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The final box was ticked on the extended 2021/2022 Guernsey football league and cup fixtures last night at the Corbet Field.

It was two under 13's sides who completed the last game of the season when Vale Rec faced Sylvans for the Wally Chick Trophy.

The game was entertaining and competitive with a final score that didn't really do justice to the losers, Sylvans, who played well and kept their spirits high right to the whistle.

But the glory and the trophy went to Vale Rec who showed their class right across the pitch.

I enjoyed having the nice summer evening sunshine to photograph in and my pics are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE 2022 WALLY CHICK TROPHY GAME

The GVC riders were out on Sunday morning making good use of gravity for Round 3 of the Downhill series.

The track had been set out through the La Pomare site and benefited from an additional section across the lane and through a field, which was actually part of someones garden!

Great appreciation must go to the owners for allowing the Club this access.

This extension came with a spectacular setting and was a picturesque backdrop to some of my photos.... equals a happy photog!!

I've uploaded my pics to a new Gallery. Click the link to view....
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 3 OF THE MTB GRAVITY SERIES

As I found my diary had a blank page on Saturday (a rarity for a weekend) I set out to find something to photograph.

A quick search found that the Guernsey Softball Association had several games taking place at Beau Sejour. As it was twelve months since the last time I covered this sport the decision was made.

I compromised/shared my time between the new garden I'm designing and the photography by completing a bit more planting in the morning - leaving the afternoon for the photography.

The friendly atmosphere at the game meant it was very enjoyable covering the action. A bright sunny day was also a help!

I photographed two games... Manor Farm Donkeys v Tomahawks and Manor Farm Misfits v Liberate Lions.

My pics can be viewed here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST SOFTBALL PICS

After leaving the fun on the beach at the Autocross end of season meeting I headed on to The Track.

Cars were swapped for bikes, sand for tarmac.

The GMC&CC Twisty Sprint is always non-stop action as the organising is really good... this provides track action without any holdups. Riders benefit from having multiple runs. But they must need a rest... or at least a beer or two by the end of the day.

I made good use of the vantage points and took a load of pics. Follow this link to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE GMC&CC TWISTY SPRINT

Tradition was followed at the last race meeting of the Autocross season.

The Guernsey Autocross Club organised an 'end of term' fun day on the sand at Chouet beach. This offers club members a chance to have a laugh as the pressure of chasing championships is over.

Various different races were organised including the Media race where Press, TV and Radio personalities had a chance to go head to head in battle. Well done to Luke Webb from Island FM for crossing the finish line first.

And a special mention for Sophie Rabey - one of my mates at the Guernsey Press - as she got third place and a podium finish.

I was able to spend a few more minutes at Chouet before going on to the next job. This enabled me to take a few more pics of the 'Chained' race. Two cars are literally tied together... and it looked like fun!

Follow this link to view the pics:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE 2022 AUTOCROSS FUN MEETING
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With the Rugby Siam Cup games returning to Footes Lane last Saturday the local Men's and Women's teams faced Jersey for the second time in quick succession.

The previous games were held in Jersey and resulted in a decisive win for the Guernsey men but the women were just beaten.

So this set the scene for the return match and whilst the men were confident in another win it was the women who were really fired up to undo the previous result.

And I'm pleased to say that Guernsey Raiders took both the games. The men with a huge win - 52-0! The Guernsey Raiders Ladies also got their hands back on the trophy with a hard fought win - 13-12!

Fantastic work by everyone!

I photographed the women's game and those pics are now online. Sadly I had another event I had to go to so no pics of the men.
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2022 WOMENS SIAM CUP GALLERY

Talking as a photographer sometimes you are gifted just the right conditions.

Whilst weather... fog, rain, evening light, can all play a part in setting a scene for a photographer sadly we haven't really got any control of what we are given. At least that is the case if you photograph a 'timed' event - which sports are.

If you take pics of say landscapes then you can chose if you go out the front door after looking out at the sky and the weather forecast. If it doesn't look promising... well there is always tomorrow.

But if you photograph events then you have to turn up and make the best of what you are given.

Sometimes it is better than others and today was one of the good ones.

At Round two of the GVC MTB Enduro at La Pomare the light was really special so I made the best of it as who knows when I will be so lucky again?

Take a look at my pics here:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 2 OF THE GVC ENDURO SERIES

The Under 16's Upton was played for the John Leatt Memorial Trophy at St Peters on Sunday.

Sylvans hosted the Jersey visitors St Pauls.

It was the Jersey champions who showed greater skill and motivation and they never really looked under pressure... even after one of their team was injured needing a trip to A&E and also having a player sent off.

I popped up to St Peters to take a few pics of the game:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE 2022 U16's UPTON

I have previously commented that it is great that Sports are returning to their 'normal' fixture lists. The damage done by the Covid lock-down's is being undone. Fantastic!

I was at the Guernsey v Jersey Snooker Inter-Insular at the Gremlin Club and it was a case of normal service is resumed.

As the finals evening of matches was due to start at a time that conflicted with the FA Cup Final - Liverpool v Chelsea I half expected that there would be a delay... and I was right!

Once the football result was decided after penalties the action took to the baize. Sadly it was the Crapo's who took the overall team win.

As it was likely to be a late night I'd already left so I didn't witness the downfall of team Guernsey!

My pics of the event are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2022 SNOOKER INTER-INSULAR

The unusual conditions at Round-1 of the GVC Summer Crit series made for a contrasting gallery of pics.

