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Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association Newsletter
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Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association Newsletter –
January 2010SHANNON FOSTER WINS 13TH MENS' TITLE
Shannon Foster
Men’s State ChampionIn a playoff with Jim Cooper, Shannon Foster captured his 12th consecutive 13th overall State Title. Cooper was 2nd with Charles Helton 3rd, and Jack Conner 4th.
JOAN ELMORE WINS 11TH WOMEN’S TITLE
Joan Elmore won her 8th consecutive State Title and her 11th overall. Elmore and Adeline Foster pitched a quadruple round robin of 40 point games. Marlene Ray and Maxine Griffith had to withdraw due to a family emergency.
BOBBY FIELDS REGAINS ELDER’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Bobby Fields regained the Elder’s Championship Title winning a playoff game with previous 2 time champion Woody Story. Charles Gray finished 3rd with Bud Jennings 4th.
ELMO COX WINS ALL 30 FOOT A CLASS
Elmo Cox won the all 30 Foot A Class with 5 wins and no losses. 2nd place went to Doug Farnsworth, Melvin Cooper 3rd Danny Neely 4th Cecil Cutshal 5th and Tommy Wahl 6th.
MIXED B CLASS CHAMPION IS
LESTER HELTON
With 5/0 win loss record, Lester Helton won the mixed B Class Championship. 2nd place went to James Fink. Jo Ann Stanford took third. The Class was rounded out by Allen Pinkston, Harold Morgan Lawerence Osborne and Stan Whitlow.
JOE THOMAS
WINS C CLASS
C Class had a 4 person playoff for 1st place with Joe Thomas coming out the winner. 2nd place went to David Kell, 3rd to Leon Wilson and 4th to Hank Irwin. Also competing the class were Tony Duncan, Rex Carr, and James Bennett.
CLASS D CHAMPIONSHIP GOES TO
DAN OLIVER
With almost 7% over his entering average, Dan Oliver was the D Class Champion. Finishing 2nd was Willard Williams. Roger Totton, Jim Sizemore and Walter Sexton rounded out the class.
E CLASS WINNER IS JOE DUNCAN
With a perfect 5 win 0 loss record, Joe Duncan was the Champion of D Class. Zack Hart (Junior pitcher) finished 2nd and last years Junior Champion, Adam Kimbrough was 3rd. This is Kimbrough’s first year at 40 feet. Martin Mulligan, James Sunderland and Terry Duncan finish 4th 5th and 6th.
ANNA HAMMOND WINS F CLASS
Competing in her first State Tournament, Anna Hammond won the F Class Title in a playoff game over Doyle Anderson. Eddie Wiloughby was 3rd and Michael Brown 4th.
G CLASS TITLE CLAIMED BY
STACEY LOVELL
With six wins and no losses in a double round robin, Stacey Lovell won the G Glass Championship. Bill Davis took the 2nd place trophy. Grady Coleman and LeRoy Holllifield also competed in the class.
ZACK HART IS TENNESSEE JUNIOR STATE CHAMPION
Zack Hart is Tennessee’s new Junior Champion. Zack competed with the pitchers in E Class. He finished well with in that class itself. Congratulations Zack!
The 2010 State Championship is scheduled for September 25th at Rock Springs .
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR STATE TOURNAMENT PITCHERS!
CHARLES HELTON AND
JAMES FINK WIN
THE STATE DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP
The State Doubles Tournament held at Rock Springs on October 10th hosted 12 teams. A Class had 5 teams and B Class had 7 teams.
Charles Helton and James Fink had 5 wins and 0 losses to win the State Doubles Title. The team of Bud Jennings and Cecil Cutshall finished 2nd, with Jo Ann Stanford and Harold Morgan finishing 3rd. Also competing in the class were the teams of Chris and Gary Ford and Charles Gray and Anna Hammond.B Class Champions are the father-son team of Doug Sullins Sr. and Doug Sullins Jr.. James Bennett and Willard Williams were 2nd, and the team of Lawrence Osborne and Joe Duncan. Other teams in the class were Lester Helton/Doyle Anderson, Harry Bastedto/Grady Coleman, Stacy Lovell/LeRoy Hollifield.The 2010 State Doubles will take place on June 26 at the Crossville Courts.
2009 ANNUAL STATE MEETING
The Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association was called to order on Saturday, September 12, 2009 in Crossville
Sportsmanship Award was won by Willard Williams.
No Hall of Fame nominees for 2009 were presented for acceptance.
Proposal #1 - Move State Singles Tournament to last Saturday of September and State Doubles to an earlier date. Reason: Attendance to regular sanctioned tournaments falls off after the State Singles. Many communities hold festivals with non-sanction tournaments. This would make it easier for THPA players to attend these tournaments and publicize sanction tournaments for the next year. Motion passed
Proposals #2 & 3 Regarding scheduling of events. There was no vote on these proposals: NHPA informed us that the THPA already had control over scheduling tournament dates.
Proposal #4: All refunds for State Singles will be issued on approval from the Board upon written request and reason for withdrawing pitcher after tournament deadline has passed. Motion passed.
Proposal # 5: Approve grants for Clarksville, additional courts. Mt. Juliet and Bellevue YMCA new courts. All new courts must be NHPA approvable.
Bellevue YMCA grant was withdrawn and not voted on.
THPA pledged $ 2,000. to upgrade/add courts to Clarksville and $ 2,000. for Mt. Juliet to build new courts. Motion passed.
Proposal # 6: All classes below Championship Classes at State tournament will be set at a maximum of 7 persons. Motion failed to pass.
Proposal # 7: Have State meeting after all pitching is completed. Motion failed to pass.
CHANGES TO STANDING RULES
Special tournaments: Remove Volunteer Open and Grady Whaley
State Singles: Date change to last Saturday in September
State Doubles: Date change to last Saturday in June
Delete Horseshoe Pitcher Of The Year
Add Sportsmanship Award Winner to have next year’s NHPA card paid for. Can not win award more than 1 time every 3 years
Men’s Championship Class: Change from mandatory 8 person to pitchers that have at least 50% average with option to opt out- try to have 6 person class if possible. (2008)
Add to By-Laws:
Refunds: Insert as # 7 to By-Laws
New Business: Insert as # 8 to By-Laws (2008)
Change THPA Constitution/By-Laws to: THPA Constitution/By-Laws/Standing Rules (2008)
THPA Officers
PresidentCharles Helton
885 Shady View Road
Kingsport, TN 37664-5352
423 349-0909
Heltonplumbing@charter.net1st Vice President
Cecil Cutshall
114 Paul Mathes Road
Chuckey, TN 37641
423 257-3279
cecilcutshall@yahoo.com2nd Vice President
Joan Elmore
410 Logue Rd.
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
615 758-6304
jajoelmore@comcast.net3rd Vice President
Harold Morgan
187 Clint Williams Rd.
Rutledge, TN 37861
865 789-6628Secretary/Treasurer
Regional DirectorDexter Stallings
731 Reed Drive
Powell, TN 37849
865 947-7865Asst. Regional Director
Paula Hunsicker
819 Hillside Dr.
Springfield, TN 37172
615 384-9103
paulabill@bellsouth.net
CONSTITUTION
BY LAWS
AND
STANDING RULES
OF THE
TENNESSEE HORSESHOE PITCHERS ASSOCIATION
(REVISED 2009)
PREAMBLE
We the horseshoe pitchers of Tennessee in order to promote and foster the game on both the competitive and recreational levels and to provide all persons in our area (or state) with the opportunity and facilities for playing the game, and to insure its continued growth and existence, do hereby establish this constitution.CONSTITUTIONARTICLE I - NAMEThe name of this organization shall be The Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association.ARTICLE II- PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization shall be to further the game of horseshoe pitching by all proper means in this area, provide our membership with the best facilities and activities within our means, and to support and cooperate with the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association in every possible way.ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
The requirements for membership shall be set out in the By Laws. ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS
The officers of this organization shall consist of a President, First, Second, Third Vice-President and a Secretary-Treasurer. All officers shall serve a two-rear term. The President and the Second Vice-President shall be elected in odd years. The First and Third Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected in even rears. Officers are to be elected during the State Tournament Meeting.
The newly elected officers shall take office immediately after the election..ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS
1. President - The duties of the President shall be to preside at all meetings, to administer the business of the organization, to pass on any obligations the organization may wish to incur, and to handle whatever other duties mar come to his attention in promoting the best interest of the organization.
2. Vice-Presidents - The Vice-Presidents shall, in their order, assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President or whenever the President is unable to properly discharge his duties and shall assist the President, when requested, and assume any duties their offices may imply.
3. Secretary-Treasurer - The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings, act as custodian of the funds and properties of the organization, and attend to the correspondence and any other duties which mar come to his attention as necessary to promote the best interest of the organization.
4. Any officer or officers may be removed from office in the event of flagrant misconduct or failure to perform their duties. A two-thirds vote of all regular members attending a special meeting shall be necessary for removal after a fair and impartial hearing of the charges. ARTICLE VI - EXECUTIVE BOARD
The elected officers shall constitute the Executive Board and may act on behalf of the organization in all matters.
Meetings of the Executive Board shall be held at such times and places as the Executive Board may decide.
At least two-thirds of the members of the Executive Board must be present to constitute a quorum.ARTICLE VII- COMMITTEES
The President shall appoint such committees as he/she deems necessary and shall serve as an ex-officio member of them.ARTICLE VIII-BY LAWS
The organization may adopt such By Laws as it shall deem necessary. By Laws shall be adopted when approved by a majority vote of the members in good standing present at the regular meeting.ARTICLE IX - MEETINGS
The annual meeting and election of officers shall be held during the State Tournament each year. ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS
This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds affirmative vote of all voting members present at any regular meeting provided, however, that no proposed constitutional amendment may be considered or voted upon unless notice of the regular meeting or the special meeting at which the amendment is proposed shall have contained a brief statement of the proposed amendment.BY LAWS
1. The rules of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association of America shall govern in all cases except those specifically stated in the Br Laws.
2. All officer and pitchers must become members of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association.
3. Membership requirements shall be payment of annual THPA and NHPA dues and sportsmanlike conduct.
4. The dues of the association per member annually shall be set by’ the membership and shall include the cost of membership in the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association, the State membership, and liability insurance.
5. All tournaments sponsored by the Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association shall be sanctioned.
6. Pitchers must have pitched in a minimum of three (3) sanctioned tournaments in Tennessee to be eligible to pitch in the State Singles Tournament. 400 shoes pitched in sanctioned league play shall count as one (1) tournament
7. Any new business, to be brought up at the annual meeting, must be submitted in writing and published in the Newsletter.
8. All refunds for State Tournament will be issued on approval from the board upon written request and reason from withdrawing pitcher after tournament deadline has passed.
THPA STANDING RULES 2009
THPA DUES: $ 25.00 per year, includes NHPA dues
TOURNAMENT STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM, local time
(Starting times for special tournaments will be posted on schedules and in Newsletters)
SIGN-UP TIME: One half hour before scheduled tournament
ENTRY FEES:
REGULAR THPA OPEN TOURNAMENTS
$ 15.00 per player, breakdown as follows:
$ 1.00 to local court
$ 1.00 to tournament director
$ 3.00 to State tournament pay back fund
$ 7.50 to Class pay back
$ 2.50 to THPA
JUNIORS DO NOT PAY ENTRY FEE OR RECEIVE PAYBACK
( They must have a sanction card)
SPECIAL TOURNAMENTS:
STATE SINGLES TOURNAMENT- PRE-REGISTER
$ 15.00 – Adults
STATE DOUBLES
$ 15.00 per player
SCOREKEEPERS:
REGULAR TOURNAMENT: $ .50 per game per player
SPECIAL TOURNAMENTS: $ 1.00 per game per player
PAYBACK: (Based on $ 7.50 per pitcher per class)
3 person class - $ 22.50 first
4 person class - $ 20.00 first, $ 10.00 second
5 person class - $ 25.00 first, $ 12.50 second
6 person class - $ 30.00 first, $ 15.00 second
7 person class - $ 30.00 first, $ 15.00 second, $ 7.50 third
8 person class - $ 35.00 first, $ 17.50 second, $ 7.50 third
CLASS PLACEMENT:
Pitchers will be placed in classes based on their average according to the previous weeks Natstat standing. If they are new or have no average from lack of tournament play, they will be required to pitch 100 shoes with score to be kept by an appointed THPA member.
