POBO 2026
Saddle Up for the 2026 Pile O’Bowls Open Tournament!
July 31 - August 3, 2026
Howdy, folks! We’re thrilled to announce plans for the 2026 Pile O’Bowls Open Tournament, and we’d sure be honored to have you ride along with us for all the action! With plenty of fun and friendly competition on the horizon, we just need y’all to help get this show on the road.
Sweeten the deal: There’s a mighty fine offer for teams who saddle up early! Register and pony up payment by April 1st and you’ll score a 10% early-bird discount, bringin’ your entry fee down to $180.
But don’t linger on the trail — this roundup is capped at just 20 teams. Once the roster’s full, the gate’s closed!
So hitch your wagon, claim your spot, and join a tournament that’s shaping up to be one for the record books. Register soon and ride on in with the rest of the crew!
We’re fired up to see who’ll step into the ring. Let’s make 2026 one for the history books!
Sweeten the deal: There’s a mighty fine offer for teams who saddle up early! Register and pony up payment by April 1st and you’ll score a 10% early-bird discount, bringin’ your entry fee down to $180.
But don’t linger on the trail — this roundup is capped at just 20 teams. Once the roster’s full, the gate’s closed!
So hitch your wagon, claim your spot, and join a tournament that’s shaping up to be one for the record books. Register soon and ride on in with the rest of the crew!
We’re fired up to see who’ll step into the ring. Let’s make 2026 one for the history books!
Pile O'Bowls Open
Welcome to the most anticipated event of the summer - the Pile O' Bowls Open (POBO). Step into the heart of the Wild West next summer as the Regina Lawn Bowling Club proudly hosts a thrilling, high-stakes lawn bowling tournament like no other.
Born out of a desire to revolutionize the national lawn bowling scene, POBO presents a fresh and exciting take on the sport, combining the thrill of competition with the hospitality of the Wild West. Hosted at the scenic Regina Lawn Bowling Club, POBO offers a truly unique experience.
July 31 - August 3, 2026 - POBO is an open 4s concept, comprising any combination of men and women, competing in 12 end games, 3 games per day, 9 games guaranteed. The promise of excitement at every roll.
But POBO isn't just about the greens; it's about embracing the spirit of the west with its full-fledged festival of fun. Open bar, lively music, western grub - creating an atmosphere where competitors and spectators alike can enjoy a unique fusion of sport and camaraderie, and the promise of unforgettable memories.
Saddle up and join us as we roll into the heart of the Canadian prairies for a lawn bowling showdown like no other - at the Regina Lawn Bowling Club!
Born out of a desire to revolutionize the national lawn bowling scene, POBO presents a fresh and exciting take on the sport, combining the thrill of competition with the hospitality of the Wild West. Hosted at the scenic Regina Lawn Bowling Club, POBO offers a truly unique experience.
July 31 - August 3, 2026 - POBO is an open 4s concept, comprising any combination of men and women, competing in 12 end games, 3 games per day, 9 games guaranteed. The promise of excitement at every roll.
But POBO isn't just about the greens; it's about embracing the spirit of the west with its full-fledged festival of fun. Open bar, lively music, western grub - creating an atmosphere where competitors and spectators alike can enjoy a unique fusion of sport and camaraderie, and the promise of unforgettable memories.
Saddle up and join us as we roll into the heart of the Canadian prairies for a lawn bowling showdown like no other - at the Regina Lawn Bowling Club!
POBO Telegram
Saddle up and stay in the loop about POBO! Join the POBO Telegram, the express route to all the latest updates and event highlights.
Roxanne Brown Jewellery
Roxanne Brown is a silversmith creating one of a kind piece of jewellery by combining elements of sterling silver, hints of copper and brass and touches of semi-precious gems. Roxanne will once again be a sponsor for POBO 2026. Stay tuned for more details.
- Registration
- Event Information
- Event Format
Registration
Registration Cost:
The cost to play in POBO is $200 CAD per person ($800 CAD per team). Each team is guaranteed a total of 9 round robin games.
Discount!! Register and submit payment by April 1st and the cost to play is $180 CAD per person.
Registration deadline - July 15, 2026.
The cost to play in POBO is $200 CAD per person ($800 CAD per team). Each team is guaranteed a total of 9 round robin games.
Discount!! Register and submit payment by April 1st and the cost to play is $180 CAD per person.
Registration deadline - July 15, 2026.
POBO Player Connection:
Below is a list of players interested in forming a posse for POBO.
Your name here - if you are looking for a team!
If you would like to add your name please email us: PileOBowlsOpen@outlook.com
Event Information
2026 Host Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton
Hotel and Conference Centre
1975 Broad Street, Regina
What guests can expect at the DoubleTree by Hilton:
- Room rate - $129 based on double occupancy
- Welcome cookie upon check-in
- Complimentary breakfast buffet at the WildSage restaurant for every registered guest
- Parking included for one vehicle per room per night
You can now reserve rooms by using the attendee website below.
