Thank you for this web site. I was a shuffleboard player, having started when I was 55. It was new to me, and really looked very simple, and offered low impact exercise. It appeared to be nothing more. However, long exposure to "real" players taught me that it a very challenging, and exciting game. Not only does it demand accuracy of execution, it demands discipline, psychology, mathematics, geometry, and tournament shuffleboard demands stamina — something that I no longer have. I regret that I can no longer enjoy the exciting challenge that this great game offers.
Mr. Reilly: This may be a duplicate. If so, sorry. I was in my doctor's office today and ran across a magazine from 2005 (Geezerjocks). It was wonderful and fun to read. It was gratifying to see the articles about those in my age group doing really great things. If it is still in publication, I really would like to subscribe.
If it is still in publication, a story idea would be to feature the phenomenon of Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Racing. As a long time participant in long-distance running, swimming, tennis and basketball, I entered the sport five years ago at the age of 57 and find it to be the most enjoyable and best workout of any sport I have tried. All ages can compete, but the Masters (50+), Golder Masters (55+) and Platinum Masters (60+) are highly competitive. There are huge races in Hawaii involving thousands of paddlers, but also races and clubs in Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington DC, Virginia, Florida and Texas. I am sure I have left some out. It is quite wonderful as a sport for older athletes.
John Norris, Honolulu, Hawaii, but soon to be in Nashville, Tennessee (which does not have outriggers - yet)
