Shuffleboarders debut first evening league with ribbon-cutting
In the long history of the LW Shuffleboard Club, going back as far as the 1970s, the club has never scheduled an evening league. After many conversations and considerable organizational shifts, the club has initiated its first league to accommodate people who are still working or who are busy with other daytime Leisure World activities. Sixteen new members have joined over the last four months, practiced new skills and have now played their first league games with the Shuffleboard Club fall league. A ribbon-cutting ceremony initiated the first evening game on Oct. 4, at the Courts Building.
On the same day, the Evening Shufflers— captained by Karen Mendon—and Team 2 —captained by Sally Fowler— squared off with 12 different games played throughout the evening. The Evening Shufflers won the contest with eight wins over Team 2, who won four games. The players who won both of their scheduled games included Roger Bennett for the Evening Shufflers and Bob Peterson for Team 2.
On Oct. 7, the morning league Hot Rods and the Smashers played and the two teams tied with each team winning six games. Sal LaScala was the only player to win both games.
Throughout the fall, there will be two courts available to practice even during league play. Residents are invited to stop by the Courts Building Tuesday nights from 5:30-8 or Friday mornings 8:30-11 to watch experienced players and to practice the initial skills of shuffleboard with other beginners. The Courts Building is also open on Monday and Wednesday mornings for “open play” meaning anyone can stop by to join a game or begin to learn initial steps for playing shuffleboard. Wearing rubber-soled, closed toe shoes are the only requirements. For more information, call or text Kay Mount at (775) 527-0426.
Shuffleboard Club members set to play, toasting to the future success and cutting the official ribbon for the start of the first-ever fall evening league.
