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Many thanks to Gary Pipher for the pictures. My apologies that these are so long in getting posted. Click any picture to launch a slideshow of larger images. Note the new OSA trailer in the background of these pictures! Shown … Continue reading →

The following is a further attachment to the minutes of the AGM. To help ensure readability of the attachment, there are two formats available. (1) PDF – click here -> 2014-05 AGM G Pipher Comments re Changing AGM dates (rev) … Continue reading →

Rendall Bilton informs us that Jim Howard’s mom passed away last Fri Jun 27th, 2014. Shuffleboard Friends keep him, Barb and family in our thoughts and prayers.

Updated list of Nominees for the OSA AGM July 15 in Nobel. Blank 4.pdf

George Admiral has agreed to nomination to the position of Director. Thanks George. All positions now have a a candidate for nomination. For everyoe’s information, there can always be further nominations "from the floor" at the time of the Annual … Continue reading →

The OSA trailer is an important resource for shuffleboard in Ontario, because it carries (or can carry) up to 20 roll-out courts, court dividers,  scoreboards, and all the supplies and equipment necessary to setup a shuffleboard tournament. Just think of … Continue reading →

To illustrate that shuffleboard makes many, many friends, and many good times are experienced both on and off the courts, here are some pictures of the dinner enjoyed by many of us on the Tuesday evening in Goderich (Thanks to … Continue reading →

On behalf of the OSA I want to Thank the Goderich Shuffleboard Club for hosting the Ontario Shuffleboard Association Tournament that was held June 24th,25th & 26th, 2014. Thank you for the delicious lunches and allowing our campers to camp … Continue reading →

This year, the Ontario Shuffleboard Association Inc. Annual General Meeting will include the election of all members of the board of directors. This meeting will take place July 15, in Nobel Ontario. The Nominating Committee’s report (to date) is as … Continue reading →

Here are the winners of the OSA Doubles held in Goderich Ontario, June 24-26, 2014. Stay tuned for for pictures of the winners and just one of the world-famous sunsets!.(One sunset, several pics). Amateurs – 28 Entries – Pictures of … Continue reading →

Thanks to Gary Pipher, here are some shots taken at dinner last evening after the first day of the OSA |Goderich Open Doubles. Note the New Dude is wearing Carl Rogerson’s hat!

At last – having some time between games at Goderich, with the help of Muriel Burnette and others, your webmaster has put names to pictures, and here they are in the attached … addition July 10 of a previously missing … Continue reading →

The 2014 OSA Anual General Meeting is scheduled to take place in Nobel, July 15th, 2014. To see the agenda, please click ->Agenda 2014 AGM – Nobel

From Al weeks – We recommend the Harmony Inn at 242 Bayfield Rd Hwy 21  Phone 524 7348 or 1 866 667 9667 cost $89.00.

– Goderich 2014 OSA Doubles June 24, 25, 26 – WHEN: Amateur – Starts 08:30 AM Tuesday June 24. Finals Wednesday June 25 Open   – Starts 08:30 AM Wednesday June 25. Finals Thursday June 26. WHERE: Memorial Arena, 180 McDonald … Continue reading →

 Here are the results of the  St. Mary’s Shuffleboard Club Mingles/Singles Tournament  June 18/14 Pro’s 20 players 1st  John Jefferson  2nd Murray Burnett 3rd Frank Reynen 4th Bill Bryan 5th Linda McRae 6th Maureen Bryan Am’s 23 Players 1st  Charles … Continue reading →

Amateurs 18 Players 1st Robert Adams 2nd Marlene Hillier 3rd Bob Mckeen 4th Teresa Vermeulen 5th Debbie Cadeau 6th Jan Chalmers Pro’s 18 Players 1st Patricia Atkinson 2nd Sheila Brown 3rd John Mickles 4th Marjorie Taylor 5th Eric Brown 6th … Continue reading →

Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club –would like to thank those players who came to Elora and supported our First OSA Tournament. We were very pleased with the turnout but would like to see more amateurs come out to play. We would … Continue reading →

Rendall Bilton has requested this be posted: The OSA AGM will take place at the Nobel OSA Tournament on July 15th, 2014.

