Short Ends with Aron Sherriff
Presented by BCiB Insurance Brokers, Aron Sherriff answers the tough questions.
How old were you and why did you first take up bowls:
I was 10 years old and took it up to be able to play sport with my father.
First tournament victory:
1997 Easter Triples (Hali BC)
Toughest Singles opponent:
Hard to single out one player as there are so many good ones!
Who has had the most influence on your career:
My first coach George Dawes and my father.
Favourite bowler while growing up:
Steve Glasson
Funniest Jackaroo teammate:
Barrie Lester always good for a corny joke!
Three things left on your bucket list:
– Wimbledon
– SuperBowl
– Wrestlemania
First album you bought:
No idea… Way too long ago to remember!
Favourite holiday destination:
I love anywhere I can just relax with very little reception. Fiji, Thailand and Cook Islands have been my three favourites so far.
Favourite movie:
Not a standout here but love a good comedy and action film.
Favourite TV series:
Blacklist and Big Bang Theory.
Favourite band or musician:
I’m a lover of all sorts of music!
Jackaroo with the best taste in music:
Carl Healey has the greatest knowledge of music and Barrie Lester loves waking everyone up with music!
Favourite carb:
Love a good sandwich. Light or Dark rye bread is the favourite at the moment.
Favourite meal after a day on the green:
Steak and veg or a good pasta.
What meal is your speciality to cook:
Love roasting meats. Do a great slow-roasted leg of lamb with veg.
Chocolate in the fridge. Yes or no:
More often than not.
Milo. Hot or cold:
Cold as a child and now drink it warm more.
Pineapple on pizza. Yes or no:
Not really.
Parma or Parmi:
Parmi
Coriander. Yes or no:
Yes!
Cats or Dogs.
Dogs
Who inspires you:
My family.
Proudest non-bowls accomplishment:
Becoming a father.
Most embarrassing childhood memory:
Playing soccer with mates and dived to save a goal and got up with an arm full of dog poo!
If you could appear on any reality show, which one would you choose:
I would love to be able to sing so probably The Voice or something like that but more likely to end up on a cooking show.
Who would you like to swap places with for a day:
Love to be able to play a round of golf like Tiger Woods in his prime!
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Twitter or Instagram
