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Manx Telecom Indoor Bowling Leagues - Week 6 (06 November)

By Nigel Thomas

 

Manx Telecom Premier Division

Defending champions and current leaders Generations got off to a great start against the Crosby Old Boys, taking the Triples and Doubles in fine style, before U25 Champion Bob Clark showed dished out a comprehensive 13/6 Singles win against Generations Captain Nigel Thomas. The Maxums faced a tough game against Mann Utd and Utd won the Triples comfortably 9/3, before rallying to win both the Doubles and the Singles with Phill Smith defeating Utd’s Ian McDougall 10/4 to collect 4 points in the game. Bravehearts fast becoming the seasons surprise package won comprehensively against Onchan Royals, with Stephen McIntyre securing all 6 points with a 10/6 win against Royals Mike Hargraves. The Spinners Bill Long, Eric Stanley & Tony Epifani faced a daunting task against JEM and no amount of luck helped the Spinners pick up any points, with JEM’s John Alderson rounding off the clean sweep with a close 10/9 win against Tony Epifani.

 

Manx Telecom Tuesday Morning League

The Hillbillies were completely awesome in their against the Liverbirds, securing all 6 points very comfortably with K Bridson closing the Singles out 13/7 against Mary Crummy. The Maxums gained a clean sweep Once Again, with Phill Smith wrapping the game up in the Singles with a 14/7 win against Once Again’s John Wilcock. Mann Utd continued their push for the title with a fine maximum points win over the Flat Hatters, with Ian McDougall beating Pauline Kelly 12/10 in a closely fought Singles match. The experienced Falcons got off to a poor start against the Cushags before coming back strongly to take the Doubles and the Singles with Bill Jones finishing the match nicely with a 11/7 Singles win against Joyce Johnson. Castletown Crofters got off to a good start taking the Triples against Ellan Vannin, before then losing the Doubles and Singles, with Muriel Cain taking the Singles for Vannin 13/9 against Ron Williams.

 

Manx Telecom Premier Pairs League

Leaders JEM came unstuck against the Maxums with John and Mary Alderson drawing the 1st set against Wyn and Archie Collister, before getting in to the stride to take the 2nd set 12/2 and the match. Mann Utd’s Maureen Payne and Rita Callan had a comfortably two sets win against the Young Guns Tony and Ben Dugdale. The Bravehearts faced a tough match against last season’s runners up the Generations, however it turned out to be a one sided game, with Tom Keenan and Stephen McIntyre beating David and Nigel Thomas in two straight sets. The Crosby Old Boys Peter Oates and Aaron Clarke shared the two sets with Mike Hargraves and Pauline Kelly’s Onchan Royals, before winning the match on a tie break. In the final match the Spinners Eric Stanley and Tony Epifani found John Callan and Roger Payne for Mann Utd II in fine form, succumbing two sets to nil.

 

Manx Telecom First Division League

The Terriers found their form against the Castletown Crofters and took maximum points in a one sided game, with Paul Bailey finishing the game off with a 15/6 win in the Singles against George Peach. The Sidings found it hard going against Ellan Vannin, losing 4 points, however W Corkill and Rads Quayle ensured 2 points for the Sidings with a 7/5 win against Artie Kewley and Joyce Ogden. Once Again apart from the Doubles, which they won 14/4 found the Port Jacks in outstanding form, with Joan Storry in mesmerizing form beating Alan Looney 20/4 in the Singles. The Birdies were again in search of maximum points and found the Grumpy Old Men all to willing to comply, Muriel Cain continued her impressive Singles form, rounding off the Singles 19/1 against Stewart Stevenson. 

 

Manx Telecom First Division Pairs League

Unbiased found it tough going against the Kestrels, who won both sets comfortably. Once Again’s Alan Looney and John Wilcock shared the first two sets with the Grumpy Old Men, before securing the match on a tie break against Pam Hooper and Leslie Keenan. The Birdies Pat Kelly and Muriel Cain were again in fine form, beating Pat and Arnie Withers two sets to nil. The two Castletown Crofters teams faced each other this week and after sharing the opening two sets Jim Young and Ron Williams secured the victory for the CC first team 2/1 in a tie break.