30 FOOT AND 40 FOOT PITCHERS:
Pitch in same class according to percentage except for State tournament and special tournaments determined by Tournament Director. Handicapping is allowed if there is a substantial difference in percentage to create a better class of tournament. NHPA handicap rules apply.
GAME TIES:
Shoe Limit Games – Flip a shoe to see who goes first, then down and back until tie is broken. (4-shoe innings)
CLASS TIES FOR FIRST PLACE:
20 shoe play-off. Below first place ties will be determined by percentage.
FOUR WAY TIE:
Round Robin play to break tie. If there is still a tie after play-off Round Robin, it will then go to percentage to determine places.
THREE WAY TIE:
Same as above.
STATE SINGLES TOURNAMENT:
DATE: The date for the State Singles Tournament will be the last Saturday in September. (This was voted into effect in 2009) The State Singles will rotate between Rock Springs and Crossville with the State Doubles being at the site not hosting the State Singles that year. (Voted-2004)
REGISTRATION: The State Tournament is pre-registered. Entries must be postmarked by two Saturdays before the tournament. The NATSTAT average of that Saturday will be used for entry.
FORMAT: Games for Championship Classes will be 40 points. All other classes will be 40 shoes. Play-offs for ties will be the same as regular tournaments -20 shoe games – except for Championship Classes – 40 points.
TROPHIES: Trophies will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in 8 person classes. 1st, 2nd and 3rd for 6 person classes. 1st and 2nd in 4 person classes. 1st place in 3 person classes.
PAY BACK: In 2005, it was voted to have a pay back for the State Tournament. Pay back amounts will be determined by the amount in the fund. Pay back will be equal in all classes.
STATE DOUBLES TOURNAMENT:
DATE: The date for the State Doubles Tournament will be the last Saturday in June. (2009)
REGISTRATION: You may register with your partner the day of the tournament.
Combined averages of entrants may not be over 115%. If you show up without a partner, and there is not one available, you will not be able to pitch.
FORMAT: Each game will be 60 shoes with each player pitching 30 shoes.
HALL OF FAME: A committee appointed by the President will accept and review nominations for Hall of Fame Inductees. Any THPA member may submit nominations, in writing, listing the nominees qualifications and achievements. Nominees may be active or deceased. Nominees and their qualifications will be announced in a special Newsletter that goes out prior to the State Tournament. Membership will vote by ballot at the State Tournament prior to the annual meeting with inductees being announced at the meeting.
They will receive their plaques by mail. A member may also be removed from the Hall of Fame for actions unsupportive of THPA by motion at the annual meeting with a 2/3 majority vote of those present.
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: During the State Tournament, each registered member may get a ballot and vote for the pitcher who they think has shown the most sportsmanship throughout the season. The winner will have their next year’s NHPA Card paid for. Award may be won 1 time every 3 years.
CROSSVILLE 2010 WINTER SEASON SCHEDULE
February 20 Crossville Looking Ahead Open
March 13 Crossville Bye Bye Winter Open
March 27 Crossville Better Weather Open
2010 THPA REGULAR SCHEDULE
Tournament times: 10:30 AM Sign in by 10:00 AM
Rock Springs night tournaments 6:00PM-Sign in by 5:30PM State Singles tournament is pre-registered
DATE LOCATION TOURNAMENT
April 3 Crossville Season Opener
April 10 Rock Springs Rock Springs Open
Clarksville Clarksville Open
April 17 Caryville Caryville Open
April 24 White Pine Dexter Stallings Open
Crossville Spring Fling Open
May 1 Rock Springs Ode to Spring Open
Algood May Madness Open
May 8 Clarksville Bill Drinnon Open Elizabethton A J Nave Open
May 15 White Pine Hinkle Open
Soddy Daisy Willis Grant Open
May 22 Rock Springs Pitchin-N-Grinnin Open
Crossville Bobby Fields Open
May 29 Harrrogate Harold Morgan Open
June 5 Algood Jack Conner Open
Caryville James Davis Memorial
June 12 Crossville Pro-Tour
Clarksville Summer Fun Open
Rock Springs Charles Helton Open
June 19 Soddy Daisy Sunshine Open
White Pine 3 Ringers Open
June 26 Crossville State Doubles
July 3 Harrogate Fire Cracker Open
July 10 Elizabethton J Miff Nave Open Algood Summer Open
July 17 Soddy Daisy Soddy Daisy Open
Rock Springs (night) Cool Breeze Open
July 24 Crossville Middle TN Open
White Pine 4 Dead Open
August 7 Rock Springs (night) Summer Nights Open
August 14 Elizabethton East TN Open
Algood O D LeBow Memorial
August 21 Soddy Daisy Two Dead-One Open
Crossville Cumberland Open
August 28 White Pine Cecil Cutshall Open
September 11 Rock Springs Tri-Cities Open
ENTRY DEADLINE FOR STATE SINGLES
September 18 Soddy Daisy Frank Chaney Memorial
White Pine State Warm-up Open
September 25 Rock Springs State Singles
END OF SUMMER SEASON
CROSSVILLE 2010 FALL SEASON SCHEDULE
October 16 Crossville Great Pumpkin Open
November 13 Crossville Welcome to Fall Open
December 11 Crossville Fall into Winter Open
SPECIAL STATE EDITION
The 2008 Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association State Tournament is Saturday, September 6, at the Rock Springs Horseshoe Club courts. Pitching begins at 9:00AM with sign in by 8:30AM. The Annual State Meeting will take place at approximately 1:00PM. Any class not finished by 12:30PM will cease pitching at the end of their current game and resume their games after the State Meeting.
When you sign in, you will be given a ballot to vote for the Sportsmanship Award. This award is voted on and given to the person you think has conducted him or herself honorably and shown respect for other pitchers at all tournaments. The award will be presented during the State Meeting.
Men�s Championship
40 Point Games
Courts 21-22-23-24
(It was voted by the membership at last years State Meeting that the top 8 men�s entering percentages would be placed in the Men�s Championship Class)(See State Meeting Agenda for changes)
1. Shannon Foster 72.28
2. Jim Cooper 67.54
3. Charles Helton 64.45
4. Richard Evans 54.94
5. David Kell 47.56
6. Allen Pinkston 44.96
7. Dahl Kirk 44.11
8. Robert Hassan 38.95
Women�s Championship
Double Round Robin
40 Point Games
Courts 19-20
1. Joan Elmore 85.87
2. Mar Ray 83.71
3. Max Griffith 73.24
4. Adelene Foster 71.31
Elder�s Championship
40 Point Games
Courts 16-17-18
1. Bobby Fields 80.34
2. Woody Story 76.11
3. Craig Schadle r 69.09
4. Irv Detweiler 64.89
5. Bud Jennings 63.66
6. Chris Ford 62.11
30 Foot B Class
40 Shoe Games
Courts 7-8-9
1. Doug Farnsworth 52.26
2. Cecil Cutshall 52.18
3. Harry Bastedo 50.66
4. Donna Hyder 45.83
5. Adam Kimbrough (Jr.) 40.71
6. Danny Neely 40.13
30 Foot C Class
40 Shoe Games
Courts 10-11-12
1. Bob Davis 39.91
2. Gary Ford 38.93
3. Jean Hinkle 38.33
4. Stan Whitlow 33.67
5. Willard Williams 29.29
6. Roger Totten 25.05
7. Joe Hammond 23.08
B Class
40 Shoe Games
Courts 13-14-15
1. Joe Thomas 37.77
2. Rex Carr 37.52
3. Robert Brown 37.50
4. Calloway Pitts 34.89
5. Bill Drinnon 34.78
6. Don Oliver 32.50
7. Leon Wilson 32.34
C Class
40 Shoe Games
Courts4-5-6
1. Harold Morgan 30.02
2. David Jones 30.00
3. John Denby 30.00
4. James Bennet 29.85
5. Martin Mulligan 27.82
6. Scott Chambers 24.63
D Class
40 Shoe Games
Courts 1-2-3
1. Jim Sizemore 22.22
2. Leroy Hollifield 20.61
3. Mike Cook 17.70
4. A.J. Locke (Jr.) 13.28
5. Dalton Denby (Jr.) 13.00
6. Stacy Lovell 12.27
Trophies and payback monies will be presented either at the State Meeting or after your class if it extends beyond the meeting.
The State Meeting
When the meeting begins, we ask that all attending conduct themselves as reasonable sensible adults. No misconduct will be tolerated.
Before the meeting is called to order, trophies and payback monies will be presented to those classes that have finished pitching. Agenda
Call to Order
Countable Votes
Secretary Report
Financial Report
Presentation of Awards
Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year
Sportsmanship Award
Old Business
New Business
Election of Officers
1st Vice President
3rd Vice President Secretary Treasurer Adjourn The following items have been presented to be discussed at the meeting. 1. The Constitution � A copy will be provided for you to use at the meeting. It is hoped that this will speed things along. (As you may remember, the previous newsletter contained a copy of the proposed changes, and also an option to mail a yes or no vote to the Secretary. He received approximately 7 and all of those were in favor of leaving it alone.) 2. Eliminating Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year as it exists. It is now on a point system that basically favors the person who can attend the most tournaments. Since one area of the State hosts more tournaments, it is easier for some pitchers to get to tournaments than others. 3. Revise the 8 man Men�s Championship class. This year it went down to 39% with the top pitcher at 72%. We know there are some of you that want to be in the Championship class regardless of percentage and also some that don�t. A possible solution would be anyone 50% and above could �select� Men�s Championship on their entry form. That way it would eliminate the �wide� percentage spread and not discourage pitchers from entering or dropping out of the State Tournament. 4. Shorten the �Regular� Pitching Season. Start the first Saturday in April and end with the State Tournament the last Saturday in September. Move the State Doubles into the summer. TENNESSEE PITCHERS DO WELL AT WORLD TOURNAMENT! Tennessee had seven pitchers advance to the Championship Class of their Division. The Championship Women�s Division boasted four pitchers from Tennessee. Joan Elmore finished 4th, Max Griffith 7th, Adelene Foster 10th, and Marlene Ray 13th. Our Women�s State Championship is going to be like a �Mini World Tournament!� Elmore also finished 4th in the A Class qualifying round with Maxine Griffith 9th and Marlene Ray 10th. Adelene Foster was 2nd in the B Class qualifying round. In the Elder�s Championship, Bobby Fields finished 2nd and Craig Schadler 8th. Fields was 1st in Class A open competition for qualifying, with Schadler finishing 2nd in B Class Open. Shannon Foster was 11th in the Men�s Championship, qualifying 5th in A Class. Others competing at the World Tournament were Frank Jones, Tommy Wahl, Stan Whitlow, Charles Gray, Danny Neely, JoAnn Stanford and Floyd Maxwell.. Whitlow finished in the money at 3rd place in the Elder�s Division J Class. Thank You to all of our Pitchers who represented Tennessee so well at the World Tournament! TENNESSEE HAS TOURNAMENT AT NEW SITE AUGUST 9. A special thanks to Bill Drinnon and Tommy Wahl for getting a Sanctioned Tournament in Clarksville on August 9. Assistant Regional Director, Paula Hunsicker met with Drinnon and Wahl on July 30 and approved a �Provisional Sanction� for their courts in the Swan Lake Park complex in Clarksville. Hunsicker also attended the tournament and assisted Drinnon�s wife Rayette with running the tournament. As the Parks and Recreation Department would not allow them to do a payback, they only collected the THPA fees. Nine pitchers played in one unhandicapped (by vote) division, but patches were given for five. Pitchers attending were: Joan Elmore, Tommy Wahl Stan Whitlow, William Drinnon, Ronnie Boyd, John Denby Dalton Denbey, Terry Milliken, and Donnie Phillips. It is hopeful they can host more tournaments there in the future! SPECIAL NOTICE For those wishing to learn the HS Master program, there will be an all day seminar conducted by Kevin and Pat Snellgrove on November 15 from 9:00AM until 5:00PM at the Rock Springs Horseshoe Courts.
