BCGBA LADIES DOUBLES QUALIFIER – DOROTHY PIEARCE PAIRS
On Sunday 21 June, the Dorothy Piearce qualifier was held on Onchan Bowling Club attracting an entry of 10 pairs. The winners, with possibly the runners-up, will represent the IOM at Spen Victoria Bowling Club in Yorkshire on Saturday 8th August.
Getting through to the semi-finals were the Marown pairings of Clare Cooper and Debbie Leece, and Lyn Bolton and Helen Withers; Michele Cubbon and Nicci Cain (Ballaugh/Breagle), and Lynda Cadamy and Sue Gawne (Marown/Nobles). First semi saw the Marown stablemates play each other. Initially this was a fairly even game with Clare and Debbie leading 11-10 on the 16th end. From this point, Clare and Debbie took charge of the game and not looking back ran out to win 21-13. The second semi was a closer affair between Lynda/Sue and Michelle/Nicci, with Lynda and Sue leading 15-11 on the 19th end. Michele and Nicci responded scoring seven points on the following four ends to take the lead for the first time at 17-15. Unfortunately, this little flurry was not enough as Lynda and Sue eventually won 21-18.
The final between Lynda/Sue and Clare/Debbie was hotly contested with both pairs playing well. First out of the blocks was Lynda and Sue who led 12-5 on the 11th end. Not to be outdone and upping their game, Clare and Debbie clawed their way back to lead 19-16 on the 22nd end, but just like the first semi, Lynda and Sue rallied round taking the the following three ends to win 21-19.
Many congratulations to Lynda and Sue and to all the competitors for an excellent afternoon of bowling. Also many thanks to Onchan Bowling Club for hosting the qualifier and to the Ladies Association Competition Committee for the smooth running of the competition.