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September Festival Draws
The draw for the September Festival has been published which you can access using the links below.
Port St Mary Ladies Complete Double
Jean Kelly Winners 2015 - Port St Mary
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.
Final League Table
Douglas B (2014)
Men's Over 60s League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | Pts | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Port St Mary B | 38 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 14 | ||
| 19 | Douglas B | 38 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 5 | ||
| 20 | Finch Hill B | 38 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 3 |
| Pos | Player | Team | P | W | L | W/O | CF | CA | Av. Lost | Av. All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Ray Osborne | Douglas B | 35 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 562 | 641 | 12.35 | -2.26 | |
| 119 | Howard Corlett | Douglas B | 38 | 13 | 25 | 0 | 555 | 705 | 11.28 | -3.95 | |
| 134 | Arthur Ashcroft | Douglas B | 30 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 438 | 550 | 10.89 | -3.73 | |
| 148 | David Galbraith | Douglas B | 25 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 358 | 486 | 11.18 | -5.12 | |
| 152 | Tony Creer | Douglas B | 31 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 455 | 602 | 12.83 | -4.74 | |
| 182 | Derek Halsall | Douglas B | 35 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 342 | 703 | 8.32 | -10.31 | |
| 183 | Bob Price | Douglas B | 32 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 269 | 646 | 6.61 | -11.78 | |
| 195 | Brian Oliver | Douglas B | 26 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 282 | 517 | 9.52 | -9.04 |
Venue: Nobles 3Onchan A Retain League Trophy
Onchan A 2015
Matthew Quirk, Phil Kerruish, Glynn Hargraves, Kevin QuirkDavid Bradford, Matthew Keggen, Jordan Cain, Peter Slinger
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 B (2014)
Men's Over 60s League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | Pts | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Port St Mary B | 38 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 14 | ||
| 19 | Douglas B | 38 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 5 | ||
| 20 | Finch Hill B | 38 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 3 |
| Pos | Player | Team | P | W | L | W/O | CF | CA | Av. Lost | Av. All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Ray Osborne | Douglas B | 35 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 562 | 641 | 12.35 | -2.26 | |
| 119 | Howard Corlett | Douglas B | 38 | 13 | 25 | 0 | 555 | 705 | 11.28 | -3.95 | |
| 134 | Arthur Ashcroft | Douglas B | 30 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 438 | 550 | 10.89 | -3.73 | |
| 148 | David Galbraith | Douglas B | 25 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 358 | 486 | 11.18 | -5.12 | |
| 152 | Tony Creer | Douglas B | 31 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 455 | 602 | 12.83 | -4.74 | |
| 182 | Derek Halsall | Douglas B | 35 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 342 | 703 | 8.32 | -10.31 | |
| 183 | Bob Price | Douglas B | 32 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 269 | 646 | 6.61 | -11.78 | |
| 195 | Brian Oliver | Douglas B | 26 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 282 | 517 | 9.52 | -9.04 |
North Ramsey Win Ismay Cup
Ismay Cup Winners 2015 - North Ramsey A
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
South Ramsey Win Rayner Shield
Rayner Shield Winners 2015 - South Ramsey A
After thirty three years of waiting South Ramsey A once again won the coveted Rayner Shield with a convincing 7-2 win over Port St Mary A at NoblesPark on Friday.
With Port having taught South a lesson when they played in the league just a few games ago all looked set for the southerners to etch their name on the trophy for the first time, but no body told the Northerners this.
They were simply brilliant. Every single one of them put in a cup final performance and in this gear it’s hard to think that even Onchan A or Marown A could have stopped them in their tacks.
Things started well for the Ramsey side with Captain John Kennish winning on the same green he won the June Festival on as he saw off the only other Manx Man to make festival finals day Ewan Cooil 21-14.
On paper the match looked like it could go to the wire and with Paul Skelly levelling things for Port with a 21-13 win over Chas Grills it looked like it could do just that.
Just then South moved into top gear with the next three games off the green all going in their favour with Alan Moore beating Juan Hargraves 21-12, Jerome Surridge seeing off the challenge of Mikey Collister 21-16 and Peter Collister getting the better of Port Captain Rob Cooil 21-12.
Trevor Quayle got one back for the Spaniards beating semi final hero James Teare 21-10 before it was all over. The next tree games were off the green in quick succession as John Kennish’s charges sealed victory in devastating fashion with Dave ‘Dido’ Kelly beating Ron Mayxcox 21-5, Gary Conwell defeating Ray Watterson 21 9 and Adrian Skinner finding his best to come home 21-10 against Chris Oates.
My heart goes out to Port St Mary who have been brilliant all season and again fall at the final hurdle, and I am certain they will have their day, but this wasn’t it. The day belonged to South Ramsey who were at their majestic best and a joy to behold and they deserve every accolade afforded them after a fantastic performance.