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Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association Newsletter - Summer 2007
ELMORE WINS SECOND WORLD TITLE!
Joan Elmore � Women�s World ChampionJoan Elmore won her second consecutive World Title on Saturday, August 4, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Elmore placed 3rd in class play, but had the highest overall average %79.67 to be the number one seed in the Women�s Championship Class. Elmore lost a game earlier in the final day and it came to down to the last game of regular play when she had to beat Sue Snyder of Kentucky to force a playoff. She won that game 42/36 pitching 78 shoes. The play off game went 66 shoes with Elmore winning 42/19 with 89.4%. Elmore averaged 81.39% in Championship play.
Two other Tennessee Women also made it into the Championship Division. Marlene Ray finished 2nd in Women�s A Class with a 75.17% to be seeded third in the Championship Class. She also finished 3rd with a 77.93% average Twin sister Maxine Griffith came out of Women�s B Class with a 67.50% to make the finals finishing in 10th place. Bobby Fields finished 3rd in A Elders Class play and was seeded 3rd for Championship play. Fields finished fourth in the Championship Round. In the Men�s Championship, Shannon Foster finished in 3rd place in Class play, was seeded 3rd for Championship play and finished sixth. Willard Williams competed the first week of the World Tournament and came home Champion of the H2 Class. He won the title by � game finishing with an 11-4 record. Bob Hassan competed in the Senior Men�s C Class taking fifth place. Floyd Maxwell was fifth in the Senior Men D Class. James Elmore and Bob Hassan took part as Tennessee�s delegateS to the National Convention. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WORLD TOURNAMENT PITCHERS! 2007 VOLUNTEER STATE OPEN The Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers� Association (THPA) and the Crossville Horseshoe Club (CHC) hosted the second annual Volunteer State Open Horseshoe tournament over the first weekend in June 2007. 127 pitchers from 18 states participated taking home 20 trophies and $9120 in cash prizes. This included the current Woman�s World Champion, Joan Elmore from Mt Juliet, TN and 3 other previous World Champions - Kentucky�s Sue Snyder and Becky Kemper and Florida�s Walter Ray Williams Jr.. The format of the tournament was changed significantly from last year�s format. Everyone was required to qualify for Sunday�s Championship rounds during Saturday�s Class round robins. Also added was a handicapped championship class consisting of all the class winners from Saturday�s competition. On Sunday there were 3 championship classes with 30 people pitching for the 3 one thousand dollar first place prizes. Second paid $500, third $250 and 4th $50. (See VSO on pg. 2) ON THE INSIDE Officers 2 State Meeting 3 State Pitching Schedule 3 Grady Whaley Entry Form 4 Tournament Withdraw Rule 4 THPA Officers President Asst. Regional Director Paula Hunsicker 819 Hillside Dr. Springfield, TN 37172 615 384-9103 paulabill@bellsouth.net 1st Vice President Bob Hassan 1207 Forrest Drive Crossville, TN 38555 K Bob Beagle MI 931 788-6646 rmhassan00@yahoo.com 2nd Vice President Charles Helton 885 Shady View Road Kingsport, TN 37664-5352 423 349-0909 Heltonplumbing@charter.net 3rd Vice President Harold Morgan 1262 HIGHWAY 113 #3 White Pine, TN 37890 865 674-7265 Secretary/Treasurer Regional Director Dexter Stallings 731 Reed Drive Powell, TN 37849 865 947-7865 (VSO Continued) There were 17 classes on Saturday - pitched in 3 shifts. Games were all 40 shoes. Most classes were 8 person round robins with $140 going to first, $50 to second and $25 for third.
Class Winner State A Shannon Foster TN A30 Sue Snyder KY B Maxine Griffith TN B30 Mary Claise IN C Roger Carter WV D Barbara Taylor SC E Glen Hitner IN F David Kell TN G Bev Hittle OH H Tommy Wahl TN I Floyd Maxwell TN J Charlene Hix VA K Bob Beagle MI L Lakin Lewis TN M Fred Sanford OH N Mike Cook TN O Roxanna Navratil CT Thirty Foot Championship 40 point games Sue Snyder repeated as thirty foot champion winning all 7 of her 40 point games. She averaged 85.43% in the championship round. Joan Elmore finished second losing only to Snyder. In class play Snyder defeated Elmore 28 to 6 pitching 92.5% to Elmore�s 75% (40 shoe game). On Sunday they again pitched the final game with Snyder winning 41 to 30 in 96 shoes. Snyder pitched 86.46% ringers in this game to Elmore�s 83.33%. Elmore averaged 83.57% ringers in Saturday�s round robin and 84.33% in the championship round. Covington, TN�s Marlene Ray won third place both days winning 5 while losing 2 games in class play (80.71% ringers) and 4 & 3 in the championship round (78.9%). Fourth place each day went to CHC�s Bobby Fields (Pikeville, TN) - 4 & 3 (78.21%) on Saturday and 4 & 3 (76.19%) on Sunday. Fields pitched the high game for the tournament (96.15% - 25 of 26 ringers) against Terry Beagle during Sunday�s Championship play. The 4 other pitchers who qualified for this championship class were Rivers Prewette (NC - 72.34%), Jane Jordan (SC - 64.76%), Terry Beagle (MI - 57.5%) and Sharon Chiddister (IN - 49%). CHC�s and Pikeville�s (TN) Irv Detweiler qualified for this class pitching 72.67% during class play but had another commitment and couldn�t pitch on Sunday. A couple other 30� pitchers qualified for Sunday but failed to show. Men�s Championship 40 point games All 8 men in Class A qualified for Sunday�s Men�s Championship. Tennessee�s Shannon Foster won the Men�s Championship winning 6 of 7 games pitching 74.43% ringers. His only loss was to FL�s Walter Ray Williams Jr. 42 to 27 in his next to last game. At this point Foster was tied with SC�s Tom Westbrook. Foster won his last game against FL�s Ron Deckard 42 to 31 while Walter Ray defeated Westbrook 41 to 30. Westbrook finished third at 5 & 2 with 71.17%. PA�s Mike Creek won second with a 5 & 2 record and 71.43% ringers. Williams finished 4th at 4 & 3 and 71.06%. Fifth place went to Ron Deckard - 3 & 4 and 66.67%. Maryland�s Chan Herrill finished 6th at 2 & 5 and 65.17%. Walter Mullins from Kentucky finished 7th - 2 & 5 and 64%. Eighth went to Gale Green from Vermont at 1 & 7 and 64.98%. Mike Creek pitched the high game of this round - 44 of 48, 91.67%. The longest game was 86 shoes where Mullins defeated Williams 42 to 39. Handicap Championship - 40 shoe games - 83% handicapped Fourteen people pitched in this championship which was designed to allow lower class pitchers to experience a championship round with significant prize money. There were two 7 person round robins with the top two going into a second round robin. Handicap was based on the difference in percentage on what each person pitched in the round robin on Saturday. TN�s Tommy Wahl was not able to pitch on Sunday so Hershel Walters from IN took his place as second place finisher in the qualifying round. VA�s Charlene Hix had to return home and the second place finisher also was unable to attend so there was no representative from Class J. TN�s Maxine Griffith (75.42%) and Ohio�s Fred Sanford (26.67%) tied for first in one round robin at 5 & 1. In the other round robin TN�s Mike Cook (30.42%) and Walters (45%) also tied for first at 5 & 1. Crossville, TN�s Lakin Lewis took third in this class at 4 & 2 (32.08%) losing to Hitner and Walter�s. The high game in this initial round robin was Maxine Griffith�s 87.5% (35 out of 40). The final round robin came down to the last game. Both Cook and Griffith had won their first two games. Griffith had to spot Cook 43 points in this last game. Griffith won this last game 68 to 51 pitching 60% ringers. Cook pitched his worst game of the tournament at 12.5% - ? Pressure? Griffith won this championship and $1100 over the 2 days. Cook took second and $620. Sanford won 3rd place and Walters 4th. Doubles Tournament - 30 shoe games. Initially it was planned to use Friday for class play. However, we were able to pitch everyone on Saturday so Friday was not necessary. So an unsanctioned walking (to allow people to use their own shoes) doubles tournament was held at 6 PM on Friday. 56 people entered (actually had to turn a few away) and were partnered with another by Natstat average - high with low. There were 4 seven team classes who pitched round robins. Bobby Fields and FL�s Charles Gibson won one class. MD�s Chan Herrell and TN�s Willard Williams, Bob Hassan & Bob Carl (CT) and Maxine Griffith and her partner won the other classes. To determine the overall champion a 4 team 30 shoe round robin only determined who finished 4th - Hassan and Carl. The other 3 teams were still tied at 2 and 1. Since it was now past 11 PM, everyone agreed to call the remaining 3 teams co-champions. Jun 6 - 8th of 2008 are the tentative dates for the third annual VSO. Full results from the 2007 tournament are posted on the CHC website at: www.crossvillehorseshoeclub.com CLASSES AND TIMES FOR STATE TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 Men�s Championship 9:00 AM Check In 8:30 AM Pavilion Courts 15-16 1. Shannon Foster 74.66% 2. Jim Cooper 67.19% Women�s Championship 9:00 AM Check In 8:30 AM Pavilion Courts 13-14 1. Joan Elmore 85.97% Elders Championship 9:00 AM Check In 8:30 AM Pavilion Courts 24 1. DW Story 78.36% 9:00 AM Check In 8:30 AM Pavilion Courts 17-18-19 1. Earl Wyatt 60.86% Class B 9:00 AM Check In 8:30 AM Pavilion Courts 21-22-23-24 Melvin Cooper 50.39% 2:00 PM Pavilion Courts 21- 22- 23- 24 Class D 2:00 PM Pavilion Courts 17-18-19-20 1. Angie Jones 39.50% Class E 2:00 PM Pavilion Courts 13-14-15-16 1. Doug Farnsworth 28.06% Class F 9:00 AM Check In 8:30 AM Outdoor courts 1-2-3-4 1. Stan Whitlow 21.17% STATE MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS The State Meeting will be held September 8 between rounds during the State Singles Tournament. Election of Officers will take place during the meeting. Up for election are offices of President and 2nd Vice-president. Charles Helton has announced he plans to run for President.. If you plan to nominate someone, please make sure they will be willing to accept the nomination. Bob Hassan has asked to have the following items discussed. 1. Allow absentee balloting for election of officers and changes like this. 2. Paper ballots for election of Officers. 3. Add the following to the criteria for Pitcher of the Year: a. Get double points (eg. 20 for first in class) at the Volunteer State Open and the Grady Whaley. b. Get triple points for State Singles (instead of the current double). c. Get double points for the World tournament. d. If a pitcher wins a World Title (mens', women's etc.) 100 extra points. e. Get 25 points for recruiting each new member who pitches at least 3 tournaments that year. If this pitchers continues the next year and pitches at least 10 tournaments, another 25 points. f. Get 10 points for participation in the local district senior olympics. Get 20 points for winning gold at the State Senior Olympics, 15 for silver, 10 for bronze and 5 for participation. Finally 50 points for Gold at the National Senior Olympic, 40 for silver, 30 for bronze and 15 for participation. Rational for these changes: currently the person who attends the most tournaments wins this title (most often). To me this award is like the MVP in baseball, so it should require more than just attendance. Trying to encourage new members would be beneficial to the THPA. Finally more points for our major tournaments may encourage more participation there. Also winning a World title seems pretty important to me in being a MVP. If you have items you would like to have discussed please give them in writing to the President before the meeting begins. Sportsmanship Award During the State Tournament each registered member may get a ballot and vote for a pitcher who they think has shown the most sportsmanship throughout the season from last State Tournament to this State Tournament. Winner will be announced during the State Meeting. Withdrawing From A Tournament Recently there have been several cases of people withdrawing from tournaments with no excuse given. There are several reasons a pitcher may withdraw (forfeit) according to NHPA these are the Forfeit Rules: The NHPA�s RGS rule book in Rule 11. Section G says that �the wins and losses and all statistics accumulated shall remain in the books for a contestant who has to forfeit � for any reason.� This rule goes on to say that there are two reasons for forfeiting - �approved� and �unapproved�. It also says �If forfeiting for an unapproved reason, this member shall also be subject to a one (1) year suspension from the NHPA.� It also states that this person �shall finish last,� which means no prize money. This is pretty harsh, so one should be certain that his/her reason for quitting is �approved�. ENTRY FORM - GRADY WHALEY SEPTEMBER 22 & 23, 2007 ROCK SPRINGS, TENNESSEE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AND SEND ENTRIES TO: CHARLES HELTON 885 SHADEY VIEW ROAD, KINGSPORT, TN 37664-5352 PHONE 423 349-0909 E-MAIL Heltonplumbing@charter.net ADULTS $25.00 JUNIORS $5.00 ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2007. NAME_________________________________________ NHPA#______________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________RINGER %________ CITY_________________________STATE_____ZIP_______________ PHONE_________________ PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR DIVISION: ADULT 40� ($25) ADULT 30�($25) JUNIOR ($5)
3. Charles Helton 60.38%
4. Jack Conner 60.00%
2. Marlene Ray 81.83%
3. Maxine Griffith 71.08%
4. Adelene Foster 68.29%
2. Bobby Fields 76.88%
3. Irv Detweiler 69.10%
Class A
2. Frank Jones 57.02%
3. Richard Evans 54.78%
4. Elmo Cox 53.42%
5. Harry Bastedo 52.59%
6. Chris Ford 52.46%
7. Allen Pinkston 50.46%
Charles Blevins 49.00%
Harold Morgan 48.87%
Hank Irwin 47.90%
Tommy Wahl 47.12%
Charles Gray 46.45%
Donna Hyder 44.84%
Bud Jennings 43.83%
Class C
1. Danny Neely 43.72%
2. Gary Ford 43.53%
3. Bob Hassan 43.15%
4. Dahl Kirk 43.05%
5. David Kell 42.27%
6. Cecil Cutshall 42.27%
7. DK Mee 41.19%
8. Robert Dennis 39.67%
2. Joe Thomas 38.63%
3. James Fink 35.43%
4. James Bennett 34.85%
5. Floyd Maxwell 34.44%
6. Carl Hyder 30.98%
7. Lakin Lewis 30.00%
8. James Sunderland 30.00%
2. Houston Culbert 27.00%
3. Joe Raines 26.91%
4. Henry Nease 26.88%
5. Willard Williams 25.88%
6. Mike Cook 25.56%
7. Dale Frizzell 25.44%
8. DeWayne McQuire 24.02%
2. Jim Sizemore 21.11%
3. Gary Layne 18.93%
4. Roger Kenyon 17.71%
5. Allen Taylor 16.57%
6. Garo Swicegood 15.97%
7. Rickie Cooley 14.45%
8. Mat Frizzell 11.70%
REMEMBER, YOU MUST WEAR A SHIRT WITH SLEEVES, WITH YOUR NAME ON THE BACK FOR THE STATE TOURNAMENT! NO OPEN TOED SHOES AND NO SMOKING ON THE COURTS!
