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News from the Scarborough Shuffleboard Association from President Ramesh Babbar The OSGA 55 + District 16 shuffleboard competition was held on May 10 at our facilities.. Two of our teams made it to the last four. The winners were: Gold … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
From: Norman Lindsay This is just a quick reminder about the Ingersoll Tournament:. The Amateurs Tournament starts on Monday May 30 and the Open (open to Experts and Amateurs ) starts on May 31,…

From Tournament Director Evan Engell Subject: What time to advise players to arrive at Ingersoll The CNSA tournament and all OSA tournaments will be as follows: Registration is 7:45am to 8:30am. No entries will be accepted after 8:30am. Play starts … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
From Jim Corbeil about the Ingersol facilities- Hi Everyone, We put the lines down on the Ingersoll arena floor today. I want to thank Henry Gerrits for the use of his patterns. A big…

Maureen want us to know that they are starting May 16th, playing Mondays at 1pm and Thursdays at 7pm. This is a great club with instgruction for beginners, and great camaraderie!

Agenda is available – please click on the buton below Additions to Agenda as of June 9: #5. Committee reports- ~ membership report, Linda O’Connor ~ None for nomination committee(all have resigned) ~ Rules & Reg. Marlene Corbeil resigned from … Continue reading →

The OSA would like to extend  congratulations and best wishes to President Carl Rogerson and his First Lady Ella, on their 70th wedding anniversary, April 19th, 2022. About Carl and Ella as sent to us by their daughter, Sue Rogerson: … Continue reading →

February 18, 2023 Our official name – Golden Acres Shuffle Club Address – 430 Catherine St W., Blenheim, On N0P 1A0 (located in the Golden Acres Curling Club) Schedule – League play- Monday’s starting at 9:00 am & Wednesday’s starting … Continue reading →

Date changed from a week earlier, now June 14 – 16. June 14th – 16th ~ OSA OPEN & AMATEUR DOUBLES ~ ELORACentre Weillington S. C. at Elora Curling Club60 David Street, Elora, OntarioAmateurs – Tues. June 14 – Wed. … Continue reading →

Sent from Carl Rogerson The OSA send their condolences to Larry’s family and friends on his passing. Many of the Ontario Shuffleboard family have known Larry for his smile and his friendly manner. He has served many of us with … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
Myrna Bilton has commented: We are deeply saddened by the news of Larry Lalonde’s passing. He always had a smile and served delicious home cooked meals. He was great to work with at the…

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
March 28 Gary Pipher sent – “Passing of a special person … I have just been informed that our special caterer “Larry Lalonde ” passed away today.? He will always be remembered for the…

From Carl Rogerson On behalf of the Ontario Shuffleboard association we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Jim and Beth Allen and their family in the loss of their son Steven. This is certainly a tragic loss for … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
From R Chang, Best Western Area Sales Manager to B. Boyes and J. Corbeil. Happy Monday! Can’t believe it’s middle of March already! Crazy how quickly time flies. I wanted to send a quick…

From Norm Lindsay, CNSA President To All,  At this time, the CNSA will not be able to select the members that have applied for the ISA tournament in August. On March 6th there is an ISA meeting scheduled. After that, the … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
The 39th ISA World Team Championshipis scheduled for August 21-26, 2022in Ingersoll Ontario, Canada Please see the attached Application and P;ayer Package. We look forward to hosting you in Ingersoll, Ontario for the39th International…

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
From Myrna Bilton – May this holiday season bring you LOVE to your heart, HEALTH to your body and PEACE and JOY to your home throughout the new year. May you spread the warmth…

On behalf of the OSA, we extend warm wishes to all it’s members and their families this Christmas Season. Blessings to all for good health and happiness as we end these trying past months , as we are fighting through … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
Concerning motel arrangememts you may wish to make in conjunction with your entry into the 2022 CNSA – The attached is more information about the Best Western Motel in Ingersol. Best Western CNSA Info…

