MJ started playing bowls at just 5 and half years old and from the very beginning it was clear something special was unfolding.
- 2021 – Played his first Gauteng Open U20
Singles at just 7 years old, reaching the quarter finals. - 2021 –🥈BGN Novice Singles Section – Runner Up
- 2021 – 🥇 Wingate Club 0-6 Limited singles – Winner Age 7
- 2020 – Selected as BGN Under 15 reserve at only 6 years old.
A Henselitie rising through the ranks:
BGN Junior Nationals
- 2022 – 🥈Silver Medal (Third)
- 2023 – 🥉Bronze Medal (Third)
- 2024 – 🥈Silver Medal (Skip)
- 2025 – 🥉Bronze medal (Skip)
- 2026 – 🥉Bronze medal (Skip)
Leading like a true Henselitie:
- 2024 – 🥇Gauteng Challenge U15 (Skip) 1st Place
- 2025 – 🥉Gauteng Challenge U15 (Skip) 3rd Place
- 2026 – 🥈Gauteng Challenge U18 (Skip) 2nd Place
- 2025 – 🥉Gauteng Open U15 Singles – Bronze medal
- 2025 – Henselite Classic – Last 8
From a 6 year old reserve to a skip leading from the front, MJ Castelyn is the definition of
a Henselitie. Henselities are not just juniors, they are fearless, committed and they are the future of our game.