
	Colorado Horseshoe Pitchers Association Monthly Newsletter September, 2024

President’s Pitch

Vicki Barham

Hi All!

Can’t believe how fast the summer went by. Leagues are over and only a few more outdoor tournaments to play in.

The CHPA would like to thank all the League Presidents and Statisticians for all their hard work. I would like you to take this time to reflect how we can make it easier for next year and how we can improve our membership. Create websites or a webpage for your league information? Create posters or bulletins for your local city recreation activities guide? We are starting to work on a new dedicated page in our CHPA website for leagues. I would like to use this page to display league results and pictures. So if you have any of that please forward to me.

The Annual Tournament and League directors meeting is on October 26. The physical location will be at the Arvada United Methodist Church, 10AM - 12ish PM. This is when we work on the pitching schedule for next year. We also discuss how the State tournament went and how we can improve them. We also will discuss next year’s State Tournament locations. We will set aside how we can improve our membership. So please attend physically or virtually by phone or on your computer. We welcome all suggestions.

The CHPA wants to congratulate all of our pitchers and winners who attended the 2024 State Single Championships. A special thank you to the Colorado Springs Club and to Sheila Shepard for hosting and running another great tournament. And to all of our recipients of a CHPA awards and Hall of Fame.

We have one more State Tournament to play, the State League Championships. This year we will have 8 teams competing. This will be an all day tournament, pitching in the morning with a lunch break around noon. We will finish the remaining games in the afternoon. The CHPA will provide sloppy joes and hotdogs, if you are attending please bring a side dish to share. Scorekeepers will be needed and you’ll be paid the standard scorekeeping fee. Come and cheer on your local club. The winners will automatically be entered into next year's tournament.

That’s it for now. See you at the pits.

Vicki

Vicki Barham CHPA President
Vicki@ColoradoHorseshoePitching.com
303-875-2170

Tournament Results for August

Lee Stevenson

World Tournament

July 29 - August 3, 2024

Tri-Cities, WA – The CHPA was represented at the 2024 World Tournament in Tri-Cities, Washington, by 29 members, who competed in 21 preliminary classes (and 2 championship classes). Six competed in the Men's classes. Five competed in the Women's classes. In the Elder Men's classes, 13 participated. There were 3 in the Senior Women's classes and 2 in the Senior Men's classes.

CHPA members scored 1st place in two preliminary classes (Lillian Stromberg, Women D and Shirley Smith, Sr Women C) and one championship class (more below). In the preliminary classes, six members took 2nd place: Carlos Carreras, Burley Taylor, Ken Rodenberg, Joseph Montoya, Dale Stromberg and Don Bristol. Four placed 3rd: Mel Yockstick, Steve Ruddock, Laurence Smith and Sheila Shepard.

Two of the competitors advanced to the championship classes. Amy Wheeler qualified from the Women B class to pitch in the Women's Championship. Sheila Shepard, after placing third in the Senior Women's A class, advanced to the Senior Women's Championship where she captured her 10th Senior Women's World Title.

CHPA Results Webpage

Stats by Mel

Entry Numbers past 30 Yrs
Pitchers with 10+ WTs
Top Money Won since 2002

Colorado Springs Club

August 7, 2024

Colorado Springs, CO – Thirteen club members from three cities gathered at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs to compete in the annual club tournament. The event was organized by Monty Brickell, who served as the tournament director.

In Class A, Philip Garcia emerged as the champion with an impressive 3 wins and 1 loss. Garcia also claimed the honor of High Game for the tournament with 47.50%.

Bill Campbell reigned supreme in Class B, remaining undefeated with three wins. Tania Abeyta secured Class C with a record of three wins and one tie.

Results Webpage

Edgewater Ringer Classic

August 17, 2024

Edgewater, CO – Twenty pitchers from eight clubs and fifteen cities gathered at the Earl Piper horseshoe court to compete. Joe Rossi, the tournament director, oversaw the event which was divided into four classes.

In Class A, Jose Duran emerged as the champion, securing four wins and one tie. Joe Heit dominated Class B, claiming the title with a record of five wins and one loss. Ron Dyer showcased his skills in Class C, capturing the championship with a perfect 3-0 record. Ronald Demello also achieved a flawless 4-0 record to secure the Class D victory.

Joe Rossi not only organized the event but also showcased his skill by pitching the High Tournament Game with an impressive 80%.

Results Webpage

Colorado State Singles

August 24 - 25, 2024

Colorado Springs, CO – The annual Colorado State Singles Horseshoe Tournament brought together 62 skilled pitchers from 10 clubs and 28 cities across the state. Sheila Shepard directed the event.

Championship Highlights

In the Championship Men’s division, Joe Heit from Westminster emerged victorious with an impressive record of 5 wins and 1 loss. The Championship Women’s division saw a thrilling playoff, where Sheila Shepard of Westminster clinched the title with a 5-2 record, narrowly defeating Jen Speakman. Larry Chaney from Lakewood dominated the Championship Elders category, achieving 5 wins and 2 losses, and impressively scoring 15 consecutive ringers.

Class Results

Men A: Timothy Rindt from Kremmling

Men B: Ron Rojas from Wheat Ridge

Men C: Tom Brueggeman from Silt

Men D: Richard Brickell from Colorado Springs, triumphed in a 3-way playoff

Women A: Sherrill Baptist from Pueblo, winning a playoff against Vicki Barham

Women B: Shirley Smith from Red Feather Lakes

Elder A: Frank Anderson from Eagle

Elder B: Stan Ewalt from Colorado Springs

Elder C: Laurence Smith from Red Feather Lakes

Awards

Congratulations to the annual awards winners which were presented at the State Singles tournament. See the Awards Winners webpage.