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ILSHPA COURT REPORTER
April—May, 2015
President’s Pitch
Greetings from Crabtree
Weather has finally broken and outdoor tournaments are in full swing. Deadline for the World and
State are fast approaching. Don’t wait till the last minute to get qualified. The tournaments are out
there. Support them as much as possible.
In the last President’s Pitch I failed to recognize Bill Marvin for his years of service as Sec/Treas.
During my years with the Executive Committee Bill was always a go to guy. Although, he has
stepped down, Bill still answers the phone, and answers any questions I may have. A BIG THANK
YOU to Mr. Marvin.
Well better close for now. So may the weather stay good, your shoes are all ringers, and have fun
pitching. Bring a friend with you.
See ya on the courts,
Mike
This ‘n That
Pitching is in full swing around the State. There are tournaments Virtually every week-end,
and some during the week. Pitchers in Illinois are blessed to have members who use their time and
talent to put on these events . Not every State is so fortunate. We get pitchers from adjoining states
who know how fortunate we are. Help whenever and wherever you can at tournaments and league
nights.
The deadline for entry to the World Tournament is fast approaching. Entries are running behind last year’s numbers, so get your entry mailed today.
A note about traveling to Topeka. The folks in Missouri have told me that Interstate 70
around St Louis will be under construction most of the summer. If you can find another way to avoid
the Metro area, do so. Huge stretches of this highway will be two lane and major delays are expected.
As of May 1st, 306 pitchers have purchased cards to be members of the ILHSPA. This number is comparable to last year, but I am certain there are others who simply need to be reminded
that it is time to renew their membership.
Our State tournament will be in Casey this year. Casey always makes us welcome and sure
know how to throw a festival. Free popcorn all weekend, rides for all ages, music, crafts, and food
for any taste make for a special time. Don’t miss it.
I received word last night that ESPN will be at the World Tournament this year. A huge thank
you goes out to Tina Hawkins, NHPA 2nd Vice President. Details are still being negotiated, but tentatively they will be in Topeka July 18th for broadcast. It has been decades since our sport has gotten this kind of national spotlight. This is one more reason that this tournament should be part of
your summer plans. We need to “pack the place” with spectators for the cameras, and let the
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2014 ILSHPA State Officers
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
3rd Vice President
Mike Wood
Joel Hicks
Lee Watkins
Austin Bailey
77 Arrowhead Trail
1308 E. Poplar St # 2
1932 N. 19th St.
2257 Ramsey Ave.
Litchfield, Il 62056
Odin, IL 62870
Springfield, IL 62702
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 324-4888
gocubs@
consolidated.net
Sec-Treas
(618) 316-9601
(217) 525=8505
[email protected]
[email protected]
(217) 241-5725
lionshorseshoe @
yahoo.com
Regional Director
Deanna Marvin
Deanna Marvin
Denise Daly
Dave Shreve
100 Garvey St.
Mechanicsburg, Il 62545
(217) 364-5563
[email protected]
100 Garvey St.
Mechanicsburg, Il 62545
(217) 364-5563
[email protected]
496 Lasso Lane
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 371-5338
2127 Lynn St.
Cahokia, IL 62206-2523
(618) 332-2599
[email protected]
Statistician
Dalton Rakestraw
906 Cottonwood Village
Salem, IL 62881
(417) 255-5541
[email protected]
Junior / Cadet Director
Publicity Director
[email protected]
Illinois Hall of Fame Committee
Chair Person
Judy Long
120 Tunison Ave.
White Hall, IL
Robert Schaver
602 Hillendale
Morrison, Il
Floyd Tennill
2418 Village Rd
Charleston, Il
Larry Pohlman
HC82 Box 104B.
