Mixed Pairs Tournament July 21, 2025
Ten teams participated in the Pairs Tournament on an overcast summer day. The action went swiftly with Steve Goodmanson and Dan McGillvray besting the other pairs. Coming in second were Mike Newton and Herb Smith followed by Tim Adkins and Dee Press in third place.
Men's Two Bowl Triples Tournament June 16, 2025
Tournament director Jack Bucey decided to try out a new tournament format for our club. Eighteen members chose to give it a try. With only two bowls per player, precision was king. The winning team of Bob Livermont, Mark Pendlebury and Mike Newton were accurate enough to go undefeated. Jerry Beatty, Jack Bucey and Dan McGillvray were close behind in second place. Participants enjoyed the quick and dynamic pace.
Martinez Memorial Tournament Sunday June 8, 2025
Oxnard weather provided a nice crisp clear day this year for some spirited tournament competition. There was a full house of 16 teams participating, 13 of which were from visiting clubs. Jack Bucey did an excellent job as tournament director and the hospitality team provided treats sweet and savory. Congratulations and thanks to all who participated and volunteered. Our winners all came from Santa cities- Barbara, Monica and Anita. Ho, Ho, Ho.
And the winners were:
First Place- Chris Trenschie, Regina Sabens and Mark Sabens from Santa Barbara LBC.
Second Place- Greg Poshepny, Maureen Schulte and Bruce Sewhoy from Santa Monica LBC.
Third Place- Kay Tong, Ping Sun and Jeff Ge from Santa Anita LBC.
Mens' Singles May 23, 2025.
There was a full house for the Men's Singles Tournament. 3 bowls and 4 ends. The winners bowled well with a 1, 3 and 5 point split to determine the undefeated champs. Congrats to Steve Goodmanson in first place, Mike Newton in second and Bob Williams in third. Dick and Linus joined in to help fill out the field and Linda, Susan, Joyce, Gloria and Jack were very helpful spotting the jacks and winners.
Friendly Valley Tournament. May 17, 2025.
Five Oxnard LBC teams made the trek to the Friendly Valley Bowling Club Tournament and one team came back with the win. Conditions were challenging but the greens were rolling well. Congratulations to our champion bowlers.
Mixed Australian Doubles Tournament April 30, 2025
Ten teams participated on a grey Wednesday to compete in Australian Doubles. The scores were tight as were the measuring challenges (see photo of Bob and David in the ditch.) Jack Bucey was the official supervisor and keeper of the scoreboard.Jack observed that the greens were rolling well and the new club shirts looked marvelous.
The Results
First Place- Steve Goodmanson and Ron Pasmant.
Second Place- Tim Adkins and Dick Gibson.
Third Place- Jerry Beatty and Peter Westray.
Cut-Throat Tournament March 26, 2025
Eighteen club members turned out on a damp chilly Wednesday morning that quickly heated up to a three person showdown. The finalists were a repeat of last years championship round. They were tied after three ends and each was skunked twice during the playoff. Mike Newton manged to score one more point than Gloria Brown for second place. Our return champion was Steve Goodmanson. Nicely played.
Men's Two Ball Triple Tournament February 26, 2025
The Oxnard Lawn Bowl club tried out a two ball tournament format for the first time. Players found it interesting and challenging. There was a feeling that the strategy was similar to a team Cutthroat game. The pace was quick and the scoring was difficult.
Novice/Vet Tournament January 29, 2025
Eight teams turned out to participate in the Novice and Veterans tournament this year. Participants got to experience play in some different positions and one of our novices played Skip!
And the results were: First Place- Angel Lopez, Patti Mauch, Tony Cunningham. Second Place- Steve Goodmanson, Mark Pendlebury, Jack Bucey. Third Place- Linus Raibys, Bob Williams, Rich Purcell.
Men's Novice Tournament January 8, 2025
Six men turned out for a challenging trio of singles games and one got his name etched onto the trophy.
Thanks to Dick Gibson, Marian Williams and Jack Bucey for helping the event by being markers.
And the results were: Bob Williams - First Place, Tim Adkins - Second Place and Ron Pasmant - Third Place.
Congratulations!
Doubles Tournament November 13, 2024
Eight teams participated in the Club Doubles Tournament on a clear dry November day. The bowls were rolling quickly and the breaks went to: First Place - Jerry Beatty and Tony Cunningham, Second Place - Steve Goodmanson and Bobby Montiel, and Third Place - Jack Bucey, Tim Adkins and Susan LaCroix. Congrats!
