STEVE GLASSON

Full Name:  Stephen John Charles Glasson

Nickname on bowling green:  
Glasso or Biscuits

How did you get the nickname:
I get called Biscuits due to Biscuits we have here in Australia called Ginger Nuts. I have red hair.... no more needs to be said!

DOB: 10/04/1969  

Place of Birth: Brisbane, Australia

Occupation: Promotions Manager (BCiB)  

Do you play outdoor all year round:  
Yes

What format did you start playing (stadium [indoor] or outdoor):   Outdoor

How often do you play indoor: Only a few times a year 

Which format do you prefer to play:
Doesn’t worry me 

Reason:
I just love the game and love competing. Any surface can prove to be a real challenge   

Make, model, size, colour and weight of bowls used for each format:
Ido swap a fair bit however most of the time at home I use Yellow, Size 4 Almark Edge Plus Bowls    

Person who introduced you to bowls: My Late Father, Bob Glasson  

Who has been the biggest influence on your bowling career:   
My father 

Who would you most like to meet: Anybody that’s friendly

Interests outside bowls:   
Family, All Sports, Movies (Funny), Friends and relaxing socially  

Childhood Sporting hero:  
Greg Norman   

Most memorable moment in life:   
The birth of our 4 kids  

Most memorable moment in bowling career: 
Playing my first game for Australia

What outdoor green is the best you have played on in the world:  
North Coast of NSW, Park Beach, Coffs Ex-Servicemens

What do you regard as your best or most satisfying achievement in bowls: 
Winning the World Outdoor Singles Championship

What goal[s] do you have in bowls:  
To continue to learn, enjoy, compete at my best and put something back into the game that has given me so much joy  

At what age did you make your international debut: 24  

What year: 1994  

How many caps at international: 400+

Most difficult opponent:  My next opponent  

Which opponent [if any] do you regularly play that usually beats you:  
My wife..... she hits very hard! Ha Ha  

What frustrates you most when playing: Me playing garbage  

Would you be in favour of players forming their own think-tank and having a place in the management of Australian bowls:  
Absolutely. Unfortunately here in Australia, much of bowls is controlled by non bowlers locked away in their offices. Experienced players have much to offer!

Do you think respected past and current internationals should be invited to have an input with the Junior set-up to pass on experience and be role models:  
Yes   

If you could change one policy/rule what would it be: 
Let’s relax the game a bit. Take the politics out of the game! 

What in your opinion would be the best ten greens in Australia: 
It’s very hard to say however on the East Coast of Australia we have a great climate suitable for maintaining top class greens so I would have to say we are blessed with many  

In UK [if you have played on any]: The Indoor portable rink  

Which clubs have you belonged to for each format:  
Moorooka, Carina, Capalaba, South Tweed & St John’s Park  

Which was your first club: Moorooka  

If you have changed clubs why did you move: Location; Location; Location  

How many major and national titles have you won, which format and discipline: 
20 National Titles plus over 100 Invitation, Masters and Open Titles

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