Main event 1st Colette Brodie – Bill Oostdyk 2nd Bill Boyes – George O’Reilly 3rd John Mickle – Shirley Bryan 4th Ruth Tate – Max Tate Consolation Event 1st Grant Mcrae – Linda Mcrae 2nd Dawn Hammond – Ray Hammond … Continue reading →

AMATEUR Main Event 1st Dawn Hammond – Ray Hammond 2nd Linda O ,Connor – Garry Keating 3rd Lenore Holder – John Holder 4th Ray Bernier – Brenda Bernier AMATEUR Consolation Event 1st Ross Quanz – Karen Quanz 2nd Judy Killinger … Continue reading →

Can anyone help Eric Brown with some sealer?

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
Hoping I have finally got the right names on the right pictures (file name) – if not please let me know by email or by commenting on this post. Coldwater Shuffleboard Club president George…

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
Please click on any picture to enlarge it. Expert Main 1st – Henry Strong and Mary Button Expert Main 2nd – Grant McRae and John Jefferson Expert Main 3rd – Murray Burnett and Bill…

Thames Horizon Shuffle Club Mingles/Singles Results For June 5/14 Amateurs 22 Players 1-Jane Chalmers 2-Teresa Vermeulen 3-Gord Kirk 4-Jean Dalton 5-Herman Guilbreault 6-Don Chalmers Pro’s 18 Players 1-Bill LeMay 2-Jim Gorbeil 3-Rick Lynes 4-Fred Muelhlebach 5-Hubert Van Eerd 6-A tie … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
CNSA Past President, Myrna Bilton I sincerely want to thank President George O’Reilly and the Coldwater Shuffleboard Club for hosting the CNSA Tournament that was held May 27th – 29th 2014. They have hosted…

Congratulations to the Winners at Coldwater – May 27 – 29, 2014 AMATEURS – MAIN EVENT 1st   – Ray Hammond & Dawn Hammond 2nd – Linda O’Connor & Garry Keating 3rd – Elliot Arnold & Jean Arnold 4th – Lenore … Continue reading →

John Mickle is looking for help with some equipment and supplies in order to get shuffleboard re-started in Ancaster Ontario. He writes the following: “I am an active shuffleboard player in the South-West District of Florida and in Ontario.  I … Continue reading →

Missed from my last post for Thames Horizon (and added afterwards) was this picture of “A Good Group” of shufflers.

Thames Horizon Shuffle Club 2014 season got of to a very good start with 42 players on May 8th and 45 players on may 15th we have now 60 members signed up. We picked 4 teams again the same as … Continue reading →

Durelle sends in the following: Prince Edward County Shuffleboard Club will begin on Thursday, May 22nd with registration at 12:30 p.m. at the Community Centre ,375 Main Street East, Picton. Play is every Thursday from May 22nd through August 30th … Continue reading →

Sent in by Maureen Bryan – Wellington Centre- ELORA have opened their doors, May 8th, 2014, for another season of Shuffleboard. With our dedicated helpers , 15 courts were placed in position , ready for play, along with carpets laid … Continue reading →

OSA- CENTRE WELLINGTON  SHUFFLEBOARD doubles TOURNAMENT 60 David Street- Elora, Ontario. JUNE 10, 11, 12- 2014. SIGN UP BY 8.30 am, PLAY 9.00am. LUNCH PROVIDED. PLACES TO STAY. 1. Best Western. (new facility) 830 St. David St. N. Fergus, Ont. … Continue reading →

Hubert Van Eerd sent this along for us … Thames Horizon  Mingles/Singles Schedule For 2014 Thurs June 5th @ 9 Am Thurs July  3rd @ 9 Am Thurs Aug  7th @ 9 Am Thurs Sept 4th @ 9 Am The … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
CNSA President, Myrna Bilton CNSA President, Myrna Bilton, has requested this posting as notice of our members meeting, May 27, 2014. Further, the exact time and location will be posted at least 14 days…

Please Comment or Reply below if you have any ideas for the Alliston folks. Thanks, Bill Boyes. The Brair Hill community centre (Alliston) is looking to put in a new shuffleboard floor ,we are looking for info on type , … Continue reading →

Just a quick reminder of the CNSA Doubles coming up May 27-29. Always a lot of fun, including the Banquet. Don’t miss out! More information is at http://theshufflersnews.wordpress.com/events/2014-2/http://theshufflersnews.wordpress.com/events/2014-2/.. The History: I ran across an old (October 1991) copy of The … Continue reading →

We will set up on May 7th 9AM, unloading the storage cupboard and bringing everything up to our “room” beside the hockey arena. Lots of volunteers needed. Come and meet your old friends and some new ones. Shuffleboard starts in … Continue reading →

We pass this on to inform as many of you as possible. – CNSA Treasurer Murray Burnette has requested that the following be posted on the CNSA website: WARNING TO PUBLIC If you receive a suspicious cheque from the Canadian … Continue reading →

As we look out our windows, we can see Spring in the air. Or maybe March coming in like a lion. It must be time to mark our calenders with the 2014 shuffleboard events! Even the Ontario Snowbirds down Florida … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
The player cost package has been updated and corrected as attached. The ISA website has also been updated. ISA Midland Player Cost Package Info Corrections, Jan. 29, 2014.

