Most people think of bowling as a recreational activity, something fun to do with family and friends on weeknight out.
For Wyndham Vale resident Rebekah Commane, it could be the reason she’ll be travelling to the United States to compete in The World Games this July.
“I got into bowling because my parents were two league followers,” Commane said.
“I’m the youngest of four, my siblings before me bowled, so when it came to me it was evident that I was going to be born into bowling.”
Commane said she’s “very excited” at the prospect of being selected to compete.
“I haven’t been able to represent Australia for like three years, being able to put the green and gold back on, it’s a very intense feeling.”
Commane said most people would be surprised to know the sport is “really competitive”.
“There’s two from each county, so two women and two men, so it’s very cutthroat to get selected.”
To keep herself calm when competing, Coomane focuses on controlling her nerves.
“I’m actually an athlete who thrives off pressure situations,” she said.
“But I do have breathing techniques that I do before I go.”
Commane said it’s important to her to “break the mould” and prove bowlers are serious athletes.
“I want to break those stereotypes, I want bowling to be more mainstream,” she said.
“We’re going to be pushing to get into the Queensland Olympics in 2032.”
