‘Once you start you won’t want to stop,’ says bowls member
Selma Sherratt shares what has kept her going back to the greens for more than two decades.
Berea Bowling Club member, and self-confessed bowls addict, Selma Sherratt, took up the game 21 years ago. She was drawn to bowls when her husband visited the club’s pub and she saw the game in action.
“There used to be beginners bowlers on a Friday night. I joined in and I liked the game,” she said.
Today, Sherratt still enjoys the challenge of the game and the sense of camaraderie on the greens.
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“Bowls is something you can’t master. I think there is a bit of luck involved. You are either born a bowler or not. You are either average or very good. When you watch masters games, it looks so easy. I say to myself, ‘I do that, but my bowl doesn’t do that,’ ” joked Sherratt.
Over the years, she has competed in the SA Nationals singles as well as numerous club competitions.
“I need that competition. I’ve been the singles champion here at Berea Bowling club and the point singles champion,” she said.
Sherratt said once she started bowling, she couldn’t get enough. She encouraged young players to take up the sport while they have more time to enjoy it.
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“Start playing early. Once you start, you don’t want to stop. We see new players come down to the club in the midday heat to practice on their own – that’s how much bowlers enjoy the challenge of the game. When you are new you practice all thee time because you want to improve,” she said.
Bowls is also a great way to unwind, said Selma.
“It’s relaxing. Once you are on the green, it’s all you think about,” she said.
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