State Events

2010 Tournaments

February

Feb. 6^th ^_ Whiting Doubles Tournament - Whiting, IN (Non-Sanctioned)

Doubles Tournament more details to follow for info Terry Hlavac 773-281-7190 email fourdead1@comcast.net or Larry Farris 219-616-9141

Feb 6^th – Doo Drop Inn Valentine Classic – Dow, IL (Sanctioned)

Located on Rte 109 at Rte 3. 35% and below sign in 8:30 AM pitch at 9:00 AM – 35.01% and above sign in 12:30 PM and pitch at 1:00 PM. Class maybe mixed with 30’ and 40’ pitchers – each shift limited to 12 pitchers. For information or to enter call Larry Pohlman @ 618-883-2202 or cell 618-946-0554. E-mail: ringers@frontiernet.net

Feb 13^th / 14^th – Valentine Tournament – Beloit, WI (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $18. To enter or more information call Earl Paulson @ 608-879-2304 or email to epauls@live.com

Feb 20^th - February Palmer Open - Palmer, IL (Sanctioned)

35%and below sign in at 8 AM and pitch at 8:30 AM --- 35.01% and above sign in at 11:30 AM 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 - For information or to enter call Larry Long 217-374-6204 or 217-320-5212 or send Email to sixpac6@verizon.net

March

Mar 6^th – Doo Drop Inn Shamrock Classic – Dow, IL (Sanctioned)

Mar 6^th – 7^th - Fred Miles Memorial Tournament - Whiting, IN (Sanctioned)

Singles NHPA Sanctioned Tournament $20.00 Entry Fee. Deadline for signing up Mar 5^th. 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 email fourdead1@comcast.net or Larry Farris 219-616 -9141

Mar 20^th - March Palmer Open - Palmer, IL (Sanctioned)

35% and below sign in at 8 AM and pitch at 8:30 AM --- 35.01% and above sign in at 11:30 AM 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 - For information or to enter call Larry Long 217-374-6204 or 217-320-5212 or send Email to sixpac6@verizon.net

Mar 27^th / 28^th – Spring Fling Tournament – Beloit, WI (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $18. To enter or more information call Earl Paulson @ 608-879-2304 or email to epauls@live.com

April

Apr 17^th – Doo Drop Inn Bunny Classic – Dow, IL (Sanctioned)

2010 Tournaments

April

Apr 17^th – 18^th - Michael Pavlina Memorial Tournament - Whiting, IN (Sanctioned)

Singles NHPA Sanctioned Tournament $20.00 Entry Fee. Deadline for signing up Apr 16^th. 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 email fourdead1@comcast.net or Larry Farris 219-616-9141

Apr 24^th – Wisconsin Club Team Tournament – Beloit, WI (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $18. Open to any team from any state as long as all members of the team are from the same club. To enter or more information call Earl Paulson @ 608-879-2304 or email to epauls@live.com

May

May 1^st / 2^nd – Beloit Encore Tournament – Beloit, WI (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $18. To enter or more information call Earl Paulson @ 608-879-2304 or email to epauls@live.com

May 8^th - Effingham Spring Open – Effingham, IL (Sanctioned)

Effingham Knights of Columbus Courts. $15 entry fee includes score keeping. Registration 9 AM. Pitch at 10 AM. Only allowing 28 participants. Location: I-57 exit 159 — go east on Fayette Ave.—2nd light--turn right then another right into the KC parking lot or East of Hardees. Contact Frank Roedner 217-868-2084 or George Huntington - 217-343-2808 -- email to slackdog@mchsi.com

May 8^th– Last Chance Tournament – Beloit, WI (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $18. To enter or more information call Earl Paulson @ 608-879-2304 or email to epauls@live.com

May 15^th – Twin City Open – Normal, IL (Sanctioned)

Maxwell Park Courts next to Normal West High School. $20 entry fee. Registration for those below 35% at 8 AM, pitch at 9 AM. 35% and above to sign in at noon to pitch at 1 PM. 40 shoe games. Food will be available at courtside. Advance registration is appreciated. Contact Vern Blackford at 309-253-3811 or e-mail to vasab66@yahoo.com

May 29^th – Dewey Ellis Classic – Princeton, IL (Sanctioned)

Bureau County Fair Grounds. Entry fee $20. Advanced registration is required. Sign in between 8 AM and 9 AM pitch at 9:30 AM. 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 29^th – Seventeenth Annual Charles Cook-Spring Classic- Casey, IL (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $15. Classes for all pitchers is sign up 9 AM play begins 10 AM entry fee

Includes score keeping fees. Contact Wayne Davis 504 East Adams, Casey, IL 62420 or call (217)932-2787.