Who decides? It�s the tournament director. So if it�s necessary that you quit during a tournament, discuss the problem with your tournament director. Injuries and medical issues like dizziness, back pain, chest pain are definitely approved reasons. Quitting because you�re not doing well falls into the unapproved reasons and should be avoided. But the bottom line is get with your tournament director if you can�t continue. Think about this before you walk out of a tournament!
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Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association Newsletter - SPRING 2007
CROSSVILLE HAS SUCCESSFUL WINTER SEASON! Bob Hassan hosted nine tournaments during November/December of 2006 and January thru March 2007.
The first November tournament had 13 pitchers in three classes.
D.W. Story placed first in A Class, Bobby Fields 2nd and Joan Elmore 3rd.
B Class was won by Irv Detweiler followed by Jack Conner, Elmo Cox and Frank Jones. A handicapped C Class was won by Bob Hassan with Doug Farnsworth 2nd and Melvin Cooper in 3rd. Others in the class were Garo Swicegood, Robert Dennis and Jo Ann Stanford. November 25 hosted 11 pitchers in three classes. A and B Classes played head to head while C Class was handicapped. In a triple round robin, Joan Elmore came out the winner, with Bobby Fields 2nd and Woody Story 3rd. Jack Conner came out the winner of a double round robin B Class. Frank Jones was 2nd , Elmo Cox 3rd, and Het Birchfield 4th. The 83% handicap C Class saw Joe Thomas come out the winner. 2nd went to Harold Morgan, 3rd to Doug Farnsworth and 4th to Bob Hassan. The only December tournament was sunny and on the chilly side, but saw 19 pitchers compete in four classes. Four pitchers pitched a handicapped �walking doubles� triple round robin in Class A with Bobby Fields coming out the winner. Frank Jones, Elmo Cox and Irv Detweiler were 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. B Class saw four fairly even matched pitchers. They also pitched a �walking doubles� triple round robin with Jim Cooper coming out the winner. Hank Irwin, Melvin Cooper, and Het Birchfield finished 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. C Class was also evenly matched and pitched a double round robin. D.K. Mee finished 1st followed by Harold Morgan, Joe Thomas, Bob Hassan and Robert Dennis. D Class, the largest class, had quite a percentage gap and was handicapped to compensate. Karen Houser was first, with Doug Farnsworth 2nd and DeWayne McGuire 3rd. Also in the class were Wayne Mc Gehee, Glenn Daughtry, and John Emler. 2007 began with a tournament on January 6 hosting 15 pitchers in two handicapped classes. Class A was won by Bobby Fields with Jim Cooper 2nd and Joan Elmore 3rd. Others in the class were Irv Detweiler, Jac k Conner, Frank Jones and Het Birchfield. Harold Morgan was the winner of Class B with DeWayne McQuire 2nd, and Bob Hassan 3rd. The rest of the class included DK Mee, JoAnn Stanford, John Emler, Robert Dennis and Karen Houser. Crossville #5 was held on January 20. It was quite cold outside, but comfortable inside. There were six pitchers in one handicapped class. Bobby Fields was the winner with JoAnn Stanford 2nd and Irv Detweiler 3rd. The others brave enough come out in the cold were Frank Jones, Bob Hassan, and Floyd Maxwell. February 10 was even colder for #6 but still managed to garner 8 pitchers. Bobby Fields came out the winner of the one handicapped class. Het Birchfield finished 2nd while 3rd place went to JoAnn Stanford, and 4th to Bob Hassan. Rounding out the class were DK Mee, Doug Farnsworth, Frank Jones and Harold Morgan. Winter #7 on February 24 had nine pitchers in two classes. Joan Elmore bested Bobby Fields 5 games in Class A. Class B handicapped was won by Het Birchfield. 2nd place went to Irv Detweiler, and 3rd to Jack Conner. The field was rounded out by JoAnn Stanford, Frank Jones, DK Mee and Bob Hassan. Winter # 8 was held on March 10 with 20 pitchers participating. Class A went to Joan Elmore with Bobby Fields 2nd and Marlene Ray 3rd. An eight person handicapped Class B was won by James Cooper, followed by Maxine Griffith in 2nd and Frank Jones 3rd. Other pitchers in the class included Irv Detweiler, Het Birchfield, Charles Blevins, Jack Conner, and Melvin Cooper. (Continued next page) Class C, also handicapped, had nine participants. Joe Thomas won the class followed by Doug Farnsworth 2nd, JoAnn Stanford 3rd, and DK Mee 4th. Also in the class were Allen Taylor, Karen Houser, Bob Hassan, Harold Morgan and Robert Dennis. The last tournament of the Winter Season was on March 24, culminating with several awards for participation in the Winter Season. The THPA board voted to let Hassan keep the extra $3.00 per entry during the winter season to use for a �Winter Championship�. Each class winner received a �unique� trophy with a clock in it. Joan Elmore, Bobby Fields and Marlene Ray pitched a triple 40 points per game round robbing with Elmore coming out the winner. Handicapped Class B was won by Irv Detweiler, followed by Frank Jones and Jim Cooper. The rest of the class included Het Birchfield, Charles Blevins, Jack Conner, and Maxine Griffith. Class C handicapped had Robert Dennis 1st, Hank Irwin 2nd and Bob Hassan 3rd. Joe Thomas, Doug Farnsworth, Jim Sizemore, and DK also pitched in Class C. When pitching was completed, Bob Hassan presented Bobby Fields with $100 for most points for the Winter Season and Frank Jones $50 for 2nd place in points. Joe Thomas received $25 for pitching the highest game over average during the season and Bobby Fields $25 for high percentage game, 100%, a perfect game pitched on January 20. Congratulations to Bob Hassan on a Great Winter Season! Crossville has 135 pitchers competing in the Volunteer Open on June 3 and 4. Complete results will be in the next newsletter as well as results from the beginning of the regular THPA scheduled tournaments. THPA Officers President Asst. Regional Director Paula Hunsicker 819 Hillside Dr. Springfield, TN 37172 615 384-9103 Paulabill@juno.com 1st Vice President Bob Hassan 1207 Forrest Drive Crossville, TN 38555 931 788-6646 rmhassan00@yahoo.com 2nd Vice President Charles Helton 885 Shady View Road Kingsport, TN 37664-5352 423 349-0909 Heltonplumbing@charter.net 3rd Vice President Harold Morgan 1262 HIGHWAY 113 #3 White Pine, TN 37890 865 674-7265 Secretary/Treasurer Regional Director Dexter Stallings 731 Reed Drive Powell, TN 37849 865 947-7865 DON�T FORGET THE STATE SINGLES TOURNAMENT AND ANNUAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 25 SEND ENTRIES TO BOB HASSAN 1207 FORREST DRIVE CROSSVILLE, TN 38555 931 788-6646 PITCHING SCHEDULE AND MEETING AGENDA WILL BE MAILED OUT AND POSTED ON THE WEBSITE REMEMBER YOU MUST HAVE YOUR THREE TOURNAMENTS IN BY AUGUST 25 2006 YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORT Dexter Stallings gives the following financial end of the year report for 2006. Brought forward from 2005 $14,295.15 THPA $1,375.00 Entry Fees from Tournament $9,030.00 Membership 105 � 2 free 103 x $8.00 $824.00 Total $25,524.00 Less Expenses $14,197.28 Balance $11,326.00
Balance from State Tournament $18.78 Balance $11,345.65 EXPENSES FOR 2006 Paid Bob Hassan on $6,000 Donation for Crossville $1995.51 Supplies + $3,500 donation for Charles Helton for Rock Springs $6377.27 Courts $583.00 Tournament Directors $582.50 Tournament Paybacks $4,185.50 3 Tournaments Bob took money $473.50 Total $14,197.28 General Financial Information 1. Still owe Bob Hassan for Crossville $4,004.91 2. Fund money for 2006 $300.00 3. Final State Tournament Finances 52 Pitchers x $15.00 $780.00 + Fund Money $1,350.00 $2,130.00 Trophies $736.22 Payback $1,375.00 Total $2,111.22 In $2,130.00 Out $2,111.22 Balance $18.78 GRADY WHALEY SET FOR SEPTEMBER 22-23 GRADY WHALEY SEPTEMBER 22 & 23, 2007 ROCK SPRINGS, TENNESSEE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AND SEND ENTRIES TO: CHARLES HELTON 885 SHADEY VIEW ROAD, KINGSPORT, TN 37664-5352 PHONE 423 349-0909 E-MAIL Heltonplumbing@charter.net ADULTS $20.00 JUNIORS $5.00 ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2007. NAME_________________________________________ NHPA#______________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________RINGER %________ CITY_________________________STATE_____ZIP_______________ PHONE_________________ PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR DIVISION: ADULT 40� ($20) ADULT30�($20) JUNIOR ($5) PRESIDENT WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION Sighting family obligations and family health issues prohibiting me from pitching I (Paula Hunsicker) will not be seeking re-election at the next State Meeting September 9. I have enjoyed my tenure as President and believe the THPA has become a more united organization in the past three years. I have not been able to attend tournaments as I would like and feel the organization needs a President who is more visible. I know that there is a member out there willing to step up and take over with the best interest for the entire THPA. HANDICAPPING There has been some controversy over play during handicapped games. The following comes from the Official NHPA Rules. Section F � Handicapping Handicapping may be used in open tournaments and in league play. The Tournament/League Officials shall determine the amount of the handicap. Class winners will be determined by win/loss record or by total points. An alternate-pitch format shall be used. For the breaking of ties, the options in Section B (above) may apply, except that ringer percentage shall not be used. Game handicapping shall not be used in any World, National, or Regional Tournament or in the Championship Class of a designated Division of any State Championship Tournament. Section C � Handicap Rotation Any game played under any kind of handicap system shall use one of the alternate-pitch formats, described above in Section A-2. A-2 Alternate First Pitch � Alternate first pitch is used to guarantee each contestant an equal number of first and second pitches during a game. It may also allow for differing pitching conditions. If the game is to be played to a shoe limit, it is recommended that this limit be a number divisible by four (4). Alternate