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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.
Ballaugh
- Club
- Ballaugh Bowling Club Bowling Club
| Team | Competition | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | CF | CA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Total | 31 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 98 | 88 | 3210 | 2999 | |
| Ladies Over 60s League | 28 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 87 | 81 | 2824 | 2660 | ||
| JMS Veterans Shield | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 386 | 339 | ||
| 2022 | Total | 29 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 87 | 87 | 2773 | 2864 | |
| 2021 | Total | 32 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 96 | 96 | 3314 | 3212 | |
| 2020 | Total | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 25 | 691 | 699 | |
| 2019 | Total | 30 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 75 | 105 | 2733 | 3178 | |
| 2018 | Total | 29 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 60 | 114 | 2368 | 3051 | |
| 2017 | Total | 25 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 66 | 84 | 2398 | 2629 | |
| 2016 | Total | 26 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 72 | 84 | 2574 | 2664 | |
| 2015 | Total | 29 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 99 | 78 | 3061 | 2793 | |
| 2014 | Total | 24 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 83 | 61 | 2474 | 2275 | |
| 2013 | Total | 26 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 85 | 71 | 2660 | 2444 | |
| 2012 | Total | 26 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 99 | 57 | 2785 | 2381 | |
| 2011 | Total | 26 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 66 | 2796 | 2446 | |
| Overall Total | 340 | 172 | 0 | 164 | 1027 | 1016 | 33837 | 33635 |
Completed Matches
| Time | Match # | Home | Score | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGEL60L | Ballaugh | 96-105(3-3) | Castletown A | ||
| LGEL60L | Port Erin A | 98-98(3-3) | Ballaugh | ||
| CUPJMS | Ballaugh (+26) | 92-136(1-5) | Marown (+22) | ||
| CUPJMS | Ballaugh (+26) | 152-88(6-0) | Mooragh Park B (+48) | ||
| LGEL60L | Ballaugh | 99-88(3-3) | Onchan A |
Future Matches
| Time | Match # | Home | Score | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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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Ladies’ Manx Championship 2015
Ladies Manx Champion 2015
Elaine MooreWith a disappointing entry of 26 the 2015 Ladies’ Manx Championship, sponsored by Ann Gale and Dave McTaggart, was played over one day rather than the two scheduled. The weather stayed fine although the strong winds were having an effect on the behaviour of the woods. Despite that the quality of the field ensured that there was some fine bowling on view.
Quarter-finals: Jayne Kneen 21, Lil Smith 7; Elaine Moore 21, Paula Firth 15; Jenny Moore 21, Lilian Slinger 15; Helen Martin 21, Tricia Bull 11
Semi-finals: Elaine Moore 21, Jayne Kneen 19; Jenny Moore 21, Helen Martin 13.
The final pitted mum Elaine against daughter Jenny and was evenly matched, the score being all square at 7-7 after eleven ends. Elaine had the better of the next period of play, opening up a 15-10 lead which, with two 2’s and a single, Jenny caught up to 15-15 after twenty-three ends. From there Elaine took control, Jenny recording just one more single before her mother ran out the winner 21-16.
Association president, Pat Robertson, thanked the Douglas club for their help throughout the afternoon, measuring, stewarding and providing refreshments. Thanks also went to Chris, Heather and Elaine for running the sheet and doing the raffle.
She particularly thanked Ann Gale and Dave McTaggart who have generously offered to sponsor the event for five years, before asking Ann to present the prizes.
JMS Veterans’ Shield
The draw has been made for the first round of the JMS Veteran’s Shield. Eight teams have entered so that the competition starts at the quarter-final stage. Thursday 16 July and Thursday 20 August have both been scheduled for the early rounds, August 20 being designated for the quarter-finals. However if both captains agree they can play their match on 16 July.
Please inform Heather if you plan on playing your match on July 16th and as soon as the match has been played send the result card to Heather and the match result to Matthew Keggen.
Quarter-final draw:
Marown (+25) v Port St Mary A (Scr)
Port St Mary B (+35) v Onchan A (+20)
Peel Sunset (+15) v Castletown (+30)
Port Erin (+25) v Ballaugh (+20)
Festival & Super 16 Blog
The following links will show the draw and results for the last 32 of each competition from the June Festival