Central Ontario 5 Pin Bowlers' Association
25 Fairview Road West L5B3Y8 Mississauga, ON, Canada

1976 - Central Ontario mens L to R - Gord Hobson, Pat Jepson, Nino Fatica, Frank Boiani, Gil Lutes, Jim Nicholson Absent from the picture - Al McKenzie

Tee Off times now available. Submit your foursome and select your time. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

The COBA 5 Pin Board of Directors are excited to announce that we are able to host our Annual Golf Tournament in support of Special Olympics. Attached are the details. Book your spot, with your paid entry. Due to COVID-19 we will be having tee off times and a box lunch.

Hear from Linda at Hopedale Bowl in South Oakville Centre who invites you to come down for a safe and fun bowling experience. All safety protocols are being enforced making your time enjoyable and worry free. Hit the lanes then grab a bite to eat in Bronte the perfect weekend plans

Please see this announcement from the O5PBA.

Welcome Back to Bowling!!! Attached is the September Newsletter. Leagues are forming and bowling is resuming following social distancing and mask guidelines.

Please see this announcement from the C5PBA

Leagues are forming for the 2020/2021. Social distancing and mask polices are in affect.

Only 4 spots remain!!! Get your 4some in to avoid disappointment!!!

Here is an update regarding the remaining COBA events scheduled for this bowling season.

Many have been asking for an update on the remaining Provincial tournaments. Please see the below press release for all updates.

There have been several questions around the upcoming provincial events. Please see the below press release for details. The PDF version can be found: http://o5pba.ca/news/

These are strange times. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the next 2 weeks (at least) will be very quiet. Many small businesses, including the bowling centers, will be closing until the end of the month. Once life is back to normal, please support these businesses to help them survive these unusual times. Our next zone event is scheduled for Sunday, April 5th. At this point, we have not postponed it, but we are revisiting that every day as more information is available. We ask that everyone follow the guidelines and recommendations so that the spread of this virus is contained as much as possible. And please remember to check on your loved ones, especially those in high risk groups, to make sure they are OK.

Due to COVID-19, we are all in a place we do not feel as comfortable as we once did. All of us have our opinion on the things that could be done to make it seem... better, our society gives us the levity to express our opinion how we wish, no opinion is right or wrong, it is an opinion, do I agree with all the comments, you can guess that answer, but I do know we as a society will work through this together and come our stronger at the other end. Many businesses are closing to allow their employees time to deal with the COVID-19 in a way each of us feels appropriate. I am a small business owner and I have seen a steep down turn in business at this time, NEBs Fun World closing and following the timelines the Ontario Government has imposed on schools to be closed is a business decision they had to do due for their reason. As was announced by the O5PBA in its COVID-19 statement a couple of days ago, we too, are going off the guidance of the Government of Ontario, Government of Canada and the World Health organization. Our next provincial championships are not until Easter weekend which is after the current shutdown recommended by one or more of these organizations. The people who volunteer to be Directors of the Ontario 5 Pin Bowlers’ Association and the office staff are working on behalf of the members of our association, but please remember these are volunteers many of which have their own jobs/businesses that are affected by COVID-19. We have a scheduled conference call on Wednesday evening and we will release a update to our COVID-19 Statement shortly after the meeting. I remember back in my early days of bowling and running my hands across the steel ball that was sitting in a water bath, getting my hands all wet and then drying them off on the towels provided by the centre, how times have changed, a number of years ago this was deemed a health hazard and removed from most if not all centres across the country. Prior to COVID-19 we all did the high fives as a show of support for each other in our efforts to do well on the lanes at our great game of 5 pin bowling, will that change, I sure it will, do I know how, not a clue, but I bet you we as a sport will come out of this stronger that we ever have been. Today is a baby shower for my first grand child, leading up to this our family has been planning it for months, in the last week the number of those who had replied they were coming for one reason or another many were unable to attend. We even posted a sign that said, Due to COVID-19 we ask that there be NO HUGGS, NO HANDSHAKES and NO KISSES, but we truly appreciate you and our best wishes. I have changed how I greet people, how I open a closed door, is it right? For me it is, each of us, have our own way of dealing with COVID-19. Am I concerned what the world brings for the bundle of joy growing in my step daughters tummy, you bet your ASS I am, but I know, based on how society has gotten through other issues in the past, we will be a changed society, will be stronger and we will make it.

Sad news, O5 Hall of Fame member Primo Falcioni passed away last Friday at the age of 98. Here is a link to his obituary: https://turnerporter.permavita.com/site/PrimoFalcioni.html

February News Letter. Note the 3rd shift added to the Holiday Classic on March 1, 2020

Bowling school is a great opportunity for our youth.