Brussels, IL
62902
61270
61920
62013
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
NHPA Game Related Sales
Fred Morel
PO BOX 213
Millington, IL
60537
[email protected]
Don Goers
1600 Ginny Lane.
Woodstock, IL
60098
[email protected]
NHPA Site:
www.horseshoepitching.com
Fred Morel
PO BOX 213
Millington, IL 60537
Home Phone (815)695-5565
Cell Phone (815)483-9530
ILSHPA/Court Reporter Site:
www.ilshpa.com
Letters to the COURT REPORTER
I would love to hear from anyone and everyone. Your letter will be seen, unedited, by
every member of the ILSHPA.
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rest of the world know about our sport.
Mel Yostick, the World Tournament Historian, has compiled a list of participants who
have pitched in more than 10 World Tournament. Pitchers will receive a patch for each 10 year
increment of attendance. The top folks in Illinois is Ken Schaver, who has been in 27 World
Tournaments, Lee Watkins at 24, myself at 23, and Roy Franke with 20. I will be mailing
these patches out in the next several weeks. A comprehensive list can be found at the NHPA
web site horseshoepitching.com under the tab titled World Tourn and then click on WT Participants. To download this file, go to the bottom of the page and hit Download file. The file is in
an Excel format, and can be opened at this point or saved to your computer for future viewing.
Don’t forget to view the forum, and open discussion of horseshoe issues that can be
found on the NHPA web site. You will find a free wheeling range of topics, and if you join the
forum group, you can chime in and get your opinion on record.
There are 12 tournaments listed in this Court Reporter for the month of May. GET OUT
AND PITCH SOME SHOES!!!
Ringers to you!!
Bill Marvin, Former Secretary/Treasurer ILSHPA
Easy Does It
From the Stat’s Office:
Nothing from the Stats Office this issue.
~DALTON RAKESTRAW
ILSHPA State Statistician Taterdome March Special
March 21, 2015
CLASS A:
Dennis Litteken
Lester Dumstorff
Dennis Griesbaum
Randy Pulver
Robert Donjon
Daniel Broeckling
5-1
4-2
3-2
3-2
1-4
0-5
51.40
57.14
57.36
56.56
48.88
43.93
April Showers (Taterdome)
April 12, 2015
CLASS A:
Wilbur Reamer
5-0 43.00
Jill Moallankamp
4-1 31.00
Kevin McCormick
2-3 29.00
Ann McNelly
2-3 25.00
Allan Moallankamp Jr. 1-4 30.50
Tony Isom
1-4 16.00
CLASS B:
Jessica Stephens
5-1 22.50
Tony Isom
4-2 18.30
Tara Kinsella
3-3 10.90
Robbie Donjon
0-6 2.90
Fulton Morrison Neighbors
April 11, 2015
CLASS A:
Kenny Schaver
5-0 60.00
Bob Schaver
4-1 46.00
Ron Hook
3-2 38.00
Tim Fisher
2-3 9.00
Roger Doering
1-4 23.00
Brody Fisher
0-5 13.00
Adult Members $27 Junior/Cadets Members $5
2015 membership cards are
available. Dues for Illinois will be
the same as they have been for the
last 10 years, $27 for adults, $5 for
Juniors and Cadets. New for 2015
is that your membership includes
an electronic subscription to the
NHPA NEWSLINE magazine. If
you don’t have email, talk to someone who does and they can print a
copy for you.
Name: _____________________________________________________
Street:______________________________________________________
City:_______________________________________________________
Zip Code (plus four)____________ Phone:(_____) _____ ___________
Circle One : 40’ 30’ Junior Cadet
Date of birth: _____/_____/_____ Total years membership _________
Email Address_______________________________________________
Send to: ILSHPA, P.O. Box 26, Mechanicsburg, IL 62545
Include a Self addressed stamped envelop and save the ILSHPA postage!!
