Fall 2021

Welcome Arizona Shufflers.

All five Districts have indicated that league and tournament play will resume in the 2021 – 2022 season. ASA championship events and State Meetings will proceed as scheduled. Some parks have indicated that pre-covid guidelines are back in place for inter park activities while other parks are taking a more cautious approach. The delayed (November 8th) opening of the US/Canada land border will impact the early part of the season. Each District has its own plan to work around these issues.
 
Our sport relies on volunteers to serve in various capacities at the State, District, League and Club levels. We are grateful every time a volunteer steps up to help. Please take the time to thank the most important people in your park – the volunteers. Most Park clubs still need help and as they say, “Many Hands Make Light Work”. There are many ways that you can assist.

Many new players were introduced to the sport last year and we will want to ensure that we welcome them heartily this fall by exhibiting good sportsmanship and coaching as appropriate.

At the start of any new season hopes and aspiration of individuals are high. These are good things, but inevitably some will be disappointed. In this regard it is good to remember the words of Jim Courier: “Sportsmanship for me is when a guy walks off the court and you really can’t tell whether he won or lost, when he carries himself with pride either way.”

This is my last term as ASA president. I thank you for your support and look forward to seeing many of you on the courts this season.
Let’s have fun!
 




Brian Scott
ASA President