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Port St Mary Ladies Complete Double

Port St Mary Ladies completed their first double by winning both the League and Jean Kelly in the same year. It has been a great year for the Ladies of Port St Mary who also ran out champions in the Over 60’s League with Trish Bull picking up the Over 60s League Merit.

Congratulations also to Elaine Moore who by winning tonight completed a personal double of being Manx Champion and Ladies Merit Winner in the same season.

Elaine Moore 2015 Ladies Manx Champion
Elaine Moore 2015 Ladies Manx Champion

Final League Table

Douglas (2022)

Ladies Open Age League (Sponsored by CTH Insurance)

PosTeamPldWDLPtsForm
10Port Erin2230192891
11Castletown B2230192832
12Douglas2250172788
PosPlayerTeamPldWLTotal ForTotal Against
39Harley GarrettDouglas19118330291
40Paula GarrettDouglas17134329196
42Sue McCourtDouglas19127325300
52Emma SayleDouglas19712312345
68Katie JacobsDouglas21714281390
75Jan WestDouglas14104259199
95Jane LothianDouglas1358214245
104Graiagh SmithDouglas17215199348
121Erin QuayleDouglas15015126315
128Gill ChristianDouglas14212108274
132Melanie SmithDouglas1201298252
136Sue CaleyDouglas5328495
157Shantelle ThorpeDouglas3123753
161Tammy MacPheeDouglas2112935
169Michelle CowleyDouglas1011821
174Emily JacobsDouglas2021442
177Pauline CowleyDouglas1011121
=Lyn BridsonDouglas1011121
188Marie LothianDouglas101221
191Rebecca JacobsDouglas101121
DateMatch #HomeScoreAway
1Douglas128-153(4-5)Marown A
2Castletown B161-149(5-4)Douglas
3Douglas125-149(4-5)Port St Mary
4Onchan175-111(7-2)Douglas
6Douglas105-160(3-6)Marown B
7Ballaugh178-117(7-2)Douglas
8Douglas102-174(2-7)Castletown A
5Douglas115-180(2-7)South Ramsey
9Port Erin157-126(5-4)Douglas
11Douglas154-146(5-4)Peel Sunset
12Marown A176-96(8-1)Douglas
10Mooragh Park125-156(3-6)Douglas
13Douglas158-136(6-3)Castletown B
14

Venue: Port Erin

Port St Mary174-108(8-1)Douglas
15Douglas131-162(4-5)Onchan
16South Ramsey176-104(8-1)Douglas
18Douglas119-162(3-6)Ballaugh
17Marown B151-148(5-4)Douglas
19Castletown A181-127(7-2)Douglas
20Douglas139-130(5-4)Port Erin
21Douglas124-163(4-5)Mooragh Park
22

Venue: Douglas

Peel Sunset137-146(4-5)Douglas

Commissioners Cup

Onchan Bowling Club hosted the any combination doubles Commissioners Cup on Sunday with 24 pairs making the most of the immaculate weather and immaculate green.

Home greeners Jordan Cain and Matthew Quirk were on the top of their game to claim the title thanks to a 21-12 final win over Andy Kennish and James Teare of South Ramsey.

Losing out in the semi-finals were Derek Allen & Mavis Franks (Port Erin) and Debbie & Paul Leece (Nobles).

Praise must go to Onchan Commissioners for the work they have done on the green over the past twelve months to restore it to its former glory, and in my mind the best playing surface on the Island this year.

Keith and Helen Surridge Memorial Rosebowl

Youth held sway at the Mooragh Park on Saturday when 18 year old Casey Bolton and her young partner, visiting bowler Gavin Radcliffe, triumphed over a field of 24 pairs to win the Keith and Helen Surridge Memorial Rosebowl. The two of them had to do things the hard way, triumphing 21 – 13 over Janet and Robert Monk in the quarter final before edging a tight semi final 21 – 17 against Jenny Moore and James Teare.
In the final they faced Paula and Stuart Garrett who also had a fight in the semis before coming through 21 – 17 against Jayne Kneen and Andy Kennish. Bolton and Radcliffe edged ahead in the final and despite a late wobble that saw them concede a four and a two to the Douglas pair they ran out winners 21 – 19. The other losing quarter finalists were Alec and Philippa Taylor, Lyn Bolton and Trevor Quayle and Brenda Bowyer and Bobby Clayton.
A consolation competition for first game losers run alongside the main event proved popular and was won by North Ramsey pairing of Mary Kinrade and Brian Colquitt.
This competition has been kindly sponsored by the Surridge family since 1993 and at the end of a good day’s bowling in excellent weather the prizes were presented by North Ramsey competition secretary Mike Skelly. A raffle during the day raised £145 for Hospice Care.

