The Coronado/Mainland Shuffler

Just a quick note to let you know that The ND03 No-Two-Pros (16 frame/75pts) Tournament at Mid-Florida Lakes on 17-Oct-2024 will have Lunch available on Thursday. Good luck to all the shufflers.

Please remember that this is October and the Club Dues are owed as of October 1. Please fill out the envelope in the cue house and place your $25 in the envelope and place in the red box. If you are mailing in your dues please Make your check Payable to the CM Shuffleboard Club and Mail to:

Anne Rader. treasurer
1615 Magnolia St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Also please note that Bill Barney will be hosting the Cribbage Games that we have during the winter in the club house. Play will start the first Monday in November.  6:45 to 9:00 PM.

Modified Draw Tournament

Leesburg Shuffleboard Club on  January 23, 2025

On the first day of the tournament men play men and women play women in a singles format of a 12 frame or 75 point game.  However, if the match goes to the third game because of a tie each player will get a hammer on both colors.  If there is still a tie then players will lag for the win.  These matches must be finished the first day.

On the second day the tournament changes to doubles with men and women drawing for partners.  The four main men winners draw for main women partners and the four men consolation winners draw for women partners.  This will be a 16 frame game or 75 points format.  Tie games will be played as above where each player gets a hammer on both colors.  If that game is tied then players will lag for the win.

Hopefully these rules Will explain so players will understand the format.

Carol Helfer.

PLEASE NOTE: The Northern District ND02 Any Doubles Tournament scheduled for Oct 10th and 11th, 2024 at Coronado-Mainland HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE ONCOMING STORM. Please let anyone planning to come know. Thanks. Hope we can reschedule.

Leesburg hosted the first ND Shuffleboard Tournament of the Season ND01 on Oct 3 and 4, 2024. We had a very light turn out with 11 men’s teams and 5 ladies. Gail Howell was the director with help from Al Dronsfield. The sponsors were Al Dronsfield and Suter Air. The weather was hot but everyone had a great time. The Ladies finished their matches on Thursday and the men on Friday. Congratulations to all the shufflers and thank you to all the volunteers. Please remember if you do not notify the director on Thursday that you cannot return on Friday, you will be disqualified.

ND01 Ladies Doubles  Leesburg 10/3//24  5 Teams
MAIN:
1. Katy Walker & Carol Helfer……………………Leesburg
2. Cindy Wonson & Phyllis Sokol-Wood ………..Coronado-Mainland/Leesburg
3. Christine Inga & Arlene Jabaut………………..Deland/ Coronado-Mainland

CONSOLATION:
1. Janet Shira & Diana Vincent……………………Coronado-Mainland/Mid Florida Lakes
2. Sharon Upson & Sharon Wilde …………………Hawthorne
3. …………………………………..
4. …………………………………..

ND01 Men’s Doubles  Leesburg 10/3//24   11 Teams
MAIN:
1. David Nitchie & Lyle Walker……………………………Lake Point/Leesburg
2. Vern Ivey & Dave Dean ……….………………………..Leesburg
3. Al Dronsfield & Richard Tallman………………………..Leesburg
4. Walt Bartels & Stan Williamson………………………….Deland/Coronado-Mainland

CONSOLATION:
1. George Snyder & Robert Robinson…………………….Clermont/Hawthorne
2. Arthur Jordan & Arthur Jordan, Jr..………………….…Clermont
3. Gerald Jabaut & Joe Inga……………………………….Coronado-Mainland/Deland
4. Was Disqualified – did not return on final day.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE STATE TOURNAMENT P02A DOUBLES M/L IN HAWTHORNE ON OCTOBER 7-9 2024 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE IMPENDING STORM. Please let anyone know that was planning to attend.

The Coronado Mainland Shuffleboard Club hosted the shuffleboard portion of the New Smyrna Beach Senior Games on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The weather was very hot and humid but everyone had a great time. Thank you to our volunteers who made this event possible: Zak and Cindy Wonson, Gail Kadar, Suzanne Musashe, Robert Boyd, Joannie Sanford, Jerry and Arlene all helped.  We had around 14 women and I think 12 men participate. Congratulations to all.

Jack sent me an interesting article from the Garden & Gun magazine giving a really good history lesson on shuffleboard. Very nice article but they seem to have left the Northern District out completely. Coronado/Mainland Shuffleboard club is 87 years old with over 200 members. Just saying!

https://gardenandgun.com/articles/shuffleboard-is-cool-again/

Our Dear Friend and Shuffler Bob Tager has passed away……Obituary

Robert “Bob” Tager

January 18, 1932 – August 26, 2024
Robert Edward Tager, a beloved educator, coach, and family man, passed away peacefully in
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, on August 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in the Brooklyn Heights
neighborhood of Cleveland on January 18, 1932, Robert lived a life dedicated to inspiring others
and fostering a love for sports and education.
A proud alumnus of Rhodes High School in Cleveland, Ohio, Robert excelled in basketball and
baseball, laying the foundation for a lifelong dedication to athletics. After high school, he served
his country with honor during the Korean War. Following his military service, Robert met Marilyn
“Jane” Tager, the love of his life, and they married in 1956. Together, they raised four children,
creating a family filled with love and cherished memories.
Robert pursued higher education at Kent State University, earning a Master’s degree in Health
and Physical Education and was a member of the baseball and basketball teams. His career as
an educator and coach spanned several high schools, including Warrensville, Cleveland
Heights, and West Geauga. He was renowned for his positive impact on students, encouraging
them to maintain a positive mental attitude and always strive for their best. Even after retiring
from teaching, Robert continued his passion for coaching at Gilmour Academy, Lake Erie
College, and with his son James at New Smyrna Beach High School.
In Florida, Robert embraced his retirement years with enthusiasm, participating in senior softball
leagues. He was a player on two senior world champion softball teams, took part in the Senior
Olympics, and became a pro shuffleboard player. His dedication to sports continued to shine
through, earning him respect and admiration in his community. Robert and Marilyn enjoyed
traveling the world together, exploring six continents.
Robert is survived by his devoted wife, Marilyn Jane Tager; his sister-in-law, Loralei Tager; his
children, James (Jodi), Jay (Jean), Jerry (Gale), and Bonnie; and his cherished grandchildren,
Jena (Jessie) Pendergrass, Madisen (DJ) Denney, Jaron Tager, Jordan Tager (Sarah), Justin
Tager, David Wilson, Nathan, Samuel, and Micah Tager. He was also a proud great-grandfather
to Ada Jane, Trace, Carlisle, and Knox. Robert leaves behind beloved nieces and nephews who
will remember him fondly.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor; his father, Edward; and his brother, Melvin.
Robert’s legacy is one of love, dedication, and an unwavering belief in the potential of others.
He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Celebration of life visiting
hours will be held at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, on Friday,
August 30, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00. The family requests that donations in Robert’s memory be
made to The First Presbyterian Church, 509 Magnolia Street, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
32169. Please write “Fellowship Dinners” in the memo. A military service will be held at a later
date at the Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio