Events
2020 MD Tournament Schedule
Baltimore Metro Club is hosting a tournament on August 29th. Please see Metro Tournament info below for details.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 related restrictions and CDC guidelines, there are no current activities scheduled at the Frederick courts. We regret that we will be unable to host the MD State Tournaments this year. Please stay safe and healthy!
Pitchers are encouraged to purchase their 2020 NHPA cards in support of the NHPA and MDHPA. Longevity awards will still be accrued for all card members based on actual years of membership. Please renew your membership this year!
FREDERICK HORSESHOE PITCHERS ASSOCIATION 2020 PITCHING SCHEDULE
The FHPA will be hosting six sanctioned tournaments this year. Participants must have a valid 2020 NHPA membership card. Cards can be purchased online at https://www.nhpa-eshoe.com/ or during the registration period prior to all open tournaments. The courts are located at Maryvale Park on West Patrick Street, across from Frederick Middle School and behind the China Gardens parking lot (506 W Patrick St) in Frederick, MD.
www.marylandhorseshoepitching.com
All tournaments are open, with the exception of the MD State events, which requires pre-registration. Registration is from 8-9:00 a.m. with an anticipated start time of 10:00 a.m. NHPA rules and regulations will apply. Based on the number of entries, some classes may start later in the day. Mixed-distance play will be limited where possible. Some classes may be handicapped.
Sat, May 2 FHPA Veterans Memorial
Sat, June 13 Frederick Invitational
Sat, June 27 Esterly-Keilholtz Memorial
NHPA World Tournament – 7/13 – 7/25 Monroe, LA
Sat, August 1 - hosting the MD Senior Olympics**
Sat, August 8 Maryland State Doubles* (pre-registration required)
Sat., Aug 29 Maryland State* (pre-registration required)
Sat. Sept. 19 CD Herrell Memorial (pre-registration required)
*MD State tourneys are open to MD residents only and require participation in a minimum of one sanctioned event in current calendar year, prior to the registration deadline for the Tournament.
Entry Fee for Frederick tournaments is $20 adults (except the State tourneys, which are $25 per pitcher), $5 juniors (no refunds). If scorekeepers are available, each pitcher will pay them $1.00 per game. All are encouraged to assist with scorekeeping when not pitching. Prize payout for FHPA open tournaments will start at $90 per class dependent upon number of entries. Trophies or plaques will be awarded at State Tournaments and medals at the Senior Olympics.
Concession stand and bathroom facilities will be available at all tournaments. Alcoholic beverages are not authorized in the park.
Parking in the China Gardens parking lot must be ONLY along the perimeter (others may be towed). Additional parking is available across the street at the Frederick Middle School and behind the park on Mary Street. ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON THE GRASS IN THE PARK.
Rain dates for all tournaments will be the Sunday immediately following the scheduled date unless otherwise determined by the Tournament Director.
For questions, contact Joe Payne 571-528-6101 (randypayneiii@comcast.net) or Diana Ratliff 717-309-7203.
For Maryland residents, NHPA cards are $33 for adults ($25 NHPA + $8 State Dues) and $5 for juniors. Frederick HPA adult members add $1 for FHPA dues. See Diana Ratliff for cards (Diana.Ratliff@antek.com) or make check payable to MDHPA and mail to Diana at 5151 Mountville Rd, Frederick, MD 21703-7849.
**We will be hosting a MD Senior Olympics pitching event on August 1st for adults age 50 and over. Visit their website to register (registration deadline July 18): http://www.mdseniorolympics.org/registration.html
2020 Baltimore Metro Tournaments
Metro's 12 courts are located at 801 Back River Neck Rd in Essex, MD.
Contact Larry Bunn for more info (larrybunn@hotmail.com or 443-463-6308).
Regretfully, the October 3rd 2020 Metro Challenge has been cancelled as there will be no restrooms or electricity available at the facility.
Let's hope and pray for a super 2021!!!!
Metro is opening with COVID-related restrictions.
Tournament rescheduled for September 5th, 2020!
The Baltimore Metro Horseshoe Club will be hosting a sanctioned tournament on Sept 5th. Persons interested in participating will follow the attached guidelines in an effort to abide by the rules of the Middle River Recreation Council, Baltimore County Recreation and Parks, Baltimore County and the State of Maryland. The biggest concern is to lessen the spread of COVID19.
Below are the Guidelines per BMHC and Parks Waiver of Liability. For your safety and others, please review these documents before making your decision to enter the tournament.