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
The ISA have updated some of the info in the Player Package – here is a link to the latest – http://www.world-shuffleboard.org/index.php/midland-2014.

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
Here is the Player Package Cost information for the 2014 33rd ISA in Midland Ontario: Package details removed by request. Player Application information was posted …  For all postings related to the 2014 ISA,…

As you gather with your family and friends over the holidays, let’s be thankful for our many blessings. We pray that strength and courage abundant be given to all who work for a world of reason and understanding. Help us … Continue reading →

A Message from our Sponsor … From: Marc Petruccelli <marc> Dear Friends in Shuffleboard, Everything on our shuffleboard site http://www.everythingshuffleboard.com ….. is in stock!! There’s still time if you need that special something before Christmas. Looking forward to a great … Continue reading →

A “finger problem” caused an error in the first email on this topic. The correct link to the application form is http://theshufflersnews.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/cnsa-player-application-for-2014-isa-in-midland-ontario/. The original post has been updated. My apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. -Bill Boyes.

Its time to apply! The 2014 ISA World Championship Tournament will be held in Midland Ontario, August 11th through 15th. Canadian shuffleboard players wishing to represent their country at this prestigious event must apply to the CNSA (Canadian National Shuffleboard … Continue reading →

Eric Brown sends us the Thedford club information and the Notice Of Tournament for the 2014 Big Apple. Please see the attached. Thedford 2014 Big Apple.pdf Thedford Shuffleboard Club.pdf

Eric Brown (Thedford) reminds us that the Zephyrhills Shuffleboard Club website carries instructional articles by Lary Faris. Here’s the link. Lary’s Sept 30 article is called "Duck Hunting" and deals with a situation near the end of a game, and … Continue reading →

Sent in by Hubert Van Eerd Date: Fri, Oct 4, 2013 at 8:27 PM Thames Horizon Shuffle Club completed the summer shuffle season on Oct 3/13with a barbeque for members and spouses. We played 17 league play days and 4 … Continue reading →

ANNOUNCING – Player Points now has its own permanent menu item. To see the most up-to-date player points at any time, just click on "Player Points" in the above black-bar menu. Ta-Da! Amateur points have also been added/updated for the … Continue reading →

Dear Ontario Shufflers I would like to thank the OSA Board for their support and helping me with a very busy year. A special thanks to the two most important women of my year – my secretary Maureen Bryan and … Continue reading →

From Ron Ferguson of St Marys Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 23:46:17 -0400 The attached photo -Southwest Regional (55 +) Games held in District 29 at Delaware Ontario, Wed. Aug. 14, 2013: *In the front row – Ron and Dianne … Continue reading →

This is a re-posting on this subject to try to get the link to the player points properly activated. My apologies if you had tried earlier and could not see the list. – Bill Thanks to the sharp-eyed folks who … Continue reading →

Thanks to the sharp-eyed folks who reported some errors in the Expert Points List, KOR George O’Reilly has  reviewed the 2013 Expert tournament points and is   now re-issuing the 2013 Expert Player Points list for the end of the playing … Continue reading →

Ron Ferguson updates about the St Marys club’s plans for 2014. These events have been added to the Events and Results page – Rest your cursor over the black-bar menu “Events and Results” and then click on “2014 Events and … Continue reading →

Tony has kindly sent in results from the Big Apple Tournament – Congratulations Everyone!