June

Jun 5^th / 6^th – Spring Singles Tournament – Beloit, WI (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $18. To enter or more information call Earl Paulson @ 608-879-2304 or email to epauls@live.com

2010 Tournaments

June

Jun 12^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 8 AM and pitch at 8:30 AM. Upper classes sign in at 12 PM and pitch at 1 PM. Games will be 50 shoes. Carnival rides, food, crafts and entertainment for everyone. Send your name, entry fee, phone number, ringer % by May 31st^stto 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 19^th- Father’s Day Open - Oakland, IL (Sanctioned)

Sign up between 8 AM and 9:30 AM or pre-registration is appreciated. Play at approximately 10 AM. 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 26^th – Peoria Horseshoe Club Open - Peoria, IL (Sanctioned)

Peoria Club Courts, Lower Bradley Park. Sign up at 8:30 AM and pitch at 9:30 AM. Mixed 30ft and 40ft classes. 40 shoe games. “A” class will be 40 point games. $20 entry fee, food nearby the courts. Contact Ray Radley 5422 E Knox St. Chillichothe, IL. 61523 (309) 274-2542.

July

Jul 3^rd – Clark County Shrine Club Annual Tournament – Casey, IL (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $15. Classes for all pitchers is sign up 9 AM play begins 10 AM entry fee

Includes score keeping fees. Contact Wayne Davis 504 East Adams, Casey, IL 62420 or call (217)932-2787.

Jul 10^th / 11^th – 22^st Annual Danville Open – Danville, IL (Sanctioned)

Entry fee $25. Deadline date June 25^th. Prepayment Required. Send entries to Leo Bratland 41 Country Club Dr., Danville, IL 61832 or Martin Drummond Box 195, Perrysville, IN 47974 or call Leo (217) 443-5818 or Martin (765) 793-4075. E-mail Leo bratlnd@aol.com or you can register online at www.active.com by June 23rd.

Jul 17^th- Oakland Horseshoe Club Open - Oakland, IL (Sanctioned)

Sign up between 8 AM and 9:30 AM 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 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.

Jul 17^th / 18^th – SWO Tournament – Beloit, WI (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $18. To enter or more information call Earl Paulson @ 608-879-2304 or email to epauls@live.com

August

Aug 21^th- Nineteenth Annual Tennill - Olinger Open - Oakland, IL (Non-Sanctioned)

Sign up between 8 AM and 9:30 AM 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.

2010 Tournaments

August

Aug 21^st / 22^nd – Tune-Up Tourney Tournament – Beloit, WI (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $18. To enter or more information call Earl Paulson @ 608-879-2304 or email to epauls@live.com

September

Sept 12th – Doubles Tournament – Beloit, WI (Non-Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $18. To enter or more information call Earl Paulson @ 608-879-2304 or email to epauls@live.com

Sept 18^th – Fall Fling Classic – Oakland, IL (Non-Sanctioned)

Sign up 8:00 – 9:30 AM or pre-registration is appreciated play at approximately 10:00 AM. 30’ and 40’ players will be mixed as needed. Entry fee $10.00 classes for all players – food and refreshments will be available at the courts. For information call Floyd Tennill (217) 348-5214 or mail 2418 Village Rd Charleston, 61920 or e-mail horshu@consolidated.net

Sept 18^th – Effingham KC Courts – Effingham, IL (Sanctioned)

Fall Open Horseshoe Tournament at Effingham Knights of Columbus Courts. $15 entry fee includes score keeping. Registration 9 AM. Pitch at 10 AM. Only allowing 28 participants. Location: I-57 exit 159 — go east on Fayette Ave.—2nd light--turn right then another right into the KC parking lot or East of Hardees. Contact Frank Roedner 217-868-2084 or George Huntington - 217-343-2808 -- email to slackdog@mchsi.com

October

Oct 9^th / 10^th – Fall Singles Tournament – Beloit, WI (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $18. To enter or more information call Earl Paulson @ 608-879-2304 or email to epauls@live.com

November

Nov 6^th / 7^th – Autumn Harvest Tournament – Beloit, WI (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $18. To enter or more information call Earl Paulson @ 608-879-2304 or email to epauls@live.com

December

Dec 11^th / 12^th – Snowflake Tournament – Beloit, WI (Sanctioned)

Entry Fee $18. To enter or more information call Earl Paulson @ 608-879-2304 or email to epauls@live.com