The list of current year sanctioned tournaments has been updated with the latest 2026 NYSHPA tournament results!
You can view the newest results here.
Tournament Results Updated
Category: Latest News
Top Averages Updated
The list of NY State Top Averages has been updated.
Did you make the list this week? Check it out here!
NY State Statistics Updated
You might be surprised by how much individual statistics change week-to-week. ESPECIALLY if there has been a tournament. We’ve updated the statistics page with the latest state stats from Eshoe. This list includes all NYSHPA members that have pitched in a tournament in the past 12 months, even if they have not renewed their membership for the current year.
Use this link to see the latest statistics table for NY State.
2026 State Doubles Championship Results
Tournament director Mike Pierce registered a total of 36 players comprising 18 teams that competed across 3 classes for this tournament.
Thank you to the Hornell Horseshoe Club for hosting the 2026 NY State Horseshoe Pitchers Association Doubles Championships.
CHAMPIONS BY CLASS
| Winners | Record | Ringer % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Mike & Kerwin Pierce | 5.5 – 0.5 | 35.56 |
| Class A | Gerry & Susan Way | 5 – 1 | 38.13 |
| Class B | Herb Smith & Chris Reed | 5-0 | 24.67 |
Complete Class Results
CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS
CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday, Sep 26 2026 1:00 PM (Rank: W/L - H2H - Rgr% - Pts) Pos Team Entry % Won Lost Pts Rgrs Sh R% ---- ------------- ------- --- ---- --- --- -- -- 1. Mike Pierce & Kerwin Pierce 44.87 5.5 0.5 257 128 360 35.56 2. Tim Smith & Paul Black 48.36 5 1 301 180 360 50.00 3. Marty Mills & Jeff Potter 47.45 4 2 277 156 360 43.33 4. Dave Gordon & Lisa Dorrell 46.28 3 3 220 121 360 33.61 5. Lynwood Standish & Henry Simmons 50.64 2 4 225 143 360 39.72 6. George Harageones & Peter Mauer 49.61 1 5 180 103 360 28.61 7. Cathy Snayczuk & Charles Kromer 45.49 0.5 5.5 184 120 360 33.33
CLASS A
CLASS A Saturday, Sep 26 2026 1:00 PM (Rank: W/L - H2H - Rgr% - Pts)
Pos Team Entry % Won Lost Pts Rgrs Sh R%
---- ------------- ------- --- ---- --- --- -- --
1. Susan Way & Gerald Way 34.45 4 0 301 122 320 38.13
2. Diane Fisher-Mills & Charles Smith 33.88 3 1 192 59 320 18.44
3. Buck Gofgosky & Robin Eberhardt 39.21 2 2 209 76 320 23.75
4. Chuck Reigles & Charlie Reigles 30.11 1 3 134 39 320 12.19
5. Mike McLaughlin & Susan Pierce 30.46 0 4 137 62 320 19.38
CLASS B
CLASS B Saturday, Sep 26 2026 1:00 PM (Rank: W/L - H2H - Rgr% - Pts)
Pos Team Entry % Won Lost Pts Rgrs Sh R%
---- ------------- ------- --- ---- --- --- -- --
1. Chris Reed & Herbert Smith 27.64 5 0 227 74 300 24.67
2. Nathan Willett & Lyle Dieter 22.30 4 1 205 68 300 22.67
3. Zach Wood & David Reynolds 11.45 3 2 150 59 300 19.67
4. Kevin Pierce & John Peters 21.93 2 3 155 52 300 17.33
5. Tim Doherty & Dennis Gildner 23.64 1 4 167 61 300 20.33
6. Mike Sallazzo & Theresa Cassady 10.57 0 5 81 30 300 10.00
Class Champion Photographs
2026 Doubles Champions
Mike & Kerwin Pierce
Gerry & Susan Way
Herb Smith & Chris Reed
Tournament Photo Gallery
State Doubles Championship Classes Set!
Tournament director Mike Pierce is pleased to announce that 20 teams will be competing in this years NYSHPA Doubles Championship in Hornell New York.
The tournament will have 3 classes, all of which will pitch at 1PM on Saturday September 26.
- Championship Class – 8 teams
- A Class – 6 teams
- B Class – 6 teams
44-26-015 NYSHPA Doubles Championship
CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday, Sep 26 2026 1:00 PM
Pos Team Entry Avg Hcp
1. L. Standish & H. Simmons 50.64 0
2. G. Harageones & P. Mauer 49.61 0
3. T. Smith & P. Black 48.36 0
4. M. Mills & J Potter 47.45 0
5. D. Gordon & L. Dorrell 46.28 0
6. C. Snayczuk & C. Kromer 45.49 0
7. M. Pierce & K. Pierce 44.87 0
8. G. Dawley & A. Milliken 44.51 0
CLASS A Saturday, Sep 26 2026 1:00 PM
Pos Team Entry Avg Hcp
1. B. Gofgosky & R. Eberhardt 39.21 0
2. S. Way & G. Way 34.45 0
3. D. Fisher-Mills & C Smith 33.88 0
4. M. McLaughlin & S. Pierce 30.46 0
5. C. E. Reigles & C. M. Reigles 30.11 0
6. T. Miner & S. Tracy 43.43 0
CLASS B Saturday, Sep 26 2026 1:00 PM
Pos Team Entry Avg Hcp
1. C. Reed & H. Smith 27.64 0
2. T. Doherty & D. Gildner 23.64 0
3. N. Willett & L. Dieter 22.30 0
4. K. Pierce & J. Peters 21.93 0
5. Z. Wood & D. Reynolds 13.63 0
6. M. Sallazzo & T. Cassady 10.57 0
2026 State Singles Championship Results
Thank you to the Waterloo Ringers for hosting the 2026 NY State Horseshoe Pitchers Association Singles Championships and a special thanks to the Pine Grove Horseshoe Club for the use of their venue. Tournament director Ron Bowerman registered a total of 69 players that competed across 12 classes for this tournament.
CHAMPIONS BY CLASS
| Winner | Record | Ringer % | High Game % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women Champion | Karen Graham | 9 – 1 | 61.63 | 75.00 |
| Men Champion | Ken Fraser | 14 – 0 | 66.49 | 84.62 |
| Elder Champion | Jack Stenberg | 9 – 1 | 65.16 | 75.81 |
| Junior Boys Champion | Mark Florence III | 4 – 0 | 12.50 | 23.33 |
| Cadets Champion | Emrys Joel Green | 4 – 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elder Men A | Henry Simmons | 4 – 1 | 37.00 | 45.00 |
| Elder Men B | Lee Coon | 5 – 1 | 25.42 | 35.00 |
| Elder Men C | Lyle Deiter | 4 – 0 | 20.50 | 30.00 |
| Women A | Penny Harageones | 5 – 2 | 28.46 | 37.50 |
| Men A | Chris Reed | 6 – 1 | 39.64 | 50.00 |
| Men B | Mark Valentino | 6 – 1 | 27.14 | 32.50 |
| Men C | Kevin Green Jr | 5 – 1 | 14.52 | 25.00 |
Complete Class Results
CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS
MENS
New York State Championships Championship Men (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Name Entry % Hcp Card# St Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------ ------- --- ----- -- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------- -- --
1. Ken Fraser 68.99 0 440124 NY 14 0 583 379 0 2.50- 570 66.49
2. Paul Black 47.61 0 440051 NY 9 5 465 334 0 1.94 674 49.55
3. George Harageones 54.86 0 440559 NY 8 6 457 342 0 4.42- 678 50.44
4. Dakota Frank 48.46 0 440114 NY 7 7 453 348 0 2.42 684 50.88
5. Peter Mauer 48.38 0 440206 NY 7 7 425 282 0 4.73- 646 43.65
6. Thomas Bernard 42.22 0 440480 NY 4 10 435 333 0 1.94 754 44.16
7. William Roys 46.62 0 440131 NY 4 10 364 277 0 4.14- 652 42.48
8. Eric Conrad 44.14 0 440061 NY 3 11 393 311 0 1.54- 730 42.60
1. Ken Fraser 14-0 2. Paul Black 9-5
Opponent Score Rgrs Shs % Opponent Score Rgrs Shs %
-------- ----- ---- --- --- -------- ----- ---- --- ---
1. Thomas Bernard 40/16 27 44 61.3 1. Peter Mauer 17/40 16 44 36.3
2. William Roys 42/6 22 36 61.1 2. George Harageones 41/23 24 48 50.0
3. Eric Conrad 44/24 35 52 67.3 3. Dakota Frank 42/32 29 50 58.0
4. Paul Black 40/16 36 52 69.2 4. Ken Fraser 16/40 27 52 51.9
5. Peter Mauer 40/11 26 42 61.9 5. Thomas Bernard 40/36 24 58 41.3
6. Dakota Frank 42/1 21 28 75.0 6. Eric Conrad 42/29 39 68 57.3
7. George Harageones 42/16 26 38 68.4 7. William Roys 42/12 20 38 52.6
8. Thomas Bernard 44/34 26 52 50.0 8. Peter Mauer 41/13 15 34 44.1
9. William Roys 40/25 33 50 66.0 9. George Harageones 26/41 24 50 48.0
10. Eric Conrad 42/0 22 26 84.6 10. Dakota Frank 40/26 26 48 54.1
11. Paul Black 41/9 27 36 75.0 11. Ken Fraser 9/41 18 36 50.0
12. Peter Mauer 42/14 26 40 65.0 12. Thomas Bernard 29/40 24 52 46.1
13. Dakota Frank 42/11 22 32 68.7 13. Eric Conrad 40/20 26 54 48.1
14. George Harageones 42/11 30 42 71.4 14. William Roys 40/24 22 42 52.3
---------------------- ----------------------
583 379 570 66.49 465 334 674 49.55
3. George Harageones 8-6 4. Dakota Frank 7-7
Opponent Score Rgrs Shs % Opponent Score Rgrs Shs %
-------- ----- ---- --- --- -------- ----- ---- --- ---
1. Eric Conrad 28/40 19 54 35.1 1. William Roys 42/9 22 34 64.7
2. Paul Black 23/41 19 48 39.5 2. Thomas Bernard 41/35 35 68 51.4
3. William Roys 40/14 20 36 55.5 3. Paul Black 32/42 27 50 54.0
4. Thomas Bernard 42/32 32 60 53.3 4. Eric Conrad 42/27 24 50 48.0
5. Dakota Frank 40/31 29 52 55.7 5. George Harageones 31/40 28 52 53.8
6. Peter Mauer 41/14 23 40 57.5 6. Ken Fraser 1/42 8 28 28.5
7. Ken Fraser 16/42 18 38 47.3 7. Peter Mauer 31/40 22 52 42.3
8. Eric Conrad 28/40 18 42 42.8 8. William Roys 42/19 28 48 58.3
