Terrific shooting at Sinclair for IoMSC Douglas
IoMSC Douglas matched Division 1 leaders Sulby’s, top score so far this season when they took all the points in the three Divisions at Sinclair Range on Monday evening. The 493 Division 1 score line involved four 99’s for Andy Potter, Tracey Skelton, Mike Clague and junior shooter, Thomas Clague and a 97 from Martin Burns gave the Division 1 team the score to match the 493 from Sulby on November 17th. Castletown’s top shot went to Robin McFee and a delighted Henry Qualtrough who both hit 97 with John Brewis two points behind on 95.
Although the evening was a success for the three IoMSC Douglas teams, sadness was felt by all team members when they were informed that Club Captain, Dave Humphrey’s mother had passed away the day before. I would like to think that I speak on behalf of all the local shooting fraternity when I say that heartfelt sympathy goes to the Isle of Rifle Associations Secretary David and brother Mark, a well-known and respected local lawyer.
IoMSC Douglas v Castletown
Division 1
Andy Potter 99 Robin McFee 97
Tracey Skelton (L) 99 Henry Qualtrough 97
Mike Clague 99 John Brewis 95
Thomas Clague (J) 99 Lauren Cooper (L) 94
Martin Burns 97 John-Paul Bridson 94
493 477
Division 2
Nick Brown 97 Nigel Christian 93
Mark Osborn 95 Steve Gardner 92
Keith Lowney 95 Andy Bell 92
Paul Perkins 95 Shirley Caley (L) 91
Mike Thompson 92 Reg Caley 85
474 453
Division 3
Sam Jones (J) 87 Duncan Watterson 75
Aaron Astill (J) 87 00
174 75
A close match at the Glen Gardens, Laxey
Sulby travelled over the mountain for their match against Laxey and just 5 points separated the Division 1 team scores. John Wood and Harry Creevy both posted 98 with Gary Kneale a point in arrears. For the visitors, Will Quayle continued a terrific season to date, by once again, hitting the top shot for Sulby on 99. Barry Jones and Orry Teare both produced 98’s and with 97’s from Julian Teare and Teddy Sayle, the team continue their hold on the Division 1 title - for the present.
Laxey v Sulby
Division 1
John Wood 98 Will Quayle 99
Harry Creevy 98 Barry Jones 98
Gary Kneale 97 Orry Teare 98
Andrew Jessopp 96 Julian Teare 97
Suzanne Curphey (L) 95 Teddy Sayle 97
484 489
Division 2
Bridget Kneale (L) 95 Peter Webb 96
James Hewison (J) 94 Jess Clague (L) 96
Stephen Curphey 93 Andy Mitchell 94
Judy Kee (L) 92 Peter Faragher 94
Charlie Clague 84 Jim Teare 93
458 473
Division 3
Mark Cain 93
Richard Faragher 92
Fergus Coulter (J) 92
Don Ault 91
00 Rod Forshaw 90
00 458
Additional Shooters
Richard Farrington (J) 89
Jacob Duggan (J) 87
Port St Mary take all the points at home against IoMSC Sandsiders
Port St Mary hosted IoMSC Sandsiders on Monday evening and a win in all three Divisions were claimed by the home team. Derek Kermode and Ashley Gardner junior topped the Port St Mary Division 1 team with 97’s from Kevan Kneale, and junior shooters, George Dalton-Brown and Jackie Gardner posting 96’s. For the visitors, Richie Arthur and Bill Jones hit 97 with three 94’s from Norman Ormrod, Andy Traynor and junior, Matthew Roosen.
Port St Mary v IoMSC Douglas
Division 1
Derek Kermode 97 Richard Arthur 97
Ashley Gardner (J) 97 Bill Jones 97
Kevan Kneale 96 Norman Ormrod 94
George Dalton-Brown (J) 96 Andy Traynor 94
Jackie Gardner (JL) 96 Matthew Roosen (J) 94
482 476
Division 2
Gary Knight 95 Tony Kneale 93
Peter Lewis 95 Chris Ollett 90
Dave Bould 94 Phil Kneen 87
Patrick Cubbon (J) 94 Ken McWaters 79
Graham Brown 94 00
472 349
Division 3
Patrick Kerr (J) 94
Ean Brewis 93
Callum Grant (J) 93
Juan Clague 92
Peter Gelling 86
458
The results this week, reflects no movement in any of the three league positions. In Division 1, Sulby continue their winning sequence week after week and 6 clear points will be extremely difficult for any opposition team to close. Division 2 is a little closer with just 14 aggregate points separating Port St Mary and Sulby but in Division 3, three teams, Sulby, Port St Mary and IoMSC Douglas are all on equal points but once again, the Northern team lead on aggregate points.
Division 1
S W D L Agg Points
Sulby 13 12 0 1 6337 24
Port St Mary 13 8 2 3 6323 18
IoMSC Douglas 13 8 1 4 6337 17
Laxey 13 7 1 5 6312 15
Kirk Michael 12 4 0 8 5796 8
IoMSC Sandsiders 13 3 0 10 6250 6
Castletown 13 1 0 12 6198 2
Division 2
S W D L Agg Points
Port St Mary 13 11 0 2 6137 22
Sulby 13 11 0 2 6122 22
IoMSC Douglas 13 10 0 3 6169 20
Laxey 13 6 0 7 5725 12
Kirk Michael 12 4 0 8 5077 8
IoMSC Sandsiders 13 2 0 11 5690 4
Castletown 13 1 0 12 5785 2
Division 3
S W D L Agg Points
Sulby 13 11 0 2 5748 22
Port St Mary 13 11 0 2 5331 22
IoMSC Douglas 13 11 0 2 4702 22
Laxey 13 5 0 8 1060 10
IoMSC Sandsiders 13 3 0 10 681 6
Castletown 13 1 1 11 818 3
Kirk Michael 12 0 1 11 165 1
Dates for your Diaries
League competitions resume next Monday, February 16th with Castletown hosting near neighbours Port St Mary, at the Stadium, IoMSC Sandsiders entertain IoMSC Douglas at Sinclair and Kirk Michael welcome Laxey.
Wednesday February 18th will be the final of the W S Cowin Trophy – please contact Mike Clague on claguecpm@hotmail.com for the venue and start time.
