I have had the opportunity to meet with Wayne Chester (check out my interview from 2001 here :
http://www.totalbowling.com.au/live/profiles/waynechester.php ). After learning what Wayne had done in his life and of his bowling achievements, I grew to respect Wayne. Theres one particular thing about Wayne that I like - it's that he isn't backward about coming forward. If he has an opinion he will tell you what it is. I believe Wayne has the best interest of the game in our country at heart - but it is apparent that his skills and knowledge are not be utilised for whatever reason.
Ian I have some problems with your post and as Wayne will not post on here, I will.
Iann said:
Wayne last year you decided not to nominate for the TBA Board ( you were sent a nomination form) , this year are you going to nominate?
Why does it matter if Wayne decides to nominate to the board of TBA ? Where was your nomination ? Where was my nomination ? Does it make my opinion any less valid or important if I don't nominate for the TBA board ? I know Wayne has the intention of one day joining the TBA Board - perhaps the timing isnt right (illness?)
Iann said:
I am sure there would be some delegate that would vote for you, somewhere in the world, maybe the USA.
This is officially the dumbest and most unAustralian statement of the year - Wayne is to become an Australian Citizen in the next couple of months - making him as Australian as anyone else. I consider him Australian anyways - if there was an English person making comments on this board would you bag them ? Would you suggest that only an English delegate would vote for them ? Why is the fact that Wayne was born in the USA give you or anyone else the right to slur his place of birth - if this is your only complaint against him then get a life.
Iann said:
Your vast knowledge of bowling must not be lost!!!
I totally agree - though I don't think you meant in a sincere way. I read a story the other week about Australian Athletics - and that we currently have a coach from overseas living here who has coached many world class athletes (world records and gold medals alike) but out of pure who knows what, Athletics Australia refuse to use him - perhaps to even refuse acknowledgement that he exists. Perhaps it is because "If it doesnt happen in Australia then it doesnt count"
Iann said:
Do you bowl in any tournaments? Also do you hold a current TBA registration card ?
Does the fact that someone stops bowling tournaments mean their brain stops working ? I stopped bowling tournaments in 2001 - does that mean my opinion is not valid or important anymore because I don't bowl in tournaments or last year hold a TBA registration card ? These things must have wonderful magical powers.