Yearly Archives: 2025
Colquitt Wins Roy Williamson Trophy
Roy Williamson Trophy Winner 2025 - Sam Colquitt
Photo: Mark BradshawNoble’s Bowling Club hosted the Roy Williamson Memorial Cup Junior Boys competition on Saturday morning, with a good standard of bowls from the Juniors.
With nine entries Arran Dunn beat Alex Colquitt to reach the quarter finals in the only preliminary round game.
The first quarter final saw Sam Colquitt beat Arran Dunn 21-18. Sam Quayle lost out 20-21 to Clark Kelly. In the bottom half of the draw Freddie Palmer beat Bertie Moss 21-7, while Alex Hampson won 21-11 against Archie Dunn.
In the semi-final both games were straightforward wins as Colquitt won 21-12 against Kelly, while Hampson beat Palmer 21-10.
The final swung one way and then the other as Colquitt took the first four ends. By end 20 Hampson held a one chalk lead at 13-12. A six end winning run saw Colquitt go within touching distance of the trophy to lead 20-13. Five consecutive singles for Hampson, saw the deficit close to just two chalks, only for Colquitt to score the single needed to secure a 21-18 victory to win the trophy for the first time.
The presentation was made by Tina Hampson, with Roy’s wife Jacqueline Williamson presenting the prizes to all competitors.
Ballapaws Ladies Doubles Won by Tebay & Dimsdale
Ballapaws Ladies Doubles Winners 2025 - Louise Tebay and Maria Dimsdale
Photo: Louise HorsfallThe sun came out, the rain stayed away and with yachts in the bay for ‘Seafest’, the setting couldn’t be beaten for the final Ladies Doubles Competition of the season, the Ballapaws Trophy at Peel Sunset Bowling Club.
An entry of 15 pairs meant 7 prelim’s, with Mary Moffatt and Joyce Kelly being the only pair with a drawn entry to the Quarter Finals. The hard work of the greenkeepers at Peel had paid off as today the green was running well and as a result, all the bowling was high quality with close ends and each point being fiercely fought over.
Unfortunately, none of the home greener’s made it past the quarter finals – we’ll try again next year to bring the trophy home.
The first semi-final was Louise Tebay and Maria Dimsdale against Linda Cadamy and Sue Gawne. Both pairs were on top form and the match was close, but, with the play technique of Louise taking the lead and instructing Maria to “knock ‘em up”, they came out winners 21-16.
The second semi-final saw the pairing of Paula Firth and Sylvia Kennaugh against Philippa Taylor and Joyce Ogden. Allegedly playing together for the first time in 4 years (although you wouldn’t have thought that), Paula and Sylvia took an early lead to 16. Philippa and Joyce weren’t letting it go so easy and having won control of the jack, clawed their way back to 17 across. However, Paula and Sylvia dug deep to win the next 3 ends and the match, 21-17.
The final was all set, and what a match – it was nip and tuck all the way with both pairs taking turns to lead but the “knock ‘em out” team of Louise and Maria stole the show 21-18. Paula and Sylvia left with smiles on their faces for a rekindled partnership.
Thank you to the sponsors, Ballapaws Boarding Kennels, for their continued support and thank you to all who helped on the day; measuring, marking, making brew’s etc. An enjoyable day for all and best of all, lots of laughs and smiles on the green.
Breagle Glen A Edge Towards Safety
Division Two League Leaders Marown C
Photo: Arnie WithersIn Canada Life International League Division One Breagle Glen A hosted North Ramsey A on Monday evening with games running out for the Southern team to claw their way out of danger, they crushed the visitors 9-1 to lift themselves off the bottom of the table to hit the 50-point mark. This was only the home sides second win of the season, was quite timely with just four games left to play. Wayne Roberts picked up his 10th win of the season with a solid 21-10 win against Mooragh captain Rob Monk. Despite playing just half of the season Ewan Cooil sits third in the Breagle merit after picking up his fifth win from seven games as he beat former home greener Tom Collins 21-17, a result matched by Steve Durcan against David Kinrade. The lone winner for the visitors was Steve Walmsley whose 21-11 win over Breagle captain Chris Lever was never in doubt.