9. Paul Black 41/26 29 50 58.0 9. Thomas Bernard 41/11 19 34 55.8
10. William Roys 26/43 19 42 45.2 10. Paul Black 26/40 23 48 47.9
11. Thomas Bernard 40/33 36 62 58.0 11. Eric Conrad 42/32 35 60 58.3
12. Dakota Frank 41/31 35 60 58.3 12. George Harageones 31/41 33 60 55.0
13. Peter Mauer 40/27 24 52 46.1 13. Ken Fraser 11/42 11 32 34.3
14. Ken Fraser 11/42 21 42 50.0 14. Peter Mauer 40/37 33 68 48.5
---------------------- ----------------------
457 342 678 50.44 453 348 684 50.88
5. Peter Mauer 7-7 6. Thomas Bernard 4-10
Opponent Score Rgrs Shs % Opponent Score Rgrs Shs %
-------- ----- ---- --- --- -------- ----- ---- --- ---
1. Paul Black 40/17 24 44 54.5 1. Ken Fraser 16/40 20 44 45.4
2. Eric Conrad 43/21 20 40 50.0 2. Dakota Frank 35/41 32 68 47.0
3. Thomas Bernard 40/19 25 42 59.5 3. Peter Mauer 19/40 16 42 38.1
4. William Roys 26/42 21 50 42.0 4. George Harageones 32/42 30 60 50.0
5. Ken Fraser 11/40 17 42 40.4 5. Paul Black 36/40 22 58 37.9
6. George Harageones 14/41 12 40 30.0 6. William Roys 40/23 26 58 44.8
7. Dakota Frank 40/31 24 52 46.1 7. Eric Conrad 39/40 29 66 43.9
8. Paul Black 13/41 7 34 20.5 8. Ken Fraser 34/44 21 52 40.3
9. Eric Conrad 40/21 24 48 50.0 9. Dakota Frank 11/41 8 34 23.5
10. Thomas Bernard 40/20 20 44 45.4 10. Peter Mauer 20/40 17 44 38.6
11. William Roys 40/39 19 50 38.0 11. George Harageones 33/40 32 62 51.6
12. Ken Fraser 14/42 18 40 45.0 12. Paul Black 40/29 30 52 57.6
13. George Harageones 27/40 21 52 40.3 13. William Roys 40/25 28 56 50.0
14. Dakota Frank 37/40 30 68 44.1 14. Eric Conrad 40/36 22 58 37.9
---------------------- ----------------------
425 282 646 43.65 435 333 754 44.16
7. William Roys 4-10 8. Eric Conrad 3-11
Opponent Score Rgrs Shs % Opponent Score Rgrs Shs %
-------- ----- ---- --- --- -------- ----- ---- --- ---
1. Dakota Frank 9/42 10 34 29.4 1. George Harageones 40/28 22 54 40.7
2. Ken Fraser 6/42 11 36 30.5 2. Peter Mauer 21/43 14 40 35.0
3. George Harageones 14/40 12 36 33.3 3. Ken Fraser 24/44 29 52 55.7
4. Peter Mauer 42/26 26 50 52.0 4. Dakota Frank 27/42 18 50 36.0
5. Eric Conrad 41/39 26 58 44.8 5. William Roys 39/41 26 58 44.8
6. Thomas Bernard 23/40 22 58 37.9 6. Paul Black 29/42 32 68 47.0
7. Paul Black 12/42 11 38 28.9 7. Thomas Bernard 40/39 28 66 42.4
8. Dakota Frank 19/42 20 48 41.6 8. George Harageones 40/28 22 42 52.3
9. Ken Fraser 25/40 28 50 56.0 9. Peter Mauer 21/40 18 48 37.5
10. George Harageones 43/26 24 42 57.1 10. Ken Fraser 0/42 9 26 34.6
11. Peter Mauer 39/40 19 50 38.0 11. Dakota Frank 32/42 30 60 50.0
12. Eric Conrad 42/24 25 54 46.3 12. William Roys 24/42 18 54 33.3
13. Thomas Bernard 25/40 24 56 42.8 13. Paul Black 20/40 20 54 37.0
14. Paul Black 24/40 19 42 45.2 14. Thomas Bernard 36/40 25 58 43.1
---------------------- ----------------------
364 277 652 42.48 393 311 730 42.60
ELDERS
New York State Championships Championship Elders (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Name Entry % Hcp Card# St Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------ ------- --- ----- -- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------- -- --
1. Jack S Stenberg 71.95 0 440046 NY 9 1 417 318 0 6.79- 488 65.16
2. Glenn Davis 65.57 0 440495 NY 6 4 374 310 0 5.49- 516 60.08
3. Linwood Standish 59.13 0 440261 NY 6 4 355 279 0 4.64- 512 54.49
4. Tim Smith 49.10 0 440319 NY 6 4 334 233 0 0.56- 480 48.54
5. Norbert McCanney 50.00 0 440394 NY 2 8 246 181 0 8.86- 440 41.14
6. David Gordon 52.16 0 803417 NY 1 9 198 178 0 10.18- 424 41.98
1. Jack S Stenberg 9-1 2. Glenn Davis 6-4
Opponent Score Rgrs Shs % Opponent Score Rgrs Shs %
-------- ----- ---- --- --- -------- ----- ---- --- ---
1. Tim Smith 42/13 27 42 64.2 1. Norbert McCanney 40/22 34 52 65.3
2. Norbert McCanney 41/8 21 28 75.0 2. David Gordon 40/28 26 44 59.0
3. Linwood Standish 41/24 47 62 75.8 3. Tim Smith 36/44 27 54 50.0
4. David Gordon 43/15 20 32 62.5 4. Linwood Standish 42/24 42 60 70.0
5. Glenn Davis 45/28 46 68 67.6 5. Jack S Stenberg 28/45 41 68 60.2
6. Tim Smith 44/22 31 52 59.6 6. Norbert McCanney 42/36 23 48 47.9
7. Norbert McCanney 41/12 26 40 65.0 7. David Gordon 42/10 23 32 71.8
8. Linwood Standish 38/40 35 62 56.4 8. Tim Smith 42/24 29 50 58.0
9. David Gordon 40/26 27 46 58.7 9. Linwood Standish 25/41 28 52 53.8
10. Glenn Davis 42/37 38 56 67.8 10. Jack S Stenberg 37/42 37 56 66.0
---------------------- ----------------------
417 318 488 65.16 374 310 516 60.08
3. Linwood Standish 6-4 4. Tim Smith 6-4
Opponent Score Rgrs Shs % Opponent Score Rgrs Shs %
-------- ----- ---- --- --- -------- ----- ---- --- ---
1. David Gordon 29/41 24 56 42.8 1. Jack S Stenberg 13/42 17 42 40.4
2. Tim Smith 35/43 31 70 44.2 2. Linwood Standish 43/35 34 70 48.5
3. Jack S Stenberg 24/41 41 62 66.1 3. Glenn Davis 44/36 29 54 53.7
4. Glenn Davis 24/42 34 60 56.6 4. Norbert McCanney 40/20 21 44 47.7
5. Norbert McCanney 41/19 19 38 50.0 5. David Gordon 43/5 18 30 60.0
6. David Gordon 40/14 25 44 56.8 6. Jack S Stenberg 22/44 25 52 48.0
7. Tim Smith 41/22 21 40 52.5 7. Linwood Standish 22/41 15 40 37.5
8. Jack S Stenberg 40/38 35 62 56.4 8. Glenn Davis 24/42 26 50 52.0
9. Glenn Davis 41/25 30 52 57.6 9. Norbert McCanney 42/36 25 60 41.6
10. Norbert McCanney 40/6 19 28 67.8 10. David Gordon 41/12 23 38 60.5
---------------------- ----------------------
355 279 512 54.49 334 233 480 48.54
5. Norbert McCanney 2-8 6. David Gordon 1-9
Opponent Score Rgrs Shs % Opponent Score Rgrs Shs %
-------- ----- ---- --- --- -------- ----- ---- --- ---
1. Glenn Davis 22/40 29 52 55.7 1. Linwood Standish 41/29 28 56 50.0
2. Jack S Stenberg 8/41 10 28 35.7 2. Glenn Davis 28/40 23 44 52.2
3. David Gordon 43/36 28 64 43.7 3. Norbert McCanney 36/43 28 64 43.7
4. Tim Smith 20/40 16 44 36.3 4. Jack S Stenberg 15/43 12 32 37.5
5. Linwood Standish 19/41 12 38 31.5 5. Tim Smith 5/43 7 30 23.3
6. Glenn Davis 36/42 20 48 41.6 6. Linwood Standish 14/40 19 44 43.1
7. Jack S Stenberg 12/41 15 40 37.5 7. Glenn Davis 10/42 13 32 40.6
8. David Gordon 44/11 20 38 52.6 8. Norbert McCanney 11/44 11 38 28.9
9. Tim Smith 36/42 22 60 36.6 9. Jack S Stenberg 26/40 23 46 50.0
10. Linwood Standish 6/40 9 28 32.1 10. Tim Smith 12/41 14 38 36.8
---------------------- ----------------------
246 181 440 41.14 198 178 424 41.98
WOMEN
New York State Championships Championship Women (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Name Entry % Hcp Card# St Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------ ------- --- ----- -- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------- -- --
1. Karen Graham 65.96 0 440520 NY 9 1 397 249 0 4.33- 404 61.63
2. Sue Laughlin 58.29 0 440316 NY 8 2 381 305 0 1.75 508 60.04
3. Ellen Perry 57.25 0 440076 NY 6 4 350 276 0 3.55- 514 53.70
4. Debby Kassay 55.40 0 802322 NY 4 6 273 234 0 3.86- 454 51.54
5. Cathy Snayczuk 48.64 0 440502 NY 3 7 274 233 0 0.93 470 49.57
6. Cindy Cornwell 48.67 0 440830 NY 0 10 134 114 0 19.14- 386 29.53
1. Karen Graham 9-1 2. Sue Laughlin 8-2
Opponent Score Rgrs Shs % Opponent Score Rgrs Shs %
-------- ----- ---- --- --- -------- ----- ---- --- ---
1. Cathy Snayczuk 42/11 25 38 65.7 1. Cindy Cornwell 41/7 18 36 50.0
2. Cindy Cornwell 45/1 17 26 65.3 2. Debby Kassay 44/26 36 56 64.2
3. Ellen Perry 42/20 26 46 56.5 3. Cathy Snayczuk 43/25 43 68 63.2
4. Debby Kassay 15/41 15 40 37.5 4. Ellen Perry 40/36 40 68 58.8
5. Sue Laughlin 42/29 44 62 70.9 5. Karen Graham 29/42 39 62 62.9
6. Cathy Snayczuk 40/17 19 36 52.7 6. Cindy Cornwell 40/2 15 26 57.6
7. Cindy Cornwell 41/6 14 28 50.0 7. Debby Kassay 40/23 25 40 62.5
8. Ellen Perry 45/21 26 44 59.0 8. Cathy Snayczuk 40/26 27 46 58.7
9. Debby Kassay 42/15 27 36 75.0 9. Ellen Perry 43/22 34 58 58.6
10. Sue Laughlin 43/21 36 48 75.0 10. Karen Graham 21/43 28 48 58.3
---------------------- ----------------------
397 249 404 61.63 381 305 508 60.04
3. Ellen Perry 6-4 4. Debby Kassay 4-6
Opponent Score Rgrs Shs % Opponent Score Rgrs Shs %
-------- ----- ---- --- --- -------- ----- ---- --- ---
1. Debby Kassay 42/13 33 48 68.7 1. Ellen Perry 13/42 23 48 47.9
2. Cathy Snayczuk 42/28 31 54 57.4 2. Sue Laughlin 26/44 29 56 51.7
3. Karen Graham 20/42 19 46 41.3 3. Cindy Cornwell 41/21 20 42 47.6
4. Sue Laughlin 36/40 36 68 52.9 4. Karen Graham 41/15 23 40 57.5
5. Cindy Cornwell 41/31 25 56 44.6 5. Cathy Snayczuk 41/28 32 52 61.5
