By Isle of Wight Observer
Ventnor District Rings celebrated the end of season with a special presentation evening, with players from the Volunteer Inn, Ventnor Rugby Club, The Blenheim and Royal British Legion involved.
Rings, a popular pub sport originating in Ireland, has had Ventnor pubs involved since the 1950s. In its heyday there were three Island divisions, including teams from Yarmouth, Lake and Freshwater. With a similar scoring format to darts, there are three legs of 201, with hooks numbered 1-15, with the highest possible score 45 (3×15), with the winner first to zero.
Planning for next season has started, with any pub teams interested in playing, at 8pm on Tuesday evenings, invited to contact Lucy Ann Berry on 07745 696916, with fun nights raising funds for local charities.
Results:
League winners: Volly X, Runners up: Rugby Club, Teams most improved players: (Blenheim) Pete Wilson; (Legion A) Mikey Brundish (Foreign Legion) Brandon Stainton (Volly X) Geoff Smith (Volly Y) Veronica (Rugby Club) Charlie Magnurson, Owen Lewis Winners: Roger Sims, Lee Wetherall, Geoff Smith, Runners up: Anthony Hansford, Pete Wilson, Kevin Jolly, Knock Out Cup Winners: Roger Sims, Lee Wetherall, Alfonsa Nevado, Claire Redding, Runners up: Paul Hyde ,Angie Parsons, Harry Barnet, John Lilly, Volly cup winners: John Lilly, Paul Hyde, Harry Barnet, Runners up: Jeane Minx, Alfonsa Nevado, Angie Parsons, Captains Cup winner: Gavin Stainton, Runner up: Pete Wilson, Ladies Cup winner: Angie Parsons, Runner up: Claire Redding, Pairs winners: Roger Sims , Lee Wetheral, Runners up: John Lilly, Mikey Brundish, Singles winner: Lee Wetherall, Runner up: Geoff Smith