South Ramsey B had a tough fixture away to league champions Marown A, the visitors managed to pick up just one win as Lee Dawson beat Tom Kelly 21-12. Helping the home team to a 9-1 win, four games finished to single figures with Paul Dunn, Neil Withers, Peter Jones, and Glenn Boland all winning without breaking sweat.
The closest match of the week was between Onchan A and Marown B at the Park, with the home team winning 6-4 taking the aggregate by 12 chalks (151-139). Matthew Quirk got back to winning ways with a 21-9 win over Stephen Rundle, Reg Temporaza got over the line 21-20 against Karl Parker, while the Crosby men won two games 21-18, as John Gelling beat Peter Slinger, while Jamie Joughin held off Steve Parker.
On a vastly improve Peel green, it will be no coincidence that their home results are improving, following a 7-3 win over Castletown A. That said three games were won to 17, 18, and 19, as Dave ‘Barney’ Kelly beat Ian Watson, Ste Kelly beat Dean Kinley, and Gary Smith won the closest game against Aaron Richardson. Winning for the visitors were Kieran Krypner, who continues to improve each week, Nathan Cooil, and veteran George Foy who stepped up from the B team.
South Ramsey A beat Douglas A 10-0 at home to pick up their first 10-0 of the 2025 season, with Glynn Hargraves beating Ian Moore 21-1, with the latter winning the first end, as Hargraves went on a 21 break. John Kennish won 21-4 against Keith Rise, while Jordan Cain was pushed to 17 by Dave McCabe, as the visitors scored just 90 chalks.
In Division Two Ballaugh A sacrificed top spot following a disastrous 7-3 away defeat to Noble’s B, who would have enjoyed the opportunity to damage the Ballaugh men’s promotion hopes. Winning big for the home team were Steve Cain, who won 21-3 against Tony Quine, while Steve Brennan beat Mike Spooner 21-4.
Marown C hit top spot by two points on 99 points for the season, as they beat Breagle Glen B 8-2 at home. Peter Kelly led the way for the Crosby men with a 21-8 win over Nicholas Peterson, while Rod Swift and Ed Benson won for Breagle.
Douglas B gave themselves some breathing room at the bottom end of the table, as they won 9-1 at home to Onchan B. Dave Pease was the lone loser 17-21 to Mark Kelly. For the Villa men single figure wins arrived from Steve Cook and William Cowley, Stuart Garrett and Bob Callow were pushed to 17, while Steve Gregg got over the line 21-20 against Neil Richmond.
Finch Hill A won 8-2 at home to Noble’s A, with Stephen Oates and Shay Waterworth winning to single figures, while Kevin Stannard beat Martyn Hobson 21-20. Winning for Noble’s Jim Callister 21-7, while Stephen Corkill won 21-17 against Pat Maher.
Castletown B couldn’t make home advantage count as they lost 2-8 against Peel D, as John Holden and Patrick Cooper were the two winners for the home team.
In Division Three North Ramsey B still lead the way following their 3-7 away win over Breagle Glen C. Noble’s D beat their higher ranked C team 7-3, however just six chalks separated the teams (135-129), as two heavy wins for the C team couldn’t stop the D from picking up the aggregate.
The closest match in the third division was between South Ramsey C and visitors Peel C, who drew 4-4 and managed to edge the aggregate by two chalks (141-143) to take a 4-6 win back to the Sunset City. The closest game on the night was between James Moore and Stuart Morrison with the Ramsey man edging it 21-20.
Ballaugh C drew 4-4 at home to Marown D. The Crosby men went home the happier of the two teams, as they took the aggregate by 10 chalks (127-137) for a 4-6 win, as the teams shared a 21-5 win each.
