Category Archives: CNSA HISTORY

Ever Wonder How, and Why, Coldwater Became the Shuffleboard Capital of Ontario????

Posted on 2020-05-26 by stanistheman

Gary Pipher Speaks: I am sure everyone reading this little article has at some time in their travels, came across catchy slogans and memorable monuments at the entrance to towns and villages across Canada. Flin Flon Manitoba has Flinta Flonti … Continue reading →

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We Keep The Memory of Alfonse and Phoebe Marchand Alive!!

Posted on 2018-07-07 by stanistheman

It has been two years since Ontario celebrated the beginning of Official Tournament Shuffling in Canada.  It was a “fitting event”;  a  commemorative Event to Celebrate the 1st Sanctioned CNSA Tournament AND to honour Tournament Hosts Alphonse and Phoebe Marchand.  … Continue reading →

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Ever Wonder How, and Why, Coldwater Became the Shuffleboard Capital of Ontario????

Posted on 2018-05-25 by stanistheman

Gary Pipher Speaks: I am sure everyone reading this little article has at sometime in their travels , came across catchy slogans and memorable monuments at the entrance to towns and villages across Canada. Flin Flon Manitoba has Flinta Flonti … Continue reading →

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The Shuffleboard Capital of ON!! COLDWATER!!

Posted on 2018-03-27 by stanistheman

The Coldwater Shuffleboard Club was recently awarded the prestigious title of being the Shuffleboard Capital of Ontario by the Ontario Shuffleboard Association President Rendal Bilton of Wellington Center. A sign was erected at each entrance into the Village by the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Nick Klym, A Fine Gentleman; A Fine Shuffler!

Posted on 2017-12-17 by stanistheman

How could one NOT wish Nick Klym a Happy Birthday, his 92nd!!  Nick Speaks on 2016 11: Hope this letter finds you well. I have moved to a retirement facility in November 2016 and I broke my hip in Feb. … Continue reading →

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Recording History of the CNSA: Two Major Contributors!!

Posted on 2017-09-04 by stanistheman

Remember; to read the top article, Click once; pause, and click again. Another “Look Back” item; this time back to 1981.  A “read” of the article helps one understand the thinking of Peggy and Jack House. For those who may … Continue reading →

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Thames Horizon Shuffle Club Mingles/Singles Tournament, Aug 31st, 2017

Posted on 2017-08-31 by stanistheman

Thames Horizon Shuffle Club Mingles/Singles Tournament results for Aug 31/17 The last tournament for this season.  Everything went very well a good turn out again. Looking forward to next season. 17 Amateurs 1 Rick Wehring 2 Quenneville 3 Tony Vander … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago We Celebrated the Lives of Alfonse and Phoebe Marchand, Hosts of Canada’s First Sanctioned Tournament!

Posted on 2017-07-08 by stanistheman

One year ago at the Thames Horizon Shuffleboard Club in Chatham, ON, the CNSA celebrated the life of Alfonse and Phoebe Marchand, hosts of Canada’s Very First sanctioned tournament!! Go to these links to review this MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENT: https://theshuffler.net/2016/07/04/at-the-2016-cnsa-agm-the-membership-approved-this-event-to-memorialize-the-location-tilbury-on-and-the-hosts-alphonse-and-phoebe-marchand/ https://theshuffler.net/2016/07/11/presentation-of-the-plaque-cnsa-speaks-marchand-family-speak/ https://theshuffler.net/2016/07/09/i-give-you-more-info-vis-a-vis-the-marchand-cnsa-commemorative-event-of-july-7th-2016/  … Continue reading →

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PRESENTATION OF THE PLAQUE: CNSA Speaks; Marchand Family Speak!!

Posted on 2016-07-11 by stanistheman

I have displayed a pic of the “Marchands” who attended the Commemorative Event to Celebrate the 1st Sanctioned CNSA Tournament AND to honour Tournament Hosts Alphonse and Phoebe Marchand.  I don’t know about you, BUT I believe this is a fantastic … Continue reading →

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More on the Marchand Commemorative Event of 2016 07 07.

Posted on 2016-07-10 by stanistheman

I thought at this time I would give you names, c/w pix, of those who shuffled at the Marchand Courts.  You do appreciate of course, this is only a sample of the over 200 members of the Club in its “hay … Continue reading →

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