As part of our new series, we will be profiling the future stars of bowls at both international & county level. First up is Harry Goodwin of Devon, who recently won England Male Rising Star at the Bowls England Awards Night in February.
Key stats
AGE: 24
CLUB: Kings BC (recently moved to Appleyard BC, Kent)
COUNTY: Devon (soon to be Kent)
SOCIAL CHANNELS: Facebook & Instagram
Success to date
LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
National Titles:
- National U25 Pairs winners: 2018 & 2021. Finalist 2019
- National U25 Singles finalist 2021
- National Triples semi finalist 2019 & 2021
- National Club Two Fours winners 2016 & 2017. Finalist 2019
- National Top Club winners 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
- White Rose Trophy winners 2015 & 2017
- Middleton Cup winners: 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019. Finalist 2018
International Recognition:
- England U25 international 2017, 2018, 2019
- England Senior international 2019
County Titles:
- County U25 Singles winner 2018 2019 and 2021
- County U25 Pairs winner 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021
- County Triples winner 2021
- County Fours winner twice
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE:
Making my debut for the senior England team.
MOST MEMORABLE MATCH & WHY:
Skipping to win the National Junior Pairs, it gave me the belief that I could win at the top level.
My Game
FIRST EXPERIENCE:
My Grandad Reg took me down to my local club Totnes BC and I had ago at it when I was 6 years old.
FAVOURITE DISCIPLINE:
I like all events! I love being part of a team as well as competing on my own.
STRENGTHS:
I feel like mentally I’m strong and never give in.
BEST FRIENDS IN BOWLS:
Sam Tolchard, Zac Kidd, Kieran Kniveton, Ryan Whitlock, Glen Adams, James Hampton, Jamie Barker and Louis Ridout
The Future
ASPIRATIONS:
To retain my place in the senior England team and to represent my country in future Commonwealth Games.
ONE THING YOU’D SAY TO GET SOMEONE TO TRY BOWLS:
The social side of bowls is great – you can meet loads of new people at all ages and when you get to a higher level it becomes very competitive and fun.
COMMONWEALTH CRYSTAL BALL – HOW WILL TEAM ENGLAND GET ON:
I think it is a really strong team and I believe England will come out with the most medals as it’s on Leamington giving them a home advantage.
If you know a young player in your club or county who we should feature on a future Bowls NxGen, please email rob.short@bowlsengland.com.