Derby Day - Get Your Entry in Today

The Triple Crown of Shuffleboard is happy to  announce  the 6th Annual Derby Day Shuffleboard Tournament will take place May 6th. This is the third and final event in the 2017 Triple Crown of Shuffleboard. The tournament is once again an Invitational, not an Open Tournament. There will be a limit of 10 teams (20 players total) in the tournament. Register now to avoid missing out on this tournament. 2016 Champions The ‘77ers await your challenge. If I missed anyone on this message, please forward to them.

Cost is $50 per team, with all $50 going toward the cash prizes. There will be food, drinks, and world-class shuffleboard action. Non-playing guests are encouraged to attend, cheer for your favorite shuffleboard team, and watch the Derby.

               

As usual, the tournament format is double elimination. Games are played to 15. You do not have to win by 2. The team coming from the loser bracket will have to win two consecutive games to take the title. After last year’s debacle, we will insist on tip off at 2PM sharp. We will play the first round games and the first two consolation matches. Then, we will break for the Derby (post time 646PM), and re-start at 7PM with the semifinals, moving towards a final around 10PM.

Floyd Mayweather (the boxer) has the night off again. Filling in for the second year in a row is Canelo Alvarez, who will fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Boxing enthusiasts may be interested. Everyone else, not so much.

Hopefully you’ll come join us for this great day of fun and fellowship. Good team names are required and uniforms are encouraged. Matching tee shirts will do the trick. We will also host a practice the Thursday before the tournament. This will allow novice players to work out the kinks and get a feel for the board.

To register: send me an email with your team name and names of each team member. Also, please include any restrictions on the times you are available. No promises, but will do everything possible to accommodate you. You can send your entry fee check to my address (below) or via PayPal for this email address.  Pass this along to anyone I missed. Please respond with a yes if you intend to play.

Seeding is blind. Byes will be given to last year’s finalists. Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the tournament:

1st Prize - $250 cash and a trophy for each player

2nd Prize - $100 cash

3rd Place - $50 cash (return of principal)

When: Saturday May 6th from 2PM

Where: Zimmermann House  – First floor Shuffleboard Room

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Masters Hangover Easing Up...

No rest for the weary as the next meeting of the BSC takes place tomorrow night.  Doors to open a little later (8pm) as we are still gathering ourselves after the Masters celebration.  Last round of matches of the regular season before the first round of playoffs are slated to begin on May 10^th.  A lot still up for grabs as the playoff picture is still murky…even the winless Gutter Sluts still have a mathematical chance to secure a third place finish if everything falls their way.  Click here to see the schedule. 

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Playoff Structure:

Remember, the playoffs are structured that May 10th will see both divisions 4th Place Teams match up against the 5th Place Teams with the loser playing in the final week for the Toilet Bowl.  Word is the Toilet Bowl "Winner" has to take a dip in the pool as a way to cement their status...just a rumor.  May 10th will also have both divisions 2nd and 3rd place teams square off to see who will place the first place divisional winners on June 14th. Click here to see the standings.     

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American Division Playoff Picture: 

The American Division is a little more clear with the Quate Kings already locking up a first place bye and will not play again until Championship Night on June 14th even if they were to be shut out tomorrow night.  Grumpy Old Men are all but assured a second place finish and control their own destiny with a win tomorrow night.  But...and it is a BIG BUT, if they were to lose in convincing fashion to Shuffalupogus they could fall to fourth place with a win from I'm With Her over cross-division powerhouse Motherpuckers.   No, YOU're a Douche is even still in it with a sizable win over the Quate Kings (word is QK is in need of a sub) and losses from both I'm With Her and Shuffalupogus. 

National Division Playoff Picture: 

The National Division is a lot more cloudy as we still need to make-up a match from March 15th between No Hair Club and Gutter Sluts.  Essentially everything is up for grabs in this division with the exception of the Motherpuckers falling to 4th or 5th place.  They have locked up a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place finish not matter what happens.  Everybody else in the division is put on notice...win and best your chances to move up...lose and you better go swimsuit shopping for a June 14th dip.  

Championship Night:

Open to suggestions but would love to move the regularly scheduled Wednesday June 14th evening to Friday June 16th and turn the evening into a Family Night BBQ.  Have the kids and wives over for burgers and dogs, take advantage of the pool and backyard activities (start around 6pm) and move the activities for the BSC members into the basement for the Final Four Matches (start around 9pm).  This would require some coordination and commitment.  We can discuss tomorrow.      

Medford Masters 2017...A Tradition Unlike Any Other!

The tagline could not have been more appropriate to describe this year's Medford Masters as we saw some things that we never saw before happen.  We had our first female participant, we had our first taste of Masters Moonshine, we closed out the event with Mint Juleps as we passed the torch to the host of the Derby Day Tournament...so many firsts but somehow they all felt like been with us for the entire history of this event.  Oh, yes we also had our first repeat champion and our first four-time jacket winner...a well deserved congratulations to the members of the Dead Rabbits as they pulled a rabbit out of the hat to become 2017 Medford Masters Champions.  

