Ulster casting club days

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Today was members 175g day and 4 casters showed up, injuries and romantic weekend keeping others at bay, well it is valentines weekend after all, just us old married guys were allowed to cast. The forecast was for a south east wind of 23mph and rain from 2pm, we got a easterly wind (cross court) and rain at 12.30pm. Given the forecast we set up in the upper field casting from flat ground up the hill, now this field has been covered in silage so was a bit slippy under foot and add in the early rain it became very difficult to cast. We decide to cut short the casting by one round and head for the cars given the conditions a wise choice. Anyway top marks to Stevie on a fine display of casting winning today with a 245y cast, the battle for second was where the action was, as each cast saw Louis and myself change positions. Thanks to all for helping set up take down and move the court.

results for 175g day 16/2/25

Stevie = 245y

MC = 189y

Louis = 187y

Graeme = 181y

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Sunday the 2nd of March 2025 is a normal field day but this month will see us run the TRC memorial (16th March) so maybe practice all 4 leads and your ground cast. Hope to see you all there and no vehicles allowed in the field

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Today was a normal field day in which casters can cast any lead they choose, with the TRC event soon some practice their ground cast. We had one daycaster today and a welcome return of Cain who managed a pb today, well done lad. Now for the weather report, it was forecasted to be a south west wind which meant setting up the oche at the top of the hill and aiming the court towards the gate, this meant a slight slope to the oche but we are used to it by now. The wind was mainly south west most of the day but did shift a bit towards the last few rounds, it was a steady 10/11mph with gust of 15 mph so not a bad day and it stayed dry for a change.


Results for 2/2/25

Benny 150g = 208y otg
100g = 205y otg

Rath 175g = 172y
150g = 172y

MC 175g = 186y otg
150g = 231y
125g = 234y
100g = 221y

Stevie 175g = 269y
150g = 263y

Louis 150g = 205y
125g = 210y

Graeme 175g = 211y

daycaster

Cain 150g = 208y PB

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This Sunday the 16th March 2025 will us run the TRC memorial. Its our tribute to the late great Terry Carroll of zziplex fame. In the TRC we cast all 4 core leads one of which must be a ground cast, the caster with the best aggregate score wins. There is 4 casts per lead so a total of 16 casts, therefore it will be a long day so please be early. Once again I would like to remind everyone that vehicles are not allowed into the fields, sorry. Hope to see you all there.

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Today we ran the TRC memorial in honor of the late great Terry Carroll of Zziplex, basically we cast all 4 core leads but one lead has to be a ground cast. We had a glorious day with very high pressure, lots of sun and very little breeze. The breeze blew in a north east direction so we got set up in the flatter field, casting away from the barns. There was 10 casters in total, 8 members and 2 daycasters . This is an open competition so anyone can partake but we only had 8 competitors who entered the TRC and with 4 casts per lead it was going to be a long day. The first lead up was the mighty 175g which all competitors choose to choose as their ground cast lead and a big well done to Gareth who managed a pb on it. Conditions where tough but as we got to the lighter leads it got tougher and folks where starting to tire, so everyone distances were down on what they normally are but Rath managed to get a 100g pb. Top bombing goes to Stevie for some fine casting in tough conditions to take top spot, the main battle was for third place with the trophy changing hand throughout the day.

Results for TRC 16/3/25

All 175g, all OTG

Stevie = 217y
Gareth = 195y PB
Benny = 180y
Graeme = 179y
MC = 175y
Louis = 171y
Tommy = 162y
Rath =162y

All 150g

Stevie = 221y
MC = 210y
Graeme =202y
Benny = 182y
Louis = 181y
Gareth = 181y
Tommy = 179y
Rath = 177y

All 125g

Stevie = 237y
MC = 210y
Benny = 198y
Louis = 197y
Graeme = 195y
Tommy = 183y
Gareth = 177y
Rath = 149y

All 100g

Stevie = 226y
MC = 202y
Louis = 196y
Benny = 191y
Graeme = 176y
Tommy = 168y
Rath = 160y PB
Gareth = ncr

Results for TRC

1st = Stevie 901y
2nd = MC 797y
3rd = Graeme 752y
4th = Benny 751y
5th = Louis 745y
6th = Tommy 692y
7th = Rath 645y
8th = Gareth 553y

Daycasters

Thomas Hill 125g = 171y

Lin Li 150g = 150y

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there will be no casting next Sunday the 30th as its mothers day

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next Sunday the 13th of April 2025 will be a normal field day, hope to see you all there

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Today was a normal field day or so we thought, we arrived to cattle in the normal field and the only field free was the one beside the house. For safety reasons we set up at the house end of the field and cast into the wind. The weather was great, sunshine and a 9 to 15 mph wind both in our faces, not to be stopped we cast into the wind which meant a heavy lead day and a chance to work on our cast. Even though the wind was against us two casters managed a pb, well done to Lin and Graeme. Top bombing go to Stevie who cast the 200g lead an impressive 238 yards into the wind. All in all it was a tough day but at least it was dry.

Results for 13/4/42025

Benny 200g = 171y
175g = 176y

MC 175g = 177y

Stevie 200g = 238y

Graeme 200g = 184y PB

Louis 175g = 184y

Daycasters

Lin 150g = 157y PB

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next Sunday the 27th of April is meant to be 150g practice day but if its anything like last time bring plug casting gear just in case

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event cancelled as there was cattle in all the fields

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I will be in contact with the farmer later in the week to see if there is a field available

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casting cancelled this weekend

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casting on Sunday the 25th may is dependent on availability of the field as it may be grown for silage

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casting cancelled as there is cattle in the fields

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casting on the 7th June 2025 will be a normal field day, if we have a field that is. I will contact the farmer later in the week unless someone want to take a run up and speak to him in person

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no casting this Sunday as the grass is too long and there's cattle in the other fields

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the grass hasn't been cut yet so no casting this Sunday

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will be contacting the farmer on Wednesday to see if the grass has been cut.

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good news the grass is cut and gathered in, so we are casting this Sunday the 6th July 2025. Hope to see you there