League updates

There was no change at the top of the Copyshop Premier Pairs leaderboard following the first league match after the break. Despite Dragons suffering a loss to third-placed Lee Don, they retain a three-point advantage over second-placed Simple Minds. Minds strengthened their position by taking both sets against Douglas Old Boys. Elsewhere, Ayre Assassins recorded a win over Statler & Waldorf, while Green Machine shared one set but lost the second to Villa Boys.

Villans continue to lead the Tuesday Team League after taking maximum points from their morning fixture. Closest challengers KCS Sunshine Band and Ramsey Raiders each picked up two sets from their respective opponents. Early Birds remain in fourth place after a two-set win over Northern Lights, while Castletown Crofters claimed six points against The Wolves.

Castletown Crofters lead the Tuesday Pairs League by a single point after drawing their match with Atlas. CC & Me also shared the points in a draw with Yesterday’s News and remain second. Closing the gap on the top two are 1-in-4, who secured a win. TOU and GGs drew their encounter, as did Enigma and Misfits.

Another victory for Simple Minds extended their lead at the top of the Wednesday Evening Teams League. The battle for second place is now tight, with Crown Greeners on 38 points following a three-set win over Dragons, just one point ahead of Dumb, Dumber and Dumbest on 37.

Bowlistics continued their strong form in the Triples League, with a two-set win over Ever Hopefuls lifting them to the top of the table. Long-time leaders GGs slipped to second after drawing with Castletown Crofters, while a win for Optimist keeps them firmly in contention.

KT Sunshine Band extended their lead in the Friday Pairs League with a two-set win, while CC & Me were held to a draw by Bowling Divas. Top Dogs remain third, holding a narrow one-point advantage over Weather Girls.

In the First Division Singles, Gary Merill sits four points clear at the top. Second-placed Tony Lloyd-Davies was held to a draw by Brian Refearn. Anita Roberts clings on to third place, with Nicola Whiting and Colese Creer close behind. Paul Routledge improved his standing with a win over Paul Meakin.

Wayne Roberts continues to dominate the Premier Singles League, maintaining his lead with another Friday night victory. Stuart Garrett is in pursuit after defeating Adrian Slater, while Paula Garrett also kept pace with a win against John Kewley.

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After disruption caused by bad weather the previous week, the Premier Pairs League resumed to kick off Week 12 of the season. Going into the Christmas break, Dragons hold a three-point advantage at the top after taking both sets against Villans. Simple Minds and Lee Don recorded wins to remain firmly in second and third place respectively.

In the Copyshop Tuesday Team League, Villans have established a commanding lead at the summit. With an 11-point cushion, the chasing pack will need a strong second half of the season to close the gap. KCS Sunshine Band and Ramsey Raiders are the nearest challengers, both collecting four points to keep themselves in contention.

There is no clear leader in the Tuesday Evening Pairs as the league heads into the Christmas break. Castletown Crofters top the table after taking both sets against TOU. CC & Me sit just one point behind in second place following a drawn match with fourth-placed Atlas. 1-in-4 move up to third after taking two sets and four points.

At the top of the Wednesday Team League, Simple Minds enjoy a seven-point buffer. Dumb, Dumber & Dumbest move into second place after scoring six points, pushing Villans down to third.

The Triples League remains tightly contested, with GGs clinging to top spot by a single point after their win over Northern Lights. Bowlistics picked up three points against third-placed Optimist, closing the gap on the leaders.

In the Copyshop Friday Pairs League, KT Sunshine Band extended their lead after taking both sets against Weather Girls. They now sit four points clear of CC & Me, who also recorded a double set win against Maxums. Bowling Divas secured their second win of the season, while GGs and Crown Greeners shared the points.

The battle at the top of the First Division Singles continues. Gary Merrill remains in first place despite narrowly losing by one point to second-placed Tony Lloyd-Davies. Anita Roberts holds onto third, even after losing to Nicola Whiting, who sits just one point behind her in fourth.

In the Premier Singles League, Wayne Roberts leads the standings, with Stuart Garrett in second and Paula Garrett occupying third place.

Keep your calendar free in January as the Indoor Bowls Championships will be taking place.  More details to follow with dates and how to enter.

