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World Tenpin Champion – Ann-Maree Putney Strikes Out.
International Press Release – Monday 6 January 2014
Australian and Novocastrian tenpin bowler Ann-Maree Putney today announced the end to her elite sporting career. “The time feels right” Putney said today to her Newcastle coach of 23 years – Geoff Bowness.
After 29 years in the sport which has taken her to more than 20 different countries and two World Championships victories, the 44 year old mother of two says she has no regrets. “I have spent the last 26 years in the Australian Team and have given my best to deliver 30 medals to Tenpin Bowling Australia across World championships, Commonwealth championships and Asian Zone championships. As part of her decision Ann-Maree will relinquish her position in the Australian TBA National Training Squad.
Her two sons now have blossoming careers in cricket and rugby league. “Their careers are now my priority” Putney said. This brings to a close all international and domestic events for the foreseeable future.
Putney’s first world title came in Abu Dhabi in 1999 when she won the FIQ World Masters, the second world title followed in 2007 in St Petersburg with a win in the QAMF Bowling World Cup. When questioned, Putney said that the highlights of her career were definitely
· winning two world championships
· winning ten Gold Medals
· winning two Lake Macquarie Sportsperson’s Awards
· and being inducted into the World Bowling Writers Hall of Fame
From the time Putney entered the game it was clear that she was dedicated to her sport. As a young junior bowler, Ann-Maree won The Sydney Junior Cup, The Melbourne Junior Cup and The Brisbane Junior Cup all in one year which said volumes for her potential. Along the way, Putney eclipsed 88 career titles, 15 - 300 games and importantly won the respect and solidarity from her local bowling fraternity and competitors alike around the world.
In signing off, Putney said “I have loved every minute of my sporting life, from the astonishing highs, to the gut wrenching lows. The camaraderie of my sporting mates is something that will be remembered forever. I will miss the “buzz” of the game and people at all levels. I just hope in some small way I have made a difference that inspires children to pick up a bowling ball and have a go. That’s what I did all those years ago. Tenpin bowling is a fantastic sport.”
Geoff Bowness
Coach and Manager to World Champion - Ann-Maree Putney
Aust TBA Level 2 Coach - ASC Approved
USBC Silver Certified Coach - IOC Endorsed
NSW TBA State Based Training Coach - TBA Approved
NSW TBA State Youth Team Coach
IBPSIA Member USA
Australian Contacts:
www.tenpinworld.com.au
email: gbstenpin@optusnet.com.au
Phone 0403 093 565
International Press Release – Monday 6 January 2014
Australian and Novocastrian tenpin bowler Ann-Maree Putney today announced the end to her elite sporting career. “The time feels right” Putney said today to her Newcastle coach of 23 years – Geoff Bowness.
After 29 years in the sport which has taken her to more than 20 different countries and two World Championships victories, the 44 year old mother of two says she has no regrets. “I have spent the last 26 years in the Australian Team and have given my best to deliver 30 medals to Tenpin Bowling Australia across World championships, Commonwealth championships and Asian Zone championships. As part of her decision Ann-Maree will relinquish her position in the Australian TBA National Training Squad.
Her two sons now have blossoming careers in cricket and rugby league. “Their careers are now my priority” Putney said. This brings to a close all international and domestic events for the foreseeable future.
Putney’s first world title came in Abu Dhabi in 1999 when she won the FIQ World Masters, the second world title followed in 2007 in St Petersburg with a win in the QAMF Bowling World Cup. When questioned, Putney said that the highlights of her career were definitely
· winning two world championships
· winning ten Gold Medals
· winning two Lake Macquarie Sportsperson’s Awards
· and being inducted into the World Bowling Writers Hall of Fame
From the time Putney entered the game it was clear that she was dedicated to her sport. As a young junior bowler, Ann-Maree won The Sydney Junior Cup, The Melbourne Junior Cup and The Brisbane Junior Cup all in one year which said volumes for her potential. Along the way, Putney eclipsed 88 career titles, 15 - 300 games and importantly won the respect and solidarity from her local bowling fraternity and competitors alike around the world.
In signing off, Putney said “I have loved every minute of my sporting life, from the astonishing highs, to the gut wrenching lows. The camaraderie of my sporting mates is something that will be remembered forever. I will miss the “buzz” of the game and people at all levels. I just hope in some small way I have made a difference that inspires children to pick up a bowling ball and have a go. That’s what I did all those years ago. Tenpin bowling is a fantastic sport.”
Geoff Bowness
Coach and Manager to World Champion - Ann-Maree Putney
Aust TBA Level 2 Coach - ASC Approved
USBC Silver Certified Coach - IOC Endorsed
NSW TBA State Based Training Coach - TBA Approved
NSW TBA State Youth Team Coach
IBPSIA Member USA
Australian Contacts:
www.tenpinworld.com.au
email: gbstenpin@optusnet.com.au
Phone 0403 093 565
