Shuffleboard Club flexibility pays off in no forfeits

When the Shuffleboard Club started its fall season in mid-September, it created teams of only six or seven players rather than the historical line-up of seven or eight players. By doing so, the two leagues had five teams competing in both leagues. In shuffleboard circles, a minimum of six players are required for each competition.

As the season progressed, many players have agreed to substitute for a team that might be short a player to avoid a forfeit. On Nov. 3, the morning league realized it would be short eight players. Eight league players stepped up, gave up a free morning, and the club’s record for the season of no forfeits still holds.

For many of the LW Shuffleboard Club members, having fun, making friends, and supporting the centuries old game of shuffleboard are the major reasons for learning to play and compete.

Nov. 7 winners: Team Sally edged past Team Chandra winning seven games out of 12. Team Sally had two all-game winners, both new members: Susan McKaig and Randi Allen. Chandra Patel and new member Lori Probert were the all-game winners for Team Chandra.

Team Karen outpaced Team Jack winning seven of the 12 games. Team Karen had two all-game winners: new member Micki Aiello and veteran player Sal La Scala. Team Jack had two all-game winners: veteran players Jack O’Brien and Linda Peters.

Team Rod had a scheduled bye Nov. 7

Nov. 3 winners: Team Milly and Team Carol split the Friday morning games with each team winning six games.

All-game winners honors for Team Milly included veteran players Donna Gorman and Steve Edrich. Veteran player Jack O’Brien earned the allgame winner honors for Team Carol.

Team Sally edged out Team Shel winning seven of 12 games. Team Sally had two all-game winners: veteran players John Mount and Sally Fowler.

Team Rod had its second bye in the season Nov. 3.

For information about the Shuffleboard Club, call Membership Coordinator Patty Peterson at 562-714-7072.

—Kay Mount