9 man Kirk Michael beat 13 man Sulby
Kirk Michael had a short distance to travel for their final match of the 2013/14 indoor league and came away from the hosts range, the victors in Division 1 but loosing the Division 2 and Division 3 matches. Top scores for the Sulby team went to Peter Faragher and Barry Jones, both hitting 98 with another pairing on 96, Julian Teare and Teddy Sayle. For the visitors, Tom Lord appears to have found his missing mojo as he surpasses his last week’s excellent score and posts a 98 along with two junior shooters, Illiam Christian and Alex Trafford 98.
Sulby Kirk Michael
Division 1
Peter Faragher 98 Tom Lord 98
Barry Jones 98 Illiam Christian (J) 98
Julian Teare 96 Alex Trafford (J) 98
Teddy Sayle 96 Perryn Callister (L) 96
Will Quayle 95 Kevin Quinn 95
483 485
Division 2
Orry Teare 95 Suzanne McKnight (L) 95
Peter Webb 95 Oliver Fleming (J) 94
Mark Boyde 95 Geoff Sayle 90
Mark Cain 94 David Lord 88
Phil Quayle 94 00
473 367
Division 3
Jim Teare 92
Rod Forshaw 89
Don Ault 87 00
268 00
‘Port produce their best result of the season and prove to be sportsmen !
Port St Mary hosted the team from Cossacks who have shown this season, that they will soon become a team to be wary of, as some of the youngsters are now producing excellent scores. Thanks for their improvement must go to the energy, enthusiasm and dedication being given by the senior members of Cossacks, Ronnie Fairbairn, John Cottier and Chris Clague, without the likes of such individuals, competitive rifle shooting on the island could well disappear. The hosts for the match, were on wonderful form and produced magnificent and consistent scores in all three Divisions. Kevan Kneale was top shot and produced his second full house of the season which will now involve a shoot off for the ‘double 100’ competition. Paul Clague and Gary Knight both posted 99’s with Juan Clague and junior shooter Patrick Cubbon, slightly behind on 98. Four posted scores of 96 in Division 3 is a staggering result and in the same vein as Cossacks, Derek Kermode, Gary Knight and Peter Lewis for Port St Mary, are producing some exciting young shooters and their involvement should be recognised and appreciated by all. I understand a terrific act of sportsmanship occurred at the Port match when Jess Clague forgot some kit and Derek Kermode set her up using some of the home team’s equipment including a jacket, sling and glove – Jess then proceeded to shoot and posted a team leading, terrific score of 99. Now THAT is what sportsmanship is all about – congratulations and thanks to Derek and the guys at Port St Mary.
Port St Mary Cossacks
Division 1
Kevan Kneale 100 Jess Clague (L) 99
Paul Clague 99 Tim Hardisty 98
Gary Knight 99 Fergus Coulter (J) 97
Juan Clague 98 Andy Mitchel 95
Patrick Cubbon (J) 98 Ronnie Fairbairn 94
494 483
Division 2
Ean Brewis 98 Chris Clague 93
Harry Harrison 97 John Cottier 93
George Dalton-Brown (J) 97 Alfie Leach (J) 93
Callum Grant (J) 97 Jonathon Webb (J) 92
Liam Townsend (J) 97 Laurie Cain 90
486 461
Division 3
Derek Kermode 96 Anthony Cawte (J) 84
Ashley Gardner (J) 96 Callam McPhillips (J) 76
Patrick Kerr (J) 96
Jordan Kiernan (J) 96
Orry Kerr (J) 92 00
476 160
Additional Shooters
Peter Gelling 92
Graham Brown 89
Skelton hits her first 100
It’s known as ‘murphy’s law’ – Tracey Skelton produced her first 100 in the indoor league, in the last match of the season. A disappointed IoM Douglas team hosted the Island Champions Laxey, in a tight match at Sinclair Range where the hosts lost Division 1 but won Divisions 2 and 3. Skelton was obviously top shot for IoMSC Douglas posting her 100, with Mike Duncalf, Andy Potter and 17 year old Josh Maclaughlin all hitting 98’s and Tony Leadley making up the Division 1 team on 97. Although it has yet to be confirmed, it is thought that Mike Duncalf’s 98 will result in him becoming IoM Rifle Association Indoor League 2013/14 Champion. The visiting team once again produced their consistent form, a symbol of their 2013/14 success, with Suzanne Curphey and John Wood on 99 and Nick Kennish, Harry Creevy and Peter Clague all recording 98.