Runaway leaders Onchan C took their turn to sit out this week, are still 20 points ahead of the chasing pack in Division Four.
Douglas D hosted South Ramsey D, with the home team taking an 8-2 win. Winning for the visitors were Geoff Collier who beat David Manley 21-11, and Junior bowler Kian Bradford who picked up league win number five of the season with a superb 21-11 win against Warren Molesworth. Continuing the Junior trend young Clark Kelly knocked Frank Feeney off the top of the merit board, inflicting a first league defeat of the season on the South Ramsey captain 21-18. A special mention must go to 12-year-old Erik Lumb, who was playing just his third league fixture ever, having faced experienced bowlers in his first two fixtures, Lumb caught the eye of the current Manx Champion and number one ranked bowler, who witnessed a superb display from the left hander who won his first ever game in style with a 21-5 win over Ian Kermode. One to watch for the not-so-distant future. If I could give any advice to our junior bowlers, it would be practice, practice, and practice some more. Get in club competitions, open competitions, as it will stand you in good stead in the future.
Finch Hill B couldn’t fully capitalise on the opportunity to close the gap as they won 4-6 away to Peel D, taking the aggregate by six chalks (134-140), as new merit leader Tony Epifani won 21-5 against Rob Lucas-Kneen.
North Ramsey C slipped to a 2-8 defeat at home to Douglas C, with Juan Readshaw winning 21-3 against Steve Taylor, while Greg Tomlinson beat Euan Christian 21-9. Responding for the Mooragh men Adam Greenwood beat Greg Brew 21-8.
Noble’s E won 7-3 at home to Castletown C, in a match that had three 21-20 results, with the home team winning two as Lee Cain and David Karran beat Chris Palmer and Jacob Robert respectively. For Town Ray Harris was their 21-20 winner against Chris Kirkman.
Marown A Win 18th Rayner Shield
Plumbmaster Rayner Shield Finalists - Marown A and Marown B - Marown A (back row) won 7-1 on the night
Photo: Arnie WithersThe eagerly awaited Plumbmaster Limited Rayner Shield final between Marown A and Marown B was held at Onchan Bowling Club on Friday evening. The draw took place ahead of the match, with plenty of potential banana skins for the higher ranked team, who were missing their captain Paul Dunn. There was a healthy crowd in attendance to watch events unfold with good support for both teams. League leaders Marown A were the clear favourites on the night, however the lower ranked team would have been hoping to pull off a huge upset.
First off the green for the A was Tom Kelly, who having faced younger brother Kevin a number of times, it was the younger sibling who had prevailed on each occasion. Tom didn’t give Kevin a sniff in the game, as he built a 14-6 lead, then went on to finish the game 21-11 to put the A team 1-0 up in the match.
Game two off the green made it 2-0 as Dean Kipling did not display any signs of rustiness, as he beat Stephen Rundle 21-12, keeping the latter down to 12 singles, while picking up five doubles himself.
Game three was keenly contested throughout between Paul Kelly and Phil Kelly, it was Paul who prevailed having trailed in the game on several occasions before getting over the line 21-17.
For the B to have any chance of winning they needed a win in the first half of the match, it was Peter Greenlees the 2020 Rayner Shield hero for Peel who came closest to doing so against Neil Withers, with the former having trailed 3-11, Greenlees, got ahead 20-19, only for Withers to hold his nerve to get over the line 21-20 to put the A team 4-0 ahead at the halfway point of the match, with a 23 chalk lead.
In the second half of the match it became a case of who would officially seal the win by getting the fifth game on the board, it was Glenn Boland who picked up a solid 21-11 win against Matthew Keggen, while Boland’s doubles partner Peter Jones swiftly followed with a win to the same score against Karl Parker.
Game seven saw super sub Sam Clague defeat B team captain Juan Killip 21-15, this left one game on the green – Colin Kelly against John Gelling, with the match a dead rubber, there would be no doubting that Kelly would want to win, however Gelling managed to prevent an 8-0 whitewash as held off Kelly 21-19.
