Rainey storms to Trials success


Very well done too Alan Rainey on winning the NIPA Mens Team International Trials and a space on the Northern Ireland Mens 'A' squad heading off to the 2018 EBA European Championships in April to compete against the top nations and cueists from all over Europe. Alan followed up his 20/25 from last weekend with 17/25 today Sunday 21st January to top the pile. Trevor Whiteside, Neil McFaul (after a play off), Kyle Kirkwood and Paul Harris gained automatic spots on the Mens B Team after finishing in the relevant qualifying positions . Scores as follows - Best two from three days /50 -

37 - Alan Rainey
34 - Paul Harris
34 - Trevor Whiteside
33 - Kyle Kirkwood
32 - Neil McFaul
32 - Steven Strain
30 - Michael Thompson
27 - Ryan Scott
27 - Chris Ross
26 - Kenny English
25 - Kenny Geddis
25 - Andy Baillie
22 - Paddy McGivern
21 - Warren Miskimmin
16 - Jordan McKee
11 - Thomas Fleming

In the photo (left to right)
Alan Rainey (Ballymena), Trevor Whiteside (Carrickfergus), Neil McFaul (Larne), Kyle Kirkwood (Ballyclare), Paul Harris (Carrickfergus)