Willowdale hosted the provincial youth lawn bowling championships on July 2 and 3. Twelve young bowlers competed for a chance to play in the national championships in Port Credit, ON, which will be held July 31 to August 6.

Eight males and four females competed in round robin play on Saturday. Playoffs were held Sunday.

As we all know, the adjustment from grass to carpet (or vice-versa) takes some time. By the playoff round on Sunday, however, the young people made their adjustments.

There were some excellent shots made by all the bowlers in the elimination round. And the shots continued to improve through the games for gold, silver and bronze. There was much polite applause from spectators for shots well made on every rink.

Noah LaRoche (Burlington) took the gold, Jacob Hyatt (Cobourg) the silver and Jack Reistetter (Oakville) the bronze in the male category.

Ella Conlin (Oakville) took the gold, Ella Hammond (Oakville) the silver and Veronica McLean (Oakville) the bronze in the female category.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the weekend a success. The grounds looked great. The coffee and snacks flowed. And any problem that arose was solved.

Well done, everyone!