 

Manx Telecom Indoor Bowling Leagues - Report 5 (29 November)

By Nigel Thomas

 

Manx Telecom Premier Division

Leaders the Generations surprisingly lost their opening encounter against the Maxums with young Ben Dugdale suffering an arm injury midway through the game. Archie & Wyn Collister, playing alongside Phill Smith fully capitalised to win the Triples 9/4. The Generations fought back strongly with David Thomas ensuring his team picked up 4 points with a convincing 18/2 win in the Singles against Phill Smith. Mann Utd after a great start in the Triples which they took 8/7 against Bravehearts then lost their way losing the Doubles heavily with Stephen McIntyre closing out a close Singles match 10/8 against Ian McDougall to ensure the Bravehearts earned a solid 4 points. Crosby Old Boys were up against the Spinners and after losing the Triples 5/4 to Spinners Bill Long, Eric Stanley & Tony Epifani they then dominated the match and secured 4 points with Steve Bridson closing the match out with his 14/7 win over Bill Long. In the final game Onchan Royals took 4 points in their game against the Kestrels with Ken Edwards and Jim Sansom taking the Doubles 10/3 against Pauline Kelly and Jean Harrison to at least earn 2 points.

 

Manx Telecom Tuesday Morning League

The Hillbillies were completely demanding in their game against the Flat Hatters, securing all 6 points very comfortably with Peter Farger closing the Singles out 11/3 against Pauline Kelly. Inform Maxums came unstuck against a strong Mann Utd line-up with Ian McDougall taking the Singles and the final 2 points with his 14/7 win over Phill Smith. The more experienced Falcons got off to a good start against Once Again, however OA roared back to clinch the Doubles and Singles, with John Wilcock beating Bill Jones 11/3. Onchan Royals impressed again and took maximum points against the Castletown Crofters with Mike Hargraves racking up an impressive 26/4 victory against the unfortunate George Peach. In the final game of the morning the Cushags shared the points with Ellan Vannin with the Vannin’s Muriel Cain securing 3 points for her team with a 21/3 Singles win over the Cushaqs Bob Callister.

 

Manx Telecom Premier Pairs League

Leaders JEM faced the tough prospect of playing Mann Utd and although the first set was tight, Maureen Payne and Rita Callan hung on to take it 8/5, not surprisingly JEM roared back in typical fashion with John and Edward Alderson winning the second set 10/2, before Maureen & Rita took the secured the match with a 2/1 tie break win. Port Jacks found it tough against the Young Guns, with Tony and Ben Dugdale taking both sets comfortably. Mann Utd II had a great win over the strong Bravehearts with Roger Payne and John Callan losing the first set, but coming through strongly to take the second set and the tie break. The Spinners after a good start against Onchan Royals unluckily lost the second set to leave a nail biting tie break, however Eric Stanley and Tony Epifani got their form back winning the match for the Spinners.

 

Manx Telecom First Division League

The Terriers struggled all night against the Sidings and lost all 6 points on offer, with Marc Quinn winning a close Singles 14/12 against Ken Bridson. Once Again found the Birdies in predatory mood with Muriel Cain wrapping the 6 points up with a 17/5 win in the Singles against Matt Quayle. The Port Jacks again looked very strong winning all 3 ties against the Grumpy Old Men. In the final game of the evening Ellan Vannin found their form and took maximum points from the Castletown Crofters with Phil Taubman coming closest in the Singles going down 13/8 against the impressive Artie Kewley.

 

Manx Telecom First Division Pairs League

Unbiased came up against the experienced Pat & Arnie Withers and never really got going and went down two sets to none. The Sidings beat Sue Caley and Lynne Mansley two sets to none. The Terriers completely dominated their encounter with the Cushags winning both sets easily. In the final game Ray Osbourne & Ken Edwards of the Kestrels won a close encounter against Once Again’s Alan Looney and John Wilcock.

 

Manx Telecom Indoor Bowling Leagues - Report 4 (22 November)

By Nigel Thomas

 

Manx Telecom Premier Division

Generations faced a tough match against Mann Utd and will have been pleased to take 4 points, with Maureen Payne & Rita Callan securing 2 points for Utd, with a nervy 8/4 win against Tony Dugdale and Nigel Thomas. Second placed JEM were up against third placed Bravehearts, who demonstrated how close the league is this year by taking 4 points off JEM, with John Alderson continuing his fine Singles form to beat Stephen McIntyre 15/9. Crosby Old Boys Bob Clark fresh from the U25 WIBC Championships kept up his Singles form against the Kestrels Ken Edwards winning 13/7 to take 4 points in the match. In the final game Onchan Royals shared 3 points a piece with the Maxums, with Mike Hargraves for the Royals drawing 8/8 against Phill Smith.

