Author: P Kelly

Sunday Sporting Spectacular

English Sporting League

The third round of the Suntera Global Sporting League was held at Meary Veg, Santon, with 29 competitors taking part in near ideal conditions.

Stand one proved difficult with no one cleaning it and four shooters even on 6; Marty Kneen, Jack Clague, Dave Lally and Steven Craine. Marty Kneen was in the lead on his own after stand two on 16 with Rob Corlett next on 15 followed by eight shooters on 14. Kneen was still in the lead after stand three on 20 with Dave Corlett, Ben Richards and George Davies next on 18.

Kneen maintained his lead after stand four having a running total of 28 to Dave Corlett’s 26 in second place with Peter Kelly and George Davies tying for third place on 25. It was all change after stand 5 with Corlett taking the lead on 35 to Kneen’s 33 in second place with Paul Mihailovits now in third place on 32. After the sixth and final stand Dave Corlett was high gun and first in A class with 44 points, Kneen was second on 42 and Mihailovits third on 41.

In B Class junior Arran Wade was first on 40 with George Davies and Jack Clague in equal second place on 39. Lady shooter Nicky Barnett was the winner of C class with 33 points, followed by Alan Wright on 32 with juniors Allana Wade and David Cowin in equal third place on 29.

Results

Class A
  1. D Corlett (44)
  2. M Kneen (42)
  3. P Mihailovits (41)
Class B
  1. Arr Wade (J) (40)
  2. G Davies (39)
  3. J Clague (39)
Class C
  1. N Barnett (L) (33)
  2. A Wright (32)
  3. D Cowin (J) (29)
    All Wade (L) (29)

Pro Sporting League

In the afternoon the third round of the Dave and Pam Corlett Pro Sporting League was held with 24 shooters taking part.

The leader after the first layout was that man again Dave Corlett with 24 points, in equal second place on 23 were Paul Mihailovits and unclassified Jack Kneen on 23  followed by Alan Wade and John Moore on 22 with Ben Richards, Rob Corlett and Jack Clague on 21. After the second layout was shot Ben Richards was the overall winner and A class winner  hitting 23 for a winning total of 44, in second place on 43 was Alan wade with Marty Kneen third on 40, Jack Kneen who was unclassified beat his Dad Marty scoring 42 points – one more shoot Jack and you will get a classification.

In B class Paul Mihailovits was the winner on 43 with Brian Faragher second on 41 and Rob Corlett third on 39. Nicky Barnett was once again C Class winner on 28 points with Allana Wade and Alan Wright in equal second place on 25.

Results

Class A
  1. B Richards (44)
  2. A Wade (43)
  3. M Kneen (40)
Class B
  1. P Mihailovits (43)
  2. B Faragher (41)
  3. R Corlett (39)
Class C
  1. N Barnett (L) (28)
  2. All Wade (L) (25)
    A Wright (25)
English Sporting Winners A Wade, P Mihailovits, A Wright, G Davies, Rachael Duncan (Sponsor), J Clague, D Corlett, M Kneen, N Barnett (L), A Wade (J)

Bank Holiday Bonanza

It was a busy Tynwald Day weekend at Meary Veg, with a good turnout across two annual summer championships; our Pro Sporting GP on Sunday and the popular Skeet Doubles on Monday. Both events were well attended and even the Croaghan paid us a flying visit once the fog had lifted, adding an unexpected element to the Sporting shoot.

Part of Will’s Sporting Layout in the Morning Mist

Pro Sporting Grand Prix

On Sunday was the Pro Sporting GP sponsored by Mark and Nicky Barnett with 15 shooters taking part in very misty at times cool conditions. We had joint leaders at the half way stage with Paul Mihailovits and Juan Cowley tying on 48 points, and in equal third place on 45 were Peter Kelly and George Davies on 45 with John Moore, Jack and Marty Kneen next on 44.

It was still all square after the stage with Mihailovits and Cowley tying on 69, in third place now was Jack Kneen on 68 with George Davies next on 67 followed by Peter Kelly and John Moore on 65. After the fourth and final round it was still all square with Mihailovits and Cowley tying on 90 so a shoot off was required to find a winner over a completely new layout.

It was neck and neck till the instant pairs but Juan just managed to get over the line hitting 22 to Pauls 21. In the classes Nicky Barnett was the winner of C class with 76 points. In B class Peter Kelly finished in third place on 83 with Brian Faragher taking second place on 84 with Paul Mihailovits taking the class prize with 90 points. We had a tie for second place in A class between Jack Kneen and Mark Barnett on 85 with John Moore taking A class with 86.

