FLYING TO VICTORIA? NEWSLETTER May From the President

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1 NEWSLETTER May 2004 From the President Well here we are into spring. Summer will soon be here. The horseshoes will be clanging, and there s lots of fun ahead. There are lots of tournaments to take in again this year. Hope to see some of you at the Ontario Doubles and Singles. If anyone is planning to take in the Canadian this year, July 13 th to 17 th in Victoria B.C., represent Ontario well. Saying that, I will try to explain Years before I was involved with Horseshoe Ontario, the governing body Horseshoe Canada came up with a dress code for players pitching in the Canadian Championships. Each province was given colours they were to wear in the parade of colours and while pitching. Ontario s colours are powder blue and white. Some of the provinces really look sharp when all dressed in their colours. A lot of our people have not known this request by Horseshoe Canada. Hope this will help inform and encourage our players to wear Ontario s colours at the Canadian Championships. Every year Horseshoe Canada publishes a Horseshoe Canada Yearbook by Andre Leclere. In it is information and results of tournaments on the Canadian and provinces. We need more material put in this yearbook by Ontario. If you would like your tournament, your club play or interesting story or picture to be included give it to Tami Becker. Tami is in charge of material for the yearbook. Looking forward to seeing you around the horseshoe courts, thanks for listening. Charlie Hastings President, Horseshoe Ontario FLYING TO VICTORIA? It is airli ne poli cy that you mus t pac k your horseshoes and other related items into your luggage to be checked into baggage. You cannot take your horseshoes with you as part of your carryon luggage. We are pleased to introduce our new MessageBoard, with no banner advertising and no pop-up windows! The new board is a lot more userfriendly with many added features and functionality. This new discussion forum requires everyone to register before being able to post any new topics or replies. Once you register, you must activate your account by clicking on the link you will receive at the address you provide in your registration. We trust you will like the new MessageBoard as much as we do. As always, be professional in your posts and have fun. Page 1 May 2004

2 2004 TOURNAMENT TRAIL Date Tournament Location Contact May 27 Toad s Tourney Pebbly Beach Terry Koivisto May 29 & 30 Elmer Hohl Ringer Classic Khaki Club Wayne Becker May 30 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay June 5 Hi Lo Doubles Brantford Ringers Lee Bond June 5 Hamilton Open Hamilton HS Club (905) June 5 Scarborough Club Scarborough Heather Morrison June 6 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay June 12 Singles Orillia Horseshoe Club Gary Puddicombe June Horseshoe Ontario Doubles Championship Peterborough Navy Club Wayne Becker June 18 Summer Solstice Pebbly Beach Terry Koivisto June 19 Singles and Mixed Doubles Kitchener Moose Lodge Roy Hartman June 20 Butch Foster Open Mixed Doubles Vienna Al Mackay June 26 Mixed Doubles Waterloo Rod & Gun Jim Hehn July 4 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay July 8 Ziggy s Original Open Pebbly Beach Terry Koivisto July Canadian Championships Victoria BC Dianne Beck July Summer Sizzler Singles am, Doubles pm Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay July 22 The Cat s Meow Pebbly Beach Terry Koivisto July 24 Mixed Doubles Waterloo Rod & Gun Jim Hehn July 26 Aug World Tournament Pocatello Idaho NHPA Aug 1 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay Aug 6 Karver s Klassic Pebbly Beach Terry Koivisto Aug 7 Singles and Mixed Doubles Kitchener Moose Lodge Roy Hartman Aug 14 Hi Lo Doubles Brantford Ringers Lee Bond Aug 15 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay Aug 21 & 22 Horseshoe Ontario Singles Championship Waterloo Rod & Gun Wayne Becker Aug 27 TK s Tune-up Pebbly Beach Terry Koivisto Aug 28 Hi Lo Doubles Brantford Ringers Lee Bond Aug 29 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay Sept 4-5 Barrie Labour Day HS Tournament Barrie Murray MacDermott Sept 5 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay Sept 18 Merv Lichty Khaki Club Wayne Becker Sept 18 Hi Lo Doubles Brantford Ringers Lee Bond Sept 19 Fall Classic Singles am, Doubles pm Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay Oct 2 Ross & Ena Thurston Open Mixed Doubles Vienna Al Mackay Oct 2 Hi Lo Doubles Brantford Ringers Lee Bond Oct 3 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay Oct 16 Hi Lo Doubles Brantford Ringers Lee Bond Oct 17 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay Oct Horseshoe Ontario Annual General Meeting Barrie Legion Charlie Hastings Oct 31 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay NOTE: Any articles or submissions for the October 2004 newsletter, must be received by September 10. Tournament Directors this will be the last chance to get your fall and winter tournaments published until the Spring of Send your information to Dawn Morse, 8 Rosebank Cres, Kitchener ON N2E 2R4 or to dmorse@golden.net Page 2 May 2004

