The CNSA board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Glen Bromley of Athabasca, Alberta, as a director, effective March 4, 2007.
Glen has demonstrated a strong desire to assist with the expansion of floor shuffleboard across the Nation and his presence as a director in western Canada will be a great asset to shuffleboard.
During the past several years, Glen and his wife Sylvia have been the driving force behind the very successful White Swan tournament in Athabasca each summer. In communication with Glen in the past, he has always been helpful and receptive to new ideas for the good of floor shuffleboard.
Congratulations Glen and welcome to the Canadian National Shuffleboard Association board of directors.
At the 2007 AGM of the CNSA held in Blackstock, ON May 29th, the Chair of the HOF Committee, Pat Lane, announced the names of those who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year.
Nick Klym will accept a posthumous award for his late wife Vicky during the CNSA Banquet on May 29th, 2007.
Austin and Winnifred McDonald will be inducted into the Special Category of the HOF at Coldwater, ON on June 27th on the occasion of the CNSA Open Doubles Event.
Art Scott will be inducted into the Special Category at the Banquet held in conjunction with the Innisfail June 2007 Tournament.
Watch this page for story and pix in support of each of the above Inductions.
All Canadian Shufflers extend our sincere appreciation and recognition for the outstanding accomplishments of the 2007 Inductees.
The meeting, held in Blackstock, was brought to order by President Max Tate. This meeting followed a delicious dinner for all players of the “ Scugog Spring Fling” event and was catered by the ladies from the Anglican Church.
Roll Call -
Board members present - President - Max Tate, 1st Vice - Stan McCormack,
2nd Vice - Pat Lane , 3rd Vice - Bill Pollock, Director - Gary Pipher.
Board members absent - Secretary - Diana May, Treasurer - Ruby Withington,
Directors - Glen Bromley, Harold Mackness and Henry VanDorp.
Minutes -
The minutes of the 2006 Annual General Meeting, held in Blackstock, ON. were read by Pat Lane. The minutes were accepted as read.
Treasurer’s Report -
The actual report is filed as an addendum to these minutes with the secretary. The report was circulated and Max gave a verbal summation of the accounts. The financial records were audited by Don Hutchison and found to be correct and in good order. Motion by Lois McCormack to accept the auditor’s report, seconded by Lorraine Pollock. Carried.
Question by Roy Norman as to the distribution of funds if a profit is realized from 26th ISA Tournament - Max suggested that a donation be made to the Coldwater club in view of the many volunteers from that club helping with the planning of the International tournament. This will be assessed based on the final financial results. The OSA chose to charge $2000.for the use of their courts,discs, etc. in lieu of a portion of any profit.
Correspondence & Announcements -
A letter will be written to the Thames Horizon [Chatham] club expressing thanks for declining the $150.for last year’s CNSA doubles and for the $500. donation to the 26th ISA Tournament.
The ISA tournament is being held in Midland, August 12 - 19, 2007 and meetings have been held with the CNSA Executive and the hard working Coldwater Club members who make up the committee. The opening on Monday, August 13 will include the Children’s choir singing the anthem for each country involved with the tournament. We received a Trillium Grant which will allow for more transportation and meals for the participants.
We have 165 people registered which includes 104 players. Many of the participants will be taking part in local tours and shopping in Midland while here. A boat cruise, fish fry, closing banquet and several dinners are a few of the functions planned.
Canadian Team Members of the 26th ISA Tournament are :
MEN’S TEAMWOMEN’S TEAM
Roy Norman, non playing captain QC Doreen Norman, non playing captain QC
1 George Admiral ON 1. Nicole Archambault QC
2. Gaston Archambault QC 2. Lottie Bell ON
3. Roy Babcock ON 3. Erika Berg ON
4. Peter Berg ON 4. Dorothy Boonen ON
5. Basil Fick ON 5. Eileen Fick ON
6. Bernie Laflamme ON 6. Pam Hill ON
7. Ed McGrath ON 7. Rose Irwin NS
8. Alfons Persoon ON 8. Grace Pipher ON
9. Don Raymont ON 9. Muriel Ross ON
10. Bob Saunders BC 10. Gayle Saunders BC
11. Henry Strong ON 11. Pat Umbach ON
12. Ralph Webb ON 12. Martine Vermeire ON
CNSA Sanctioned Tournaments 2007 -
Doubles to be held in Coldwater, ON June 26 - 28. Amateurs start 1st day, Open 2nd day. Tournament Director is Lorraine Pollock. Format : 16 frames, best 2 out of 3 games
Singles to be held in Tweed, ON August 1 & 2. Tournament Director is Max Tate. Format : 12 frames, best 2 out of 3 games [time permitting]. Amateur and Pro to be held at same time.
ISA Hall of Fame Induction : John Weston will be posthumously inducted into the ISA Hall of Fame at the 26th ISA Tournament in Midland in August. His wife Collette will be there to accept this honour.
