MOOSE JAW — The Saskatchewan Shuffleboard Association held its annual three-day floor shuffleboard tournament in late July at the Eaton’s Centre.
There were 40 participants — and many fans of the game — from across the three Prairie provinces and Arizona, with many renewing long-time friendships and making new ones through the enthusiasm for the game.
An annual general meeting was also held, followed by a banquet. Those attending appreciated the upgraded venue, which is the largest in Saskatchewan. Many travel a shuffleboard circuit in Canada throughout the summer before heading to warmer climates to play in the winter.
Winners received pins and cash prizes in their respective events, with a large trophy being presented to the overall winner.
1st event:
1st - Bob Street, Moose Jaw and overall winner for 3 of 4 years
2nd - Brad Sawchuk, Red Deer, AB
3rd - Jackie Street, Moose Jaw
4th - Joan Bowley, Whitewood, SK
2nd event:
1st - Pat Hall, Moose Jaw
2nd - Dale Markwart, Regina
3rd - Ken Blumhagen, Red Deer, AB
4th - Wayne Short, Moose Jaw
3rd event:
1st - Jim Klassen, Estevan
2nd - Bev Lyon, Red Deer, AB
3rd - Barry Stock, Moose Jaw
4th - Joan Lee, Erickson, MB
4th event:
1st - Kenda Tucker, Carvel, AB
2nd - Alice Archer, Regina
3rd - Shirley Wright, Plenty, SK
4th - Noreen Klassen, Estevan
For years, Mildred (Milly) Schultz was dedicated to Moose Jaw’s shuffleboard community and helping organize its annual tournaments, so her death late last year left a hole in many people’s hearts. That is why organizers dedicated this year’s event in her honour.
