AND THERE’S MOORE
Ladies Pre-Festival Singles Winner 2025 - Jenny Moore
Photo: Kim HargravesThe 2025 Ladies Association Pre festival singles competition was held on Sunday at Marown Bowling Club attracting an entry of 27 ladies including seven visiting lady bowlers from the UK.
Getting through to the quarter finals were Karen Hill (New Mill BC) who beat Michele Cubbon (Ballaugh BC|) 21-17; Ronnie Lyon (Unison BC) who beat Zoe Bolton (Marown BC) 21-17; Chelsie Walne (Donnington Wood BC) who beat Elaine Hawkins (Breagle BC) 21-8; Jenny Moore South Ramsey BC) who beat Janet Monk (Mooragh Park) 21-8; Helen Withers (Marown BC)) who beat Katharine Gee (Unison BC) 21-20; Lyn Bolton (Marown BC) who beat Sue Collier (South Ramsey BC) 21-11, and Roz Cannon (Breagle BC) who beat stablemate Angela Bennett 21-17.
First of the quarter finals saw Karen have a comfortable 21-7 win against Ronnie; second quarter final was between Louise and Chelsie with Louise winning 21-16; third quarter final saw Jenny take on Helen winning 21-14. Last of the quarter finals saw a nip and tuck game between Lyn and Roz with Lyn eventually winning 21-17.
The semi-finals resulted in Jenny easing through to the final with a 21-11 win over Lyn, whilst the other semi saw Karen lead 18-16 on the 18th end before Louise dug deep to score five consecutive singles to take the game 21-18.
With both Jenny and Louise playing well, the final was expected to be a hotly contested game but Jenny came out of the blocks the strongest and despite Louise’s best effort ran out a worthy 21-11 winner.
Presentation of the trophy and prizes was made by Chris Holland, Competition Secretary. On receiving the trophy, Jenny thanked all the lady bowlers who took part, all her opponents, Marown Bowling Club for hosting and providing refreshments throughout the afternoon, and Chris Holland for the smooth running of the competition.