Bowls Canada Boulingrin Names Six-Person Squad for 2027 World Championship Qualifying Event
Bowls Canada Boulingrin (BCB) has announced the six athletes selected to represent Canada at the 2027 World Championship Americas Qualifying Tournament, taking place March 2–6 in Long Beach, California.
The qualifying event will see Canadian athletes compete against top bowlers from the United States, Argentina, and Brazil, with qualification on the line in Women’s Pairs and Men’s Fours. Victory in either discipline would earn Canada entry into the 2027 World Championships, completing a full Canadian contingent at the sport’s premier international event.
Selected Athletes
Women’s Pairs
- Joanna Cooper
- Jordan Kos
Men’s Fours
- Erik Galipeau
- Rob Law
- Cameron Lefresne
- Kody Olthof
Canada has already secured automatic qualification in six of the eight disciplines that will be contested at the 2027 World Championships, having achieved top 12 finishes in each of those disciplines at the 2023 World Championship.
A successful showing in Long Beach would add Women’s Pairs and Men’s Fours, ensuring Canadian representation across all World Championship disciplines.
“BCB is proud to support this talented group of athletes as they represent our country on the international stage,” said Britany Gordon, BCB CEO. “This qualifying event is a vital step toward achieving a complete Canadian presence at the upcoming World Championships.”
The Americas Qualifying Tournament is a key component of the World Bowls competitive pathway, bringing together the leading nations in the region to compete for limited championship berths.
Further updates, including match schedules and results, will be shared as the event approaches, be sure to follow BCB’s socials to stay connected.
About Bowls Canada Boulingrin
Bowls Canada Boulingrin (BCB) is the governing body responsible for lawn bowls in Canada. The BCB mission is to advance the sport of bowls in Canada. BCB is funded through Sport Canada and would like to thank the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada for its support of lawn bowling in Canada. For more details on Bowls Canada Boulingrin and the sport of lawn bowls, visit www.bowlscanada.com.
Bowls Canada Boulingrin acknowledges that its office in Ottawa is located upon the traditional and unceded territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands long before today. BCB honours and thanks all the generations of Anishinàbe Algonquin people who have and continue to take care of this land that we all share. We pledge to continue exploring and making meaningful contributions to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, especially as they relate to Sport and Reconciliation (items 87 to 91).
