Weymouth & Portland Skittles League

21/09/2026

SKITTLE TALK - WEEK 2

GAME OF THE WEEK

Our game of the week takes us to Division 2 this week, for no other reason than there being an absolutely other-worldly total hit by the Admirals in their league clash vs Pin Ups. It was a fixture that saw both of these sides in the top flight last season, squaring off in Division 2.

438 from the Pin Ups would have been them home and hosed most games over the years, but with new pins and balls, high scores are becoming more the norm in recent seasons.

Both teams set the tone well, opening with 69 each, lighting the wick on what was set to be a big night - especially for the home side.

Despite the good start, Pin Ups posted back to back 56's in hands 2 and 3 which, ultimately, was that as a contest and the Admirals hit a purple patch of form on the alley taking a 70 and 69, racing into a 27 pin lead by hand 3 - stick ups from J. COOK (15), Matt Apsey (16) and Ian H***e (14) helping them along the way.

The Admiral's assault didn't stop there, and the lowest hand of 59 (which was backed up by a 75) made for some heroics needed from the away side. A 71 from the visitors wasn't even enough to gain any pins on their highest hit.

Finishing as strongly as they started, the Admirals chucked in a 68 to secure a 37 pin win - knocking a total of 475! Unbelievable numbers.

Speaking of unbelievable numbers, and the other main reason this game was the focus this week, was the simply sensational numbers posted by Matt Apsey.

7, 16, 9, 14, 7, 15, 16 = 84!

That's going to take some beating.

A valiant effort from the Pin Ups, but it finished at the Admiral,

Hardy's Admirals 475 vs 438 Pin Ups

DIVISION 1 - Record Scores
Highest Score: Phil Hanger, 72 at Wyke Social 18/9/2026
Highest Hand: 78 - Wyke Social at the Chapelhay Tavern 11/9/2026, Chapelhay W's at The Rock 18/9/2026

Reigning champs, Wyke Social Club made it back-to-back wins with another impressive score of 468 at Wyke Social, as they beat Stingers by 16 pins. Phil Hanger topped the scoring, unsurprisingly, with a 72 scored; Louis Aitree scoring 61 for the away side in what was a valiant effort from the Stingers, notching 452 themselves.

After a slow start last week, Shamrocks have got themselves the first win of the season as they beat the Chapelhay Wobblers by 4 pins. Matt Williams hit 62 to top the pack, and Josh Lamb, 65, for the Chapelhay outfit.

Down at the Rock, last year's runners-up, Rock Star Army, were well beaten by Chapelhay Ws, who got their first win of the season after an unlucky loss to Wyke Social last week. Scott Jacobs scoring 61, and Edd Puckett having a particularly good night, scoring 69 to win by 37 pins in an impressive 475 total for the W's.

The 69ers top scored by Lily Merson, 60, hit 415, losing by 10 to Park Street Stars, who have started well after getting a draw against Rock Star Army last week. Liam Reid topping the scoring with 57.

Back at the Chapelhay, the Red Barrels had a good night with Martin Gatehouse hitting 67 pins on the way to his team winning by 48 pins. 457 total for the Red Barrels gets them their first win of the season vs Leg Irons.

And finally, the Chapelhay Charmers won by 4 in a close game against the Do-Nuts. Dave Copp's good start to the season continues as he top scored with 58, and despite Steve Edwards outscoring everyone with 64, it was just four too few for his side.

Some good work in Div 1 this week.

DIVISION 2 - Record Scores
Highest Score: Matthew Apsey, 84 at The Admiral Hardy 18/9/2026 (Skittler of the Week)
Highest Hand: Chapelhay Blues , 81 at The Admiral Hardy, 17/9/2026

Looking at Divison 2 now, and we have 2 new records - Matt Apsey's 84 (see game of the week) the new highest individual and Blues throwing an 81 hand at the Admiral setting the new record for team highest hand.

Checking in with the All Stars and the perfect start to Divsion 2 continues as they ran out 13 pin winners at the Belvedere, beating Likely Lads by 13. Alan Hussey proving is undeniable quality yet again as he top scored.