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
Motels and Camping for the CNSA Ingersoll tournament in May 30th-June 1st: The Best Western in Woodstock has offered a discounted rate of $115.99 with continental breakfast. Phone 519-537-2320 or 1-800-780-7234The Quality Inn offers…

As it is noted we have lost our long time tournament director, Marlene Corbeil, as she has retired from this position. We are now looking to train new people for this position, and have someone that will do this for … Continue reading →

The OSA would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Marlene Corbeil for her years of work with the organization. As she has stepped down from her positions with the OSA , we wish her the best . We know … Continue reading →

Coldwater dates correction. Note: All tournaments are played under ISA rules. Format is Doubles so you need a partner – No Partner? – See the Partner Needed page.. Amateurs may play in an Open tournament. Please see Tournament Notes and … Continue reading →

Sent from Maureen Bryan OSA members send best wishes to Ella Rogerson, wife of President Carl Rogerson, for her 90th birthday, what a milestone! Ella has been by his side , travelling to all shuffleboard tournaments for many years, as … Continue reading →

Almost ALL of our shuffleboard games in Ontario and Canada are commonly limited to short, 12 or 16 frames. Tournaments are played according to ISA rules which specify a game to be 16 frames. A different strategy is needed compared … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
Jim Corbel became 3rd Vice President of the CNSA in 2010; he moved up through the vice presidents and became President in July of 2016, following Past President, Henry Strong.In the years working with…

Many of us knew Al Wilson and we send our condolences to his wife Barb and their family. Al died of cancer September 20th. Al was a well known shuffler in Ontario,having been president of the Scugog Shuffleboard Club for … Continue reading →

From Roger Kellam Blenheim’s Golden Acres Shuffle Club started up their shuffleboard program the week of July 19 as a result of the Province’s move to Step 3. Our first week saw 72 members register to play over the next … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Ontario Shuffleboard News and Information:
TEAMS REPRESENTING ONTARIO FOR INTERPROVINCIAL GAMES – 2021 WOMEN (ANGELS) TEAM 1Linda O’ConnerDotty KoertLinda ArmstrongMaureen Bryan> MEN (LEAFS) TEAM 1Roy BabcockJim CorbeilNorm LindsayBill Bryan WOMEN (DAISIES) TEAM 2Dawn HammondBev. FowlerBernice LindsayMuriel Burnett…

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
The possibilities are many! Kindly forwarded by Jim and Ellie Crowell of the Bluenose Shuffleboard Club, through Jim Corbeil: To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Bluenose– we have just learned that the Bluenose…

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
CNSA executive met June 28th, as planned, to review the “ON HOLD” status of the Bridgewater IP. It was decided to remove the “Hold” and to resume plans to have the IP September 6th…

From Carl Rogerson: The OSA wish to extend our heart felt condolences to Rose Irwin and family, in the loss of Jim Irwin. Many of the Ontario shufflers will remember both Rose and Jim, and over the years we have … Continue reading →

Your webmaster apologises for posting to the wrong website.. (Wrong country!).

From: Maureen Bryan I have contacted Coldwater, Goderich ,Elora and Blenheim shuffleboard clubs for season 2021 OSA tournaments.We have all agreed that due to the Covid-19 virus, that this season of shuffleboard is cancelled. Lets hope this finds all our … Continue reading →

From: Marlene Hillier > The city of London has informed me, that due to Covid, there will not be any Shuffling at Silverwoods Arena this season. Marlene.

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
With my apologies, I must tell you that the previous post about a change for the date of the 2021 Iner-Provincial in Bridgewater NS was incorrect. This was due to a misunderstood email from…

TEAMS REPRESENTING ONTARIO FOR INTERPROVINCIAL GAMES – 2021 WOMEN (ANGELS) TEAM 1Linda O’ConnerDotty KoertLinda ArmstrongMaureen Bryan> MEN (LEAFS) TEAM 1Roy BabcockJim CorbeilNorm LindsayBill Bryan WOMEN (DAISIES) TEAM 2Dawn HammondBev. FowlerBernice LindsayMuriel Burnett MEN (JAYS ) TEAM 2Carl RogersonBill BoyesMurray BurnettRay … Continue reading →

I know many of you will be interested.Bill.