 

Manx Telecom Tuesday Morning League

The Hillbillies came unstuck against an inform Maxums losing all 6 points, never really getting into the game. The Falcons shared the Triples against Mann Utd before Bill Jones and Jim Sansom took the Doubles against John Callan & Maureen Payne, however Rita Callan was unstoppable in the Singles beating Tom Keenan 12/3 to ensure both teams took 3 points. The Liverbirds struggled early on against the Flat Hatters losing both the Triples & Doubles before Mary Crummy beat Patsy Rush 15/3 to at least earn 2 points. Leaders Onchan Royals impressed again against the Cushags taking all 6 points with Singles expert Mike Hargraves winning 25/3 against Harry Shaw. Once Again did well against Ellan Vannin, after a drawn Triples it was all one way with Matt Quayle wrapping it up for the OA with a 18/4 win in the Singles.

 

Manx Telecom Premier Pairs League

Leaders JEM were expressive against Port Jacks taking maximum points, although John & Edward Alderson faced a sterner test against Joan Storry & Mary Crummy in the 2nd set. The Generations again struggled and look a pale shadow of their normal selves as Man Utd pair Maureen Payne & Rita Callan took maximum points off Nigel and David Thomas. Mann Utd II never got going against the Maxums Wyn & Archie Callister losing both sets and all the points. The Spinners, so long the unluckiest pair in the division dished out a strong performance against Crosby Old Boys II, with Eric Stanley and Bill Long never looking in any danger. In the final game the Bravehearts looked very strong in their encounter with Onchan Royals winning both sets comfortably.

 

Manx Telecom First Division League

The Terriers got off to a poor start against Once Again, losing the Triples, but came back strongly to secure the Doubles and Singles, with Mike Thomas beating Matt Quayle 12/5. The Port Jacks looked very strong winning all 3 ties against Ellan Vannin, with Mary Crummy taking the Singles 17/4 against Artie Kewley. The Grumpy Old Men after last weeks great performance continued were they left off and took 5 points from the Castletown Crofters, with the Crofters Sue Peach, Josie Harding and Jim Young earning a 5/5 draw in the Triples. The Sidings were up against the Birdies and after a slow start, in which they lost the Triples it was the Birdies who came through stronger to take the Doubles and Singles, with Muriel Cain looking in good form winning the Singles 12/6 against D Quayle.

 

Manx Telecom First Division Pairs League

Unbiased struggled against the Sidings losing both sets. The Terriers drew the first & second sets against the Birdies before Sue Caley & Muriel Cain for the Birdies took the tie break 2/1 against Paul Bailey & Ken Bridson. Castletown Crofters after a good start against Crosby Old Boys struggled in the later half of the game to lose the 2nd set and the tie break. Castletown Crofters I narrowly won the first set 8/7 against the Kestrels and just hung on in the second set to avoid the tie break and secure maximum points. Once Again did well taking 2.5 points from the Crosby Old Boys in a tight encounter, after the first set was drawn, Pat and Arny Withers struggled in the second set, going down 12/4 against Alan Looney & Matt Quayle. In the final game the Grumpy Old Men shared the first & second set with Castletown Crofters II before Pam Hooper and Lesley Keenan took the match 2/1 for GOM in the tie break.

 

IOMIBA 2009 Championships

The draw for the Triples, Pairs, Men’s & Ladies Singles took place at the NSC on Friday 20 November, with some interesting encounters being drawn. The Championships will commence on the 7 December and take place throughout the month, before culminating in Finals weekend on the 9/10 January at the NSC. The draw for the Championships and up to date League tables can be viewed on the indoor results page on manx-bowls.

 

Men's Singles draw - Click Here, Ladies Singles draw - Click Here, Doubles draw - Click Here, Triples draw - Click Here

 

2011 Inter Island Indoor Bowls Games - NSC

The date for the 2011 Inter Island Indoor Bowling Games has been set for the 2-7 October 2011. The IOMIBA would like to seek volunteers from the association to take an active role in the organisation of the games and therefore a sheet asking for volunteers has been posted on the IOMIBA Notice Board. The IOMIBA committee will approve the creation of a 2011 Inter Island Indoor Bowling Games Sub-Committee at the next meeting in January, after which a games newsletter will be distributed to all participating islands.

