GEORGE SNEDDON
DOB – 13th December 1949.
Club – Broxburn BC
How you got into the sport – I lived in Winchburgh which was a mining village where the bowling club was the hub for the miners to go after their shift finished. The club was 100 metres from my house so myself and others got involved in the game after school. As youngsters we were made welcome at the club.
Bowling Highlights – Scottish men’s singles winner
Scottish men’s triples winner
1x World Bowls Championship gold medallist
Hong Kong Classic singles winner
Hong Kong Classic pairs winner
1x Commonwealth Games gold medallist
Representing and managing Scotland
Best bowls advice given – Stay calm and don’t show your emotions or practice the draw shot.