Ontario 5 Pin Bowlers Association
3 Concorde Gate - Suite 209 M3C 3N7 Toronto, ON, Canada

1963 - Cec Crane (Tri County) Canadian Champion! Cec on the left, with Ernie Philpott

1988 York West mens Back (L to R) - Steve Konopelky, Paul Parnell, Basil Gasdia, Connie Dalessandro, Lorne Shook Front (L to R) - Phil O'Leary (coach), John McKay, John Brand

1988 Ontario Durham ladies Back (L to R) - Diane MacLeod, Sherry Gervais, Joyce Cassells, Wendy Harding, Betty Jones Front (L to R) - Jodi Wilhelm, Ken Gorman (coach), Bobby Ann Fairey

The O5PBA held its AGM meeting via a Zoom Video Conference for the first time in our Association history. The AGM ran from 9:00am to 5:00pm, over-all was well received by those who participated either as a delegate or invited guest. Originally this meeting would have taken place in the mid June timeframe, but due to COVID-19 was postponed until a later date. With the option of holding a normal face to face meeting not available, the Board of Directors went with a Zoom video... conference call that had upwards of 60 registered participants, as well as others who listened in from those who were registered for the meeting. All Directors delivered their respective reports and questions were asked where required by the delegates in attendance. Some of the motions that did not have an impact on the current 2020/21 season were tabled to the 2021 Annual Meeting in June. The draft minutes of the meeting will be posted as soon as the O5PBA Secretary can get them transcribed. There were 4 spots available for election to the Board of Directors, two of the three incumbents allowed their names to stand for election and 1 name was nominated from the field, with the nominations closing, the three where acclaimed to three year terms, leaving one vacancy on the Board of Directors that the new Board will look to appoint a person to fill during the next month or two. Congratulations to Neil Anderson, Brenda Hamilton and John Cresswell on their new 3 year terms on the O5PBA Board of Directors. If anyone was offended by my closing comments, my apologies, the comments were in jest to an ongoing inside joke between Terry, Chris and myself. It was not meant to offend anyone and if someone was offended, once again, my sincere apologies. In closing, we want to wish Terry Farrell all the best in her future endeavours, as she decided to not run for the Board. This will allow her more time to focus on her family and working with her local association. Please stay safe, take care of those around you and go bowling whenever you can. Hopefully, we see you on the lanes in the near future!

The Carling 'Red Cap' Trophy Bert Adams on the right May 1955

The October 2020 Newsletter, it is also posted on the O5PBA website!

1975 Toronto mens Back (L to R) - Garry Lahoda, Corky Rumsam, Russ Hurcom (coach), Gaston Puls, Jean-Paul Beaupre Front (L to R) - Bob Anderson and Bob Falconer

Some fun on a Tuesday night! Your top 10 men's and ladies averages!

1997 - Ontario Durham mens Back (L to R) - Tom Graham, Seb Blanchet, Doug White (coach), Mike O'Donnell, Sid Morris, Dave Slappendel, Ross McNicholl Front (L to R) - John Inglis, Greg Peteraitis, Palmer Knight

1997 - Stacey Zammit (Central Ontario)

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

Happy September everyone! Our September Newsletter has been posted on the O5PBA website and can also be found below! Good luck to everyone who's seasons are getting started!

1961 Back (L to R) - Marg Walford, Theda Procher, Doris Glanfield, Eileen Huston Front (L to R) - Tiny Baker, Mabel McDowell, Vi Warn... Interesting, it says 'Instructress' on some of the shirts, not 'Instructor'

1997 - York Simcoe ladies Back (L to R) - Shannon Wright, Laura Lee McClellan, Shelly Parker, Tracey Kerr, Lisa Groombridge Front (L to R) - Michelle Swan, Jim Preston (coach), Sandi Denbury

UPDATED - Aug. 28, 2020 Please note the Return to Play Introduction document has been revised with changes to league play. This replaces all previous versions. We have posted the Return to Play Phase 2 & 3 documents. They can be found on the O5PBA website under the policies section: ... http://o5pba.ca/policies/ Direct links are below: Return to Play - Phase 2&3 Introduction http://o5pba.ca//COVID-O5PBA-Return-to-Play-moves-to-Phase Return to Play - Phase 2 - League Play http://o5pba.ca///2020/08/Return-to-Play-O5PBA-Phase-2.pdf Return to Play - Phase 3 - Tournament Play http://o5pba.ca///2020/08/Return-to-Play-O5PBA-Phase-3.pdf

Unknown year / event Tom Craig - back far right

1966 London ladies L to R - Betty Lou Field, Joyce Waite, Jeanette Nagy, Dolly Young, Bernice Berdan, Joan Clarke, Vic Maseo (coach)

Ontario Durham mens team Not sure of year - Harold Ballem is in the picture If anyone can match names to faces, please comment below

1966 Niagara Peninsula ladies Dot Britton - second from left Other members - Shirley Neal, Marj Summers, Doris Allard, Lillian Thompson, Wynnie Allen, Joanne Bennett (coach)... If anyone can match names to faces, please comment below