May
May 9th– Don Bailey Memorial– Springfield, IL (Sanctioned) Lincoln Park. $18 entry fee. (Bring exact
amount, PLEASE!!) Sign up at 9 am and pitch at 9:30 am. Bring a scorekeeper; water and soft drinks will
be available for purchase. Contact Bill Marvin @ (217) 364-5563 or Lee Watkins @ (217) 525-8505
May 9th Beloit Encore Tournament Beloit Horseshoe Club (sanctioned) Contact: Earl Paulson (608879-2304) E-Mail [email protected] Deadline May 2nd $20.00
May 15th,16th& 17th Team World, Beloit Horseshoe Club
(608-879-2304) E-Mail epauls @live.com Deadline April 15th
(Sanctioned) Contact: Earl Paulson
May 17th 1st Annual Eddie Eckert Doubles Tournaemnt Courts are located in front of The Hecker
Commercial Club, Hecker, Il Sign up at 11:00 AM, pitch at Noon. Awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in
each class. Food and refreshments available on grounds, food and BBQ. $15.00 Entry fee.
Dedication of courts in honor of Eddie Eckert, Sr. ceremony before pitching begins. Contact Dale Papenbert
@ (618) 473-2507 for more information.
May 17th Freeport Open #5 Last Chance Qualifier---Freeport, Il. (Sanctioned) Courts @ Moose Lodge
#162 601E. South St. Preregistration preferred--($20 Entry Fee) Food and Beverage in the Lodge----Start
pitching @ Noon-------Contact Steve Kampmeier @ (815)235-7226
May 17th Open Doubles, Crabtree Courts, Litchfield, IL Entry $10.00. Sign up at Noon, Pitch at 1:00,
Contact Mike Wood (217) 324-4888 or (217) 851-5623
May 23rd 22nd Annual Charles Cook Classic– City Park, Casey (sanctioned) Classes for all pitchers.
Sign up at 9:00AM, Play begins at 10:00. Entry fee $15.00. Includes Score keeping fees Contact: Wayne
Davis, 504 East Adams, Casey or call (217) 932-2787 or (217) 251-5172
May 23rd Dewey Ellis Classic–Princeton, IL (sanctioned) Bureau County Fairgrounds. Entry Fee $20.00.
Sign in 8:00AM to 9:00AM, pitch at 9:30AM. Food and refreshments available. Send name, entry fee, phone
number to Marv Robers, 431 Lamoille Rd., Sublette, Il. 61367 or call (815) 869-5983
May 23 19th Annual Memorial day Open, Cahokia Park Courts (sanctioned) Classes for all pitchers. Preregistration is encouraged to guarantee you spot! Entry fee $12.00 BRING SMALL BILLS. BYOB
and lawn chairs. Some food and refreshments available . Sign up at 5:00 PM, pitch at 6:00 PM. Contact
Dave Shreve, 2127 Lynn St, Cahokia , IL 62206-2523. Phone (618) 910-8558. Email [email protected]
May 30th-Bloomington-Normal Open Tournament (Ken Foster Memorial) -Normal, IL (Sanctioned)
$20 entry fee. All Classes check in at 8 AM, pitch at 9 AM. Drinks available at courtside. Advance
registration is appreciated. Contact Vinton Knarr at 309-661-4601 or e-mail [email protected]
May 30th– Spring Fling–McCollum Park, 6801 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (Sanctioned) $21 entry fee.
9:00 AM and Noon Starting Times. Call Rich Carvell, (708) 296-7424 Food and drinks will be available.
May 30th– Tournament of Champions, Lincoln Park, Springfield Full details in are in this issue.
(Sanctioned) See full details on page 12.
June
June 6th-Harold Rutan Open– Charleston, IL at Morton Park (Sanctioned) 1st 28 to register will pitch.
Sign up 9:00 AM to 9:45. Pitch at 10:00 Entry fee $20 (includes scorekeeping fees. Classes MAY be mixed
depending on sign-ups. Contact Larry Thomason (217) 690-7731 [email protected]
June 6th-Ken Huff Classic– Fred’s Courts, Millington (Sanctioned) Classes C & C 9:00 AM, Class A&B
1:00 PM. $20 entry fee. Contact Fred Morel (815) 695-5565 or (815) 483-9530
June 7th-Summer Open–Crabtree Courts, Litchfield. (Sanctioned) NEW SIGN UP TIME 12 NOON.
