Glasson appointed Chair of Selectors
Steve Glasson OAM will help shape the country’s future success on the international arena, after being confirmed as the new Chair of Bowls Australia’s (BA) National Selection Panel.
Glasson, who was elevated to Hall of Fame Legend status last year, is unquestionably one of Australia’s most accomplished competitors on the green and the most successful national coach off it.
As a former world and Australian number one ranked player, Glasson’s named was etched into the sport’s annals as the first Australian to win a world title in the Northern Hemisphere.
After concluding his glittering playing career, Glasson helmed the sport’s high performance program as national coach of record-breaking Commonwealth Games and World Bowls Championships campaigns across a ten-year tenure concluding in 2021.
Following a thorough expressions of interest process, Glasson was appointed to the important non-voting Chair position on the National Selection Panel by Bowls Australia’s Board.
BA CEO Matthew Kennedy said Glasson would make a significant contribution in the role.
“Steve is a welcome addition to Bowls Australia’s National Selection Panel as its new Chair,” Kennedy said.
“As a Legend of the sport, the wealth of knowledge and experience that he brings to this role will assist to ensure that the Panel’s selection processes and decision-making results in the best possible chance of success for the Right At Home Australian Jackaroos athletes and teams.”
In the role, Glasson will chair national selection meetings and oversee the considerations of, and work in close collaboration with, the four other current members of the Panel; National Coach Gary Willis, Assistant National Coach Karen Murphy AM, Western Australia’s Therese Hastings and South Australia’s Dave Stockham, until all member terms are next due for reconsideration on May 1, 2024.
