Shuffleboard Club begins fall play
On Sept. 19, the evening league of the Shuffleboard Club began its fall season with only one substitute among the four teams playing. The experiment of fewer players on a team passed the sufficiency test—no forfeits were necessary. With smaller teams, fewer people had to sit out a game. Only six players for each team play at a time.
Eleven new members played for the season opener. As the competition began to wind down, most reported they had a fun time. However, it seemed unanimous that winning was more fun than losing.
Team Sally and Team Jack tied the number of games won by their players, 6-6. Team Sally had two all-game winners —veteran players Bob Peterson and Ellie West —plus two teammates, Sally Fowler and newcomer Randi Allen split their games with one win and one loss. Team Jack had a single all-game winner, newcomer Lynn Baidack. Four Team Jack members split their games (won one and lost one): Jack O’Brien, Linda Peters, Susan Clark and Sue Rotter.
Team Karen outpaced Team Rod, winning seven of 12 games. Team Karen all-game winners were: Sal LaScala, Roger Bennett and Karen Mendon, all veteran players. Newcomer Micki Aiello split her games with one win and one loss and reported that she “loved playing.” Team Rod had one all-game winner, newcomer Sheila Sanfilippo, plus two players who won one game and lost one game: Mark Scott and Sandy Derouin. Derouin, a member of Team Karen, graciously agreed to substitute for Team Rod to avoid a forfeiture.
The Friday morning league played its opening games on Sept. 21. Game results will be in the next LW Weekly.
Open play practice opportunities will continue Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9-11. The club provides all needed equipment. Closed-toe shoes are required as a safety precaution. Anyone interested in knowing more about the game of shuffleboard is invited to attend. Veteran members will be available to provide support to learn the basics of the game.
For more information, call Membership Coordinator Patty Peterson at 562-714-7072. — Kay Mount
