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
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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