Manx Telecom Indoor Bowling Leagues - Report 3 (14 November)

Manx Telecom Premier Division

Early pace setters Generations kept up their fine form with a 6 v 0 defeat of the Kestrels, with Tony Dugdale and Captain Nigel Thomas dishing out a 13 v 2 win over the Kestrels Alistair Irving & Ray Osborne. Third placed Bravehearts failed to keep the pressure on the leaders losing 4 points to the Crosby Old Boys, with Bob Clark just piping Tom Keenan 11 v 10 in the Singles. Second placed JEM kept up the pressure on the Generations with a class performance over the dangerous Mann Utd, taking al 6 points on offer, with John Alderson hanging on to defeat Ian McDougall 10 v 8 in the singles. In the final game the Spinners took 5 points off the Maxim’s with Tony Epifani just beating Phill Smith 16 v 15 in the Singles.

 

Manx Telecom Tuesday Morning League

The Hillbillies had a fast start against the Falcons, taking both the Triples & the Doubles, before Tom Keenan saved face for the Falcons with a 13 v 9 win in the Singles. The Liverbirds struggled from start to finish against the Maxums and gave away all 6 points. Onchan Royals impressed again against Once Again, although Matt Quayle put up fierce resistance against the on form Mike Hargraves finally succumbing 10 v 7. The Cushags found the Castletown Crofters in a winning mood and it was only Flo Cain who secured a draw in the Singles 10 v 10 against Phil Taubman that avoided the whitewash. In the final game Mann Utd defeated Ellan Vannin 4 v 2, with M Cain & A Kewley taking the Doubles for Vannin 9 v 5.

 

Manx Telecom Premier Pairs League

Leaders JEM failed to take maximum points off the Young Guns; however the 2.5 points will have done their league ambitions no harm. The Generations looked like a pale shade of their normal selves as Joan Storry and Mary Crummy dished out a 2 sets to 0 victory. Mann Utd II got off to a good start against Premier League team mates Rita Callan and Maureen Payne; however the girls showed their class to take the second set and the tie break to earn 2 points.

 

Manx Telecom First Division League

The Terriers got off to a great start winning both Triples & Doubles against the Port Jacks; however Joan Storry ensured some points for the Jacks with a 12 v 9 against Paul Bailey. Ellan Vannin took 4 points off Once Again, with A Kewley beating the Vannin’s Matt Quayle 14 v 4 to add to the teams 9 v 1 Triples win. The Grumpy Old Men cheered themselves up with a 6 v 0 beating of the Sidings, with all 4 players performing well, especially Lesley Keenan & Paul Dougherty who dished out a 13 v 3 Doubles defeat against Will Corkill & Marc Quinn.

 

Manx Telecom First Division Pairs League

Unbiased got off to a good start against the Terriers, taking the 1st set 7 v 5, however Ken Bridson and Mike Thomas got into gear taking the 2nd set and the tie break to earn 2 points. Castletown Crofters after a good start against Crosby Old Boys struggled in the later half of the game to lose the 2nd set and the tie break. Castletown Crofters II after losing the 1st set against the Kestrels came back strong to earn a draw in the 2nd set and half a point. The Birdies were in fine form against the Cushags taking all 3 points on offer in a one sided game. The final game saw Once Again earn a draw in the 1st set against the Sidings, however the Sidings came out the stronger in the 2nd set taking it 7 v 4 to earn 2.5 points in the match.

 

Manx Telecom Indoor Bowling Leagues - Report 2 (7 November)

By Nigel Thomas

 

Manx Telecom Premier Division

Onchan Royals 4 v 2 Crosby Old Boys; Spinners 4 v Bravehearts 2; Generations 4 v 2 JEM

 

Manx Telecom Tuesday Morning League

Castletown Crofters 6 v 0 Once Again; Falcons 6 v 0 Liverbirds; Onchan Royals 4 v 2 Mann Utd; Ellan Vannin 2 v 4 Hillbillies

 

Manx Telecom Premier Pairs League

Mann Utd 0 v 3 Onchan Royals; Maxim’s 0 v 3 Crosby Old Boys II; Young Guns 0 v 3 Generations; Bravehearts 1 v 2 Spinners; Port Jacks 3 v 0 Mann Utd II

  

