Isle of Man County Crown Green Bowling Association

The final of the Canada Life International Sponsored Inaugural Mixed Team Bowl competition took place at Noble’s Two green on Thursday evening, with North Ramsey A taking on Noble’s B.

With both teams taking an early bath in the Championship and Plate competitions, the teams were keen to become the first winners of the Bowl competition.

North Ramsey A reached the final courtesy of their Tuesday evening victory over fellow Northern team Ballaugh B by 35-chalks (171-136), while Noble’s B had to work for their nine chalk win (158-149) over Peel B, with the Noble’s team winning 5-4 on games, having won the first four games, they looked to be cruising only to lose the next four games, however Joanne Kelly’s 21-19 win over Shane Moss helped settled the Noble’s nerves.

In the final the first three games off saw North build a commanding 35-chalk lead, with Allan Callow beating Lisa Bradshaw 21-12, Janet Monk won 21-7 for the biggest win of the night against Martyn Hobson, while Rob Monk also won to single figures 21-9 against Keri Hampson.

Another three wins arrived for the Mooragh Park team, with two games going to the wire as Bailey McMullan won 21-20 against Joanne Kelly, while Tom Collins won to the same score against John Andrew. Paul Allison recorded a comfortable 21-13 win over Dave Naughton to put North Ramsey into an unassailable 45-chalk lead.

The next game off saw David Kinrade win 21-14 against Sylvia Kennaugh, with Lacey McMullan matching this win against Paul Clinton. Phil Salmon ensured it wasn’t a whitewash for Noble’s, as he beat Shannon McMullan 21-16. The matched finished 8-1 to North Ramsey A, winning the all-important chalks by 54 (184-130).

The Bowl was donated by Isle of Man County Crown Green President Hilary Kermode, this was presented to North Ramsey captain Janet Monk.