The presentation was made by Brian Kelly, who thanked Plumbmaster for sponsoring the competition, Onchan Bowling Club for the use of the green. The Rayner Shield was presented to stand in Marown captain Neil Withers, who congratulated the B team on reaching the final, who had put up a spirited performance. This is Marown’s 17th win in this competition, their first win in the final since 2018.
Plumbmaster Rayner Shield Final Results
| Marown A | Chalks | Chalks | Marown B |
| Tom Kelly | 21 | 12 | Kevin Kelly |
| Dean Kipling | 21 | 12 | Stephen Rundle |
| Paul Kelly | 21 | 17 | Phil Kelly |
| Neil Withers | 21 | 20 | Peter Greenlees |
| Glenn Boland | 21 | 11 | Matthew Keggen |
| Peter Jones | 21 | 11 | Karl Parker |
| Sam Clague | 21 | 15 | Juan Killip |
| Colin Kelly | 19 | 21 | John Gelling |
| 7 Games Won | 166 | 119 | 1 Game Won |
Kennish & Bradford Retain Kennish Cup ACD
Kennish Cup ACD Winners 2025 - John Kennish & David Bradford
Photo: Arnie WithersThe Kennish Cup took place at South Ramsey Bowling Club on Sunday afternoon with 38 pairs taking part, with the competition played for a second time in an any combination doubles format. The competition was once again sponsored by Voice Over Sarah Hart.
Losing out in the quarter finals were home greeners Toby Hart and Alan Moore 16-21 to Marown pair Peter Jones and Glenn Boland. Ballaugh’s Shay and Tom Waterworth lost out 19-21 to Andy Kennish and Lee Dawson (Peel/South Ramsey). In the other half of the draw John Kennish and David Bradford (South Ramsey) won 21-15 against Kieran Krypner and Nathan Hamilton (Castletown), while an all South Ramsey tie was won 21–8 by Glynn Hargraves and Dido Kelly against Jenny Moore and James Teare.
In the semi-finals Boland and Jones eased through their game with Andy Kennish and Lee Dawson, having trailed 7-12 the Marown men scored heavily over six ends to win 21-12, while John Kennish and Bradford finished the game strongly to win 21-15 against Hargraves and Kelly.
The final got underway with the Marown pair winning the first three ends to lead 10-5, then the lead went to 12-7 after six ends. Some heavy scoring over distance in tough conditions saw Kennish and Bradford score 10 chalks with two three’s and a full house (four) to take the lead 18-14. By this point the rain had become particularly heavy, it took three singles for the South Ramsey men to see the game out 21-14 as they retained the trophy.
The presentation was made by South Ramsey Chairman Steve Moore, who thanked the sponsors for supporting the competition, the ladies for the catering, the team who helped run the competition, along with the measurers. James Teare then presented the prizes on behalf of the sponsors.
Bradford Retains Peel Town Cup
Peel Town Cup Winner 2025 - David Bradford with Dave ‘Barney’ Kelly
Photo: Pip PembertonManx Champion, David Bradford successfully retained the Peel Town Cup, sponsorsed by Utmost International, on Saturday with a commanding show of consistent bowls on a fast improving green, battling his way through a field of 69 runners culminating with victory against South Ramsey club mate, Dido Kelly.
Kelly began the final the better of the two, racing into a 13-9 lead utilising his corner to crown tactic that he uses to great effect. But Bradford hit back in dramatic style predominently playing a 27 yard mark over the crown from seaside to headland where he notched up a 10 break to eventually end Kelly’s challenge with a 21-16 success.
Bradford, currently the island’s number one had been in imperious form all day, comfortably reached the final with a 21-10 victory over Breagle’s Alan Crebbin in the Quarter Final before seeing off the last local hope, George Gadsby 21-8 in the semi-final.
Kelly’s route to the final was equally impressive with impressive triumphs over the Villa’s Dave McCabe 21-13 followed by a 21-8 success against Mike Alexander of Onchan 21-8.
