Shannon McIlroy

Shannon McIlroy


Name (first, last)

Shannon McIlroy

DOB

05 January 1987

Home

Tahunanui, Nelson

Best performance

Winning all singles matches against Australia in the Trans Tasman Test 2009

Coach

Dave Edwards

Summary of achievements.

  • North East Valley 10,000 singles Champion 2006/2008
  • Asia Pacific Champs, silver medal-fours 2007, silver medal-triples 2009
  • World u25 singles runner up 2007/2009
  • Australian open singles semi-finals 2009
  • National Fours Champion 2006
  • numerous club and centre titles

Shannon has been a consistent winner in bowls since his talent was identified when he was still at school. His best result as an individual was as World under 25 singles runner up in 2007 and 2009, but as a team member his best results are silver medals at consecutive Asia Pacific Championships in the fours and the triples.