Sport in Ayrshire - Ayrshire Post

Basketball: Troon Tornadoes lose to league leaders Edinburgh Kings

THE two game winning streak of Troon Tornadoes senior men came to an abrupt halt against league leaders Edinburgh Kings at the Citadel.Read

Angling reports: October 7

SPRINGWATER FISHERY (Dalrymple): the Pollok Angling Club had a bait and fly competition when winner was R. Brown who landed four fish for 8lbs14oz. He then went on to catch and release.Read

Volleyball: Troon men score their biggest win in 17 years

TROON volleyball men have started the season with the biggest win in their 17 year history.Read

Basketball: Troon Tornadoes beat Boroughmuir Blaze

TROON Tornadoes senior men beat Boroughmuir Blaze 78-49 in Edinburgh, despite mustering only seven players and running into foul trouble.Read

Angling reports: September 30

COYLE WATER FISHERY (Coylton): the fly pond has fished very well with fish taking all types of small flies fished slowly.Read

Angling reports: September 23

SPRINGWATER FISHERY (Dalrymple): the fishery will return to normal stocking this week as the problems with the water temperature and oxygen levels are now back to normal.Read

Ayr Archery Club plan a taster day at Carrick Academy

AYR Archery Club are holding an archery taster day at Carrick Academy, Maybole, on Sunday, October 2.Read

Record entry for Prestwick Sailing Club’s youth regatta

PRESTWICK Sailing Club hosted a youth regatta with a record entry of 97 boats from as far afield as Findhorn on the Moray coast, Aberdeen and Arran.Read

Ayr Ice Rink holds open day

AYR Ice Rink is holding an open day on Sunday.Read

Angling reports: September 16

BURNS TROUT FISHERY (Tarbolton): winners of the open pairs competition on Sunday were Robert McFarlane and Allan Taylor with eight fish for 16lb 9oz.Read

Angling reports: September 9

COYLE WATER FISHERY (Coylton): another great week’s fishing with most anglers catching their bags. The fish have been taking most flies especially small dries.Read

Prestwick Cricket Club seal promotion with win over Fauldhouse

GAVIN PITT insists Prestwick Cricket Club are on a winner – no matter what happens with league reorganisation.Read

Ayr Cricket Club beat Drumpellier to seal league status

AYR secured their Premier League status with an emphatic victory over Drumpellier at Cambusdoon on Saturday.Read

Ayr Men’s Hockey Club end 50 year wait for festival win

AYR Men’s Hockey Club have finally secured a win in their own tournament almost 50 years after its inception.Read

BURNS TROUT FISHERY (Tarbolton): the fishery is holding an open pairs competition (fly or bait) on Sunday, September 11 from 8am to 4pm. Four fish limit each angler, cost £15 per angler (£30 a pair), heaviest team bag wins, trophies for first three. Bookings to 07527 405715.Read

Angling roundup: August 26

BURNS TROUT FISHERY (Tarbolton): winner of the Mima Harvey open fly competition, sponsored by Gamesport of Ayr, was Stewart Hamilton with four fish for 9lb 11oz. Second was Joe Morrison with four fish for 9lb 9oz while third was John Morton with four for 9lb 8oz.Read

Ayr Cricket Club beat Greenock and edge closer to safety

AYR moved closer to avoidingrelegation with a convincing victory at home to Greenock on Sunday.Read

Prestwick near title

MGM Prestwick have moved within touching distance of a promotion play-off after their latest win.Read

BURNS TROUT FISHERY (Tarbolton): On the Fly Pond: T. Boyle seven for 18lb 1oz, G. Gotch two for 7lb 10oz (1 at 4lb 10oz), The Rev from Irvine four for 9lb, N. Doorman three for 6lb 8oz, J. McSkiming one for 2lb 9oz, J. Bradford three for 6lb, J. Maloy one for 3lb 8oz, S. Brennan three for 7lb, C. McGinley four for 10lb 6oz, A. Cuthbert two for 5lb 1oz (one at 3lb 8oz), Bill Dykes four for 7lb 3oz, Kevin Murphy three for 6lb 6oz, M. Adam three for 5lb 7oz, C. Hamilton four for 8lb, I. Skilling four for 7lb 13oz, M. Gardener two for 4lb 11oz, S. McAlister four for 8lb 14oz, J. Bradley four for 7lb 7oz, S. Heart two for 8lb 4oz, A. Anderson four for 7lb 11oz.

On the Bait Pond: P. Cocker four for 10lb 4oz, B. Porter four for 8lb 6oz, K. Connolly two for 5lb, R. Penman two for 5lb 12oz, A. Steele four for 7lb 10oz, S. Baird four for 7lb 2oz, G. Douglas four for 7lb 8oz, B. McGregor four for 6lb 8oz, H. Kyle four for 7lb 8oz, K. Dunachnie fouir for 7lb 11oz, Travis Smith (age five) one for 2lb, D Wilson three for 6lb, R. Menzies four for 7lb 8oz, M. Cassidy four for 7lb 2oz, Mr Cairns four for 7lb 4oz, Julie Muir one for 1lb 11oz.Read