The day got started at 2:00 PM with our first pairings squaring off with Bloody Mary's in hand.  Sri Lanka Donks (Sandhun Mendis and Aaron Juckett) didn't have enough kick to fend off tournament veterans JO Time (Sean Toner and Brian O'Kane). The 2:30 Tee Time saw Orthopedics Please (Joe "Papa Joe's Pub" Halt and Mikey Denkowycz) looking for their shoe inserts as upstarts Pucky Brewster (Cody Grable and Patrick Lavelle) came out firing to an early and decisive win.  All of Riverton was waiting on baited breath as they saw two of their own square off as the Dead Rabbits began their quest to repeat by holding off Dark Corris (Mark Morris and Dan Colbert).  Next up was our very own version of Darla Moore as East Meets West (Jenn and Scott Reddell) went up against the aforementioned JO Time and in record breaking fashion quickly disposed of JO and moved on to the next round.  The fan favorite Quate Kings went against WickGinnis (Joe Wick and Josh Ginnis) and were seen drinking the High Life like a Red Auerbach cigar...toasting Joe and Josh all the best in the Loser's Bracket.  The last match of the round saw BSC veterans One More (Mike Francisco and Chris Cogan) come up against the buzz-saw that was Pucky Brewster.

The Winners Bracket finale came as no surprise with the two most talented teams going head-to-head.  The only surprise was how quickly and easily the victory came to the Quate Kings as the Dead Rabbits looked as if it wasn't their day and were regulated to the Loser's Bracket.  It is there that the Rabbits began to regain their stride as they began to show the steely resolve that has made them the champions that they are...holding off Pucky Brewster to push themselves back into the championship. It was a steep hill to climb as the Rabbits were facing a tall challenge to beat the Kings in consecutive matches if they wished to slip their arms back into those coveted Green Jackets.  The Rabbits jumped out to an early and commanding lead leaving our fan favorites back on their heels but they aren't called the Kings for no reason as they mounted a comeback of their own getting the match within reach before the Dead Rabbits closed out the contest to force a sudden-death winner-take-all finally.
Again the Rabbits jumped out to an early and commanding lead to only be brought back within striking distance of the Quate Kings when Rick Green threw a hammer shot that Odin himself would have been proud of...by passing Dave Dieal's four quates to sit a three and breath life back into the struggling Quate Kings.  But alas it wasn't enough as the Rabbits were too much for the Quate Kings as they went on to win their second Green Jacket in consecutive fashion.

That concluded the action on the shuffleboard table as the Green Jacket ceremony was quickly performed thereafter.  A fantastic finish to a great day and another nod to the improving Table Shuffleboard scene that is taking place in the area.  Hats off to the Board Members of the Triple Crown of Shuffleboard for staging another event as they showcased more fine examples of top-flight Table Shuffleboard talent.  Many thanks to all that helped make the day a success, as this kind of event doesn't happen without a lot of people helping out and we would like to recognize those who did help:

• Papa Joe - If it weren't for you and the example you provided all of this wouldn't be possible
• Mikey Denkowycz - Keep the wings coming...they were delish!
• Aaron Juckett - For keeping the drinks flowing and making sure everyone had a cocktail when needed
• Scott and Jenn Reddell - For bringing us our newest tradition with the Masters Moonshine...they were some tasty beverages!
• Jenn Reddell - For keeping the Brackett legible and being the tournament photographer 
• Mike Francisco - For keeping the peace
• Rich "the dealer" Wessel - For keeping the cards in the air!
• Rick Green - For providing the path for all of us to follow...no March Madness,..no TCOS!
• Marianne Halt - For being my partner in life and supporting this!
• All the 2017 Participants - Thanks for making the time to share the day with us...your friendship is why this is possible...so thank you!!!

Many thanks and hope to see you next year...save the date for April 7th, 2018                

The Green Jacket Fraternity

Medford Masters Champions

2008

Steve Foley and Joe Martino (Ashley Schaffer BMW)

2009

No one eligible

2010

Richard Green and Scott Zimmermann (Prestige Worldwide)

2011

Ed Martino, Sr. and Ed Ruminski (The Ed’s)

2012

 Richard Green and Scott Zimmermann (Prestige Worldwide)

2013

Matthew Halt and Joe Martino (Kings of Bennington)

2014

Matthew Halt and Joe Martino (Kings of Bennington)

2015

Richard Green and Matthew Halt (Quate Kings)

2016

David Dieal and Scott Zimmermann (Dead Rabbits)

2017

David Dieal and Scott Zimmermann (Dead Rabbits)

2018

Richard Green and Matthew Halt (Quate Kings)

Pairings and Times Announced

2017 Medford Masters Brackets 

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We are pleased to announce our 2017 Medford Masters participants are as follows: 

