Ayre Clay Target Club held two Manx Championships at Blue Point at the weekend.
Saturday afternoon saw the Glenn Catlin sponsored Pheasant Flush competition; a two person team event over 100 targets. Kevin Oates and Dave Kneale were the victors, scoring 89. Second were Paul Mihailovits and Nigel Moffatt on 81. Third, after a shoot off were the father and son team of Eddie and Steve Brew, scoring 72. They beat another father and son team of Marty and Jack Kneen.
Sunday’s shoot was the 100 target Down the Line Manx Championship, sponsored by JW Kneen and Son. Marty Kneen was the winner on 99/289. Neil Parsons was second with 98/285, one point clear of third placed Kevin Oates on 97/284.
This Sunday is the annual English Sporting Manx Championship, sponsored by JW Kneen and Son. Entries close at 10.15am. Setting up on Saturday will be from 1pm. Please try to help, if only for an hour.