IoMSC Douglas Laxey
Division 1
Tracey Skelton (L) 100 Suzanne Curphey (L) 99
Mike Duncalf 98 John Wood 99
Andy Potter 98 Nick Kennish 98
Josh Maclaughlin (J) 98 Harry Creevy 98
Tony Leadley 97 Peter Clague 98
491 492
Division 2
Martin Burns 97 Andrew Jessop 97
Thomas Clague (J) 96 Stephen Curphey 97
Mike Clague 96 James Hewison (J) 96
Mark Osborn 96 Bridget Kneale (L) 93
Paul Perkins 95 Bill Snelling 94
480 477
Division 3
Dave Humphrey 95 Gary Kneale 92
Nick Brown 95 Judy Kee (L) 92
Aaron Astill (J) 92
Christian Eaton (J) 88
Sam Jones (J) 87 00
457 184
IoMSC Sandsiders win 2 loose 1
IoMSC Sandsiders travelled over the Ballamoda to The Stadium, Castletown and came away with an excellent win in Divisions 1 and 2 with Castletown claiming Division 3. Top shot for the home team was Nigel Christian on 99 with Shirley Caley, Henry Qualtrough and Mike Thompson all producing 96. The visitors had Marion Jones and Richie Arthur on 99 and Tony Kneale posting 98.
Castletown IoMSC Sandsiders
Division 1
Nigel Christian 99 Marion Jones (L) 99
Shirley Caley (L) 96 Richard Arthur 99
Henry Qualtrough 96 Tony Kneale 98
Mike Thompson 96 Bill Jones 97
Chris Birtwhistle 95 Andy Traynor 97
482 490
Division 2
Andy Bell 95 Ian Arthur 96
Steve Gardner 94 Terry Green 96
Robin McFee 93 Liz Jones (L) 92
Lauren Cooper (L) 91 Norman Ormrod 92
John-Paul Bridson 89 Chris Ollett 91
462 467
Division 3
Reg Caley 85 Phil Kneen 90
Duncan Watterson 81 00
166 90
Hopefully, I should be able to let everyone know where they have finished in the aggregate of the league in next week’s column.
Round 9 results of the Ulster Counties Postal League
The following are the results from round 9 of the Ulster Counties Postal League and I will list the Division, name, followed by the position.
50 metre –
Division 1 – Mike Duncalf 1st, Bill Jones 8th,
Division 2 – Tom Lord 2nd, Ashley Gardner (Snr) 4th,
Division 3 – Richie Arthur 4th, Perryn Callister 5th, Barry Jones 6th, Mike Clague 7th, Paul Smethurst 9th,
Division 4 – Dave Bould 2nd, Tony Kneale 3rd, Steve Callus 6th,
Division 5 – Illiam Christian 1st, Andy Traynor 2nd, Liz Jones 4th, Alex Trafford 5th,
Division 6 – Tracey Skelton 1st, Aaron Astill 8th.
