JENNY AND FIONA RETAIN LADIES ASSOCIATION PAIRS TITLE
The Ladies Association pairs competition was played at Castletown Bowling Green on Saturday 15 August, attracting a very healthy entry of 30 pairs.
Getting through to the semi-finals were Jenny Moore & Fiona Kennish (South Ramsey) who won 21-11 against Angela Bennett and Anita Roberts (Breagle Glen); mother and daughter Hilary Kermode & Hannah Drewett (Castletown) who won 21-10 against stablemates Kath Kinley & Tracy Moore; Zoe Pearson & Louise Tebay (Marown) who won to 11 against Kim Hargraves & Lesley Murray (South Ramsey), and Philippa Taylor & Joyce Ogden (Marown/South Ramsey) who won 21-13 against Voirrey Curphey & Jean Thackrah (Breagle Glen).
First semi saw the South Ramsey pairing of Jenny and Fiona take on Hilary and Hannah. Jenny and Fiona got off to a strong start leading 18-10 on the 11th end and despite a single and a double from Hilary and Hannah, Jenny and Fiona ran out to win 21-13 after 14 ends. Second semi pitted the Marown duo of Zoe and Louise against Philippa and Joyce. Initially, this was an evenly contested game with Zoe and Louise leading 14-12 on the 11th end, but with a strong finish and not allowing their opponents to score again, Zoe and Louise won 21-12 after 17 ends.
The final at the beginning was nip and tuck with Zoe and Louise leading 12-10 on the 9th end. Unfortunately for Zoe and Louise, Jenny and Fiona took charge from this point and with some exceptional bowling ran out to win 21-12.
Clare Cooper, Competition Secretary, thanked Castletown for holding the competition and providing refreshments throughout the day, and thanking those who helped in any way during the day. Clare then presented prizes to the quarter finalists onwards and the trophy to Jenny and Fiona, congratulating them on their win.
Well done to all, but especially to Jenny and Fiona on retaining the trophy.