Nola Marino (Forrest, Liberal Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Education) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to congratulate Harvey Bowling Club legend Calvin Rodgers, who recently won two medals at the Australian Blind Bowlers Association National Championships. Calvin is a legend. He had a serious car accident at the age of 21, which left him with just 10 per cent vision in only one eye. His life changed dramatically after the accident, but Calvin brought the same positive approach he has to his health and vision challenges to everything else he's done in life.

Calvin and his director, Dean Jackson, travelled to New South Wales for this year's championships held at Coomealla Bowling Club. In the men's B3 open singles contest, Calvin's efforts earned him the silver medal. But it was the B3/B4 open pairs competition where Calvin couldn't be stopped! He and Dean teamed up with fellow Western Australian competitor Sharon Werndly and her director, Dot Waller, to take out the gold medal.

While Queensland took out the overall competition, all of us in Hervey and Western Australia are so proud to have someone like Calvin representing our state. Well done, Calvin and Dean, on this achievement! I want to commend Calvin for his attitude and positive approach, not just to bowls but to life in general. He has a beautiful family supporting him along the way.

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