Reports from Officers-
Publicity - Stan McCormack
Stan thanked the attendees for their support and talked about the media coverage for the 26th ISA tournament in Midland. Expecting coverage by TV (possibly TSN), Radio, newspapers and have had interviews published. Of course “The Shuffler” website will give ample coverage and has much insightful information ongoing. Gary Pipher’s success vis-à-vis newspaper coverage was cited as an example of what can be done to add to our membership and to promote the sport.
Expansion - Pat Lane
Report is on file. Pat touched on some of the areas being worked on. Letters sent out over the fall and winter with new membership pricing for clubs and individuals.
Ruby received 9 new memberships and Max has spoken with the President of the Dieppe [Moncton] N.B. club where interest in membership is being shown
The project that Bill and Gary are working on for an Inter-Provincial Tournament may help get the word out and increase our membership.
Roy Norman suggested the Inter-Provincial Tournament be hosted in Ontario as they are the strongest membership and are more central. Locations in other Provinces, including Dieppe, N.B. are being explored. It was the consensus of the board that any offer will be enthusiastically considered.
Reports of Special Committees -
Amendments to By-laws and Constitution - Stan McCormack
Stan’s committee consisting of Roy Norman, Glen Bromley & Max Tate have been working on changes and these will be presented for approval in due course.
Inter Provincial Teams Tournament - Bill Pollock and Gary Pipher
Letters were sent out requesting a commitment for a club to host the 1st Inter-Provincial Tournament and no response was received. Group feels that personal contact is needed for this to take place. Follow up letter being sent to specific individuals and clubs.
Hall of Fame - Pat & Diana
Four inductees to be announced at the Banquet here in Blackstock. Report is filed with secretary. Revision of the criterion for nomination to the Hall of Fame is under review.
Unfinished Business -
Revision to Rules and Formats : The board has met and feel we are not in a position to advance at this time. As membership from Provinces other than Ontario increases, the plan is to have a committee work on establishing simplified rules that could be applied across the country. Formats may vary from club to club due to the types of courts used, etc.
New Business -
Tournament Locations for 2008 : The CNSA is looking to promote tournaments in other provinces. Gary Pipher asked if it may be possible to have the CNSA doubles in Coldwater near the end of May, rather than late June, with the AGM at that time. Tweed may be asked to host the CNSA singles again. A location is being sought for a tournament similar to the “Spring Fling”.
CNSA Position on future ISA events : we would still like to see the ISA tournament held ever 2 years.
FSA “Preview” Ad : Motion to pay the $75.00 for this ad was made by Roesmary Otamar and seconded by Henry Strong. Carried.
Selection of Team for ISA : Executive have been doing this in the past mostly by email. A Special Committee who will be able to meet in person to review and discuss applications, will be appointed to perform this annual task.
Disappointed as to the turn out at meeting declared by Henry Strong.
Meeting Adjourned : 5:08 Motion by Lois McCormack; 2nd by Lorraine Pollock. Carried
Minutes submitted by : Pat Lane
NOTE: The Minutes will not become official until adopted at the next AGM of the CNSA.
Bill and Trudy Rovers have been working hard to obtain the necessary approvals, the necessary equipment, and the necessary community support to open another Shuffleboard Facility in South Western Ontario. (St. Marys is midway between London and Stratford) Bill and Trudy have sent along this thank you note with regard to obtaining some of the necessary equipment.
“The St. Marys Club would like to thank the Newmarket Club for their shuffleboard equipment and especially Lila Bell for delivering the equipment. We hope that we can get the St. Marys Club operational soon. When we get over some of the snags we are running into, we will forward our days of play and details with regard to tournaments.
Bill and Trudy Rovers.
SHUFFLER’S NOTE: Watch the CNSA page for details. 2007 08 26.
We have just been advised that Shirley Tunks passed away on October 8, 2007 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. The funeral service was held on October 12th at the McKinlay Funeral Home, Chatham.
Our sympathy goes out to Jim and his family at this time.
** Bryan Peter and Bryan Anderson joined us for a few minutes at 10:20 A.M. when all that were coming to the meeting were present. President Tate thanked Bryan for having us here for our meeting today. (Board Meeting was held in the Midland Sports and Recreation Complex, Midland, ON)
It was agreed the highlight of the ISA Tournament was the opening ceremony with the Midland Children's Choir singing the National anthems of the various countries in the country’s own language. The arena staff did a great job all of the time and especially Friday night and Saturday morning, moving all of the courts and getting them back in exactly the same place. President Tate asked Vice President McCormack to prepare a letter of thanks to the CAO (Chief Administrative Officer - Mr. Ted Walker) of North Simcoe Recreation Complex.
** Bryan Peter was the Town of Midland’s senior onsite representative and as such our contact for the International Event. Bryan was a staff member.
At 10:30 A.M. the CNSA meeting was called to order.
Roll Call
Present - President Max Tate, 1st Vice President Stan McCormack, 3rd Vice President Bill Pollock, and Directors Gary Pipher & Henry VanDorp. Lorraine Pollock was asked to act as secretary.