PITCH AT 1:00. Entry fee $11.00 Contact Mike Wood (217) 324-4888 or (217) 851-5623 Refreshments
available.
June 13th– Tremont Turkey Festival—Tremont Park (Sanctioned) Singles. Entry fee $20. Cash pay back
first 3 places in each class. Four morning classes, four afternoon classes. Moring shift check in by 8 AM,
pitch at 8:30; afternoon check in by Noon, pitch at 1. Games will be 40 shoes. Carnival rides, food, crafts,
and entertainment for everyone. Send name, entry fee, phone and ringer % by May 31 to Don Fawer, PO
Box 257, Tremont IL 61568 (309) 925-5398 or contact Jack Rudd (309) 267-2025.
June 13th & 14th Bring A Pal Doubles, Beloit Horseshoe Club (Unsanctioned) Contact: Earl Paulson
(608-879-2304) E-Mail [email protected] Deadline June 6th $20.00 Team
June 20th Fathers Day Open, Oakland, IL (Sanctioned) Sign up 8:00-9:30 AM, or pre-register. Play at
approximately 10AM. 30 and 40 foot players will be mixed as needed. Entry fee $15, includes score keeping . Classes for all players. Food and refreshments will be available at the courts. For information contact
Floyd Tennill @ (217) 348-5214 or mail @ 2418 Village Road, Charleston, IL 61920 or email at
[email protected].
June 21st Open Doubles, Crabtree Courts, Litchfield, IL Entry $10.00. Sign up at Noon, Pitch at 1:00,
Contact Mike Wood (217) 324-4888 or (217) 851-5623
June 27th–Ray Radley Memorial—Peoria Club Courts, Lower Bradley Park, Peoria, IL (Sanctioned)
Sign up 8:30AM, pitch at 9:30. 30’ and 40’ pitchers will be mixed,. All games will be 40 shoes. $20 entry fee,
food provided near the courts. Contact Don Fawer, PO Box 257, Tremont IL 61568 (309) 925-5398
June 27th–World Warm up–McCollum Park, 6801 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (Sanctioned) $21 entry
fee. 9:00 AM and Noon Starting Times. Call Rich Carvell, (708) 296-7424 Food and drinks will be available.
June 27th–June Ottawa Open–Walsh Park, 501 Bellevue Ave., Ottawa, IL (Sanctioned) $20 entry fee,.
Pitchers 35% and below sign in by 8:30AM, pitch at 9:00AM. Pitchers above 35% sign in at 12:30pm, pitch at
1:00PM. Food available near the courts. Contact Rich Hafley (815) 343-2054 or [email protected]
June 27th-June Bug Open–Effingham (Sanctioned) Courts located at Knights or Columbus at Fayette
Avenue (East of Hardees) Register at8:45 to 9:45 AM. $20 entry fee Contact Dalton Rakestraw
(417) 256-5541 [email protected] or George Huntington (217) 343-2808 [email protected]
July
July 4th– Larry Long Memorial – Springfield, IL (Sanctioned) Lincoln Park. $18 entry fee. (Bring exact
amount, PLEASE!!) Sign up at 9 am and pitch at 9:30 am. Bring a scorekeeper; water and soft drinks will
be available for purchase. Contact Bill Marvin @ (217) 364-5563 or Lee Watkins @ (217) 525-8505
July 4th-July 4th Open– Fred’s Courts, Millington (Sanctioned) Classes C & C 9:00 AM, Class A&B 1:00
PM. $20 entry fee. Contact Fred Morel (815) 695-5565 or (815) 483-9530
July 4th Clark County Shrine Club Annual Horseshoe Tournament –City Park, Casey (Sanctioned)
Classes for all pitchers. Sign up at 9:00AM, Play begins at 10:00. Entry fee $15.00. Includes Score keeping
fees Contact: Wayne Davis, 504 East Adams, Casey or call (217) 932-2787 or (217) 251-5172
July 11th, 12th—St. Rose Doubles Tournament—St. Rose, IL (N0\on-Sanctioned) Change partners each
game. Sign in before 12:45 PM, pitch at 1:00 PM. Entry fee $10.00, all money goes back to players as prize
money. Food and refreshments will be available on the grounds. Everyone welcome one or both days. Half
mile South of St. Rose. Contact Tom Wilke, 17317 Spanker Branch Road, Aviston, IL 62216 or call (618)
526-7911
July 18th—Oakland Horseshoe Club Open—Oakland, IL (Non-Sanctioned) Registration 8AM to 9AM,
Play begins at 10 AM. 30’ and 40’ players will be mixed as needed. $15 entry fee includes scorekeeping
fees. Contact Floyd Tennill @ [email protected] or 2418 Village Rd, Charleston, IL 61920 Early
registration would be appreciated. Refreshments will be available at the courts.
