Katelyn INCH

Biographical Information

Highlights: 
Nickname: Katy, Inches, Inchy (nzherald.co.nz, 20 Jul 2016; Athlete, 6 Jun 2017)
Hobbies: Netball, teaching, coaching, running (Athlete, 6 Jun 2017)
Occupation: Student, Broadbeach Bowls Club employee (Athlete, 6 Jun 2017)
Education: Sports coaching at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Languages spoken: English
Coach: 

PERSONAL: Mike KERNAGHAN (NZL) (stuff.co.nz, 28 Nov 2016)
NATIONAL: Sharon SIMS (NZL) (nzherald.co.nz, 31 Mar 2017)

Reason: "Dad kind of started as a joke, he went along with all the rugby guys, they sort of had a laugh. I got dragged along every Saturday, every Tuesday night, so I thought why not give it a go. As soon as I gave it a go, I loved it. Beat my dad pretty easily so I thought why not keep going with it. I just loved it from them on." (nzherald.co.nz, 20 Jul 2016)
Ambition: "To be the best female bowler in the world." (Athlete, 6 Jun 2017)
Memorable: Playing in the final of the women's pairs at the 2015 New Zealand Championships. "I got an opportunity to play Ange and Mandy (BOYD) and that was honestly the biggest moment of my career. I loved it. I didn't expect to make it, coming in as underdogs into that final, which was awesome." (nzherald.co.nz, 20 Jul 2016)
Hero: Her coach and New Zealand lawn bowler Mike KERNAGHAN. "Been lucky enough to represent New Zealand alongside him. Very knowledgable, well-respected player." (Athlete, 6 Jun 2017)
Influence: "My dad and mum always supported me with my passions in sport and follow me around the world." (Athlete, 6 Jun 2017)
Ritual: "I do have to giggle sometimes because when I'm playing Eminen's Lose Yourself on my headphones before a game, I wonder what some of the older players think of me." (New Zealand Woman's Weekly, 21 Nov 2016)
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