Report by John Cannon

Onchan A Retain League Trophy

Onchan A have retained the Division One Title following a 10-0 home victory over North Ramsey A putting them clear of nearest rivals Marown with 2 game rounds remaining.

Douglas (2022)

Ladies Open Age League (Sponsored by CTH Insurance)

PosTeamPldWDLPtsForm
10Port Erin2230192891
11Castletown B2230192832
12Douglas2250172788
PosPlayerTeamPldWLTotal ForTotal Against
39Harley GarrettDouglas19118330291
40Paula GarrettDouglas17134329196
42Sue McCourtDouglas19127325300
52Emma SayleDouglas19712312345
68Katie JacobsDouglas21714281390
75Jan WestDouglas14104259199
95Jane LothianDouglas1358214245
104Graiagh SmithDouglas17215199348
121Erin QuayleDouglas15015126315
128Gill ChristianDouglas14212108274
132Melanie SmithDouglas1201298252
136Sue CaleyDouglas5328495
157Shantelle ThorpeDouglas3123753
161Tammy MacPheeDouglas2112935
169Michelle CowleyDouglas1011821
174Emily JacobsDouglas2021442
177Pauline CowleyDouglas1011121
=Lyn BridsonDouglas1011121
188Marie LothianDouglas101221
191Rebecca JacobsDouglas101121
DateMatch #HomeScoreAway
1Douglas128-153(4-5)Marown A
2Castletown B161-149(5-4)Douglas
3Douglas125-149(4-5)Port St Mary
4Onchan175-111(7-2)Douglas
6Douglas105-160(3-6)Marown B
7Ballaugh178-117(7-2)Douglas
8Douglas102-174(2-7)Castletown A
5Douglas115-180(2-7)South Ramsey
9Port Erin157-126(5-4)Douglas
11Douglas154-146(5-4)Peel Sunset
12Marown A176-96(8-1)Douglas
10Mooragh Park125-156(3-6)Douglas
13Douglas158-136(6-3)Castletown B
14

Venue: Port Erin

Port St Mary174-108(8-1)Douglas
15Douglas131-162(4-5)Onchan
16South Ramsey176-104(8-1)Douglas
18Douglas119-162(3-6)Ballaugh
17Marown B151-148(5-4)Douglas
19Castletown A181-127(7-2)Douglas
20Douglas139-130(5-4)Port Erin
21Douglas124-163(4-5)Mooragh Park
22

Venue: Douglas

Peel Sunset137-146(4-5)Douglas

North Ramsey Win Ismay Cup

North Ramsey A defeated Port St Mary A 7-2 to lift the Ismay Cup for the 2nd time following their maiden win in 2008. Following this victory North Ramsey will now turn their attention back to the league where they sit 3 points clear of Castletown and will be hoping to run out Champions and complete an impressive League-Ismay double.

Result Card

Ismay Cup Final 2015 Result Card

Finch Hill A Win Mini Cup

Finch Hill A won the Mini Cup following a close 5-4 win over Peel Sunset B. The victory is their 3rd overall in the Mini Cup since winning the trophy in 1991 & 1992.