January newsletter!!

Congratulations to our Youth Challenge mixed team on their victory at the Provincial Championships today at NEB's ion Oshawa! More details to follow.

Hi all. We have 11 teams registered for the 2 pm shift and 14 for the 7pm shift. Lots of space still available.

February Hybrid Tournament

Submit your registrations for the 2 pm or 7pm shift

Attached is the December Newsletter!!

Yet another one of our greats has passed away. Jean Spry was inducted into the O5PBA Hall of Fame as a Builder earlier this year. She will be missed. http://www.maccoubrey.com/notice/5542

We are pleased to announce the 2020 inductees into the Central Ontario 5 Pin Bowlers’ Association Hall of Fame. On March 6th, 2020 we will recognize Bill Schwemlein and Wade Thompson for their accomplishments on the lanes! Information on tickets will follow.

Congratulations to all the bowlers. Here is the final standing for senior open and regular open

After 19 and 9.

After 18 and senior after 8

Open after 17. Senior after 7

Regular open after 16. Senior open after 6

After 15. We will be on break till 1:30

Open qualifying after 13

Results after 12 games for the Open

Congratulations to Jim Head for his 1st 450 game. Jim was inducted earlier this year into the Ontario. 5pin hall of fame!

Open/Senior Open - Coaching update! This past year at the AGM there was a change to the coaching selection process. All coaches interested is coaching at the provincials will be asked to confirm what teams they would be interested in coaching Men’s... Ladies’ Mixed Seniors They will also be asked to indicate if they would be willing to coach another zone at provincials if not selected by their own zone. All coaches that are interested in coaching another zone (if not selected) will be put on a list for selection from another zone. If at any stage, if a coach is asked to coach a team and they say no. They will be removed from the list for the current season Included is a screenshot of the full rule from the green book.

Central after 10 games. It’s been a tough day on the lanes!

Standings after 5

Good luck to all the bowlers competing today!

Here is the lane draw for week 1 of the Open tomorrow at Brampton Bowl. Registration is at 8:30am. Check the weather and leave yourself enough time if the weather is bad, and please drive carefully!

Note the date change for the High Low Doubles!

Here are the final standings for our Youth Challenge zone qualifying held at Hopedale Bowl. Congratulations to all of the bowlers who qualify and will be representing Central Ontario at the Youth Challenge Provincials in Oshawa on Sunday, January 12, 2020.

Hi everyone. Remember to send in your entry!

The schedule for the open and senior open at provincial.

Congratulations to the winners of the Executive tournament on November 16th! The event was held at Centre Bowl and there were 26 competitors. Ryan Groombridge (+106) Harold Neily (+99) and George Roberton (+92) will be representing Central Ontario at the Provincial Finals at Victoria Bowl on February 23, 2020.

Good luck to all the bowlers at the Executive tournament!

Attached is the November Newsletter Sections included: - O5PBA Hall of Fame Inductees - Tentative Open and Senior Open Schedule - COBA Hybrid Tournament... - Coaching Reminder - Upcoming Tournaments - Individual Awards If you have any suggestions for the newsletter send a message.

Photos from the hall of fame

At the Ontario 5 Pin Bowlers’ Association 41st Awards Dinner! Congratulations to all the inductees!

Time to sign up for the hybrid tournament. Spots are starting to fill up. Send a note if you want a spot

October newsletter. Check out the new tournament!

Ontario 5 pin newsletter

First night of bowling for the Beech St Mixed Triples league is Thursday, October 17, 2019. If you are interested in joining, enter your own team, or join on your own and we will find you a spot. Last year, we had 10 teams, we are hoping to add a couple of more this year.

Effective January 1, 2020 all Ontario coaches must have completed the Commit to Kids online training to be eligible to coach at the O5PBA Youth Challenge prov...incials and attend the Bowling School. Commit to Kids $12 - https://www.protectchildren.ca//commit-to-kids-for-coaches/ Effective January 1, 2020 all Ontario coaches must have completed the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders online training to be eligible to coach at the Youth Challenge/Winter Games and the National Youth Challenge. Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders $30 - https://c5pba.respectgroupinc.com/ Effective the 2020-2021 season, all Competitive Coaches must have completed the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders online course or they will no longer be eligible to coach at the national level as per C5PBA policy.

The Hall of Fame dinner will be held on Nov.2, 2019 in Hamilton! Contact Rhonda, in the office to get your ticket!

Welcome to a new bowling season. Attached is the August/September Newsletter!

Upcoming intro to competition course offered in York Simcoe!