CASTLETOWN ‘A’ WIN JMS VETERANS SHIELD
Castletown ‘A’ won the JMS Veterans Shield last Thursday morning, 17 September, at Breagle Glen Bowling Club, for the first time since the competition began in 2012.
The Town ladies faced Marown in the final; match finished three all but the southern ladies won on points 129-115 (handicaps included – Castletown +14 and Marown +17) with the final being watched by a good crowd of supporters and spectators.
The first three games on the green were very close with the leads changing several times between the players. Marown’s Captain Philippa Taylor eventually crossed the line 21-17 against Sue Peach with teammate Rosie Winckle just pipping Kath Kinley 21-19. Town’s Sue Wilshaw kept her team’s hopes alive winning to 18 against Lyn Bolton.
At the halfway stage, Marown were slightly ahead on points 77-71 (including handicaps) and with only 6 points separating the teams, the final three games were highly anticipated.
Fourth jack on the green saw Chris Price for Castletown take on Celia Joughin. Chris got into her stride from the start and despite some excellent bowls from Celia, Chris ran out to win 21-10. Fifth jack saw Anne Oates take on Marown’s Lynda Cadamy. Unfortunately for Lynda, Anne got the bit between her teeth winning the game 21-7. With only one game left to play, Castletown were leading by 19 points (113-94). Final jack on the green was between Castletown Captain Barbara Young and Elaine Dewhirst. Despite a spirited effort by Elaine winning the game 21-16, Barbara scored enough points to ensure the win for her team.
Presentation of the shield and prizes was made by Janet Latham, Ladies Association Treasurer and sponsor of the competition, who thanked Breagle Glen Bowling Club for hosting the final; to both teams for a great match, congratulating Castletown on their maiden win and commiserating with Marown before presenting both teams with their prizes and the shield to Castletown’s Captain, Barbara Young. Barbara reiterated what Janet had said, saying how proud she was off her team and their performance throughout the competition, especially in the final.
SEMI-FINALS, held on Tuesday 15 September
Castletown A booked their place in the final with a solid 4-2 win over South Ramsey B; match played on Onchan Bowling green. Castletown A started the morning off with a handicap of +14 and South with a handicap of +37. Town’s Sue Peach; Chris Price and Kath Kinley all won to single figures with the two winners for South being Sue Collier who won to 14 against Barbara Young and Lesley Murray who won to 13 against Sue Wilshaw. Final score – Castletown 125, South Ramsey B 103 including handicaps.
Marown reached the final winning their semi-final match 4-2 against Ballaugh A 4-2; matched played on Peel Bowling green. Marown had a handicap of +17, Ballaugh A +16. With only one point in handicaps between the teams, it was all to play for. Marown’s points tally was helped by Lynda Cadamy winning to single figures. Two winners for Ballaugh were Christine McDonald who won to 15 against Philippa Taylor and Michele Cubbon to 16 against Elaine Dewhirst. Final score – Marown 132, Ballaugh 112, including handicaps.