SouthWest Men's Vet/Novice Tournament September 2024
From Linda Love, Mackenzie Park Lawn Bowls Club:
There were 18 entries in this tournament, and they came from Cambria, Oxnard, MacKenzie Lawn Bowls Club, Santa Barbara Lawn Bowls Club, and Friendly Valley. Two games were played before lunch and two after lunch, and I can personally say that four games in one day is a lot. Scott Roberts did a fantastic job of keeping track of the scorecards and ran a smooth ship. When the final results were in, Scott said the scores were the closest he had ever seen in this tournament. Teams from Oxnard came in FIRST, Bob Williams with Jack Bucey, and SECOND, Art Roberts with Tim Adkins because they won all four of their games. Michael Stein and Linda Love came in third with 3 wins and a loss, and the team from Cambria came in fourth with 3 wins and a loss.
Men's Doubles Tournament August 30, 2024
Sixteen gentlemen showed up to compete on a fine Friday of a holiday weekend. Tournament director, Jack Bucey oversaw a fierce battle over second place. The winners came out undefeated! Well done by all.
And the results were:
First Place- Steve Goodmanson and Tim Adkins
Second Place- Herb Smith and Lenny LaCroix
Third Place- Peter Westray and Mark Pendlebury
Fourth Place- Ken Paddock and Ron Pasmant
Ecton Triples Tournament July 21, 2024
Twelve teams turned out on a beautiful July day in downtown Oxnard to compete in the Ecton Tournament. Participants included members from Cambria, Laguna, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, Friendly Valley and Oxnard Lawn Bowling Clubs.
With President Jack Bucey's organization and an enthusiastic group of volunteers the event went off with fanfare.
After 324 bowls the victors were determined by a close margin.
First Place- Steve Goodmanson, Jack Bucey, Gloria Brown. (Oxnard LBC)
Second Place- Angel Lopez, Steve Mount, Alex De Garza. (Santa Monica LBC)
Third Place- Joel Evans, Trevor Broesamle, Ron Irwin. (Santa Barbara LBC)
Fourth Place- Rob Humphrey, Gene Brughelli, Doug Wisecarver. (Cambria LBC)
Women's Singles Tournament June 26, 2024
Six competitive ladies turned out for the Women's Singles Tournament on a lovely bowling Wednesday. Thanks to all the ladies that made the effort to turnout in support of this club function and to all those that helped organize and run it.
The top three competitors were:
First Place- Gloria Brown Second Place- Linda Westray Third Place- Joyce Fenton
Men's Singles Tournament May 31, 2024
There was a full house of competitors seeking to have their name etched into history as the Singles Champ.
After 4 ten end games Jack Bucey was undefeated for First Place followed by Second Place- Steve Goodmanson, Third Place- Brian Fenton and Fourth Place for Ken Paddock.
Special thanks to Markers Ken Roth, Gloria Brown, Joyce Fenton and Dick Gibson for a smooth tournament.
Aussie Pairs Tournament May 8, 2024
It was beautiful Spring day for some lively competition on a well groomed rink.
And the winners were:
First Place- Ken Paddock and Mike Newton
Second Place- David Brook and Herb Smith
Third Place- Mark Wilson and Dick Gibson
Martinez Memorial Triples Tournament April 14, 2024
From Club President Jack Bucey:
It began at 6 AM under cloudy skies. The kitchen was fired up and the rinks were set up. Then the players began arriving 3 x 3. We had a full roster of 16 teams.
The weather report showed no rain until around 11 AM so I started the games 15 minutes early in hopes of beating the weather. The report said rain 11 to one then clear sunny skies. We made it to about the 10th before the rain came. And it got wet! All the teams were troopers and we all finished in the rain but soaked.
The doused players all scattered into the clubhouse, where our lovely kitchen ladies, Gloria, Cathy and Susan had a beautiful lunch prepared and another pot of coffee brewed. Lunch was a great success and it was decided to trust the weather report and start game two at noon in a light drizzle expecting to dissipate shortly with blue skies behind. Wrong!
The rain began to pick up and by the sixth, and it was raining hard. Everyone hung in and we finished game two with rooster tails and hydroplaning bowls. And then another coffee.
After whatever clothes and hat changes could be made, viola, blue skies came out onto the green and smiles onto the contestants faces. The day finished on a high note as one of the most memorable tournaments came to a successful close and the teams got into their arcs and sailed home.
Thanks to all the teams and crew that made it out for the tournament and soldiered on to make it successful.
Final Standings and photos below.
First Place: Phil Dunn, Angel Rocha, Giulia Gallo.
Second Place: Rome Williams, Peter Wetheral, Alexis Dela Garza.
Third Place: Angel Lopez, Lanny Larson, Karen Esparza.
Fourth Place: Brian Fenton, David Brook, Ralph Esparza.
