News: Ladies General
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)
Jean Kelly Prelim Round Results
Marown A (+13) 190-165 Castletown A (+12) 6-3
Mooragh Park (+43) 221-170 Douglas (+61) 7-2
South Ramsey (+19) 194-157 Port Erin (+56) 8-1
Ballaugh B (+63) 123-228 Ballaugh A (+39) 0-9
The Quarter Final Stages to be held Wed 15th May
Nobles (SCR) V Ballaugh A (+9)
Marown A (SCR) V Castletown B (+9)
South Ramsey (SCR) V Marown B (+9)
Peel Sunset (SCR) V Mooragh Park (+9)
South Ramsey chasing the top of the League with a 9-0 home victory
Port Erin visited South Ramsey on a chilly Friday to be left disappointed with coming away without a win. The South Ramsey girls are back on top form winning all their games. Sue Collier and new teammate Joyce Ogden both won 21-1. Joyce moved to the South Ramsey Team this season and seems to be coping well on the new home green, winning all her home games so far this season.
The closest game of the night was Castletown B 139-135 Ballaugh B (5-4) The newly formed Ballaugh side will be disappointed to have been so close to a win losing out by just 4 points. But keep it going ladies as I’m sure that the win isn’t far away.
Mooragh Park 161 -113 Douglas (6-3)
Port St Mary 130-173 Castletown A (2-7)
Nobles 116-183 Marown A (2-7)
Ballaugh A 187-95 Peel Sunset (8-1)
Port Erin overcome Castletown B by just 1 point
Double week of games for open age ladies league.
A close game was held on the Port Erin green, when Port St Mary hosted Port Erin. Port Erin took the win 131-159 (4-5). Caroline Whitehead and Sue Wilshaw both won their games 4-21 to help secure the team victory.
Nobles 125-167 Castletown A (3-6)
Mooragh Park 182-106 Ballaugh B (6-3)
Marown A 181-95 Douglas (8-1)
Ballaugh A 170-90 Marown B (7-2)
South Ramsey 187-104 Peel Sunset (8-1)
Castletown A picked up a full house against Mooragh Park, where unfortunately Mooragh Park had to give away a walkover game. Janet Monk (Mooragh) was close to taking a win reaching 18 against Hilary Kermode.
Port Erin 146-145 Castletown B (5-4) The home side just managed to take this win by 1 point and 1 game. This game could have gone either way with some good scores on both sides. Debra Cooper won her game for Castletown B 21-5, But Pauline Worrall secured a 21-3 win for her Port Erin team. It will be interesting to see how close the return game will be and whether Castletown B can take the win on their home green on the return match.
South Ramsey had their bye game after their good win earlier in the week, dropping only 2 points in their match against Peel Sunset.
Douglas 156-137 Nobles (6-3)
Port Erin 146-145 Castletown B (5-4)
Ballaugh B 129-131 Port St Mary (5-4)
Peel Sunset 157-135 Marown B (6-3)
Castletown A 189-85 Mooragh Park (9-0)
Marown A 180-135 Ballaugh A (6-3)
Marown Trio win Ladies Association Triples
Ladies Association Triples Winners 2024 - Debbie Leece, Rebecca Teare & Helen Withers
Photo: Jayne SmithThe Ladies Association held the Ladies Triples on Sunday 14th April at Peel Sunset bowling club with an entry of 13 Triples. The weather was fine although a chilly wind on peel promenade. The day saw five preliminary matches to get the event going. From memory last year’s preliminary round had a game that went on for over an hour and a half and today’s games were no different with Marown’s Debbie Leece, Rebecca Teare and Helen Withers dragging their game out 21-17 against Peels Jo, Louise and Helen.
At the Quarter Final stage Castletown’s Hannah, Hilary and Tracy won 21-15 against Katie, Emma and Rebecca. South Ramsey’s Fiona, Kim and Jenny won 21-14 against homegreeners Beverley, Diane and Terri. Marown/Nobles Linda, Philippa and Sue won 21-9 against Pauline, Sue and Kerry. Marown’s Debbie, Rebecca and Helen 21-17 against Julie, Joyce and Lynda.
This left the semi-final to be some really good play with top ranked players, which resulted in two very close games which could have gone either way. Debbie, Rebecca and Helen finished previous winners Fiona, Kim and Jenny 21-19 and Hannah, Tracy and Hilary saw off Linda, Sue and Philippa 21-18.
The Final saw great bowling from all players in a really close game. The Marown Trio dug in hard to come out eventual winners to claim the title 21-17.
The Association presented prizes and thanked Peel Sunset for hosting and all their member for helping out on the day.