At the Admiral Hardy, despite the Blues hitting the Division's highest hand so far, it still wasn't enough to get the better of the Hitmen as they fell to a 13 pin loss - Allan Bennett's 74 really getting his team over the line!

In action for the first time this season following a walkover win, Spitroast Eagles got off to a winning start, beating Diamonds by 15 in a low scoring affair - KerryAnn Corbridge and Darren Barwick sharing top scores for their respective sides with 57 each.

In another low-scoring encounter, Bees won by a single pin as they beat Shipmates (368 plays 369). New boss, Ben Hayne, seeing his team over the line with 7 to secure the 2 points.

Finally, Kelvin Day's Legionaires have made it 2 from 2 as they weather a storm at the Chapelhay. Usually one of the higher scoring alleys, the Wizards opt to play with the smaller, pink balls - which changes the game completely. 342 for the Legion was enough to see off the Wizards by 12. Chris Squibb's 57 is as good as an 80 anywhere else!

DIVISION 3 - Record Scores
Highest Score: Karen Coombs, 65 at Wyke Social 10/9/26
Highest Hand: Wyke Missorts, 77 at Wyke Social 17/9/2026

A last hand of 77 for the Missorts not only set the league record so far, but also gave them a comfortable win by 37 pins at Wyke Social, Nik Baker's 60 helping their team along the way!

Newbies, Aussie Rocks - winners last week, weren't so fortunate this week as they faced an impressive score from Yo-Yo's, who hit over 100 pins more this week than last. 395 plays 436 secured the win by 41 for Yo-Yo's - with Kate Hayward scoring 61.

Down at the Admiral, it was Derby Day as Allsorts hosted Assassins. In a good game, it was the hosts who threw their way to an 18 pin victory, with Karen Coombs hitting her 2nd top score in as many weeks, 58 this week.

Despite Aussie Rocks missing out this week, fellow newcomers Wyke Abbots got themselves off the mark at the 2nd time of asking as they beat Pasmen by 38 - Simon Bowman's 59 a great knock on the way to his side picking up their first ever points in the Weymouth and Portland Skittle League.

Elsewhere, United made it 2 from 2 as they beat Loose Women by 48. Dylan Black topping the scoring with 62. United will go well this year.

Well skittled everyone - records broken in every division already, and it's only Week 2!

Good luck to all teams for their upcoming fixtures.

Tom

19/09/2026

Week 2 Results

Well done to Matt Apsey for being skittler of the week with a huge score of 84!

Division 1

Shamrocks 438 (Matt Williams 62), Chapelhay Wobblers 435 (Josh Lamb 65)

Wyke Social Club 468 (Phil Hangar 72), Stingers 452 (Louis Attree 61)

Rock Star Army 438 (Scott Jacobs 61), Chapelhay W's 475 (Edd Puckett 69)

69ers 415 (Lillie Merson 60), Park St Stars 425 (Liam Reid 57)

Red Barrels 457 (Martin Gatehouse 67), Leg Irons 409 (Liam Sharp 60)

Chapelhay Charmers 413 (Dave Copp 58), Do-Nuts 409 (Steve Edwards 64).

Division 2

Hardys Hitmen 424 (Allan Bennett 74), Chapelhay Blues 411 (Latham Yates 58)

Diamonds 367 (KerryAnn Corbridge 57), Spit Roast Eagles 382 (Darren Barwick 57)

Shipmates 368 (Wayne Shuttle 58), Bees 369 (Gary Dolbear 52)

Hardys Admirals 475 (Matt Apsey 84), Pinups 438 (Charlie Phipps 62)

Likely Lads 410 (Graham Smith 64), All Stars 423 (Alan Hussey 59)

Pinball wizards 330 (Paul Oughton 51), Legionaires 342 (Chris Squibb 57)

Division 3

Aussie Rocks 395 (Emma Banham 56), Yo Yo's 436 (Kate Hayward 61)

Wyke Missorts 373 (Nik Baker 60), Piranhas 336 (Kelly Rimell 51)

Admiral Allsorts 375 (Karen Coombs 58), Admirals Assassins 357 (Claire Harper 53)

Pasmen 319 (Jayden Walburn 52), Wyke Abbots 357 (Simon Bowman 59)

Loose Women 355 (Katie Honour 48), United 403 (Dylan Black 62)

League tables will begin to be posted next week; in the meantime they can be found on the website:

League Tables 2026/2027 Division 1 Division 2 Division 3

13/09/2026

SKITTLE TALK - WEEK 1

GAME OF THE WEEK

Despite the W's and reigning champions, Social, playing out a classic at the Tavern - which saw the last 3 on for Social need 32 to win and hit 36 - it's last year's runners up, Rock Star Army, who feature in the curtain raiser's skittle talk as we head to their opening fixture at Wyke Workies to take on Park Street Stars.

