Meet Your Coach

Bowls Coaching… Wray to Go is owned and managed by Kelli Wray. Kelli has been playing bowls for 19 years at Club, State and Australian levels. It is through these experiences as a bowler, and after working closely with the bowls community, that she established a new passion for coaching. She sees her business as a time to show others what they can achieve in the sport of lawn bowls.

This business has been established to help all bowlers of different abilities and ages such as social, beginners, advanced, elite, young or experienced. In turn, there are many packages available for individuals and groups alike, as well as resources for purchase. For more information about Kelli please read her profile below.

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Profile


Name: Kelli Wray

Age: 28

Years of playing Bowls: 19 years, started at the age of 8

Years of Coaching: 5 years

 

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Qualifications:

  • Accredited Club Coach
  • Bowls Australia Assessor and Presenter for Coaching Courses
  • Cert I and IV in Sport and Recreation
  • Cert III in Turf Management
  • First Aid Certificate

Past Work Experiences:

  • Greenkeeper Manager and Coaching Business – 2012/13
  • Bowls South Australia Development Officer – 2009 to 2011
  • Domestic and Commercial Landscaper – 2008
  • Bowls Greenkeeper and Landscaper – 2006 to 2007

Coaching Highlights:

  • Club Coach for Lockleys Bowling Club 2013/14 successful 4 club pennants and promotion
  • Coach of the USA Team World Bowls in Adelaide 2013
  • Coach of the USA Ladies Team  Asia Pacific Games 2011
  • High Performance and Development Coach for Lockleys Bowling Club 2012/2013
  • Club Coach and Junior Mentor for Ascot Park Bowling Club, South Australia
  • Coaching numerous juniors at club and State levels

 

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Player Highlights:

  • 2012: Silver medalist in the National Super 6 Pairs Championship
  • 2012: Player of the Series and Rink of the Series in South Australia vs. Victoria test match
  • 2011: Singles runner –up in Victorian Open
  • 2011:  Australian ‘A’ Squad member
  • 2009 and 2010: Australian Squad Member
  • 2009: Gold Medallist: Asia Pacific Merdeka Championships Triples
  • 2007: Winner in NSW Open Triples
  • 2006: Winner in Victorian GP Triples
  • 2006: Winner in Victorian GP Fours
  • 2006: Winner in Western Australian State Singles, Pairs and Triples