Eric Brown has found a supplier of glass beads as follows below. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – From: … Continue reading →

Maureen and Bill Bryan sent in this very good picture of their club members. – Lots of good shufflers in that club! The club plays in Elora and welcomes new members. For more information about this, and any other Ontario … Continue reading →

My apologies for forgetting to post this sooner. Keeper Of Records, George O’Reilly, had sent this information to me quickly after the Nobel tournament which ended September 6th. The 2013 Player points are attached below (click on an underlined item), … Continue reading →

Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 08:59:44 -0400 I have been talking to Carl from North Bay, Ella, his lovely wife has come through hip surgery Monday of this week, with no complications. Doing extremely well and coming home Friday. She … Continue reading →

The Renfrew club information … THE RENFREW Champlain Seniors. (164 Argyle St. Renfrew) We are called the Champlain Seniors, and our group includes shuffleboard players and Euchre players.  We shuffle at the Air Force Association Bldg. 164 Argyle St., Renfrew, … Continue reading →

From Al WilsonThis schedule is subject to the approval of the executive and the Scugog Township officials. All morning daily play will begin at 9:45 AM and break for lunch at approximately 11:45. AM play is pick-up doubles. All afternoon … Continue reading →

NOTE July 2016: Carl’s email is ella.019@fibreop.ca. Original post follows… Referencing this earlier post Ontario Shuffleboard clubs and activities, Carl Rogerson’s email is corrected as follows – suerogerson5248@gmail.com. The document 2012-2014-Board-Contacts has been updated with the above email added as … Continue reading →

Please note the OSA secretary has requested a change to the posted minutes affecting pages 3 and 4, in that the 2014 ISA in Midland will be doubles or team: The the word singles is removed. The latest version of … Continue reading →

The treasurers report as submitted to the 2013-09-04 AGM is attached – 2013 financial report[1]. I had forgotten to post this previously. Note that all available minutes and documents are located on the Business page. (Please see the above black-bar … Continue reading →

The OSA trailer is all tarped for the winter. In the mean-time, we are working on a major “update” to this venerable piece of equipment. Many thanks to Gary Pipher.

The Thames Horizon Mingles/Singles Tournament Results. For Sept 12/13 35 Players EXPERTS 1-Art Scott 2-Evelyn Lecky 3-Don Raymont 4-Don Hutchison 5-John Holden 6-Jim Corbiel AMATEURS 1-Lenore Holden 2-Joel Bostin 3-Sandy Price 4-Elsie Cleghorn 5-Don Chalmers 6-Moe Vermeulen Tournament Director Mary … Continue reading →

Yes you have probably seen the earlier postings about HOF inductions for George O’Reilly and Lorraine and Bill Pollock. We now have links included in the HOF page (Click Hall Of Fame on the black-bar menu above). When you are … Continue reading →

From: Maureen Bryan Date: 10 September, 2013 9:00:06 AM EDT Subject: OSA note The OSA is promoting our game of shuffleboard in many ways. This year at our annual meeting, we proposed to try and inform those clubs who are … Continue reading →

Please click  2013-09-04 Minutes OSA General Meeting to see the minutes of this important meeting.

AT the OSA AGM held September 4, 2013, George O’Reilly was inducted into the OSA Hall Of Fame in the Presidents category. Gary Pipher gave a glowing account of George’s many accomplishments and ongoing contributions to shuffleboard. Click here to … Continue reading →

At the OSA AGM held September 4th, 2013 Linda McRae inducted Bill and Lorraine Pollock into the OSA Hall Of Fame, Special Awards Category, for their many many accomplishments and contributions to our sport. These are   Linda’s words on that … Continue reading →

Click HERE to see some of the slides from Nobel, including the AGM and HOF inductions, plus the winners! And there’s more pictures to come! The “cover” of the slide show as shown above is a picture of one of … Continue reading →

Sept 17, 2013 – Now that the flurry of postings about the AGM, HOF additions and the Nobel Tournament has died down, and everyone has had a chance to see the information that was presented,  we can dispense with this … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the Winners of the Tournament in  Nobel (Pictures Here). — Amateur — 23 Teams Main Event 1st    Linda & Bob Read 2nd     John & Lenore Holder 3rd     Charles Bryan & George Steven 4th     Howard Snider … Continue reading →

As noted at the AGM held Wednesday Sept. 4th  and updated to show the Coldwater event as CNSA Doubles. OSA Sanctioned Tournaments for 2014 Coldwater…CNSA Doubles…..Tuesday……May 27,28,29. Elora*………OSA Doubles…….Tuesday…….June 10,11,12. Goderich….OSA Doubles…….Tuesday…….June 24,25,26. Nobel……….OSA Doubles……Tuesday…….July 15,16,17. Amateurs first day experts … Continue reading →

Some early shots from Nobel.