July 19th–Tremont July Open, Tremont IL (Sanctioned singles) Entry $20. Cash Pay back. Sign in by
12:30, pitch at 1:00. 40 shoe games. Contact Jack Rudd (309) 267-2025 or Erich Thompson (309) 264-8903
July 26th Open Doubles, Crabtree Courts, Litchfield, IL Entry $10.00. Sign up at Noon, Pitch at 1:00,
Contact Mike Wood (217) 324-4888 or (217) 851-5623
August
August 2nd–Trenton Annual Sportsmen Horseshoe Tournament Doubles. Change partners each game.
Register by 12;30, pitch at 1:00. Food and drinks will be available at the courts. Any questions contact
Dennis Griesbaum, 1027 EW. Second St., Trenton, IL (618) 224-7161
August 8th-CHS Class of 1960 Open– Charleston, IL at Morton Park (Sanctioned) 1st 28 to register will
pitch. Sign up 9:00 AM to 9:45. Pitch at 10:00 Entry fee $20 (includes scorekeeping fees. Classes MAY be
mixed depending on sign-ups. Contact Larry Thomason (217) 690-7731 [email protected]
August 9th– August Open– Fred’s Courts, Millington (Sanctioned) Classes C & C 9:00 AM, Class A&B
1:00 PM. $20 entry fee. Contact Fred Morel (815) 695-5565 or (815) 483-9530
Aug. 8th & 9th Ken Lovaas Memorial, Beloit Horseshoe Club (Sanctioned) Contact: Earl Paulson
(608-879-2304) E-Mail epauls& live.com Deadline Aug. 1st $20.00
August 15th and 16th—Illinois State Fair Horseshoe Tournament, Lincoln Park, Springfield, IL (NonSanctioned) Entry Fee $10, non-refundable. Must be Illinois resident. Qualify 8:30 AM to Noon. Top 12 30’
and top 24 40’ pitchers start round robin play at 1:00 PM Saturday. Sunday 9:30 AM—Top 6 30’ and top 12
40’ finalists pitch for State Fair Championship. For more information contact Superintendent Launa Johnson
(217) 836-7865, or visit the Illinois State Fair website (Premium Book) at www.agr.state.il.us/isf/premium
August 16th Open Doubles, Crabtree Courts, Litchfield, IL Entry $10.00. Sign up at Noon, Pitch at 1:00,
Contact Mike Wood (217) 324-4888 or (217) 851-5623
August
August 22nd–State Warm up–McCollum Park, 6801 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (Sanctioned) $21 entry
fee. 9:00 AM and Noon Starting Times. Call Rich Carvell, (708) 296-7424 Food and drinks will be available.
August 23rd Freeport Open #6-Freeport, Il. (Sanctioned) Courts @ Moose Lodge #162 601E. South
St. Preregistration preferred--($20 Entry Fee) Food and Beverage in the Lodge----Start pitching @ Noon------Contact Steve Kampmeier @ (815)235-7226
September
September 4-6 (Rain date September 7)—Illinois State Championship, Casey City Park, Casey .
