Mar 15^th - March Palmer Open – Palmer, IL (Sanctioned)

35% and below sign in at 8a.m. and pitch at 8:30a.m. --- 35.01% and above sign in at 11:30 a.m. and pitch at noon -  Classes may be mixed with 30’ and 40' pitchers - Each shift limited to 20 pitchers- Pay top 3 places in each class - NO ENTRIES UNTIL NOV. 1, 2007 - for information or to enter call Larry Long @217-374-6204 or 217-320-5212 or send Email to sixpac6@verizon.net

Apr 12-13  -  Michael Pavlina Memorial Tournament – Whiting, In (Sanctioned)

Singles NHPA Sanctioned Tournament $20.00 Entry Fee. Deadline for signing up April 8th. Games are 40 shoes cancellation. If there is more than a 10% ringer spread in a class that class will be handicapped.     Contact Terry Hlavac 773-281-7190 or email fourdead1@comcast.net  

May 4^th  - Crabtree Horseshoe Association - Litchfield, IL (Sanctioned)

Sign in at 10am – Pitch at 11am. Pre-registration preferred – Walk-ons will be accepted. Food and refreshments will be available on the grounds. For more information contact Charlie Marit (217)324-3149 or Mike Wood (217)324-4888

May 17^th – Paul Gibson Memorial – Shelbyville, IL (Sanctioned)

Singles Tournament – Paul was a Regional Director for ILSHPA for several years.

Entry fee $15.00 – Cash awards to 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place finishers. 50/50 drawing also.

Cash balance will be donated to ILSHPA by Paul’s daughter Rose. Register 9:30am start at 11:00am – Sandwiches and sodas will be available. For more information please contact Pete Rankin (217)774-4230.

May 17^th – Dubie Erickson Memorial – Springfield, IL (Sanctioned)

Lincoln Park – First 35 players to register sign in by 8:30am – Pitch at 9am. Second 35 entries sign in at 12 noon – Pitch at 12:30pm. $15 entry fee. Bring a score keeper with you. Contact Bill Marvin (217)364-5563 or Lee Watkins (217)525-8505 or email ilshpa@aol.com

May 17^th – Toledo Spring Fest Open – Toledo, IL (Non - Sanctioned)

Neal Park - Sign up between 9am and 9:30am. Pitch at 10am. Contact Charles Starwalt at (217)895-2388 for details.

May 24^th – Dewey Ellis Classic – Princeton, IL (Sanctioned)

Bureau County Fair Grounds. $15 entry fee. Advanced registration is preferred. Sign up between 8am and 9am. Pitch at 9:30am. Food and refreshments will be available. Send name, entry fee, phone number and ringer % to: Marv Robers, 431 Lamoille Rd., Sublette, IL 61367 or call (815)849-5983

May 24^th – Fifteenth Annual Charles Cook Spring Classic – Casey, IL (Sanctioned)

City Park. Classes for all pitchers. Sign up at 9am. Pitch at 10am. Entry fee is $14 includes score keeping and $1 for the Junior Fund. Contact Wayne Davis, 504 East Adams, Casey, IL 62420 or call (217)932-2787’.

May 24^th – 12^th Annual Memorial Day Open – Cahokia, IL (Sanctioned)

Cahokia Park Courts. Sign in at 5pm – Pitch at 6pm. Entry fee $12 with $1 for Junior Fund. BYOB and Lawn chairs. Some food and refreshments available. Contact Dave Shreve, 2127 Lynn, Cahokia, IL 62206-2523. Phone (618)332-2599 or email hrshuz@sbcglobal.net 

May 31^st - Effingham Spring Open – Effingham, IL (Sanctioned)

Effingham Knights of Columbus Courts. $20 entry fee includes score keeping. Registration 8:45-9:45am PRE-REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED - Only allowing 28 participants. Location: I-57 exit 159 — go east—2nd light--turn right--on west side of KC building or East of Hardees. Contact Frank Roedner 217-868-2084 or George Huntington - 217-343-2808 -- email to slackdog@mchsi.com

May 31^st – Memorial Day Remembrance  -  Downers Grove, IL (Sanctioned)

McCollum Park 6800 S. Main Street. $20 entry fee. Registration deadline is May 22^nd. Advanced registration is preferred. CASH ONLY AFTER DEADLINE . Checks payable to Ric Carmazino 2548 Forest Dr.  #112 Woodridge, IL 60517-3809. (630)240-0290. Include your ringer %, ILSPHA number, Phone #, and e-mail address.  Rain date is June 1^st.

