Pool

LADIES ON FIRE:

Cornwall ladies gave a brilliant performance at home to Wiltshire for this month's match. Cornwall started very strongly winning the first section 9-2 and then went on to win every section after that, 8-3, 6-5 and 7-4. This gave the Cornwall ladies a well deserved final score of 30-14. With great performances from all the girls but in particular player of the match Becky (Bambi) Cocks who won 4/4 along with Paula Pope.

Team: Nikki Billing, Paula Pope, Sharon Barbery, Becky Cocks, Stacey Hancock, Jenny Hammett, Su Pettis Martin, Emma Rowett, Nicky Moore, Becky Shirley, Carol Stephens (capt).

MEN'S A TEAM:

Cornwall A got their campaign back on track with a convincing 33-11 win against a poor Wiltshire side. Cornwall started the match slowly winning the first section 7-4 before changing up a gear to win the second and third sections 9-2 a piece. The last section saw an 8-3 win to secure victory at a canter. Brian Phillips and Kalvin Ashwood both recorded four wins from four, the later on debut. Most of the rest of the squad all chipped in with three wins including Simon Martin who was also making his 'A' team debut for the year. Elsewhere Bristol lost 25-19 to Somerset which puts Cornwall back to the top of the table with an away trip to Dorset next on the agenda.

Team: Brian Phillips, Kalvin Ashwood, Gary Roberts, Jeremy Hooper, Lance Taylor, Russell Moore, Simon Martin, Matthew Cook, Mark Harvey, Antony Hasson and Ryan Nicholls (capt).

MEN'S B TEAM:

Cornwall raced away with this match right from the first frame winning the first section 8-3. They continued to punish any mistakes made by Wiltshire winning the second section 9-2. By this time Wiltshire players heads had gone down and it was only a matter of how many Cornwall could rack up. Third section was won by 9-2 and final section by 10-1 leaving Cornwall 36-8 winners on the day and Cornwall now are just 11 points off the top of region six table. Good performances on the day were Andy Hall, Stuart Baker, Gareth Ball, Gareth Buckingham, Mike Hancock and Ricky Hughes all winning their four frames.

Team: Simon Williams, Gareth Ball, Nick Rowe, Gary Hodgson, Lee Sturtridge, Ricky Hughes, Stuart Baker, Mike Hancock, Gareth Buckingham, Chris Edge, Keith Anstis, Graham Taylor, Andy Hall (capt).

Darts

CORNWALL SUPER LEAGUE:

Lucky Kiss B (Bude) suffered their first defeat in the men's Premier East Division of the Cornwall Super League when they were beaten 7-5 by championship rivals Bar Mez (Torpoint). However, they are still title favourites, boasting a 10-point advantage with eight matches remaining. Ploughboy Inn (Saltash) went down 7-5 against London Inn A (Kilkhampton), despite having Mark Palmer topping the averages with 28.83, while Simon McClary (27.32) gave a good account of himself in Bodmin AFC's 8-4 victory over Callington Social Club. Lucky Kiss A (Bude) returned from Wadebridge Social Club with a 7-5 victory while Top of the Town (Newquay) had to settle for a share of the spoils against Westgate Inn (Launceston).

MEN'S PREMIER WEST:

Astro Club B (Penzance) consolidated their position at the top of men's Premier West with an 8-4 victory against Helston AFC A. Brian Jones (27.94) registered the week's top average while team mate Danny May (26.37) top scored with 18 ton plusses which included three maximum 180's. Second-placed Western Inn (St Austell) received good service from Matt Knowles (26.57) and Tyrone Stephen (26.70) in their 7-5 defeat of Godolphin Arms (Newquay) while Redruth CC A and Hawkins Arms finished all square. Rob Ruberry (27.00) caught the eye, despite finishing up on the wrong end of a 9-3 scoreline when Queen Arms (Constantine) suffered a 9-3 defeat at White Hart (Camborne). Clipper Way Inn (Falmouth) with Adam Averiss (27.66) prominent, defeated Swan Inn (Truro) 9-3 while The Croft (St Ives) held Britannia Inn A (Truro) to a 6-6 draw.