first pitch shall be done in one (1) of three (3) ways: (a) One contestant shall pitch first in innings 1, 4-5, 8-9, 12-13, 16-17, etc. while the other contestant shall pitch first in innings 2-3, 6-7, 10-11, 14-15, etc. until the game is completed. This is the fairest way and is recommended. (b) One contestant shall pitch first in innings 1-2, 5-6, 9-10, 13-14, etc. while the other contestant shall pitch first in innings 3-4, 7-8, 11-12, 15-16, etc. until the game is completed. (c) One contestant shall pitch first from one end of the court, and the opponent shall pitch first from the opposite end. The easiest and least confusing of these is C. Any tournament director using handicap should needs to remember this. In the past we have pitched handicapped like regular cancellation creating an unfair advantage for a better percentage pitcher THPA NEWSLETTER 819 HILLSIDE DR. SPRINGFIELD, TN 37172 ENTRY FORM THPA STATE TOURNATMENT SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 - CROSSVILLE, TN SEND ENTRY AND FEE TO: BOB HASSAN 1207 FORREST DRIVE CROSSVILLE, TN 38555 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THPA ADULTS $15.00 ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 25, 2007. YOU MAY REGISTER AND PAY AT ANY TENNESSEE TOURNAMENT PRIOR TO AUGUST 25, 2007 NO PHONE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NAME_________________________________________ NHPA#______________________________ ADDRESS______________________________________ RINGER %___________________________ CITY___________________________ STATE_____ ZIP_______________ PHONE_________________ PLEASE CHECK YOUR DIVISION: MEN____WOMEN_____ ELDER_____ JR. BOY_____ JR. GIRL_____ IF YOU ARE A JUNIOR PITCHER, PLEASE INCLUDE YOU BIRTHDATE_____________________ REMEMBER, YOU MUST PITCH IN 3 TENNESSEE SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS FROM LAST YEAR�S STATE TOURNAMENT TO AUGUST 25, 2007. LAST YEAR�S STATE TOURNAMENT COUNTS TOWARD YOUR THREE. A SUBMITTED SANCTIONED LEAGUE ALSO COUNTS AS ONE TOURNAMENT. TOURNATMENTS PITCHED OUTSIDE OF TENNESSEE DO NOT COUNT!
TENNESSEE RINGER ROUNDUP
Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association Newsletter - Fall 2006
FOSTER, ELMORE, AND FIELDS REPEAT CHAMPIONSHIP WINS!
Championship Men
2nd Place Jack Conner
Champion Shannon Foster Shannon Foster repeated as Men�s State Champion for the tenth time tying Roger Norwood and Don Ward. Jack Conner was second with Charles Helton finishing third. The trio pitched a triple round robin with Foster losing only one game to Jack Conner.
Championship Women
2nd Place Adelene Foster and
Champion Joan ElmoreJoan Elmore won her fifth consecutive Women�s State Championship, and eighth over all tying Maxine Griffiths record. Elmore also holds the Women�s World Title for 2006.
Adelene Foster finished second. They competed in a combined class for games with the Elders.
Championship Elders
Champion Bobby Fields
2nd Place D.W. StoryBobby Fields won his third straight Elder�s Championship edging out second place finisher D.W. �Woody� Story by one game.
Third place went to Irv Detweiler and fourth to Frank Jones.
30 Foot A Men
1st Place Melvin Cooper and
2nd Place Herbert Foster
Melvin Cooper won the 30 Foot A Class Championship with Herbert Foster second. Rounding out the class finishing third and fourth were Bob Davis and Gary Ford.On the InsideOfficers Page 2
Meeting Minutes Page 3
Hall of Fame Page 3
Pitcher of the Year Page 3
Winter Pitching Page 5
2007 Schedule Page 6
30 Foot A Women
2nd Place Jean Hinkle
Winner JoAnn StanfordIn the Championship 30 foot A Class, JoAnn Stanford was the winner, with Jean Hinkle finishing second. Lakin Lewis was third.
The 30 Foot Men and Women pitched together but only games against the men counted for the men, and games for the women likewise.
Men�s A Class
3rd Place Danny Neely, 2nd Place Charles Blevins, and A Class Champion Allen Pinkston
Allen Pinkston was the winner of the Men�s A Class. Charles Blevins finished second and Danny Neely third. Others competing in A Class were Tim Hammonds, David Kell, Calloway Pitts, and Harold Morgan.
THPA Officers
President
Asst. Regional DirectorPaula Hunsicker
819 Hillside Dr.
Springfield, TN 37172
615 384-9103
Paulabill@juno.com
1st Vice President
Bob Hassan 1207 Forrest Drive Crossville, TN 38555 931 788-6646 rmhassan00@yahoo.com 2nd Vice PresidentCharles Helton 885 Shady View Road Kingsport, TN 37664-5352 423 349-0909 Heltonplumbing@charter.net 3rd Vice PresidentHarold Morgan 1262 Highway 113 #3 White Pine, TN 37890 865 674-7265Secretary/Treasurer Regional DirectorDexter Stallings 731 Reed Drive Powell, TN 37849 865 947-7865 B Class 2nd Place Dahl Kirk, Winner Charles Gray, and 3rd Place Richard LivingstonWinning the B Class Championship was Charles Gray, with Dahl Kirk second, Richard Livingston third, and Cecil Cutshall fourth. Others competing in B Class were Tracy Manning, Robert Hassan, James Fink and Bud Jennings. Winner Walter Sexton, 2nd Place Chris Ford and 3rd Place David JonesThe C Class Champion is Walter Sexton. Second place went to Chris Ford and third to David Jones. Rounding out the class with identical 2 and 4 wins and losses were James Bennett, L.C. Albright, Harry Bastedo, and Joe Thomas.
C Class
D Class
3rd Place J.R.Risner and Winner Chris Harmon. Not Pictured 2nd Place Robert AdamsWinning C Class was Chris Harmon, with Robert Adams second and J.R. Risner third. Also competing in the class were Willard Willams, Joe Hammond, Henry Nease, and Mike Cook.
E Class
3rd Place Chris Brown, 2nd Place Allen Taylor and Winner James SizemoreJames Sizemore won the E Class with a 4 win 1 loss record over second place Allen Taylor and third place Chris Brown. Others in the class were Timothy Risner, Kevin Woodard and Bradley Derry.
For the first time, the THPA had monetary payback for the State Championship. Charging an extra $3 per tournament (excluding the Volunteer Open and the Grady Whaley) there was enough to give a sizable payback. Going by entries and other criteria, the board agreed that all classes should receive the same money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. In the future the paybacks again will be determined by the amount taken in throughout the year.
2nd Place Winners Woody Story and Walter Sexton, Champions Joan Elmore and Paula Hunsicker
ELMORE/HUNSICKER WIN STATE DOUBLESOn a brisk Saturday October 7th Joan Elmore and Paula Hunsicker captured the Tennessee State Doubles Championship at Crossville. Woody Story and Walter Sexton finished second. Also competing in the Championship Class were the teams of Bobby Fields/Karen Houser, Bob Griffith/Charles Blevins, Frank Jones/Het Birchfield, Jim Cooper/Harold Morgan, and Jack Conner/Bob Hassan.
Lakin Lewis/JoAnn Stanford
Champions Front Row
Joe Thomas/Robert Dennis
2nd Place Back RowThe Class B Doubles Title went to the team of JoAnn Stanford and Lakin Lewis. Joe Thomas and Robert Dennis took second place honors. Also competing in the class were the teams of Chris Ford/Annette Ford, Glenn Stallard/Willard Williams and Jim Sizemore and Bradley Derry. Erv Lehman walked alone as his partner Irv Detwieler had a death in the family and was unable to attend the tournament.HORSESHOE PITCHER OF THE YEAR
BOB HASSAN
Bob Hassan was named Tennessee Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year for 2006. He received a plaque along with paid membership for the coming year.
Others in the running for the honor were Harold Morgan, Jack Conner, JoAnn Stanford, Willard Williams, Melvin Cooper, Frank Jones, Hank Irwin, Bud Jennings and Dahl Kirk.
Hassan pitched in 19 Tennessee sanctioned tournaments and ran one in which he didn't pitch. Morgan also pitched in 19; the next highest number of sanctioned tournaments was 15 pitched by Stanford, Conner and Willard Williams.
Hassan had four 1st places, 5 seconds and one third.THPA NEEDS PICTURE FRAMES
The THPA is in need of 8 x 10 and 5 x 7 picture frames for the Hall of Fame. If you have wood frames in like new condition or would like to purchase one and donate it, please take it to any tournament and give to the tournament director. The 8 x 10 frames will be used to display Hall of Fame members at Rock Springs, the 5 x 7 frames will be use at Crossville.HALL OF FAME INDUCTS FOUR NEW MEMBERS
Joan Elmore,
Willard Williams
Shannon Foster
Hall of Fame InducteesNot Pictured Paula HunsickerShannon Foster, Joan Elmore, Paula Hunsicker, and Willard Williams are the Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame�s newest members.
Joan Elmore is the current Women�s World Champion, won the Tennessee State Champion 8 times (including this year�s), was Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year three times, is the only pitcher in Tennessee to pitch a perfect game (actually pitched 3), holds the highest ringer percentage (86.2) ever recorded in our Tennessee State Championship Tournament and was a member of the Team World winning Tennessee Team in 2004.
Shannon Foster has been a member of the THPA since 1988, is the 10 time State Champion, has finished third at the World Tournament twice and fourth once, is a former THPA president and vice-president, and was also a member o the 2004 team that won Team World.
Paula Hunsicker is a 15 year member of the THPA. She was elected to the THPA board in 2001 as 2nd vice-president, was elected 1st vice-president in 2004 and became President in 2005 when Foster resigned, and was re-elected by the membership in 2005, currently writes the newsletter, and is Assistant Regional Director. Hunsicker coached the 2004 Team World team from Tennessee.
Willard Williams joined the THPA in 1992, he has pitched in several World Tournaments, representing Tennessee well wherever and whenever he pitches. He has won two State Class Championships. Williams is always the same, win or lose, always has a positive outlook and is a great sportsman.
MINUTES OF THE TENNESSEE HORSESHOE PITCHERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING 2006Before the meeting was �officially� called to order, President Paula Hunsicker gave a short address on the �State of the THPA Charter�.
She explained the basic pay out for this years State Tournament sighting a decision by the board to pay all classes the same.