6. Debby Kassay 41/19 38 60 63.3 6. Ellen Perry 19/41 31 60 51.6
7. Cathy Snayczuk 40/14 25 42 59.5 7. Sue Laughlin 23/40 18 40 45.0
8. Karen Graham 21/45 18 44 40.9 8. Cindy Cornwell 40/7 24 40 60.0
9. Sue Laughlin 22/43 30 58 51.7 9. Karen Graham 15/42 17 36 47.2
10. Cindy Cornwell 45/8 21 38 55.2 10. Cathy Snayczuk 14/43 17 40 42.5
---------------------- ----------------------
350 276 514 53.70 273 234 454 51.54
5. Cathy Snayczuk 3-7 6. Cindy Cornwell 0-10
Opponent Score Rgrs Shs % Opponent Score Rgrs Shs %
-------- ----- ---- --- --- -------- ----- ---- --- ---
1. Karen Graham 11/42 15 38 39.4 1. Sue Laughlin 7/41 9 36 25.0
2. Ellen Perry 28/42 28 54 51.8 2. Karen Graham 1/45 3 26 11.5
3. Sue Laughlin 25/43 39 68 57.3 3. Debby Kassay 21/41 15 42 35.7
4. Cindy Cornwell 42/25 25 48 52.0 4. Cathy Snayczuk 25/42 20 48 41.6
5. Debby Kassay 28/41 27 52 51.9 5. Ellen Perry 31/41 23 56 41.0
6. Karen Graham 17/40 13 36 36.1 6. Sue Laughlin 2/40 4 26 15.3
7. Ellen Perry 14/40 17 42 40.4 7. Karen Graham 6/41 1 28 3.5
8. Sue Laughlin 26/40 22 46 47.8 8. Debby Kassay 7/40 15 40 37.5
9. Cindy Cornwell 40/26 21 46 45.6 9. Cathy Snayczuk 26/40 16 46 34.7
10. Debby Kassay 43/14 26 40 65.0 10. Ellen Perry 8/45 8 38 21.0
---------------------- ----------------------
274 233 470 49.57 134 114 386 29.53
JUNIORS
New York State Championships Championship Juniors (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Name Entry % Hcp Card# St Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------ ------- --- ----- -- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------- -- --
1. Mark Florance III 12.21 0 805722 NY 4 0 89 15 0 0.29 120 12.50
1. Mark Florance III 4-0
Opponent Score Rgrs Shs %
-------- ----- ---- --- ---
1. PACER 12/0 2 30 6.6
2. PACER 25/0 4 30 13.3
3. PACER 20/0 2 30 6.6
4. PACER 32/0 7 30 23.3
----------------------
89 15 120 12.50
CADETS
New York State Championships Cadet Class (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Name Entry % Hcp Card# St Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------ ------- --- ----- -- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------- -- --
1. Emrys Joel Green 0.00 0 806884 NY 4 0 4 0 0 0.00 120 0.00
2. Andreanna-Joshalynn Green 0.00 0 806885 NY 0 3 0 0 0 0.00 90 0.00
1. Emrys Joel Green 4-0 2. Andreanna-Joshalynn Green 0-3
Opponent Score Rgrs Shs % Opponent Score Rgrs Shs %
-------- ----- ---- --- --- -------- ----- ---- --- ---
1. Andreanna-Joshalynn Gr 1/0 0 30 0.0 1. Emrys Joel Green 0/1 0 30 0.0
2. Andreanna-Joshalynn Gr 1/0 0 30 0.0 2. Emrys Joel Green 0/1 0 30 0.0
3. Andreanna-Joshalynn Gr 1/0 0 30 0.0 3. Emrys Joel Green 0/1 0 30 0.0
4. PACER 1/0 0 30 0.0
---------------------- ----------------------
4 0 120 0.00 0 0 90 0.00
CLASSES A – C
MEN
Mens A Class Sunday, Sep 6 2026 9:00 AM (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Name Entry % Hcp Card# St Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------ ------- --- ----- -- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------- -- --
1. Chris Reed 37.65 0 807006 NY 6 1 223 111 0 1.99 280 39.64
2. Robert K Berninger Jr 41.63 0 440467 NY 5 2 254 119 0 0.87 280 42.50
3. Buck Gofgosky 41.95 0 440754 NY 5 2 224 108 0 3.38- 280 38.57
4. Donald A Dombroski 29.58 0 440689 NY 5 2 198 85 0 0.78 280 30.36
5. Adam Vanvalkenburgh 37.53 0 440152 NY 3 4 178 84 0 7.53- 280 30.00
6. Gerald J Bernard 37.71 0 440271 NY 3 4 159 76 0 10.57- 280 27.14
7. Michael Mc Laughlin 31.05 0 440837 NY 1 6 124 72 0 5.34- 280 25.71
8. Dean D Laughlin Sr 27.53 0 440212 NY 0 7 147 64 0 4.67- 280 22.86
Mens B Class Saturday, Sep 5 2026 9:00 AM (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Name Entry % Hcp Card# St Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------ ------- --- ----- -- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------- -- --
1. Mark Valentino 24.62 0 440423 NY 6 1 217 76 0 2.52 280 27.14
2. Brian Weatherwax 25.28 0 804629 NY 5 2 207 71 0 0.08 280 25.36
3. William T Lawson 23.20 0 440831 NY 4 3 197 64 0 0.34- 280 22.86
4. Charles M Reigles 20.00 0 440463 NY 3 4 153 63 0 2.50 280 22.50
5. Mark Florance 26.29 0 805535 NY 3 4 169 59 0 5.22- 280 21.07
6. Nathan Willett 25.63 0 440235 NY 3 4 166 57 0 5.27- 280 20.36
7. Peter P Grant 17.46 0 440683 NY 3 4 158 43 0 2.10- 280 15.36
8. Herbert Smith 17.62 0 806636 NY 1 6 95 28 0 7.62- 280 10.00
Mens C Class Saturday, Sep 5 2026 9:00 AM (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Name Entry % Hcp Card# St Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------ ------- --- ----- -- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------- -- --
1. Kevin Green Jr 11.43 0 440231 NY 5 1 152 36 0 3.09 248 14.52
2. zachary wood 16.23 0 807094 ny 4 2 150 37 0 0.81- 240 15.42
3. Edward Cobin 8.27 0 440194 NY 4 2 124 19 0 0.35- 240 7.92
4. Gene M Keeney 3.47 0 801471 NY 3 3 113 24 0 6.53 240 10.00
5. Carl Green 7.50 0 804136 NY 3 3 104 20 0 0.83 240 8.33
6. Kevin A Green Sr 10.63 0 440276 NY 2 4 91 20 0 2.57- 248 8.06
7. Ryan Cobin 12.74 0 440200 NY 0 6 60 17 0 5.66- 240 7.08
ELDERS
Elders A Class Sunday, Sep 6 2026 9:00 AM (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Name Entry % Hcp Card# St Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------ ------- --- ----- -- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------- -- --
1. Henry W Simmons 42.14 0 440264 NY 4 1 142 74 0 5.14- 200 37.00
2. Marty Mills 48.64 0 440259 NY 3 2 154 94 0 1.64- 200 47.00
3. John Kassay 46.62 0 802323 NY 3 2 143 85 0 4.12- 200 42.50
4. Paul Spiotta 41.92 0 440378 NY 2 3 130 78 0 2.92- 200 39.00
5. Kenneth H. Dombroski 41.04 0 440213 NY 2 3 106 68 0 7.04- 200 34.00
6. Fredrick A Sheldon 40.65 0 440468 NY 1 4 96 68 0 6.65- 200 34.00
Elders B Class Sunday, Sep 6 2026 9:00 AM (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Name Entry % Hcp Card# St Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------ ------- --- ----- -- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------- -- --
1. Lee V Coon 26.85 0 440240 NY 5 1 163 61 0 1.43- 240 25.42
2. Pete Newey 33.61 0 440260 NY 4 2 190 74 1 2.78- 240 30.83
3. Charles E Reigles 34.33 0 440013 NY 4 2 215 74 0 3.50- 240 30.83
4. Daniel Ough 33.67 0 440530 NY 3 3 131 46 0 14.50- 240 19.17
5. Roger Van Horn 37.66 0 440753 NY 2 4 151 64 0 10.99- 240 26.67
6. Joel V Hines 28.64 0 440144 NY 2 4 104 43 0 10.72- 240 17.92
7. Charles Smith 27.76 0 806711 Ny 1 5 109 57 0 4.01- 240 23.75
Elders C Class Saturday, Sep 5 2026 9:00 AM (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Name Entry % Hcp Card# St Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------ ------- --- ----- -- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------- -- --
1. Lyle Deiter 18.96 0 440126 NY 4 0 155 41 0 1.54 200 20.50
2. Wally Mason 15.88 0 806962 NY 2 2 128 43 0 5.62 200 21.50
3. Jack Vanvalkenburgh 23.18 0 440155 NY 2 2 97 37 0 4.68- 200 18.50
4. George D Cobin Jr 17.08 0 440511 NY 2 2 107 36 0 0.92 200 18.00
5. Roger R Chase 8.18 0 440332 NY 0 4 63 14 0 1.18- 200 7.00
WOMEN
Womens A Class Sunday, Sep 6 2026 9:00 AM (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Name Entry % Hcp Card# St Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------ ------- --- ----- -- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------- -- --
1. Penny Harageones 24.15 0 440275 NY 5 2 191 74 0 4.31 260 28.46
2. Cheri Allen 34.57 0 440133 NY 4 3 172 61 0 11.11- 260 23.46
3. Robin Eberhardt 35.00 0 803455 NY 3 3 149 69 0 6.25- 240 28.75
4. Terri Miner 35.95 0 803686 NY 1 5 135 62 0 10.12- 240 25.83
Class Champion Photographs
2026 State Champions
KEN FRASER
JACK STENBERG
Class Champion Groups
L-R: Eric Conrad, Tom Bernard, Peter Mauer, 2nd Paul Black, Dakota Frank, 1st Ken Fraser, 3rd George Harageones, Bill Roy
L-R: 2nd Glenn Davis, 1st Jack Stenberg, 4th Tim Smith
L-R: 2nd Sue Laughlin, 1st Karen Graham, 3rd Ellen Perry
L-R: 1st Chris Reed, 3rd Buck Gofgosky, 2nd Bob Berninger Jr
L-R: 2nd Bill Lawson, 1st Mark Valentino, 3rd Brian Weatherwax
L-R: 2nd Zack Wood, 3rd Ed Cobin, 1st Kevin Green Jr
L-R: 3rd John Kassay, 1st Henry Simmons, 2nd Marty Mills
L-R: 2nd Pete Newey, 1st Lee Coon, 3rd Chuck Reigles
L-R: 2nd Cheri Allen, 1st Penny Harageones, 3rd Robin Eberhardt
Additional photographs from the tournament are available in the NYSHPA’s Google Photo collection.