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It was another busy and closely fought week across the Copyshop leagues, with several divisions seeing changes at the top and margins tightening throughout the tables.

Dragon moved clear at the top of the Premier Pairs League after a strong two-set win over the Villa Boys. Ayre Assassins held Simple Minds to a draw—enough for Minds to retain second place. Lee Don came close to maximum points but were held level in the second set by Villans. Meanwhile, Statler & Waldorf shared the points with Green Machine, as did J & A and Douglas Old Boys in their encounter.

Villans continue to dominate the Tuesday Team League now seven points clear at the top after another maximum-points performance. Ramsey Raiders remain in second place thanks to victories in the triples and singles, though they missed out in the doubles. A much-needed win for KCS Sunshine Band lifts them into third position. Castletown Crofters took both the triples and singles but were edged out in the doubles by Early Birds. The Wolves also climb in the standings, narrowing the gap to the leaders following their latest win.

Only three points separate the top five teams in the First Division Pairs in what is proving to be one of the tightest contests of the season. Castletown Crofters remain at the summit on 21 points after drawing their match with 1-in-4. Sitting second, on chalk difference, are CC & Me following their two-set victory. TOU rise to third with 19 points after taking both sets against Pin Pals, while Atlas keeps the pressure on with another win, moving to 18 points.

There was no movement at the top, as Crown Greeners and Simple Minds both secured four points from their matches to remain first and second respectively. Villans jump into third after their win over Emerald Easers, and Saltire rise to fifth thanks to an important win that strengthens their mid-table position.

Optimists have surrendered top spot after losing a set and being held to a draw by GGs, who now lead the league. Bowlistics climb to second following their latest victory, while Gutter Gang and IBS also enjoyed wins to keep the middle of the table tightly contested.

Sunshine Band stay firmly in control at the top after taking both sets in their match, with CC & Me four points behind in second. The Weather Girls continue their steady climb, now up to third, and Top Dogs’ win over Crown Greeners moves them into fourth as the battle for the chasing positions intensifies.

In the First Division Singles, the competition could not be closer. Three players—Gary Meril, Nicola Whiting, and Anita Roberts—remain locked on the same points after all winning their matches this week. Only chalk difference separates them, with Meril in first, Whiting second, and Roberts third.

In the Premier Singles, Stuart Garrett maintains his lead at the top of the standings, with Paula Garrett holding second place as the season heads toward its decisive phase.

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It’s been an exciting few days across all divisions, with thrilling matches, close draws, and leadership shifts that promise an exciting season ahead. Here’s how things unfolded in the Copyshop sponsored League. In the Monday Pairs Statler & Waldorf held first placed Dragons to a draw in a hard-fought match. Villa Boys delivered a strong performance, taking both sets against second placed Simple Minds, Douglas Old Boys celebrated their first win of the season Villans.

Villans, at the top of the Tuesday Team League table, extended their lead with a clean sweep of sets against Castletown Crofters. Ramsey Raiders held onto second spot after starting well in the triples against Early Birds, stumbling in the singles but rallying to win the doubles.

Castletown Crofters climbed to the top of the First Division Pairs table with a 2-set win over Enigma. CC & Me move into second after a two-set win over GGs. Atlas also continued their strong run, beating the early leaders 1-in-4, taking both sets.

Crown Greeners now sit at the top of the Wednesday Team League after securing a draw with Dumb, Dumber and Dumbest. Simple Minds trail them by just one point. Dave’s Pride and Dragons remain tightly matched in 3rd and 4th respectively, with chalk difference keeping Dave’s Pride ahead after their matches.

In the Triples League Optimists remain at the top, but only by one point after a draw with Castletown Crofters. GGs closed the gap by claiming a win against Gutter Gang. Bowlistics drop to third after drawing against IBS, despite their recent strong win.

KT Sunshine Band are now level at the top of the Friday Pairs league on chalk difference as long-time leaders CC & Me couldn’t secure a point from their match against Top Dogs. Weather Girls close the gap after gaining 3 points against Crown Greeners.

In the Premier Singles League Stuart Garret is top of the table with Andy Dixon second only chalk difference separates the two.