LADIES' PREMIER EAST:

Jubilee Inn (Torpoint) continued their domination of Ladies' Premier East by beating second-placed Churchill Bars (Wadebridge) 5-2, to lead the table by 16 points. They were inspired by Annie Lane (19.98), who remains unbeaten at the top of the individual table, while topping the week's averages was Nikki Furse (21.17), who helped Camelford Cons to a 5-2 victory over Mount Charles Social Club (St Austell). Teresa Hames (19.27) gave a good account of herself in Ploughboy Inn's (Saltash) 4-3 victory over Lucky Kiss, for whom Sue Venables (18.33) also shone. In the remaining matches, the two Menheniot teams from the White Hart both won by the odd game of seven when the A side were winners against Callington Social Club B and the B side defeated Callington Social Club A.

League tables on Sport Digest, Page 107.

Beach Volleyball

HAVING A BALL:

Secondary schools from across Cornwall gathered this week on the beach at Perranporth. The sun shone on the excited athletes as they battled it out for title of beach volleyball champions. The event had been organised by Gemma Wilson, senior competition manager, with the Countryman Volleyball Club running the event on the day. The club are working in partnership with the competition managers in the county to try and develop volleyball within schools. School teams travelled to the event from Roseland, Launceston, Bodmin, Redruth and Fowey with teams competing in two age groups, U13s and U15s. The beach volleyball competition was a fantastic opportunity to introduce all levels of players to the game in an amazing location. Community Sports leaders from Truro College assisted the umpires on the day with scoring. Country Men Volleyball Club ran a weekend of charity volleyball on Perranporth over the entire weekend, raising money for SAFA. Gemma Wilson said: "Alan Conquest and the team from Countryman Volleyball Club have done a fantastic job running this event. We hope in the future to get leagues happening within the county, to enable schools to access regular volleyball competition. "Many thanks to everyone from the club who gave up their free time to make the event such a success."

Results. U13, 1 Redruth; 2 Bodmin A; U15, 1 Bodmin A, 2 Fowey A; Ladies, 1 Launceston; 2 Bodmin A.

Grass track

DOUBLE HEADER:

Cornwall Solo Grass Track Club host a double header weekend of race action at the Truthan Farm, St Erme venue over the weekend. On Sunday the club host a benefit meeting for popular sidecar passenger Phil Stoneman who has recently undergone surgery to remove part of a leg which was badly damaged in an accident at the 2008 British Masters Championship while racing with Helston's Richard Thomas. A large entry of 120 competitors have entered a meeting which promises to provide plenty of entertainment for race fans with a number of top national riders joining the regular sidecar field including Steve Smith, Rob Wilson and John Hiscock. The 1,000cc left hand sidecars and 500cc Sidecars will also be making rare appearances in Cornwall. A competitive line up of solo riders and youth racing completes the program. Track action starts with practice at 10.45am and the first race at 12.30pm. During the evening an auction of some 40 items will take place to raise funds for Phil. On Saturday a competitive entry will contest 43-race programme with the club's grand slam trophies up for grabs. Joining the usual line up of up to 350cc and 500cc solos, youth and 1,000cc right hand sidecars will be joined by the 1,000cc left hand sidecars making a rare appearance in Cornwall. Track action starts with practice at 12.45pm and the first race at 2.30pm. During the evening an auction of some 40 items will take place to raise funds for Phil. The venue will be signposted from the A30 Carland Cross roundabout. Admission is £7 for adults, £4 for senior citizens and children U14 free. A discounted entry is available for both days.

Bowls

EASY FOR BODMIN:

Having reached the semi-finals of the mixed millennium competition, Bodmin travelled to the neutral green at Bude to meet their opponents, Stratton. From the very start Bodmin were in control and by halfway were leading on all three rinks, a total of 26 shots ahead. Bodmin then increased their lead and were never really under any pressure, finally progressing to the divisional final by beating Stratton 79 shots to 32.

Rink scores: Barbara) Jones 32 D Clark 10; G Bunt 20 T Darvill 12; B Jones 27 G Maynard 10.

