Narelle Baker

'Nazz' idolises Steffi Graph for the way she conducts herself on and off the tennis court and with a successful bowling career like Narelle's we are sure her fans feel the same way about her!

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Date of Birth:    

13th September

What hand do you bowl with R or L?:    

Right

What titles have you Won (Womens/Mens/Seniors):

Women's

Which Bowling Centre do you bowl at?

Werribee Super Bowl

Oz Tenpin Greensborough

AMF Keon Park

Do you have a Bowling Nickname/Alias & What is it?:

Relle or Nazz

What year did you start bowling and what initially attracted you to bowling?:

1985- My mum used to bowl, I went with her one day and watched her bowl league, and asked if I could have a go, and I never looked back.

What have been your career Highlights, please tell us about them?:

So far winning the 3 national tournaments and making the Australian teams, and also making my first Asian Zone Master finals in 2011.

Have you won any major titles?  If yes what were they and what are your best memories from winning that title?:

Australian Masters 2003 - First Major Vic 150 2009 - great to win with another bowler contributing to the overall outcome.

Arafura Classic 2010- Great to win another singles major event under very tough conditions and competitors.

Have you represented Australia in bowling? If yes in what events?:

Asian Zone Championships Bangkok 2003

World Zone Championships Denmark 2005

Asian Zone Championships Abu Dhabi 2011

World Zone Championships Hong Kong 2011

Do you have any pre-tournament rituals or lucky omens? Tell us about them:

Have a relaxing night the night before

How many 300 games have you bowled?  Tell us the story of your most memorable 300 game:

2- Emerson Shield zone finals at Bowlerama in a 5 person team.

Who was your sporting hero growing up and why?:

Steffi Graph - The way she conducted herself on and off the tennis court and what she achieved was very inspirational.

Do you have a different sportsperson you admire now and if so explain?:

Jeanette Baker admire JB for her inspiration to others in the sport of Tenpin, and what she has been able to achieve in her career and still going.I hope I will be passing onto others as JB has before I retire.

If you could have a bowling theme/introduction song (like boxers have) what would it be and why?:

Can't think of one at this time

 

 

 

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