The 23-year-old teacher leading lesson on stripping bowls' stigma

The 23-year-old teacher leading lesson on stripping bowls' stigmaImage source, Jeff Holmes, Team ScotlandByAmy CanavanBBC Sport Scotland at SEC CentrePublished9 minutes agoA 23-year-old walking out to Mountains by Biffy Clyro is not the picture many people will paint when they think of bowls.But that will be the scene in hall three at the SEC Centre on Wednesday when Scotland's Sophie McGrouther begins her women's singles campaign.Despite being the youngest member of Scotland's bowls team, primary school teacher McGrouther has set her sights high.Given she was the world indoor champion aged 21, why shouldn't she aim for a slab of metal come the weekend?There'd certainly be worse things than a Commonwealth Games medal to show her class as part of a 'what did you do during your summer holidays?' lesson.But there's a bigger picture here too. Introducing new eyes, inspiring the next generation and breaking the stigma attached to the sport she loves is at the forefront of McGrouther's mind over the next few days in Glasgow.Bee Gees at bowls as Scotland Para-mixed pairs retain goldPublished20 hours ago'Mariah Cleggy' channels Messi to swim to gold for Scotland Published8 hours agoAll the latest from Scotland at the GamesWhen anyone of a certain age says they play bowls, they face a barrage of questions. At the crux of most of them is, 'why?'Then throw in the comments about it being a boring, old man's game. The record has never changed. Until the DJ at the SEC has their way...McGrouther has been asked time and time again. Her answers, though, may be a little surprising.Usually parents or grandparents can be pointed to, but the Fife native didn't have anyone hauling her along to her local club. She, quite literally, went along herself.After being introduced to the game aged 10 via a taster session at school, she made the decision to have a go at Abbeyview Bowling Club. And to the surprise of ma...