Isle of Man County Crown Green Bowling Association

Port St Mary hosted the Any Combination Threesomes at Breagle Glen on Sunday. With 75 bowlers from around the Island taking part despite the heavy rain forecast, the competition proved to be popular.

Losing out at the quarter final stage were the trio of Eddie Carlyle (South Ramsey), Les Brookes (Finch Hill) and Brian Lindsay (Peel) who battled well after leading 17-14 against the South Ramsey team of Glynn Hargraves, James Teare and Jenny Moore, the former conceded a five and a single to lose out 17-21. Also performing well were the Marown team of Lisa Oliver, James Kelly and Helen Withers who were level at 17-17 against another South Ramsey team consisting of Fiona Kennish, Kim Hargraves and Elaine Moore only for the Marown trio to concede a four as they were defeated 21-17.

In the other half of the draw the youthful team of Jordan Drewett (Port St Mary), Tom Kelly (Peel) and Nathan Hamilton (Port St Mary) eased past the Onchan team of Matthew Quirk, Kevin Quirk and Steve Parker 21-12. An all Marown battle of girls versus the boys saw the girls take the bragging rights as Rebecca Teare, Clare Cooper and Debbie Leece won 21-18 against Phil Dunn, Paul Dunn and Neil Withers who could take consolation in being able to go home to get dry.

In the first semi-final an all South Ramsey battle took place with Glynn, James and Jenny keeping Fiona, Kim and Elaine to three scoring ends with the former winning 21-10 to take their place in the final. In the second semi-final the Marown girls of Rebecca, Clare and Debbie put up a good fight against Jordan, Tom and Nathan as they leapt into a 16-6 lead, only to then fall behind 16-20. The girls then scored a single followed by a three to level the game at 20-20. On the deciding end the boys got the one point they needed to reach the final as they won 21-20.

After heavy rain throughout the afternoon conditions improved slightly for the final, with the light starting to fade throughout the game the floodlights were not used. The boys started the stronger of the two teams as they went into the lead 9-7, as they carried on their rather unusual ritual of drawing straws each end to decide the playing order – as they had done in all their matches throughout the day. Glynn, James and Jenny struck back with a five, two singles and two three’s in between conceding a two to go within touching distance of victory to lead 20-11. Two singles for Jordan, Tom and Nathan kept them in the game, however a good bowl on the last end which was well protected ensured the South Ramsey team won 21-13.

The presentation was made by Club President Margie Tasker who thanked everyone at the club for their help throughout the day.