Loren Dion

PROFILE
TEAM USA EVENTS:
2019 Asia Pacific Championships (Gold Coast, AUS)
2018 North American Challenge (Laguna Woods, CA)
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POSITIONS:
Skip, Triples / 3rd, Fours (AP)
Skip, Triples / Skip, Fours (NAC)
DOB
January 22
HOMETOWN
Carpinteria, CA
PROFESSION
Owner, L2 Nicaragua
HOME CLUB
Santa Barbara LBC
​(Southwest Division)
YEARS BOWLING
Age 8, played with my dad. He, my grandfather, great grandfather, and we don't know beyond that- all bowled.
BOWLS USED
Taylor Ace
  • Accomplishments in Bowls
  • Fun Facts
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International results

2018 North American Challenge - won Triples & Fours (Jarvis) / overall Team Jarvis
Bronze Medal – Triples/Asia Pacific Championships 2011
Bronze Medal—HK Classic Singles 2008
3rd —Australian Open Triples 2009

Domestic results

2nd - US Singles 2017, 2011
1st - US Open Fours 2010, 2011
1st - US Open Pairs 2007
 
 
 
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  • Nickname: LD
  • ​Family members who bowl: My 5 year old daughter is just starting to practice at home
  • Greatest influence in bowls and why: My Dad, of course. He showed me the game and introduced me to some of the best players in the US, who all have influenced my game in some way or another.
  • Best player competed against and why: Aron Sheriff because of his ability to stay cool and make shots under pressure, and also his game is so well rounded. He is good at any shot on any length.
  • Goals/Aspirations for personal bowls career: Making it to a final at a highly respected international event.  Thus far I've only made it to the semi's, but would love to have the chance to go for a gold.
  • Goals/Aspirations outside of bowls: Live a happy and healthy life with my beautiful wife and 2 daughters.
  • Greatest bowls achievement: Bronze Medal – Asia Pacific Championships 2011, Adelaide, Aus. Triples Skip
  • Random fact about you: I own a home/business in Nicaragua.