10 Days ’til the Deadline to enter the NY State Doubles Championships
Grab your best NHPA pitching buddy for this exciting event!
The Hornell Horseshoe Club is hosting the NYSHPA Doubles Championships this year at Shawmut Park in Hornell, NY.
The application form is available to download HERE!
3 Weeks ’til the Deadline to enter the NY State Doubles Championships
Grab your best NHPA pitching buddy for this exciting event!
The Hornell Horseshoe Club is hosting the NYSHPA Doubles Championships this year at Shawmut Park in Hornell, NY.
The application form is available to download HERE!
2026 NYSHPA State Championships Schedule
44-26-014 New York State Championships
Hosted by Waterloo Ringers @ Pine Grove HS Club Camden NY
PITCHING TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Championship Juniors & Cadets Saturday, Sep 5 2026 9:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City
1. Mark Florance III 12.21 0 805722 Greene
2. Andreanna-Joshalynn Green 0.00 0 806885 Skaneateles
3. Emrys Joel Green 0.00 0 806884 Skaneateles
Elders C Class Saturday, Sep 5 2026 9:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City
1. Jack VanValkenburgh 23.18 0 440155 Gilboa
2. Lyle Deiter 18.96 0 440126 Hunt
3. George D Cobin Jr 17.08 0 440511 Nunda
4. Wally Mason 15.88 0 806962 Williamstown
5. Roger R Chase 8.18 0 440332 Oneonta
Mens B Class Saturday, Sep 5 2026 9:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City
1. Mark Florance 26.29 0 805535 Greene
2. Nathan Willett 25.63 0 440235 Gainesville
3. Brian Weatherwax 25.28 0 804629 Port Byron
4. Mark Valentino 24.62 0 440423 Warners
5. William T Lawson 23.20 0 440831 Rensselaer
6. Charles M Reigles 20.00 0 440463 Owego
7. Herbert Smith 17.62 0 806636 Cameron
8. Peter P Grant 17.46 0 440683 Durhamville
Mens C Class Saturday, Sep 5 2026 9:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City
1. Zachary Wood 16.23 0 807094 Big Flats
2. Ryan Cobin 12.74 0 440200 Nunda
3. Kevin Green Jr 11.43 0 440231 Skaneateles
4. Kevin A Green Sr 10.63 0 440276 Port Byron
5. David Reynolds 9.29 0 440274 Horseheads
6. Edward Cobin 8.27 0 440194 Nunda
7. Carl Green 7.50 0 804136 Hannibal
8. Gene M Keeney 3.47 0 801471 North Bay
Championship Elders Saturday, Sep 5 2026 & Sunday Sep 6 2:00 PM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City
1. Jack S Stenberg 71.95 0 440046 Waterloo
2. Glenn Davis 65.57 0 440495 Ontario
3. Linwood Standish 59.13 0 440261 Burdett
4. David Gordon 52.16 0 803417 Honeoye Falls
5. Norbert McCanney 50.00 0 440394 Camden
6. Tim Smith 49.10 0 440319 Cameron
Championship Men Saturday, Sep 5 2026 & Sunday Sep 6 2:00 PM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City
1. Ken Fraser 68.99 0 440124 North Bay
2. George Harageones 54.86 0 440559 Delancey
3. Dakota Frank 48.46 0 440114 Freeville
4. Peter Mauer 48.38 0 440206 Bloomville
5. Paul Black 47.61 0 440051 Campbell
6. William Roys 46.62 0 440131 Owego
7. Eric Conrad 44.14 0 440061 Berkshire
8. Thomas Bernard 42.22 0 440480 Elmira
Championship Women Saturday, Sep 5 2026 & Sunday Sep 6 2:00 PM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City
1. Karen Graham 65.96 0 440520 North Bay
2. Sue Laughlin 58.29 0 440316 Montour Falls
3. Ellen Perry 57.25 0 440076 Dunkirk
4. Debby Kassay 55.40 0 802322 Parksville
5. Cindy Cornwell 48.67 0 440830 Groton
6. Cathy Snayczuk 48.64 0 440502 Machias
Elders A Class Sunday, Sep 6 2026 9:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City
1. Marty Mills 48.64 0 440259 Cameron Mills
2. John Kassay 46.62 0 802323 Parksville
3. Henry W Simmons 42.14 0 440264 Watkins Glen
4. Paul Spiotta 41.92 0 440378 Batavia
5. Kenneth H. Dombroski 41.04 0 440213 Penn Yan
6. Fredrick A Sheldon 40.65 0 440468 Dryden
Elders B Class Sunday, Sep 6 2026 9:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City
1. Roger Van Horn 37.66 0 440753 Port Jervis
2. Charles E Reigles 34.33 0 440013 Owego
3. Daniel Ough 33.67 0 440530 Freeville
4. Pete Newey 33.61 0 440260 Rome
5. Gordon Crosby 32.50 0 800603 Batavia
6. Joel V Hines 28.64 0 440144 Nineveh
7. Charles Smith 27.76 0 806711 Campbell
8. Lee V Coon 26.85 0 440240 Earlville
Mens A Class Sunday, Sep 6 2026 9:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City
1. Buck Gofgosky 41.95 0 440754 Marathon
2. Robert K Berninger Jr 41.63 0 440467 Rome
3. Gerald J Bernard 37.71 0 440271 Horseheads
4. Chris Reed 37.65 0 807006 Dundee
5. Adam VanValkenburgh 37.53 0 440152 Andes
6. Michael Mc Laughlin 31.05 0 440837 Hornell
7. Donald A Dombroski 29.58 0 440689 Dundee
8. Dean D Laughlin Sr 27.53 0 440212 Beaver Dams
Womens A Class Sunday, Sep 6 2026 9:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City
1. Terri Miner 35.95 0 803686 Groton
2. Robin Eberhardt 35.00 0 803455 Locke
3. Cheri Allen 34.57 0 440133 Camden
4. Penny Harageones 24.15 0 440275 Delancey
PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO CHECK IN 1 HOUR BEFORE PITCHING TIME WITH
YOUR PITCHING SHIRT ON W/$1 FOR STAFF AND JUDGES
SCOREKEEPERS ARE TO BE PAID $1 PER GAME
Art Tyson
Beloved 13 Time NY State Horseshoe Pitching Champion Art Tyson passed away on August 3, 2026. Arthur Oliver Tyson, lovingly known as “Mr.Clean,” was born on August 14, 1939, in New Haven, Connecticut to the late Bertha Oliver Tyson and Minister James Alexander Tyson. He was one of eleven children.
Art was well known for his skill as a horseshoe pitcher earning entry into both the NYSHPA Hall of Fame and the NHPA Hall of fame.
At one point during his horseshoe pitching career, Art was ranked the number two horseshoe player in the world. This achievement led him to becoming an author of the book Art Tyson – Second Best in the World Ain’t Too Bad. The following are excerpts from his book:
Art Tyson is the first African American to be inducted into the NHPA Hall of Fame.
Diligence and dedication, hard work and persistence were the cornerstones that drove him. Humility, love and faith in God were the principles that sustained him in his quest to be the best.
Here are what some of the greatest pitchers of all time had to say about Art.
“…and at the height of his career, there was no-one he could not beat.” – Alan Francis
“…He is an awesome horseshoe player … and Artie and I have had a lot of battles on the horseshoe pits.” – Brian Simmons
“…Art was definitely one of the top players … he was … a tough competitor.” – Walter Ray Williams Jr.
You can view his full obituary at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/arthur-tyson-obituary?id=62140721
September 26th – NY State Doubles Championships
Grab your best NHPA pitching buddy for this exciting event!
The Hornell Horseshoe Club is hosting the NYSHPA Doubles Championships this year at Shawmut Park in Hornell, NY.
The application form is available to download HERE!
TODAY IS THE DEADLINE ! !
Today is your last chance to register for the NYSHPA State Singles Championships
Download your entry form here:
http://nyshpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-State-Singles-Tournament.pdf
fill it out and get it in the mail TODAY!
Only 5 Days Left to Enter!
NY State Singles Championships Entry Deadline
ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT TO register for the State Tournament!
The application form is available to download HERE!
Please note that the LOCATION for the 2026 State Singles Championship Tournament has changed from Waterloo to Camden.
CONGRATULATIONS KEN FRASER!
Join us in sending well earned CONGRATULATIONS to Ken Fraser who just achieved his 3rd consecutive title as the NHPA Senior Mens World Champion at the 2026 World Horseshoe Tournaments in Wausau Wisconsin!
This was a NAIL BITING match. You can watch the final inning by clicking the video below:
Only 10 Days Left to Enter!
NY State Singles Championships Entry Deadline
ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT TO register for the State Tournament!
The application form is available to download HERE!
Please note that the LOCATION for the 2026 State Singles Championship Tournament has changed from Waterloo to Camden.
NOW AVAILABLE:
2026 World Tournament Live Streaming & Videos
2026 World Tournament Live Streaming & Videos
The NHPA has partnered with GO LIVE SPORTS CAST to provide LIVE video streaming of the 2026 World Horseshoe Tournaments happening in Wausau, WI.
Live streams can be accessed at: https://golivesportscast.com/live-national-horseshoe-pitchers-association-worlds-tournament-july-18th-25th/ and usually start around 9 AM EDT.