The away side started well and made the most of a slow starting Stars side as Rock Star Army raced into a 21 pin lead after 3. Jason Seale opening the game up with a 14 box with the first 3 balls of the season.

However, a shakey 4th hand (totaling 50) for the Army left the door wide open for the hosts to mount a comeback. The home side found some form right at the perfect time and slowly chipped away the deficit, Ben Sibley's 13 helping things along nicely.

The Army only managed to hit 62 as their highest hand to finish off their night, young Cory Pendry helping himself to a 12 stick up for good measure, and the Park Street Stars continued improving all night. With the Rock outfit on first, Jason Pring's boys needed 75 to tie or 76 to nick it. They hadn't looked likely all night and the Army surely must have thought they'd done enough.

Throw the script out the window though because it isn't over till the last ball is thrown! The Park Street Stars shone brightly when the pressure was on and threw in an inspired last hand with every player hitting 8 or more - Captain, Jason Pring, contributing a well-timed 15 box when his team needed it the most.

Anchorman, Ryan Stone, was left needing a 9 to win it. You could cut the tension with a knife. Only managing 8 in a valiant effort, both sides would have to settle for a share of the spoils. You can't help but feel that the home side will be happier though.

PARK STREET STARS 414 VS 414 ROCK STAR ARMY

DIVISION 1
Highest Score: Nigel Holmes, 70 at Wyke Workies
Highest Hand: 78 - Wyke Social at the Chapelhay Tavern

It was an interesting opening week in Division 1, most teams not quite reaching the dizzying heights of their usual scores (except the 69ers) and I bet there are some sore hands and knees over the weekend. As the weeks tick on by and the eyes get in, I'm sure we'll be back to business as usual.

With that though, it was an impressive start for Lucky Barstars as they were pushed all the way by the Red Barrels - winning by 5 and notching an impressive 418 on their first game. Kieran McGuinness and Martin Thomas sharing the top score with 58 each. Speaking of close games, downstairs in the same venue, Do-Nuts claimed their opening day 2 points by 2 pins, Dave Townsend's 58 helping his side beat the Whistlers in a game that saw neither team break 400.

At Wyke Workies, Leg Irons were well beaten by Division newcomers, 69ers, who hit a monster 455 to win by 50 - continuing on their fantastic achievements from last season. At the same venue, Park Street Stars and Rock Star Army nabbed a point each (see game of the week).

Elsewhere, the Charmers ran out 18 pin winners in the opening game of Divison 1 on Wednesday night as they won a Chapel Derby vs the Wobblers. Dave Copp starting his season with a bang, scoring 67 with back to back stick ups along the way. Also at the Chapel, a tasty match up between W's and Wyke Social saw the reigning Champions hit 67 in their final hand to win by 5.

Finally, Stingers won at the Belvedere by 13 as the Shamrocks struggled to get going on opening day. Xavier Brindley skittled well to hit top score with 57.

DIVISION 2
Highest Score: Carl Sargent (Skittler of the Week), 73 at The Rock.
Highest Hand: Pin Ups, 79 at The Rock

I've earmarked Division 2 to be a bit like the Championship in football this year. Fiercely competitive, anyone can beat anyone and so many teams that - come season end - could well find themselves right up there this season.

Let's start with the Division newcomers shall we? Killing two birds with one stone, The Rock All Stars - who really are ones to watch - welcomed relegated side, Hardy's Admirals. A fixture that, last season, would have seen these teams 2 divisions apart. The All Stars continued on their impressive, trailblazing form as they claimed another huge win by 6 - Michael Wakeham topping the pack with 71, including back to back 15's.

