IN reply to Mr Lyne's letter about young bowlers (June 9), I am 12 years old and have been bowling at Tadcaster Bowling Club for two years and really enjoy playing.

I play in league matches twice a week. Everyone has been friendly and supportive.

Why don't other young people play?

I have tried to get my friends interested but they pick on me for playing an "old person's" sport.

If only they knew. Some of the bowlers I play with are more than 80 years old and fitter than many Premier League footballers!

Sam Moss,

Chapel Street,

Tadcaster.

Updated: 12:29 Wednesday, June 11, 2003