Shuffleboard tournament set for July More than 50 players expected for 24th annual event

Timothy Eaton Gardens will be a hub of activity during the week of July 16, as more than 50 players from all over Canada will be in town for the 24th annual singles shuffleboard tournament.

The event has drawn as many as 130 players over the years, but a scheduling conflict with the world championships in Alberta that week is expected to bring numbers down a bit. But that’s not expected to have much of an impact on the level of play at the event. “They come from B.C., Alberta, we’ve had some from the states,” said Saskatchewan Shuffleboard Association treasurer Milly Molloy. “It’s pretty competitive, we get a lot of good players. But it’s always a lot of fun, anybody can win if they’re playing well. It’s like any sport, one day you’re on, the next day you’re not.” Action kicks off on July 16 and runs all day through the championship finals on July 19. All games are at Timothy Eaton Gardens. The entry fee is $20 for playing only and $20 for the banquet on July 17 or both for $35. The tournament is open to all shufflers.

To enter or for more information, contact Milly at 306-983-0068 or 306-529-8502. Entry deadline is July 9.