Please note this tournament is scheduled WEDNESDAY-to-FRIDAY. Wednesday Sept. 4th: Amateur Tournament starts. Please register by 8:30 AM. OSA membership is required and available for anyone not signed up.  The OSA Annual General Meeting will be held at 5:00 PM, … Continue reading →

We have had to change the date of the available  Dinner Cruise from Sept. 4th  to THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5th.   For further details on this cruise, please reference the earlier (and now updated) post -> here. Please plan to attend … Continue reading →

The OSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held Sept. 4th, 2013, at 5 PM (Following shuffleboard games) at the McDougall Recreation Centre, 148 Hammel Avenue in Nobel, Ont. Click 2013-09-04 Agenda AGM for Agenda details. Directions (according to Google Maps) … Continue reading →

Ontario teams did very well at the 2013 Inter-provincial Shuffleboard Tournament held in Dieppe NS July 22 – 26. The Ontario Shuffleboard Association entered four teams: Two teams of women (called Women’s Yellow and Women’s Green) and two teams of … Continue reading →

Thanks for the news of your tournament, Hubert. – Bill – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – … Continue reading →

From Dick/Sonia Lubbelinkhof: I have looked into hotels in Parry Sound … for accommodations when people come for the Provincial Tournament in September.  The two hotels that we would recommend are: 1.       Microtel Inn & Suites 705-746-2700 Cost is $ … Continue reading →

Thanks to Jessie Fledderus for sending in these pictures from the amateur event of the Kincardine tournament in June. The following people are shown in order of appearance in the attached PDF (click to view) – (1) Bill Godfrey & … Continue reading →

Sent in by Marlene Corbeil The Thedford Shuffleboard Club would like to invite all shufflers to come out Sept 23, 2013 for their annual Big Apple Shuffleboard Tournament. Location: The Legacy Recreation Centre, 16 Allen Street, Thedford. This will be … Continue reading →

And a good time was had bay all! Thanks Al Wilson for excellent organization and a fun tournament! – – – – – – – – – – – – – — –Hi Folks: Here are the final results. I … Continue reading →

From Marlene Corbeil: We had 45 players turn out for the Mingles Singles in London. The London club added $50.00 to the purse. Here is the list of the winners. Am’s1st      Ruth Stewart2nd     Lois Dobbie3rd      Betty Keating4th      … Continue reading →

I would like to thank Linda & Grant McRae for hosting the Kincardine OSA Tournament on Jun 25th – 27th 2013. Thanks to their helpers who over the weeks got ready for this tournament. I also want to thank Lorraine … Continue reading →

It’s great to see these results come in! Congratulations on a good turnout. Thanks Hubert. Thames Horizon Mingles/singles tournament results July 4/13, 32 Players. Amateurs 1st  Gord Overbaugch 2nd Sheila Brown 3rd  Eric Brown 4th  Bill Van Eerd 5th  Teresa … Continue reading →

OSA President’s message to fellow shufflers in Alberta – Date: Sat, Jun 22, 2013 at 9:31 AM Subject: Prayers for you all To: Ken Wardley Cc: Myrna & Rendall Bilton , Maureen Bryan Dear Ken & Verena. We are so … Continue reading →

Submitted by Lorraine Pollock Kincardine  –   Amateurs   June 25 -26/13 Main Event – 15 Teams 1st     Bill Godfrey    &         Eric Brown 2nd      Ross Quanz    &         Karen Quanz 3rd    Bill Kinnear    &         Marie Kinnear 4th    Ria Wilson      &         … Continue reading →

OSA President Rendall Bilton has requested this to be posted: I want to Thank the Picton Shuffleboard Club for hosting the Ontario Shuffleboard Association Singles Tournament on June 11th – 13th 2013. Thanks to Durelle Kowacz for doing a great … Continue reading →

From Maureen Bryan. Thanks Maureen. It looks like you all had a great time! Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:16:19 -0400 To: bill.boyes@bell.net Hi Bill, 17 of the Fergus group attended the London single mingles tournament today. included are some … Continue reading →

Sent in by Marlene Corbeil Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:34:15 -0400 To: bill.boyes@bell.net Hi; Bill, I just wanted to let you know that we had 53 players turn out for the Single Mingles in London today. The London club … Continue reading →

The president of the Goderich club, Al weeks, has provided an update to the Goderich club’s information. Goderich2013

Thames Horizon Mingles/Singles Tournament Results June 6/13, 37 Players Amateurs 1 Jim Carder 2 Joe Evers 3 Marion Reynen 4 Bill Van Eerd 5 Eric Brown 6 Elliot Arnold Pro’s 1 Fred Muehlebach 2 Hubert Van Eerd 3 Della Sutton … Continue reading →