Short Range (indoor)
Division 1 – Kevan Kneale (PSM) 7th,
Division 2 – Ashley Gardner (Snr) 8th,
Division 3 – Richie Arthur (IoMSCS) 1st,
Division 4 Ashley Gardner (Jnr) (PSM) 2nd, Jess Clague (CSSKS) 6th, Harry Harrison (PSM) 7th, Chris Birtwhistle (CSTN) 8th,
Division 5 – Lorrie Thompson (CSTN) 10th, Mike Clague (IoMSCD) 1st, Juan Clague (PSM) 7th,
Division 6 – Barry Jones (SBY) 5th, Tony Kneale (IoMSCS) 6th, Gary Knight (PSM) 8th,
Division 7 – Kevin Quinn (KM) 6th,
Division 8 – Chris Clague (SBY) 5th, Dave Bould (PSM) 8th,
Division 9 – Nick Brown (IoMSCD) 3rd, Mike Thompson (CSTN) 7th,
Division 10 - Steve Callus (IoMSCS) 2nd,
Division 11 – Perryn Callister (KM) 1st, Liz Jones (IoMSCS) 2nd, Robin McFee (CSTN) 4th, Peter Lewis (PSM) 5th,
Division 12 Tracey Skelton (IoMSCD) 3rd, George Dalton – Brown (PSM) 9th,
Division 14 – Richard Faragher (SBY) 7th,
Division 15 – Illiam Christian (KM) 1st, Callum Grant (PSM) 4th, Ronnie Fairbairn (SBY) 6th, Orry Kerr (PSM) 7th, Patrick Kerr (PSM) 9th,
Division 16 – Alex Trafford (KM) 2nd,
Division 17 – Dave Handscombe (CSTN) 4th, Rod Forshaw (SBY) 5th,
Division 18 – Jordan Kiernan (PSM) 5th, George Powell (PSM) 7th,
Junior short range –
Division 1 – Ashley Gardner (PSM) 1st,
Division 2 – Illiam Christian (KM) 3rd, Orry Kerr (PSM) 7th, George Dalton – Brown (PSM) 9th,
Division 3 – Alex Trafford (KM) 1st, Callum Grant (PSM) 5th, Patrick Kerr (PSM) 6th,
Division 4 – Jordan Kiernan (PSM) 4th, George Powell (PSM) 6th
In the team event Division C, Sulby and Kirk Michael are in third and fourth position on equal points with the two teams ahead but their position is due to aggregate score. The team results were - Sulby – Jess Clague 95, Barry Jones 95 and Richard Faragher 94 = 284 to Comber C = 192. Kirk Michael team Suzanne McKnight 97, Kevin Quinn 97 and Perryn Callister 99 = 293 to Kingsgate B = 288. Division F is the only other local team involved, Castletown and the team produced a score of 279 to East Antrim E score of 270 – the local team was Robin McFee 95, Dave Handscombe 92 and Lauren Cooper 92. This result leaves the Castletown team in pole position 42 points ahead of East Antrim E
With just the final round to be scored, we have several excellent results from all the locals competing – good luck to all in the final round.
Dates for your Diaries
Monday March 31st is the date for the Rural Industries, Town v Country
The team’s are yet to be announced.
Due to at least 2 Island shooters hitting 100’s during the Winter League, there will need to be a final to decide the overall winner – the date and location is yet to be decided.
Isle of Man Rifle Association Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation
The Isle of Man Rifle Association has announced the venue for the 2014 Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation. The event will be held on Saturday April 12th at the Wentworth Suite (the golf club) of the Mount Murray Hotel – 7.30 for 8 pm. A vegetarian main course is available and the ticket price is £24 per person. The Association have asked if interested parties could inform Lorrie Thompson by Friday April 4th with numbers and if the vegetarian option is required. Support from local clubs and friends for this event would be appreciated.
OUTDOOR NEWS
Easter Shoot Festival
I have been asked to remind those interested that the final date for entries to be received for the Easter Shooting Festival is Saturday April 5th. All entries are classified and categories include Classes A, B, C, D, junior, 50 + and 60 + and is open to all. I can assure you that the atmosphere is truly magical and gives everyone a little experience of competitive but friendly sport. Entry forms can be found at; http://www.isleofmanshooting.com/easter/rifle.html
2014 Summer Leagues
Sunday April 6th sees the Isle of Man Shooting Club monthly handicap match at Sinclair and although it may appear to be a little early in the year, activities at Sinclair are stirring, with the outdoor season of Osborn 600 matches, Empire Garage Tynwald Shield and Sadler Junior Championships commencing on Monday April 28th. If there are any indoor shooters who would like to continue their shooting during the summer, they would be made very welcome at The Sinclair Range to try the experience. The range is open on Saturday and Sunday mornings from around 10 a.m.
