Spectator Info

• The tournament is open to the public and spectators are welcome! Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club is a 21+ venue.

Format

• All matches are single, 16-frame games.
• Teams change color after eight (8) frames.
• Shooting order is Y-B-B-Y. Starting color is determined by Tournament Draw.
• Each player is allowed eight (8) warm-up discs before frames one (1) and nine (9).
• In the event of a tie, players switch to the original colors (no practice shots) and play two (2) additional frames. If still tied after two (2) frames, players switch colors again and play another two (2) additional frames, continuing to switch colors and repeat two (2) frames at a time (to ensure each opponent receives a hammer) until the tie is broken. In this tiebreaker format, color order will be Yellow then Black every two (2) frames.
• Each Team is guaranteed at least two (2) matches:
  • Teams who win their first match advance to the Main Bracket.
  • Teams who lose their first match advance to the Consolation Bracket.
  • Any loss thereafter results in elimination.

Rules and Etiquette

• The tournament will follow NYSA’s Rules of Play which can be found here. Please note:
  • No coaching is allowed! Any remarks or motions to a teammate that indicates coaching is prohibited. Do not ask anyone on or off the court for advice.
  • You may walk to the other side of the court to inspect a disc, but you may not confer with your teammate during this time.
  • Try to clear without interfering with other matches.
  • Be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to stop a disc from ricocheting back onto the court or onto other courts.
• Remain focused on the game while your partner is shooting. You are not required to be seated during your partner’s frames, but be sure not to cause any distractions.

Prize Payouts

• Main
  • 1st – $1,200
  • 2nd – $800
  • 3rd – $600
  • 4th – $400
• Consolation
  • 1st – $400
  • 2nd – $300
  • 3rd – $200
  • 4th – $100

Shirts and Pins

• If you pre-ordered a tournament shirt and pin, pick up from the merch table on Friday afternoon or during the tournament.
• We will also have limited quantities to sell throughout the weekend.

Refreshments

• Coffee will be provided by our sponsor Principles GI Coffee House
• Other beverages will be provided by Health-Ade Kombucha, BodyArmor, and Guayaki Yerba Mate
• Grab some delicious, vegan banana bread from our sponsor Dank Bread and bagels from NYSA for breakfast
• Snacks will be provided by our sponsor Utz and by NYSA
• Lunch will not be provided: Please plan to bring lunch or grab it between matches
• The Royal Palms bar, which features a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, will open at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday
• The Amazigh food truck will be in the food truck bay on Saturday. There will not be a food truck on Sunday.

About the Competitors

• NYSA is proud to host 128 competitors from eight states and two countries: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, California, and Norway!

Other Places to Play Shuffleboard

• Have some extra time during your visit and can’t get enough shuffleboard? We recommend checking out:
  • Two, brand new outdoor courts in Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan. Open daily from 11am – 7pm. Equipment is provided by a park attendant. Located in the southwest corner of the park across from L’Or Porch.
  • Two outdoor courts in Gotham Park in Lower Manhattan. BYO equipment.
  • Two indoor courts (and many other games) at The Lawn Club in Lower Manhattan

Other Fun Stuff

• NYSA member Kofi Wilson has been teaching his middle school PE classes how to play shuffleboard, and they’re taking a field trip to Royal Palms on Friday morning from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. All are welcome to come watch, lend a hand, and support the next generation of shuffleboard players!