The prizes at the end were presented by Mark Barnett and included a range of brews made by Mark for the occasion. A big thank you must go to Will Rand for setting the layouts up, all of which were very well received.

Results

High Gun

  1. J Cowley (90 + 22)

Class A

  1. J Moore (86)
  2. M Barnett (85)
    J Kneen (85)

Class B

  1. P Mihailovits (90 + 21)
  2. B Faragher (84)
  3. P Kelly (83)

Class C

  1. N Barnett (76)

Teams

  1. J Moore
    J Cowley (176)
  2. P Mihailovits
    M Barnett (175)
  3. B Faragher
    J Moore (170)
  4. P Kelly
    M Kneen (167)
  5. J Kneen
    D Corlett (167)
  6. B Richard
    G Davies (166)
  7. G Fabrizio
    N Barnett (158)
  8. D Cowin
    W Rand (146)
Sponsors Nicky and Mark Barnett with overall High Gun Juan Cowley

Skeet Doubles

On Tynwald Day the Cross Doubles was held with 22 competitors taking part in dry sunny conditions. The leader at the half way stage was that man again Paul Mihailovits with 48 points. One point behind on 47 was Alan Wade with Dave Corlett and John Moore in equal third place on 44 followed by junior Joe Faragher on 43 who had a straight in his first round. Making up the top six were Mike Walker, Mark Barnett and Peter Kelly all on 42.

After the next 50 targets Madeleine Simpson was the ladies winner on 75. In the junior section Arran Wade was the winner on 77 just pipping Joe Faragher by one point into second place on 76. We had a tie for third place overall  between Dave Corlett and Giulio Fabrizio on 89, in second place on 93 was Alan Wade and the winner of the Cross Doubles Championship for 2021 was Paul Mihailovits on 95. Well done Paul!

Results

High Gun

  1. P Mihailovits (95)
  2. A Wade (93)
  3. G Fabrizio
    D Corlett (89)

Ladies

  1. M Simpson (75)

Veterans

  1. J Moore (88)

Team Event

  1. D Corlett
    A Wade (181)
  2. R Corlett
    P Mihailovits (173)
  3. M Walker
    W Rand (169)

Juniors

  1. A Wade (J) (77)
  2. J Faragher (J) (76)
Skeet Doubles winners A Wade, Arr Wade (J), J Moore, P Mihailovits, D Corlett, and M Simpson (L)

Next Sunday it’s the third round of the Suntera Sporting League in the morning with the third round of the Dave and Pam Corlett Pro Sporting League in the afternoon. Duty officers this Saturday are S Craine & T Davis.

Second Round of Summer Skeet

Colin Bowen Memorial League

The second round of the Colin Bowen Memorial English Skeet League was held at Meary Veg, Santon, with 22 competitors taking part in near ideal conditions. An added incentive was provided in the form of the lockdown-delayed Easter cups.

The leader after the first round was Paul Mihailovits with a 25 straight. In equal second place on 24 were Stan Cross, Rachael Bowen Matthews, James Simpson and junior Joe Faragher. In the second round Mihailovits showed no let up hitting another straight to take the highgun cup and A class with a perfect 50. In second place in A on 49 was James Simpson, with a three way tie for third place between Stan Cross, Rachael Bowen Matthews and Dave Corlett.

In B class Junior Joe Faragher took first with 48, followed by Peter Fabrizio and Peter Kelly in equal second place on 46. Steven Rand was the winner of C class on 45 with Richie Radcliffe in second place on 40. Taking third place in C class with 39 points was lady shooter Nicky Barnett.

In the handicap section for the George Costain Handicap Cup Steven Rand was the winner with 58 points one ahead of junior Joe Faragher on 57 and in equal third place on 54 were junior Zac Bellhouse and Nicky Barnett.

P Fabrizio, R Radcliffe, P Mihailovits, P Kelly, S Cross, D Corlett, S Rand, J Faragher, J Simpson

Colin Bowen Team Cup

Fifteen shooters carried on for a 100 targets which also doubled up as a team event for the Colin Bowen Team Cup. Third place in the team cup at the half way stage were Stan Cross and Steven Rand on 92 with James Simpson and Arthur Hayes second on 94 but the leaders were Paul Mihailovits and Peter Fabrizio on 96.

After the final round Dave Corlett and Giulio Fabrizio finished in third place on 183 one behind Madeleine Simpson and Michael Cross in second place on 184 but the winners with a fine 190 were Peter Fabrizio and Paul Mihailovits

 To make it an all conquering day for Paul Mihailovits, he took the honours in the 100 league with a well shot 99 with the Cross boys Stan and Michael second and third with Stan beating Michael for second place by one on 96 to Michaels 95.