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
We are grateful to The Shuffler for recording this piece of shuffleboard history, as depicted in this excerpt from 2016 07 08. – by stanistheman, based on an article in the Chatham Daily News Alphonse and…

Official Notice for Team Applications7th Inter Provincial Shuffleboard TournamentBRIDGEWATER, NOVA SCOTIAJune 21-25, 2021 Individual Players from Ontario must apply through the Ontario Shuffleboard Association (OSA) – Maureen Bryan – m.bryan9282@gmail.com. Here is the Application to complete.The OSA will make up … Continue reading →

From Carl Rogerson It is with great sadness to learn of the passing of Howard Snider from Wasaga, who was an avid shuffler from the Coldwater Club. He had played in several OSA tournaments, and just recently sold their place … Continue reading →

As below, Elaine and Pat Antaya elegantly expressed their season’s greetings to all in the Scugog Shuffleboard Club club. As your webmaster, I’m passing on these expressive words as my own wishes to all shufflers in Ontario and beyond! – … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and everyone to stay safe and Healthy. Jim Corbeil Pres. CNSA

A very interesting story submitted by Jim Corbeil – Henry and Leida Gerrits have been hard at work along with Gerrit and Gerdien Dykman. The Gerrits have a farm just outside of Clinton Ontario and they have changed a chicken … Continue reading →

We have a fellow shuffleboard player who has been just named Citizen of the Year for her charitable work in her home town of Wasaga Beach. I am sure that most Canadian Shuffleboard Players know Beverly Fowler. Beverly has played … Continue reading →

Here’s some information in addition to the previous article – https://shuffleon.org/2020/09/11/shuffleboard-at-ingersoll-senior-centre-2/- We are using only 4 rollout courts as we leave more than six feet between the courts. We have players sign up and only 16 players are allowed in … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
Jim Corbeil Hi Everyone.I just want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.I hope with this nasty virus everyone is social distancing and wearing their masks. It is a very trying time for everyone,…

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
Myrna Bilton, ISA President On behalf of the International Shuffleboard Association, I’m pleased to announce that the 41st ISA Team Championship will be held in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. Date August 21 – 26, 2022.Ingersoll…

From Jim Corbeil – I would like to thank the Ontario Shuffleboard Association for the loan of 5 rollout courts to the Ingersoll Senior Centre. The Ingersoll arena has a banquet hall in the upper part of the building and … Continue reading →

Hello, Our neighborhood park in Montreal has an area for shuffleboard (croquet and horseshoe toss) which has been abandoned for more than 20 years. I took on the project of restoring it, so that people could come out and play … Continue reading →

We notify you that, sadly, the following players have passed on during recent years: Jim Norton,Basil Fick,Evelyn Leckie. I have searched the online obituaries and my own files for further information about our departed friends. Jim Norton: Although one of … Continue reading →

We want to congratulate Maureen Bryan and Bill Oostdyk on their entry to the Ontario Shuffleboard Association Hall of Fame. Bill and Maureen achieved the necessary points (35) to qualify for the OSA Hall of Fame in the player category. … Continue reading →

We want to congratulate Maureen Bryan and Bill Oostdyk on their entry to the Ontario Shuffleboard Association Hall of Fame. Bill and Maureen achieved the necessary points (35) to qualify for the OSA Hall of Fame in the player category. … Continue reading →

If anyone has a suggestioni, please comment on this post or email shuffleboardbill@gmail.com. Freda of Port Rowan as written us to say – We are planning to resurface our outdoor concrete shuffleboard courts in Port Rowan, Ontario. Could you recommend … Continue reading →

Geordie Archer has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Geordie was a member of the Coldwater Shuffleboard Club. He enjoyed playing and competing in the game. Geordie was always at the shuffleboard club working on the courts and assisting in … Continue reading →

