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Special Needs Players take to the Courts |
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Written by Gary Pipher
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Saturday, 22 October 2011 02:23 |
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  I find it very interesting to read the recent article on how Dorothy Wagaskys is getting young adults involved in this great game of shuffleboard. I am sure Dorothy has devoted a lot of time and effort into making this program successful and her payback and rewards will be from watching these young adults enjoy the game of shuffleboard.
We in Coldwater Ontario Canada embarked on a similar program over 2 years ago when we began a league for the “Special Needs Individuals”.
My wife Barbara and I, along with our Zephyrhills Florida winter resident Shirley Monger began the program on a trial bases with about six individuals and it has tripled in size as of Sept 2011.
The gratification and enjoyment we receive from having these Special Needs Individuals learn this fascinating game of shuffleboard has been overwhelming. They all know that to win you must get discs into the scoring zone, but winning is not everything for them. They get a big thrill if their disc or the opposition’s disc should end up in the kitchen. The result of their game is about having fun and enjoying good fellowship and not so much about who won or lost. “What a fine example for others to follow”. There are some excellent players among these individuals, who in my opinion would have no difficulty competing with some of the amateur players I have saw playing in tournaments (including myself). We have been asked if there is any possibility of us entering Shuffleboard into the Special Olympics, but that is another step and we will take it one step at a time for now.
We recommend however that other shuffleboard clubs around the world consider a similar program in their town. It can be the start of something new for shuffleboard and the rewards are never ending.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 22 October 2011 02:42 |
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Written by Dieter Hussmann
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Thursday, 20 October 2011 15:34 |
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Following are the results of the latest tournament, contributing to the World Ranking:
the Tagawa Cup was completed on October 9th, 2011 in Yokohama, Japan.
The World Ranking has been updated accordingly and is published under menu "World Ranking".
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Full Name |
Country |
Rank |
Points |
Gender |
Tournament Name |
Country Factor |
Players |
Factor |
Internat. Points |
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Shuzoh Hayashi |
JPN |
1 |
8 |
M |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
27 |
0,34 |
2,68 |
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Shinobu Shikata |
JPN |
2 |
7 |
M |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
27 |
0,34 |
2,35 |
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Kazuo Sato |
JPN |
3 |
6 |
M |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
27 |
0,34 |
2,01 |
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Shigeo Komata |
JPN |
4 |
5 |
M |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
27 |
0,34 |
1,68 |
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Shoji Suzuki |
JPN |
5 |
3,5 |
M |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
27 |
0,34 |
1,17 |
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Nobuo Kitamura |
JPN |
5 |
3,5 |
M |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
27 |
0,34 |
1,17 |
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Jiro Chiba |
JPN |
7 |
1,5 |
M |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
27 |
0,34 |
0,50 |
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Akira Kawai |
JPN |
7 |
1,5 |
M |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
27 |
0,34 |
0,50 |
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Sachiyo Takada |
JPN |
1 |
8 |
F |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
17 |
1 |
8 |
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Atsue Suzuki |
JPN |
2 |
7 |
F |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
17 |
1 |
7 |
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Katsuko Mashiyama |
JPN |
3 |
6 |
F |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
17 |
1 |
6 |
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Katsuyo Hosoda |
JPN |
4 |
5 |
F |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
17 |
1 |
5 |
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Kieko Sakuta |
JPN |
6 |
2,5 |
F |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
17 |
1 |
2,5 |
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Reiko Matsuo |
JPN |
6 |
2,5 |
F |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
17 |
1 |
2,5 |
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Reiko Sekine |
JPN |
6 |
2,5 |
F |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
17 |
1 |
2,5 |
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Miwako Endo |
JPN |
6 |
2,5 |
F |
Tagawa Cup |
JPN |
17 |
1 |
2,5 |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 20 October 2011 15:38 |
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Written by Jim Allen
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Tuesday, 18 October 2011 14:53 |
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  Across the globe there appears to be quite a youth movement in shuffleboard, and Dorothy Wagasky in Florida has proved that to be true in the Tampa area. Dorothy has successfully started a shuffleboard program with home schooled young adults who have come to love the sport. This is the first year for all of the participants, but they all agreed they love the game and will continue playing weekly, and they hope to challenge local shuffleboard clubs for friendly competition. Dorothy will continue to work with the kids in an effort to see if this group can grow and attract more young adults in the Tampa Bay area.
(the first picture attached is the youth learning how to play in the World Shuffleboard League. the second picture is Dorothy (in white) with Beth Allen, presenting Teresa and her son Gabriel a certificate for participating on this shuffleboard team.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 October 2011 15:00 |
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WSL Winter Season 2011/12 has started |
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Written by Dieter Hussmann
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Sunday, 09 October 2011 04:58 |
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The WSL Winter season 2011/12 has started on October 1st. It will end on 30 April 2012.
With immediate effect teams can be formed and registered online. All you need is four Shufflers to build a team. Please see the menu "WSL Tutorial" for a detailed description how to submit the registration. If you are still uncertain about the process do not hesitate to mail your question to the WSL Commissioner Dieter Hussmann.
Play with your friends on your favorite courts and at your preferred times. Support your local Shuffleboard club with no need to travel but potential to earn points for your individual World Ranking and the title of "Club World Champions".
And above all: have fun!
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Last Updated on Sunday, 09 October 2011 05:01 |
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