Team Name: Canberra
Team Members: Gilon Smith (Manager), Glen Whitehead (Captain), Lee Forace, Tim Goodland, Michael Hunter, Kristina Huynh, Bryan Johnson, Alex Park and Kimberlee Trent.
- Current holders of the Queensland and Australian Gateball Championships.
- Seven of the nine members of the touring squad participated in the previous World Gateball Championships in Korea.
In Shanghai the team is looking forward to:
- Eating great Chinese food.
Biggest Challenge in Shanghai will be:
- Adapting quickly to the playing surface.
- Maintaining momentum with eight players, three substitutions per match.
Training Schedule: Canberra currently trains twice a week. Saturday afternoons at the Canberra Croquet Club and Sunday afternoon at Reid Oval.
All the best at the Championships next week, guys!
ReplyDeleteDoes the Canberra have a team mascot or emblem? If not can I suggest the "Royal Bluebells" in recognition of the ACT's official floral emblem?
ReplyDeleteHell's 'bells.
ReplyDeleteYou will enjoy meeting people from all of the world. Good luck and enjoy yourselves.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time. I know you are all good at Gateball. The uniforms look great.
ReplyDeleteAgreed - the Canberra uniforms really shine. Good luck!
ReplyDeletePlay well Canberra - we're thinking of you!
ReplyDelete(and happy birthday for Monday, Lee). peter