The remaining losing Quarter finalists were Glenn Boland who succumbed 21-19 to Gadsby and Jimmy Sansom of Douglas who went under to Alexander by the same scoreline.
At the conclusion, Competition Secretary Pip Pemberton was on hand to thank the sponsors, Utmost International, Peel’s new Catering Manager, Matthew Venables, who did a fantastic job all day keeping all the players and spectators fed and watered, the greensmen Gary Smith and Paul Quirk, who have worked miracles in reviving the green into fantastic condition, Club secretary and stalwart, Lynda Wilson for her continued industrious work behind the scenes and all the other Peel members who had contributed with measuring and stewarding throughout the day, before handing over to Club President, Dave ‘Barney’ Kelly to present the prizes.
NOBLES LADIES LEAD THE WAY IN OVER 60’s LEAGUE
Ladies Over 60’s League: Tuesday 8 July: As stated in an earlier report, it is not often a match finishes three all and level on points, but it happened again this morning when Castletown B played Mooragh Park A at home (103-103). Lynn Mayers for Mooragh managed to get the point needed to win 21-20 against Hilary Cooke with Elaine Slack for Mooragh being the only player to win to single figures. South Ramsey A scored a full house at home to Onchan (126-66) with three of South’s wins being won to single figures. Caroline Heathcote for Onchan just missed out on a win for her team when she lost to 20 against Helen Caley. Peel put in a solid home performance when they won 5-1 (121-61) against Ballaugh B with Peel’s Joyce Kelly, Mary Moffatt and Gill Clarke winning to single figures. Lone winner for Ballaugh was Alison Millard who won to 16 against Terry Berry. Another good performance saw Ballaugh A win 5-1 (118-55) at home to Breagle Glen B who were a player short, with three of the Ballaugh ladies winning to single figures. Winner for Breagle was Angela Bennett who won to 13 against Julie Reilly. Marown made their way north to Mooragh Park B coming away with a 4-2 win (108-56). Two winners for Mooragh were Mary Bruce and Gill Hammond who both won to 12, with the four winners for Marown winning to single figures. Breagle Glen A hosted South Ramsey B winning 4-2 (115-67). Similar to the match between Mooragh Park B and Marown, Breagle’s four winners won to single figures whilst the two winners for South, Sue Collier and Jackie Murley, won to 13 and 18. Finch Hill were at home to Castletown A with the match finishing three all but Town winning on points (107-111). Sue Peach for Town won her game single figures with Lil Smith for Finch crossing the line 21-19 against Barbara Young. The following morning Nobles travelled south to Breagle Glen C winning 5-1 (116-72). Di Benson was the lone winner for Breagle winning to 11 against Marilyn Ellison with Steph Swift just missing out on a win for Breagle when she lost to 19 against Paula Firth. On the morning of Thursday 10 July, Breagle B recovered from their loss earlier in the week scoring a full house at home to Mooragh Park B. Mooragh’s Mary Bruce nearly got a win for her team when losing to 20 against Chris Holland. South Ramsey A visited Castletown A and although the match finished three all, Town took the honours by four points (100-96). Closest game of the match was between Barbara Young for Town and Gillian Jopson with Gillian eventually winning 21-19. Breagle Glen C visited South Ramsey B coming away with a 4-2 win and by six points (97-103). Two winners for South were Sue Collier and Ann Gale with Steph Swift and Gwen Tuck for Breagle both managing to cross the line 21-18 against Sue Kinrade and Anne Buck. Peel put in a good away performance at Mooragh Park A winning the match 5-1 (105-78). Lone winner for Mooragh, Janet Monk, plus Joyce Kelly and Val Allwood for Peel all won to single figures with Shirley Corrin and Beverly Wilson for Peel both winning to 14 against Joy Morris and Maureen Hamilton. Marown had a comfortable 5-1 (117-59) win at home to Finch Hill with three of the Crosby ladies winning to single figures. Sole winner for Finch was Lil Smith who won to 12 against Rosie Winckle. Onchan ladies were on form at home against Castletown B winning 4-2 (117-74) with all four of Onchan’s wins being won to single figures, Two winners for Town were Marie Ashurst and Pat Rigby who won to 15 and 18 against Norma Cowell and Caroline Heathcote. Breagle Glen A had a good 5-1 win (123-88) away to Ballaugh B with Mavis Franks for Breagle being the only player to win to single figures. Stopping the whitewash was Gail Curphey who won to 18 against Linda Dawson. Another good home performance saw Nobles winning 4-2 (101-84) against Ballaugh A. Sue Gawne and Marilyn Ellison for Nobles plus Michele Cubbon for Ballaugh all won to single figures. Closest game saw Rose Waterworth for Ballaugh win to 15 against Jo Smith.
