Ettalong bowlers take first four places

Ettalong bowlers took out the first four places at the Bowls Central Coast Bowler of the Year for 2012 at the Bowls Central Coast presentation night held at The Bay Sports Club, Bateau Bay, on the night of Thursday, January 17.

Harley McDonald, Lee Trethowan and John Roberts came in behind Aron Sherriff was named Bowler of the Year award.

The award, and the Wal Rainbow Shield that goes with it, is for success in winning Central Coast - Zone15 and Club championships during the year.

Aron has now won this award eight times since he first won it in 2003.

Roberts was also presented with an award for being selected for the NSW Seniors Team.

During the presentation ceremony, Bowls Central Coast state councillor Mr Kevin Dring asked Sherriff to share with the delegates and officials some of his experiences at the World Bowls Championships held at Lockleys Bowling Club in South Australia from November 24 to December 9.

At this event Aron won a gold medal skipping the Men's Fours, a silver medal in the Men's Pairs and a gold medal for being part of the most successful Men's Side.

"During the three weeks of the World Titles I played 27 games over 14 days straight," said Sherriff.

"Every three or four nights we had a massage by a physiotherapist and we had to make sure we were well hydrated and ate proper meals.

"I knew that to keep up my program at the World Titles I had to be fit, so I needed self-discipline to stick to my diet and exercise routine.

"The result was I've lost 22kgs and my goal is to lose another 15kgs.

"I set myself goals such as the next Commonwealth Games, plus I've got massive support from my family and my club Ettalong and I'll keep trying to do my best for as long as I can," said Sherriff.

Media Release, 19 Jan 2013

Bob Bourke, Bowls Central Coast