Steve Glasson

Stephen John Glasson OAM (born 10 April 1969) is an Australian bowls player. He was number one in the world in 2004 and was ranked first in Australia between 1997 and 2005. He is currently the Australian national bowls coach.

Steve Glasson
Personal information
Full nameStephen John Glasson
Nickname(s)Biscuits
NationalityAustralian
Born (1969-04-10) 10 April 1969
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sport
SportBowls
ClubSt Johns Park Bowling Club
Now coachingAustralian bowls team
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking1
Medal record
Representing  Australia
World Outdoor Championships
Silver medal – second place 2000 Johannesburg pairs
Silver medal – second place 2000 Johannesburg triples
Gold medal – first place 2004 Ayr singles
Asia Pacific Bowls Championships
Silver medal – second place1995 Dunedinpairs
Bronze medal – third place1995 Dunedinfours
Silver medal – second place1997 Warillafours
Gold medal – first place1999 Kula Lumpurtriples
Gold medal – first place2001 Melbournetriples
Bronze medal – third place2001 Melbournesingles
Bronze medal – third place2003 Brisbanepairs
Bronze medal – third place2005 Melbournesingles

Early life

Glasson was born in Sydney, New South Wales in 1969. His father, Bob Glasson was a former Queensland bowls representative.[1][2] Glasson took up bowls as a young child in the mid-1970s.[3][4]

While working as a bank teller as a teenager, his bank was held up. He decided to change jobs, becoming an apprentice greenkeeper at a bowls club.[4]

Playing career

World Championships

In 2004 Glasson became world singles champion when he won a gold medal at the 2004 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Scotland, becoming the first Australian to be world number one in men's singles.[5]

Asia Pacific Championships

He won eight medals at the Asia Pacific Bowls Championships including two gold medals.[6]

National

Glasson won the Australian National Indoor championship nine times (1994, 1997–1999, 2001–2005). He was the number one ranked player in Australia between 1997 and 2005.[7][8]

Commonwealth Games

Glasson competed in the singles at the 1998 Commonwealth Games and 2002 Commonwealth Games.[9] He was omitted from the Australian team for the 2006 Commonwealth Games after a dispute over fitness requirements set down by Bowls Australia. Bowls Australia claimed that poor form had also been a contributory factor.[10][11][12]

Coaching career

In 2011 he replaced Rex Johnston as Bowls Australia national coach.[13][14][15] In 2012, he only played occasionally to focus on his off-field role as a coach.[16]

Honours

In 2000 Glasson was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his playing and coaching achievements.[17] He was inducted into the Bowls Australia Hall of Fame in 2011.[18] He was further honoured in 2012, awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).[19]

Other major bowling achievements
  • 4xNSW Premier League Titles With St Johns Park Bowling Club
  • Mazda Jack High Winner-1997
  • World Indoor Pairs Semi-Finalist-Twice 1998&2000
  • South African Masters Runner Up-1999

References
  1. Raabus, Carol (19 September 2007). "Lawn bowls on a roll". ABC Hobart. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  2. Glasson, Steve (May 2009). "Who's your favourite player?". Bowls NSW. Royal New South Wales Bowling Association. 70 (4): 45, 48. ISSN 1038-5401.
  3. "Player Profile – Steve Glasson" (PDF). St Johns Park Bowling Club. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 June 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  4. Growden, Greg (13 October 2004). "Glasson No.1 with a bullet". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  5. "Glasson takes world crown in play-off thriller". Sydney Morning Herald. Australian Associated Press. 9 August 2004. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  6. "Asia Pacific Championships Past Winners" (PDF). World Bowls. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  7. "Inductee biographies". Bowls Australia. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  8. Falkenmire, David (27 August 2008). "Glasson clinches spots in world singles bowls events". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  9. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  10. Halloran, Jessica (8 February 2006). "Glasson out of running after refusing to jog". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  11. Johnson, Len (16 December 2005). "Singles ace Glasson misses". The Age. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  12. Presenter: Karen Percy, Reporter: David Mark (10 February 2006). "World champ hits out at Bowls Australia after omission from Comm Games team". The World Today. ABC Local Radio.
  13. Goodwin, Louise (1 March 2011). "New National Bowls Australia coach: Steve Glasson". Liverpool Leader. News Community Media. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  14. "Organisational Structure". Bowls Australia. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  15. Falkenmire, David (23 February 2011). "Dead end for Rex Johnston as Steve Glasson takes reins as Bowls Australia national coach". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  16. "STEVE GLASSON AWARDED AOM". Taylor Bowls. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  17. "Glasson, Stephen John – Australian Sports Medal". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  18. "BCiB Hall of Fame inductees announced". Bowls Australia. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  19. "Glasson, Stephen John – OAM". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
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