This is a GREAT opportunity to watch the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament and feel the thrill of the competition from wherever you are at the moment.
Recordings from previous days at the 2026 World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament are available to view on YouTube using the following links:
Recorded LIVE on 7/22/2026
Recorded LIVE on 7/21/2026
Recorded LIVE on 7/20/2026
Recorded LIVE on 7/19/2026
2026 NHPA World Tournament is streaming LIVE!
Go Live Sports Cast is streaming this year’s NHPA World Tournament LIVE!
Use the Continue Reading link below to see the streaming schedule.
Don’t Forget to Enter the NY State Doubles Tournament!
The NYSHPA Doubles Championships are being held by the Hornell Horseshoe Club at Shawmut Park in Hornell, NY on Saturday September 26th. Can you believe that’s only 2 months away?
Entries are due to the Tournament Director, Mike Pierce, by Saturday September 14th. Download an entry application here. The application contains all the details needed to register.
Grab your best NHPA pitching buddy and join Mike and the Hornell Club for this exciting event!
Eugene “Bugsy” Smalt
Eugene “Bugsy” E. Smalt, 92, of Bath, New York, passed away on April 19, 2026.
He was born on November 5, 1933, in Bath, New York, to Raymond Smalt and Florence (Dickson) Smalt.
Bugsy was a longtime member of the New York State Horseshoe Pitchers Association and a well respected competitor.
You can view his full obituary at: https://www.fagansfuneralhome.com/obituaries/eugene-smalt
Only 20 Days Left to Enter!
NY State Singles Championships Entry Deadline
ONLY 20 DAYS LEFT TO register for the State Tournament!
The application form is available to download HERE!
Please note that the LOCATION for the 2026 State Singles Championship Tournament has changed from Waterloo to Camden.
Happy 4th of July!
As we celebrate Independence Day, we wish all of our members & friends a very happy, healthy and safe 4th of July.
Only 30 Days Left to Enter!
NY State Singles Championships Entry Deadline
ONLY 30 DAYS LEFT TO register for the State Tournament!
The application form is available to download HERE!
Please note that the LOCATION for the 2026 State Singles Championship Tournament has changed from Waterloo to Camden.
Walter Wright
Walter S. Wright Jr., a long time member of the New York State Horseshoe Pitchers Association, passed away at the age of 85 on Sunday June 28.
Walter was born on May 25, 1941 in Canandaigua, NY the son of the late Walter and Lucy VanGelder Wright Sr. He worked for over 20 years at Rockefeller Farms and helped many other farmers in the area.
You can view Walter’s full obituary at: https://cheneyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-wright-2026
NY State Singles Championships Entry Deadline
8/1 is the last day to register for this tournament!
The application form is available to download HERE!
Please note that the LOCATION for the 2026 State Singles Championship Tournament has changed from Waterloo to Camden.
2026 NYSHPA State Tournament Location Change
Tournament Location Update
The location for the 2026 New York State Horseshoe Tournament has changed. The tournament is no longer being held in Waterloo, NY. The Waterloo Ringers will still be hosting the tournament but the location has changed to the Pine Grove Horseshoe Club in Camden NY.
Tournament Director Ron Bowerman and The Waterloo Ringers look forward to seeing everyone in Camden for this year’s state tournament!
WATERLOO JUNE TOURNAMENTS CANCELED
Tournament Director Ron Bowerman has informed us that the tournaments scheduled for June 6 & 7 have been cancelled.
Please contact Ron for further details.
<hr>
Memorial Day Remembrance
We wish to convey our heart felt gratitude to all of the service members who have fallen in their service to our country. We truly are the home of the free, because of the brave.
The newest issue of The Mud is now available on-line
The May issue of The Mud newsletter is here! It’s a good one with lots of information and important dates. It includes a summary of the Spring Meeting Minutes as well as an article about The Horseshoe Tour! Check it out!
Neversink Horseshoe League
The Neversink Horseshoe League is holding a pre-league meeting on Wednesday May 6th – 6:00 PM at the Neversink FD Horseshoe Pits. League format, length, and procedures will be discussed with any proposed changes being voted on during the meeting.
League will start on May 13th and run for 16 weeks. Cost of the league this year will be $125 per person due on the first night of league play.
For additional information contact Russ Turner at (845) 866-6036.
Queen City (Elmira) Doubles League
Queen City (Elmira) Horseshoe League Has a few openings for the 2026 doubles league. Grab a partner and come join the fun.
| ||
All Ages Welcome Count All Scoring | 12 Week League $80 Per Team | |
|
|
|
Seniors,
Women | Games
played at | |
Sign-up Deadline is 4/25 for
more info contact Gerry: (607) 425-6455
| ||
NYSHPA 2026 Spring Meeting Reminder
Date: Sunday, May 3
Meeting Start Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Waterloo Sportsman’s Club
President Ellen Perry encourages all clubs to send their representatives to this meeting and encourages all members to attend and participate with their ideas and suggestions to help guide our charter.
Election of officers, by-law proposals, the state singles and doubles tournament host sites will be discussed and voted on.
An article from the March 2026 Mud Newsletter
What is SHOP?
Submitted by Karen Graham
Sanctioned Horseshoe Online Pitching is a Facebook Group where sanctioned members participate in sanctioned tournaments.
How does it work?
- Make sure the Facebook App is installed on your phone and that you are logged into the app.
- Set up your phone at the end you are throwing to (you will only throw to that end) and “go live” on the SHOP Facebook group page. Once you have set-up your phone and gone live, go back to the other end of the court.
- You will throw four (4) shoes per inning to simulate pitching against another player.
- After throwing all 4 shoes, walk to the other end of the court, count your score, (use hand signals to indicate your score for admin verification) and then record your score on your score sheet.
- Pick up your shoes, walk back to the other end of the court and pitch the next inning.
- Games are 10 – 20 shoes in length.
Each game is verified by one of the group administrators (admins are Jeremy Smith, Ken Fraser and Karen Graham). Walter Ray Williams Jr. keeps the stats and Michael Brown is the tournament director and enters the stats into Eshoe.
Each month SHOP hosts 2 tournaments. One is a Single Double (partnered with someone and it is high-low). The second one is a Single Round Robin. You may play both, however if you do so it is entered into Eshoe as a single tournament. Only 1 of your last 2 SHOP events can be counted toward your last 10 ringer percentage events.
Where do you play?
You can play on any sanctioned horseshoe courts OR if your home courts are to NHPA specifications, you can have them sanctioned by following the instructions in the SHOP Rules & Code of Conduct.
Rules:
Admins must be able to see you pitching as well as at least 8″ to 10″ around the stake. NHPA rules apply: measure all close points or questionable ringers. If they are questionable to you, then they are questionable to the admins watching so bring the camera in close to the shoes to show the admins.
How do I enter?
Message Karen or Tag her on Facebook and let her know that you would like to play.
How do I pay?
Each event costs $10 to enter. Karen accepts PayPal (Friends and Family) or Venmo. There are multiple winners each month. You can only win once in each tournament. Karen then holds the winnings “on the books” and this money is used for your future fees, but any contestant can request their winnings at any time.
There is a flyer posted at the beginning of each month stating start date and end date. The end date is ALWAYS the LAST Sunday of the month. This leaves about 4 weeks to get your games completed. You may pitch as many games as you wish as long as they are completed by the end of the month. We highly recommend watching one of the videos previously posted in the Facebook group to get a better idea of how these tournaments work.
If nothing else, SHOP will get you out there practicing. We hear “I practice great” all the time!
NYSHPA 2026 Spring Meeting Date Set
Date: Sunday, May 3
Meeting Start Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Waterloo Sportsman’s Club
President Ellen Perry encourages all clubs to send their representatives to this meeting and encourages all members to attend and participate with their ideas and suggestions to help guide our charter.
Election of officers, by-law proposals, the state singles and doubles tournament host sites will be discussed and voted on.
An article from the November 2025 Mud Newsletter
An Alert from the Editor
Phishing Scams
The New York State Horseshoe Pitchers Association has been directly targeted by phishing scams. Using the names and email addresses of the association officers and directors, someone is circulating email messages asking for help in meeting a payment deadline.
The emails appear to be from one of the Association’s Officers (see graphic) but if you look closely at the email address – not just the senders name – you will see that the email address is fake. In this case the phisher uses the correct mailbox name, but the domain name email.com is fake. If you looked at it quickly, you may have read it as gmail.com which is a well known email domain.
The NYSHPA will NEVER send an email asking you to pay Association bills. For more information about phishing scams and how to spot them, check out What are Phishing Scams? article from the National Council on Aging.
Happy Easter
Wishing all of our members & friends a Happy Easter. We hope there are LOADS of ringers in you Easter basket this year!
NYSHPA 2026 Spring Meeting Date Set
Date: Sunday, May 3
Meeting Start Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Waterloo Sportsman’s Club
President Ellen Perry encourages all clubs to send their representatives to this meeting and encourages all members to attend and participate with their ideas and suggestions to help guide our charter.
Election of officers, by-law proposals, the state singles and doubles tournament host sites will be discussed and voted on.
An excerpt from the November 2025 Mud Newsletter
From Youth Director John Kassay
… I have found an interest in the local Boy Scout program and conducted a 1 hour session for three Scouts ranked Tenderfoot through Eagle. Separately, I also sent a set of Junior shoes home with a young Scout from Long Island. Hey, It’s a start! Of interest to the Scouts, Horseshoes can provide partial fulfillment for two of their Scouting Merit Badges: Athletics and Sports.
My focus remains getting the sport back into the backyards and barnyards where most of us old timers first learned. In that regard, I hold that as a Horseshoe player, you are, by default, an ambassador of the sport. We all play a role in Junior recruitment.
I consider publicity regarding the sport as key to recruitment and have drafted an article that introduces the sport and it benefits to interested readers. I would encourage our ambassadors (you) to submit this article to the Sports Editors of as many local news publications as possible. That would be the papers that publish local school sports events and results as well as local happenings. I feel the article accurately and easily conveys the multiple benefits of our sport. The timing of the article release should be early Spring. The article and accompanying photographs are available for download here. Feel free to edit as you feel best meets your needs and list yourself as a local point of contact.
Thank you for your time. Think the future!
NYSHPA Officer Nominations Filing Deadline Elections
Elections for the NYSHPA offices of President and Vice President are due to be held at the Spring meeting.
Anyone interested in running for these offices, including the incumbents, should send a brief resume and platform by March 31st to the Election Committee Chairperson:
Sue Laughlin
1855 Mitchell Hollow Rd
Montour Falls NY 14865
Happy St. Patty’s Day
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! We hope the luck of the Irish (and your own skill!) brings you LOADS of ringers!
2026 NHPA U.S. Open in Albuquerque, NM – April 10-12
Sign up today for the US Open events at Mariposa Basin Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico!