3 2004 Tournament Trail Contacts Barrie Horseshoe Club Murray MacDermott Barrie (705) Belleville Rengar Horseshoe Palace John Taylor Belleville (905) Brantford Ringers Lee Bond Brantford (519) Cookstown Horseshoe Club John Farmer Cookstown (905) Hamilton Horseshoe Pitching Club Hamilton (905) Khaki Club Wayne Becker Wellesley (519) Kitchener Moose Lodge Roy Hartman Kitchener (519) Orillia Horseshoe Club Gary Puddicombe Orillia (705) Peterborough Horseshoe Club Bob Heron (705) Peterborough Ray Roseboom (705) Pitchers Of Pebbly Terry Koivisto Pebbly Beach (807) Scarborough Horseshoe Club Heather Morrison Scarborough (905) Vienna Horseshoe Club Al Mackay Woodstock (519) Ross & Ena Thurston Vienna (519) Waterloo Rod & Gun Club Jim Hehn Waterloo (519) Wingham Horseshoe Pitching Club Paul McKee Wingham (519) Page 3 May 2004

4 Woodstock Horseshoe Pitching Club Al Mackay Woodstock (519) CLUB CHATTER The Pitchers of Pebbly became a Sanctioned League in 2002, in affiliation with Horseshoe Ontario/Canada. All league and tournaments are held at Pebbly Beach, in MacGregor Township, 15 minutes East from the City of Thunder Bay. Koivisto s Kourts are nestled along the shoreline of Lake Superior in a very unique setting, featuring 2 clay courts, one with Minnesota Blue clay, and one with Wisconsin Grey clay. The courts are lighted for night pitching with 2 light standards. League play is on Thursday nights starting at 6:30 pm, along with Tournaments sanctioned by Horseshoe Ontario. Any carded Ontario/Canada pitcher in good standing, is welcome to pitch in Pitchers of Pebbly Tournaments. For more information contact Terry Koivisto at (807) or by karver@tbaytel.net Kitchener Moose Lodge is hosting two sanctioned tournaments this summer on June 19 th and August 7 th. Registration for both dates are: Singles registration at 8:30 a.m. with pitching starting at 9 a.m. The draw doubles registration is at 12:30 p.m. for a 1:00 p.m. start. Contact Roy Hartman at (519) or by hcanadianeh@aol.com for more information. The Beachville Legion Branch 495 will be hosting on Saturday June 12th the 11th Annual Bill Schurink Memorial and we are planning a grand opening also. Looking forward to seeing you all. Legion Branch 495, President, Ernie Pellow. The Woodstock Moose Family Center Horseshoe Pitching Club is located at 690 Sutherland Dr., in Woodstock. Mixed Doubles tournaments start at 12:45 pm and are open to all 30 and 40 foot pitchers. For more information contact Al Mackay at (519) or (519) The Brampton Men s Horseshoe Club sends the following. Each year the City of Brampton receives nominations to recognize those individuals or groups who have made a significant contribution to the development of their community. On February 18, 2004 Elwood Pembleton received the 2003 Long-Term Service 25 year Award for volunteer contribution to the community. Elwood entered into the Ontario Horseshoe Hall of Fame in 2000 as a builder and now has been recognized by the City of Brampton for his contributions to promoting the game of horseshoes. It also reflects how the game of horseshoes has grown in popularity and is now recognized as an affordable alternative sport, for the citizens in and around the Brampton area. Congratulations Elwood. The Elganville Horseshoe League will be hosting 7 non-sanctioned tournaments this summer. The tournament dates are listed in the non-sanctioned section of the newsletter. The Saturday events have a 10:00 a.m. registration. The Friday night events are 7 games, draw for partner. You will need to be registered by 7:00 p.m. For further information you can contact the President Weldon Sell at (613) or Bruce Kuehl at (613) Hamilton Indoor Horseshoe Pitching Club has in addition to 6 indoor clay courts, other activities such as darts, pool tournaments, dances, turkey rolls, lobster night, cribbage, games day and more. We are located at 170 Brockley Drive, Hamilton. From the intersection of Hwy #20 (Centennial Parkway) and Barton St., go east on Barton to the 2nd stoplight (Brockley) and go left to #170 (on right side). We offer singles, doubles and league nights for horseshoes. Call our club at for a copy of our events schedule. To register for sanctioned tournaments, you must call in your entry by 8:00 pm Thursday for that weekend's tournament. Classes and times will be set Thursday night and late entries will only be accepted if a spot is available in the proper class AND at the discretion of the tournament committee. Good luck to all participants in the Canadian and World Championships. Page 4 May 2004

