Ontario Shuffleboard News and Information

This is a more serious matter. A couple of years ago, Ann and I fell victim to a scam. I’ll leave the names out so that future scammers have to work a bit harder but you’ll know who I mean. The scammers used the first names, last names, and titles perfectly. We received a message from the then CNSA president saying the CNSA needed money and that the then treasurer was away for a few days. Was there anyway we could access the CNSA funds and transfer it to this place. As the message was so well written, and so personally written, we transferred it from our personal account thinking we’d get reimbursed when the treasurer got home.

Within hours, we received another request asking for a bit more money as it turned out not to be quite enough. Sadly, that is when the bells started ringing and lights started flashing. Bottom line is we got taken. Obviously the CNSA had nothing to do with this.

I only raise it as one of our board members recently received a request from me asking for money because the treasurer is away. He was smart enough not to do it but when he told the scammers he couldn’t get the cash, they were willing to accept Visa and/or Apple Gift Cards. Very creative. lol.

BOTTOM LINE IS … The CNSA or OSA will NEVER ASK YOU FOR MONEY. Should you get a request, IGNORE IT. It is a scam.

Evan

Shuffleboard started in Ingersoll on April 16. They play Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3:30. They are located at the Ingersoll Memorial Arena on 97 Mutual Street in Ingersoll.

There are no walk-ins. You have two options. One is call 519-425-1181. You can book a block of times (a session). The other alternative is to go to http://www.pickuphub.net/ingersoll. You simply sign up with pickuphub and you can book up to 11:30 on the days they shuffle. The daily fee is $4.42 and they charge your card. I believe the session fee is the same “per visit” fee. I just signed up Ann and I for tomorrow and it was easy peasy. Way easier than the competition we’ll face. 🙂

Don’t forget, Ingersoll starts our 2024 OSA tournament season on May 28-30. You may want to get in some practice. 🙂

The 2024 Ontario Shuffleboard Association Annual General Meeting will take place following play on Tuesday June 11, approximately 4 PM at the Elora Curling Club, 27 David St. W. Elora, ON N0B 1S0.

In all our tournaments this year, Amateurs play and complete their tournament on the first day. Day two is the Open tournament, preliminary rounds. Amateurs are welcome and encouraged to play in the Open tournament. Day three will be the finals of the Open tournament for the top eight teams from the previous day.

Our Club plays in the Strathcona Paper Center, 6 McPherson Dr Napanee
Wednesdays, at 10:ooa.m. and 1:00p.m. From the second week of January to the last week of November.

Club membership fee is $ 30.00 per year and $3.00 each day played. The membership fee includes an end of year Banquet /Annual General Meeting and a Club Bar-B-Q in the summer.

For more information contact
Brenda Paradis; phone 204-914-4211 or email bgparadis66@gmail.com

Get your calendar out, Folks. We have a busy summer planned. Just carry your stick in your car all the time. You never know when a game may break out. 🙂

In all cases, amateurs play on the first day. Day two is the open tournament. Amateurs are welcome and encouraged to play in this tournament. Day 3 (half day) will be the finals of the open tournament for the top eight teams.

Tue May 28 to 30 – Ingersoll

Tue Jun 11 to 13 – Elora (with the AGM following play on Tuesday)

Wed Jun 26 to 28 – Goderich

Tue Jul 9 to 11 – Chatham

Tue Jul 23 to 25 – Rodney

Tue Aug 6 to 8 – Blenheim

I’ll get accommodation and dining recommendations posted shortly. 🙂

Ann and I visited Rodney last week. A beautiful little town between London and Chatham. They now have eight courts. Judd and his crew were so nice. They made Ann and I feel so welcomed. Twelve of us played three “mingles” games. They have some darned good players in Rodney. I loved the courts. I couldn’t believe how consistent the discs slid down the whole length of the court. Maybe the best I’ve seen. You know the courts are good when I make good shots. lol. They all played some great shuffleboard. More importantly, they had fun! Thank you Rodney Shuffleboard Club for your hospitality. I can’t wait to visit again. 🙂

Mike Milne is looking for a partner for any/all tournaments. Mike is an Amateur but will partner in an Open tournament if need be. Please call Mike at 647 409 5665.

Our official name – Golden Acres Shuffle Club

Address – 430 Catherine St W., Blenheim, On N0P 1A0 (located in the Golden Acres Curling Club)

Schedule – League play- Monday’s starting at 9:00 am & Wednesday’s starting @ 6:30 pm

Season – From early May until mid-September

Play – League play is jitney style (3 16 frame games) .

Cost – Seasonal fee $70.00 (for 1 day) or $110.00 (for both days)

Other useful information –
– House cues available
– 16 courts, standard size courts, concrete (curling rink floor)

Planned events:

• OSA doubles tournament scheduled for Aug 6-8, 2024. Amateur – August 6^th and Expert – Aug 7-8th.
• Mingle/Singles tournament Friday August 23 starting at 9:00am. Entry Fee $5.00. Bring your own lunch & beverages.

Contact Person –
Ken Lefaive- President cynthialefaive@hotmail.com 226-627-9012
or Roger Kellam – Secretary/Treasurer – 519-676-3989 crk@kellam.ca

Just a friendly nudge. If you want to give the ISA a whirl, and visit Texas with the most awesome’est hosts, you better get your application into the CNSA. The application form and player package are available on this site and their site. The deadline to do this is April 15/24. Don’t miss out. 🙂