This will run like the previous Dakota Magic tournaments.
There will be three tourneys for the weekend (one per day!)
- $50 each tournament
- $125 for all three
- Classes 15% or more may be handicapped.
- All classes will pitch 40 shoe games
- All classes will be mixed
Don’t delay! Let’s fill this tourney!
Link to entry form!
You asked for these tournaments let’s make it happen in ABQ! 
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day to all our members! We love you ALL!
Take the NHPA Q1 Membership Survey
Below is a link for the first survey of 2026! If you are a member of the NHPA and complete the survey by 2/15/2026, you will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card from the NHPA!
The NHPA council has been hard at work kicking off 2026. They held their winter meeting in Wausau at the end of January and have published the February issue of the Admin Digest. The officers and council are looking for YOUR perspective, thoughts and comments on projects and ideas to help promote the sport of horseshoes and improve the NHPA.
Take a few minutes to fill out the survey and share your perspective with the national council. They value your input!
Did you know?
The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association has completely transformed their monthly newsletter. It is now the Admin Digest!
The new format is clean, concise, informative and provides a great deal of insight into how the officers and council of the NHPA are working to grow the sport of horseshoes at a national level.
The February 2026 issue is available and contains a LOT of great information. You can read/download it here.
Spring Meeting Set for May 3
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Meeting Start Time: 10:00 am
Place: Waterloo Sportsman’s Club
President Ellen Perry encourages all clubs to send their representatives to this meeting and encourages all members to attend and participate with their ideas and suggestions to help guide our charter. Election of officers, by-law proposals, the state singles and doubles tournament host sites will be discussed and voted on.
World Tournament Early Bird Discount thru January 31st!
Only 2 Days Left!
Don’t Miss Out on the Early Bird Discount!
The NHPA was late in getting the WT Entry Form and Online entry posted so the Early Bird pricing has been extended thru January 31st.
As of this posting, 454 entrants have taken advantage of the Early Bird Discount – including a pitcher in NORWAY! YOU can save $20 if you get your entry in by January 31st. If you sign-up and find you cannot attend, the NHPA DOES have a refund policy until June 1st.
Click here for the on-line sign-up, or click here to download and mail in your entry.
Important Dates Icon
We’ve added a new icon to the home page sidebar! It’s the Important Dates icon and it’s just a quick way to find the important dates on the 2026 NYSHPA calendar.
Check it out!
New Year Membership Reminder
If your NHPA Membership is for 2025 YOU MUST RENEW before pitching in a 2026 sanctioned tournament!
- Go to: https://www.nhpa-eshoe.com/
- Type the last name of the member in the player search box.
- Select the correct name from the list of members presented.
- Once the members information appears, click the RENEW button.
- Complete the payment process.
- Return to the players information (steps 2 & 3 above) and click the PRINT link to print a copy of their membership card.
Don’t Get Shutout!
- Go to: https://www.nhpa-eshoe.com/
- Type the last name of the member in the player search box.
- Select the correct name from the list of members presented.
- Once the members information appears, click the RENEW button.
- Complete the payment process.
- Return to the players information (steps 2 & 3 above) and click the PRINT link to print a copy of their membership card.
Renew Your Membership for 2026
- Go to: https://www.nhpa-eshoe.com/
- Type the last name of the member in the player search box.
- Select the correct name from the list of members presented.
- Once the members information appears, click the RENEW button.
- Complete the payment process.
- Return to the players information (steps 2 & 3 above) and click the PRINT link to print a copy of their membership card.
Merry Christmas
From our home to yours, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
Last Minute Gift Idea
- Go to: https://www.nhpa-eshoe.com/
- Type the last name of the member in the player search box.
- Select the correct name from the list of members presented.
- Once the members information appears, click the RENEW button.
- Complete the payment process.
- Return to the players information (steps 2 & 3 above) and click the PRINT link to print a copy of their membership card.
Don’t Get Shutout!
- Go to: https://www.nhpa-eshoe.com/
- Type the last name of the member in the player search box.
- Select the correct name from the list of members presented.
- Once the members information appears, click the RENEW button.
- Complete the payment process.
- Return to the players information (steps 2 & 3 above) and click the PRINT link to print a copy of their membership card.
Happy Chanukah!
Enjoy the celebration of lights which starts this evening at sunset on this, the first day of Chunakah.
NYSHPA By-Law Change Proposal Deadline
Association By-law change proposals are due to NYSHPA President Ellen Perry no later than December 31.
As a member of the NYSHPA, your input is extremely important. This is your chance to help shape and improve the New York State Horseshoe Pitchers Association.
The current version of the by-laws is available to view or download from this link.
Submissions may be emailed or snail mailed to:
Ellen Perry – President NYSHPA
4701 West Lake Road
Dunkirk, NY 14048
Here’s a GREAT Gift Idea
- Go to: https://www.nhpa-eshoe.com/
- Type the last name of the member in the player search box.
- Select the correct name from the list of members presented.
- Once the members information appears, click the RENEW button.
- Complete the payment process.
- Return to the players information (steps 2 & 3 above) and click the PRINT link to print a copy of their membership card.
Renew Your Membership for 2026
- Go to: https://www.nhpa-eshoe.com/
- Type the last name of the member in the player search box.
- Select the correct name from the list of members presented.
- Once the members information appears, click the RENEW button.
- Complete the payment process.
- Return to the players information (steps 2 & 3 above) and click the PRINT link to print a copy of their membership card.
Dawley’s Barn November Open
On Saturday, November 8th, Dawley’s Barn in Clifton Springs hosted a sanctioned tournament with morning and afternoon classes of 7 players each with Ron Bowerman serving as TD. Both classes were handicapped 40 shoe games.
Class B Mark Valentino of Warners took 1st place with a 5-1 record pitching 25.83% high game of 35%, 2nd Tim Marks of Waterloo 4-2 also pitching 25.83% high game of 32.5% and 3rd place went to Lisa Dorrell of Honeoye Falls 4-2 record pitching 33.33% high game of 45%.
Class A Gary Dawley of Clifton Springs captured 1st place with a 6-0 record pitching 57.50% with a high game of 67.5%, 2nd went to Sue Laughlin of Montour Falls with a 5-1 record pitching 58.75% with a game high of 62.50%, 3rd place went to Karen Graham of North Bay with a 3.5-2.5 record pitching 66.25% with a game high of 82.50%.
Check out Dawley’s Barn Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1535804064528804
Photos courtesy of Amy Milliken
L to R: Sue Laughlin, 2nd; Gary Dawley, 1st; Karen Graham, 3rd
Photo Courtesy of Amy Milliken
L to R: Tim Marks, 2nd; Mark Valentino, 1st; Lisa Dorrell, 3rd
Photo Courtesy of Amy Milliken
L to R: Ron Bowerman, Ken Dombrowski, Glenn Davis, Gary Dawley, Dave Gordon, Karen Graham, Sue Laughlin
Friendship Post Tournament This Weekend
Both Singles & Doubles Tournaments will be held this weekend at the American Legion Post in Friendship NY.
OCTOBER 4 – DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 5 – SINGLES TOURNAMENT
2025 NY State Doubles Championship Results
The 2025 NYS Doubles Championships were hosted by the Waterloo Sportsman’s Club in Waterloo NY on September 20, 2025. Tournament Directors Ron Bowerman & Jack Stenberg registered a total of 12 teams that competed across 3 classes for this tournament.
Class Champions
| Winners | Record | Ringer % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Championionship | Laughlin, Bernard | 5-1 | 45.83% |
| Class A | Snayczuk, Kromer | 6-0 | 41.25 |
| Class B | Pierce, McLaughlin | 5-1 | 25.42 |
Tournament Results
A listing of tournament classes and teams can be found on the 2025 Doubles Championship page.
Tournament Photographs
Photographs of the Champion Class can be found on the 2025 State Doubles Championship Photos page.
2025 State Doubles Championships Photos
Tom Bernard & Sue Laughlin
Thank you to the Waterloo Sportsmen’s Club for once again hosting the 2025 NY State Horseshoe Pitchers Association Doubles Championships.
2025 Doubles Championship
CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS
Championship Saturday, Sep 20 2025 10:00 AM (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Team Entry % Hcp Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------------ ------ --- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------ -- --
1. Laughlin, Bernard 51.90 0 5 1 192 110 0 6.07- 240 45.83
2. Pierce, Pierce 44.15 0 3.5 2.5 157 99 0 2.90- 240 41.25
3. Black, Smith 50.29 0 2 4 160 96 0 10.29- 240 40.00
4. Cornwell, Gofgosky 46.29 0 1.5 4.5 127 88 0 9.62- 240 36.67
CLASS A
Class A Saturday, Sep 20 2025 10:00 AM (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Team Entry % Hcp Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------------ ------ --- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------ -- --
1. Snayczuk, Kromer 42.13 0 6 0 180 99 0 0.88- 240 41.25
2. Dawley, Milliken 43.41 0 4 2 177 92 0 5.07- 240 38.33
3. Gordon, Dorrell 39.61 0 2 4 154 92 0 1.27- 240 38.33
4. Eberhardt, Miner 33.02 0 0 6 80 54 0 10.52- 240 22.50
CLASS B
Class B Saturday, Sep 20 2025 10:00 AM (Rank: W/L - Rgr% - H2H - OvrAvg)
Pos Team Entry % Hcp Won Lost Pts Rgrs HToH OvrAvg Sh R%
--- ------------------------ ------ --- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ------ -- --
1. Pierce, McLaughlin 32.80 0 5 1 168 61 0 7.38- 240 25.42
2. Green, Weatherwax 23.82 0 4 2 137 50 0 2.99- 240 20.83
3. Bernard, Reynolds 28.73 0 3 3 111 34 0 14.56- 240 14.17
4. Pierce, Sallazzo 20.90 0 0 6 98 41 0 3.81- 240 17.08
New Sanctioned Tournaments Scheduled
The 2025/2026 Winter Season kicks off on October 1.
The first 6 tournaments of the NY State sanctioned tournament winter season are available for sign-up. Check out the Sanctioned Tournament Schedule for dates, locations and tournament director contact information.
Friendship Post Tournament October 4th & 5th
Tournament Details
“Doubles/Singles” Open
Dates: Doubles – October 4th (12:00pm)
Singles – October 5th (12:00pm)
Sign In: No later than 11:30am
Location: Friendship American Legion (Depot St.)
Entry Fee: $10 / pitcher
Pay at tournament.
Prize Distribution: 100% payout
Scoring: 20-shoe (10 frames) or 25-point games
Keep own score. Handicap: None!
Format: Double Elimination
Pits: Eight (sand) sanctioned / Concrete walkways / Full distance marked for both 40’ and 30’ pitchers.
Legion will be available for restrooms and legal beverages.
