Fourteen archers made it to Onchan on Sunday to shoot a Portsmouth round as part of the Club’s Handicap League. The Portsmouth consists of 60 arrows shot at a distance of 18 yards. The scratch scores are then subjected to handicapping to give the overall result.

As far as scratch scores went, Josh Trafford once again triumphed in the Gents Recurve category. Josh then carried on shooting in the afternoon session to set a New Club Record for the Double Portsmouth.

Rhys Moore was in good form in the Gents Compound division, putting in the highest scratch score of the day. After handicapping however Rhys had to settle for fifth place.

Lesley Sleight put her Long bow to good use by smashing the old Club Record for the Double Portsmouth previously held by her. She secured third place in the overall standings after the handicap was applied.

Tilly Ashton, who has made progress week on week, recorded yet another personal best score for the round. Her scratch score was the highest of any of the Juniors and secured her joint first place after handicapping. Toby Young put in the highest Junior Gents scratch score and after handicapping shared first place with Tilly.

Results Portsmouth Handicap – 1. T.Ashton 1464 (60/463/8)pb, =1. T.Young 1464 (60/456/8), 3. L.Sleight 1444 (60/464/8), 4. J.Brookes 1441 (54/316/3), 5. R.Moore 1440 (60/573/34), 6. J.Trafford 1437 (60/566/32), 7. C.Moore 1434 (60/563/23), 8. J.Hill 1433 (60/439/4), 9. D.Moore 1431 (60/568/?), =9. P.Mumford 1431 (60/566/26), 11. J.Gough 1430 (60/557/23), 12. T.Hartley 1425 (60/550/24), 13. D.Cowin 1423 (60/540/21), 14. D.Berry 1395 (60/509/15).

Double Portsmouth Scratch – Gents Recurve Josh Trafford 120/1141/69pb New Club Record. Ladies Long bow – Lesley Sleight 120/931/14 New Club Record.