Absent were Secretary - Diana May, Treasurer - Ruby Withington, 2nd Vice President - Pat Lane and Director Glen Bromley.
Treasurer's Report
The 26th International tournament realized a profit for the CNSA and a detailed financial report will be available at the AGM in Coldwater, on May 27, 2008.
Correspondence & Announcements
The ISA tournament in 2008 will be held in Australia and in the future it will be held every second year with 2010 being held in Germany. In the odd years there will be a Singles tournament with Florida hosting in 2009.
A letter of resignation was read from Harold Mackness. President Tate said he would see that a letter of appreciation would be sent to Mr. Mackness for his 18 years of service.
The CNSA Board will temporarily defer their decision as to how best to appropriately recognize the significant contribution made by the Coldwater Club during the 26th International Event.
Thank you letters have gone out to all sponsors.
Old Business
Revision of Constitution and Bylaws - Stan (McCormack) and Glen (Bromley) were asked to submit major points of concern in a final product and circulate before the AGM in May.
Inter Provincial Teams Tournament - Since the ISA is next year in Australia (2008) we should aim for 2009. President Tate will send letters to Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan inviting their input and offering the support of the CNSA.
Hall of Fame Criterion – Potential Candidates must meet the requirements as presented in the point system by Pat Lane. In addition their personal suitability, attitude and sportsmanship will be taken into consideration. After meeting these requirements they still must be voted on.
It was agreed that Hall of Fame Certificates would revert back to the ones used the first year.
Rules and Format – It was the consensus that Rules should be kept as simple as possible. President Tate stated that when his term of office ends, he is willing to work with Bill (Pollock) on this project.
***The Meeting broke for lunch and some members of the ISA Planning Committee joined the Board for Lunch. Included in this group were Lois McCormack, Barb Pipher, Joyce and Tom Kidd, Grace & Ross Pipher, Jake Dyksterhaus, Lorraine Pollock and Doris Bumstead. The excellent lunch was catered by L & L Catering. *** All members of the Planning Committee had been invited to lunch with the Board. This action had been taken to openly demonstrate the appreciation of the Board for the many hours of support contributed to this Group.
New Business
CNSA Tournaments for 2008
May 27 -29 – Coldwater, ON - Doubles, Amateurs first day, Banquet after shuffling May 27.
The Annual General Meeting following banquet. Hall of Fame Induction will take place during the Banquet.
Banquet tickets must be ordered and paid in advance. Limit 110 people (Watch The Shuffler for further information.)
July 30 - 31 - Tweed - Singles - Amateurs and Experts start same day.
June 23-24, 2008 - Napanee - Team Event - It was suggested that players be OSA members. Some resistance has been expressed by the Napanee club. This tournament is being endorsed by the CNSA. The OSA may be approached to also endorse this tournament.
We need Tournament Directors - Anyone interested in learning how to do this should contact Max or Ruth Tate, or Lorraine Pollock. We will work with you until you are comfortable to proceed by yourself.
Nominating Committee - The nominating committee for next year is Roy Norman, Diana May and Al Weeks.
Applications for 2008 ISA - The board agreed to add to the official application, “ Players will be selected based on shuffleboard skills, personal suitability (temperament, social skills, sportsmanship, team player)”
Applications to be in by February 1st, 2008. (This date has subsequently been changed to March 01, 2008.)
Send applications to secretary - Diana May. dianamay@hotmail.com or Box 133, 536 Hayes St, Lucknow,ON N0G 2H0
SELECTION COMMITTEE for ISA 2008 is Max Tate, Diana May and Stan McCormack.
A letter will go to Roger Cayen requesting a list of names and addresses of players that he has to help the CNSA get an up to date list of current members.
Surplus “Clocks” will be given as gifts.
Letters to New Clubs - President Tate proposed that letters will be sent to all new clubs from the CNSA and the OSA congratulating them on their hard work to get a club started and welcoming them to the shuffleboard family.
The CNSA has approved the request by The Greater Napanee Shuffleboard Club to host the 2008 Team Event which will be called The Summer Slam.
Shuffling will begin on Monday, June 23rd, 2008 in THE Greater Napanee Sports Centre in Napanee.
A BBQ hosted by the Napanee Shuffleboard Club will take place on Sunday evening to welcome local and out of town participants, June 22nd.
A Catered banquet is planned for Monday following a social get together.
Shuffling will resume Tuesday morning and wind up early Tuesday afternoon. Awards presentation will follow.
The tournament will follow the format established for the “Spring Fling” whereby prior registration is required and is limited to the first sixty-four paid entries.
Full details as to entry fees, banquet tickets, preferred hotels/motels etc. are not available at this time but will be published at a later date. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend this exciting event.
Because we expect more players wanting to play than we can accommodate, (64 is the Max) Registration Will Only Be Accepted Beginning May 1st, 2008 at 1 minute after midnight, i.e. 2008 05 01 01.
