Shuffleboard forming winter league teams, deadline nears

Now is the time for Shuffleboard members and interested LW residents to sign up for upcoming winter league teams. Many have already signed up but there are still a few slots available. Friday, Dec. 2, is the sign-up deadline as winter league teams will be assigned before Christmas. The Friday morning winter league will begin Jan. 6 and the Tuesday evening winter league begins Jan. 9.

The ongoing fall league teams played a total of 48 games during the first half of November. The Friday league teams have just two more Friday contests to determine the champion, while the Tuesday league has three more contests before ending the fall league competition.

After six evenings of competition since Oct. 4, the Tuesday evening league teams are in a tight race for the fall team winner: The Night Shufflers have an earned win average of 521 with the Hot Shots close behind with an average wins of 479. The Evening Sliders average is 438. Throughout November, each team had a variety of all-game winners: Carol Johnson and Zoe Pickell led the Hot Shots, while Chandra Patel led the Night Sliders. Roger Bennett and Karen Mendon were allgame winners for the Evening Shufflers.

The Friday Morning League teams have an even tighter race for the fall team winner. The Hot Rods lead the contest with an earned win average of 521 while the Smashers are close with average wins of 517. The Bumpers average is 467.

Harshad Patel, playing for the Bumpers, holds the November record among both leagues for games won with a score of four wins out of four played. Red Ryals, Rod Osgood, Enrique Gracia, Eileen Kotechi, Jack O’Brien, Roger Bennett, Milly Larsen and Sung Yi were all-game winners on their days of play.

Part of the beauty of league play is that teams are assigned by similar talent and so a wide variety of players have an opportunity to win. The mostly even contests are often fun and fulfilling at the same time. The environment fosters friendly competition with encouragement for all levels of players.

Open-court practice times continue Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9-11. In addition, two open lanes for practice are available adjacent to league play on Friday mornings from 9-11 and Tuesday evenings from 6-8. Closed-toe shoes are required to play. All equipment is provided.

For additional information, call or text Kay Mount at 775527-0426.

Enrique Gracia, Mutual 12, and Jack O'Brien, Mutual 1. represent 16 All-Game Winners throughout November League Play.