Date of birth: April 6, 1986
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
Current club: Nutana LBC
Canadian National Team debut: Feb 2011
International appearances: 3
National playing achievements: Men’s Canadian Singles Bronze (2010); World Junior Cup Canadian Qualifier Gold (2007/08) and Silver (2004, 2009)
Type of bowl used: Taylor Ace
Favourite tournament and why: Canadian Championships – It provides the most camaraderie across the country and it is Canada’s most elite tournament.
How did you start playing bowls: My Grand-dad took me out one day and it immediately appealed to my highly competitive nature.
When did you start playing bowls: 1996
Who is your greatest influence in bowls: My Grand-dad Derrick Sweet, David Bryant, Ryan Bester
Best player you have competed against and why: Ryan Bester because he is easily Canada’s most prolific bowler and the only Canadian to bowl professionally across the globe. Note: In 2004 Alex Scott defeated Ryan Bester in straight sets at the U-25s. 😉
Aspirations beyond bowls: To succeed in everything that I am passionate about.
Who is the greatest influence in your life: Me Ma and Pa; JRR Tolkien (wink)
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