Send your registration by e-mail to Neil Findlay @ marnei@cogeco.ca
Snail Mail Applications should be sent to Neil Findlay at 699 Tanner Drive, Kingston, ON, K7M 8Y2. Snail Mail applications are deemed to be received the date they are post marked.
WATCH THE SHUFFLER for further details. As details become available we will post them on the page SUMMER SCHEDULES: Look for NAPANEE.
Information has been provided by Neil Findlay of the Napanee Shuffleboard Club.
COLDWATER SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB IS AWARDED A GRANT FROM THE ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION:
On 2007 12 10 in front of local media and the Mayors of the Region, MPP (MEMBER OF PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT FOR ONTARIO) Mr. Garfield Dunlop announced the awarding of OTF grants in the amount of $116,800.00 to 3 Organizations in his riding. Joining Mr. Dunlop at the presentation was Richard Oatway representing the Trillium Foundation. The Coldwater Shuffleboard Club received $14,200.00.
In the absence of President Gary Pipher under whose direction the grant was researched, prepared and processed, Stan McCormack and 1st VP Ross Matthews were on hand to acknowledge the official announcement on behalf of the Coldwater Shuffleboard Club.
Mr. Dunlop said in his remarks:”The members and volunteers of these three organizations are very dedicated and I am pleased that they are receiving substantial grants for their projects. This funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation is very important to help them reach their goals and serve people even better.”
Stan McCormack expressed appreciation for the generous contribution by the Trillium Foundation and also thanked the Coldwater Lions Club for their generous support in the critical organizational phase of the Club.
SHUFFLER’S NOTE: The creation and establishment of the Coldwater Club beginning in the spring of 2006 and growth of its membership to 97, is a fine example of what is possible when the community works together.
It was the Piphers of Coldwater who planted the seed and nurtured the growth of what has become a splendid example of what can be done!!
A REPEAT REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE CANADIAN SHUFFLEBOARD HALL OF FAME.
If you shuffle in Canada and know of someone deserving recognition in your shuffleboard community, put your recommendations in writing, check out the information that needs to be included with the nomination and send it to
Pat Lane, CNSA - HOF Committee Chair : To view criteria for selection, click HERE.
CNSA PRESIDENT EXPRESSES APPRECIATION TO COLDWATER SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB FOR THEIR SUPPORT!
Anyone who attended the 26th ISA (Midland) Tournament this August will be well aware of the significant role played by the Coldwater Club. In recognition of this support, President Tate made an official presentation at Shells Restaurant (Winter Haven, FL) where there were approximately 20 persons in attendance. Gary Pipher, Club President of the Coldwater Club, was very pleased and gave a big thank you to the CNSA. (See pic in the margin).
Gary Pipher responds: Barb and I enjoyed the dinner after the game at Shells Restaurant and I want to say a special thank you for the presentation you made to our Coldwater Club on behalf of the Canadian National Shuffleboard Association.
Our club will make good use of the contribution and the CNSA will always be recognized for the support you have given us.
2008-03-16.
EACH OF US SHOULD BE CAREFUL ON LINE!!
EACH OF US SHOULD BE CAREFUL ON LINE!!
Education is the best defense against the many fraudulent practices each of us is exposed to each time we go on line!! March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada and you can do your part to protect yourself by visiting the website I will give you at the end of this article. I urge you to make this site a “favorite” and to visit it regularly. There is just too much to absorb in one visit.
You will note that near the top of the page (when the Site opens) there is a phone number. While this number is identified as a means to order a Fraud Calendar, it is the same number to be used to report suspected fraud. And by the way, (when the Site opens) scroll down the page and click on the Stop Spam Here sign; there is a good deal more to learn >> take some of the tests!!
Click: http://www.phonebusters.com/english/index.html THE SHUFFLER is adding a link to this site which you can access by clicking on Related Links, left hand side of our Home Page. This is an official Canadian Site.
Protect Yourself and Good Shuffling from Alf and Stan. 2008 03 20.
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS; an encore performance from 1981.
Napanee produces top shuffleboarder!!
By Scott Wishart, Staff Sports Reporter.
Shuffleboard doesn’t make headlines often, especially in this par of the world.
But just this month, a woman who grew up in Napanee competed in the first International Shuffleboard Tournament in Muskegan, Mich.
Verna Carter, daughter of Edna Scott of Napanee, was one of 12 women chosen to represent Canada in the three-team event. She won seven of the 11 games she played.
The Canadian women’s team places second behind the United States. Japan, a relative newcomer to the sport, place third. The U.S. and Canadian men tied for first in their competition.
Verna’s sister, Dorothy Russell, of Mill Street in Napanee, and friend Reta Frink all were spectators at the five-day tournament. Dorothy says its main purpose was to help boost shuffleboard’s popularity.
“It’s really growing,” she says. “It’s all over the U.S. The idea is to get it going in Canada.
All the Canadian representatives were from Ontario, mostly from the southern part of the province.