Douglas (2022)

Ladies Open Age League (Sponsored by CTH Insurance)

PosTeamPldWDLPtsForm
10Port Erin2230192891
11Castletown B2230192832
12Douglas2250172788
PosPlayerTeamPldWLTotal ForTotal Against
39Harley GarrettDouglas19118330291
40Paula GarrettDouglas17134329196
42Sue McCourtDouglas19127325300
52Emma SayleDouglas19712312345
68Katie JacobsDouglas21714281390
75Jan WestDouglas14104259199
95Jane LothianDouglas1358214245
104Graiagh SmithDouglas17215199348
121Erin QuayleDouglas15015126315
128Gill ChristianDouglas14212108274
132Melanie SmithDouglas1201298252
136Sue CaleyDouglas5328495
157Shantelle ThorpeDouglas3123753
161Tammy MacPheeDouglas2112935
169Michelle CowleyDouglas1011821
174Emily JacobsDouglas2021442
177Pauline CowleyDouglas1011121
=Lyn BridsonDouglas1011121
188Marie LothianDouglas101221
191Rebecca JacobsDouglas101121
DateMatch #HomeScoreAway
1Douglas128-153(4-5)Marown A
2Castletown B161-149(5-4)Douglas
3Douglas125-149(4-5)Port St Mary
4Onchan175-111(7-2)Douglas
6Douglas105-160(3-6)Marown B
7Ballaugh178-117(7-2)Douglas
8Douglas102-174(2-7)Castletown A
5Douglas115-180(2-7)South Ramsey
9Port Erin157-126(5-4)Douglas
11Douglas154-146(5-4)Peel Sunset
12Marown A176-96(8-1)Douglas
10Mooragh Park125-156(3-6)Douglas
13Douglas158-136(6-3)Castletown B
14

Venue: Port Erin

Port St Mary174-108(8-1)Douglas
15Douglas131-162(4-5)Onchan
16South Ramsey176-104(8-1)Douglas
18Douglas119-162(3-6)Ballaugh
17Marown B151-148(5-4)Douglas
19Castletown A181-127(7-2)Douglas
20Douglas139-130(5-4)Port Erin
21Douglas124-163(4-5)Mooragh Park
22

Venue: Douglas

Peel Sunset137-146(4-5)Douglas

Heywood Gelling Trophy

Neil Withers got one over on his fellow victor from the day before as he and partner Lyn Bolton won the Marown mixed doubles with a 21-7 final victory over Jordan Cain and Paula Firth.
Withers & Bolton were on fire from the off and were going to be difficult for anyone to beat, although they were pushed close by John & Fiona Kennish in the semi-finals with the former winning 21-17. Cain and Firth were also embroiled in a battle for their final birth however after progressed with relative comfort in the end with a 21-13 win over James Teare & Jenny Moore.
Fallers at the Quarter final stage were Rona Argallon & Grahem Moore, Margaret Tasker & Ken Karran, Joyce Ogden & Mike Hargraves and Mavis Franks & Derek Allan.
A brave 31 pairs endured the weather which for most of the competition was wet and windy although everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and a tremendously well run competition.

Kermeen Quayle 4’s

Neil Withers and Jordan Cain defended the title they won last year with a 21-13 final victory over Arnie Withers & Phil Kelly at Peel on Saturday.
Withers & Cain were in fine form from the off with displays almost as colourful as Jordan’s Pink ensemble as they bowled their way to victory on a tremendously well prepared surface.
Peel Bowling Club should be commended for another well ran and supported competition with 30 pairs making the pilgrimage to the West. They should also be commended for an immaculate green which was simply fantastic to play on.

Dreswick Cup

On Thursday 16th of July a good entry of 50 made their way to Port St Mary BC for the annual Dreswick Cup competition once again generously sponsored by Pat O’Meara and family of the Albert Hotel P.S.M. The day ran well in blustery but mostly dry conditions with the heavens only deciding to open as the final got underway, the player who handled the tricky conditions best at the end of the day was Port St Mary’s own Trevor Quayle who got the better of Marowns Neil Withers 21-15 in the final. At the semi final stage Trevor overcame a resurgent Dave Faragher (Castletown) who reached his second semi final of the week, while Neil got the better of the ever dangerous Dave “Dido” Kelly (South Ramsey). Fallers at quarter final stage were a couple of old campaigners in Ian kissack (Marown) and Dave “Barney” Kelly (Douglas) along with newer faces at this stage in the form of Stefan Kelly (South Ramsey) and Chris Oates of Port St Mary.

At the conclusion of play Roy Dixon president of the club gave his thanks to the sponsors as well as everyone else who had made the day a success especially the ladies of the club who once again but on a fantastic spread and also to Sean Lillee for running the sheet and the greenkeepers for supplying a tricky playing surface before presenting the prizes on behalf of the injured sponsor.