Three players are on the same points in the Copyshop first Division Singles League Gary Merrill moves to the top of the table with Tony Lloyd-Davies in second and Anita Roberts in third

International Selection News

It’s been confirmed that Trevor Quayle and Caroline Whitehead will represent the Isle of Man at the 2026 World Bowls Indoor Championship in Australia! After an intense first set that ended in a draw, Trevor secured his place with a strong second set performance, finishing 9-3 over Dave McCabe. Caroline will represent in the ladies’ division — we wish them both the very best on the world stage!

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Leaders Dragon maintain their top spot in the Copyshop Premier Pairs league, following a hard-fought draw against second-place Simple Minds. Despite a strong start by Villa Boys (who took the first set 19–6), Lee Don fought back in the second set, winning 10–4 to level the match. In other results, J & A were locked in a tight contest with Statler & Waldorf, drawing both on chalks and points. All other matches ended in draws, keeping the table largely unchanged.

At the top of the Tuesday AM League, Villans and Ramsey Raiders couldn’t be separated as they drew their match. Despite the stalemate, Villans hold onto their position at the top of the table. In a closely contested match, Early Birds moved closer to the leaders, taking 4 points from their encounter with KCS Sunshine Band, while Stand & Deliver had a tough day, managing just 1 point after drawing the doubles match with The Wolves, who won both the triples and singles. Castletown Crofters were in fine form, only dropping a single point when their doubles match against Bowling Stones ended in a draw. Meanwhile, Maxums completed a dominant 6-point victory over Northern Lights, although the match was closer than the scoreline suggests.

1-in-4 hold onto their top spot in the First Division Pairs League, drawing their match against TOU. However, Castletown Crofters are breathing down their necks after a 2-set victory that sees them climb to second place, just one point behind the leaders. It’s been a change of fortune for Pin Pals, who lose their second place after CC & Me won both sets against them, propelling CC & Me up the table. Atlas also recorded their first win of the season, taking both sets against Enigma, while Misfits and Yesterday’s News played out a draw.

Simple Minds continue to lead the Copyshop Team League, with a solid 2-point buffer between themselves and second place, despite dropping a couple of points in their match this week. Crown Greeners remain in second, having wins in the triples and singles against Saltire.  Elsewhere, Dave’s Pride leapfrog Dragons on chalk difference as both teams now sit on 18 points, after Dave’s Pride overcame the challenge of Dragons. Villans were in imperious form, taking all points in their match, including a huge 47-chalk haul, further consolidating their position in the league.

The Triples League saw Optimists extend their lead to 3 points after winning over IBS. A tight contest at the top sees three teams now tied on 16 points, with Bowlistics moving into third place after their win over Ever Hopefuls, while Castletown Crofters slipped to fourth despite a 2-set victory over GGs, who now sit second.

In the Friday Pairs League, CC & Me remain clear at the top, maintaining a 4-point advantage after a comfortable 2-set win. KT Sunshine Band remain in second place, also taking both sets from Emanden UTD. Weather Girls climbed to fourth after a 2-set win over Top Dogs, while Maxums and Crown Greeners shared the spoils in a drawn match.

On Wednesday, members of the IOMIBA committee presented a cheque to the MSPCA. The final total raised from donations made by members at the Muriel Cain Memorial Round Robin amounted to £225.

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There’s a major shake-up at the top of the table in the Copyshop Sponsored Premier Pairs. Dragons climb to first place after a two-set win over J & A, while Simple Minds continue their strong form and move into second, taking both sets from early leaders Lee Don. Green Machine and Ayre Assassins couldn’t be separated, finishing level. Statler & Waldorf and Villa Boys both secured their first wins, taking two sets each against Villans and Douglas Old Boys respectively.

In the Tuesday Team League, Villans drew their triples with KCS Sunshine but swept the remaining rounds, stretching their lead at the top by three points over Ramsey Raiders. The Raiders dropped their triples to Bowling Stones but bounced back to win the singles and doubles.
Maxums started strong, taking the triples, but Early Birds hit back to win both singles and doubles, moving them into third place. Castletown Crofters edged Stand & Deliver by just one chalk in the triples, with both singles and doubles ending level (8–8). The Wolves won the triples over Northern Lights, drew the singles, and narrowly lost the doubles.

