Eaton happy to take a break

Mbachi Mutukula-Maregere Sports Reporter
ZIMBABWE’S top bowler Mike Eaton has embraced the break brought by the Christmas holiday and will be in South Africa with his family after a tough season. Eaton said he had a good season and was happy with the way he played in his last competition, the Mashonaland Provincial Pairs, where he was one of the winners.

“I had a great season. I am not doing much for the holidays, me and my daughter, we are going to South Africa to spend our holidays with my other daughter who is based there.

“Christmas is the best time to be with both my lovely daughters,” said Eaton.
Another bowler Roy Garden, will be at home in Bulawayo with his family during the end-of-year holidays.

“I am back in Bulawayo and I will not be doing much. I want to rest, I have had a mixed season.
“I won some of my competitions and lost some but 2013 has been a good season of exposure. I am proud that I had a chance to represent my country in a number of tournaments.

“I am looking forward to the new season and I just hope that we will have new bowlers combining with old bowlers next year. It is always good to have new bowlers. If we can concentrate on the greens next year, we can meet the world standards,” said Garden.

Meanwhile, Garden and female top bowler Kerry Craven, found the stage too big for their talents at the recent World Singles Champion of Champions in New Zealand.

The pair, though, feels the exposure they got was priceless.
Garden represented the country in the men’s section while Kerry Craven was in the women’s category in the Championships held at Burnside Bowling Club Christchurch, New Zealand.

The duo left the country with their team manager Heather Singleton hoping to cause upsets against some of the world’s best bowlers.
Garden won seven out of 12 games while Craven won six and lost six at the Championship.

“I had a nice time on the greens. The tournament was tough and competitive but it was very good. I think it was good to be part of the event.

“The more we participate at such event the more we will make it as world-class bowlers,” said Garden.
Craven won six out of the 12 matches she played.