5 2004 Horseshoe Ontario Executive President Charlie Hastings 1 st VP Al Mackay 2nd VP Tami Becker 3 rd VP Wayne Becker 4 th VP Stan Leis Treasurer John Jansen Secretary Lia Snell Director Jim Hehn Director Jean Markle Director Marie Hartman Tournament Director Wayne Becker Membership Wally Arnold 2304 Hwy 11S, RR 1 Shanty Bay L0L 2L0 41 Light St Woodstock N4S 6G Pioneer Dr Kitchener N2P 1H Pioneer Dr Kitchener N2P 1H Frederick St Kitchener N2H 2N1 18 Bedford Rd RR 5 Guelph N1H 6J2 Box 228 Hay N0M 1W Hergott Rd St Clements N0B 2M Fennel Ave E Hamilton L8T 1S Holborn Dr Kitchener N2S 2V Pioneer Dr Kitchener N2P 1H2 PO Box 84 Fisherville N0A 1G0 (705) charliehastings@sympatico.ca (519) rat@execulink.com (519) beckertl_l@hotmail.com (519) wbecker@sgci.com (519 ) (519) (519) jsnell@odyssey.on.ca (519) (905) jemarkle@sympatico.ca (519) hcanadianeh@aol.com (519) wbecker@sgci.com (905) elec@allstream.net Click here for a printable version of the Membership form Page 5 May 2004

6 Have you visited horseshoeontario.com lately? ONTARIO PROVINCIAL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP August 21 & 22 Waterloo Rod & Gun Send S.A.S.E. or for playing time, cheque payable to Horseshoe Ontario and entries to Wayne Becker Pioneer Dr. Kitchener, Ontario N2P 1H2. Phoned or entry money to be received by June 30/03. Mail in entries deadline June 24/03. Telephone - (519) wbecker@sgci.com NAME ADDRESS PHONE MEMBERSHIP # Horseshoe Ontario Membership Form First Name Last Name Membership No. Male Birthday (DD/MM/YY) Club Affiliation Phone Number ( ) Female Street City Postal Code Address: Do you wish to receive the newsletter? Y or N. Mail to: Wally Arnold PO Box 84 Fisherville ON N0A 1G0 Signature Revised Jan04 Pitching Distance (Please circle one) 30 feet 40 feet Last year of membership 2004 ENTRY A CLASS $40. ALL OTHER CLASSES $25 JUNIORS NO CHARGE CIRCLE (1) MEN WOMEN SR MEN (40) SR MEN (30) SR WOMEN JUNIORS (If not enough entries in any given class, you will be placed in a class by average) Click here for a printable version of the Singles registration form Page 6 May 2004