Jun 1^st   - Crabtree Horseshoe Association - Litchfield, IL (Sanctioned)

Sign in at 10am – Pitch at 11am. Pre-registration preferred – Walk-ons will be accepted. Food and refreshments will be available on the grounds. For more information contact Charlie Marit (217)324-3149 or Mike Wood (217)324-4888

Jun 7^th – Ken Huff Classic – Sandwich, IL (Sanctioned)

Sandwich Fair Grounds - $20 entry fee - 35% and below pitch at 9a.m - 36% and above pitch at 1pm – Deadline for signing up May 27^th - Send your name, address, card number, & Phone number to Fred Morel P.O. Box 213, Millington, IL 60537 - Home # (815) 695-5565 Cell # (815) 483-9530

Jun 7^th – Memorial Day Open – White Hall, IL (Sanctioned)

Sign in at 10a.m. and pitch at 11a.m. Classes may be mixed with 30’ and 40' pitchers. Pay top 3 places in each class. For information Larry Long @ 217-374-6204 or 217-320-5212 or send email to  sixpac6@verizon.net

Jun 7^th – Big Mac Memorial – Shelbyville, IL (Sanctioned)

Singles Tournament – In memory of Rick McAnnelly long time Shelby Horseshoe Club member. Entry fee $15.00 – Cash awards to 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place finishers. 50/50 drawing – Register 9:30am start at 11:00am – sandwiches and sodas available. For more information please contact Pete Rankin (217)774-4230.

Jun 7^th – Tremont Turkey Festival – Tremont, IL (Sanctioned)

Tremont Park - Entry fee is $20 – Cash pay back to the first 3 places in each class – Lower classes sign in at 8a.m. and pitch at 8:30am – Upper classes sign in at 12 noon and pitch at 1pm – Games will be 50 shoes – Carnival rides, food, crafts and entertainment for everyone -  Send your name, entry fee, phone number, ringer % by May 31^st to Don Fawer  P.O. Box 257, Tremont, IL  61568 – Phone (309) 925-5398 or Jeff Roberts 12719 Ropp Rd, Tremont, IL  61568 – Phone (309) 925-3250

Jun 14^th - Father’s Day Open - Oakland, IL (Sanctioned)

Sign up between 8am and 9:30am or pre-registration is appreciated. Play at approximately 10am. 30’ & 40’ players will be mixed. Entry fee is $15 includes score keeping and $1 for the Junior Fund. Classes for all pitchers. Food and refreshments will be available at the courts. For more information contact Floyd Tennill 2418 Village Road Charleston, IL 61920 (217)348-5214 or e-mail to  horshu@consolidated.net

Jun 14^th – Moline Triangle Courts – Moline, IL (Sanctioned)

Riverside Park 5 Avenue and 33^{rd ,} Moline, IL. Sign in at 9 to 9:30am – Pitch at 10:00am. Entry fee is $15.00. Includes $1.00 for Junior Fund. Contact Harold Anderson 3511 36^th Street, Moline, IL 61265. (309)797-3772 or Richard Timmer  4118 35^th St, Rock Island, IL 61201. (309)794-0565

Jun 14^th – Don Bailey Memorial – Springfield, IL (Sanctioned)

Lincoln Park – First 35 players to register sign in by 8:30am – Pitch at 9am. Second 35 entries sign in at 12 noon – Pitch at 12:30pm. $15 entry fee. Bring a score keeper with you. Contact Bill Marvin (217)364-5563 or Lee Watkins (217)525-8505 or email ilshpa@aol.com.