Dorothy says her sister learned the sport in Florida, the birthplace of shuffleboard. Though still an amateur, she’s working to become a professional.
“Mom’s just thrilled that Verna’s so involved,” she adds. There were several highpoints to the competition, not the least of which was the immaculate white uniforms of the Canadians with jacket emblazoned with a large re maple leaf.
“They really did look smart,” Dorothy says.
The camaraderie was second to none. Competitors were impressed with the friendliness of the Japanese, most of whom couldn’t speak English.
“I think they were the most gracious people I’ve ever met,” she says. “After a while, we learned to ‘oaia’, or something like that. It means good morning. They just lit up like a Christmas tree when we did that.”
Japan had good reason to take part. It is estimated that by 1990 its population will be 30 per cent over the age of 60. The country needs a low-cost and enjoyable sport that isn’t physically demanding.
Golf is said to cost $100 a round and bowling can be strenuous.
The team reportedly hoped to see shuffleboard recognized as a sport for government support.
But the sport isn’t just for senior citizens. Nearly anyone can play, and even some Japanese members were in their mid 20s.
“It’s a sport for both young and old,” Dorothy says. “I think it’s the coming thing.”
Stan’s Note: This article is from a Newspaper clipping, one of many, sent along by Peggy House who was the CNSA Secretary at the time of this event. If you wish to read a little about Peggy, click on this URL: http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/blog-250631.html Further, if you enjoy what you read and would like to subscribe to these postings, look on the left hand side of the window, and click on Subscribe. Each time I make a posting, you will receive an e-mail.
POINT 2: To read about shuffling in Napanee, ON to-day, click on this URL: http://www.theshuffler.org/ClubPromotion.html#anchor_172 Make plans now to attend their SUMMER SLAM in June!! Keep Watching THE SHUFFLER for details!!! In the margin we have posted a photo of the 1981 Canadian Shufflers at the very first ISA event in which Verna Carter, the Napanee resident shuffled. Verna is in the front row, on our extreme right. Peggy House is in the centre row, the very first woman in the row (about the middle). ENJOY.
One sport which is bigger than Shuffleboard in Canada is Curling!! To-day (2008-03-29) in Vernon, BC, Canada’s Women’s Team played Japan and the game went right to the very end!! In fact it was tied at the “very end” and an extra end was required to determine the winner. Canada took the last end even though they did not have the hammer. Japan will play Switzerland this evening (2008-03-29) for the Bronze and Canada will play China tomorrow for the Gold Medal. Japan has a young team, a team that will be a force in the future. As in Shuffleboard, the Japanese Women demonstrated a great deal of accuracy in their shooting and a good deal of grace and charm. Congratulations to both Teams!!!
However; the score was not the important component of this story. I had contacted Jiro Chiba, President of the Japanese Shuffleboard Association, at the beginning of the game; he got back to me; he watched the game on TV as did Lois and I, and we exchanged observations in between!! Jiro shared with me that he has recovered from his operation and although he will be unable to participate in Australia, he is looking forward to the Singles Tournament in Florida in 2009.
JAPAN’S PRESIDENT SENDS ALONG HIS CONGRATULATIONS: Canadian Women Curlers Win Gold
Subject: Congratulations!
Hi Stan; good morning.
Congratulations! Canadian women's team won! It has been expected that Canadian team has good players. Japanese team also did well but they have no history in this field as well as shuffleboard game.
But we can expect their future as well.
Thank you for your cheer.
Respectfully, Jiro Chiba, President JNSA (Japanese Shuffleboard Association.
Stan’s Note: Also see article below: For the very few who do not know, Canada won against China for the Gold Medal and Japan won against Switzerland for the Bronze. Thank you Jiro for sending along those very kind remarks. 2008 03 31.
As regular readers will be aware, the 2008 AGM (Annual General Meeting) of the CNSA will take place at Coldwater, Ontario on May 27th, 2008.
The CNSA invites submissions from Shuffleboard Clubs desirous of hosting the 2009 AGM. It is essential that you have full Club Support for such an adventure. (Yes, I have chosen that word carefully! Lol) Normally the AGM is held in conjunction with a major shuffleboard event. To see an example of what is involved, we suggest that you go to Summer Schedules where you will see what has been arranged by the Coldwater Club. http://www.theshuffler.org/ClubPromotion.html#anchor_170
If you think your Club may be interested in hosting this event, talk with your Club President and have him/her notify CNSA President Max Tate at: maxandruthtate@aol.com A DECISION WITH REGARD TO THE 2009 AGM WILL BE MADE AT THE 2008 AGM, MAY 27TH, 2008.
This California event which ends just prior to the commencement of the US National event is a Team Tournament. (Witness the dress code of the teams; pretty sharp I say!) This year 16 Teams competed in this event. The teams come from Arizona and California with many from Arizona beginning their journey home.
