User:Frantacco

Table shuffleboard leagues. Table shuffleboard became popular dating as far back as 1960. A variation of the game played on a 12 foot board using the banks of the board became popular in Westerly RI. The rules were that a puck or weight must hit a bank and travel to the end of the board without falling off. To score any points the team shooting the weights must score a three or a hanger (a weight hanging off the edge of the board)before any other scores count, there are no other points other than a 3 points for a weight entirely within the 3 line and a hanger (13 points. All other scores, past the mid court line are worth 1 point. Games go to 51, the first team to score 51 wins Variations of Table Shuffleboard. The popular table game played mainly in Westerly RI. is also known as Horse collar. Even though the board has 2, and 5 point marks on the board the only score that counts is a weight clearly in the three zone (or a hanger) all others are worth 1 point. The first team to score 51 or more wins. Meatball: same as above, the difference being that the team shooting second (like the home team in baseball)has a chance to beat 51 points. Each match consists of three sets. Westerly RI area leagues As of 2012 the only known leagues are Monday night Shuffleboard at the Calcalabrese Club and Danny's Bar both of Westerly are the two oldest. Since the 60's. The Westerly Elks, Hilltop Bar, The Italo American Club, Happy Hollidays and Holiday Lanes Bowling center were just some to host leagues. DynastiesCharlie's, Roxy's and Nacky's Teams. Shared the spotlightat Wednesday night at Danny's Bar with players like Ron Sposato, Bob Torres, Nacky and John Trebisacci, Billy Higgins, Wayne Palumbo, Larry Clay,and Dino Urso, to name a few. The latest Dynasty team considered one of the best of all time is Hi_Tech. Veteran players Billy Higgins, Frank Ritacco, Steve Federico and Wayne Palumbo have dominated Danny's winning over 8 championships in 12 years.