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BOWLS CANADA [2 records]

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Record 1 2017-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Bowling, Billiards and Other Ball Games
OBS

Bowls Canada Boulingrin (BCB) is the governing body responsible for lawn bowls in Canada. The BCB mission is [to] advance the sport of bowls in Canada. BCB is committed to the highest standards for the conduct and development of lawn bowls in Canada.

OBS

The Dominion Lawn Bowling Association (later the Canadian Lawn Bowling Council) was founded in 1924 ... [and] the Canadian Ladies' Lawn Bowling Council was organized [in 1971]. ... In 1983, the men's and women's national associations amalgamated to form Lawn Bowls Canada, which in 1999 was re-named Bowls Canada Boulingrin, in consideration of the many different surfaces (ie, indoor carpet, short mat) on which the game is currently enjoyed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Quilles, billards et autres jeux de boules
OBS

Bowls Canada Boulingrin est l'organisme directeur responsable du boulingrin au Canada. La mission de BCB consiste à faire progresser le boulingrin au Canada. BCB a la volonté de se conformer aux normes les plus élevées en ce qui a trait à la pratique et à la progression du boulingrin au Canada.

OBS

En 1983, l'organisme Canadian Lawn Bowling Council et l'organisme Canadian Ladies' Lawn Bowling Council ont fusionné pour créer l'organisme Bowls Canada Boulingrin.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Bowling, Billiards and Other Ball Games
OBS

The Blind Bowls Association of Canada (BBAC) was established to represent and promote the interests of blind and visually impaired lawn bowlers in Canada and abroad.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Quilles, billards et autres jeux de boules

Spanish

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