By Kyra Gillespie
Sean Guinane was just at home doing the dishes when he was told he’d been selected for the Special Olympics.
After picking up the sport as a teenager, the now 26-year-old will head to Adelaide with the state’s 10-pin bowling team in April to compete for gold.
“When I was told I’d been selected for the national games in Adelaide I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face,” Sean said.
“I’m excited and nervous because I’ve never been on a plane before.
“I’m just going to do the best I can and try and win a gold medal.”
From humble beginnings at the City of Casey’s Recreation Access Program (RAP) – a leisure program, supporting participants to attend and take part in various activities, such as theatre, cinema and sport – Sean has moved his way up the ranks over the years training with the Dandenong-Casey Titans.
“It took me a while to find my sport because in my younger days I wasn’t very sporty.
“It took me a lot of training to come good because I didn’t know what I was doing when I first started.
“I’ve come a long way since then.”
But Sean is no stranger to success, having already won gold and bronze medals at the state championships both with his team and individually last year.
“To be a good bowler you just have to have a bit of fun and do your best.”
DVJS Manager Andy Ernst is so proud of his client that he has pledged to sponsor Sean and his team.
“We are very proud of Sean’s achievement,” Andy said.
To support Sean’s quest for gold, contact DVJS on 1300 385 738.