(Sanctioned) Great Courts, lots of parking. Annual Popcorn Festival is on the same week-end.
Rides, craft fair, live bands, plenty of food and drink available. Scorekeepers paid $2.00 per game.
Sept 13th-Doubles – Fred’s Courts, Millington (Non-Sanctioned) Pitch at Noon. $10 entry fee. Contact
Fred Morel (815) 695-5565 or (815) 483-9530
Sept 20th-Ellis Cobb Memorial– Fred’s Courts, Millington (Sanctioned) Classes C & C 9:00 AM, Class
A&B 1:00 PM. $20 entry fee. Contact Fred Morel (815) 695-5565 or (815) 483-9530
September 13th Freeport Open #7-Freeport, Il. (Sanctioned) Courts @ Moose Lodge #162 601E.
South St. Preregistration preferred--($20 Entry Fee) Food and Beverage in the Lodge----Start pitching @
Noon-------Contact Steve Kampmeier @ (815)235-7226
September 13th-Summer Open–Crabtree Courts, Litchfield. (Sanctioned) NEW SIGN UP TIME 12
NOON. PITCH AT 1:00. Entry fee $11.00 Contact Mike Wood (217) 324-4888 or (217) 851-5623 Refreshments available.
Sept 19th Goldsmith Doubles, Beloit Horseshoe Club (unsanctioned)
(608-879-2304) E-Mail [email protected] Deadline Sept 12th $20.00
Contact: Earl Paulson
Sept 20th-Ellis Cobb Memorial– Fred’s Courts, Millington (Sanctioned) Classes C & C 9:00 AM, Class
A&B 1:00 PM. $20 entry fee. Contact Fred Morel (815) 695-5565 or (815) 483-9530
September 20th Open Doubles, Crabtree Courts, Litchfield, IL Entry $10.00. Sign up at Noon, Pitch at
1:00, Contact Mike Wood (217) 324-4888 or (217) 851-5623
September 26th–Fall Back–McCollum Park, 6801 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (Sanctioned) $21 entry
fee. 9:00 AM and Noon Starting Times. Call Rich Carvell, (708) 296-7424 Food and drinks will be available.
September 26th–Ottawa Lions Classic–Walsh Park, 501 Bellvue Ave., Ottawa, IL (Sanctioned) $20 entry fee,. Pitchers 35% and below sign in by 8:30AM, pitch at 9:00AM. Above 35% sign in at 12:30pm, pitch at
1:00PM. Food available near the courts. Contact Rich Hafley (815) 343-2054 or [email protected]
September 26th and 27th The Shelby Autumn will be held September 26 and 27th $20.00 each day Saturday
singles and Sunday doubles 9.AM sign in-11 AM start. . Dinner will be served 5;30 PM on SAT. More details later
October, November, December
Oct 3rd-Fred’s 3rd Annual– Fred’s Courts, Millington (Sanctioned) Classes C & C 9:00 AM, Class A&B
1:00 PM. $20 entry fee. Contact Fred Morel (815) 695-5565 or (815) 483-9530
Oct 3rd Frank Roedner Memorial (Sanctioned) Courts located at the Effingham Knights of Columbus..just
East of Hardees. $20 Entry fee, registration 8:45AM to 9:45AM...pitch at 10AM..pre-registration preferred.
First 28 that sign up will pitch. Contact Dale Westendorf @ (217) 246-9264 or Larry Thomason @ (217) 6907731 email [email protected] or George Huntington @ (217) 343-2802 email [email protected]
Oct 3rd Frost Open, Do Drop Inn, Dow (Sanctioned) 35% and under sign in 8:30 AM, pitch at 9:00. Over
35% sign in at 12:30, pitch at 1:00. Classes will be mixed, 40’ and 30’. $15 entry fee. PRE-REGISTRATION
REQUIRED. Buy food and drink at the bar. Contact Larry Pohlman (618) 883-2202 ringers @frontiernet.net
October 4h Freeport Open #8-Freeport, Il. (Sanctioned) Courts @ Moose Lodge #162 601E. South St.
