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Carol Gianotti, 41

Carol Gianotti, Perth WAAMF: When did you start Bowling?

CG: I started bowling at the age of ten, at my local bowling centre in Morley

AMF: How long have you been bowling?

CG: For about 31 years.



AMF: What attracted you to bowling?

CG: My family and i lived right next door to a bowling centre, so it was only natural that it became part of my everyday life, especiallly when i discovered that I was quite good at bowling. 

AMF: Tell us a little about your bowling career to date

CG: I have represented Australia at the 1988 Seoul Olympics and 19 I joined the US Pro Tour, bowling in the professional circuit for 18 years, winning 16 titles, becoming bowler of the year twice and I also made the All American Team four times. 
My most recent achievement was winning a silver medal and representing Australia in the World Women's Championships, alongside Ann-Maree Putney.

AMF: Describe bowling in three words

CG: Competitve, challenging and enjoyable .

AMF: What advice would you give to those who are thinking of joining a league or professional bowling?

CG: It's fun, you get to meet some great new people and it can be competitive if you want it to be.

 

George Frinlingos, 35

George FrilingosAMF: When did you start Bowling?

 GF: I got my first taste of bowling at six years of age, after visting a bowling centre for a year 1 school excursion.

AMF: How long have you been bowling?

GF: This will be 28th year bowling.

AMF: What attracted you to bowling?

GF: The fact that any one of any age or ability can play.

AMF: Tell us a little about your bowling career to date

GF: I have bowled in over 12 different countries and have won over 60 events in Australia, including 12 national titles and 36 perfect games. I am currently the number one ranked bowler in Australia. 

AMF: Describe bowling in three words

GF: Fun, physical and sociable

AMF: What advice would you give to those who are thinking of joining a league or professional bowling?

GF: Grab some mates, throw a team together and have some fun.

 

Bianca Flanagan, 23

Bianca Flanagan

AMF: When did you start Bowling?

BF: I first started bowling when I was 9 years old.

AMF: How long have you been bowling?

BF: 14 years

AMF: What attracted you to bowling?

BF: My mum worked at a bowling centre and my sister and I used to watch the juniors league bowlers every afternoon, while wiating for mum to finish, and they all looked they were having so much fun, so we joined.

AMF: Tell us a little about your bowling career to date

BF: I competed in the 2009 Womens World Championships, I came 8th in the World Youth Championships in 2008, received gold in the female doubles at the 14th Asian Youth Championships and received bronze in the female and mixed doubles at the 2nd Commonwealth Youth Games. 

I now bowl in both international and national tournaments and I am currently the number one ranked youth bowler in Australia.

AMF: Describe bowling in three words

BF: Competitive, friendly and fun

AMF: What advice would you give to those who are thinking of joining a league or professional bowling?

BF: Bowling allows you to stay fit and active all year round and it also allows you to meet new people and make great new friends.