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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH NEWBIES WINNER: KELVIN TEO How did you persevere through the many rounds of the newbies tournament? Trying new experience. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Maintain optimism.
What were your most memorable moments? Winning my first SCC Mixed Drawn Pairs Plate Final partnering with Shermeen Lim when I was a newbie in bowls and Amira giving me a set of her Henselite Classic II bowls. They were both nurturing and caring mentors who encouraged me to pick up the game and to excel.
What do you enjoy most about Bowls? Making new friends in the Section and especially getting together to drink and chat after bowling. That includes 4km to 6km of walking exercise during bowls.
Any bowling philosophy? Don’t expect anything and you won’t be disappointed.
Any advice for newcomers? Have positive attitude. Listen and learn.
Newbies Finalist Marianne and winner Kelvin at the competition on 14 April 2022.
Remember BLCCF: Understand your BOWLS. Know your LINE. CONTROL your Weight. Maintain your CONSISTENCY. Keep your FOCUS.
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH MIXED TRIPLES SKIP OF WINNING TEAM: JOSEPHINE SARBO How did your team persist and persevere till the finals? First of all, this tournament is to try incorporating new bowlers to the game. Let them feel the excitement and draw them to love the game. With that in mind, I tried my best to encourage them on to love the game and to love us.
What would some of the most memorable moments be for you? The most memorable moments would be to see the new bowlers getting the hang of the game and wanting to play more tournaments.
What do you love most about bowls? The friendship, the travel and the celebrations after winning or losing after game.
What is your philosophy?
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No one wants to play bad bowls so tell yourself to correct on the next bowl. When you are down, make sure your bowls must reach the head. Tell yourself to cut down the number of shots to give away. Tell yourself you can do it.
Any advice for new bowlers? Keep practicing the draw shot - The line, the weight and bank on the luck you may have.
Mixed triples finalists Alan, Kelvin and Albert with the winners Menon, Jo and Susan on 4 June 2022.
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