News: Ladies General
Wrockwardine Wood ladies dominate festival ladies open
The 16th June saw the IOM Ladies Association hold the Pre Festival Ladies singles at Port Erin. 20 players competed for the title, with a good selection of visiting ladies competing. The day started with four preliminary round games, and the sun shining down.
At the quarter final stage Natalia Moseley beat homegreener Margaret Tasker 21-12. Louise Cotton (Wrockwardine Wood) overcame Jane Lothian (Douglas) 21-17. Kim Hargraves (South Ramsey) 21-19 Nicola Gilmore-Coupe (Wirral) and Sally King (Wrockwardine Wood) beat Jayne Smith (Marown) 21-19.
The Wrockwardine Wood Ladies proved too much for the local girls, playing thier favourable short curly marks, with the final set to be a good game of bowls with fellow teammates and good friends Natalia Moseley and Sally King both from Wrockwardine Wood.
Unfortunately play was brought to a halt after a few ends when Sally was stung by a wasp. But after a few moments of removing the sting and applying some spray, play was resumed.
Rain started which didnt affect the level of play, and after 12 ends the score was level 13-13. But six ends later Natalia started opening up a lead 18-15. Sally wasn’t finished just yet and with a couple of singles, closed the gap to just 17-18. Natalia edged closer to a win scoring a two on the next end. Then Sally a single. But Natalia closed off the game on the final end to take the win 21-18.
Competition Secretary Chris Holland presented the trophy and thanked Port Erin for hosting and all the competitors and everyone for staying for the final.
Ladies Ramsey Town Cup 2024
Ramsey Town Cup Winner 2024
Bailey McMullanBailey McMullan in top form all afternoon.
A particularly good entry of 29 competitors played on Sunday afternoon 9th June at Mooragh Park in conditions that started dry but ended in light rain for the final stages.
This year’s competition was sponsored Peter Slinger of Safetynet in Onchan.
The juniors, from several clubs across the Island, showed in round two that they were a
force to be reckoned with taking excellent players like Caroline Parker, Lil Smith and Rose
Waterworth out of contention and themselves into the next round.
In the quarter finals juniors Katie Jacobs beat Allison Stockham 21-9, Bailey McMullan beat
Louise Tebay 21-12 and Lacey McMullan beat visitor Elaine Slack 21-19 which gave three juniors in the semi-final. The last quarter final was between Fiona Kennish and Grayse
Blencoe and although Grayse put up a good fight she just couldn’t match Fiona and the
game ended 21-11 to Fiona.
Into the semi-finals and Katie and Bailey’s game saw Katie pull ahead in the early stages but Bailey fought back winning the last 6 ends and ending the match to win 21-18. In the
other game Fiona and Lacey both played well but Fiona found a good mark for her, which
challenged Lacey on pace and therefore length ending the game 21-13.
A North versus South derby for the final and both players came out determined to their very best, but it was Bailey who took command of the game, from the start, and despite Fiona playing some great shots she just couldn’t get close enough to the jack in some very tight ends. The final score Bailey (North Ramsey) 21 Fiona (South Ramsey) 4.
The prizes were presented by Paul Slinger, who was representing his brother Peter of
Safetynet, who had sponsored the competition and stand in competition secretary Pat Lenton. Thanks were given by Pat to the sponsors, everyone who had entered the competition and all of the North Ramsey members who had worked hard to make the day a success.
Douglas edge out Peel Sunset by 4 points
Peel Sunset travelled to Douglas bowling club where some close games took place. Emily and Katie Jacobs (Douglas) both had really close wins 21-19, 21-20. Jane Lothian and Emma Sayle (Douglas) also had good single figure wins. As did Shirley Corrin and Joyce Kelly (Peel Sunset).
