Mark Buffa

Biography

Languages spoken:

French, English, Italian

Sibling(s) Name(s) (date of birth):

Alicia Buffa (02/03/80)

Training Location(s):

Studio Buffa Training Center

Preferred sport events / Specialties:

Longer formats

Coach(es):

Frank Buffa

Senior national athlete since:

2004

College/ University (year graduated):

Wichita State University (2005)

Focus of studies:

Computer Science / Management

It would surprise you to know that I …:

own 2 guitars and have a very large cd library

National titles (include event, year):

2007 Canadian National Champion, 2010 Runner up

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2011:

Bronze medal, team event, PABCON Championship (Guadalajara)
14th all events

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2010:

16th in PBA Cheetah Championship

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2008:

Canadian Bowler of the Year 2008
Manitoba Open Champion
2 Bronze medal Commonwealth Championships

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2006:

Clermont Open Champion

World Championship appearances – Best results by year:

2008 Thailand – 132nd
2010 Munich – 40th

Major awards (ex. CDN Player of Year, Hall of Fame inductee):

2008 Bowler of the year