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GOING FOR GOLD - TIM SLATER
Congratulations Tim on being selected in the Australians With Disabilities Team (AWD) for the next Commonwealth Games in 2014
TIM: Thanks Groucho. I was rapt
GROUCHO: I bet it was a thrill to practice with one of your idols in Mark Casey who you are pictured with here and Mathew Flapper
TIM: Yeah it was. I still keep in touch with him which is really good.
GROUCHO: What was the best tip he gave you while you were training over in Scotland
TIM: Always be up to the head and just enjoy the game
GROUCHO: When did you start playing bowls?
TIM: I started playing at the age of 13 with my father out at Waubra then came to Victoria last year in the 2012 season
GROUCHO: Gee, maybe I should have taken bowls up then rather than falling out of trees and off motor bikes and feeling like I do now
Being born with Cerebal Palsy hasn't really stopped you getting on with your life.
TIM: No I can pretty much do most things which is great
GROUCHO: So you go to Ballarat Uni
TIM: Yeah, I am studying Counselling
GROUCHO: Wow. That line of work is going to come in handy here at Victoria. You could set up an office right here and get plenty of work
as there are a few blokes here that need a bit of help.
Have you got a girlfriend at the moment?
TIM: No, I haven't. I am putting all my focus into studying and plenty of practice out on the green which is looking very good at the moment.
GROUCHO: Well congratulations once again mate and best of luck in the coming season.
TIM: Thanks Groucho. I look forward to playing with you this season seeing you are a legend around here.
GROUCHO: I know mate , thanks
So if there are any sponsors out there willing to jump on board to give him a hand to get to the Commonwealth Games just give Victoria Bowling Club a call on 03 53326242
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