View your attendee website
Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at:
306.525.6767 and press option #2
Reference: Pile O' Bowls Open Tournament
Quote Code: 93Q
Book By: Friday, July 17, 2026
Event Dates:
July 30 - Practice, Opening Ceremonies
July 31 - August 3
Morning snacks, lunches and afternoon snacks will be provided for an all inclusive early bird fee of $10.00 per day.
Drinks:
The bar will be open!
Transportation:
Transportation will be the responsibility of the players.
July 30 - Practice, Opening Ceremonies
July 31 - August 3
- July 31 - round robin
- August 1 - round robin
- August 2 - round robin
- August 3 - Playoffs, Semi Finals, Finals & Closing Ceremonies
Morning snacks, lunches and afternoon snacks will be provided for an all inclusive early bird fee of $10.00 per day.
Drinks:
The bar will be open!
Transportation:
Transportation will be the responsibility of the players.
Event Format
POBO is a mix and match open 4's tournament. Round up your posse of four and enter for a chance to claim the bounty! Your posse can be comprised of any combination of bounty hunters!
Registration Cost:
The cost to play in POBO is $200 CAD per person ($800 CAD per team). Each team is guaranteed a total of 9 round robin games. If you register and pay by April 1, 2026, you will receive a 10% discount - bringing the registration fee down to $180 per player.
Bounty:
Of each teams' registration fee, $150/player will be allocated toward the Bounty, while 25% will be directed to the Regina Lawn Bowling Club as a hosting initiative.
Bounty Breakdown:
Conditions of Play:
Registration Cost:
The cost to play in POBO is $200 CAD per person ($800 CAD per team). Each team is guaranteed a total of 9 round robin games. If you register and pay by April 1, 2026, you will receive a 10% discount - bringing the registration fee down to $180 per player.
Bounty:
Of each teams' registration fee, $150/player will be allocated toward the Bounty, while 25% will be directed to the Regina Lawn Bowling Club as a hosting initiative.
Bounty Breakdown:
- 50% to 1st place team
- 25% to 2nd place team
- 15% to 3rd place team
- 10% to 4th place team
Conditions of Play:
Previous POBO Winners!
POBO 2025 Final Standings
That’s a wrap for Pile O’ Bowls 2025, and what an unforgettable ride it’s been!
After 9 intense games in the round robin, followed by thrilling quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, the results are in. Big congratulations to our top 4 teams who wrangled their way into the money:
1st Place – Hay Bale Rustlers: (Pat Bird, Mark Sutyla, Auzzi Chambers, John Bjornson) Bounty: Total $3500 - $875 each
2nd Place – Rusty Spurs: (Carter Watson, Jordan Kos, Joanna Cooper, Brandon Watson) Bounty: Total $1750 - $437.50 each
3rd Place – Trail Blazers: (Darrell Hanoski, Jonathan Pituley, Harriette Pituley, Murray Pituley) Bounty: Total - $1050 - $262.50 each
4th Place – CLAN: (Linda Ng, Nathaniel Hui, Andre Dufour, Clayton Hui) Bounty: Total $ - 700 - $175 each
A big ol' shoutout to the rest of the posses - every team brought their own brand of charm to the green:
Cuatro Amigas (Tammy Foster-Veinot, Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong, Anita Nivala, Jackie Foster)
Caledonian "Coo"boys (Davie Mathie, Jack Robertson, Marion Robertson, Annie Mathie)
Bison Bowlers (Betty Van Walleghem, Gillian McMurchy, Brenda Frank, Barb Heinrichs)
The Odd Bods (Doug Normand, David Calam, Peter McCluskey, Ted Hochban)
RATTLESNAKES (Jordan Gailey, Kevin Welykholowa, Dan Morin, Al Hastings)
Here We Go, Do-Si-Do (Bryan Feltin, Heather Hanoski, Sylvia Marcia, Janet Watson)
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible POBO Sponsors:
Regina Hotel Association, Roxanne Brown Jewellery, Leopold's Tavern, Access Communications, Regina Little Theatre
And of course, a thunderous thank you to all the volunteers who helped wrangle this event into shape. We couldn't have done it without you!
We can't wait to saddle up and do it all again next year!
That’s a wrap for Pile O’ Bowls 2025, and what an unforgettable ride it’s been!