I make that point because it explains in part the success of such events. Reflect for a moment on the even greater success of the Western Team Tournament. Many of the same people compete in both. In the case of the Western, Snow Birds are just arriving – in the case of the Classic, they are leaving. Canada has been striving to develop/promote an Interprovincial tournament. If only we could find a similar phenomenon to the arrival and departure of the shuffling community.
If you blow up The Tucson Road Devils you will see 2 Canucks making their way home, albeit the long way. They are in the front row Pat Lane (2nd from the left) and directly behind her, husband Ernie.
And if you bring up the Prickly Pairs, you will see 2 more Canucks making their way to their home in Beautiful British Columbia. On the extreme right are Bob and Gayle Saunders.
Finally, if you are reading this and you have an idea with regard to staging a successful truly Canadian National Shuffleboard Event, please send your ideas along to stanistheman_200@yahoo.com 2008 04 04.
Canada’s very first International Shuffleboard event, 1990, will be on Cable TV this week, not just once but several times!! The first showing is on Tuesday, April 8th at 18:00. It will be held 3 more times at different times throughout the week. I should tell you that the Cable Network IS NOT CNN!! It is COGECO and it is a part of their Community Programming, that is if you have COGECO in Sarnia, ON for example, you will not have access.
Frank Willson, CNSA President at that time will be viewing the Tuesday show at my place. Although I have not yet seen the show, it is being billed as “From Our Archives, The 1990 International Shuffleboard Tournament.”
Stan, never missing an opportunity, has contacted COGECO and offered to have Frank and I speak with them. Should I receive a favourable reply, I will share it with our readers!!!
On October 29th, 2005 Gary Pipher sent me an e-mail which read, in part: “Looks like we are getting closer to forming a Shuffleboard Club here in Coldwater. I have been given the go ahead by the Coldwater Curling Club to use their facilities as necessary to play Shuffleboard in Coldwater "and at an affordable rate".
“If it's not too late to fit (Coldwater) into your 2006 tournament schedule, we would be willing to host an event this summer. We do not have equipment just yet, but have made application for funding to purchase same.”
By February of 2006 Gary had sent along to me a Draft Set of By-Laws for the Coldwater Club, and prior to that he had developed a business plan!! Looking back, there is no doubt that this careful planning at the beginning was a significant factor in the success of the Club.
On April 28th of 2006, Gary writes: “Hi Stan: Well; we are finally getting things moving at the Coldwater Shuffleboard Club, however slow it may be. We have measured and mapped out the courts on the Curling Arena floor and have painted one end of one court. Gaining experience with the stencil kit that we purchased from Sam Allan in Florida. May end up using masking tape to complement the stencil. But we shall overcome.
We have sufficient room for 15 courts running the length of the arena floor, leaving 3 feet between the courts as the gutter area. There is plenty of room for player seating at both ends of the courts and the floor is excellent.” AND ON MAY 11TH OF 2006:
CANADIAN PRESIDENT COMES TO COLDWATER.
Simcoe North’s MPP, Garfield Dunlop, was in Coldwater on Thursday, May 11th to officially open the Coldwater Floor Shuffleboard facility located in the town’s Curling Club. President elect Max Tate of the Canadian National Shuffleboard Association was also in town to participate in this significant shuffling milestone. The opening of the floor shuffleboard facility has been a dream come true for the Piphers of Coldwater, Gary and Barb, and Ross and Grace. Hats off to the Curling Club and the Lions Club of Coldwater for supporting a new sport in their community. President elect Tate and the Piphers announced that the Coldwater Club had been selected to host the 2007 Canadian National Floor Shuffleboard Doubles Championship Event in 2007.
The Coldwater Club will again this year, 2008 host the CNSA National Doubles beginning May 27th, 2008. For details click: http://www.theshuffler.org/ClubPromotion.html#anchor_170
I do hope you have enjoyed this historical narrative summary of the launch of the Coldwater Club. I can think of no better example of what is possible when shufflers with a common cause put their head, their heart and their hands together. See photos in our Album on Home Page.
HIGH RIVER ALBERTA LAUNCHES A NEW SHUFFLING FACILITY!
Our town of High River, Alberta may be described as senior oriented with a lot of seniors in the town, as well as many in the surrounding area. Many go to warmer climes in the winter months and are very familiar with shuffleboard that is played down south. People in High River are very excited about having another recreational activity to keep people active physically and socially through friendly interaction.
In the year 2005 Irene Sereda, Margaret Mowat and Doug Mowat went to Brazil to participate in the International Shuffleboard Tournament.
Irene and Marg were on the Canadian Ladies team which came in first in the Ladies Tournament. Doug was on the United Nations team which came in third. It was in 2005 that Irene Sereda started organizing a group to get shuffleboard going in High River. On Nov 21/2005 The Foothills Shuffleboard Association was formed.
The Club held their first “fun-raiser” turkey shoot on November 24th, 2007 at Venture Out in Mesa, AZ with 74 shufflers participating, followed by a pizza party. Another was held February 24, 2008 at Golden Vista in Apache Junction, AZ.
