2023 World Bowls Championships - Player Profile: Jason Banks

Earliest bowls memory: Playing marbles in my granny and grandpa’s kitchen.

Best bowls achievement: World Indoor Singles Championship finalist in 2023.

Your all-star bowls rink:

Lead – David Bryant CBE

Second – Peter Belliss

Third – Willie Wood MBE

Skip – Alex Marshall MBE

Occupation: Design Engineer.

Describe yourself in 3 words: Easy-going but determined.

Favourite meal: Macaroni.

Biggest fear: Falling off a cliff.

Apple or Android: Android.

Pineapple on pizza: No.

Favourite movie/TV show: Still Game.

Three items you couldn’t live without and why: Food, Water and Bowls.

Dream job: Not having one!

Favourite past or present non-bowls athlete: Kimi Raikkonen.

Cats or dogs: Cats.

Which player is most likely to be invited to Frazer’s house for dinner: Alex Marshall.

Funniest teammate: Danny Porter.

Favourite song: The Dubliners – Irish Rover.

Your biggest pet peeve & why: People driving slowly if I’m late for bowls.

Most likely to forget their passport going to Australia: Me.

Proudest non-bowls accomplishment: Graduating from University.

Dream holiday destination and why: Spain – good weather and plenty things to do.

Goal for 2023 World Bowls Championships: See how it goes.