Manx Telecom First Division League

Grumpy Old Men 6 v 0 Once Again; Birdies 2 v 4 Port Jack’s

 

Manx Telecom First Division Pairs League

Crosby Old Boys II 2.5 v 0.5 Castletown Crofters II; Cushags 0.5 v 2.5; Kestrels 3 v 0 Grumpy Old Men; Once Again 0 v 3 Terriers; Sidings 0 v 3 Castletown Crofters 

 

Manx Telecom Indoor Bowling Leagues - Report 1 (1 November)

By Nigel Thomas

  

Manx Telecom Premier Division

Last seasons champions Generations kicked the season off in fine style taking maximum points against the tricky Spinners. Mann Utd faced newly promoted Crosby Old Boys and after sharing the points in the triples and doubles up stepped U25 Champion Bob Clarke in the singles against Iain McDougall and after an edgy game, young Bob prevailed winning 11 v 8, giving him a timely boost before his visit to the WIBC U25 World Championships in Portsmouth. Fancied JEM were up against Onchan Royals and with the exception of the singles which John Alderson won for JEM 15 v 9, it was plain sailing for JEM. The final game saw newly promoted Bravehearts against the Kestrels and after sharing the points in the triples and doubles Tom Keenan ensured the Bravehearts got off to a great start with a 13 v 5 singles win against Jimmy Sansom.

 

Manx Telecom Tuesday Morning League

Mann Utd kicked off the season against Castletown Crofters, winning the triples and doubles, before George Peach beat Ian McDougall 14 v 2. Onchan Royals strolled through their first game against the Hillbillies, with Mike Hargraves taking the singles against Bill Long 17 v 3. The Liverbirds got off to a great start, taking maximum points against Ellan Vannin. Once Again after losing the triples against Cushags came back strongly to win the doubles and singles. The final game of the morning saw the Flat Hatters against the Falcons and after sharing the points in the triples and doubles, Tom Keenan for the Falcon’s won a tight singles 11 v 10 against Pauline Kelly.

 

Manx Telecom Premier Pairs League

Defending champions JEM kicked off their campaign against last seasons runners up Generations and it was the Thomas’s who came flying out of the blocks to take the 1st set 13 v 4, however John and Edward found their form and won the 2nd set 13 v 4, to final succumb 2 v 0 to Generations in the tie break. Mann Utd II faced the Young Guns and after losing the 1st set 12 v 2, Utd’s Roger Payne and John Callan won the 2nd set 11 v 4, continuing their form to take the game 2 v 1 in the tie break. Newly promoted Crosby Old Boys face Mann Utd one of the pre-season favourites, however Andy Clarke and Steve Bridson hadn’t read the script and took the 1st set off Maureen Payne and Rita Callan. The girls fought back, taking the 2nd set and the tie break to take the game. The spinners were up against the Maxums, with Mike Thomas partnering MHK David Quirk and it was the Maxums who took the tight first set 6 v 5, Eric and Tony fought back taking the 2nd set 10 v 8, before winning the tie break 2 v 1 and the match. The final game also went to a tie break, with Pete Coward and Mike Hargraves taking the game 2 v 1 in the tie break.

 

Manx Telecom First Division League

Castletown Crofters took 4 points in their game against Port Jacks, with Joan Storry winning the singles for the Jack’s 9 v 2 against Ron Williams. The Grumpy Old Men faced the Terriers and after sharing the points in the triples and doubles up stepped Mike Thomas to take the singles 15 v 7 against GOM’s Harry Shaw. Ellan Vannin got off to a great start against the Birdies, taking the triples and doubles, before Muriel Cain saved face with a comprehensive 13 v 4 win against Artie Kewley. The Sidings took the triples and doubles against Once Again, with Again’s M Quayle narrowly beating Rads Quayle 9 v 6.

 

Manx Telecom First Division Pairs League

Crosby Old Boys after going down 10 v 1 in the 1st set game back strongly against GOM, eventually winning the match 2 v1 in the tie break. Unbiased got off to a nervy start against the experienced Birdies, losing the 1st set 12 v 2, but fought back to draw the 2nd set and earn ½ a point. Once Again shared the 1st and 2nd sets with the Cushags, before losing the tie break 2 v 0. Castletown Crofters I in a tight match against the Terriers lost the match 2 v 1 in the tie break. The final game matched Castletown Crofters against the Sidings and it was the Sidings Will Corkhill and Rad Quayle who took the match two sets to none.