Tournament information
Date: September 5, 2020
Entry fee: $20.00 (payable at location)
Entry deadline: Sept 3rd (after you can still give Larry a call and ask)
Number of participants will be limited to 28. Only 14 participants will be on the courts at a time. Therefore we will schedule two rounds, 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
We’re looking at 7 man classes to use our limited courts to the greatest capacity.
Please bring your own Refreshment. Food and Drinks will not be available. Participants should bring their own sanitizer.
Enter by emailing larrybunn@hotmail.com or phone (443 317 8148), please leave a message. This will document time of entry.
Guidelines for Participation
1. In accordance with Baltimore County and for the safety of all please wear a mask to prevent the spread of the virus known as Covid 19.
2. Try to maintain a safe social distance of 6 feet or greater.
3. Once on the courts in your assigned pitching area, masks will be at the player’s discretion.
4. We are using a limited number of courts (6) and reducing the number of participants (14). Pending the number of participants we may have to hold a morning and an afternoon session. This tournament will be limited to 28 players maximum.
5. On the courts, we will use the odd numbered courts to pitch on. This will increase the safe distance of each participant. Also, the first player to throw in an inning should move to the next sequential even numbered court after they throw their shoes. Therefore increasing the safe distance for his or hers opponent.
6. Both players will use the walkways of the court they are on after both players have thrown their shoes.
7. Scoring the round shall remain the same per NHPA rules and guidelines. With one exception, both players shall not be in the scoring area at the same time. Both players should be able to determine the score and maintain a safe distance.
8. When exiting the courts please remember to wear a mask to prevent the spread of the virus known as Covid 19.
Please download Waiver at the bottom of this page, sign and bring with you to the tournament.
2020 League Information
Frederick Horseshoe Pitchers Association League – Summer 2019
The Frederick Horseshoe Pitchers Association will conduct a horseshoe-pitching league at the Maryvale Park courts on West Patrick Street, across from West Frederick Middle School in Frederick. The league is open to pitchers of all ages and skill levels and new pitchers are encouraged to participate.
The league format will be as follow:
1. The league will run Monday evenings from May 13th - August 26th (excluding Memorial Day, May 27th) and will be broken into three segments.
2. Pitching will begin at 7:00 p.m. Every attempt will be made to begin games on time. Late arrivals will forfeit their scheduled game(s) resulting in a game(s) “Loss” in league standings.
3. Game format for the first segment will be 50 shoes, points count-all. Ties will result in ½ win for each player. Handicap scoring (80%) will be utilized, with handicaps recalculated weekly. There will be no league on Memorial Day, May 27th.
4. Format for the second segment will be 50 shoes, ringers only, all ringers count. Ties will be broken by pitching an extra inning (down and back). Handicap scoring (80%) will be utilized, with handicaps recalculated weekly.
5. Players will be scheduled to pitch three games on most scheduled league nights.
6. Competition will be singles.
7. This league is sanctioned by the NHPA, and NHPA rules and regulations apply. All participants must be members of the NHPA, MDHPA and the FHPA (membership dues are $34 for adults, $5 for juniors).
8. League standings will be calculated on percentage of wins, with a minimum of 400 shoes required per segment.
9. Sign-up will be held on Mon., May 6th from 6:30 to 8 pm at the courts. All players should be signed up, pre-qualified if required, and have paid the NHPA card dues by May 6th. Late applicants will be accepted. Dues must be paid in full at the time of sign-up.
10. League dues are in addition to NHPA/FHPA membership dues and are $60 for adults ($94 total), and $40 for juniors ($45 total), regardless of the number of segments pitched in. A $5 discount will be given to multiple members of the same household who sign-up together. Pitchers will receive a 50/50 ticket for each league night in attendance (must be present to participate and to win.) Any pitcher who has not paid in full will forfeit any awards and are not eligible for future leagues until all past dues are paid.
11. If you cannot pitch on a scheduled league night, please notify the league director in advance whenever possible. Except for emergencies, unexcused no-shows may result in the forfeiture (Loss) of all scheduled games.
12. Due to City Ordinance, Alcoholic beverages are not authorized on or near the courts.
13. Awards will be presented at a banquet on or about October 28th, 2019.
14. For questions and/or additional information, please contact Diana Ratliff, League Director via e-mail at diana.ratliff@antek.com, or at 717/309-7203.
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Some of our juniors have moved up!
Truly a sport for all ages!
MDHPA President Brian Lucas — Sec/Treas Diana Ratliff
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