Food: Ken Hand is our grill master.
Tournament Director: Garry Reynolds
Email: g72l45r@outlook.com
(585) 307-9107 (text)
2025 NY State Hall of Fame Inductions
Three members of the New York State Horseshoe Pitchers Association were inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday August 31, 2025 at the Annual Meeting held during the State Singles Championship weekend in Camden, NY. Click on any inductee name to see their Hall of Fame profile package.
Promoter Category
Bill Hornbuckle of Freeville pitches in Groton with the Tri-County Horseshoe Club. He is being recognized and honored as a long-time Promoter of our sport.
Gary Dawley of Clifton Springs pitches at Dawley’s Barn and the Waterloo Ringers pits. Elected to the Hall Of Fame as a Promoter of the game. Gary is primarily responsible for the construction of the Dawley’s Barn facility in Clifton Springs.
Pitcher Category
Sue Laughlin of Montour Falls by way of Elmira, NY. She enters the Hall of Fame as an excellent Pitcher with an impressive history. She is the owner of Four New York State Championships.
Hall of Fame Photos
Photographs of the individual Hall of Fame inductees as well as additional Hall of Fame group photographs can be seen on the 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Photos page.
2025 NY State Singles Championship Results
The 2025 NYS Singles Championships were hosted by the Pine Grove Horseshoe Club in Camden NY over Labor Day weekend. Tournament director Karen Graham registered a total of 79 players that competed across 11 classes for this tournament.
Class Champions
| Winner | Record | Ringer % | High Game % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women Champion | Sue Laughlin | 11-1 | 64.09% | 70.73 |
| Men Champion | Ken Fraser | 14-0 | 70.44% | 93.75 |
| Elder Champion | Glenn Davis | 8-3 | 61.86% | 79.41 |
| Boy Champion | Mark Florence III | 4-0 | 9.15% | 15.00 |
| Elder Men A | John Kassay | 6-2 | 43.67% | 57.50 |
| Elder Men B | Alan Overbaugh | 6-1 | 29.64% | 42.55 |
| Women A | Penny Harageones | 5-0 | 33.50% | 45.00 |
| Men A | Tom Bernard | 7-1 | 50.42% | 70.00 |
| Men B | Brian Weatherwax | 8-0 | 28.75% | 36.67 |
| Men C | Henry W. Simmons | 7-2 | 25.77% | 33.33 |
| Men D | Peter P. Grant | 5-0 | 18.75% | 30.00 |
Tournament Results
A complete listing of all tournament classes and participants can be found on the 2025 Singles Championship page.
Tournament Photographs
Photographs of the Class Champions as well as the Class Groups can be found on the 2025 Singles State Championship Photos page.
2025 NYSHPA State Championships Schedule
44-25-001 New York State Championships Hosted by Pine Grove HS, Camden
PITCHING TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Championship Elder Men Saturday, Aug 30 2025 8:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. Glenn Davis 63.33 0 440495 Ontario NY
2. Linwood Standish 61.07 0 440261 Burdett NY
3. Norbert McCanney 51.81 0 440394 Camden NY
4. Tim Smith 48.93 0 440319 Cameron NY
5. Ronald K Bowerman 47.95 0 440111 Farmington NY
6. Fredrick A Sheldon 46.62 0 440468 Dryden NY
Championship Women Saturday, Aug 30 2025 8:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. Karen Graham 68.61 0 440520 North Bay NY
2. Sue Laughlin 64.19 0 440316 Montour Falls NY
3. Ellen Perry 58.57 0 440076 Dunkirk NY
4. Cindy Cornwell 48.67 0 440830 Groton NY
5. Debby Kassay 44.13 0 802322 Parksville NY
Men’s C Saturday, Aug 30 2025 8:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. John Peters 24.53 0 440617 Friendship NY
2. Mark Florance 24.52 0 805535 Greene NY
3. Henry W Simmons 23.76 0 440264 Watkins Glen NY
4. Dennis Gildner 23.23 0 440620 Belfast NY
5. Kevin Pierce 22.62 0 440590 Scio NY
6. Robert Mills 22.11 0 440616 Deposit NY
7. Scott D Martin 22.11 0 804626 Weedsport NY
8. Nathan Willett 20.56 0 440235 Gainesville NY
9. Dean Laughlin Jr 20.47 0 440423 Beaver Dams NY
Women’s A Saturday, Aug 30 2025 8:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. Robin Eberhardt 33.30 0 803455 Locke NY
2. Terri Miner 32.74 0 803686 Groton NY
3. Susan A Pierce 31.83 0 440217 Cuba NY
4. Cheri Allen 31.23 0 440133 Camden NY
5. Penny Harageones 30.83 0 440275 Delancey NY
6. Theresa Cassady 10.82 0 801783 Friendship NY
Championship Men Saturday, Aug 30 2025 1:00 PM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. Ken Fraser 75.00 0 440124 North Bay NY
2. George Harageones 54.10 0 440559 Delancey NY
3. Paul Black 51.65 0 440051 Campbell NY
4. Mike Pierce 50.13 0 440008 Hornell NY
5. Peter Mauer 44.89 0 440206 Bloomville NY
6. Buck Gofgosky 43.90 0 440754 Marathon NY
7. Timothy M Collier 43.40 0 440430 Chittenango NY
8. Eric Conrad 42.37 0 440061 Berkshire NY
Men’s A Saturday, Aug 30 2025 1:00 PM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. Robert K Berninger Jr 41.93 0 440467 Rome NY
2. William Roys 41.59 0 440131 Owego NY
3. Douglas Kannus 41.37 0 440162 Groton NY
4. Nicholas Dart 40.37 0 806072 Addison NY
5. Gerald J Bernard 40.00 0 440271 Horseheads NY
6. Thomas Bernard 39.61 0 440480 Elmira NY
7. Kerwin L Pierce 38.41 0 440503 Cuba NY
8. Randy J Vincent 38.29 0 440382 Watertown NY
9. Adam VanValkenburgh 37.68 0 440152 Andes NY
Men’s B Saturday, Aug 30 2025 1:00 PM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. Michael Mc Laughlin 33.77 0 440837 Hornell NY
2. Donald A Dombroski 33.08 0 440689 Dundee NY
3. Brian Heater 28.27 0 803182 Elmira NY
4. Brian Weatherwax 27.50 0 804629 Port Byron NY
5. Dean D Laughlin Sr 27.00 0 440212 Beaver Dams NY
6. Mike Surprise 25.50 0 440160 Sandy Creek NY
7. Chris Morency 25.25 0 804627 Cato NY
8. William T Lawson 24.94 0 440831 Rensselaer NY
9. Mark Valentino 24.53 0 440423 Warners NY
Championship Jr Boy Sunday, Aug 31 2025 8:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. Tucker Carey 8.42 0 804141 Delhi NY
2. Mark Florance III 5.91 0 805722 Greene NY
Elder Men’s A Sunday, Aug 31 2025 8:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. John Kassay 43.42 0 802323 Parksville NY
2. Bob Sandlas 39.29 0 805609 Angelica NY
3. Kenneth H. Dombroski 38.10 0 440213 Penn Yan NY
4. Gordon Crosby 36.58 0 800603 Batavia NY
5. Charles E Reigles 36.56 0 440013 Owego NY
6. Marty Mills 35.82 0 440259 Cameron Mills NY
7. Daniel Ough 35.76 0 440530 Freeville NY
8. Lee V Coon 28.75 0 440240 Earlville NY
Elder Men’s B Sunday, Aug 31 2025 8:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. Joel V Hines 28.55 0 440144 Nineveh NY
2. Lyle Deiter 25.65 0 440126 Hunt NY
3. Jack VanValkenburgh 25.12 0 440155 Gilboa NY
4. Alan Overbaugh 24.23 0 440245 Dryden NY
5. George D Cobin Jr 21.50 0 440511 Nunda NY
6. William McCumbers 15.42 0 440459 Lee Center NY
7. Roger R Chase 6.02 0 440332 Oneonta NY
8. Albert Strohl 5.88 0 440513 Salisbury Mills NY
Men’s D Sunday, Aug 31 2025 8:00 AM
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. Kevin A Green Sr 20.14 0 440276 Port Byron NY
2. Peter P Grant 19.65 0 440683 Durhamville NY
3. Mike Sallazzo 19.17 0 440146 Friendship NY
4. David Reynolds 17.45 0 440274 Horseheads NY
5. Ryan Cobin 13.82 0 440200 Nunda NY
6. John Wright 13.59 0 805153 Prattsburgh NY
7. Edward Cobin 13.24 0 440194 Nunda NY
8. Gene M Keeney 7.92 0 801471 North Bay NY
9. Samuel Phillips 5.36 0 805732 Groton NY
Championship Men Sunday, Aug 31 2025 1:00 PM (after State Meeting)
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. Ken Fraser 75.00 0 440124 North Bay NY
2. George Harageones 54.10 0 440559 Delancey NY
3. Paul Black 51.65 0 440051 Campbell NY
4. Mike Pierce 50.13 0 440008 Hornell NY
5. Peter Mauer 44.89 0 440206 Bloomville NY
6. Buck Gofgosky 43.90 0 440754 Marathon NY
7. Timothy M Collier 43.40 0 440430 Chittenango NY
8. Eric Conrad 42.37 0 440061 Berkshire NY
Championship Women Sunday, Aug 31 2025 1:00 PM (after State Meeting)
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. Karen Graham 68.61 0 440520 North Bay NY
2. Sue Laughlin 64.19 0 440316 Montour Falls NY
3. Ellen Perry 58.57 0 440076 Dunkirk NY
4. Cindy Cornwell 48.67 0 440830 Groton NY
5. Debby Kassay 44.13 0 802322 Parksville NY
Championship Elder Men Sunday, Aug 31 2025 1:00 PM (after State Meeting)
Pos Name Entry Avg Hcp Card# City St
1. Glenn Davis 63.33 0 440495 Ontario NY
2. Linwood Standish 61.07 0 440261 Burdett NY
3. Norbert McCanney 51.81 0 440394 Camden NY
4. Tim Smith 48.93 0 440319 Cameron NY
5. Ronald K Bowerman 47.95 0 440111 Farmington NY
6. Fredrick A Sheldon 46.62 0 440468 Dryden NY
PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO CHECK IN 1 HOUR BEFORE PITCHING TIME WITH
YOUR PITCHING SHIRT ON W/$1 FOR STAFF AND JUDGES
SCOREKEEPERS ARE TO BE PAID $1 PER GAME
2nd Consecutive Sr. Men’s Championship for Ken Fraser
2025 WT Sr. Men’s Champion (Photo courtesy of Karen Graham)
Ken Fraser successfully defended his title as the Senior Men’s Champion at the 2025 NHPA World Tournament in Sandy Utah this week with a record of 7 wins and no losses. Ken’s performance resulted in an impressive 71.28 ringer percentage with his strongest game resulting in a high game ringer percentage of 80.