Douglas 144-140 Peel Sunset (6-3)
Mooragh Park 170-152 Castletown B (5-4)
Nobles 128-162 South Ramsey (4-5)
Marown A 164-104 Marown B (7-2)
Port St Mary 85-179 Ballaugh A (1-8)
Ballaugh B 111-168 Port Erin (2-7)
Castletown B claim victory with only 3 game wins
Ladies Open age League were the only Matches played in TT practice week and Castletown B had a successful home win after only winning 3 games to 6 against Port St Mary who unfortunately were a player short. Winning only 3 games, but dropping only 35 points on the 6 games they lost this helped them secure the win 154-147.
Ballaugh A were the only team to pick up maximum points when they hosted their B team. Sandra Buckeridge narrowly lost out 21-20 for the B team.
Castletown B 154-147 Port St Mary (3-6)
Port Erin 121-182 Castletown A (1-8)
Mooragh Park 117-166 South Ramsey (2-7)
Marown B 146-164 Nobles (4-5)
Peel Sunset 141-172 Marown A (3-6)
Ballaugh A 189-72 Ballaugh B (9-0)
Castletown A move to top of League Table
Castletown A secured a maximum points win at Peel Sunset to move them to the top of the league table, just 13 points ahead of Marown A who had a loss when they played the in form South Ramsey. Marown went to Ramsey with two players from the B team. They both played really well and youngster Grace Cooper picked up an impressive 21-6 win. South Ramsey were in great form winning four of the games to single figures. As I was staying the evening in Ramsey I enjoyed my glass of gin very much after my game, many thanks Elaine.
Marown B 139-134 Douglas (4-5)
Port St Mary 141-147 Mooragh Park (4-5)
Castletown B 132-150 Nobles (4-5)
Ballaugh A 181-146 Port Erin (6-3)
South Ramsey 163-123 Marown A (5-4)
Peel Sunset 74-189 Castletown A (0-9)
Ballaugh A win at Mooragh Park
Ballaugh A take away win with close games in Ladies open age League.
Mooragh Park won 5-4 in games when Ballaugh A visited. With both sides winning 2 games to single figures. Ballaugh A just managed to take enough points to give them the overall win 137-151.
Castletown A 181-97 Marown B (7-2)
Ballaugh B 100-165 Peel Sunset (3-6)
Nobles 144-114 Port St Mary (5-4)
Mooragh Park 137-151 Ballaugh A (5-4)
Douglas 94-174 South Ramsey (2-7)
Marown A 181-94 Castletown B (8-1)
Jean Kelly Quarter Final Stage
Wednesday 15th saw the next stage of the Jean Kelly. Marown A (+18) faced Castletown B (+60) with the youngsters showing great form. With Marown A still missing Philippa from their line up, Martha Butler was drafted in from the B team. Having won her first ever game the previous week for the B team, Martha was a little nervous playing with the A team ladies. But she held her nerve well especially as she was the last game on the green and picked up her 2nd win this season 21-13. Castletown B had the single win which came from another youngster Aalish Moore who also had a great night winning her game 17-21.
Peel Sunset (+48) hosted Mooragh Park (+56) The Park side easily won without needing their +8 point advantage winning 7 games, with Janet Monk and Caroling Parker both winning to single figures.
South Ramsey (+17) had a close encounter with Marown B (+56) where they managed to take the games 5-4. But with Marown having a +39 point advantage the ladies had to dig deep and with Gillian Dixon, Jenny Moore, Judy Kelly and Joyce Ogden all winning by single figures, it was just enough to win the match by a close 9 points.
The final game of the night was Nobles (+36) taking on Ballaugh A (+42) The Ballaugh side pulled out some great games to keep their +6 point advantage and not let Nobles over take them. Even though Nobles won games (5-4) both Elena Dimsdale and Julie Reily kept the points close when they just lost 21-20 to Joanne Kelly and Libby Andrade.
Peel Sunset (+48) 165-236 Mooragh Park (+56)
Nobles (+36) 190-210 Ballaugh A (+42)
South Ramsey (+17) 181-172 Marown B (+56)
Marown A (+18) 203-166 Castletown B (+60)
The draw for the semi final round has been drawn and will take place on wednesday 17th July on neutral greens.
