Short Ends with Natasha Van Eldik

by Bowls Australia on July 22, 2020

Presented by BCiB Insurance Brokers, Natasha Van Eldik answers the tough questions.

How old were you and why did you first take up bowls:
15

First tournament victory:
Les Pryor Mixed Pairs

Toughest Singles opponent:
Jo Edwards

Who has had the most influence on your career:
Tony Scott

Favourite bowler while growing up:
Karen Murphy

Funniest Jackaroo teammate:
Bec Van Asch

Three things left on your bucket list:
– Eat at a 3-star Michelin restaurant
– Trek the Inca Trail
– Experience the Northern Lights in a glass igloo

First album you bought:
Fire – Invincible

Favourite holiday destination:
Elnido, Philippines

Favourite movie:
Mrs Doubtfire

Favourite TV series:
Greys Anatomy

Favourite band or musician:
Sia

Jackaroo with the best taste in music:
Barrie Lester

Favourite carb:
Mr Potato Head

Favourite meal after a day on the green:
Mexican

What meal is your speciality to cook:
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

Chocolate in the fridge. Yes or no:
Yes

Milo. Hot or cold:
Cold

Pineapple on pizza. Yes or no:
Yes

Parma or Parmi:
Parmi

Coriander. Yes or no:
YES

Cats or Dogs.
Dogs

Who inspires you:
Dalai Lama – ‘If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito’.

Proudest non-bowls accomplishment:
Working in the childcare industry helping children develop their skills to be the best possible person they can whilst growing up.

Most embarrassing childhood memory:
During a lunch break, I walked out of the toilet into a playground full of children not noticing the trail of toilet paper flapping off the bottom of my shoe.

If you could appear on any reality show, which one would you choose:
Love Island

Who would you like to swap places with for a day:
Sam Kerr

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, Snapchat or other:
Facebook and Instagram