On Tuesday morning (15 July) Breagle Glen A won 5-1 at home (117-82) against Mooragh Park A. Mavis Franks and Trish Bull won their games to single figures with Mooragh’s sole winner Janet Monk winning to 12 against Jacqui Elliot. Another 5-1 win (113-85) was scored by South Ramsey A at home to Castletown B. Gillian Jopson and Judy Kelly plus Town’s lone winner Marie Ashurst, all won their games to single figures. Closest game saw South’s Joyce Ogden eventually win to 19 against Hilary Cooke. Nobles visited Mooragh Park B who were a player short. Noble’s won the match 6-0 (126-31) with all games being won to single figures. Peel played Onchan at home winning the match 4-2 (110-83) with three of Peel’s wins being won to single figures. Mary Moffatt had a good tussle with Maureen Payne with Mary getting the point needed to win 21-20. Finch Hill also won 4-2 (105-88) at home to Breagle Glen B with Lil Smith and Brenda Williams for Finch and Angela Bennett for Breagle winning their games to single figures. The other winner for Breagle was Gwen Tuck who won to 14 against Sue Caley. Castletown A took on Marown at home winning the match 4-2 (107-86). Jenny Saunders and Hilary Kermode for Town plus Marown’s Philippa Taylor all won to single figures. Marown’s Mair Moore and Town’s Sue Peach both won their games to 16 against Barbara Young and Lyn Bolton. Ballaugh A played neighbours South Ramsey B at home winning the match 4-2 (105-70). Two winners for South were Sue Collier who won to single figures and Anne Buck who won to 19 against Kay McKiernan. Also winning their games to single figures were Ballaugh’s Christine McDonald, Michele Cubbon and Julie Reilly. On Wednesday morning, Ballaugh B made their way south to Breagle Glen C coming away with a good 4-2 win (118-72) with three of the Ballaugh ladies winning to single figures, A well contested game saw Susan Inch cross the line 21-19 against Brenda Clayton. On Thursday morning (17 July), Mooragh Park A put in a strong home performance scoring a full house against Breagle Glen C (126-52) with Karen McGurgan, Janet Monk and Joy Morris for Mooragh winning to single figures. Mooragh’s Chris Sim had a good battle with Win Collister eventually winning to 17. Another full house was scored by Peel away to Castletown B (126-73) with three of the Peel ladies winning to single figures. Town’s Marie Ashurst tried her best to stop the whitewash losing to 20 against Gill Clarke. Marown A put in a solid home performance winning 5-1 (122-79) against South Ramsey A. Lyn Bolton and Philippa Taylor for the Crosby ladies won to single figures with Joyce Ogden for South stopping South’s blushes by winning to 17 against Elaine Dewhirst. Breagle Glen A won 4-2 (106-85) away at Onchan. Two winners for Onchan were Maureen Payne who won to 15 against Margie Tasker and Wendy McDowell who won to single figures. Caroline Heathcote just missed out making the scoreline three all when she lost to 20 against Dot Mylchreest. South Ramsey B won their first match 4-2 (115-90) at home to Mooragh Park B. Two winners for Mooragh were Joan Henderson and Diane Robinson who won to 14 and 17 against Susan Kinrade and Julie Stephens. Anne Gale for South had a nip and tuck game against Irene Cannan before running out to win 21-19. Home derby between Ballaugh B & A resulted in a 6-0 win (52-126) for the A team with four games being won to single figures. Two games to get into double points saw Pat Mason win to 16 against Brenda Clayton and Julie Reilly winning to 18 against Alison Millard. Nobles again put in an impressive home performance winning 5-1 and dropping only two points (124-73) against Finch Hill. Lil Smith was Finch’s only winner winning to 19 against Marilyn Ellison whilst Paula Garrett and Sue Gawne for Nobles won to single figures. Castletown A visited neighbours Breagle Glen B coming away winning 4-2 (118-92) with all games going into double figures. Two winners for Breagle were Angela Bennett and Voirrey Curphey who won to 19 and 15 against Hilary Kermode and Anne Oates.