Result card
Runners up
Finch Hill A Win Mini Cup
Mini Cup Winners 2015 - Finch Hill A
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 B (2014)
Men's Over 60s League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | Pts | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Port St Mary B | 38 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 14 | ||
| 19 | Douglas B | 38 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 5 | ||
| 20 | Finch Hill B | 38 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 3 |
| Pos | Player | Team | P | W | L | W/O | CF | CA | Av. Lost | Av. All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Ray Osborne | Douglas B | 35 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 562 | 641 | 12.35 | -2.26 | |
| 119 | Howard Corlett | Douglas B | 38 | 13 | 25 | 0 | 555 | 705 | 11.28 | -3.95 | |
| 134 | Arthur Ashcroft | Douglas B | 30 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 438 | 550 | 10.89 | -3.73 | |
| 148 | David Galbraith | Douglas B | 25 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 358 | 486 | 11.18 | -5.12 | |
| 152 | Tony Creer | Douglas B | 31 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 455 | 602 | 12.83 | -4.74 | |
| 182 | Derek Halsall | Douglas B | 35 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 342 | 703 | 8.32 | -10.31 | |
| 183 | Bob Price | Douglas B | 32 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 269 | 646 | 6.61 | -11.78 | |
| 195 | Brian Oliver | Douglas B | 26 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 282 | 517 | 9.52 | -9.04 |
Port St Mary B Win Rayner Plate
Rayner Plate Winners 2015 - Port St Mary B
Port St Mary B have won the Rayner Plate for the second time beating North Ramsey B 213-159.
Rayner Shield & Plate Final Venues
Rayner Shield Winners 2014
Back Row (L-R): Mike Cain, Stuart Clague, Phil Kelly, John Gelling, Peter KellyFront Row (L-R): Neil Withers, Ian Kissack (Captain), Dean Kipling, Colin Kelly
For both finals where possible can all players arrive around 6:30 on the night so that team photos can be taken prior to play commencing at 7pm. Players must also conform to BCGBA Dress Code which is Grey or Black Trousers & Collared Shirts (preferably Club Shirts). Any player not conforming to this will not be allowed to play on the night. The full BCGBA dress code rule is below.
Rayner Plate
- Date: Friday 31st July
- Venue: Finch Hill Bowling Club
- Play Starts: 7pm
| Time | Match # | Home | Score | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 31 Jul 2015 | |||||
| 19:00 | Final | Port St Mary B (+40) | –:– | North Ramsey B (+40) | |
Rayner Shield
- Date: Friday 7th August
- Venue: Nobles No. 1 Green
- Play Starts: 7pm
| Time | Match # | Home | Score | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 07 Aug 2015 | |||||
| 19:00 | Final | Port St Mary A | –:– | South Ramsey A | |
Player Dress Code
- Hard or block heeled footwear must not be worn whilst on the green in any match played under the Association’s jurisdiction.
- The following is the only permitted dress for male bowlers in all County Matches (Senior, Junior, Veterans and Supplementary), including away practice and the Finals Days of all tournaments organised or run by the Association.
- Trousers: These shall be full length, single coloured trousers, in grey or black. Studs, rivets and zipped pockets are not allowed, nor are external pockets on the legs. Nothing in this rule shall prevent exceptions being made for individuals with a relevant disability.
- Shirts: County Associations to determine the style and design of their County shirt, which must be collared and may include County’s insignia, player’s name, Club insignia, sponsor’s insignia and/or manufacturer’s insignia. This to apply for County reprersentative games only. Collared shirts to be worn for finals days of all tournaments organised and run by the Association.
- Where necessary, and in accordance with the pertaining weather conditions, sweaters which conform to the above and/or wet weather gear may be worn.
- In team contests it is strongly recommended that uniform clothing is worn by all team members.
- Nothing in the above shall be interpreted to allow the wearing of track suits, shell suits or denims.
- In the events to which Rule 2 is applicable permitted practice on the day will only be allowed to those to this standard and any player transgressing will be dealt with under sub-clauses 2(g) and 2(h).
- Any player failing to conform to this standard will be prevented from playing (or continuing) in the competition and may be liable to forfeit any entry fee for, or prize money earned in, the competition.
- In the case of team contests any offending player must be substituted prior to the commencement of the game. However, if the player’s game has commenced, the player shall score nil and the opponent shall receive the maximum score.
Port St Mary Win Jean Kelly Memorial Trophy
Jean Kelly Winners 2015 - Port St Mary
Port St Mary have won the Jean Kelly Memorial Trophy for the third time defeating South Ramsey by 5 chalks.
With South Ramsey starting with a 5 point handicap Port St Mary needed to get out of the traps early and Trish Bull got them off to a flying start winning 21-3. South replied first with a 21-12 win for Gill Dixon against Katy Williams before Elaine Moore and Fiona Kennish won to 16 and 15 respectively. Jayne Kneen completed the first 5 jacks winning 21-14 against Shelly Kennish meaning at the halfway stage the match was all square at 85 points each.
Jenny Moore was first off the second half with a brilliant 21-13 win over Margaret Tasker before Alison Keggen hit back with a 21-10 win meaning Port had a slender 3 point advantage with two games left on the green.
Both teams knew they were in for a tight finish with Lyn Bolton 19-17 up on Wyn Collister and Val Macfarlane level pegging with Jill Quayle in the mid-teens. Winnie battle hard but Lyn came off winning 21-19 and all the attention turned to the final game between Jill and Val who were both playing well under pressure. The game rocked back and forth but Val managed the crucial break away beating Jill to 17 and securing a 5 chalk victory for Port St Mary.
Both set of players should be commended for the standard of bowling on what was a well prepared and good playing surface at Onchan. South Ramsey will go home having won the battle on games but Port St Mary won the war and picked up the trophy on what was the closest final for a number of years.
At the conclusion of the competition Pat Robinson (Ladies President) thanked Heather Horsburgh for running the sheet and Moore Kelly and his family for the prizes and lovely food for the players and spectators.
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