7 Arthur Listowel Waterloo Rod & Gun St. Jacobs Elmira Atwoo d Heidelberg Gas Station Stratfor d Regional Road #15 Waterloo Rod & Gun RR 1 St. Jacobs ON N0B 2N0 (519) Churc h Restaurant Stock Yards Click here for a printable map (use landscape) JEAN S COLUMN by Jean Markle SICK LIST Heather Morrison, now in physiotherapy and progressing nicely, Tonya Kutsch, eldest daughter of Andy and Wanda was in a snowmobile accident, which has left her with many broken bones and a long stay in hospital. Moe McGregor, President of the Hamilton Club recently had his gall bladder removed and is recovering well. Jennie Cormier and her son Dave are under the weather. We wish them all a speedy recovery. Remembering our U.S. friend Bob Hayes. He is awaiting open heart surgery, so he will be missed at the Elmer Hohl Ringer Classic this year. We wish you a speedy recovery Bob. DECEASED We are sad to report the passing of a legend. Dean McLaughlin of Oshawa passed away on February 27. The Hamilton Club lost an avid horseshoe player, Ed Danby succumbed to his short illness in February, he will be missed at many tournaments. Our condolences go out to all members of both these families. Please keep Jean informed of any members who need comforting and also any milestones or achievements. Thanks. On April 4, 2004 at the Horseshoe Ontario Executive meeting held at the Khaki Club in From the Juniors file Wellesley the executive passed the following resolution. That Horseshoe Ontario recognize 9 years and under Page 7 May 2004

8 20 Foot Junior Class as a Championship Class in all Provincial Tournaments and an accepted class in any other sanctioned tournaments in Ontario. The foul line would be at 20 feet, and center of the court. The motion was made by Wayne Becker, seconded by Al Mackay. The motion was carried. Non Sanctioned Tournaments Sat May 29, Eganville Horseshoe League, Bring a Partner, registration 10:00 am, Contact Weldon Sell (613) or Bruce Kuehl (613) Sat June 12, Bill Schurink Memorial, Beachville Legion, Contact Ernie Pellow (519) or Al Mackay (519) Fri June 18, Eganville Horseshoe League, 7 Games Draw for Partner, registration 7:00 pm, Contact Weldon Sell (613) or Bruce Kuehl (613) Sat July 3, Eganville Horseshoe League, 3 Draws, 15 games, registration 10:00 am, Contact Weldon Sell (613) or Bruce Kuehl (613) Fri July 16, Eganville Horseshoe League, 7 Games Draw for Partner, registration 7:00 pm, Contact Weldon Sell (613) or Bruce Kuehl (613) Fri August 6, Eganville Horseshoe League, 7 Games Draw for Partner, registration 7:00 pm, Contact Weldon Sell (613) or Bruce Kuehl (613) Sat August 21, Eganville Horseshoe League, Victor Sell Memorial, bring a Partner, registration 10:00 am, Contact Weldon Sell (613) or Bruce Kuehl (613) Fri Sept 3, Eganville Horseshoe League, 7 Games Draw for Partner, registration 7:00 pm, Contact Weldon Sell (613) or Bruce Kuehl (613) Sat Sept 19, Silver Shoe, Hespeler Legion Br 272, Schofield Dr., Cambridge, Contact Bea Mast (519) Sat Sept 25, Wellesley Apple Butter and Cheese Festival, Wellesley, Mail entries to: Harold Lies, 1 Pond View Dr., RR 2, Wellesley or Phone (519) Passing of a Legend The Gentleman Pitcher Page 8 May 2004

