League updates

This week saw the final matches played in the Indoor Bowls League, bringing the season to an exciting close.

Congratulations go to Dragons, who are the Premier Pairs League winners, Castletown Crofters, who claimed the First Division Pairs title, and Bowlistics, who secured the Triples League title.

Dragons pulled out all the stops to ensure their league title, sealing the win with an impressive 30-chalk advantage across the two sets in their final match. Simple Minds are in second place and Lee Don takes third.

In the First Division Pairs, Castletown Crofters needed to win at least one set to secure the title. Their first set ended in a draw, which meant the pressure was on to either win or draw the second set. However, by the end of the first set their nearest rivals, CC & Me, had lost their set to 1-in-4, confirming the title for Crofters. 1-in-4 went on to win the second set and held on to third place in the division.

In the Triples League, Bowlistics also required a set win to secure the title, and they duly delivered to clinch the title. The battle for second place remained undecided until the final ends. Optimists won both sets in their match to hold on to second place, while third-placed GGs drew their match.

As the season end, it’s clear that it has been one to remember. New players joined the leagues and made valuable contributions, improving steadily as the season progressed. Established teams battled it out for the top places, creating plenty of exciting competition along the way.

The championships were a great success, with many bowlers entering and showing their support. Overall, it has been a highly successful bowling season and one that provides a strong foundation for the future. The Committee would like to wish all players a very successful and enjoyable outdoor season.

The Committee and Players thank our sponsors The Copyshop for the continued support.

Reminder that The Isle of Man Indoor Bowling Association AGM will be held at Onchan AFC Clubhouse, Blackberry Lane, Onchan on Sunday 29th March 2026 at 5:00pm

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With just one match remaining, Dragons have taken a big step toward the title after winning one set and drawing the other against Green Machine. Second place Simple Minds, who are four points behind, kept their hopes alive with a two-set win over Villans. Lee Don strengthened their grip on third place by taking both sets against J & A, while Ayre Assassins remain fourth despite losing both sets to Villa Boys. Statler & Waldorf also enjoyed a strong outing, taking both sets from Douglas Old Boys. Dragons have not quite clinched the title yet. With Simple Minds still only four points behind and one match to play, the championship will be decided in the final round, although Dragons remain strong favourites.

In the final match, Tuesday Team League winners Villans took the triples and pairs while Bowling Stones secured the singles. The Wolves made the better start by winning the triples, but KCS Sunshine Band responded well to take both the singles and pairs. Maxums won the triples and singles, however Ramsey Raiders came back strongly to claim the pairs. Early Birds recorded a convincing result by winning all three sets against Stand and Deliver. Northern Lights narrowly missed out on the triples by just one point but did win the singles, while Castletown Crofters took the pairs.

With one match remaining in the First Division Pairs, CC & Me have closed the gap to just three points behind league leaders Castletown Crofters after their two-set win against Enigma. Crofters drew their match with Yesterday’s News, while GGs were too strong for 1-in-4 and took both sets. Pin Pals’ two-set win against Atlas has pushed them up to fourth place and they still have an opportunity to improve their position in the final match. TOU won one and drew one in their game against MisFits.

Dumb, Dumber and Dumbest collected five points from their match against Northern Lights, which was enough to secure second place in the Wednesday Team League. Villans must settle for third place after taking just two points from their match against league winners Simple Minds. Saltire came very close to taking third and eventually finished fourth after winning two sets in their match against The Emerald Easers.

Bowlistics remain top of the Triples League table but have not yet crossed the finishing line after their match against IBS ended in a draw. Optimists closed the gap to four points after taking both sets from Castletown Crofters, a win that also pushed them into second place. GGs drew their match with Gutter Gang and are now just one point behind Optimists. The final match is crucial for the top three, with Castletown Crofters taking on GGs in a game that could decide the final standings.

In the final Friday Pairs League match of the week, Top Dogs won both sets against Emanden UTD. The other matches all ended in draws, with Maxums sharing the points with GGs, Weather Girls drawing with Bowling Divas, and CC & Me drawing against Crown Greeners.

In the First Division Singles there were wins for Paul Routledge, Anita Roberts and Colese Creer, bringing a successful season to a close for players new to indoor bowling.

In the final games of the Premier Singles there were wins for Wayne Roberts, Adrian Slater, Stuart Garrett and Andy Dixon.

For full results to WWW.iomindoorbowling.org

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In the Copyshop Wednesday Team League, champions Simple Minds held Dragons to two sets. The race for second place is still wide open. Dumb, Dumber and Dumbest sit just one point ahead of Villans, who drew with Emerald Easers. Meanwhile, with only two points separating Crown Greeners (44) and Saltire (42), the battle for fourth place will go down to the final match.