 

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Tuesday Morning: http://www.iomindoorbowling.org/tuesfix.html

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First Pairs: http://www.iomindoorbowling.org/firstpairsfix.html

 

 

Manx Telecom Indoor Bowling Leagues - week ending 22 March

by Nigel Thomas

 

Nobles Generations, Mann Utd, JEM and Crosby Old Boys all triumph in the final games of the Manx Telecom Indoor Bowling Leagues

 

Manx Telecom Premier Division

Nobles Generations, made up of father and Son pairs, Nigel & David Thomas and Tony & Ben Dugdale came through the challenge of picking up 6 points from the 12 available in their final two games to take the Manx Telecom Premier Division League Title. In a closely fought game on Tuesday evening the Generations came through a difficult tie against 4th placed JEM to pick up 4 points, leaving them needing 2 points in their final game against 3rd placed Mann Utd to take the title and the line-up of Nigel, David & Ben came through an emphatic style to win the Triples 15 v 0 against Roger Payne, John Callan & Iain McDougall. They rounded off the night with a win in the Doubles and a draw in the Singles between Tony and Iain. Runners up in the Division were Crosby Colts, with third place going to Mann Utd.

 

Manx Telecom Tuesday Morning League

Despite being a point behind Onchan Royals coming into Tuesday’s final game Mann Utd overturned the odds to take the Tuesday Morning League. Iain McDougal, Roger Payne and John Callan got them off to a strong start, taking the Triples 9 v 3 against the Hillbillies A Lynch, Pete Faragher and Eric Stanley. Rita Callan & Maureen Payne continued the momentum taking the Doubles 9 v 3 against Eric Stanley and A Lynch, with McDougall finishing the whitewash with a 17 v 5 Singles win against Pete Faragher. In the mornings other crucial tie, the Onchan Royals only picked up 3 points in their tie against the Liverbirds, with Ken Williams, Mary Crummy and David Beard inflicting the damage on the Royals, who ended up a Single point behind Utd.

 

Manx Telecom Premier Pairs League

The Alderson family, better known as JEM made no mistake picking up the ½ a point they needed against the Kestrels, although the first set was a hard fought affair, John, Edward and Mary came through to win 5 v 3 and take the title. Alasdair Irving & Ken Edwards continued to take the game to JEM picking up ½ a point with a draw. Runners up, 2 points behind JEM were Crosby Colts who took maximum points from their game with the Maxums, with Nobles Generations finishing third after the maximum points win over the Spinners.

 

Manx Telecom First Division League

The outcome of the First Division was simple; Crosby Old Boys had to pick up 3 points from their match against the Grumpy Old Men, to overtake the Bravehearts who had completed all their games with a total of 73 points. Arnie Withers, Steve Bridson & Bob Clark got the Old Boys off to the perfect start taking the Triples 10 v 1 against Paul Dougherty, Harry Shaw & Colin Ring, however a 9 v 6 loss in the Doubles by Withers and Clark against Dougherty & Shaw, left the teams fate on young Bob Clark’s shoulders, however he’s already demonstrated that he thrives under pressure by defeating two former U25 Champions in winning the 2009 U25 Championship and he came through his Singles encounter against Dougherty in flying colours to take the 2 points needed to guarantee the League for the Old Boys

 

Presidents Singles League

The final stages of the newly devised Singles league takes place this week, with Tony Dugdale, Iain McDougall, Mickey Cain and Tony Epifani through to the final 4 stage. Defeated last week at the quarter final stage, were Nigel & David Thomas, Andy Munro and Mary Crummy.

 

Isle of Wight Inter Island Bowls & Squash Games 2009

The build up to the Inter Island Bowls & Squash Games will kick off next week with a fours format training session, before the final team selections are made in the next few weeks.

 

The IOMIBA AGM will take place on April 4 at the NSC, members are reminded that attendance is encouraged.