After 9 intense games in the round robin, followed by thrilling quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, the results are in. Big congratulations to our top 4 teams who wrangled their way into the money:
1st Place – Hay Bale Rustlers: (Pat Bird, Mark Sutyla, Auzzi Chambers, John Bjornson) Bounty: Total $3500 - $875 each
2nd Place – Rusty Spurs: (Carter Watson, Jordan Kos, Joanna Cooper, Brandon Watson) Bounty: Total $1750 - $437.50 each
3rd Place – Trail Blazers: (Darrell Hanoski, Jonathan Pituley, Harriette Pituley, Murray Pituley) Bounty: Total - $1050 - $262.50 each
4th Place – CLAN: (Linda Ng, Nathaniel Hui, Andre Dufour, Clayton Hui) Bounty: Total $ - 700 - $175 each
A big ol' shoutout to the rest of the posses - every team brought their own brand of charm to the green:
Cuatro Amigas (Tammy Foster-Veinot, Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong, Anita Nivala, Jackie Foster)
Caledonian "Coo"boys (Davie Mathie, Jack Robertson, Marion Robertson, Annie Mathie)
Bison Bowlers (Betty Van Walleghem, Gillian McMurchy, Brenda Frank, Barb Heinrichs)
The Odd Bods (Doug Normand, David Calam, Peter McCluskey, Ted Hochban)
RATTLESNAKES (Jordan Gailey, Kevin Welykholowa, Dan Morin, Al Hastings)
Here We Go, Do-Si-Do (Bryan Feltin, Heather Hanoski, Sylvia Marcia, Janet Watson)
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible POBO Sponsors:
Regina Hotel Association, Roxanne Brown Jewellery, Leopold's Tavern, Access Communications, Regina Little Theatre
And of course, a thunderous thank you to all the volunteers who helped wrangle this event into shape. We couldn't have done it without you!
We can't wait to saddle up and do it all again next year!
POBO 2024 Final Standings
That’s a wrap for Pile O’ Bowls 2024, and what an unforgettable ride it’s been!
After 9 intense games in the round robin, followed by thrilling quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, the results are in:
1st Place – Rusty Spurs (Carter Watson, Jordan Kos, Joanna Cooper, Auzzie Chambers) – Bounty: $725 each
2nd Place – Trail Blazers (Jonathan Pituley, Darrell Hanoski, Harriette Pituley, Michael Pituley) – Bounty: $362.50 each
3rd Place – Strangers United (Michael O’Connor, Josh Cameron, Christelle O’Connor, Peter McCluskey) – Bounty: $217.50 each
4th Place – Regina Rawhides (Keith Roney, Jean Roney, Pat Schlotter, Karen Schlotter) – Bounty: $145 each
We also want to tip our hats to the following teams who tied for 5th place:
• Cuatro Amigas (Tammy Foster-Veinot, Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong, Anita Nivala, Jackie Foster)
• Southern Long Guns (Owen Wright, Kevin Welykholowa, Dan Morin, Malcolm Taylor Jr.)
• Two Two Four Guys (Adrian McCormack, Mark Sutyla, Doug Normand, Doug Lambert)
• Tumble Weeds (John Siteman, David Calam, Heather Hanoski, Janet Watson)
A special thank you to the Jack Wagon Wranglers and Prairie Posse teams for showcasing exceptional gameplay and embodying the true POBO spirit!
The competition was fierce, the games were outstanding, and the camaraderie was out of this world.
None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our incredible players, tireless volunteers, and generous sponsors.
Thank you all for making the inaugural POBO truly special. Until next time, keep those bowls rolling!
That’s a wrap for Pile O’ Bowls 2024, and what an unforgettable ride it’s been!
After 9 intense games in the round robin, followed by thrilling quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, the results are in:
1st Place – Rusty Spurs (Carter Watson, Jordan Kos, Joanna Cooper, Auzzie Chambers) – Bounty: $725 each
2nd Place – Trail Blazers (Jonathan Pituley, Darrell Hanoski, Harriette Pituley, Michael Pituley) – Bounty: $362.50 each
3rd Place – Strangers United (Michael O’Connor, Josh Cameron, Christelle O’Connor, Peter McCluskey) – Bounty: $217.50 each
4th Place – Regina Rawhides (Keith Roney, Jean Roney, Pat Schlotter, Karen Schlotter) – Bounty: $145 each
We also want to tip our hats to the following teams who tied for 5th place:
• Cuatro Amigas (Tammy Foster-Veinot, Shirley Fitzpatrick-Wong, Anita Nivala, Jackie Foster)
• Southern Long Guns (Owen Wright, Kevin Welykholowa, Dan Morin, Malcolm Taylor Jr.)
• Two Two Four Guys (Adrian McCormack, Mark Sutyla, Doug Normand, Doug Lambert)
• Tumble Weeds (John Siteman, David Calam, Heather Hanoski, Janet Watson)
A special thank you to the Jack Wagon Wranglers and Prairie Posse teams for showcasing exceptional gameplay and embodying the true POBO spirit!
The competition was fierce, the games were outstanding, and the camaraderie was out of this world.
None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our incredible players, tireless volunteers, and generous sponsors.
Thank you all for making the inaugural POBO truly special. Until next time, keep those bowls rolling!