The Senior Men’s Championship Division consists of male pitchers, age 60 or older who finished with the highest 8 ringer percentages of the Men’s Class in the Preliminary Rounds.
NHPA Sr. Men’s 2025 World Tournament Championship Final Standings
Prior to the championship round, Ken pitched in the A Class in the Men’s Division during the Preliminary Round with a record of 12-3, a ringer percentage of 67.17 and a ranking of number 4 in that class.
NHPA Men’s Class A Preliminary Round Final Standings
Join us in congratulating Ken on his second consecutive NHPA World Tournament Sr. Men’s Championship.
Entry Deadline – Friendship Post Doubles Tournament
The deadline to enter the Friendship Post August 9th Doubles Tournament is next Wednesday, August 6th. Download your entry form HERE.
Contact Tournament Director Garry Reynolds at (585) 973-7613 (home) – (585) 307-9107 (text) or email him at g72l45r@outlook.com.
CONGRATULATIONS to KAREN GRAHAM
NHPA 2025
LEAGUE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Karen Graham has been honored as the 2025 League Director of The Year by the NHPA. Karen was awarded with a plaque at the 2025 NHPA Hall of Fame dinner for her outstanding dedication to the continuation of the NHPA Sanctioned League Program.
Join us in congratulating Karen and thanking her for her many years of dedication and effort to NHPA sanctioned leagues.
2025 Award Recipient – Karen Graham
NHPA President – Ben Webb
New York State Horseshoe Pitchers Advance to Championship Rounds
Three members of the New York State Horseshoe Pitchers Association competed in the NHPA World Tournament Preliminaries in Sandy Utah over the past 3 days (July 24 – 26) and have qualified to advance to the Championship Rounds.
Ken Fraser of North Bay NY will be moving to the Senior Men’s Championship Round. Ken placed fourth in the Men’s A Class of the Preliminaries with a record of 12 – 3. The Senior Men’s Championship Round begins Monday, July 28 at 1:00 PM Utah time, which is 3:00 PM Eastern time.
Karen Graham of North Bay NY is one of 16 women moving on to the Women’s Championship Round. Karen placed thirteenth in the Women’s A Class of the Preliminary round with a record of 4 – 11.
Ellen Perry of Dunkirk NY will also be moving on to the Women’s Championship Round. Ellen placed third in the Women’s B Class of the preliminary round with a record of 10.5 – 4.5.
The Women’s Championship Round begins Monday, July 28 at 9:00 AM Utah time, which is 11:00 AM Eastern Time.
Although this years tournament does not have live streaming video, you can still follow the matches through the Eshoe Games in Progress link. Click the link, then scroll to the match you wish to follow.
The data on the Games in Progress page is automatically refreshed every 20 seconds allowing observers to stay up-to-the-minute on the progress of each match.
If you miss a match or want to see the overall standings, click the Eshoe Standings link then click the information symbol to the left of the class you wish to view.
The data on the Standings page is refreshed each time a match is completed and the score has been verified.
Join us in sending our members great vibes for outstanding performances.
Good Luck to our
2025 World Tournament Participants
2025 World Tournament Participants
KEN FRASER – MENS A CLASS
KAREN GRAHAM – WOMENS A CLASS
ELLEN PERRY – WOMENS B CLASS
Find out when they are pitching and follow their progress on the NHPA eShoe website using this link: https://www.nhpa-eshoe.com/Home/FeaturedEvents/EventClasses?EventId=925501
Andes, NY – Doubles Tournament
Tournament to Benefit
the Tremperskill
Rod & Gun Club
Saturday – July 26, 2025
Registration – 9:00 AM
Start – 10:00 AM
Entry Fee – $20 per Person
DRAW FOR PARTNER
Tournament format will be determined by the number of participants.
528 County Highway 1
Andes, NY 13731
For more information contact:
GEORGE HAREAGEONES @ (607) 287-1133
This is a non-sanctioned independent tournament.
* * THIS WEEKEND – IN DEPOSIT, NY * *
Horseshoe Tournaments
@ the
Lumberjack Festival
The Catskill Mountain Horseshoe Club is holding two non-sanctioned tournaments this coming weekend.
Saturday, July 19 – SINGLES TOURNAMENT – 10:00 AM – $10 Entry Fee
This is a Round Robin format tournament.
Class qualification rounds start at 10:00 AM.
Number of classes and PAYOUTS are dependent on the number of participants.
Sunday, July 20 – DOUBLES TOURNAMENT – 10:00 AM – $20/Team
This is a Round Robin format tournament.
Class qualification rounds start at 10:00 AM.
Number of classes and PAYOUTS are dependent on the number of teams entered.
For more information contact
BOB MILLS @ (607) 467-3730
or
LENN DAVIS @ (607) 759-0179
Friendship Post Tournament – August 9
Tournament Details
DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM HERE
Date: August 9th, 2025
Location: Friendship American Legion (Depot St.)
Entry Fee: Class A & B ($60 team) Class C & D ($40 team)
Prize Distribution: 100% payout
Max Entry: 32 teams (4 classes of 8 teams)
Entry Deadline: August 6th, 2025
Format: Doubles 8-team Round Robin (Non-sanctioned)
Ringer Percentages: League First then NHPA
Scoring: 10 frames W/Handicap if required.
Class & Time:
C & D (10:00AM)
A & B (2:00PM)
Food & Beverages will be available at the American Legion
Tournament Director: Garry Reynolds
4153 CR 1, Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 973-7613 (home) – (585) 307-9107 (text)
g72l45r@outlook.com
State Singles Championship Shirts
Shirts with for the 2025 NY State Singles Championships are now available!
The color of this year’s shirts is a brilliant NEON BLUE with a white logo!
Sizes available range from Medium to 2Xtra-Large. Cost is $12 per shirt. Limited quantities are available so get yours now!
Contact Karen Graham and order yours TODAY! kbgra@aol.com
Entry Deadline – Friendship Post Memorial Doubles Tournament
The deadline to enter the Friendship Post Memorial Doubles Tournament is this coming Wednesday, June 18th. Download your entry form HERE.
Contact Tournament Director Garry Reynolds at (585) 973-7613 (home) – (585) 307-9107 (text) or email him at g72l45r@outlook.com.
SIGN-UP DEADLINE
PLOETZ-RAUCH
Memorial Tournament
PLOETZ-RAUCH
Memorial Tournament
The Concord Horseshoe Pitching Association is holding the 2nd annual Ploetz-Rauch Memorial Tournament on Saturday, June 14th, at the Concord Horseshoe Club in Springville, NY.
Sign-up @ 11:00 AM
12:00 PM Start
$20.00 / Team
For more information contact Larry Phillips (716) 597-7027.
Pine Grove Open Tournament
July 12th 2025
At
the Pine Grove Horseshoe Club
8703 State Rt. 13
Camden, NY
DEADLINE to enter is JULY 5
$26 Entry Fee
100% PAYOUT (less $1 per player to the NYSHPA)
Tournament Director – Ken Fraser
Email-cannon2961@yahoo.com
315.708.8516
Mail entry and $26 entry fee to:
Ken Fraser
PO BOX 32
NORTH BAY, NY 13123
NO ENTRY ACCEPTED WITHOUT PAYMENT
John J Burnett Sr.
John J Burnett Sr, 67 of Blossvale passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
John had a love for fishing, hunting, and playing horseshoes. John was also a member of the Pine Grove Horseshoe Club.
John was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. Services are private with no calling hours.
See John’s full obituary at: https://www.bottinifuneralhome.com/single-post/john-j-burne-sr
Friendship Post Memorial Tournament – June 21
Tournament Details
DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM HERE
Date: June 21st, 2025
Location: Friendship American Legion (Depot St.)
Entry Fee: Class A & B ($60 team) Class C & D ($40 team)
Prize Distribution: 100% plus trophies
Max Entry: 32 teams (4 classes of 8 teams)
Entry Deadline: June 18th, 2025
Format: Doubles 8-team Round Robin (Non-sanctioned)
Ringer Percentages: NHPA, League or None
Scoring: 15 frames (Class A) 10 frames (Class B, C, D)
Class & Time:
C & D (10:00AM)
A & B (2:00PM)
Food & Beverages will be available at the American Legion
Tournament Director: Garry Reynolds
4153 CR 1, Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 973-7613 (home) – (585) 307-9107 (text)
g72l45r@outlook.com
ENTRY DEADLINE
World Tournament
World Tournament
YOU HAVE ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FOR THE 2025 WORLD TOURNAMENT OF HORSESHOES!
This year’s tournament is being held July 21st through August 2nd in Salt Lake/Sandy Utah and the deadline to enter is May 19th.
Don’t miss your chance to compete at the national level! You can sign-up right now on the NHPA site using this link: World Tournament Online Sign-up.
Lloyd Botsford
Memorial Tournament
Memorial Tournament
The Neversink Horseshoe Club is holding the 2nd annual Lloyd Botsford Memorial Tournament this Sunday, May 18th, at the Neversink Fire Department.
Sign-up Starts @ 9:00 AM
Tourney Starts @ 10:00 AM
$60.00 / Team
For more information, download the flyer.
Long Island Tournament This Weekend
Both Singles & Doubles Tournaments will be held this Saturday, May 17th, at Andreoli Park, across from Gibbs Pond in Smithtown, NY.
Lloyd Botsford
Memorial Tournament
Memorial Tournament
The Neversink Horseshoe Club is holding the 2nd annual Lloyd Botsford Memorial Tournament next Sunday, May 18th, at the Neversink Fire Department.
Sign-up Starts @ 9:00 AM
Tourney Starts @ 10:00 AM
$60.00 / Team
For more information, download the flyer.
NYSHPA Youth Program
A Note from Youth Director, John Kassay
My name is John Kassay and, as of the Spring Meeting on April 27 2025, I have taken over the role of Youth Director. I take these duties seriously and as critical to the future of our sport.
Horseshoe’s has traditionally been a sport handed down generation to generation by Grandparents, Parents, Aunts and Uncles to their younger counterparts beginning as early as 8 years of age. We must have skipped a generation or two, because participation in the sport has been dwindling over the past few decades.
It will be my focus to reach as many of these young folks as possible and introduce them to the game. My first outing is already scheduled as a Beginners Clinic, for ages 8 to 13, in conjunction with the Town of Neversink Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp, the week of 7 July. We’ll see how that goes.
Further, I recognize there are not many ‘Soccer Moms’ who will be willing to transport their Son or Daughter 3 hours or better to an all day Sanctioned Tournament, so my focus here will be getting pits, equipment and interest into backyards.
For now, wish me luck and I’ll keep you posted.