No positional changes in the First Division Pairs. Just two points separate leaders 1-in-4 and Pin Pals, as both teams drew their matches. All other fixtures also ended in draws.

A dominant showing from Simple Minds, earning 42 chalks and 6 points, takes them to the top of the Wednesday Team League table. Crown Greeners move into second after defeating Villans in both sets, while Dragons jump to third with another full points win. Dumb, Dumber & Dumbest won two sets, though Saltire managed to salvage two points.

GGs impressed with two set wins and 32 chalks, moving to first place in the Triples League. Bowlistics, Castletown Crofters, and Gutter Gang all recorded straight-set victories.

CC & Me remain top of the Friday Pairs League, despite dropping their first set of the season to Weather Girls.
KT Sunshine Band, in second, were held to a draw by Crown Greeners. Top Dogs and Maxums finished in a thrilling 12–13 draw, while Bowling Divas and GGs also shared the spoils (12–12).

Tony Lloyd-Davies stays unbeaten with 4 wins from 4, maintaining the lead of the First Division. Just two points behind, separated on chalk difference, are Gary Merrill (2nd), Nicole Whiting (3rd), and Anita Roberts (4th).
Andy Dixon remains two points clear at the top of the Premier Singles League, despite losing to Stuart Garrett, who sits second. Wins also for Adrian Slater, John Houseman, Wayne Roberts, and Paula Garrett.

Thank you to our sponsors, The Copyshop, for their continued support.

A dramatic week of bowls action saw just chalk difference separating the leaders in the Copyshop Premier Pairs, while several other Copyshop leagues also delivered close finishes and first wins of the season.

Lee Don holds on to top spot despite being pushed hard by Dragons, who took a set and drew the other to move level on points. Simple Minds remain in striking distance after a two-set win over Douglas Old Boys. The Green Machine edged the first set by a single chalk before cruising through the second for a comfortable win against Villa Boys. Villans and J & A could not be split, sharing the points after a draw, while Ayre Assassins recorded a commanding two-set win over Statler & Waldorf.

In the Tuesday Team League, Villans maintained their title push with maximum points, while Ramsey Raiders kept up the pressure in second after a strong all-round display. Bowling Stones claimed wins in both the triples and singles against KCS Sunshine Band, and Early Birds continued their good form with a full-points victory. The Wolves drew their triples with Castletown Crofters, slipped up in the singles, but rallied to take the doubles.

Pin Pals closed the gap to two points on leaders 1-in-4 in the First Division Pairs, while CC & Me and Enigma both notched their first wins of the season. TOU and GGs finished all square, as did Atlas and Castletown Crofters.

In the Wednesday Team League, Simple Minds narrowed the gap on Dave’s Pride with victories in the singles and doubles, as Saltire celebrated their first win. Crown Greeners started well with triples win over Dragons, who hit back in the singles, but the Greeners piled on the chalks to take the doubles. Emerald Easers battled hard, losing the triples and singles to Dumb, Dumber and Dumbest before holding on for win in the doubles. 

Optimists remain on top of the Triples League after a draw and a set win against Ever Hopefuls, maintaining a three-point cushion over second-placed GGs, who claimed both sets against IBS. Northern Lights shared the spoils with Bowlistics, while Castletown Crofters won both sets against Gutter Gang.

CC & Me stay clear at the top of the Copyshop Friday Pairs League, four points ahead after another two-set win. KT Sunshine Band hold second place following a straight sets win over Top Dogs. GGs celebrated their first success after the match against Emanden UTD, and Maxums drew their match with Weather Girls.

Thank you to our sponsors, The Copyshop, for their continued support.

Saturday’s Muriel Cain Memorial Round Robin brought members together for a warm and lively afternoon of triples bowling, celebrating Muriel’s lasting impact on the club and raising £155 for the MSPCA.

The event was played as a triple’s competition, and the winners — by a comfortable margin — were Colin Brown, Win Collister, and Dee Lewis.

Special thanks go to Muriel’s cousins for attending, providing prizes for the winning team, and presenting the trophy. The Committee would also like to thank all members for taking part and for their generous donations, which will go towards supporting the charity in Muriel’s memory.