Results

Class A

  1. P Mihailovits (50)
  2. J Simpson (49)
  3. S Cross (47)
  4. R B Matthews (47)
  5. D Corlett (47)

Class B

  1. J Faragher (J) (48)
  2. P Kelly (46)
  3. P Fabrizio (46)

Class C

  1. S Rand (45)
  2. R Radcliffe (40)
  3. N Barnett (L) (39)

Easter High Gun Cup

  1. P Mihailovits (50)

Easter Handicap Cup

  1. S Rand (45)

Colin Bowen Team Cup

  1. P Mihailovits
    P Fabrizio (190)
  2. M Simpson (L)
    M Cross (J) (184)
  3. D Corlett
    G Fabrizio (183)
  4. S Cross
    S Rand (177)
  5. J Faragher (J)
    T Kermeen (175)
  6. R Bowen Matthews (L)
    N Barnett (L) (171)
  7. J Simpson
    A Hayes (160)
  8. J Moore
    C Workman (117)
G Fabrizio, P Mihailovits, D Corlett, P Fabrizio, M Cross, M Simpson

Hospice 2021 Chairman’s Report

Successful 11th Annual Charity Shoot

A full house of 72 competitors took to the stands on bright clear day at Meary Veg, Santon, for the IOM Clay Pigeon Shooting Club’s annual Hospice Charity Shoot which is now in its eleventh year and has raised over £25,000 to date.

All 2021 Hospice Medals

This year’s shoot for the team event is handicapped based on the best three scores of the five stands shot. All class prizes are based on actual scores.

The first squad was out at 09:00 with Juan Cowley setting the pace for high gun with 45 points. In squad two we had a PB with James Davis former radio presenter beating his PB by one scoring eight points and with his handicap was in the lead for the handicap gold medal. Squad three saw two father and daughters teaming up to form a team in John and Darcy Bateson along with Mike and Kate Atkinson who set the score to beat in the team section with 186 points.

  • Squad 1 @ 09:00
  • Squad 2 @ 09:30
  • Squad 3 @ 10:00

The 11:30 squad saw Rosalie and Richard Beaumont along with Tracey and Davy Jones taking to the stands with Davy claiming the high ground scoring 22. The 12:30 squad was entered from Hospice with Jamie Murphy, Liz Drummond, David Drummond and Callum Mills with Jamie being top dog with 32 points. The 1pm squad saw another two families taking part in the Kneen’s John, Richard and Kate along with the Fabrizio’s Peter and Giulio who would figure in the final results later on.

  • Squad 4 @ 10:30
  • Squad 5 @ 11:00
  • Squad 6 @ 11:30

The 13:30 squad saw some big hitters taking part with Neil Parsons taking the lead in the high gun section with 46 pipping Juan Cowley’s score that had stood since 09:00 but it didn’t last long as junior Michael Cross who was in the same squad beat it with a score of 47. Also in this squad was Stuart Cilliers who was taking part for the first time and scored 17.

  • Squad 7 @ 12:00
  • Squad 8 @ 12:30
  • Squad 9 @ 13:00

The 2pm squad was another entry from Hospice with juniors Charlie and William Muggan teaming up with Clare and Nick Kayzer finishing with a team total of 65.

The final squad at 2-30 was the Collister family Bill, John, David along with James Mylchreest with his Dad David taking part also for the first time. David finished with a combined score of 48 in the handicap section which tied for first place with James Davis and John Bateson so count back was needed to decide the medals with James taking the gold medal by just over a point with John taking the silver and David the bronze.

  • Squad 10 @ 13:30
  • Squad 11 @ 14:00
  • Squad 12 @ 14:30

It was a close run thing in the team event once all the handicaps had been added in with the bronze medals going to David Mylchreest, Chris McCabe, Peter and Giulio Fabrizio with 185 points, taking the silver medals with 186 points were the two father and daughter pairings of Darcy and John Bateson along with Mike and Kate Atkinson. The winners of the gold medals were Stan and Michael Cross, Neil Parsons and Alan Kinrade with a score of 188.

At the conclusion of the event the medals were presented by Ann Mills CO of Hospice IOM.

I would like to thank are main sponsors, The NFU Mutual for sponsoring the medals, Harrison and Garrett for the burgers ribs etc Robinsons for the fruit and veg, British clay company for suppling the clays and last but not least Lisa and Kevin for putting on a marvellous buffet.

Also, a big thank you must go to all that helped in anyway in setting up, officiating, competing and most of all in making it a very enjoyable day.