Ballaugh A (SCR) V South Ramsey (SCR)
Marown A (SCR) V Mooragh Park (+9)
Jenny Moore secures Top Lady
Top Lady Winner 2024 - Jenny Moore
Photo: Glynn HargravesThe Ladies Association held Top Lady at Nobles Bowling Club on Sunday 19th May. 32 of the island’s Top Ladies were invited to play and the weather was scorching. Moore eased her way to the final where she met Janet Monk. Monk was almost taken out by her teammate Madison McMullan in the earlier stages with a hard fought effort which Monk won 21-17.
Quarter Final stages saw Jenny Moore take on last year’s winner Clare Cooper, with Moore progressing on to the next stage 21-16. Fiona Kennish secured her semi final spot 21-18 against Margaret Tasker. Debbie Leece was on top form on the day moving forward 21-10 against Sue Collier and Janet Monk ended all chances of an all South Ramsey final winning 21-16 against Gill Dixon. The Semi stage saw Moore end teammate Kennish’s chances 21-7. Monk had a tough game 21-19 to end Leece’s final chance.
The final was enjoyed by lots of spectators enjoying the afternoon of sunshine. Janet Monk took control of the game on her favorite short curly spot she’d been playing most of the day, and at 12 ends was leading 14-3. But Jenny managed to get her off her mark and close the gap to 14-17. Janet then scored a 2 and a 1 to increase her lead to 20-14. But Jenny wasn’t ready to back down and went on to win the next 5 ends to run out eventual winner 21-20.
The Ladies Association presented the trophies and thanked Nobles for hosting and helping out on the day.
Whitehead wins George Hawkins over 60’s singles
George Hawkins Trophy
Caroline Whitehead Wins at North Ramsey Bowling Club.
The George Hawkins Memorial Trophy Over 60’s competition was played in cloudy conditions to start with but finished in beautiful warm sunshine . Entry numbers were high with 40 bowlers taking part and also a good number of supporters.
The prelims and opening rounds had some exciting games with lots of them ending 21/19 .
The quarter finals had 4 close games. Brian Lindsey beat Steve Parker 21/18.Ray Skelly beat Andy Kennish21/17. Caroline Whitehead beat Janet Monk 21/15 and Brian Colquitt beat Dave McCabe21/18.
The semi-final between Brian Lindsay and Ray Skelly saw Brian pull ahead with four 2’s on four consecutive ends but Ray fought back and only just lost out 21/18. In the other semi Caroline and Brian Colquitt were nip and tuck from the start but Caroline surged ahead ,after they were 15 across, to finish the game 21/16.
In the final Caroline controlled the game from the start leaving Brian playing catch up throughout but Brian Lindsey is not one for giving up and fought back valiantly from being 12/19 down to finish the game on 15 points giving Caroline the win.
The trophies were presented by George Hawkins daughters and thanks were given by the club to Beryl Hawkins for her sponsorship and generous prize money. Caroline Whiteheadthanked everyone involved in making the competition such a success especially North Ramsey Bowling Club and helpers.
Castletown Derby in Ladies League
Maximum points for A team in Castletown derby.
Castletown A didn’t go easy when they played their home game against the B team. Winning 6 of the games to single figures, keeping themselves within reach of the top spot on the league table sitting only 21 points behind top placed Marown A.
Marown A welcomed Mooragh Park to Crosby. The Park side took 2 wins 19-21 Madison McMullan and 14-21 Janet Monk. The Young girls are a real credit to this team, and were seen to play some excellent bowls. They are players that have come on really well over the last few seasons, well done to Mooragh for the work they have put in with the youngsters of the club.
Castletown A 189-59 Castletown B (9-0)
Ballaugh B 82-182 South Ramsey (2-7)
Douglas 140-134 Port St Mary (5-4)
Port Erin 162-105 Marown B (6-3)
Marown A 180-119 Mooragh Park (7-2)
Nobles 135-157 Ballaugh A (4-5)