She asked members to remember Dexter Stallings when we had elections. He was unable to attend this years State Tournament and Annual Meeting as he had eye surgery the previous Thursday and would be having a kidney stint put in the following week. He would like to run again for the office of Secretary/Treasurer. This is the first State Tournament he has missed in his over 45 years with the THPA.
Hunsicker thanked Tournament Directors Gary Ford, Charles Helton, Harold Morgan (3 sites) and Bob Hassan (3 sites) for all their work this pitching season. Without these people, we would not be able to have tournaments
She stated that most everything from Joelton is gone. If there is anything from the outdoor courts we want, we need to get it now.
Hunsicker also spoke of the low attendance at Caryville and that the board would be addressing a possible solution at the executive board meeting in October. She stated the THPA has lost three sets of courts in the past several years, Norwood, Cleveland, and Joelton and we can�t afford to lose anymore.
She addressed having the �regular� THPA Hall of Fame at Rock Springs and a smaller display at Crossville as those are two of our �major sites�, each hosting a �major� tournament each year.
Hunsicker asked for remembrance of member Don Jennings who passed away in July and former member and Hall of Fame Member Roger Norwood, who passed away in August.
The meeting was then officially called to order. Invocation by D.W. �Woody� Story included remembering the members who had passes away, those lost September 11, 2001, our military, and our leaders. He also asked for the safety of our members as they travel home from this tournament and other tournaments they attend.
Officers present were President Hunsicker, 1st Vice President Bob Hassan, 2nd Vice President Charles Helton and 3rd Vice President Harold Morgan. Absent was Secretary/Treasurer Dexter Stallings. The Vice Presidents counted 50 membership votes present.
With the Secretary/Treasurer absent there were no reports given. As there was no �old� business, new business started with Harold Morgan moving to have the �State Tournament� the culmination of our season and to be the last tournament of the regular pitching schedule. Bob Hassan made the second. After discussing the fact that our season goes later into the fall than other states it could possibly be to cold the end of October. The motion failed.
Next he motioned the State Tournament not be included toward the �3 Sanctioned Tournaments to qualify for the following years State. Harry Bastedo made the second. J.R. Risner stated that several do use the state and not to could create a hardship for some. The motion failed.
His last motion recommended the State Tournament not be counted as points for the Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year and tournament included start with the first one after the State and on the deadline for registration for the next years State. Gary Ford seconded. Discussion included not counting points if and when Bob Hassan gets six courts closed in to host winter tournaments. The motion was amended to exclude winter tournaments for points for Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year. Motion carried.
President Hunsicker made the announcement that the three tournaments to quality for state must be pitched by the registration deadline.
Bob Hassan and Harold Morgan brought to the floor the issue of handicapping. It was pointed out that the tournaments in the Middle Tennessee area seem to have greater percentage difference than the Eastern Section. Motion was made and seconded to allow the Tournament Director to handicap certain classes at individual tournaments �if needed� to make a better tournament. Motion carried.
Charles Helton then brought up the �play off� system when more than two people are tied for 1st place. He stated he thought it should be decided on the court rather than the �flip of a coin� for position. He proposed a 20 shoe Round Robin playoff seeding pitchers by percentage for the playoff. All pitchers would then pitch the same amount of shoes. If there was still a tie after the playoff round, it would then go to percentage to determine places.
He motion such, a second was received. The motion carried.
Helton also brought up the �Hall of Fame� room at the Rock Springs Community Center located next to the courts, stating if the association pays a nominal fee, suggesting $100 per year, the room could not be �rented out� to another group. He made the motion to pay $100 per year for the room, second was by Bill Hunsicker. Motion carried.
The next portion of the meeting was turned over to Harold Morgan and Charles Helton for awards. Morgan kept the points for �Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year� and announced Bob Hassan as the winner. Hassan received a plaque and will have his membership for the coming year paid by the association.
Charles Helton took the floor to announce the induction of Joan Elmore, Shannon Foster, Paula Hunsicker, and Willard Williams into the THPA Hall of Fame for 2006. Each will receive a plaque, then, their pictures along with their biographies will be put up in the �Hall of Fame�,
1st Vice President Bob Hassan, 3rd Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer Dexter Stallings were all re-elected by acclamation vote.
Meeting was adjourned.THPA EXCUTIVE BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 2006The Executive Board Meeting was called to order Saturday, October 28 after the �Great Pumpkin Open� Tournament in Crossville. Present were Paula Hunsicker, President, Bob Hassan 1st Vice President, Charles Helton 2nd Vice President, Harold Morgan 3rd Vice President, Dexter Stallings Secretary/Treasurer and member Carl Hyder.
The board addressed the issue of sanctioning courts as the NHPA has changed the rules regarding sanctioned tournaments to be held
on �sanctioned courts� only. There are provisionals for existing courts that will not be hosting major state tournaments. President Hunsicker will look in to getting some fill for the White Pine courts. All other state courts can either be fully sanctioned or provisionally sanctioned for our tournaments.
There was controversy over this years State Doubles tournament The issue was addressed and the following rules will be in place for future State Doubles tournaments.
Being that it is a �doubles� tournament, you must have a partner to play, there will be no walkers allowed in the State Doubles. If you show up without a partner and there is no one available to partner up with, you will not be able to pitch. (This does not apply to an �open� doubles that might be on the regular schedule.) All games in State Doubles will be 60 shoes, 30 shoes per pitcher. The cap is still 115% combined average for the two partners.
As many have asked about having a THPA pin for themselves and to be able to purchase to take to major tournaments, Charles Helton will look into a source for these.
Dexter Stallings will look into getting �high percentage patch� for all classes for regular tournaments. This patch will be given to the person in the class that has the highest overall percentage for the tournament, and will not necessarily be the class winner. He will also look into a �high game patch� for each class.
The �Hall of Fame� committee will be revised having a representative for each court. They will go over the nominations, then select those to be voted on by the membership. (Just because a person is nominated, doesn�t mean they will be on the ballot.) Their names and qualifications will be on a ballot in the �Special State Tournament� newsletter. If you are unable to attend the State Tournament, you may send your ballot in to arrive before the State Tournament; this will allow all members an opportunity to vote. Name and address to send to will be in the �Special� newsletter.
Harold Morgan brought up having a �Sportsmanship Award�. We will not have nominees, but there will be a place on the ballot in the �Special State Tournament� newsletter to write the person�s name you believe exemplifies the best sportsman for the year at THPA tournaments.
The Board also set a standardized structure for future State Singles Championships. All divisions will be separated at the Championship level, even if there are only two eligible
The Board then went on to set the 2007 regular season schedule page 6 of this newsletter.
SANCTIONED WINTER
TOURNAMENTS TO BE
HELD AT CROSSVILLEBob Hassan has announced he will be having sanctioned tournaments through out the winter. They will start at 12:00 noon. He has six enclosed courts at the pavilion.
Tournament Dates in 2006 are:November 18
November 25
December 9After a short break for the holidays tournaments resume in 2007 on January 6.
The rest of the dates for the 2007 winter season are:January 20
February 10
February 24
March 10
March 24If there is inclimate weather a decision will be made by 7:00AM the morning of the tournament and a recording will be placed on Bob�s answering machine. The number to call if you are in doubt is (931) 788-6646.
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2007 THPA SCHEDULE |
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DATE |
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LOCATION |
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TOURNAMENT |
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April 7, 2007 |
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Crossville |
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1st of the Season Open |
|
April 14, 2007 |
|
Harrogate |
|
Frank Jones Open |
|
April 21, 2007 |
|
|
|
Dogwood, Ashville NC |
|
April 28, 2007 |
|
Rock Springs |
|
Ode to Spring Open |
|
April 28, 2007 |
|
Algood |
|
Jack Conner Open |
|
May 5, 2007 |
|
Elizabethton |
|
A.J. Nave Memorial |
|
May 5, 2007 |
|
Soddy Daisy |
|
Willis Grant Open |
|
May 12, 2007 |
|
Crossville |
|
Spring Fling Open |
|
May 19, 2007 |
|
Algood |
|
May Madness Open |
|
May 19, 2007 |
|
White Pine |
|
White Pine Open |
|
May 26, 2007 |
|
Memorial Day Weekend |
|
No Scheduled Tournaments |
|
June 2, 2007 |
|
Crossville |
|
Volunteer Open |
|
June 9, 2007 |
|
Caryville |
|
James Davis Memorial |
|
June 16, 2007 |
|
White Pine - 10:30 AM |
|
Head East Open |
|
June 16, 2007 |
|
Soddy Daisy - 10:30 AM |
|
Soddy Daisy Open |
|
June 16, 2007 |
|
Rock Springs |
|
Four Dead Open |
|
|
|
Night Tournament 6:00 PM |
|
Sign In 5:30 PM |
|
June 23, 2007 |
|
Crossville |
|
Bobby Fields Open |
|
June 23, 2007 |
|
Harrogate |
|
Three Ringers Open |
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
White Pine |
|
Hinkle Open |
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
Algood |
|
Algood Open |
|
July 7, 2007 |
|
4th of July Week |
|
No Scheduled Tournaments |
|
July 14, 2007 |
|
Soddy Daisy |
|
Soddy Daisy Open |
|
July 14, 2007 |
|
Rock Springs |
|
Pitchin' & Grinnin" Open |
|
|
|
Night Tournament 6:00 PM |
|
Sign In 5:30 PM |
|
July 21, 2007 |
|
Elizabethton |
|
J. Miff Nave Memorial |
|
July 28, 2007 |
|
Caryville |
|
Caryville Open |
|
August 4, 2007 |
|
White Pine - 10:30 AM |
|
Head West Open |
|
August 4, 2007 |
|
Crossville |
|
Bob Hassan Open |
|
|
|
Night Tournament 6:00 PM |
|
Sign In 5:30 PM |
|
August 11, 2007 |
|
Rock Springs |
|
|
|
August 11, 2007 |
|
Algood |
|
|
|
August 18, 2007 |
|
|
|
Summer Fun, Newberry SC |
|
August 25, 2007 |
|
Harrogate |
|
O.D. Lebow Memorial |
|
August 25, 2007 |
|
Soddy Daisy |
|
Sun Shine Open |
|
|
|
Deadline to enter |
|
State Singles |
|
September 1, 2007 |
|
White Pine |
|
Dexter Stallings Open |
|
September 8, 2007 |
|
Crossville |
|
State Singles |
|
September 15, 2007 |
|
Algood |
|
Two Dead One Open |
|
September 22, 2007 |
|
Rock Springs |
|
Grady Whaley |
|
September 29, 2007 |
|
Caryville |
|
Don Lee Memorial |
|
September 29, 2007 |
|
Soddy Daisy |
|
Frank Chaney Memorial |
|
October 6, 2007 |
|
Rock Springs |
|
State Doubles |
|
October 13, 2007 |
|
White Pine |
|
Jack-O-Lantern Open |
|
October 13, 2007 |
|
Algood |
|
Fall Fun Open |
|
October 20, 2007 |
|
Soddy Daisy |
|
Octoberfest Open |
|
October 27, 2007 |
|
Crossville |
|
Great Pumpkin Open |
D Class
3rd Place J.R.Risner and Winner Chris Harmon. Not Pictured 2nd Place Robert AdamsWinning C Class was Chris Harmon, with Robert Adams second and J.R. Risner third. Also competing in the class were Willard Willams, Joe Hammond, Henry Nease, and Mike Cook.
E Class
3rd Place Chris Brown, 2nd Place Allen Taylor and Winner James SizemoreJames Sizemore won the E Class with a 4 win 1 loss record over second place Allen Taylor and third place Chris Brown. Others in the class were Timothy Risner, Kevin Woodard and Bradley Derry.
For the first time, the THPA had monetary payback for the State Championship. Charging an extra $3 per tournament (excluding the Volunteer Open and the Grady Whaley) there was enough to give a sizable payback. Going by entries and other criteria, the board agreed that all classes should receive the same money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. In the future the paybacks again will be determined by the amount taken in throughout the year.