League Round-Up

Copyshop Premier Pairs:
Earlier in the week, Lee Don was in action, taking both sets against Green Machine. After the first set was drawn, Dragons edged the second by just one chalk against Douglas Old Boys. It was honours even between Villa Boys and J & A, with a set apiece.

In the Tuesday Teams there was a strong start by Bowling Stones, who took the triples, but Maxums fought back to draw the singles and win the doubles. Early Birds just missed out on the triples as Wolves took the points. The Birds bounced back, taking the singles comfortably and hanging on in the doubles to win by one chalk. Castletown Crofters stormed the triples with a commanding 17-chalk win, but Ramsey Raiders responded well, taking both the singles and doubles. It was a great morning for KCS Sunshine, who took all three — triples, singles, and doubles.

CC & Me started strongly, winning the first set in the first division pairs, before Atlas came back to take the second.
Misfits scraped through the first set by a single chalk against GGs, but GGs held firm in the second to draw the match.
Castletown Crofters claimed both sets against TOU, while there were draws between Enigma and Pen Pals, and between 1-in-4 and Yesterday’s News.

In the Wednesday Team Match, Emerald Easers made a strong start, taking the triples, but Dave’s Pride came back to claim both the singles and doubles.
Saltire held on in the doubles after Dragons had taken the triples and singles.

On to Thursday Triples and Optimists lead the table with three wins from three matches. In second place are GGs, who took both sets against Bowlistics, as did IBS against Ever Hopefuls.

Chalk difference separates the top 2 teams in the Friday Pairs League. CC & me top the table with Crown Greeners in second. Emanden UTD move up the table after their 2-set win.

Tony Lloyd-Davies moved to the top of the table after his two-set win in the first division singles league. In a close contest, Nicola Whiting edged newcomer Colese Creer by one chalk. Winning both sets, Anita Roberts secured a fine victory over Brian Refearn, while Andy Dixon leads the Copyshop Premier Singles after winning a tight game against John Houseman.

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Following the success of the recent “Come and Try” sessions, the Isle of Man Indoor Bowling Association is delighted to welcome 19 new members who have joined to play in this season’s league competitions.

The new season began on Saturday with the Opening Round Robin Competition, setting the tone before league title defences get underway.

In the Premier Pairs, a strong start from Simple Minds, who won both sets comfortably, conceding only seven points in total. Villans also began well, taking both sets, as did newcomers Lee Don. Another new team, Green Machine, impressed by taking both sets from last season’s First Division winners, Douglas Old Boys. Dragons earned a win and a draw against last season’s league champions, Ayre Assassins.

Defending champions in the Tuesday Morning Team League, Villans made a great start, taking all available points. Early Birds and KCS Sunshine Band both picked up four points to stay in close contention.

Newcomers to the First Division Pairs, Misfits made an immediate impact, winning both sets to lead the division on chalk difference. TOU took the first set, while CC & Me managed a draw in the second to claim a point. Pin Pals and 1 in 4 both won their matches in straight sets.

A competitive start to the Wednesday Evening Team League saw Dave’s Pride and Simple Minds leading the way, both on maximum points. Crown Greeners and Dragons are close behind, each dropping just one set.

Last season’s champions. Bowlistics, continued where they left off, taking both sets in their opening match of the Triples League. Optimist also began strongly with a two-set win, while Northern Lights earned a win and a draw to complete a promising start to the season.

The week concluded with a busy day of bowling on Friday. In the ever-popular Friday Pairs League, four teams made a strong start by taking full points with two set wins. Crown Greeners top the table with 28 chalks, followed by CC & Me on 19 chalks. Weather Girls and Top Dogs were the other successful teams. The evening saw the start of the Singles League, beginning with the First Division Singles. Nicola Whiting took both sets and tops the early table. After a nail-biting match, Tony Lloyd-Davies edged his opponent by just one chalk to secure his win. The action continued with the Premier Singles, where defending champion Paula Garrett began her campaign with a win. Victories also went to Stuart Garrett, John Kewley, Andy Dixon, and Wayne Roberts.