• Dead Rabbits (Dave Dieal & Scott Zimmermann)
• Dark Corris (Dan Colbert & Mark Morris) 
• Pucky Brewster (Cody Grable & Anthony Brewster) 
• One More (Chris Coogan & Mike Francisco) 
• WickGinnis (Joe Wick & Josh McGuinnis) 
• East Meets West (Jenn & Scott Reddell) 
• JO Time (Sean Toner & Brian O’Kane) 
• Sri Lank Donks (Aaron Juckett & Sandhun Mendis) 
• Orthopedics Please (Joe Halt & Mike Denkowycz) 
• Quate Kings (Matt Halt & Rick Green)

Doors open along with the bar at 1:00 pm with the first match scheduled to start at 2:00 pm:

• 2:00 PM - JO Time vs. Sri Lanka Donks
• 2:30 PM - Pucky Brewster vs. Orthopedics Please
• 3:00 PM - Dead Rabbits vs. Dark Corris
• 3:30 PM - East Meets West vs. winner of 2:00 PM
• 4:00 PM - Quate Kings vs. WickGinnis
• 4:30 PM - One More vs. winner of 2:30 PM

Seeing Green

Last night saw Papa Joe's Pub host a celebration of "Green" with the official kick-off of the Medford Masters 2017 Weekend.  The evening was highlighted by the assembly of past and present champions wearing their often admired and always coveted Green Jackets.  The tradition of the Jacket was enhanced this year with the addition of name tags with winning years listed to further distinguish our champions.

Former and Current Medford Masters Champions

Richard Green ('10, '12, '15), Dave Dieal ('16), Scott Zimmermann ('10, '12, '16), Joe Martino ('08, '13, '14), Mathew Halt ('13, '14, '15)

Not that champions don't know who each other are (as it is a select and friendly fraternity) but help the fans not confuse a Joe Martino from a Scott Zimmermann.  Speaking of Scott Zimmermann, he was further honored last night by the fact that he got to select last night's menu which he wisely choose grilled rabbit (his team the Dead Rabbits...get it) and Coke Zeros.  His partner Dave Dieal was officially inducted into the Green Jacket Society last night with his very own jacket and we have to admit he looks good in it.

All the friendly back slapping and exchange of bro-hugs quickly washed away as the focus got to the matches at hand.  We had our current champions returning to form as they won last night and fan favorite Quate Kings were firing on all cylinders we a convincing win.  The 2017 is shaping up to be another classic and live up to it's adage of A Tradition Unlike Any Other.      

2017 Medford Masters Tournament Invitations

It is with great pleasure that we send to you your official 2017 Medford Masters invitations...A Tradition Unlike Any Other!    

Your reigning 2016 Medford Master Champions Dead Rabbits look to repeat with another win. We are excited to host this year’s Medford Masters and proud to accommodate a field of esteemed tournament participants.  As we always do, we listen to our competitors and attendees alike looking to heed their advice on how we can continue to improve the experience of the Masters.  It is with great excitement that we share this late breaking news as we just secured approval from the Board of Governors (thank you Marianne)...we are offering the following expanded services to this year’s event:

• Professional poker dealer(s) and separate gaming room - please feel free to tip out our dealers as you would at any establishment
• Dedicated bar and food server(s) - please feel free to tip out for exceptional service
• Professional photographer and staging area
• Participant locker room
• Expanded dining experience with a southern focus
• Hourly drink specials (example: Bloody Mary's from noon to 1pm)
• Bi-hourly 50/50s and a Masters Raffle with a guaranteed payout of up to $350
• As always we will have Masters staples of beer on tap, televised Masters coverage and a buffet of food and drink that TCOS Circuit participants come to expect
• The $50 dollar team entrance fee is due upon arrival; any donations above that are appreciated as we look to maintain the high level of services and accommodations 
• Many other aspects to help foster a day focused on friendly competition, camaraderie and memory making

We are excited to seeing you all on Saturday (doors open at noon) and if you have the opportunity to stop over Thursday night for some beer and practice...the door will be open at 8pm.  The Medford Masters is A Tradition Unlike Any Other!...and we look forward to sharing it with you!

Thanks,

Matt "Hootie" Halt

The Menu Has Been Finalized!

On April 6^th, Papa Joe’s will play host to the members of the Terrace Club (BSC Members are encouraged to attend) as we honor the 2016 Medford Masters Champions, the Dead Rabbits and to celebrate A Tradition Unlike Any Other.  Grilled Rabbit and Coke Zeros will be flowing at the request of our champions as the tradition of the previous champion selects the dinner for Thursday Night’s celebration.  We shall have a small photo session for all Green Jacket members prior to the start of the first match at 8pm.    

NOTE: Green Jackets are encouraged for those fortunate to own them.

BSC regular schedule remains with our next meeting on Wednesday, April 12th.