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INAUGURAL QLD HIGH PERFORMANCE ACADEMY SQUAD ANNOUNCED
from MARCH 2023
Following the January announcement introducing the new Queensland High Performance Academy Program, encompassing athletes aged between 15 to 30, sixteen of Queensland’s ‘Next Generation of Champions’ have been identified to join forces as part of the inaugural squad for 2023.
The squad members have been recognised for inclusion into the development program based on their strong performances and results at State based events, as well as exhibiting strong personal qualities and a keen ambition to strive for success at the highest level.
All athletes will work closely with Academy Manager and Queensland Pathways Coach Lynsey Clarke and Bowls Queensland Coaching Committee Coordinator Alan Thorp, who will provide a structured training environment, educational learning opportunities, mentorship, support, encouragement and guidance.
Clarke is really excited about what the platform can provide for the many aspiring young bowlers coming through the ranks across Queensland.
“We have such a talented pool of young super stars spread throughout our fantastic State, the hardest part of the job has been to narrow down our squad list for the first year!”
“We are delighted with our first intake of squad members for 2023 and look forward to working closely with them to further develop, grow, and increase their skill sets and personal qualities both on and off the bowls green.”
“Ultimately we (and the program) are all about helping assist our Squaddies to achieve their dreams and fulfil their potential”.
We congratulate the incoming Queensland High Performance Academy Squad for 2023.
Squad
Girls
• Amy Evans – Hamilton
• Ashlee Knight – Mackay City
• Jacinta Weier – Hamilton
• Julia Brownie – West Toowoomba
• Lexie Foot – Northern Beaches Mackay
• Madi Styles – South Townsville
• Olivia Rothwell – Enoggera
• Stella Palmer – Roma
Boys
• Dale McWhinney Shillington – Burleigh Heads
• Hayden Oster – Kandanga
• John Hammond – Roma
• Justin Cribben – Jubilee
• Mitch Mears – Broadbeach
• Nic G osley – Pialba
• Riley Gerick – Belmont Services
• Ty Jesberg – Club Tweed
