Peterson, Selina Jarvis, Juanita Tucker
1995 Alice Duncalf Doreen Creaney, Glenna Bostonn/a Jean Roney, Clem Grant, Irma Bricker, Kelly Rasmussen
1996 Margaret Richards Selina Jarvis, Beryl Harringtonn/aMarlene Cleutinx, Myrna Oliver, Audrey Schmidt, Glenda Buhr
1997Sheila ButtarLaura Dewald, Harriette Pituley n/a Jean Roney, Anita Nivala, Clem Grant, Irma Bricker
1998Sheila ButtarBetty Walker, Lynn McElroyn/aLaura Dewald, Cecilia Gillespie, Merle Ackerman, Harriette Pituley
1999Doreen Creaney Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong, Clarice Fitzpatrickn/aAndrea Weigand, Jo Ann Bugler, Gloria McFalls, Carol Carter
2000Vivian Condran Melissa Ranger, D. Rangern/aLaura Dewald, Cecilia Gillespie, Merle Ackerman, Harriette Pituley
2001Lynn McElroy Jean Roney, Rachel Larsonn/aLaura Dewald, Merle Ackerman, Sylvia Muz, Jean Van Iderstine
2002Clarice FitzpatrickAnnette Tidd, Debbie Fostern/aWalker, Lynn McElroy, Elston, Johnson
2003 Melissa Ranger Jean Roney, Merle Ackermann/a Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong, Elaine Jones, Clarice Fitzpatrick, Marilyn Baron
2004Laila HassanAnnette Tidd, Debbie Fostern/aJo Ann Bugler, Goria McFalls, Diane Terry, Carol Carter
2005Shirley KoMaureen Thompson, Carol Cartern/aCecilia Gillespie, Sylvia Muz, Heather Howard, Wendy
2006 Leanne Chinery Harriette Pituley, Rachel Larsonn/aElaine Jones, Clarice Fitzpatrick, Anne Wright, Marilyn Baron
2007Elaine JonesClarice Fitzpatrick, Marilyn Baronn/aJo Ann Bugler, Maureen Thompson, Gloria McFalls, Carol Carter
2008Elaine JonesMarlene Cleutinx, Carolynn Doann/a Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong, Clarice Fitzpatrick, Donna Law, Marilyn Baron
2009Josephine Lee Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong, Clarice Fitzpatrickn/aPatricia Walker, Cathy Wieliczko, Gayell Slater, Julie Ford
2010Clarice FitzpatrickRosina Toal, Laura Lochanskin/aMargaret Fettes, Gayell Slater, Cathy Wieliczko, Patricia Walker
2011Elaine JonesBetty Van Walleghem, Sandra Mulhollandn/a Kelly McKerihen, Laura Seed, Lisa McKerihen, Heather Battles
2012 Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong Clarice Fitzpatrick, Marilyn Baronn/aElaine Jones, Betty Van Walleghem, Betty Grundy, Sandra Mulholland
2013Fran ScottCecilia Gillespie, Gayell Slatern/a Harriette Pituley, Jean Roney, Rachel Larson, Fran Scott
2014 Jean Roney Betty Van Walleghem, Sandra Mulhollandn/a Jean Roney, Jordan Kos, Clem Grant, Carolyn Jones
2015 Harriette Pituley Laila Hassan, Chrystal Shephardn/aMary Wright, Anne Mathie, Belle Chan, Anne Van Bastelaere
2016Mary WrightVivien Chan, Gigi Chann/aElizabeth Cormack, Laila Hassan, Gloria Cheung, Helena Ho
2017Mary WrightClairce Fitzpatrick & Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong n/aJosephine Lee, Pricilla Westlake, Sarina Mak, Gigi Chan
2018 Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong Cecilia Gillespie, Pat Vosn/aJosephine Lee, Pricilla Westlake, Sarina Mak, Gigi Chan
2019Cathy LarkingPeggy Plathan, Patricia Walkern/aClaire Day, Amanda Berg, Jennifer MacDonald, Val Wilson
2020 & 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Jordan Kos Elizabeth Cormack, Chrystal Shephardn/aTammy Foster-Veinot, Jackie Foster, Debbie Foster, Lorraine Bezanson
2023Claire DayElizabeth Cormack, Chrystal Shephardn/a Harriette Pituley, Rachel Larson, Heather Howard, Eileen McLelland
2024Betty Van WalleghemJan Robinson, Bev RobinsonCathy Selzler, Shannon Roden, June JiTammy Foster-Veinot, Jackie Foster, Ann Marie Siteman, Lorraine Bezanson [3]

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