IoMSC Douglas travelled to Sulby and came away victors in all three Divisions. The visitors are beginning to reap the rewards of junior members and none more so than 14 year old Thomas Clague who continues week after week to post excellent scores. Top score for the hosts went to Mark Cain and Peter Webb both on 96. Michael Duncalf led the IoMSC Douglas team with a 99 closely followed by Andy Potter on 98, the remaining three Division 1 team mates all scored 97 – Mark Osborn, Thomas Clague (J) and Martin Burns.
Sulby Cossacks were hosted by IoMSC Sandsiders at The Sinclair Range, St Johns where the home team produced consistent results claiming the win in all three Divisions. Bill Jones held the top shot for Sandsiders ahead of daughter Marion and Spouse, Liz – quite a family affair! Bill posted a 99, Marion and Liz with Tony Kneale and Richard Arthur all producing 97’s. Tim Hardisty claimed top slot for the visitors on 97 with Jess Clague close on 96.
A very small Kirk Michael team were inundated by a large team from Port St Mary. The northern team appear to be struggling for members as only eight managed to shoot on Monday. Perryn Callister led the Kirk Michael Division 1 team on 97 with junior shooter, Illiam Christian close on 96. Gary Knight appears to be increasing his league results weekly and led the visiting Division 1 team on 98 with Ashley Gardner, Kevan Kneale, Ean Brewis and junior shooter, Callum Grant all producing 97’s. For the second time, the ports’ Division 2 team produced an equal highest Division 2 score of the season so far of 478 – only matched by IoMSC Douglas.
Laxey travelled south to the Stadium range at Castletown for their league match. Once again, the home team, although producing a very consistent Division 1 score, fell to the northern side’s supremacy. John-Paul Bridson and Chris Birtwhistle both claimed the highest score for the hosts with Nigel Christian, Robin McFee and John Brewis all on 95. (Sorry Nigel, I will not mention your 97’s again !) Harry Creevy posted a 99 for the visitors and secured top shot for Laxey. Although Laxey were victorious in Division 1, the southerners claimed both Divisions 2 and 3.
Round 1 of the Ulster Counties Winter League
As there is an excellent entry in this year’s postal matches, I will just list the names of each shooter followed by their score and their points gained – maximum points gained will be 10. As this is the first round, no positions are available. I do hope I have mentioned all those involved and if I have missed anyone, I apologise in advance.
50 metre – All the following in this first discipline are shooting under the IoM Shooting Club banner.
Division 1 – Mike Duncalf 196 x 200 = 8 points, Bill Jones 191 = 3 pts.
Division 2 – Tom Lord 195 = 9pts, Ashley Gardner 191 = 6pts,
Division 3 – Barry Jones 192 = 9pts, Richard Arthur 191 = 8 pts, Paul Smethurst 190 = 7pts , Mike Clague 188 = 4pts , Perryn Callister 183 = 3pts .
Division 4 – Tony Kneale 189 = 9pts, Dave Bould and Steve Callus both scored 187 = 7pts. Division 5 – Andy Traynor 191 = 10pts , Illiam Christian 185 = 8pts , Alex Trafford 184 = 6pts, Liz Jones 182 = 4pts.
Division 6 – Tracey Skelton 194 = 10pts, Aaron Astill 157 = 3pts .
15 yard Short range – Individual Island club members.
Division 1 – Kevan Kneale (PSM) 97 x 100 = 7 points.
Division 2 – Ashley Gardner (PSM) 98 = 9pts,
Division 3 – Richard Arthur (IoMSC) 97 = 8pts, Suzanne McKnight (KM) 96 = 6pts.
Division 4 - Ashley Gardner (J) (PSM) 99 = 9pts, Jess Clague (Sulby & Dist.) 98 = 8pts, Harry Harrison (PSM) 95 = 4pts.
Division 5 – Juan Clague (PSM) 96 = 8pts, Mike Clague (IoMSC) 96 = 8pts, Lorrie Thompson (CSTN) 95 = 4pts.
Division 6 – Barry Jones (S&D) 95 = 6pts , Tony Kneale (IoMSC) 95 = 6pts, Gary Knight (PSM) 88 = 1pts.
Division 7 – Kevin Quinn (KM) 91 = 4pts.
Division 8 – Chris Clague (S&D) 93 = 4pts, Dave Bould (PSM) 91 = 1pts.
Division 9 - Mike Thompson (CSTN) 94 = 7pts , Nick Brown (IoMSC) 93 = 6pts .
Division 10 – Jaccie Hamilton-Jones (S&D) 97 = 10pts, Steve Callus (IoMSC) 96 = 9pts, Fergus Coulter (S&D) 96 = 9pts, Ean Brewis (PSM) no card received.
Division 11 – Perryn Callister (KM) 96 = 9pts, Liz Jones (IoMSC) 93 = 6pts, Peter Lewis (PSM) 92 = 5pts , Robin McFee (CSTN) 91 = 3pts , Sandie Skuszka (PSM) 90 = 2 pts.
Division 12 – Tracey Skelton (IoMSC) 100 = 10pts, George Dalton-Brown (PSM) 92 = 6pts. Division 13 – David Lord (KM) 97 = 10pts.
Division 14 – Richard Faragher (S&D) 91 = 6pts,
Division 15 – Illiam Christian (KM) 97 = 10pts , Patrick Kerr (PSM) 93 = 8pts, Callum Grant (PSM) 90 = 4pts , Orry Kerr (PSM) 90 = 4pts, Ronnie Fairbairn (S&D) 89 = 2pts.
Division 16 – Alex Trafford (KM) 93 = 9pts.
Division 17 – Rod Forshaw (S&D) 91 = 6pts, Aaron Astill (IoMSC) 86 = 3pts.
Division 18 – George Powell (PSM) 93 = 9pts, Jordan Kiernan (PSM) 87 = 5pts.
In the junior league the following hold excellent positions.
Division 1 – Ashley Gardner (PSM) – 99 x 100 = 10 points.
Division 2 – Illiam Christian (KM) 97 = 10pts. Geo. Dalton-Brown (PSM) 92 = 7pts, Orry Kerr (PSM) 90 = 3pts.
Division 3 – Alex Trafford (KM) 93 = 10pts , Patrick Kerr (PSM) 93 = 10pts , Callum Grant (PSM) 90 = 6pts, Aaron Astill (IoMSC) 86 = 2pts.
Division 4 – Geo. Powell (PSM) 93 = 10pts , Jordan Kiernan (PSM) 87 = 5pts.
4 local teams of three have entered the team event and the first round result is as follows:-
Division B – Castletown A – Chris Birtwhistle, Lorrie Thompson & Mike Thompson = 286 and 4th position.
Division C – Sulby and District – Jess Clague, Barry Jones & Richard Faragher 284 and Kirk Michael – Suzanne McKnight, Kevin Quinn & Dave Lord 284 both hold equal 1st position. Division F – Castletown B – Robin McFee, David Handscombe & Lauren Cooper 278 and 1st position.
Congratulations to all concerned keep up the good results.