As we know there has been a lack of rain for weeks and the soil is now parched dry. It was this that meant the large entry for this first MTB Crit of the year lifted a dusty haze along the dirt tracks.

I was quick to identify the photo opportunity and I managed to capture some of the back-lit sections. I was pleased with the results.

But as I moved around the circuit the conditions were quite different. The feature then became the low warm evening light.

So it was unusual to capture a selection of pics that were so different - but very enjoyable.

Follow this link to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND-1 OF THE MTB CRIT

The latest update features pics of the Table Tennis Green Trophy Inter-Insular at Hougue du Pommier.

This event was another of the many that lost a couple of years due to Covid but the Guernsey and Jersey teams were right up to speed when they met for this years competition.

Games took place spread over a couple of days with a tally being kept for the overall winning team.... and Guernsey took the crown!

I popped down for the men's Green Trophy finals and I've added a gallery featuring the action here:
CLICK TOP VIEW THE TABLE TENNIS GREEN TROPHY

Gravity is pretty important for everything on earth and yet we take it for granted.

It can also be a useful tool when you sit on an MTB at the top of a hill.

This natural force of nature was used to good effect by riders taking part in Round 1 of the 2022 GVC MTB Gravity Series at Pleinmont.

I was there capturing some of the action on a very dry and slippery course that caught out many competitors.

But as always there were plenty of smiles and I even overheard one of the junior riders complaining that he wanted another run. Oh to be young again!

My pics are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 1 OF THE 2022 GRAVITY SERIES

I thought I'd just make a quick update to let those people who have been waiting for the Inter-Insular Volleyball pics know they are online (at least for the Ladies).

Sorry for the delay but I've been a bit stacked with work. However the first Gallery is now online and it features Guernsey Women v Jersey Women... with a win for the Guern's, NICE!

EDIT: The Men's pics are now online too. Click the links to view the latest updates:
CLICK TO VIEW THE WOMENS 2022 VOLLEYBALL INTER-INSULAR
CLICK TO VIEW THE MENS 2022 VOLLEYBALL INTER-INSULAR

What happens when a photographer has too much time on his hands.... well I now know!

The Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club organised a two-day Hill Climb at the Val des Terres last weekend and I decided to cover the events. I thought I'd factored in the excess of time by finding other events to cover on each day. The plan was to limit the time at the hill.

It seemed logical that if I only spent two half days capturing the action that (simple maths!) that the time would add up to one day... just like a normal one day event. Simple!

But somehow it didn't work out. Don't ask me to explain as I have no idea why. I ended taking more pics than I planned!

So since they are now 'in the can' it would be a waste not to upload them!

Here they are if you're interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE MANY TWO-DAY HILLCLIMB PICS

Supported by Guernsey Arts the long established and experienced Elysium played as Pink Floyd to two full houses at Beau Sejour, 27th and 28th May 2022.

The gig was notable for being 'the complete package'. All aspects of a large scale gig were covered with a high quality live performance by Elysium complemented by great sound, lighting and graphics designed by local students.

The result was certainly a memorable highlight of the Guernsey music scene.

This gallery features my pics of the second night....
CLICK TO VIEW ELYSIUM as PINK FLOYD

It always pains me deeply to have to record that Guernsey was beaten by Jersey in any form of sport and competition.

But I'll bite my tongue and add the news that our Under 16's football team went down 3-0 to the Jersey youngsters at the Corbet Field when the Junior Muratti took place yesterday.

Sadly, for a Guern, Jersey deserved to win the Nigel Gavey Memorial Trophy as they were clearly the better side.

We keep our fingers crossed for a better result next year.

My pics of the game are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE UNDER 16's MURATTI PICS

A very quick note to advize you that the pics of the National Two South Rugby game between Guernsey Raiders and Canterbury RFC are now online.

You can view the Gallery by following this link:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PICS OF GUERNSEY RAIDERS v CANTERBURY RFC

It was a Bank Holiday.... so how do you think I spent my time?

A quick search of my picture galleries would soon give you a clue!

Bank Holidays in Guernsey usually give an opportunity to the Motor Sport community to dust off their machinery and get out to play.

And so I found myself track-side at the first Le Val des Terres hill climb of the 2022 season. This Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club event had a good sized entry and as I wandered through the pits at the start of the day there was some interesting new kit on show. There were also a few new faces.

With it being nice and sunny too I really enjoyed getting back around the noise and action that feature in this sport.

I've added a comprehensive Gallery of pics for you to explore here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GMC&CC HILL CLIMB GALLERY

I think we can all agree that the 2022 Keith Falla Easter Full Course Cross Country was blessed with perfect weather. That hasn't always been the case.

It was great to see a good entry for the event. In fact the full weekend program of running events were all well supported.

I spent a couple of hours down at L'Ancresse photographing the competition. Follow this link to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2022 EASTER CROSS COUNTRY

It was great to see another sport back and busy after shaking off two years of disruption.

I was been sent along to the Rohais Badminton Halls to photograph the Easter Open Tournament. I think it is ten years since I last photographed this popular tournament but it was somehow familiar territory for me.

The match play is near non-stop with a stream of players taking to the courts competing in various categories. I made two visits to try and do justice to the amount of activity but I have probably failed miserably!

However I hope my Gallery of pics will give some idea of the game play.

Follow this link to view the pics:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2022 BADMINTON OPEN TOURNAMENT