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Durelle Kowacz has responded to my request for a bit more information about her daughter: “Our daughter’s name is Denise Snowden and she has returned to her home in Edmonton, Alberta. I was so happy to have her here for … Continue reading →

Here ae a few pictures that were take at Gary’s induction into the OSA Hall Of Fame. The  induction was read by Myrna Bilton – Induction  

Although this was covered off in the official minutes, this is made more interesting with the addition of some pictures. Here are Linda Mcrae’s induction remarks. 2014-07-15 Minutes Attch-3 HOF Durelle Kowacz     Here are some more picstures (click … Continue reading →

With the last of the documents arriving at the webmaster’s electronic doorstep, the complete package is now on the website ShuffleON.org.  Attached are the Minutes, Treasurers Report and Report on Tournament Format as follows. EVERYTHING can be found in its … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Your Source for Shuffleboard News:
The Coldwater Shuffleboard Club held its annual Fun Day Tournament with some 56 members participating. Tournament director Lorraine Pollock and assistant Barb Pipher organized the 14 teams for the morning draw and…

Originally posted on CNSA Shuffleboard Canada:
As sent in by Gary Pipher … Peter Berg was a contender on the German Shuffleboard Team in 2007 at the world championships in Midland, and this year he and his wife Erica will…

Sent in by Gary Pipher, pictures show the socializing time in the eveing the Microtel lobby

These pictures of the dinner crowd were taken by Gary Pipher. The dinner at Trappers restaurant followed the OSA AGM, and everyone was ready for a good meal! It lived up to expectations, and everyone had a good time together, … Continue reading →

Many thanks to Pres. Dick and helpers of Nobel for a very well run shuffleboard tournament. As usual Lorraine Pollock, the tournament director, did a great job to keep the tournament running smoothly, along with her Texus Hat , sidekick … Continue reading →

Winners at Nobel July 15 – 17, 2014 Amateur Toournament  – July 15, 2014 13 teams – 26 entries Main event 1st    George Steven      &     Charles Bryan 2nd    Betty Keating        &    Jill  DeBruyne 3rd    Ray Hammond        … Continue reading →

Not to make too much of this BUT it was the first time! It happened in Nobel Ontario, July 16th, 2014, and the video was shot as players took their practice shots before the Open Event. Players were informated beforehand … Continue reading →

Am tournament completed Tuesday evening, Results soon. Expert tournament will play finals tomorrow (Thursday). Great sunset this evening, after the group dined at Wellington House.

Here are the results for the London shuffleboard Club Mingles/Singles. July 15/2014; Amateurs 12 Players 1st   Ian Lochhead 2nd Ruth Stewart 3rd  Robert Adams 4th Elaine Foster 5th Terry Davis 6th Larry Allison Pros 13 Player 1st  Phil Hill 2nd … Continue reading →

Nobel – and Parry Sound. Great country! A great tournament last year! The OSA AGM will be on Tuesday after shuffle (expect about 5 PM). Amateurs start on Tuesday and finals are on Wednesday. Experts start on Wednesday with finals … Continue reading →

From Rendall Bilton – Please be advised that Nobel will not have lunches provided this week for their tournament. Alternatives are appsrerntly available within a 10 minute driving distance.

From: Ron Ferguson Date: Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 6:39 PM Subject: NEW – Ad for Apple Tournament ​ Big Apple Tournament moved to ST. MARYS ST. MARYS SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB WILL HOST THE BIG APPLE TOURNAMENT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd , … Continue reading →

Eric Brown just emailled me to say I had reversed the pictures of the 1st Main and 1st Consolation finalists. My apologies. I have corrected the original post, and here below are the correctly identified names and faces.  

We had missed getting a photo of Ray and Brenda Brenier that day in Elora. They won 4th place in the Main event, and below is their picture (also added to the results document Elora Results Amateur ). Amateur Main 4th … Continue reading →

Ron Ferguson of St.Marys Shuffleboard Club is notifying us that St.Marys Shufflebord Club have made arrangements with Thedford to host the “Big Apple Tournament” on Sept. 22nd. Thus this remains the last event for the season! Tony Charrette in Thedford … Continue reading →

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 →