Jun 21^st  – Heritage Fest Tournament   -  Downers Grove, IL (Sanctioned)

McCollum Park 6800 S. Main Street. $20 entry fee. Registration deadline is June 12^th.  Advanced registration is preferred. CASH ONLY AFTER DEADLINE . Checks payable to Ric Carmazino 2548 Forest Dr.  #112 Woodridge, IL 60517-3809. (630)240-0290. Include your ringer %, ILSPHA number, Phone #, and e-mail address.  Rain date is June 22nd

Jun 21^st  – Peoria Horseshoe Club Open – Peoria, IL (Sanctioned)

Peoria Club Courts lower Bradley Park - Entry fee is $20 – Sign in at 8:30am and pitch at 9:30am – Classes may be mixed with 30’ and 40' pitchers – Food nearby the courts – Contact Ray Radley 5422 E. Knox St, Chillicothe, IL – Phone (309) 274-2542

Jun 29^th – Early Day Engine - Sandwich, IL (Non-Sanctioned)

Sandwich Fair Grounds - $5 to get in gate - $10 entry fee – Pitch at 9am (Depending on number of Entries) – If I get large number of entries I will call on start time - Send your name, address, card number, & Phone number to Fred Morel P.O. Box 213, Millington, IL 60537 - Home # (815) 695-5565 Cell # (815) 483-9530

Jul 4^th – Clark County Shrine Club – Casey, IL (Sanctioned)

City Park. Classes for all pitchers. Sign up at 9am. Pitch at 10am. Entry fee is $14 includes score keeping and $1 for the Junior Fund. Contact Wayne Davis, 504 East Adams, Casey, IL 62420 or call (217)932-2787’.

Jul 4^th – Lion's Homecoming Open – White Hall, IL (Sanctioned)

Sign in at 10a.m. and pitch at 11a.m. Classes may be mixed with 30’ and 40' pitchers. Pay top 3 places in each class. For information Larry Long @ 217-374-6204 or 217-320-5212 or send email to sixpac6@verizon.net

Jul 4^th – July 4^th Open – Sandwich, IL (Sanctioned)

Sandwich Fair Grounds - $20 entry fee - 35% and below pitch at 9a.m - 36% and above pitch at 1pm – Deadline for signing up June 24^th - Send your name, address, card number, & Phone number to Fred Morel P.O. Box 213, Millington, IL 60537 - Home # (815) 695-5565 Cell # (815) 483-9530

  
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Jul 12^th - Oakland Horseshoe Club Open - Oakland, IL (Sanctioned)

Sign up between 8am and 9:30am or pre-registration is appreciated. Cash Awards for the top 3 in each classes. Play at approximately 10am. 30’ & 40’ players will be mixed. Entry fee is $15

Jul 12^th & 13^th  - St Rose Double Tournament -  St Rose, IL (Non-Sanctioned)

Change partners each game. Sign in before 12:45pm – pitch at 1pm. 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, IL. Contact Tom Wilke 17317 Spanker Branch Road Aviston, IL 62216. (618)526-7911

Aug 2nd – Moline Triangle Courts – Moline, IL (Sanctioned)

Riverside Park 5 Avenue and 33^{rd ,} Moline, IL. Sign in at 9 to 9:30am – Pitch at 10:00am. Entry fee is $15.00. Includes $1.00 for Junior Fund. Contact Harold Anderson 3511 36^th Street, Moline, IL 61265. (309)797-3772 or Richard Timmer  4118 35^th St, Rock Island, IL 61201. (309)794-

Aug 2^nd  – State Fair Warm Up - Springfield, IL (Sanctioned)

Lincoln Park – First 35 players to register sign in by 8:30am – Pitch at 9am. Second 35 entries sign in at 12 noon – Pitch at 12:30pm. $15 entry fee. Bring a score keeper with you. Contact Bill Marvin (217)364-5563 or Lee Watkins (217)525-8505 or email ilshpa@aol.com.

Aug 9^th -   Nineteenth Annual Tennill - Olinger Open - Oakland, IL (Non-Sanctioned)

Sign up between 8am and 9:30am or pre-registration is appreciated. Play at approximately 10am. 30’ & 40’ players will be mixed. Entry fee is $10 includes. Classes for all pitchers. Food and refreshments will be available at the courts. For more information contact Floyd Tennill 2418 Village Road Charleston, IL 61920 (217)348-5214 or e-mail to  horshu@consolidated.net .