Preregistration preferred--($20 Entry Fee) Food and Beverage in the Lodge----Start pitching @ Noon------Contact Steve Kampmeier @ (815)235-7226
Oct 10th–Winter’s Coming–McCollum Park, 6801 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (Sanctioned) $21 entry
fee. 9:00 AM and Noon Starting Times. Call Rich Carvell, (708) 296-7424 Food and drinks will be available.
Oct. 17th & 18th Fall Singles, Beloit Horseshoe Club (Sanctioned) Contact: Earl Paulson (608-879-2304)
E-Mail epauls @live.com Deadline Oct. 10th $20.00
October 18th Open Doubles, Crabtree Courts, Litchfield, IL Entry $10.00. Sign up at Noon, Pitch at
1:00, Contact Mike Wood (217) 324-4888 or (217) 851-5623
November 7 Turkey Special, Do Drop Inn, Dow (Sanctioned) 35% and under sign in 8:30 AM, pitch at 9:00.
Over 35% sign in at 12:30, pitch at 1:00. Classes will be mixed, 40’ and 30’. $15 entry fee. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Buy food and drink at the bar. Contact Larry Pohlman (618) 883-2202 ringers
@frontiernet.net
Nov. 14th & 15th Autumn Harvest Tournament, Beloit Horseshoe Club (Sanctioned) Contact Earl Paulson (608-879-2304) E.Mail [email protected] Deadline Nov 7th $20.00
November 21 Powder River Double (Frank Johnson Memorial), Do Drop Inn, Dow Sign in 9:00 AM,
pitch at 10:00. Bring you own partner. Limited to 11 teams. Entry $20 per team Buy food and drink at the
bar. Contact Larry Pohlman (618) 946-2554 (618) 883-2202 ringers @frontiernet.net or Mike Wood (217) 324
-4888 or (217) 851-5623
Dec.5th & 6th Snowflake Tournament, Beloit Horseshoe Club (Sanctioned) Contact: Earl Paulson
(608-879-2304) E.Mail epauls@ live.com Deadline Nov. 28th
December 5th Winter Classic, Do Drop Inn, Dow (Sanctioned) 35% and under sign in 8:30 AM, pitch at
9:00. Over 35% sign in at 12:30, pitch at 1:00. Classes will be mixed, 40’ and 30’. $15 entry fee. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Buy food and drink at the bar. Contact Larry Pohlman (618) 883-2202 ringers
@frontiernet.net
2014 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament Entry Form
To Be Held In Springfield, IL
August 29th – August 31st (September 1st if rain)
The cost for entering is as follows; Men’s entry fee is $37 per entry; $25 entry fee, $11 scorekeeping for a 12 player
class and the $1 for Junior Fund. Men’s 30’ entry fee is $35 per entry; $25 entry fee, $9 score keeping for a 10 player
class, and $1 Junior Fund. Women’s entry fee is $35 per entry; $25 entry fee, $9 score keeping for a 10 player class, and
$1 Junior Fund. Junior Class no charge. Doubles Tournament entry fee is $10.
Check the appropriate boxes and mail entry form and fee
All entries must be postmarked NO
LATER THAN JULY 31st 2014. All pitchers must have an NHPA membership card. After the
schedule is done it will be posted on the ILSHPA web site, and you will receive a postcard showing pitching dates and
times.
Doubles Tournament is a walking mixed (men and women) doubles format. The 16 person classes will be sorted in a
descending order based on ringer %. The #1 person will be paired with the 16 th person in that class, #2 person will be
paired with the 15th person in that class, etc.
ALL PLAYERS MUST WEAR SHOES AND A SHIRT WITH THEIR NAME ON THE BACK. THE LETTERS MUST BE 1”
IN HIEGHT AND MUST NOT BE IN MAGIC MARKER OR INK. NO SLEEVELESS SHIRTS ARE ALLOWED.
