League updates

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.

Thanks to our sponsors The Copyshop for the continued support

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.

Thank you to our sponsors The Copyshop

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.

Congratulation to Villans who have taken both team league titles, Tuesday Morning and Wednesday evening. The icing on the cake was team member Paula Garrett also won the Single’s league title. President Win Kewley presented the trophies at the AGM on Friday evening.

The President also presented trophies to other league title winners; Simple minds won the Premier Pairs; Douglas Old Boys the First Division Pairs; Bowlistics take the triples league title and Dragons won the Friday Pairs.

After sitting in second place in the Copyshop Premier Pairs for most of the season Simple Minds timed the run in perfectly; taking both sets in their last match gave Minds the points needed to be declared champions. Third placed Dragons took the first set and denied Ayre Assassins the 2-set win they needed to win the championship.

Villans were declared Tuesday Team League champions, chased hard all season by Ramsey Raiders who finished in second and Onchan Royals in third place. In the First Division Pairs Douglas Old Boys took the title, with 1-in-4 in second and TOU in third place. Villans won the Wednesday Team League title with Simple Minds taking second, only one point behind. The Thursday evening Triples title was won by Bowlistics with Castletown Crofters in second and Optimists in third.  The Copyshop Friday Afternoon Pairs ended with Dragons taking the title, KT Sunshine Band in second and Top Dogs taking third. Thank you to our Sponsors the Copyshop.

With one more week to play no clear leaders have emerged to win the league titles, and in 3 of the leagues one point separate first and second place.

Tee Pegs held Copyshop Premier Pairs league leaders Ayre Assassins to a draw and as Simple Minds were also held to a draw in their match both teams have the same points going into the last round. Guaranteed third place are Dragons who won their match against Villa Boys. Aljays won the first set and managed a draw in the second against Blues Brothers.

In the Tuesday Team League Villans won all 3 sets against Morganites and have a 9-point lead over second placed Ramsey Raiders who also took all the points against Team Triskelion. Onchan Royals won the triples and pairs as Maxums took the singles. Hillbillies took all 3 sets against Early Birds and Bowling Stones started well in to take the triples but could not hold back Castletown Crofters who won the singles and pairs.

A win for Douglas Old Boys against Atlas puts Old Boys 10-points clear at the top of the First Division Pairs. In second place are 1-in-4 after a 2-set win over US2. TOU lost the first set and drew the second against CC & me and remain in third. Fourth placed Enigma took both sets from Bandits. GGs drew the first set and went on to win the second against Castletown Crofters.

Villans have a 1-point lead at the top of the Wednesday Team League after their win against Possa Bowls. Simple Minds dropped a vital point when Saltire took the triples win. Dragons and Morganites drew the triples then Dragons went on to win the pairs and singles. Birdies gained a point from a draw in the singles after Spectrum had won the triples and pairs. Crown Greeners and New Avengers drew the triples and Avengers won the singles and pairs.

Bowlistics holding on to the lead at the top of the Triples League after a 2-set win against New Avengers. Castletown Crofters are second and Optimists remain in third after drawing their match against IBS. Morganites won both sets against GGs and Possa Bowls drew their match against Oddbowls.

Dragons lead the Friday Afternoon Pairs league by one-point after taking both sets from Top Dogs and in second place are KT Sunshine Band who took full points from their match against Bowling Stones. Emanden Utd won both sets against Sunset Rollers

Thank you to our Sponsors the Copyshop.