07/30/2026
This year’s National Shuffleboard Tournaments in Lakeside, Ohio, wrapped a few weeks ago, and NYSA showed up in a big way.
Some context for the uninitiated: generations of Midwesterners have flocked to this idyllic oasis on the shores of Lake Erie every summer to take in all the wholesomeness the universe has to offer. It’s the kind of place you read about and think “there’s no way this actually exists,” then suddenly you’re driving in from Cleveland, walking past a very friendly gatekeeper, and stepping into a Pleasantville-esque village straight out of a fairy tale, full of all kinds of recreational activities. Many of you have been to a national tournament where the format is singular in nature: a doubles tournament, or a singles tournament. Here in Lakeside, the event spans an entire week, with several tournaments to take part in. Wildfire smoke rolling in from Canada forced the cancellation of the last couple days this year, but. NYSA still made it count with our biggest turnout yet.
Check back here in early 2027 for details on how to join us next time. If you’re already excited, join the NYSA Discord and start planning your trip with other shuffleboard fans.
Congrats to all NYSA members who placed in 2026:
MAIN BRACKET
🥇 1st: Anna Balchunas, women’s non-walking singles
🥇 1st: Bob Jones Jr., men’s walking singles
🥉 3rd: Abby Manville, mixed doubles
🥉 3rd: Abby Manville, women’s walking singles
🥉 3rd: Frank Niziolek, men’s non-walking singles
🥉 3rd: Ruggy Joesten, mixed doubles
CONSOLATION BRACKET
🥇 1st: Paul Assad, mixed doubles
🥇 1st: Mackenzie Herzog, mixed doubles
🥈 2nd: Amelia Burger, women’s walking singles
🥈 2nd: Doug Lusco, men’s non-walking singles
🥉 3rd: Natalie Gabrenya, mixed doubles
🥉 3rd: Kevin Reedy, men’s walking singles
🥉 3rd: Dana Rotz, women’s walking singles
🏅 4th: Maggie Jones, women’s walking singles
🏅 4th: Tom Rocca, men’s walking singles