Our first general meeting was held Nov.14/2007 and the following people were elected as the executive. Ken Wardley, President; Irene Sereda, Vice President; Delace Rombough, Treasurer; Margaret Mowat, Secretary; Pat Reid, Don Gibson and Doug Mowat, Directors.
We purchased used Boards (Roll Out Courts) and have been fortunate to be able to place them in the curling rink during the summer months, May through September. We plan on providing instruction to new members beginning in May with the emphasis on enjoyment. Membership fee will be $10.00.
Our Official opening will be in conjunction with our first Singles Tournament beginning June 15th, 2008. We have invited CNSA President Max Tate and his wife Ruth to attend and help us celebrate our launch!! Click here for details: http://www.theshuffler.org/ClubPromotion.html#anchor_229
Our first doubles tournament is planned for Aug.10th, 11th and 12th.
THE BOARD OF THE Foothills Shuffleboard Club. 2008 04 27.
TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER SLAM!! NAPANEE, ONTARIO.
To ensure that you get a “slot” on the Napanee Summer Slam, be sure to register early. This may be done ON LINE, that is you can complete your registration application and at 1 second after midnight to-night, April 30th, it will be forwarded. (For “time technocrats” such as Stan, the correct way to write 1 second after midnight is: 2008 05 00 01.) You can try and complete it before that time but the computer will not accept the registration.
NOTE: If you would rather register by Canada Post, click on the “little pen” on the left margin of the page that opens when you access the URL above. Your “snail mail” application is deemed to be received by Neil on the date and time it is processed by Canada Post. Neil assures me that he will retain all envelopes just in case there is a challenge!!! Lol
It is evident that Neil Findlay and his entire Club have put a great deal into this event. It is sure to be a great event. Looking forward to seeing you there.
If you attempted to register during the very first 15 minutes of May 01st, you would have experienced difficulty and in all likelihood, Neil will not have received your Registration Application.
The glitch was corrected 15 minutes after Midnight. Accordingly, IF, AND ONLY IF, you attempted registration in that 15 minute period, please re-register.
One thing is evident; everyone is having a good time, no, not a good time, A GREAT TIME!! We often forget who won or lost a shuffleboard event but one thing we never forget is the good experiences we shared as Team Members, and as fellow shufflers!!
Granted these pix were taken some time ago >> we all know that because SOME OF YOU have aged. lol However; Shufflers like GOOD WINE improve with age and each of us has the opportunity to recapture the great moments we shared in this Team Event of 2005.
The Napanee Shuffleboard Club, Neil Findlay President, has organized a very similar event to the Spring Fling. They have called their Team Event THE SUMMER SLAM!! You won’t want to miss out on this well organized event to begin with a Free BBQ on Sunday, June 22nd and winding up on June 24th. Neil tells me that he still has some openings >> however; there is a limit of 64 Players and you must register in advance. Don’t miss out!! To register, click here. http://www.theshuffler.org/ClubPromotion.html#anchor_172
CU at the BBQ!! Stan of THE SHUFFLER 2008-05-04
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UPDATE FROM HIGH RIVER, ALBERTA!
Hello Stan: Thought that I would update you on the wonderful Open House that we had last week in High River. Eighty excited enthusiasts showed up to learn more about this great game. It was even better when play began on the courts.
One of our local papers was in attendance and is doing a cover story, complete with photos. We offered Coffee and Lemonade with home baked cookies and cake to our guests.
From the comments that we heard, everyone had a great time. We even picked up 35 new memberships so I believe that we are on our way to a most successful season.
We shared with our guests the story of world class shuffling events in Brazil, in Lakeside, OH and of course we did not forget Midland, Ontario. We did make it clear however; that we in High River also have some fantastic shufflers.
Local Government was represented by 2 serving councillors as well as a past mayor. Good news; the past mayor signed up for a membership.
Many "Thanks" go out to Irene & Henry Sereda, Marg & Doug Mowat, and Delace & Norma Rombough for all their great effort in putting this together and making it the success that it was.
Regards
Ken Wardley, Club President.
Post Script: I have just received a phone call from Global TV and they would like to come down from Calgary and do an interview with us on the 15th of May. Obviously we are very excited and will certainly keep you posted.
Bill Rovers is always looking for the very best deal in town. Bill has negotiated a rate of $64.00 at the Red Carpet Inn (Park-Villa) at 751 Yonge St. in Midland. You can access their website by clicking: http://www.parkvillamotel.com/ or you can telephone them at 1-800-251-1962. To obtain this rate you must reference the Coldwater Shuffleboard Club.
What is indicated is that you access the Website to look at the facility, and then if it suits, call them as you must tell them you are shuffling at Coldwater.