  

By Nigel Thomas, IOMIBA Press Secretary.

info@manx-bowls.com

 

Manx Telecom Indoor Bowling Leagues - week ending 15 March

by Nigel Thomas

 

Manx Telecom Premier Division

League leaders Crosby Colts faced the Birdies in their last game of the season and they made no mistakes notching up a maximum 6 points win in emphatic style, taking their points tally to the season to 67 and setting a target for Mann Utd and Nobles Generations to chase. Mann Utd faced a difficult penultimate match against 4th placed JEM and that’s how it turned out with JEM winning the Triples and Singles to inflict serious damage on Utd’s Championship aspirations and even if they take maximum points from their final game with Nobles Generations next week, they will only be able to amass 66 points, one point behind the Colts. Nobles Generations faced a slightly easier match against Onchan Royals and they quickly dispatched the Royals in the Triples and Doubles, before Royals Mike Hargraves gave David Thomas a scare in the Singles before eventually losing 9 v 7, to leave the Generations on 62 points with 2 games left and needing 6 points from the 12 on offer to take the title, however the 2 games couldn’t be harder as they are up against JEM and Mann Utd. In the final game of the evening the Kestrels in need of points to avoid relation to the first division were up against the Spinners and with the exception of the Triples which the Kestrels won, the game went to form with the Spinners winning the Doubles and Singles. To avoid relation the Kestrels need to take maximum points from their last game against their closest rivals the Onchan Royals.

 

Manx Telecom Tuesday Morning League

With only Mann Utd and Onchan Royals left in the chase for the title and just a point in it at the top, it’s a case of who would make the first mistake and both teams got off to a bright start, winning Triples & Doubles, however Mike Hargraves for the Royals lost his Singles against the Maxums Phill Smith 11 v 7, however his disappointment was short-lived as Iain McDougall for Utd also lost his Singles against the Celtic Fringe’s Tom Keenan 11 v 6. In the other games Ellan Vannin lost 1 v 5 to the Castletown Crofters, the Cushags beat the Flat Hatters 4 v 2 and finally the Hillbillies beat the Liverbirds 4 v 2. Both Utd and the Royals face difficult top 4 opponents in their final matches next week, so the league could go all the way to the final Singles matches.

 

Manx Telecom Premier Pairs League

Nobles Generations faced the Crosby Colts in a re-arranged game and it was the Generations who got off to the better start taking the first set 7 v 3, the second set looked to be going a similar way until the Colts found a second gear and overturned a 5 v 1 deficit to run out 8 v 5 winners, continuing their form to take the match on the tie break. In this week’s games leaders JEM stumbled against the dangerous Maxums, losing the first set 10 v 5, and only drawing the second set 7 v 7. Crosby looking to make up ground on JEM faced the Spinners and got off to a good start taking the opening set 8 v 7, the Spinners fought back taking the second set 7 v 4, before Crosby ran out winners in the tie break. Third placed Nobles Generations overcame Onchan Royals to take maximum points. The Young Guns after a poor start in which they lost the opening set 11 v 5 against the Flat Hatters finally got going and took the second set 7 v 3, hanging on to take the match on a tie break. In the final game of the evening Mann Utd surprisingly lost their game against the Kestrels 2 v 1 on the tie break. In the final games Crosby Colts have a mountain to climb, especially as leaders JEM only need a point from their match against second from bottom Kestrels, with the Colts up against the Maxums

 

Manx Telecom First Division League

With just a couple of games left the title is between the Bravehearts and the Crosby Old Boys. The Old Boys were up against Castletown Crofters and on the face of it this looked a tricky game, however the Old Boys won the Triples and Doubles comfortably, setting up young Aaron Clark to finish the game off, however George Peach had other ideas and took young Aaron all the way only succumbing 12 v 11. The Bravehearts were up against the Celtic Fringe and although the Triples and Doubles were tight the Bravehearts ran out winners and took maximum points. The Port Jacks faced the Grumpy Old Men and after a good start in the Triples for the Jack’s the game went against them, with the GOM taking the Doubles and Singles. In the final game the Terriers had it all their own way taking maximum points from the Cushags. Next week’s final game sees the Old Boys up against the Grumpy Old Men and if they take 5 points out of 6 they will take the title, as the Bravehearts have a bye having already played their final game.

   

By Nigel Thomas, IOMIBA Press Secretary.

info@manx-bowls.com

 

Manx Telecom Indoor Bowling Leagues - week ending 08 March

by Nigel Thomas

 

Manx Telecom Premier Division

Third placed Nobles Generations faced a crunch game against fourth placed JEM with both teams needing maximum points to chase leaders Crosby Colts and after close Triples and Doubles the Generations wrapped up the maximum 6 points when Tony Dugdale ran out a comfortable Singles winner 18 v 8 against John Alderson to ensure Generations remain in the race for the title. Leaders Crosby Colts suffered a shock in their match with the Maxums when dropping a valuable point with their 6 v 6 draw in the Triples. Colts Ken Williamson and Phil Kelly gathered themselves and ran out comfortable Doubles winners, with Mickey Cain ensuring the Colts minimised the impact of the earlier draw. The bottom two sides, Kestrels and the Birdies faced each other with the Birdies winning the Triples and Singles, with Alistair Irving and Ken Edwards winning the Doubles for the Kestrels.

