Sport
10 May, 2024
300 gamer for Shane
PORT Fairy’s Shane Griffiths has achieved every 10 pin bowlers’ dream – to score a perfect 300.
Shane’s perfect 300 score came last Thursday, May 2 while playing at Warrnambool’s Great Ocean Road Tenpin Bowl in the Moonshiners League.
“To get the 300 you need to bowl 12 consecutive strikes,” he explained.
“While it does take a certain amount of skill, there’s also a fair bit of luck that comes into play – you can send down what you think is the perfect bowl and one pin will be left standing.
“This (the 300) has been a long time coming; I’ve been bowling since I was about 12 and I’m now in my mid- 40s.”
Over the years, Shane has represented Warrnambool in Country Cups and has travelled to Mildura to complete a 24-hour marathon.
“Bowling is a great sport, not just on the competition side of things but the social aspects as well,” he said.
“I’ve made many great friendships over the years and it’s great to have a sport that you can enjoy all year round regardless of the weather.”