Two teams remain in contention for the Premier Pairs League title, with Dragons still leading the way after securing a 2-set win. They have two matches remaining. Simple Minds are still firmly in the hunt and could collect a maximum 12 points from their final three games to snatch the title if Dragons slip up. Minds strengthened their challenge by taking both sets against Ayre Assassins. Lee Don look secure in third place, having built enough of a cushion to stay ahead of Ayre Assassins. Elsewhere, Douglas Old Boys and J & A shared the spoils, as did Green Machine and Statler and Waldorf.

In the Morning Team League, the top three places are already confirmed. Villans sit top, followed by KCS Sunshine Band in second and Ramsey Raiders in third. However, the remainder of the table is still to be decided. Castletown Crofters claimed a full win over Early Birds and are now level on points, making their final match crucial. Bowling Stones picked up three sets against The Wolves to climb further up the standings.

There was no movement in the First Division Pairs League, as all matches ended in draws. Three teams are still in with a chance of lifting the title. Castletown Crofters remain at the top of the table. Five points behind are CC & Me, with 1-in-4 six points off the lead. The decisive fixture could be the final match of the season, where CC & Me face 1-in-4.

A 2-set win for Bowlistics has almost guaranteed them the Triples League title. They now lead by five points from GGs, who drew with Castletown Crofters. Optimist also shared the points and sit just one point behind GGs. With two fixtures left to play, every point remains vital.

Congratulations to KT Sunshine Band, confirmed as Friday Pairs League winners. They top the table with a commanding nine-point lead. CC & Me finished second, with Weather Girls taking third place.

In the First Division Single League, congratulations go to Gary Merrill, who has been crowned league winner in his debut season of indoor bowls, losing only two matches all year. Tony Lloyd-Davies finished second, with Paul Routledge in third place. In the Premier Singles League, Wayne Roberts claimed the title after losing just once all season. Stuart Garrett finished a close second, only two points adrift, while Paula Garrett secured third place.

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In the Tuesday Team League, with only two games remaining, Villans are so far ahead on points they can be declared League winners. KCS Sunshine Band look set for second place after winning two sets and drawing one against Northern Lights. Ramsey Raiders remain third, their hopes of finishing runners-up ended as Early Birds won all three sets in their match. As did Stand & Deliver and climb the table, while Wolves drew with Maxums.

Dragons remain top of the Copyshop Premier Pairs League after a 2-set win over Statler & Waldorf. The main threat to their title hopes could come from Simple Minds, who beat Villa Boys by two sets and sit just seven points behind with a game in hand. Lee Don are still in the fight after picking up 3 points from their match against Ayre Assassins. Green Machine and Douglas Old Boys also recorded wins.

The First Division Pairs League remains wide open with three games left. Leaders Castletown Crofters were held to a draw by Enigma. CC & Me and GGs shared the spoils, while 1-in-4 boosted their challenge with a two-set win over Atlas. Draws were also recorded between TOU and Yesterday’s News, and MisFits and Pin Pals.

With two games left in the Copyshop Wednesday Team League, Simple Minds on 67 points cannot be caught and are confirmed League winners. Dumb, Dumber and Dumbest took the win over Crown Greeners, while Villans took two sets from Dave’s Pride to keep the race for second tight. Saltire won two sets and drew one against Northern Lights, and Emerald Easers beat Dragons by two sets.

The Copyshop Triples League title race is very tight with three games to play. Bowlistics drew with Optimists. GGs move back into second after a two-set win over Northern Lights. Ever Hopefuls secured a 2-set victory, while Gutter Gang won one set and drew the other.

In the Afternoon Pairs League, with two games remaining, KT Sunshine Band have done enough to be crowned champions after beating Bowling Divas by two sets. CC & Me secured second place with a two-set win over Top Dogs.

In the First Division Singles League, Gary Merrill stretched his lead at the top of the table to five points clear of the chasing pack. There were also wins for Paul Routledge, Paul Meakin and Tony Lloyd-Davies as the division continues to take shape.

In the Premier Singles League, Wayne Roberts remains top of the standings, with Stuart Garrett holding on to second place. In other matches, Andy Dixon went down to John Kewley, while Mike Moyer secured a win over Win Kewley.

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After the excitement of the Indoor Bowls Championship, it is back to business with several league leaders tightening their grip at the top as the season approaches its closing stages.

In the Copyshop Premier Pairs League, Dragons took both sets against J & A to move six points clear at the top. Second-placed Lee Don were held to a draw by third-placed Simple Minds, keeping the chasing pack within reach. Ayre Assassins remain in contention after a narrow draw with Green Machine. Villa Boys secured a two-set win over Douglas Old Boys, while Villans climbed the table after taking both sets from Statler & Waldorf.