PLATE KNOCKOUT UNDERWAY
Plate Knockout (handicaps in brackets): Quarter finals of the plate knockout took place on Thursday 10 July. Mooragh Park (+38) won 7-2 away to Douglas (+49), overall score 220-139 to Mooragh. Nobles (+28) won 9-0 at home against Ballaugh B (+69), overall score 217-142 to Nobles. Unfortunately, Castletown B were unable to play, therefore, South Ramsey progressed to the semi-finals. Third quarter-final between Breagle Glen B (+51) and Peel (+53) was played on Thursday 17 July resulting in a 5-4 win for Peel and by six points (212-206).
MILLENNIUM FOURS COMPETITION
Millennium Fours Competition: The Ladies Association Millennium Fours Competition was held at Mooragh Park on Saturday 12 July attracting an entry of eight 4’s. Getting through to the semi-finals were Helen Withers, Clare Cooper, Debbie Leece and Louise Tebay (Marown/Ballaugh) who played Michele Cubbon, Maria Dimsdale, Caroline Parker and Paula Garrett (Ballaugh/Douglas). The Marown/Ballaugh team won 2-1 on games and on points 40-23 points). Second semi-final saw Lynda Cadamy, Philippa Taylor, Sue Gawne and Paula Firth (Marown/Nobles) take on Jayne Smith, Lyn Bolton, Zoe Pearson and Judy Kelly (Marown/South Ramsey). Although the Marown/Nobles team won on games they lost on points (40-43). This set up a Marown/Ballaugh vs Marown/South Ramsey final. With both teams playing well, the latter team won 2-1 on games and by 4 points. Presentation of trophy was made by Chris Holland, Competition Secretary, who thanked the Mooragh for hosting the competition, all those that helped with the smooth running of the event and congratulated Jayne, Lyn, Zoe and Judy on their well deserved win.
RAIN STOPS PLAY
Ladies Open Age League: (Fixture 17) Due to inclement weather only one match was played on Friday 4 July; this was the match between Breagle Glen B and South Ramsey with South winning 5-4 on games (165-116), points difference was helped by four of South’s games being won to single figures. Closest game of the match was between Roz Cannon and South’s Judy Kelly with Roz getting over the line 21-18. The rearranged match between Castletown A and Marown B was played on Tuesday 8 July. The Castletown ladies were on form winning 8-1, dropping only one point (188-111). Lone winner for Marown was Celia Joughin who got the point needed to win 21-20 against Tracy Moore. Marown’s Lisa Pugh narrowly miss out winning when she lost to 18 against Kellie Maddrell. Another rearranged game from fixture 17 was played on Wednesday 9 July when Nobles hosted Peel. Match finished 6-3 to Nobles but the points were tied at 146 each with Peel’s Emilie Moss and Mary Moffatt winning their games to single figures, as did Lisa Bradshaw for Nobles. Closest game resulted in a 21-18 win for Joanne Kelly against Peel’s Shirley Corrin. Rearranged game between Ballaugh B and Breagle Glen A was played on Monday 14 July resulting in a 7-2 win for Breagle (174-147) with Katy Williams from Breagle being the only player to win her game to single figures. A hard fought game took place between Ballaugh’s Elaine Fenton and Breagle’sMargie Tasker with Margie eventually crossing the line 21-20. Remaining matches from fixture 17 are being played at a later date.
