US Lawn Bowls Championships underway in Seattle

Under clear skies the opening ceremonies kicked off the 2011 US Lawn Bowls Championship at Jefferson Park LBC in Seattle WA. The parade of division champions and a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by members of "Men with Big Bowls" were highlights of the ceremonies that were followed by a BBQ with oysters on the half shell. Totally Seattle!Competition begins Thursday, Aug 25 to Sunday, Aug 28. This website will feature news about the Central Division bowlers. Complete results may be viewed on the US Championships website -- http://seattlebowls.org/site/tournaments/uslba/us-champs-2011.[nggallery id=6]