Horseshoes

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Date

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Site

Community Building
Hardin County Fairgrounds
301 11th Avenue
Eldora, Iowa

Time

Check In before: 9:30am

Competition: 10:00am

Commissioners

Jan Warwick
515-290-6281 cell
jangwarwick@aol.com

Competition Format

Open Division (Juniors, Adult Men, Adult Women)

Each division will be divided into 6-person classes. Athletes will be placed in the classes according to their ability (ringer percentage). Within each class, competition will consist of round robin single matches. Games will be 40-point cancellation or 40- or 50-shoe games. “Count all” may be used in some classes.

NOTE: All athletes should check-in at the horseshoe courts at the Community Building by 9:30 AM the day of competition, unless otherwise notified. Competition may begin at that time. Pitchers are responsible for bringing their own horseshoes.

Rules

Click HERE to view the rules.

NOTE: The distance for Elder Women is now 20 feet.

Qualifying Requirements

This tournament is open to everyone, including non-Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association members. Those pitchers who belong to IHHPA will use their ringer percentage. First time pitchers, without a ringer percentage, can determine their percentage by throwing 50 shoes. If you need to qualify prior to playing in the tournament contact the commissioner, Jan Warwick, at 515-290-6281.

Age Determining Date

February 1, 2025

Awards sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Gold, silver and bronze medals awarded in each division.

T-Shirt

Registration includes a cotton t-shirt. Athletes have the option to upgrade their cotton shirt to a dri-fit shirt for an additional $12.00 until January 2.

NOTE: Athletes will receive a copy of the tournament schedule prior to the competition.