Bowling

Alf Countryman

Inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame June 15, 2012.

Alf Countryman was a bowler who devoted his recreational hours to hockey, golf and softball.

In 1938, he set a Canadian record for rolling a three game score of 1147 in bowling at the “Drives” that are amongst the oldest in Eastern Ontario. Alf scored 423, 380 and 344.

Alf played with the Cornwall Flyers and previously with the Brockville Magedomas as a goalie.

He also played part of a season with Prescott in the St. Lawrence League.

Lacrosse fans remember that he played goal for Brockville when they played Cornwall Island Indians some years ago.

Alf was also Assistant Pro at the Brockville Country Club for some time.

Bob Greenwood Sr.

Inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame: June 13th, 2008

Bob Greenwood Sr. was always interested in sports, from cycling to table tennis. He brought his sporting interests to Brockville in 1957.

Bob was involved with the start of the Brockville Minor Soccer Association. He played soccer in the Kingston & District League, later in Brockville and continued to play until he was 50. He was a referee for boys’ and girls’ high school soccer.

He played darts at Legion Branch 96 and was a statistician for the 20-team league for over 20 years. He organized Legion Golf Tournaments and was President of the Legion Golf League.

It has been bowling where Bob made his mark. He was introduced to the sport of 5-pin bowling upon his arrival in Brockville. He would join 5 leagues, winning a high average of 14 out of 15 years with a top average of 260. His nickname was chosen by the late Harry Painting, sports writer of The Recorder & Times, in his column was “The Bowling Barber”. Today, Bob Greenwood takes his place alongside the others in the Hall of Fame.

Stan Smith

Inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame: June 12th, 2025

Stan Smith has been dedicated to 10-pin bowling in Brockville for more than five decades, both as a player and a businessman. Smith is recognized as one of the top 10-pin bowlers in the City. For a number of years, Smith has been bowling professionally in Canada and the United States. He has won two USA Senior titles, the first Canadian to ever do so.

Along with winning titles in Brockville, Ontario and Quebec, Smith has maintained a bowling average over 200. He has bowled eight perfect games, including an 854 series, the highest ever recorded in the city. When Cadillac Lanes closed, Smith established the Brockville Bowling Centre and worked tirelessly for a number of years to keep the sport alive in the City.