Final Results

Seniors

  1. N Parsons (46)
  2. J Cowley (45)
  3. S Cross (44)

Veterans

  1. J Moore (45)
  2. D Corlett (44)
  3. A Hayes (43)

Juniors

  1. M Cross (47)
  2. J Faragher (41)
  3. A Wade (37)

Ladies

  1. N Barnett (35)
  2. A Wade (28)
  3. A Callister (26)

Novices

  1. J Collister (34)
  2. D Collister (34)
  3. J Murphy (32)

Handicap

  1. J Davis (48 + 12)
  2. J Bateson (48 + 10.4)
  3. D Mylchreest (48 + 9.4)

High Gun

  1. M Cross (47)

Team Handicap

  1. S Cross
    M Cross (J)
    N Parsons
    A Kinrade (188)
  2. J Bateson
    D Bateson (J) (L)
    M Atkinson
    C Atkinson (J) (L) (186)
  3. D Mylchreest
    C McCabe
    G Fabrizio
    P Fabrizio (185)
Hospice 2021 Team Event: N Parsons, S Cross, Hospice CEO Anne Mills, M Cross (J)

Lazy Sunday? Not at Meary Veg!

DTL League, Second Round

On Sunday morning 22 competitors took to the stands for the second round of the Tower Insurance DTL league which had the IOM Goats highgun cup and the Jack Harrison handicap cups up for grabs.

The leader at the half way stage was junior shooter Arran Wade who shot a perfect 25/75 one ahead of his dad Alan on 74 and three ahead of Mike Walker, Phil Ward and Mark Riley on 71. At the end of the second and final round  in C class Richie Radcliffe was third on 112 with junior shooter David Cowin second on 131. David had a 25 straight in his first round and taking C class with 133 points was Will Rand. In B class another junior Joe Faragher was third with 119 points with Jack Clague taking second place on 127. Winning B class with 133 points was Dave Corlett.

In A class Phil Ward hit a 25/74 straight to finish in third place on 145, Mark Riley went one better hitting a 25/75 straight to take second place on 146 but the star of the show hitting his second 25 straight to make 50 straight and winning the IOM Goats High Gun cup was junior shooter Arran Wade – well shot Arran!

Winning the Jack Harrison Handicap cup was Will Rand with 185 points 8 ahead of David Cowin in second place on 177 with Richie Radcliffe third on 163.

Results

A Class

  1. A Wade (J) (50 / 148)
  2. M Walker (49 / 146)
  3. P Ward (49 / 145)

B Class

  1. D Corlett (45 / 133)
  2. J Clague (43 / 127)
  3. J Faragher (J) (42 / 119)

C Class

  1. W Rand (45 / 133)
  2. D Cowin (J) (46 / 131)
  3. R Radcliffe (39 / 112)

Handicap cup

  1. W Rand (133 + 52 = 185)
  2. D Cowin (131 + 46 = 177)
  3. R Radcliffe (112 + 51 = 163)
DTL Winners: R Radcliffe, J Clague, M walker, S Cross, A Wade (J), D Cowin (J), W Rand

Olympic Skeet League, Second Round

In the afternoon the second round of the Manx Petroleum’s Olympic skeet was held which also included the Cannell Crossing cup.

The leader at the half way stage was James Bradley with 23 points with Stan Cross second on 21 and junior Ted Davis third on 20. Ted maintained station and finished in third place on 41 with James Bradley now in second place on 44 but the Cannell Crossing cup winner with his maiden 25 straight in Olympic skeet was Stan Cross on 46 points .

Results

Overall

  1. S Cross (21, 25 = 46)
  2. J Bradley (23, 21 = 44)
  3. T Davis (20, 21 = 41)

Cannell Crossing Cup

  1. S Cross (21)
  2. J Bradley (18)
  3. T Davis (17)
Olympic Skeet Winners: M Parr, J Moore, A Wade, M Riley, J Bradley, S Cross, T Davis

ABT League, Second Round

The final competition of the week was the second round of the Sadler Agricultural Supplies ABT League which had the J D Faulkner High Gun cup and the Peter Kelly Handicaps cups up for grabs.

We had a three way tie at the half way stage with Alan Wade, John Moore and Peter Kelly all on 23 with Mark Riley next on 22. John Moore slipped a bit in the second round but managed to finish in third place on 44 points. Mark Riley and Alan wade were both in the same squad and they went at it hammer and tongs, both hitting straights but Alan was the winner with 48 points to Mark’s 47. Mike Parr was the winner of the handicap cup with 54 points.

Results

  1. A Wade (23, 25 = 48)
  2. M Riley (22, 25 = 47)
  3. J Moore (23, 21 = 44)
  4. P Kelly (23, 20 = 43)
  5. A Wade (J) (21, 21 = 42)
  6. J Clague (18, 22 = 40)
    A Hayes (19, 21 = 40)