Inspiring the Next Generation: Teryn Mitchell’s Journey and Rise in Lawn Bowls
Bowls Canada Boulingrin (BCB) saw some fantastic bowls during this year’s outdoor competitive season, including a decorated up-and-coming young bowler from Alberta. After taking home gold medals at both the Youth and National Championships, we wanted to hear from Teryn Mitchell about her journey in Lawn Bowling, how she is breaking stereotypes in the sport, and her message for other young bowlers.
Who is Teryn?
- Name: Teryn Mitchell
- Age: 16
- Province: Alberta
- Home Club: Commonwealth Lawn Bowls Club
- Years playing Lawn Bowls: 5 years
In the 5 years that Teryn has been bowling, she has attended four National Championships! This year, Teryn saw success in both Youth and Majors, taking home four gold medals in the U18 Women’s Singles, Forster-Lang Pairs with Erik Galipeau, Women’s Triples with Alberta A, and Women’s Fours with Alberta A again.
BCB had the privilege to speak with Teryn to discuss her accomplishment during this past competitive season, her passion for Lawn Bowls, future aspiration in the sport, and what she would like others to know about lawn bowling – old and young. Read the full post here, including the Teryn’s interview.
BCB would like to congratulate Teryn on her success in this year’s Bowls season, as well as would like to thank her for sharing her experience in bowls with us. We look forward to seeing what you accomplish in the coming years and how you continue to help shape the sport of Lawn Bowling!
About Bowls Canada Boulingrin
Bowls Canada Boulingrin (BCB) is the governing body responsible for lawn bowls in Canada. The BCB mission is to advance the sport of bowls in Canada. BCB is funded through Sport Canada and would like to thank the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada for its support of lawn bowling in Canada. For more details on Bowls Canada Boulingrin and the sport of lawn bowls, visit www.bowlscanada.com.
Bowls Canada Boulingrin acknowledges that its office in Ottawa is located upon the traditional and unceded of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands long before today. BCB honours and thanks all the generations of Anishinàbe Algonquin people who have and continue to take care of this land that we all share. We pledge to continue exploring and making meaningful contributions to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, especially as they relate to Sport and Reconciliation (items 87 to 91).