9 On February 27, 2004 Dean McLaughlin of Oshawa, Ontario passed away. Dean was born March 7, At the age of 17 Dean became the youngest Canadian to win the Canadian Championship in Dean s career is one of the longest and most illustrious. Besides winning 12 Canadian titles and 7 Provincial titles, Dean won the North American championship in 1960 and in 1967 put on one of the best performances ever on Canadian soil. Thirty-six years separate his first Canadian title in 1938 at the age of 17, from his last in 1974 at age 53. Dean held a world record of 91.9% for 5 consecutive games. He was inducted into the Horseshoe Ontario Hall of in 1988, the Horseshoe Canadian Hall of Fame in 1987 and the NHPA Hall of Fame in The right-handed pitcher, Dean would pitch a turn and a quarter up to 1953 when he started to pitch a turn and three-quarters. His best with the turn and a quarter was 79.6% in 1950 and with the turn and three-quarters was 83.8%. Only Walter Ray Williams has shot better with both turns in the 1990 s. This is an account of the 1938 Dominion Championship. Gains Title But Loses Overcoat. In the almost deserted coliseum of the Royal Winter Fair, Dean McLaughlin won the Dominion horseshoe pitching championship but lost an overcoat. While they looked for the 17 year old Oshawa automobile worker to present the trophy to him, he was searching through tiers of seats for the overcoat he had laid aside while he won the singles crown. Someone had taken it while the youngster was beating the county s best at heaving cast-iron and the champion, clutching the big trophy, had to travel 30 miles home without a coat. But he still was happy. In the picture above, Dean is holding the Championship Trophy he won on August 29, The Hamilton Spectator reported, Champion Rings 92% to Sweep Horseshoe Honors. In winning the Canadian Championship, statisticians claim that Dean McLaughlin probably walked 16 miles between pegs and lifted about 1800 pounds. Accuracy has probably improved also. McLaughlin had a 92% ringer average to defeat defending champion Elmer Hohl. It was the first time the horseshoe pitching championships had been held in Hamilton. For the past 25 years they had been staged at the CNE grounds in Toronto. In recalling that Championship in later years Dean said, I held the shoe a certain way that day, and the funny thing is I ve never found that same method since. You can read more about Dean s accomplishments in the History of Horseshoe Pitching in Canada by Andre Leclerc. Copies this is book can be purchased from Jean Markle or online at under merchandise. Excerpts for this article came from this book.

10 The 2004 season is upon us, and for some members the season has already started. May this year be special to one and all, and may you reach that elusive higher level of ability, and may you enjoy every day and COACHES CORNER by Al Springall, National Certified Coach every game played. If you reach for a high level you must first set a reasonable goal that can be attainable with a positive attitude and the use of positive thoughts, such as I can, I shall, I will. I would suggest a reasonable increase to your average would be a 3, 4, or 5% increase is a goal to reach, and would be considered commendable. It would take determination, hard work and a positive attitude on ones part, I can do it; I will do it. Don t fall into thinking negative thoughts when ringers seem to be close but not on. It s easy to say, I can t this game, I give up, I don t care, these thoughts will vanish if you maintain the right positive attitude. Just a word about court courtesy. Always respect your opponent, shake his hand at the start of the game and again after the game is over. Compliment him win or lose, not too many people will remember if you have a bad game, but they will remember how you conducted yourself during and after the game for a long time. Be respectful to officials, committees and executive members, they are doing their jobs, not for money but for the love of the game. I will be playing again this year, and look forward to meeting old friends made over the past years and making new ones. Good luck to all, I will look for you on the courts The 7 th ANNUAL MERV LICHTY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT K. W. KHAKI CLUB 2939 Nafziger Rd, Wellesley, ON NOB 2TO (519) September 18, 2004 A CLASS (both men & women) is $25.00 Canadian All other single classes entry fee is $15.00 Canadian. There is no Junior entry fee. Entry fees to be mailed to: Mr. Wayne Becker, Pioneer Drive, Kitchener, Ontario Canada N2P1H2 Telephone number (519) wbecker@sgci.com Send cheque or money order payable to THE KHAKI TOURNAMENT FUND with a self-stamped selfaddressed envelope or for playing time. ENTRY DEADLINE IS September 7, NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: CHPA # OR NHPA#: ENTRY FEE PAID: Please circle one only MEN WOMEN JUNIOR Click here for a printable version of the Merv Lichty registration form

11 Click here for a printable version of the Barrie registration form (use legal size paper)