From: Marlene Hillier > All Spring / Summer programs in London to be cancelled due to the COVID pandemic. Marlene Hillier London Shuffleboard. Bill’s comment Marlene, we are sorry to hear that your season was cancelled, but it seems we are all … Continue reading →

Jim Corbeil, CNSA President,  sent the excellent video – as posted here-> CNSA Website post

Carole Archer, Coldwater President, had sent an email saying “It is almost a certainty that our summer season for shuffleboard is cancelled as we were to start on the 5th of May.  So until this terrible Covid-19 has been cleared, … Continue reading →

Due to several emails coming to me at once, I missed posting the following from Carole Archer, Coldwater Club President: “As most of you know, it is with a heavy heart that I send this email to say that we … Continue reading →

The OSA will be postponing all tournaments for 2020, as we are in this pandemic, we need you to stay home and stay safe. We will keep you undated on any future news. Carl Rogerson, Pres. OSA.

Please click here to see this post on the CNSA website.

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
The CNSA Tournament in Ingersoll May 25-27, 2020 will be suspended until further notice do to the Coronavirus. Jim Corbeil, President CNSA.

I thought it best to clarify that the Saint Mary’s shuffleboard cancellation was not virus related – there is enough Panic already. I asked Ron how about it . If I may paraphrase, the cancellation is due to a decision … Continue reading →

From: Marlene Hillier hilliermarlene(at)gmail.com Subject: London Shuffleboard Information 2020 Registration Info for London Shuffleboard Club Starts May 5, on Tuesdays @ 12:30pm for 16 weeks At Silverwood Arena Call City of London 519-661-5575 Activity Code 1852 Cost: $30.00 + tax

Fred Vaerewyck in PEI  has 8 rollout shuffleboard mats he wants to sell. 8 regulation size vinyl rollup shuffleboard courts. 4 courts used only 3 or 4 times  4 were used once a week for 3 months for the last … Continue reading →

UPDATE – this event planned for 2020 Aug `17 – 26 in Brisbane has been cancelled due to COVID19. Originally fron the CNSA website This is not really an announcement, but so that you may mark you calendars – The … Continue reading →

From the CNSA website – On behalf of the International Shuffleboard Association I’m happy and pleased to announce that the 40th ISA World Championship will be held in San Benito, Texas, USA.Date October 16 – 23, 2021 at the Fun … Continue reading →

Stan sent this article along for us to enjoy. BTW – the Scugog Club is still running, plays Wednesdays from mid-May to Mid-September, and still has a picnic each year! Current President is Pat Antaya – contact him in the … Continue reading →

From: Hubert Van Eerd Thames Horizon Shuffle Cub Completed the shuffle season with a full house of players On Sept 26/19 with a barbeque for members and spouses. We had hamburgers hot dogs and many salads and desserts Played 17 … Continue reading →

Apple Tournament September 9, 2019 St. Mary’s Ontario Men 35 1st.   Herman Lansink        6 wins 2nd.  Don Hutchinson.      5 wins 3rd.  Jim Corbeil.                5 wins 4th   … Continue reading →

From Maureen Bryan : Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club has played their last games of the season. We finished with our annual meeting, and a pizza party, with cake following. We have had a great season, lots of new and exciting … Continue reading →

On Wednesday Sept 11th the Scugog Shuffle club , located in the village of Blackstock On , held their end of season meeting and potluck lunch. We started with 2 fun games of hoss collar followed by the storing of … Continue reading →

Sent in by Hubert Van Eerd. We thank Hubert for his faithful reports of activities at the Thames Horizon Shuffleboard Club! Thames Horizon Shuffle Club Mingles/Singles Tournament Results for September 5/19. The last tournament for the 2019 season. A very … Continue reading →

