Personal Note
As a lifelong sports enthusiast, finding a competitive, inclusive sport like lawn bowls has been life-changing. It’s one of the few sports where athletes with disabilities can truly compete alongside able-bodied players without equipment or rule modifications. I remain committed to the game and to representing South Africa with pride at every level.
Classification: B6 | Disability Bowler (Wheelchair)
Date of Birth: 8 September 1972
I was introduced to the sport of lawn bowls in 2002 by fellow disabled bowler and then-Protea, Glyn Thompson. Since then, bowls has become an integral part of my life—not just as a competitive outlet, but as a sport that bridges the gap between para and able-bodied athletes. As a paraplegic since 1991 and a B6-classified bowler, I’ve always appreciated the unique inclusivity of bowls: using the same equipment, playing on the same greens, and competing on equal footing.
I exclusively use Henselite bowls, which I find ideal for the diverse green conditions we experience across South Africa.
International Career Highlights
Commonwealth Games:
🥇 Gold – Para Triples (2014, Glasgow)
🇿🇦 Represented South Africa – Para Pairs (2022, Birmingham)
IBD World Championships:
🥉 Bronze – B6 Singles (2015, New Zealand)
🥈 Silver – Para Pairs (2023, Australia)
🥇 Gold – B6 Singles, 🥈 Silver – B6 Pairs (2024, South Africa)
National Achievements – Disability Nationals
2025: 🥈 Silver – B6 Singles & Pairs
2023: 🥇 Gold – B6 Singles & Pairs
2021: 🥇 Gold – B6 Singles
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