We are looking forward to a great event at this Canadian National Doubles Tournament. Make your plans and be sure you include the Banquet on the evening of May 27th. Click for details: http://www.theshuffler.org/ClubPromotion.html#anchor_170
Stan of THE SHUFFLER: Our Thanks to Bill Rovers. 2008-05-07
Two members only are missing from this CNSA photo of the current Board of Directors. The two are Glen Bromley of Athabasca, AB and Ruby Withington of Tillsonburg, ON. The occasion is a Board Meeting in preparation for our AGM (Annual General Meeting) of May 27th in Coldwater, ON, to be held in conjunction with our Canadian National Doubles Event. The date of this meeting was May 07th, 2008.
You will be able to assess the business portion of our Meeting once Secretary Diana May sends along the Minutes. However; at this time I wish to say a word about the Board with respect to the Canadian Way. Unlike some other Shuffleboard Organizations, our National Board Members receive no gas mileage; no free meals nor accommodations. The spirit of VOLUNTEERISM is alive and well in the CNSA. If you check the meaning of volunteerism in the Wikipedia encyclopedia, you will find this description: “Volunteerism is the willingness of people to work on behalf of others without the expectation of pay or other tangible gain.” Shufflers of Canada; that accurately describes the members of your National Board.
I will now name those in the photo. As this is a photo taken at lunch, our wives/husbands in attendance, are also in the photograph. Beginning at the far wall, on your left, we have: Henry Van Dorp, OSA President and Board Member; Diana May, Secretary; Pat Lane, Chair of the Hall of Fame Committee; Bill Pollock, Director; Lorraine Pollock, wife of Bill; Ernie Lane, husband of Pat; now to the far wall on your right: Stan McCormack, 1st VP; Max Tate, President; Gary Pipher, Director; Lois McCormack, wife of Stan; Ruth Tate, wife of Max; and finally Barb Pipher, wife of Gary.
You will want to plan your fishing and camping trips around the SSAI Tournament in Moose Jaw SA!! Entries have already been received from BC, AB, MB, North & South Dakota, MT & IL for our SK tournament held each year in Moose Jaw. The 2008 event is being held July 15, 16 & 17.
The two inside venues at Cosmos Senior Centre and Moose Jaw & District Seniors Centre are preparing for the annual event. Our capable charter, June Fortner will again be in charge of the draws.
Motels are available as are superior camping facilities (dry camping for several is also available at Cosmos).
Get your entry fees ($12.00) in early; $6.00 returned if notice of cancellation given)
In the margin we have pix of Shirley Gould & Archie Kruger and Jane McWillie & Gilbert Russell. Jane is in the White Sweater.
SEND ENTRIES TO:
Jane McWillie, 404 Broadway Ave. E., Moose Jaw, SA S4R 0Z9
Shirley Gould, 101-55 Hochelaga St. E, Moose Jaw, SA S6H 0N6
BANQUET: TUESDAY, JULY 15TH & SSAI ANNUAL MEETING.
DOOR PRIZES AND CASH DRAWS. COME MEET YOUR FRIENDS IN
Reservations are quickly filling up for the CNSA Awards Banquet in Coldwater on May 27th and is it any wonder why?
If you were one of the more fortunate ones to be involved with the International Games in Midland last year or at the Coldwater Club AGM, you will remember the great meals by L&M Catering.
Larry Lalonde and his wife Linda will again be doing the honours at the CNSA banquet in Coldwater for the low price of $15.00 per person.
The Canadian National Shuffleboard Association’s 2008 AGM will take place in the Auditorium of the Coldwater Community Center which is just next door to the Curling Arena , and is expected to get underway at 5:00 pm sharp on May 27 .
There are many important items on the agenda including revisions to By-Laws of the CNSA and election of officers for the ensuing terms.
The Awards banquet is slated to begin 6:30 in the Club House of Curling Arena with open seating of eight people to a round table, and 12 people at the long tables.
The Canadian National Shuffleboard Doubles Tournament in Coldwater on May 27/28 /29 is by all indications expected to be a sell out.
A tremendous amount interest in the tournament has been shown by players from across Ontario both in the amateur and open divisions.
Prize money has been increased over last year and the new discs and scoreboards purchased with the OTF grant will be put to great use on the 16 freshly sealed playing courts.
Loraine Pollock will once again be the Tournament director at the Coldwater Doubles Tournament, and anyone who is familiar with Loraine’s style and calm demeanor knows she is the best in the business “no delays and fair decisions”.
A new PA system has been installed in the Curling Arena courtesy of the Coldwater Shuffleboard Club and the announcements for court assignments over the PA should help to keep everything running smoothly.
The Shuffler Web site has been the voice of the Coldwater Club in getting the word out to the other Clubs across Ontario.
It is times such as this when a data base of all shuffleboard players across Ontario is so important for the future of Shuffleboard.
Information could be sent out either electronically or otherwise and everyone in the Shuffleboard community would be well informed of the events and happenings.
GARY PIPHER, COLDWATER CLUB PRESIDENT AND CNSA BOARD MEMBER. 2008 05 11.
The CNSA board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Glen Bromley of Athabasca, Alberta, as a director, effective March 4, 2007.
