Congratulations to Don Velcio who has earned enough points to more up to Pro in October 2023.

Congratulations to Phyllis Sokol-Wood and Doug Peuler who have earned enough points to move up to State Amateurs in October 2023.

The Hawthorne Shuffleboard Club hosted the A19b Any Amateur Doubles State Tournament on February 20/21, 2023. Rod Lewis was the Director and Hawthorne was the sponsor. Congratulations to all the shufflers, especially those from the Northern District.

A19B
            Amateur Any Doubles - Hawthorne SBC - 2/20/2023
                           Sponsor: Hawthorne
Main                                                           17 Teams
1. Frank DeRocchi - Suzanne DeRocchi . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hawthorne 
2. Doug Peuler - Ernie Bourcier . . . . . . . . . . .Holiday RV Village 
3. Gary McLean - Davis Bryans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zephyrhills 
4. Steve Smith - Jaime Menendez . . . . . . Hawthorne/Mid Florida Lakes 
Consolation
1. Paul Ayotte - Don Velcio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leesburg 
2. Marlene Schneider - Cheryl Nealis . . . .Zephyrhills/Forest Lake Est 
3. Chuck Wood - Phyllis Sokol-Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leesburg 
4. Ben Brannock - Isabel Brannock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerbrook 
Tournament Director: Rod Lewis

“The Leesburg Shuffleboard Club will serving their famous Sloppy Joe’s (and chips) for lunch at the State M/L Doubles Tournament (P22a) next Monday and Tuesday, February 27-28, in Leesburg.  Drinks will also be available.”

On behalf of Mary Jane ((847) 257-5014), thank you. 
Steve Smith Hawthorne SBC 114 Jacaranda Drive Leesburg, FL (802) 338-2090

Congratulations to Tom Grubb for finally qualifying for his Pro Pin (as of Oct 2023). So far for the 2022-2023 playing season, Steve, Smith, Suzanne DeRocchi, Tom Brown and now Tom Grubb have qualified to move up to Pro. We have two more shufflers, that could also qualify this year. Keep up the good work.

To pre-register please email names and phone numbers to NDSB@protonmail.com from NOON on Sunday, February 19 to 5PM on Tuesday, February 21.

1. Stan Williamson & Cindy Wonson
2. Zak Wonson & Janet Shira
3. Rod & Donnamarie Lewis
4. Randy & Bonnie Radke
5. Dennis Buelk & Patty Foster
6. Debbie Evans & Rex Galusha
7. George Snyder & Sheila Taylor
8. Marilyn & Bill VanLare
9. Phyllis Sokol-Wood & Dave Dean
10. Tom Grubb & Gail Kadar
11. Jerry Jabaut & Chris Inga
12. Joe Inga & Barbara Allen
13. Val & Brad Simons
14. Marilyn & Larry Mills
15. Ron Theriault & Sharon Wilde
16. Alice & Roger Vandevender
17. Christine & John Giumarra
18. Doris Hanke & David Nitchie

The Mid-Florida Lakes Shuffleboard Club hosted the ND26 Mixed Doubles Tournament on Feb 17 and Feb 18, 2023. Rod Lewis was the director and All FL Roofing was the sponsor. Congratulations to all the Shufflers.

MAIN: 34 Teams
1. Christine Inga & Stan Williamson…………………..Deland/Coronado/Mainland
2. Debbie Evans & Dave Dean……………………………Coronado/Mainland/Leesburg
3. Sheila Taylor & George Snyder………………………Clermont
4. Janet Shira & Tom Grubb……………………………..Coronado/Mainland

CONSOLATION:
1. Doris Hanke & Larry Whalen………………………….Hawthorne/Leesburg
2. Phyllis Sokol-Wood & Ralph Lyon………………….Leesburg/Hawthorne
3. Jane Sachmann & Bill Jones………………………..Hawthorne
4. Debi Clark & Lewis Kagan…………………………….Leesburg

The Hawthorne Shuffleboard Club has agreed to guarantee payment of the Tournament Director fee and any related expenses, thus waiving Pre-registration for A19b State Any Am Doubles Tournament, February 20-21.

Registration will begin in our main clubhouse at 8:00am, and close at 9:00am. Tournament play will begin at 9:00am, on our courts.

 A food truck, The Happy Camper Snack Shack will be on-site from 10:30-1:30 on Monday, February 20.

If you’re never played at Hawthorne, we invite you to come play on our highly regarded courts.  If you have played here, we welcome you back. 

Steve Smith
Co-Chair, HSC
114 Jacaranda Drive
Leesburg, FL

(802) 338-2090