On Friday 11 July, (fixture 18) Castletown A travelled to Peel coming away with an 8-1 win (172-122). Alison Kearsley and Stella Watterson, plus Peel’s only winner Mary Moffatt, all won their games to single figures. Val Allwood nearly made the scoreline 7-2 when she lost to 19 against Town’s Hilary Kermode. Mooragh Park A had a comfortable 7-2 win (176-98) at home to neighbours Ballaugh B with five of the Mooragh ladies winning to single figures, as did Gail Corrin for Ballaugh. A nip and tuck game resulted in a 21-20 win for Ballaugh’s charlotte Neesom against Katie Johnson. Ballaugh A also had a good 7-2 home win (178-98) against Marown B with three of Ballaugh ladies winning to single figures. Marown’s Marown’s Jo Kelly had a tough game against Sherriee Pedley with Jo eventually winning 21-18. Castletown B hosted Breagle Glen B winning 5-4 on games (154-133). Town’s Sue Peach, Joy Stephens and Judith Moore, plus Alison Stockham for Breagle all won to single figures, with Angela Bennett just missing out on a win for Breagle when losing to 19 against Marie Ashurst. Breagle Glen A also won 7-2 (167-135) at home to Nobles with four games being won to single figures. Colese Creer for Nobles put in a valiant effort when losing to 20 against Linda Dawson. South Ramsey played Douglas at home winning 5-4 on games (158-112). Points tally for South was helped by four of their players winning to single figures, as did Paula Garrett for Nobles. A tough battle took place between South’s Kim Hargraves and Douglas’s Harley Garrett with Harley getting the point needed to win 21-20. Wednesday evening (fixture 19) saw two 8-1 wins being scored. First of these was by Marown A away to Breagle Glen B with the Crosby ladies dropping only five points (184-96) greatly helped by five games being won to single figures. Stopping the full house was Alison Stockham who won to 16 against Lisa Pugh. Second 8-1 scoreline and dropping only four points(185-112) were the South Ramsey ladies who were away to Ballaugh B; again result was helped by three of South’s wins being won to single figures. Lone winner for Ballaugh was Karen Young who came back from being well down against Helen Caley to win 21-17. Castletown A were at home to Breagle Glen A winning the match 7-2 and dropping only three points (186-118) with Town’s Jenny Saunders and Hannah Kermode winning their games to single figures. Two winners for Breagle were Margie Tasker and Mavis Franks who won to 19 and 20 against Kim Foy and Hilary Kermode. Mooragh Park visited Nobles coming away with a 5-4 win and by 26 points (159-133). Janet Monk, Katie Johnson and Bailey McMullan for Mooragh plus Joanne Kelly for Nobles all won to single figures with Lacey McMullan just missing out on a win for the northerners when she lost to 20 against Colese Creer. Peel won 5-4 (155-122) away at Marown B with four of Peel’s ladies winning to single figures as did Rosie Winckle for Marown. A close game between Marown’s Martha Butler and Jo Corkill resulted in a 21-20 win for Jo. Douglas took on Castletown B at home winning 5-4 on games (155-114); again win was helped by five of the Villa ladies winning to single figures as did Sue Inch for the southerners with Debra Cooper for Breagle managing to cross the line 21-20 against Rebecca Jacobs.
Re-arranged game from fixture 14 between Mooragh Park A and Marown took place on Thursday 17 July resulting in a 5-4 win for the Crosby ladies (170-147). Two close games saw Lynda Cadamy win to 19 against Lacey McMullan with Madison McMullan for Mooragh winning 21-20 against Philippa Taylor.