 

Manx Telecom Tuesday Morning League

The Hillbillies surprisingly took 4 points off leaders Onchan Royals, winning the Doubles and Singles. Second placed Mann Utd also 2 dropped points to the Liverbirds with the Liverbirds Ken Williams winning the Singles 14 v 9 against Iain McDougal. The Maxums took maximum points from their game with the Flat Hatters. Meanwhile the Cushags picked up 2 points against the Castletown Crofters with Joyce Johnson winning the Singles 19 v 5 against Ron Williams. In the final game Ellan Vannin took 2 points off the Celtic Fringe with Atrie Kewley beating Tom Keenan 12 v 8 in the Singles.

 

Manx Telecom Premier Pairs League

Onchan Royals took maximum points from the Flat Hatters, who were only able to field a team in the Doubles. Leaders JEM faced a tough game against Mann Utd, however they made light of it taking all the points with Edward and John Alderson in fine form. The Spinners were up against the Maxums and the match went to a tine break with the Spinners hanging on for a 2 v 1 win. In the final game the Kestrels faced the Young Guns and although both sets were tight Tony & Ben Dugdale for the Guns won both. 

 

Manx Telecom Indoor Bowling Leagues - week ending 22 February

by Nigel Thomas

 

Manx Telecom Premier Pairs Division

With only a few weeks remaining its getting tighter at the top, with anyone of Crosby Colts, Mann Utd, Nobles Generations or JEM still having a chance of winning the title, especially as some of the top 4 teams have to play each other.

 

Team

Played

Won

Draw

Lost

Diff

Points

Mann Utd

13

27

2

10

137

56

Crosby Colts

13

26

0

13

152

52

Nobles Generations

11

22

0

11

61

44

J.E.M

11

21

0

12

80

42

Maxums

13

18

2

19

6

38

Onchan Royals

13

15

2

22

-80

32

Spinners

12

14

3

19

-16

31

Kestrels

12

12

1

23

-98

25

Birdies

12

5

0

31

-242

10

 

Manx Telecom Tuesday Morning League

The morning league is between Onchan Royals, Mann Utd and the Liverbirds and again its wide open with the league leaders having still to play the Liverbirds and Mann Utd also up against the Liverbirds.

 

Team

Played

Won

Draw

Lost

Diff

Points

Onchan Royals

14

30

0

12

173

60

Mann Utd

14

28

1

13

100

57

Liverbirds

14

26

2

14

128

54

Maxums

14

23

2

17

47

48

Flat Hatters

14

23

0

19

55

46

Hillbillies

14

21

0

21

28

42

Castletown Crofters

14

18

0

24

-70

36

Ellan Vannin

14

14

1

27

-123

29

Celtic Fringe

14

12

2

28

-136

26

Cushags

14

11

0

31

-202

22

 

 

Manx Telecom Premier League

The Premier Pairs is really between JEM and Crosby Colts, especially as Nobles Generations slipped up against the Maxums.

 

IOMIBA PREMIER PAIRS DIVISION

Team

Played

For

A'st

Diff

Points

J.E.M

14

249

139

110

32.5

Crosby Colts

14

242

138

104

32

Nobles Generations

13

201

153

48

26

Spinners

14

198

185

13

24

Young Guns

14

176

178

-2

20.5

Maxums

14

185

193

-8

18

Mann Utd

13

172

184

-12

18

Onchan Royals

14

151

229

-78

13.5

Kestrels

14

156

225

-69

12.5

Flat Hatters

14

130

236

-106

10

 

 

Manx Telecom First Division

Its going to go to the wire in the First Division, especially as Crosby Old Boys who have the lead have the harder run in, including a tough game against third placed Port Jacks.

 

Team

Played

Won

Draw

Lost

Diff

Points

Crosby Old Boys

13

30

2

7

160

62

BraveHearts

13

29

0

10

179

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