Maybe it is something to do with the weather, but after a period of the odd 100 here and there in the league matches, this week 4 x 100’s were recorded in three matches, however the exception to the rule above has been Junior shooter Ashley Gardner, who posted his third 100 in four weeks on Monday evening, an outstanding achievement for anyone but even more so for a junior – terrific shooting Ashley – keep it up.
Port St Mary welcomed their near neighbours Castletown on Monday and once again the outstanding ‘Port team claimed all three Divisions in fine fashion. Leading for the home team was as mentioned, Ashley Gardner on a 100 with Eddie Maddrell a point in arrears, Ashley Gardner (Snr) tried hard on 98, to match his son and 97’s went to Derek Kermode and another junior, Callum Grant. Castletown posted an excellent result of 483 which on many occasions would be a winning score and was led by Richie Arthur and Robin McFee on 99 with Shirley Caley on 96, ‘Doc’ John Brewis on 95 and Lauren Cooper on 94.
Port St Mary v Castletown
Division 1
Ashley Gardner (J) 100 Richie Arthur 99
Eddie Maddrell 99 Robin McFee 99
Ashley Gardner 98 Shirley Caley (L) 96
Derek Kermode 97 John Brewis 95
Callum Grant (J) 97 Lauren Cooper (L) 94
491 483
Division 2
Kevan Kneale 97 Ian Arthur 94
Juan Clague 96 Steve Gardner 94
Gary Knight 96 Reg Caley 93
Jackie Gardner (JL) 96 Nigel Christian 93
Ean Brewis 95 Martin Moore 92
480 466
Division 3
Patrick Cubbon (J) 95 John-Paul Bridson 92
Isaac Heaton (J) 95 Andy Bell 91
Dave Bould 95 Henry Qualtrough 90
Ryan Forrest (J) 94 Duncan Watterson 87
Graham Brown 93 Phil Corrin 87
472 447
Laxey take all the points at home
Kirk Michael were the visiting side at the Glen Gardens range on Monday evening and with just three adults and three juniors making up their team, tried valiantly to make a match of it but unfortunately failed comprehensively to a strong Laxey side. I understand at least 3 of the visiting team were bed bound with flu. For the home team, John Wood led the way on 100 followed by Gemma Kermode on 98, Harry Creevy a point in arrears on 97 followed closely by Judy Kee and Garry Kneale both on 96. Tom Lord headed the visiting side on 99 with son David on 97, junior, Illiam Christian on 96, Tommy Ardis 92 and Mathew Wernham on 90.
Laxey v Kirk Michael
Division 1
John Wood 100 Tom Lord 99
Gemma Kermode (L) 98 David Lord 97
Harry Creevy 97 Illiam Christian (J) 96
Judy Kee (L) 96 Tommy Ardis 92
Garry Kneale 96 Mathew Wernham 90
487 474
Division 2
Suzanne Curphey (L) 95 James Rosengrove (J) 89
Bridget Kneale (L) 93 Andy Kelly (J) 89
Andrew Jessopp 92
Stephen Curphey 91
Peter Clague 90 00
461 178
Two 100’s at Sinclair
The two clubs based at St Johns had their match on Monday evening and IoMSC Douglas proved a little too strong for a rather weak IoMSC Sandsiders. Tracey Skelton and Nick Brown led the way for the Douglas side on 100 with Andy Potter just a point behind on 99. Dave Humphrey and Mike Clague made up the Division 1 team, both on 98 recording a terrific team score of 495 x 500, the highest score in the league this season so far. For Sandsiders, Andy Traynor continues to produce excellent results and this week claimed top slot on 98 with junior Matthew Roosen and Steve Callus both posting 97, Bill Jones on 95 and Tony Kneale completed the team with a 93.
IoMSC Douglas v IoMSC Sandsiders
Division 1
Tracey Skelton (L) 100 Andy Traynor 98
Nick Brown 100 Steve Callus 97
Andy Potter 99 Matthew Roosen (J) 97
Dave Humphrey 98 Bill Jones 95
Mike Clague 98 Tony Kneale 93
495 480
Division 2
Christian Eaton (J) 97 Conner Rowe (J) 92
Mark Osborn 96 Graham Wyatt 89
Sharon Drysdale (L) 96
Thomas Clague (J) 96
Sam Jones (J) 95 00
480 181
Division 3
Keith Lowney 92
Paul Perkins 90 00
182 00
LEAGUE POSITIONS as at February 16th.
Division 1
S W D L Agg Points
Port St Mary 14 12 2 0 6840 26
IoMSC Douglas 14 10 1 3 6827 21
Sulby 13 7 2 4 6315 16
Laxey 14 7 0 7 6790 14
Castletown 14 3 2 9 6731 8
IoMSC Sandsiders 14 4 0 10 6691 8
Kirk Michael 13 1 1 10 6174 3
Division 2
S W D L Agg Points
Port St Mary 14 14 0 0 6679 28
IoMSC Douglas 14 11 0 3 6602 22
Sulby 13 8 0 5 6141 16
Castletown 14 7 0 6 6495 14
Laxey 14 6 0 7 5339 12
IoMSC Sandsiders 14 1 0 12 4330 2
Kirk Michael 13 1 0 12 3831 2
Division 3
S W D L Agg Points
Port St Mary 14 14 0 0 6506 28
Sulby 13 10 0 2 4950 20
IoMSC Douglas 14 8 0 5 5383 16
Castletown 14 7 0 7 4044 14
Laxey 14 2 0 12 517 4
IoMSC Sandsiders 14 1 0 13 245 2
Kirk Michael 13 0 0 13 84 0
Dates for your Diaries
Next week’s Winter League matches on February 29th will see IoMSC Douglas welcome Sulby at Sinclair, St Johns and Castletown travel north to the Glen Gardens, Laxey,
The scheduled match between Port St Mary and Kirk Michael was reorganised and shot on February 8th, IoMSC Sandsiders have the week’s bye.
At a recent IoM Rifle Association meeting provisional dates were agreed for several Association competitions – the following are the venues and dates that have been suggested.
Junior Championship – Sinclair Range - 28th February
This was a new competition for 2015 and being so successful, the organiser, Tom Lord has once again provided the prizes for 2016. The competition consists of 30 shots outdoor and 30 shots indoor. Prizes from 1st to 4th are substantial and worthwhile so it would be good to see as many juniors as possible on Sunday 28th February at 11a.m there is NO CHARGE for entry and a free buffet for lunch.
101 Cup - Laxey Range - 3rd March
ND Hamilton Meikle - Sulby Range - 10th March
The Fozard - Sinclair Range - 13th March
Golden Jubilee - Port St Mary Range - 17th March
Lady of Mann - Castletown Range - 22nd March
Town v Country - Port St Mary Range - 31st March (averages needed and Captains to arrange teams)
Both the R T D Stott and the A J Osborn trophies will be run as postal competitions - John
Wood from Laxey Rifle Club will arrange. The above venue arrangements are provisional and
will need ratification from the clubs involved.
If any shooter is interested in the position of IoM Rifle Association Competition Secretary, please let the IoMRA Secretary know.
Isle of Man Rifle Association Dinner 2016.
This year’s IoMRA Annual Dinner will take place on Saturday 16th April, 2016 at The Claremont Hotel on Loch Promenade, Douglas. The Association would appreciate support from all clubs for each competition.
Finally, Easter Shooting Festival entry forms are now available and can be down loaded
from http://www.isleofmanshooting.com/easter/
This is a terrific chance to compete against top shooters from throughout the UK and yet
be competitive due to the classification system and also contains a junior class. Entries
for locals close on Saturday March 12th.