2nd Place Winners Woody Story and Walter Sexton, Champions Joan Elmore and Paula Hunsicker
ELMORE/HUNSICKER WIN STATE DOUBLESOn a brisk Saturday October 7th Joan Elmore and Paula Hunsicker captured the Tennessee State Doubles Championship at Crossville. Woody Story and Walter Sexton finished second. Also competing in the Championship Class were the teams of Bobby Fields/Karen Houser, Bob Griffith/Charles Blevins, Frank Jones/Het Birchfield, Jim Cooper/Harold Morgan, and Jack Conner/Bob Hassan.
Lakin Lewis/JoAnn Stanford
Champions Front Row
Joe Thomas/Robert Dennis
2nd Place Back RowThe Class B Doubles Title went to the team of JoAnn Stanford and Lakin Lewis. Joe Thomas and Robert Dennis took second place honors. Also competing in the class were the teams of Chris Ford/Annette Ford, Glenn Stallard/Willard Williams and Jim Sizemore and Bradley Derry. Erv Lehman walked alone as his partner Irv Detwieler had a death in the family and was unable to attend the tournament.HORSESHOE PITCHER OF THE YEAR
BOB HASSAN
Bob Hassan was named Tennessee Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year for 2006. He received a plaque along with paid membership for the coming year.
Others in the running for the honor were Harold Morgan, Jack Conner, JoAnn Stanford, Willard Williams, Melvin Cooper, Frank Jones, Hank Irwin, Bud Jennings and Dahl Kirk.
Hassan pitched in 19 Tennessee sanctioned tournaments and ran one in which he didn't pitch. Morgan also pitched in 19; the next highest number of sanctioned tournaments was 15 pitched by Stanford, Conner and Willard Williams.
Hassan had four 1st places, 5 seconds and one third.THPA NEEDS PICTURE FRAMES
The THPA is in need of 8 x 10 and 5 x 7 picture frames for the Hall of Fame. If you have wood frames in like new condition or would like to purchase one and donate it, please take it to any tournament and give to the tournament director. The 8 x 10 frames will be used to display Hall of Fame members at Rock Springs, the 5 x 7 frames will be use at Crossville.HALL OF FAME INDUCTS FOUR NEW MEMBERS
Joan Elmore,
Willard Williams
Shannon Foster
Hall of Fame InducteesNot Pictured Paula HunsickerShannon Foster, Joan Elmore, Paula Hunsicker, and Willard Williams are the Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame�s newest members.
Joan Elmore is the current Women�s World Champion, won the Tennessee State Champion 8 times (including this year�s), was Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year three times, is the only pitcher in Tennessee to pitch a perfect game (actually pitched 3), holds the highest ringer percentage (86.2) ever recorded in our Tennessee State Championship Tournament and was a member of the Team World winning Tennessee Team in 2004.
Shannon Foster has been a member of the THPA since 1988, is the 10 time State Champion, has finished third at the World Tournament twice and fourth once, is a former THPA president and vice-president, and was also a member o the 2004 team that won Team World.
Paula Hunsicker is a 15 year member of the THPA. She was elected to the THPA board in 2001 as 2nd vice-president, was elected 1st vice-president in 2004 and became President in 2005 when Foster resigned, and was re-elected by the membership in 2005, currently writes the newsletter, and is Assistant Regional Director. Hunsicker coached the 2004 Team World team from Tennessee.
Willard Williams joined the THPA in 1992, he has pitched in several World Tournaments, representing Tennessee well wherever and whenever he pitches. He has won two State Class Championships. Williams is always the same, win or lose, always has a positive outlook and is a great sportsman.
MINUTES OF THE TENNESSEE HORSESHOE PITCHERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING 2006Before the meeting was �officially� called to order, President Paula Hunsicker gave a short address on the �State of the THPA Charter�.
She explained the basic pay out for this years State Tournament sighting a decision by the board to pay all classes the same.
She asked members to remember Dexter Stallings when we had elections. He was unable to attend this years State Tournament and Annual Meeting as he had eye surgery the previous Thursday and would be having a kidney stint put in the following week. He would like to run again for the office of Secretary/Treasurer. This is the first State Tournament he has missed in his over 45 years with the THPA.
Hunsicker thanked Tournament Directors Gary Ford, Charles Helton, Harold Morgan (3 sites) and Bob Hassan (3 sites) for all their work this pitching season. Without these people, we would not be able to have tournaments
She stated that most everything from Joelton is gone. If there is anything from the outdoor courts we want, we need to get it now.
Hunsicker also spoke of the low attendance at Caryville and that the board would be addressing a possible solution at the executive board meeting in October. She stated the THPA has lost three sets of courts in the past several years, Norwood, Cleveland, and Joelton and we can�t afford to lose anymore.
She addressed having the �regular� THPA Hall of Fame at Rock Springs and a smaller display at Crossville as those are two of our �major sites�, each hosting a �major� tournament each year.
Hunsicker asked for remembrance of member Don Jennings who passed away in July and former member and Hall of Fame Member Roger Norwood, who passed away in August.
The meeting was then officially called to order. Invocation by D.W. �Woody� Story included remembering the members who had passes away, those lost September 11, 2001, our military, and our leaders. He also asked for the safety of our members as they travel home from this tournament and other tournaments they attend.
Officers present were President Hunsicker, 1st Vice President Bob Hassan, 2nd Vice President Charles Helton and 3rd Vice President Harold Morgan. Absent was Secretary/Treasurer Dexter Stallings. The Vice Presidents counted 50 membership votes present.
With the Secretary/Treasurer absent there were no reports given. As there was no �old� business, new business started with Harold Morgan moving to have the �State Tournament� the culmination of our season and to be the last tournament of the regular pitching schedule. Bob Hassan made the second. After discussing the fact that our season goes later into the fall than other states it could possibly be to cold the end of October. The motion failed.
Next he motioned the State Tournament not be included toward the �3 Sanctioned Tournaments to qualify for the following years State. Harry Bastedo made the second. J.R. Risner stated that several do use the state and not to could create a hardship for some. The motion failed.
His last motion recommended the State Tournament not be counted as points for the Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year and tournament included start with the first one after the State and on the deadline for registration for the next years State. Gary Ford seconded. Discussion included not counting points if and when Bob Hassan gets six courts closed in to host winter tournaments. The motion was amended to exclude winter tournaments for points for Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year. Motion carried.
President Hunsicker made the announcement that the three tournaments to quality for state must be pitched by the registration deadline.
Bob Hassan and Harold Morgan brought to the floor the issue of handicapping. It was pointed out that the tournaments in the Middle Tennessee area seem to have greater percentage difference than the Eastern Section. Motion was made and seconded to allow the Tournament Director to handicap certain classes at individual tournaments �if needed� to make a better tournament. Motion carried.
Charles Helton then brought up the �play off� system when more than two people are tied for 1st place. He stated he thought it should be decided on the court rather than the �flip of a coin� for position. He proposed a 20 shoe Round Robin playoff seeding pitchers by percentage for the playoff. All pitchers would then pitch the same amount of shoes. If there was still a tie after the playoff round, it would then go to percentage to determine places.
He motion such, a second was received. The motion carried.
Helton also brought up the �Hall of Fame� room at the Rock Springs Community Center located next to the courts, stating if the association pays a nominal fee, suggesting $100 per year, the room could not be �rented out� to another group. He made the motion to pay $100 per year for the room, second was by Bill Hunsicker. Motion carried.
The next portion of the meeting was turned over to Harold Morgan and Charles Helton for awards. Morgan kept the points for �Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year� and announced Bob Hassan as the winner. Hassan received a plaque and will have his membership for the coming year paid by the association.
Charles Helton took the floor to announce the induction of Joan Elmore, Shannon Foster, Paula Hunsicker, and Willard Williams into the THPA Hall of Fame for 2006. Each will receive a plaque, then, their pictures along with their biographies will be put up in the �Hall of Fame�,
1st Vice President Bob Hassan, 3rd Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer Dexter Stallings were all re-elected by acclamation vote.
Meeting was adjourned.THPA EXCUTIVE BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 2006The Executive Board Meeting was called to order Saturday, October 28 after the �Great Pumpkin Open� Tournament in Crossville. Present were Paula Hunsicker, President, Bob Hassan 1st Vice President, Charles Helton 2nd Vice President, Harold Morgan 3rd Vice President, Dexter Stallings Secretary/Treasurer and member Carl Hyder.
The board addressed the issue of sanctioning courts as the NHPA has changed the rules regarding sanctioned tournaments to be held
on �sanctioned courts� only. There are provisionals for existing courts that will not be hosting major state tournaments. President Hunsicker will look in to getting some fill for the White Pine courts. All other state courts can either be fully sanctioned or provisionally sanctioned for our tournaments.
There was controversy over this years State Doubles tournament The issue was addressed and the following rules will be in place for future State Doubles tournaments.
Being that it is a �doubles� tournament, you must have a partner to play, there will be no walkers allowed in the State Doubles. If you show up without a partner and there is no one available to partner up with, you will not be able to pitch. (This does not apply to an �open� doubles that might be on the regular schedule.) All games in State Doubles will be 60 shoes, 30 shoes per pitcher. The cap is still 115% combined average for the two partners.
As many have asked about having a THPA pin for themselves and to be able to purchase to take to major tournaments, Charles Helton will look into a source for these.
Dexter Stallings will look into getting �high percentage patch� for all classes for regular tournaments. This patch will be given to the person in the class that has the highest overall percentage for the tournament, and will not necessarily be the class winner. He will also look into a �high game patch� for each class.
The �Hall of Fame� committee will be revised having a representative for each court. They will go over the nominations, then select those to be voted on by the membership. (Just because a person is nominated, doesn�t mean they will be on the ballot.) Their names and qualifications will be on a ballot in the �Special State Tournament� newsletter. If you are unable to attend the State Tournament, you may send your ballot in to arrive before the State Tournament; this will allow all members an opportunity to vote. Name and address to send to will be in the �Special� newsletter.
Harold Morgan brought up having a �Sportsmanship Award�. We will not have nominees, but there will be a place on the ballot in the �Special State Tournament� newsletter to write the person�s name you believe exemplifies the best sportsman for the year at THPA tournaments.
The Board also set a standardized structure for future State Singles Championships. All divisions will be separated at the Championship level, even if there are only two eligible
The Board then went on to set the 2007 regular season schedule page 6 of this newsletter.
SANCTIONED WINTER
TOURNAMENTS TO BE
HELD AT CROSSVILLEBob Hassan has announced he will be having sanctioned tournaments through out the winter. They will start at 12:00 noon. He has six enclosed courts at the pavilion.
Tournament Dates in 2006 are:November 18
November 25
December 9After a short break for the holidays tournaments resume in 2007 on January 6.
The rest of the dates for the 2007 winter season are:January 20
February 10
February 24
March 10
March 24If there is inclimate weather a decision will be made by 7:00AM the morning of the tournament and a recording will be placed on Bob�s answering machine. The number to call if you are in doubt is (931) 788-6646.