Name
Address
City
Zip
Men's Singles
30' Men's Singles
Women's Singles
Junior Boy's
Junior Girl's
Cadets
Mixed Doubles
$37
$35
$35
N/C
N/C
N/C
$10
Phone
Total
Name
Address
City
Zip
Men's Singles
$37
30' Men's Singles
$35
Women's Singles
Junior Boy's
Junior Girl's
Cadets
Mixed Doubles
$35
N/C
N/C
N/C
$10
Phone
Total
The location of the 2015 tournament is Springfield
Send entries to; ILSHPA PO BOX 26 Mechanicsburg, IL 62545
Tournament of Champions
May 30, 2015
Springfield, Illinois
ATTENTION Pitchers, if you are looking for a tournament for the best of the best in the
state of Illinois, then this one is for you! The top 6 pitchers in the state of the Men, Women and
30ft Men will go head to head in a 40 point unlimited shoe tournament. They will be nonmixed. They will make the “Championship” Class of the tournament. $50 entry fee and big
cash prizes.
However, if you are not in the top 6, you can still enter the open mixed tournament. The
first 48 pitchers who call, will make up the open tournament. The entry fee for open tournament pitchers is $30. Cash prizes will be given as well. These classes will be 6 man round robins. Phone call acceptance only! No walk-in pitchers will be allowed. Anyone from any state
can enter the open tournament. Championship classes are for Illinois residents only.
All pitchers must wear a shirt with at least their last name lettered neatly on the back.
Closed-toed shoe must be worn. Anyone not following this dress code may be disqualified
from the tournament and no refund will be given. $1 from every pitchers entry fee will be
given to the Junior Fund. Scorekeeping fees are included in every pitchers entry fee. All NHPA
and ILSHPA rules will be followed. Any pitcher not in compliance with these regulations may
be subject to disqualification. There will be sign-up spots for scorekeepers and judges! Come
early to reserve your spot to keep score.
Soft drinks and water will be available for purchase from the Springfield Horseshoe
Pitching Club. Two 50-50 raffles will be available for the day. Half of the money to the winner
and then the other goes to the hosting club.
Class A- 40 points, unlimited shoes Class B- 35 points, unlimited shoes
Class C- 30 points, unlimted shoes
Class D- 30 points, unlimited shoes
Classes E,F,G,H- 30 points or 40 shoes
*SCOREKEEPERS WILL BE NEEDED!!! You will be paid $2 per game!*
**JUDGES WILL BE NEEDED!!! You will be paid $10 per shift!**
**Lineups and pitching times will be called to pitchers on Thursday May 28**
You will not want to miss this event! Please call Dalton Rakestraw at
417-255-5541, to enter this event. Come out and experience the best horseshoe showdown in
the state of Illinois! (Next to the state tournament!)
Open Tournament Payout:
1st- $50
2nd- $40
3rd- $30
Championship pitchers entries deadline is May 20, 2015.
Open Tournament entries deadline is May 27, 2015.
Championship pitchers who do not make the cut, but wish to pitch in the open tournament will receive $20 back the day of the tournament because you have already sent in your
entry fee hoping to make the championship cut.
Please do not miss this event! There are only so many spots available. Please call early
to make sure that you are entered in this event!
Bill Marvin
PO BOX 26
Mechanicsburg, IL
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Learn the Official score calling lingo:
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No score 4 shoes
call
No score
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1 shoe in count
call
1 point
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2 shoes in count
call
2 points
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1 ringer
call
1 ringer, 3 points
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1 ringer & 1 shoe in count
call
1 ringer, 4 points
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2 ringers
call
2 ringers, 6 points
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1 ringer each, no shoe in count
call
2 dead, no score
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1 ringer each, 1 shoe in count
call
2 dead, 1 point
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3 ringers
call
2 dead, 3 points
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4 ringers
call
4 dead