Tuesday morning’s fixtures saw Villans extend their overall lead to an impressive 18 points after adding four more to their tally. KCS Sunshine Band, in second, drew with Early Birds. Bowling Stones collected four points against Castletown Crofters, and Maxums claimed both sets in their win over Northern Lights. Stand & Deliver won two sets, but The Wolves managed to rescue a draw from the remaining set.

In the Tuesday Pairs League, Castletown Crofters extended their lead with a two-set victory over GGs. CC & Me remain five points behind in second after beating Pin Pals by two sets. Third-placed 1-in-4 suffered a setback, losing both sets to Tou. Enigma and Atlas shared a closely fought 12–10 draw, while Yesterday’s News and MisFits also finished level.

Midweek action in the Copyshop Team League saw leaders Simple Minds stretch their advantage further. Second-placed Dumb, Dumber and Dumbest picked up a point from a drawn set in their meeting with the leaders. Villans moved into third after winning two sets against Northern Lights, drawing level on points with Crown Greeners, who were unable to take a set from Saltire. Dave’s Pride recorded a 25–19 win and claimed the match two sets to one against Dragons.

The Triples League title race remains wide open. Bowlistics lead the way after taking both sets from Northern Lights. Optimists sit just four points behind in second following a draw with Ever Hopefuls, while third-placed GGs also recorded a draw against IBS. Gutter Gang and Castletown Crofters battled to a tight 13–12 draw.

In the Friday Pairs League, KT Sunshine Band maintained their title push with a two-set win over Emanden UTD. CC & Me were held to a draw by GGs, and Top Dogs also shared the points with Weather Girls.

In the First Division Singles, Gary Merrill remains top after a win against Anita Roberts. Paul Routledge and Nicola Whiting also recorded wins. Wayne Roberts continues to lead the Premier Singles following success over John Houseman, while John Kewley, Dave McCabe and Mike Moyer were also among the winners.

With only weeks remaining, the battle for honours across all leagues is intensifying.

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Dragons remain top of the table after a successful match against J & A. Attention now turns to the battle for second and third places, where Simple Minds and Lee Don faced each other this week. The match ended in a draw, leaving Simple Minds in second and Lee Don in third, separated only by chalk difference. Ayre Assassins are still firmly in the title race after being held to a draw by Green Machine. Villa Boys recorded a convincing win over Douglas Old Boys, while Villans stayed above their opponents Statler & Waldorf following a two-set victory.

Villans continue to lead the Tuesday Morning League despite only taking two points in a closely contested game against third-placed KCS Sunshine Band. Ramsey Raiders secured a convincing win over Bowling Stones to remain second. Maxums claimed full points against Early Birds. Stand & Deliver took two sets from Castletown Crofters, while The Wolves recorded another win, this time against Northern Lights.

1-in-4 took both sets from MisFits to move up to second place in the First Division Pairs, level on points with leaders Castletown Crofters, who won against CC & Me. Pin Pals also took both sets in their match against Yesterday’s News.

Wednesday Team League leaders Simple Mind were restricted to one set by Emerald Easers, but despite the setback they still hold an eight-point lead over Crown Greeners, who took two sets against Villans. Third-placed Dumb, Dumber and Dumbest closed the gap to just one point behind second place after taking two sets from Saltire. Although losing on chalks, Northern Lights picked up four points against Dragons.

Bowlistics remain top of the Triples League after drawing with IBS. GGs sit just one point behind after also drawing with Gutter Gang. Third-placed Optimists earned a point from their match against Castletown Crofters. In another closely fought encounter, Northern Lights drew with Ever Hopefuls.

KT Sunshine Band have established a commanding lead at the top of the Friday Pairs League, drawing their match against Crown Greeners. After losing the first set to Weather Girls, CC & Me needed two points on the last end to win the second set. Holding shot, they chose to settle for a draw rather than risk losing the set. The match between GGs and Bowling Divas also ended in a draw.

Gary Merrill leads the First Division Singles following his win against Nicola Whiting. Paul Routledge claimed a victory over second-placed Tony Lloyd-Davies, while Colese Creer won against her pairs partner Brian Redfearn. Paul Meakin also recorded a win against Muir Michelson.

Wayne Roberts leads the Copyshop Premier Singles, four points clear of his nearest rival Stuart Garrett. Garrett edged out Andy Dixon in a close match, winning by two chalks. Paula Garrett remains third after her win against Win Kewley, and John Houseman secured a convincing win over Dave McCabe.

League action now pauses for a three-week break as bowlers turn their attention to the Championships, beginning with the Ladies’ and Men’s Singles.  Finals Day: Sunday 8th February at 2pm. Supporters are encouraged to come along and follow results on Facebook.

For full results to WWW.iomindoorbowling.org

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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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