In the ladies' secretaries competition, Barbara Jones won through to the county semi-finals at St Austell in September. In her third and final game on Monday, against Liskeard's Viv Pacey, Barbara found herself well behind but managed to pull back to 19 shots apiece. In a tense final end both combattants trailed the jack in turn to be lying shot but it was Barbara who won the duel 21 shots to 19. In the CBL, Bodmin B failed to beat Wadebridge A by the slimmest of margins, two shots, and therefore could only manage a single point. Bodmin C had an outstanding win versus Kensey Vale B, 4-1.

Rink scores: Bodmin B v Wadebridge A: B Jones 28 R Jones 14; R Thompson 15 R Priestley 25; B Carter 16 D Swaby 22. Bodmin C v Kensey B: A Mitchell 20 T Coward 13; A Webber 12 D Mills 21; G Spittey 24 I Barber 20.

Bodmin ladies had a comfortable win in the Date league at Saltash, 45 shots to 27 but lost in the Rippon by seven shots.

Rink scores: Date: B Mugford 22 F Lambourne 16; B Jones 23 J Waye 11. Rippon: E Rowe 15 15 C May 22.

In two mixed friendlies against first Lostwithiel, then Redruth, Bodmin came out on top by 72 and 15 shots respectively.

Motor trial

ALEX RISES:

Fine clear skies greeted riders for the running of the Colwith two day event. With 80 plus riders for Saturday's trial, three laps of eight subs, were used in the stream and over banks, roots and well-placed boulders. While well used these days the ground still proved well able to take marks off the unwary. With sections marked on the easy side, scores were kept to a reasonable level. On the blue course, young Alex Bland had an excellent ride for a single dab with Ian Martin and Simon James, following behind on six.

Blue course: Prem, A Bland 1. Youth A, K Hancock 15. Blue / White course: Prem, J Young 13. White course: Prem, S Tabb 10, 1st class, A Barnes 12, C Anstee 12. 2nd class G Yelland 13. Youth A. C Mooney 4. Youth B, D Yelland 15. Yellow course: Prem, K Morcom 8, 1st class, J Bassett 14, 2nd class, K Vercoe 15. Youth A, W Hoskin 43. Youth B, R Tremaine 18.Trailbike, R Parkyn 14. Pre 65, T Vercoe 16. T/S, S Dymond 39. Red course: Prem, D Parr 7.

After Saturday's fine day for the trial, Sunday dawned damp but fortunately cleared and with only a further light shower stayed dry for the rest of the event. With laps cut to eight, six and four and five sections per lap going, while not easy flowed smoothly. The five sections ranged from easy to hard with sections three and five taking the most marks. Section five while looking straight forward cut up a little, and with loose rocks on the stream bed proved very testing and took a lot of marks.

Results: 8 Laps: Prem, G Edyvean 8, 1st class, S Dustow 13 and Time Cup, A Bland 16, I Martin 33, 2nd class, J Young 34, M Denslow 42. 6 Laps: Prem, A Cundy 10,1st class, K Martin 30, M Dustow 32, S Jose 38 and Time cup,2nd class, A Johnston 50, F Banfield 58, H Tanzer 59, R Nancarrow 63, T Edwards 63, R Truscott 66. 4 Laps: Prem, G Jane 41, 1st class, P Kellands 61.

Croquet

OPEN DAY:

Cornwall Croquet Club's Open Day, on Sunday started with ominous dark clouds overhead and a light shower. However, the weather inland probably was responsible for the disappointing number of visitors during the day. Visitors get the chance to play golf croquet, after some basic tuition by club members, who then shepherd them around the lawns. Fortunately, the weather cleared up and those visitors who came enjoyed the experience, challenge and the friendly atmosphere at the club. Several potential new members will attend the four-week coaching course before deciding whether or not to join the club who will be playing host to a local WI and also to members of the Porthpean Golf Club on two evenings in July. Several organisations have been entertained in the past; having a fun evening of golf croquet, and other allied competitions, with the attendant help of club members. Some students from Poltair School also have an annual visit for a taster session. Club afternoons are Wednesday and Saturday for Association Croquet, Thursday & Sunday for Golf Croquet, starting at 2pm. visitors are very welcome. For more information phone 01726 65904.