Tennis has Wimbledon, baseball has Fenway Park, golf has Augusta National, and shuffleboard has St. Petersburg. These venues are not just of interest to local fans; they are inextricably tied to the sport they host. They provide a regional or national symbol for their “tribe” of like-minded persons. They are cultural icons. In 1924, St. Petersburg built 2 shuffleboard courts in Mirror Lake Park and provided the foundation for four generations of “Shufflers” to gather and play their sport.

Today the historic shuffleboard facility has over 60 courts. The city has become the epicenter for the niche sport played in more than 11 countries today.

A new non-profit has formed to join the city and community’s efforts to keep shuffleboard thriving in St. Petersburg.

Your donation will help:

• Preserve, repair, and make capital improvements to the historic shuffleboard facilities that serve St. Petersburg.

• Develop, organize, and/or expand community outreach programs and activities to involve the community.

• Educate the community and visitors about the history of shuffleboard in St. Petersburg and its contribution to its social and physical well-being.

• Promote the participation of community members in local, state, and national shuffleboard competitions.

Our application for tax deferred status under the IRS 501(c)3 code has been approved, effective February 1, 2026. Under this statute, your gift is now tax-deductible if contributed after that date. However, we are not tax experts and urge you to consult your tax advisor if you have questions about this status.

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