Also at the Rock, fellow relegated side and former Division 1 royalty, Pin Ups, lit the alley up to start the season, smashing Shipmates by 62 - Carl Sargent earning his first skittler of the week of the season, with 73.

Coming up with the All Stars, Diamonds opened up their campaign in Divison 2 well, holding the Zulus to a draw at the Admiral Hardy. They'll be kicking themselves mind, as they threw away a 24 pin lead from hand 3. Candy Myatt (who else!) top scoring with 64, including a lovely 17 box, for the Diamonds and C.CRABB knocking 65 down for the Zulus. 427 each!

At the Chapelhay, Blues got off to a good start, beating Pinball Wizards by 42 (despite Lexie Ginifer's best efforts with 59). Andy Makin proved his quality with 65, again, featuring a 17 box for the hosts.

Over on Portland, The Legionaires started well on what could arguably be the toughest alley in the league this season, Portland Social. 399 pins and a top score for Chrisy Squibb (58) was enough to comfortably dispatch Likely Lads by 38.

Unfortunately, despite it being the opening weekend, there was already a walkover this week as Hardy's Hitmen couldn't raise a side, awarding the 2 points to Spitroast Eagles.

Keep your eye on this Division. I'm expecting a roller coaster.

DIVISION 3
Highest Score: Karen Coombs, 65 at Wyke Social
Highest Hand: Allsorts, 74 at Wyke Social

Divison 3 will be another interesting Divison this year and I imagine United will be crossing everything that it's their year this year without any newly-formed super teams starting out and winning pretty much every game. The Divison does welcome 2 new sides though - with Aussie Rocks and Wyke Abbots joining the Weymouth and Portland Skittle League, so they will be looking over their shoulder for how they start!

United started in the best way possible as they secured 2 points with a 29 pin win against Pasmen. Greg Black top scoring with 60.

Atoms won by 46 as Carter Wareham's 58 contributed to Loose Women's opening day defeat. Admiral Allsorts had a superb night and have started their season emphatically with the division's highest skittler and hand on the same night as they beat new side Wyke Abbots by 22 pins. Well played Karen Coombs - 65 a top knock!

Wyke Missorts also got off to a winning start, winning by 45 pins as Channine Brooks hit 57 to finish top of the pile against Admirals Assassins. Fortunes were more favourable for the other newly formed side though, as Aussie Rocks won their first game by just 2 pins against Piranhas - R. Taylor's 48 enough to get their team over the line.

Finally, Shipwrecked earned their first 2 points of the season on opening day as they beat Yo Yo's by 11 - Sam Munro and Connor Saddington sharing the top score with 52 a piece.

Well done to all opening day winners!

The draw for the first round of the KO CUP has just been published, so be sure to check where you've been drawn for week beginning 28th September.

Good luck to all teams for their upcoming fixtures.

Tom

13/09/2026

KO Cup - Round 1 Fixtures
All games to be played W/C 28 September 2026.

Legionaires vs Pinups
Loose Women vs Shipwrecked
Pasmen vs Whistlers
Leg Irons vs Stingers
Spit Roast Eagles vs Chapelhay Wobblers
Aussie Rocks vs United
Park St Stars vs Zulu Mechanics
Chapelhay Blues vs Do-Nuts
Likely Lads vs Diamonds
Chapelhay W's vs Wyke Social
Lucky Barstars vs Admiral Allsorts
Pinball Wizards vs All-Stars
Hardys Hitmen vs Piranahas
Shipmates vs YoYos
Rock Star Army vs Bees
Atoms vs Chapelhay Charmers

Home team Secretaries/Captains are to ensure Alleys are booked and liaise with the away team Secretaries/Captains to confirm the fixture.

13/09/2026

Week 1 Results

Well done to Carl Sargent of the Pinups for being this weeks Skittler of the Week with a total of 73!

