IoMSC Douglas welcomed the revitalised Castletown team to Sinclair range on Monday evening but eleven points separated the Division 1 teams at the end of the match. An outstanding score from Henry Qualtrough for the visitors resulted in a 99, I believe this is a personal best for the Southerner and considering the card took approximately 2 minutes to shoot, Henry unlike others present, seemed somewhat unaffected by the score but had to wait 7 minutes until the remainder of the detail had finished. Martin Moore was 3 points further back on 96 with Richie Arthur on 95 and Shirley Caley and Robin McFee both on 94. Castletown claimed a win in Division 3. The home team’s Division 1 score of 489 x 500 was made up of Mike Clague on 99, junior Thomas Clague and Dave Humphrey on 98 and Tracey Skelton and Nick Brown on 97.
IoMSC Douglas v Castletown
Division 1
Mike Clague 99 Henry Qualtrough 99
Thomas Clague (J) 98 Martin Moore 96
Dave Humphrey 98 Richard Arthur 95
Tracey Skelton (L) 97 Shirley Caley (L) 94
Nick Brown 97 Robin McFee 94
489 478
Division 2
Mike Duncalf 96 Andy Bell 93
Andy Potter 95 Steve Gardner 93
Christian Eaton (J) 94 John-Paul Bridson 93
Charlotte Brunt (L) 92 Lauren Cooper (L) 92
Mark Osborn 91 Duncan Watterson 92
468 463
Division 3
Keith Lowney 91 Ian Arthur 92
Paul Perkins 91 Peter Shimmin 92
Sharron Drysdale (L) 89 John Brewis 91
Nigel Christian 91
00 Reg Caley 83
271 449
Port St Mary take wins in all three Divisions
IoMSC Sandsiders travelled South for their match with Port St Mary but the nine man team came away unsuccessful in all three Divisions. Leading the way for the Southern home team, were Kevan Kneale and juniors, Jackie Gardner and Ryan Forrest all hitting 97 with Derek Kermode and Gary Knight on 96 making up the Division 1 team’s score of 483 x 500. An excellent score of 477 secured Division 2 with both Ashley Gardner (Snr) and junior George Dalton-Brown both on 96 and 95’s being claimed by two juniors Ashley Gardner and Callum Grant and a ‘not so junior’ Eddie Maddrell ! For the visitors, Bill Jones topped the Division 1 list with Andy Traynor just a point behind.
I have been informed that IoMSC Sandsiders shooter Norman Ormrod has recently been taken ill whilst off the Island; I think I speak on behalf of everyone involved in shooting, when I wish him a speedy recovery and a quick return to the shooting scene.
Port St Mary v IoMSC Sandsiders
Division 1
Kevan Kneale 97 Bill Jones 98
Jackie Gardner (JL) 97 Andy Traynor 97
Ryan Forrest (J) 97 Steve Callus 94
Derek Kermode 96 Terry Green 93
Gary Knight 96 Tony Kneale 93
483 475
Division 2
Ashley Gardner 96 Matthew Roosen (J) 92
George Dalton-Brown (J) 96 James Jones 92
Ashley Gardner (J) 95 Conner Rowe (J) 90
Eddie Maddrell 95 Phil Kneen 88
Callum Grant (J) 95 00
477 362
Division 3
Ean Brewis 95
Juan Clague 93
Patrick Kerr (J) 92
Orry Kerr (J) 91
Isaac Heaton (J) 89 00
460 00
Sulby overwhelm a miniscule Laxey team at the Glen Gardens
Sadly, just six team members turned up for the home team at the Glen Gardens, for the Laxey v Sulby match and although they tried to match the visitors, Laxey had few scores to choose from for the Division 1 challenge. John Wood led the way on 98 with Suzanne Curphey a point in arrears. For the visitors, Peter Webb recorded top Sulby shot for the second week in succession (unfortunately not repeating last week’s full house), on 98 with four team mates all hitting 97 Peter Faragher, Mark Boyde, Teddy Sayle and Orry Teare.
Laxey v Sulby
Division 1
John Wood 98 Peter Webb 98
Suzanne Curphey (L) 97 Peter Faragher 97
Harry Creevy 96 Mark Boyde 97
Stephen Curphey 95 Teddy Sayle 97
Bridget Kneale (L) 94 Orry Teare 97
480 486
Division 2
Peter Clague 89 Mark Cain 96
Will Quayle 96
Fergus Coulter (J) 95
Chris Clague 95
00 Jim Teare 93
89 475
Division 3
Jacob Duggan (J) 92
Phil Quayle 90
Don Ault 84
00 Rod Forshaw 83
00 349
It is sad to see three Isle of Man Rifle Association teams - Kirk Michael, IoMSC Sandsiders and Laxey all apparently struggling for members and if anyone local to these clubs have been shooters in the past, or are interested in trying the sport of Target Rifle Shooting, please do not hesitate to contact one of the club officials who can be found on the website http://iomra.net contacts page, equipment will be available and you would be made very welcome by those involved.
LEAGUE POSITIONS as at November 23rd
Division 1
S W D L Agg Points
Port St Mary 7 5 2 0 3412 12
IoMSC Douglas 7 5 1 1 3419 11
Sulby 7 4 1 2 3398 9
Laxey 7 4 0 3 3395 8
IoMSC Sandsiders 7 2 0 5 3345 4
Castletown 7 1 1 5 3359 3
Kirk Michael 6 0 1 5 2828 1
Division 2
S W D L Agg Points
Port St Mary 7 7 0 0 3328 14
IoMSC Douglas 7 6 0 1 3300 12
Sulby 7 4 0 3 3307 8
Castletown 7 3 0 4 3229 6
Laxey 7 3 0 4 2668 6
IoMSC Sandsiders 7 1 0 6 2358 2
Kirk Michael 6 0 0 6 1740 0
Division 3
S W D L Agg Points
Port St Mary 7 7 0 0 3237 14
Sulby 7 7 0 0 3033 14
Castletown 7 4 0 3 1831 8
IoMSC Douglas 7 4 0 3 1696 8
Laxey 7 2 0 5 517 4
IoMSC Sandsiders 7 1 0 6 245 2
Kirk Michael 6 0 0 6 84 0
Dates for your diaries
Next week December 14th, the Isle of Man Rifle Association Winter Leagues programme is as follows, Laxey welcome IoMSC Sandsiders to The Glen Gardens range, Port St Mary entertain Sulby, IoMSC Douglas welcome Kirk Michael and Castletown this week, collect the bye against Cossacks
