{"id":204,"date":"2020-11-25T00:02:52","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T05:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/?p=204"},"modified":"2022-03-26T11:48:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-26T15:48:11","slug":"organizing-a-table-shuffleboard-tournament-heres-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/index.php\/2020\/11\/25\/organizing-a-table-shuffleboard-tournament-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Organizing a Table Shuffleboard Tournament? Here\u2019s Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

You don\u2019t have to be a professional to participate in a Table Shuffleboard tournament. The beauty of this sport is that it can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or a seasoned player, you can bring the thrill and excitement of a Table Shuffleboard tournament to your home, office, or local bar. <\/p>

All you need are some tips and tricks from John McDermott, a well-known and respected professional Table Shuffleboard veteran who is still ranked as one of the best players in the sport. John founded the North American Shuffleboard Championship, the most prestigious Table Shuffleboard tournament in the world, which he is still actively involved in. <\/p>

Are you ready to follow in his footsteps from the comfort of your home? Then, let\u2019s get started!<\/p>

The Shuffleboard Table<\/strong><\/h2>

First things first, you need to have the right equipment on hand. <\/p>

The best tournament organizers have a 22-foot regulation Shuffleboard Table<\/a> \u2014 this is what you\u2019ll find in official tournaments. In our opinion, this can give your tournament an authentic feel. However, we understand if your venue is too small for a regulation table. In that case, we have a variety of sizes for you to choose from. <\/p>

Any Shuffleboard Table size will work, as long as you take the time to prep the board. By that, we mean you should apply an even coating of Shuffleboard Table wax<\/a> to help your weights glide smoothly. You can only do this at the beginning of the game; otherwise, it\u2019s grounds for elimination.<\/p>

The Table Shuffleboard Games<\/strong><\/h2>

There\u2019s more than one way to shuffle! A Shuffleboard Table offers so many possibilities for competitive fun, and we are excited to highlight some of the most popular games that can be played on a Shuffleboard Table.<\/p>

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Crazy Eights and Horse Collar are two of our favorites because they can be played with an unlimited number of people, making them perfect for holiday gatherings. Here\u2019s a sneak peak from The North American Shuffleboard Championship Crazy Eight\u2019s Event, as recently seen on ESPN, <\/p>

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