Fall meetings yield changes to local shuffleboarding
At the Florida Shuffleboard Association's fall meetings on Oct. 7 at Sebring saw several issues resolved after a good amount of debate.
Stan McCormack of "The Shuffler" will be installed as a Special Award in the FSA Hall of Fame Banquet at Ft. Pierce on Jan. 18.
Helen Biaggi will be installed as a player on Jan. 18 after a rule was changed. Previously, one had to wait up to 14 months to be installed if 200 points was reached in Fall. After the rule alteration, those qualifying between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31 have a choice whether to be installed in January, or wait until next season.
Hall of Fame banquet tickets are $28 and will be available at state tournaments. The menu at Grinelli's in Ft. Pierce will include choice of four entrees, beverage, dessert and a wonderful evening.
Keeper of Records at FSA, Ed O'Neal, will be replaced by Glenn Monroe.
O'Neal will also resign as preview editor after one more season. Potential editors should contact a District or State officer to be considered.
Tournament results
FL P-02A at Avon Park on Oct. 12, Ladies Main: 1. Judy Taylor, 3. Pam Nurnberger-Nancy Sclafani. Men's Main: 2. Jim Miller-Larry Taylor, 3. Ed Leonard-Ralph Lozano. Consolation: 1. Jerry Stannard, 2. Jean Wilson, Jr.-John L. Brown.
FL P-02B at Zephyrhills on Oct. 12. Ladies Main 2. Terri Smith. Men's Consolation: 2. Mike Marquis-Gerry Curwin.
SWCD D-2 Open Any Doubles on Oct. 15 at Bradenton Shuffle Club. Main: 1. Paul Miller-Mel Erb, 2. Joyce and Mike Marquis, 3. John Ulicny-Joseph Kent, 4. Sue Minnich-Pat Tomko. Consolation: 1. Terri Smith-Dave Kudro, 2. Ira Snook-David Welsh, 3. Bill Hollabaugh-Kathy Boutwell, 4. Nancy Sclafani-Faren Van De Grift.
Upcoming tournaments
Today is the second day of FL P-03A at Clearwater and P-03B at Lee County, Mixed Doubles.
Thursday, Oct. 22 SWCD D-3 at Bradenton, Draw Any Doubles, 16 frames or 75 points. No partner required in a draw; in this draw you may draw a man or a lady.
Next Monday, Oct. 26 FL P-04A at Lee County, P-04B at Zephyrhills Betmar, M/L Doubles, 75 points.
Oct. 266 at St. Petersburg A-1, Any Amateurs/Any Doubles, 75 points, 2 men, 2 women, or mixed.
Noteworthy
On Oct. 26, shuffleboard fans should note that the International Shuffleboard Association 34th Annual World Singles Championships begin at Clearwater and last for five days. Play is limited to those registered months ago, but will be interesting to watch. You can also visit the National and International Halls of Fame at the same site.
In the first two weeks of season this year, registration has exceeded all of last season's totals.
Mark your calendar for 1 p.m. Nov. 7, as Bradenton will host the SWCD Open Board meetings.
Happy Shuffling.
This story was originally published October 19, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Fall meetings yield changes to local shuffleboarding ."