Division 1

Do-Nuts 396 (Dave Townsend 58), Whistlers 394 (Nick Bennett 58)

Lucky Barstars 418 (Kieran McGuinness, Martin Thomas 58), Red Barrells 413 (Lloyd Squibb, Kevin Squibb 60)

Leg Irons 405 (James Hendon 61), 69ers 455 (Nigel Holmes 70)

Park St Stars 414 (Jason Pring 61), Rock Star Army 414 (Jason Seale 60)

Chapelhay W's 449 (Lewis Hind 68), Wyke Social Club 458 (Phil Hangar 65)

Stingers 401 (Xavier Brindley 57), Shamrocks 388 (Kevin Warburton 55)

Chapelhay Wobblers 414 (Michael Upton 61), Chapelhay Charmers 432 (Dave Copp 67)

Division 2

Legionaires 399 (Chris Squibb 58), Likely Lads 361 (Phil Nutman 51)

All Stars 445 (Michael Wakeham 71), Hardys Admirals 439 (Steve Done 61)

Pinups 462 (Carl Sargent 73), Shipmates 401 (James Bennett 64)

Zulu Mechanics 427 (Cade Crabb 65), Diamonds 427 (Candice Myatt 64)

Chapelhay Blues 433 (Andy Makin 65), Pinball wizards 391 (Lexie Ginifer 59)

Spit Roast Eagles W/O Hardys Hitmen

Division 3

Atoms 356 (Carter Wareham 58), Loose Women 310 (Sue Gordge 47)

United 401 (Greg Black 60), Pasmen 372 (Jayden Waldron 59)

Wyke Abbots 381 (G Lexter 55), Admiral Allsorts 403 (Karen Coombs 65)

Admirals Assassins 343 (Issac Lewis 54), Wyke Missorts 388 (Channine Brooks 57)

Piranhas 337 (Shirley Barrett 47), Aussie Rocks 339 (R Taylor 48)

Yo Yo's 328 (Tracy Williams 47), Shipwrecked 339 (Sam Munro, Connor Saddington 52)

05/09/2026

Prelim KO Cup Results

Red Barrells 419 (C Hallet 63)
All-Stars 423 (D O'Donovan 61)

Hardys Admirals 426 (S Walton 58)
Bees 457 (R Clarke 74)

Chapelhay Charmers 436 (D Copp 64)
69ers 434 (C Sheppard 62)

Shamrocks 404 (A Barber, C Warburton 60)
Hardys Hitmen 420 (S Mowlam 68)

Do Nuts 391 (M Murphy 53)
Wyke Missorts 364 (A Sheppherd 53)

Admirals Assassins 334 (J Harper 51)
Shipwrecked 420 (J Watters 60)

Wyke Abbots 408 (A Watts 64)
Likely Lads 409 (P Nutman 61)

05/09/2026

All fixture books and scorecards for the upcoming season have been delivered to home alleys yesterday evening.

Couple of quick reminders from the Sec & I :
Winning Team to submit picture of score card via the whatsapp chat.

Any sign ons of new players to be submitted ahead of start of game by 20:45

Any issues or queries - please do contact myself or @⁨Ben Hayne⁩ (Sec) or any of the committee
Have a great season everyone , Happy Skittling 🥳

16/08/2026

Season 2026 - 2027
All dates are Week Beginning

UPDATED!! (Prev post was the incorrect fixtures - Apologies for any confusion!) - These will be emailed out tomorrow

Division 3

31-Aug-26 KNOCKOUT CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND

07-Sep-26 11-Jan-27

Atoms vs Loose Women
United vs Pasmen
Wyke Abbots vs Admiral Allsorts
Admiral Assassins vs Wyke Missorts
Piranhas vs Aussie Rocks
Yo Yo's vs Shipwrecked
Bye2 vs Bye3

14-Sep-26 18-Jan-27

Shipwrecked vs Bye2
Aussie Rocks vs Yo Yo's
Wyke Missorts vs Piranhas
Admiral Allsorts vs Admiral Assassins
Pasmen vs Wyke Abbots
Loose Women vs United
Bye3 vs Atoms

21-Sep-26 25-Jan-27

United vs Atoms
Wyke Abbots vs Loose Women
Admiral Assassins vs Pasmen
Piranhas vs Admiral Allsorts
Yo Yo's vs Wyke Missorts
Bye2 vs Aussie Rocks
Shipwrecked vs Bye3

