JENNY QUALIFIES FOR UK CHAMP OF CHAMPIONS
The Ladies Association Isle of Merit (Barbara Lee trophy) was played on Saturday 4 July at Finch Hill Bowling. This is the first time this competition has been played as a qualifier for the BCGBA Champion of Champions which is due to be held at Owleywood BC at the end of September. The Merit attracted an entry of 17 ladies; games played to 21 off scratch.
In the first half of the draw, Jenny Moore from South Ramsey Bowling Club was in ruthless form all afternoon not allowing any of her opponents to score double figures. Jenny sealed her place in the final winning her opening game 21-8 against clubmate Kim Hargraves; a 21-7 quarter-final win against Lisa Pugh from Marown, with an even more impressive 21-4 semi-final win against her mum, Elaine.
In the second half of the draw, Jayne Smith from Marown also sealed her place in the final in fine form with a 21-2 opening game against Elaine Hawkins; a 21-10 quarter-final win over stablemate Lillie Barrett and a sound 21-11 semi-final win over Shannon McMullan from North Ramsey.
The final was a one-way affair with Jenny dominating from the start. Despite Jayne trying her best and playing some good bowls, Jenny ran out 21-5 to add this to the Ladies Manx Champion title she won last weekend. Jenny is certainly a force to be reckoned with!
Presentation of trophy and prizes was made by Lynda Wilson, Secretary of the IOM Ladies Association, who thanked Finch Hill for hosting and providing very welcome refreshments throughout the afternoon, also congratulating and wishing Jenny all the best at the Champion of Champions competition in the UK.