From: Shirley Bryan Attached are the amateur and expert points for 2019 end-of-OSA-tournament-season. We congratulate Bill Kinnear and Howard Snider on reaching expert status this year. We also ongratulate Maureen Bryan and Bill Oostydk on reaching enough points to enter … Continue reading →

Another year of shuffleboard OSA tournaments , come to an end, as Blenheim finishes off our year, with a successful 3 days of competition in their city. Amateurs had 17 teams, looking for more next year as Blenheim sent out … Continue reading →

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Notice Of Big Apple Tournament – Monday, September 9th. 2019 From: Ron Ferguson To All Interested Shufflers! Attached is the flyer for our upcoming "Big Apple Tournament", to be held Monday, September 9th. 2019 Note – Our Apple Tournament is … Continue reading →

Sent to us by Hubert Van Eerd Thames Horizon Shuffle Club Mingles/Singles Tournament Results for Aug 1st/2019. 17 Pro’s 1 Bill LeMay 2 Moe Campeau 3 Hubert Van Eerd 4 Ross Kirkpatrick 5 Frank Reynen 6 Katie Starzacher 17 Amateurs … Continue reading →

Jim Corbeil wishes to change the posted OSA schedule per the following: The Amateur and Open dates were in obvious error, now reading correctly – MAY 25-27 ~ INGERSOLL ~ CNSA DOUBLES –    Amateurs Monday May 25-26. Open Tuesday May 26-27.  <-Corrected

Maureen has updated me with a schedule for 2020 OSA-sanctioned (OSA and CNSA) tournaments. You may now visit the new 2020 Events and Results page to see the schedule with tournament details. Please report any errors or omissions to Maureen or … Continue reading →

From Maureen Bryan – I’m making up next years schedule, so all clubs , send in your tournament dates, ASAP. See you all in Blenheim. Maureen Bryan, Sec. OSA.

On behalf of Pres. Carl Rogerson, OSA, I would like to extend a congratulations to this amazing club. Coldwater!!!!  Go on the web to see all results for Amateur and Open.  Having 30 entries in both the amateur and open divisions is … Continue reading →

The original post from  Eileen Hildebrand was mistakenly posted to the OSA website, and has now been posted to the CNSA website.

From Jim Corbeil – Marlene would like to thank everyone for their prayers and concerns. She is home now and on the road to recovery and really appreciated all the support from across Canada and the United States. Thanks again. … Continue reading →

As many of you already know, Marlene had been admitted into the London hospital. Her problem was diagnosed as a very serious infection near her lungs. In talking to Jim Corbeil by phone a few minutes ago I learned that … Continue reading →

We have added this photo of Peter Berg to the OSA HOF.

The 2019 Inter-Provincial Tournament (IP) was a great success. We had 6 ladies and 6 men’s teams competing for medals. The Manitoba men’s Purple Team , and the Ontario ladies Yellow Team took home the gold, We had 1 player, … Continue reading →

From CNSA website: Posted on July 14, 2019 by Bill B The OSA , congratulates the President of the CNSA, Jim Corbeil and his board members for hosting the 6th Interprovincial tournament in Ingersoll this past week. There , we met players … Continue reading →

> > Maureen Bryan, captain of Ontario Yellow Ladies team completed the tournament with twelve wins and zero losses. > Congratulations Maureen, well done! > >

We are updating the OSA Hall Of Fame (HOF) with a picture of Henry Van Dorp.  Henry was president of the Ontario Shuffleboard Association and is a member of the OSA Hall of Fame, both as a player (2008) and President … Continue reading →

Muriel Burnett invites you to drop in and support our team for this great event. Team Ontario lines up for the entrance parade.

From: Hubert Van Eerd Thames Horizon Mingles/Singles Tournaments Results for July 4/2019. With a good turnout again a good time for all with friendly games. 18 Pro’s 1 Moe Vermeulen 2 Henry Armstrong 3 Roger Kellam 4 Hubert Van Eerd … Continue reading →

Financial Report submitted at the July 2019 AGM is attached. OSA Financial Report 2018-09-28