Aug 9^th – Sandwich Open – Sandwich, IL (Sanctioned)

Sandwich Fair Grounds - $20 entry fee - 35% and below pitch at 9a.m - 36% and above pitch at 1pm – Deadline for signing up July 29^th - Send your name, address, card number, & Phone number to Fred Morel P.O. Box 213, Millington, IL 60537 - Home # (815) 695-5565 Cell # (815) 483-9530

Aug 23^rd   – State Warm Up Tournament   -  Downers Grove, IL (Sanctioned)

McCollum Park 6800 S. Main Street. $20 entry fee. Registration deadline is August 14^th.  Advanced registration is preferred. CASH ONLY AFTER DEADLINE . Checks payable to Ric Carmazino 2548 Forest Dr.  #112 Woodridge, IL 60517-3809. (630)240-0290. Include your ringer %, ILSPHA number, Phone #, and e-mail address.  Rain date is August 24^th.

You can find the entry form on line at ilshpa.com or in the Court Reporter. Entries need to be postmark by July 31^st. Mixed Doubles on Friday night are non-sanctioned. Singles start Saturday morning. Food and refreshments will be available at the courts.

Sep 6^th – Greene County Days Open – White Hall, IL (Sanctioned)

Sign in at 10a.m. and pitch at 11a.m. Classes may be mixed with 30’ and 40' pitchers. Pay top 3 places in each class. For information Larry Long @ 217-374-6204 or 217-320-5212 or send email to sixpac6@verizon.net

Sept 13^th - Fall Fling Classic  - Oakland, IL (Non-Sanctioned)

Sign up between 8am and 9:30am or pre-registration is appreciated. Play at approximately 10am. 30’ & 40’ players will be mixed. Entry fee is $10 . Classes for all pitchers. Food and refreshments will be available at the courts. For more information contact Floyd Tennill 2418 Village Road Charleston, IL 61920 (217)348-5214 or e-mail to  horshu@consolidated.net .

Sept 13^th – Moline Triangle Courts – Moline, IL (Sanctioned)

Riverside Park 5 Avenue and 33^{rd ,} Moline, IL. Sign in at 9 to 9:30am – Pitch at 10:00am. Entry fee is $15.00. Includes $1.00 for Junior Fund. Contact Harold Anderson 3511 36^th Street, Moline, IL 61265. (309)797-3772 or Richard Timmer  4118 35^th St, Rock Island, IL 61201. (309)794-0565

Sept 13^th – Autumn Finale – Springfield, IL (Sanctioned)

Lincoln Park – First 35 players to register sign in by 8:30am – Pitch at 9am. Second 35 entries sign in at 12 noon – Pitch at 12:30pm. $15 entry fee. Bring a score keeper with you. Contact Bill Marvin (217)364-5563 or Lee Watkins (217)525-8505 or email ilshpa@aol.com.

Sept 14^th  - Crabtree Horseshoe Association - Litchfield, IL (Sanctioned)

Sign in at 10am – Pitch at 11am. Pre-registration preferred – Walk-ons will be accepted. Food and refreshments will be available on the grounds. For more information contact Charlie Marit (217)324-3149 or Mike Wood (217)324-4888

Sept 20^th – 32^nd Annual “Shelby Autumn” Singles –  Shelbyville, IL (Non-Sanctioned)

Entry fee $15.00 – Cash awards to 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place finishers. Register 9:30am start 11:00am – Free Dinner 6:00pm and Dance 7:30pm. For more information please contact Pete Rankin (217)774-4230.

Sept 21^st – 32^nd Annual “Shelby Autumn” Doubles –  Shelbyville, IL (Non-Sanctioned)

Entry fee $15.00 – Cash awards to 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place finishers. Register 9:30am start at 11:00am – Pitchers come from several states to pitch in this tournament. This is a “Braggin-Rights Event!!! Sandwiches and sodas available. For more information please contact Pete Rankin (217)774-4230.

 Oct. 25^th – 26^th -  Halloween Trick or Treat Tournament – Whiting, In (Sanctioned)

Singles NHPA Sanctioned Tournament $20.00 Entry Fee. Deadline for signing up Oct 21st. Games are 40 shoes cancellation. If there is more than a 10% ringer spread in a class that class will be handicapped.     Contact Terry Hlavac 773-281-7190 or email fourdead1@comcast.net  

2009 World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament

Springfield, IL

July 27 - Aug. 8, 2009