28-Sep-26 KNOCKOUT CUP 1ST ROUND

05-Oct-26 01-Feb-27

Aussie Rocks vs Shipwrecked
Wyke Missorts vs Bye2
Admiral Allsorts vs Yo Yo's
Pasmen vs Piranhas
Loose Women vs Admiral Assassins
Bye3 vs United
Atoms vs Wyke Abbots


12-Oct-26 08-Feb-27

Wyke Abbots vs United
Admiral's Assassins vs Atoms
Piranhas vs Loose Women
Yo Yo's vs Pasmen
Bye2 vs Admirals Allsorts
Shipwrecked vs Wyke Missorts
Aussie Rocks vs Bye3

15-Feb-27 KNOCKOUT & SECRETARY'S CUP QUARTER FINALS

19-Oct-26 22-Feb-27

Wyke Missorts vs Aussie Rocks
Admiral Allsorts vs Shipwrecked
Pasmen vs Bye2
Loose Women vs Yo Yo's
Bye3 vs Wyke Abbots
Atoms vs Pirnahas
United vs Admiral Assassins

26-Oct-26 KNOCKOUT CUP 2ND ROUND & SECRETARY'S CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND

02-Nov-26 01-Mar-27

Admiral's Assassins vs Wyke Abbots
Piranhas vs United
Yo Yo's vs Atoms
Bye2 vs Loose Women
Shipwrecked vs Pasmen
Aussie Rocks vs Admiral Allsorts
Wyke Missorts vs Bye3

08-Mar-27 PAIRS WEEK

09-Nov-26 15-Mar-27

Admiral Allsorts vs Wyke Missorts
Pasmen vs Aussie Rocks
Loose Women vs Shipwrecked
Bye3 vs Admiral's Assassins
Atoms vs Bye2
United vs Yo Yo's
Wyke Abbots vs Piranhas

29-Mar-27 SINGLES WEEK

16-Nov-26 05-Apr-27

Piranhas vs Admiral's Assassins
Yo Yo's vs Wyke Abbots
Bye2 vs United
Shipwrecked vs Atoms
Aussie Rocks vs Loose Women
Wyke Missorts vs Pasmen
Admiral Allsorts vs Bye3

23-Nov-26 12-Apr-27

Pasmen vs Admiral Allsorts
Loose Women vs Wyke Missorts
Bye3 vs Piranhas
Atoms vs Aussie Rocks
United vs Shipwrecked
Wyke Abbots vs Bye2
Admiral Assassins vs Yo Yo's

17-Apr-27 Youth Competition

19-Apr-27 KNOCKOUT & SECRETARY'S CUP SEMI FINALS

30-Nov-26 26-Apr-27

Yo-Yo's vs Piranhas
Bye2 vs Admirals Assassins
Shipwrecked vs Wyke Abbots
Aussie Rocks vs United
Wyke Missorts vs Atoms
Admiral Allsorts vs Loose Women
Pasmen vs Bye3

07-Dec-26 03-May-27

Loose Women vs Pasmen
Bye3 vs Yo Yo's
Atoms vs Admiral Allsorts
United vs Wyke Missorts
Wyke Abbots vs Aussie Rocks
Admiral Assassins vs Shipwrecked
Piranhas vs Bye 2

14-Dec-26 SECRETARY'S CUP 1ST ROUND

04-Jan-27 10-May-27

Bye2 vs Yo-Yo's
Shipwrecked vs Piranhas
Aussie Rocks vs Admiral Assassins
Wyke Missorts vs Wyke Abbots
Pasmen vs Atoms
Loose Women vs Bye3
Admiral Allsorts vs United

20-May-27 SECRETARY'S CUP FINAL
21-May-27 KNOCKOUT CUP FINAL
28-May-27 PAIRS FINAL
18-Jun-27 PRESENTATION NIGHT
09-Jul-27 AGM

16/08/2026

All Fixtures for the season have been posted here on FB -
These will be emailed out with all team contact information including home alleys etc tomorrow.

13/06/2026

Season 25/26

Div 1 Winners - Wyke Social Club

Div 1 Runners Up - Rock Star Army

Div 1 Spoons - Hardys Admirals