The game of shuffleboard
About the year 1913, a small group of winter tourists in Daytona Beach, Florida conceived the idea of building courts on land; until that time, shuffleboard was exclusively a shipboard game. Those early courts were successful, but the growth of shuffleboard was rather slow, until the end of the 1930s.
After World War II, many improvements in layout, rules and regulations began to take place. Shuffleboard clubs were being formed and with the formation of recreation departments, there was improved funding to build new and better courts.
The Nidy Company of Central Florida built many of the early new courts. The late Charles Wilbur Nidy was the original owner of the company and was known for the quality of his concrete work. He began building courts in 1924 and retired in 1958. The company was then operated by his son and now his grandson.
At this writing, the company has built thousands of courts all over the state of Florida, in addition to having built municipal and private court facilities in 14 other states.
Shuffleboard has definitely become one of the most popular sports in America today. We have heard more laughter and seen more happiness around shuffleboard clubs than any other sports facility. The sport is inexpensive to play and shuffleboard courts properly constructed are easily maintained at a very low cost.
Types of Nidy Shuffleboard Courts
1. Nidy Stained Courts - The Nidy stained court is our original shuffleboard surface. With over eighty years in the shuffleboard business we have developed a stain that will give you a long lasting, high performance court. This surface requires the use of sealers, waxes and glass beads. Nidy stained courts do require a level of maintaining, but with proper care, can provide you with a great tournament ready shuffleboard court.
2. NICO Courts - The NICO surface was developed by the Nidy Company over thirty five years ago to create a shuffleboard court with an improved appearance and better play with less maintenance. It has been used on courts all over Florida and locations throughout the United States. The surface eliminates the need for the use of glass beads, powdered waxes, as well as court waxes and sealers. The NICO surface also reduces glares on courts, provides excellent control of discs for improved play, and can be played when wet or dry. This surface is the preferred choice when it comes to selecting a shuffleboard surface!
The NICO shuffleboard surface is a sole proprietary product, developed and installed exclusively by the Nidy Sports Construction Company.
3. Poly Courts / Plastic Shuffleboard Courts - Our Poly Court has a patented surface that allows the disc to slide smoothly. It is durable, easy to assemble and the poly material is suitable for any and all climates. Our Poly Courts create a ready-to-use shuffleboard surface with no maintenance. This hassle free shuffleboard system can be used on any flat surface and is perfect for backyards, resorts, cruise liners, and restoration of existing courts. Our Deluxe Poly Court is of official tournament size, yet we can build a custom court of any size to meet your space requirements.
Please browse our catalog for additional information on Shuffleboard Court Installation, Shuffleboard Supplies, Shuffleboard Accessories, Shuffleboard Equipment, Telescoping Cues, and Buggy Whip Cues. Contact us today to assist with your shuffleboard needs.
