Nathan Rice
Date of birth:
June 7, 1979
Current state:
Queensland
Current club:
Club Helensvale
Australian debut:
2004
Cap number:
118
International appearances:
139
International playing achievements:
2012 SA International Series - Silver medal - Pairs
2012 SA International Series - Silver medal - Fours
2012 SA International Series - Overall team gold
2011 Asia Pacific Championships - Overall Mens Team Gold
2011 Asia Pacific Championships - Gold Medal - Fours
2011 Asia Pacific Championships - Silver Medal - Triples
2011 Asia Pacific Merdeka Championships - Bronze medal - Singles
2008 World Championships- Silver medal- Fours
2008 World Championships- Bronze medal- Pairs
2007 Asia Pacific Championships- Gold medal- Pairs
2007 Asia Pacific Championships- Bronze medal- Singles
2006 Commonwealth Games- Bronze medal- Pairs
Grand prix playing achievements:
2012 Australian Open - Pairs champion
2012 Australian Open - Singles runner-up
2011 Queensland Open - Triples champion
2011 Queensland Open - Pairs champion
2008 Queensland Open Triples champion
2006 Victorian GP Singles champion
2006 Helensvale GP Fours champion
2005 Helensvale GP Pairs champion
Type of bowl used:
Henselite
Short ends- facts you didnt know
First tournament win:
Ken Williams Fours at South Tweed
How did you start playing bowls:
Mudgeeraba Bowls Club had a day for new bowlers and my dad encouraged me to attend.
When did you start playing bowls:
1996
Who is your greatest influence in bowls:
Ian Schuback
Best player you have competed against and why:
In my early days, Rob Parrella was my best opponent because I just loved watching and learning from him.
Aspirations beyond bowls:
To run my own business
Who is the greatest influence in your life:
My father
