Wagga RSL young gun Heath Walker is excited to take on the most promising lawn bowlers in the country.
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The Coolamon teenager will be part of NSW’s side for the under 18s national championships in Capalaba, on the outskirts of Brisbane, next week.
He’s looking forward to the opportunity to test himself against the best of his age group.
“I’m a little bit nervous to be honest but very excited for the opportunity,” Walker said.
“Especially being my last crack at the NSW team before I turn 18.”
Walker booked his place in the squad after taking out the seven-a-side singles event at Dubbo last month.
He’ll have a busy time on the greens from October 2-5 playing in both triples and fours in the Queensland event.
He took up the sport as an eight-year-old following father Darren and grandfather Roy into the sport.
However the 17-year-old decided to join the RSL Club looking to progress through the ranks.
“I’ve moved into Wagga, kept playing and took it up a bit more seriously,” Walker said.
However he may have some competition from younger sister Hannah.
The 15-year-old combined with her father to take out the RSL mixed championships earlier this month in what was her first real tournament.
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