Governor Generals Tournament
History of the Governor General’s Lawn Bowling Tournament
In 1928, the then Governor General of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable Viscount Willingdon presented a silver trophy to the Eastern Ontario Lawn Bowling Association for annual competition between Men’s ‘fours’ teams from the Eastern Ontario LBA and the Québec Lawn Bowling Federation. The tournament alternated between the two provinces hosted by various Clubs.
In 1993, the ladies joined the event and in 1994, His Excellency, the Right Honourable Raymond John Hnatyshyn provided a new trophy to match the Willingdon Cup which is played for by Ladies ’fours’ teams from Ontario and Quebec. To recognize both the historic and feminine quality of the tournament the trophy was named the Governor General’s Rose Bowl.
The Eastern Ontario Lawn Bowling Association became part of the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association (OLBA) in 1957, thus the ’Ontario’ side of the Tournament Committee is governed by District 16 of OLBA. In 1989, the Ladies and Men’s Associations amalgamated. Despite these changes, the “Governor General’s” as it is affectionately known, has survived as an important and prestigious part of the regional bowling calendar.
The Tournament also includes competition between the Ladies and Men’s Novice Singles winners from District 16 of OLBA and their counterparts of the Quebec LBF.
The Willingdon Cup has been played for in every year since its inception. A Joint Committee representing both provinces is responsible for organizing the event.
In 1928, the then Governor General of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable Viscount Willingdon presented a silver trophy to the Eastern Ontario Lawn Bowling Association for annual competition between Men’s ‘fours’ teams from the Eastern Ontario LBA and the Québec Lawn Bowling Federation. The tournament alternated between the two provinces hosted by various Clubs.
In 1993, the ladies joined the event and in 1994, His Excellency, the Right Honourable Raymond John Hnatyshyn provided a new trophy to match the Willingdon Cup which is played for by Ladies ’fours’ teams from Ontario and Quebec. To recognize both the historic and feminine quality of the tournament the trophy was named the Governor General’s Rose Bowl.
The Eastern Ontario Lawn Bowling Association became part of the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association (OLBA) in 1957, thus the ’Ontario’ side of the Tournament Committee is governed by District 16 of OLBA. In 1989, the Ladies and Men’s Associations amalgamated. Despite these changes, the “Governor General’s” as it is affectionately known, has survived as an important and prestigious part of the regional bowling calendar.
The Tournament also includes competition between the Ladies and Men’s Novice Singles winners from District 16 of OLBA and their counterparts of the Quebec LBF.
The Willingdon Cup has been played for in every year since its inception. A Joint Committee representing both provinces is responsible for organizing the event.
Ontario GG Champions
2019
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Women's Fours Medalists
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(A) Michelle Mackay, Dawn Voisey, Karie Chant, Tina Dutta
(B) Pat Rose, Debbie Ferrill, Ann Marie Waddell, Suzanne Erickson |
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Men's Fours Medalists
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(A) Derek McKie, Zach Steele, Rob Rienzo, Gerry Laporte
(B) Blaine Phillips, Dave Jefferies, Graham Murray, Grant Fletcher |
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Women's Novice Medalist
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Isabelle Dobbing
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Men's Novice Medalist
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Dan Carnrite
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2018
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Women's Fours Medalists
Men's Fours Medalists
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(A) Michelle Mackay, Dawn Voisey, Karie Chant, Tina Dutta
B) Sandra Jefferies, Flo Silvestro, Joelle Massey, Karen Oatman (A) Derek McKie, Zach Steel, Russel Oatman, Graham Murray
(B) David Jefferies, John Wilson, Rico Silvestro, Grant Fletcher |
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Women's Novice Medalist
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Cheryl McBain
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Men's Novice Medalist
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Mark Sander
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2017
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Women's Fours Medalists
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(A) Rosalie Parsons Brown, Sandra Jefferies, Flo Silvestro, Karen Oatman
(B) Tessa Mackechnie, Margaret Sutton, Heather Stevens, Michelle Mackay |
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Men's Fours Medalists
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(A) Blaine Phillips, Gerry Laporte, Ted Dingle, Peter Altous
(B) John Wilson, David Jefferies, Gregory Brown, Rico Silvestro |
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Women's Novice Medalist
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Dawn Voisey
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Men's Novice Medalist
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Stephen Lawn
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2016
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Women's Fours Silver Medalists
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Sandra Jefferies, Flo Silvestro, Karen Oatman, Patricia Garvin
Evanee Kenward, Sheila Rogers, Hilary Gilbert, Joannie Marks |
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Men's Fours Silver Medalists
Women's Novice Gold Medalist
Men's Novice Gold Medalist
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Rob Rienzo, Blaine Phillips, Gerry Laporte, William Smalluk
Ted Tozer, Bill Aitken, Gary Partington, Robert Allen Michelle Mackay
Derek McKie
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2015
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Women's Fours Silver Medalists
Men's Fours Gold Medalists
Women's Novice Silver Medalist
Men's Novice Silver Medalist
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Teresa Derouin, Terry Davidson, Anne Marie Waddell, Margaret Harding
Margaret Sutton, Joannie Marks, Heather Stevens, Debbie Ferrill Grant Fletcher, Bill Sheffield, John Stevenson, John Bennett
Paul Juneau, Gerry Laporte, Bill Aitken, Ted Dingle Barbara Stephens
John Campbell
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2014 Ontario Fours
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2013
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Women's Fours Medalists
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(A) Teresa Derouin, Shirley Burns-Nichol,Holly Dobson, Margaret Harding
(B)Ursula Cooney, Judy Steinke, Joan Hofman,Jennifer Amphlett |
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Men's Fours Medalists
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(A) Rob Rienzo, Gianni Bertazzo, Zach Steele, William Smalluk
(B)David Jefferies, Rico Silvestro, Grant Fletcher, Gerry Laporte |
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Women's Novice Medalist
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Cathy Pilon
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Men's Novice Medalist
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Everett Zwiers
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Ontario Governor Generals Shirts presentation
L-R: Jane Maloney, President District 16; Aisling Keenan, District Manager, Senior Discovery Tours; Ontario Trustees Joannie Marks, Tony Bernard, Gerry Laporte; Wayne Harding 1st Vice-President District 16
Aisling Keenan, the Ottawa District Manager for Senior Discovery Tours presents new team Ontario shirts for the annual Governor General’s tournament between Eastern Ontario and Quebec to District 16.
Senior Discovery Tours is now the major sponsor for the Governor General’s Tournament and in April 2017 will be providing $500 per year towards the event.
The Governor General Tournament Committee and Trustees are very grateful to Senior Discovery Tours for their support.
Senior Discovery Tours is now the major sponsor for the Governor General’s Tournament and in April 2017 will be providing $500 per year towards the event.
The Governor General Tournament Committee and Trustees are very grateful to Senior Discovery Tours for their support.
More about our sponsor can be found at seniordiscoverytours.ca
