Sophie Tolchard
Kings BC, Devon
Date of birth 02/10/91
Short background of how you got into the sport My Grandad played for England and my Dad played for Devon so I have grown up with the sport running through the generations. My brother Sam has bowled from an early age so I decided to give it a go as I spent a lot of time watching.
Bowls England international debut: Senior 2012.
Type of bowl/s used: Drakes Pride Professional
International achievements:
8 Nations Triples Gold Medal – 2013
Commonwealth Games Glasgow Triples Gold Medal – 2014
Atlantic Rim Cyprus Singles Bronze Medal, Triples Silver Medal and Overall Team Gold – 2015
World Championships NZ Pairs Bronze Medal – 2016
British Isles….Pairs 2017 & Triples 2012, 2017, Junior Singles 2016
National achievements
National Singles Champion – 2015, 2018
National Pairs Champions – 2016
National Triples Champions – 2011, 2016
National Fours Champions – 2018
National Junior Singles Champion – 2013, 2015, 2016
National U25 Pairs Champions – 2016
National Mixed Fours Champion- 2008, 2012, 2015
Junior Bowler of the Year – 2013, 2014
Senior Bowler of the Year – 2015, 2016