2023 World Bowls Championships - Player Profile: Emma McIntyre
Earliest bowls memory: Winning the Buchanan Arms Open Triples with my dad and little brother.
Best bowls achievement: Outdoor – winning a silver and bronze medal at the 2022 Bowls Europe Championships.
Indoor – Ladies National U25 Singles winner.
Your all-star bowls rink:
Lead – Caroline Brown
Second – Karen Murphy
Third – Aron Sherriff
Skip – Alex Marshall MBE
Occupation: Office Manager/Draughtsperson for a Steel Fabrication Company.
Describe yourself in 3 words: Organised, Committed, Friendly.
Favourite meal: Macaroni Cheese with Garlic Bread.
Biggest fear: Spiders!
Apple or Android: Apple.
Pineapple on pizza: No.
Favourite movie/TV show: Harry Potter.
Three items you couldn’t live without and why: My phone – it keeps me connected with all my family and friends.
Fluffy socks – I’m forever cold and can’t handle cold feet.
Crisps – they’re my go to snack always!
Dream job: Architect.
Favourite past or present non-bowls athlete and why: Roger Federer. I think his record speaks for itself, such a great tennis player.
Cats or dogs: Cats.
Which player is most likely to be invited to Frazer, Wendy or Bob’s house for dinner: Either Garry Brown or Danny Porter – both love a good chat!
Funniest teammate and why: Claire Anderson – there’s always been good banter between us over the years, both on and off the green.
Favourite song: The Killers – Human.
Your biggest pet peeve: Noisy eaters.
Most likely to forget their passport going to Australia: Jason Banks.
Proudest non-bowls accomplishment: Achieving my Masters degree.
Dream holiday destination and why: Italy – it looks like such a beautiful place with lots to see.
Goal for 2023 World Bowls Championships: Going into any tournament the goal is always to try and win gold, but just to even medal would be brilliant.