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2007 THPA SCHEDULE |
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|
DATE |
|
LOCATION |
|
TOURNAMENT |
|
April 7, 2007 |
|
Crossville |
|
1st of the Season Open |
|
April 14, 2007 |
|
Harrogate |
|
Frank Jones Open |
|
April 21, 2007 |
|
|
|
Dogwood, Ashville NC |
|
April 28, 2007 |
|
Rock Springs |
|
Ode to Spring Open |
|
April 28, 2007 |
|
Algood |
|
Jack Conner Open |
|
May 5, 2007 |
|
Elizabethton |
|
A.J. Nave Memorial |
|
May 5, 2007 |
|
Soddy Daisy |
|
Willis Grant Open |
|
May 12, 2007 |
|
Crossville |
|
Spring Fling Open |
|
May 19, 2007 |
|
Algood |
|
May Madness Open |
|
May 19, 2007 |
|
White Pine |
|
White Pine Open |
|
May 26, 2007 |
|
Memorial Day Weekend |
|
No Scheduled Tournaments |
|
June 2, 2007 |
|
Crossville |
|
Volunteer Open |
|
June 9, 2007 |
|
Caryville |
|
James Davis Memorial |
|
June 16, 2007 |
|
White Pine - 10:30 AM |
|
Head East Open |
|
June 16, 2007 |
|
Soddy Daisy - 10:30 AM |
|
Soddy Daisy Open |
|
June 16, 2007 |
|
Rock Springs |
|
Four Dead Open |
|
|
|
Night Tournament 6:00 PM |
|
Sign In 5:30 PM |
|
June 23, 2007 |
|
Crossville |
|
Bobby Fields Open |
|
June 23, 2007 |
|
Harrogate |
|
Three Ringers Open |
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
White Pine |
|
Hinkle Open |
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
Algood |
|
Algood Open |
|
July 7, 2007 |
|
4th of July Week |
|
No Scheduled Tournaments |
|
July 14, 2007 |
|
Soddy Daisy |
|
Soddy Daisy Open |
|
July 14, 2007 |
|
Rock Springs |
|
Pitchin' & Grinnin" Open |
|
|
|
Night Tournament 6:00 PM |
|
Sign In 5:30 PM |
|
July 21, 2007 |
|
Elizabethton |
|
J. Miff Nave Memorial |
|
July 28, 2007 |
|
Caryville |
|
Caryville Open |
|
August 4, 2007 |
|
White Pine - 10:30 AM |
|
Head West Open |
|
August 4, 2007 |
|
Crossville |
|
Bob Hassan Open |
|
|
|
Night Tournament 6:00 PM |
|
Sign In 5:30 PM |
|
August 11, 2007 |
|
Rock Springs |
|
|
|
August 11, 2007 |
|
Algood |
|
|
|
August 18, 2007 |
|
|
|
Summer Fun, Newberry SC |
|
August 25, 2007 |
|
Harrogate |
|
O.D. Lebow Memorial |
|
August 25, 2007 |
|
Soddy Daisy |
|
Sun Shine Open |
|
|
|
Deadline to enter |
|
State Singles |
|
September 1, 2007 |
|
White Pine |
|
Dexter Stallings Open |
|
September 8, 2007 |
|
Crossville |
|
State Singles |
|
September 15, 2007 |
|
Algood |
|
Two Dead One Open |
|
September 22, 2007 |
|
Rock Springs |
|
Grady Whaley |
|
September 29, 2007 |
|
Caryville |
|
Don Lee Memorial |
|
September 29, 2007 |
|
Soddy Daisy |
|
Frank Chaney Memorial |
|
October 6, 2007 |
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Rock Springs |
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State Doubles |
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October 13, 2007 |
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White Pine |
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Jack-O-Lantern Open |
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October 13, 2007 |
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Algood |
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Fall Fun Open |
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October 20, 2007 |
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Soddy Daisy |
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Octoberfest Open |
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October 27, 2007 |
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Crossville |
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Great Pumpkin Open |
D Class
3rd Place J.R.Risner and Winner Chris Harmon. Not Pictured 2nd Place Robert AdamsWinning C Class was Chris Harmon, with Robert Adams second and J.R. Risner third. Also competing in the class were Willard Willams, Joe Hammond, Henry Nease, and Mike Cook.
E Class
3rd Place Chris Brown, 2nd Place Allen Taylor and Winner James SizemoreJames Sizemore won the E Class with a 4 win 1 loss record over second place Allen Taylor and third place Chris Brown. Others in the class were Timothy Risner, Kevin Woodard and Bradley Derry.
For the first time, the THPA had monetary payback for the State Championship. Charging an extra $3 per tournament (excluding the Volunteer Open and the Grady Whaley) there was enough to give a sizable payback. Going by entries and other criteria, the board agreed that all classes should receive the same money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. In the future the paybacks again will be determined by the amount taken in throughout the year.
2nd Place Winners Woody Story and Walter Sexton, Champions Joan Elmore and Paula Hunsicker
ELMORE/HUNSICKER WIN STATE DOUBLESOn a brisk Saturday October 7th Joan Elmore and Paula Hunsicker captured the Tennessee State Doubles Championship at Crossville. Woody Story and Walter Sexton finished second. Also competing in the Championship Class were the teams of Bobby Fields/Karen Houser, Bob Griffith/Charles Blevins, Frank Jones/Het Birchfield, Jim Cooper/Harold Morgan, and Jack Conner/Bob Hassan.
Lakin Lewis/JoAnn Stanford
Champions Front Row
Joe Thomas/Robert Dennis
2nd Place Back RowThe Class B Doubles Title went to the team of JoAnn Stanford and Lakin Lewis. Joe Thomas and Robert Dennis took second place honors. Also competing in the class were the teams of Chris Ford/Annette Ford, Glenn Stallard/Willard Williams and Jim Sizemore and Bradley Derry. Erv Lehman walked alone as his partner Irv Detwieler had a death in the family and was unable to attend the tournament.HORSESHOE PITCHER OF THE YEAR
BOB HASSAN
Bob Hassan was named Tennessee Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year for 2006. He received a plaque along with paid membership for the coming year.
Others in the running for the honor were Harold Morgan, Jack Conner, JoAnn Stanford, Willard Williams, Melvin Cooper, Frank Jones, Hank Irwin, Bud Jennings and Dahl Kirk.
Hassan pitched in 19 Tennessee sanctioned tournaments and ran one in which he didn't pitch. Morgan also pitched in 19; the next highest number of sanctioned tournaments was 15 pitched by Stanford, Conner and Willard Williams.
Hassan had four 1st places, 5 seconds and one third.THPA NEEDS PICTURE FRAMES
The THPA is in need of 8 x 10 and 5 x 7 picture frames for the Hall of Fame. If you have wood frames in like new condition or would like to purchase one and donate it, please take it to any tournament and give to the tournament director. The 8 x 10 frames will be used to display Hall of Fame members at Rock Springs, the 5 x 7 frames will be use at Crossville.HALL OF FAME INDUCTS FOUR NEW MEMBERS
Joan Elmore,
Willard Williams
Shannon Foster
Hall of Fame InducteesNot Pictured Paula HunsickerShannon Foster, Joan Elmore, Paula Hunsicker, and Willard Williams are the Tennessee Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame�s newest members.
Joan Elmore is the current Women�s World Champion, won the Tennessee State Champion 8 times (including this year�s), was Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year three times, is the only pitcher in Tennessee to pitch a perfect game (actually pitched 3), holds the highest ringer percentage (86.2) ever recorded in our Tennessee State Championship Tournament and was a member of the Team World winning Tennessee Team in 2004.
Shannon Foster has been a member of the THPA since 1988, is the 10 time State Champion, has finished third at the World Tournament twice and fourth once, is a former THPA president and vice-president, and was also a member o the 2004 team that won Team World.
Paula Hunsicker is a 15 year member of the THPA. She was elected to the THPA board in 2001 as 2nd vice-president, was elected 1st vice-president in 2004 and became President in 2005 when Foster resigned, and was re-elected by the membership in 2005, currently writes the newsletter, and is Assistant Regional Director. Hunsicker coached the 2004 Team World team from Tennessee.
Willard Williams joined the THPA in 1992, he has pitched in several World Tournaments, representing Tennessee well wherever and whenever he pitches. He has won two State Class Championships. Williams is always the same, win or lose, always has a positive outlook and is a great sportsman.
MINUTES OF THE TENNESSEE HORSESHOE PITCHERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING 2006Before the meeting was �officially� called to order, President Paula Hunsicker gave a short address on the �State of the THPA Charter�.
She explained the basic pay out for this years State Tournament sighting a decision by the board to pay all classes the same.
She asked members to remember Dexter Stallings when we had elections. He was unable to attend this years State Tournament and Annual Meeting as he had eye surgery the previous Thursday and would be having a kidney stint put in the following week. He would like to run again for the office of Secretary/Treasurer. This is the first State Tournament he has missed in his over 45 years with the THPA.
Hunsicker thanked Tournament Directors Gary Ford, Charles Helton, Harold Morgan (3 sites) and Bob Hassan (3 sites) for all their work this pitching season. Without these people, we would not be able to have tournaments
She stated that most everything from Joelton is gone. If there is anything from the outdoor courts we want, we need to get it now.
Hunsicker also spoke of the low attendance at Caryville and that the board would be addressing a possible solution at the executive board meeting in October. She stated the THPA has lost three sets of courts in the past several years, Norwood, Cleveland, and Joelton and we can�t afford to lose anymore.
She addressed having the �regular� THPA Hall of Fame at Rock Springs and a smaller display at Crossville as those are two of our �major sites�, each hosting a �major� tournament each year.
Hunsicker asked for remembrance of member Don Jennings who passed away in July and former member and Hall of Fame Member Roger Norwood, who passed away in August.
The meeting was then officially called to order. Invocation by D.W. �Woody� Story included remembering the members who had passes away, those lost September 11, 2001, our military, and our leaders. He also asked for the safety of our members as they travel home from this tournament and other tournaments they attend.
Officers present were President Hunsicker, 1st Vice President Bob Hassan, 2nd Vice President Charles Helton and 3rd Vice President Harold Morgan. Absent was Secretary/Treasurer Dexter Stallings. The Vice Presidents counted 50 membership votes present.
With the Secretary/Treasurer absent there were no reports given. As there was no �old� business, new business started with Harold Morgan moving to have the �State Tournament� the culmination of our season and to be the last tournament of the regular pitching schedule. Bob Hassan made the second. After discussing the fact that our season goes later into the fall than other states it could possibly be to cold the end of October. The motion failed.
Next he motioned the State Tournament not be included toward the �3 Sanctioned Tournaments to qualify for the following years State. Harry Bastedo made the second. J.R. Risner stated that several do use the state and not to could create a hardship for some. The motion failed.
His last motion recommended the State Tournament not be counted as points for the Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year and tournament included start with the first one after the State and on the deadline for registration for the next years State. Gary Ford seconded. Discussion included not counting points if and when Bob Hassan gets six courts closed in to host winter tournaments. The motion was amended to exclude winter tournaments for points for Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year. Motion carried.
President Hunsicker made the announcement that the three tournaments to quality for state must be pitched by the registration deadline.
Bob Hassan and Harold Morgan brought to the floor the issue of handicapping. It was pointed out that the tournaments in the Middle Tennessee area seem to have greater percentage difference than the Eastern Section. Motion was made and seconded to allow the Tournament Director to handicap certain classes at individual tournaments �if needed� to make a better tournament. Motion carried.
Charles Helton then brought up the �play off� system when more than two people are tied for 1st place. He stated he thought it should be decided on the court rather than the �flip of a coin� for position. He proposed a 20 shoe Round Robin playoff seeding pitchers by percentage for the playoff. All pitchers would then pitch the same amount of shoes. If there was still a tie after the playoff round, it would then go to percentage to determine places.
He motion such, a second was received. The motion carried.
Helton also brought up the �Hall of Fame� room at the Rock Springs Community Center located next to the courts, stating if the association pays a nominal fee, suggesting $100 per year, the room could not be �rented out� to another group. He made the motion to pay $100 per year for the room, second was by Bill Hunsicker. Motion carried.
The next portion of the meeting was turned over to Harold Morgan and Charles Helton for awards. Morgan kept the points for �Horseshoe Pitcher of the Year� and announced Bob Hassan as the winner. Hassan received a plaque and will have his membership for the coming year paid by the association.
Charles Helton took the floor to announce the induction of Joan Elmore, Shannon Foster, Paula Hunsicker, and Willard Williams into the THPA Hall of Fame for 2006. Each will receive a plaque, then, their pictures along with their biographies will be put up in the �Hall of Fame�,
1st Vice President Bob Hassan, 3rd Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer Dexter Stallings were all re-elected by acclamation vote.
Meeting was adjourned.THPA EXCUTIVE BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 2006The Executive Board Meeting was called to order Saturday, October 28 after the �Great Pumpkin Open� Tournament in Crossville. Present were Paula Hunsicker, President, Bob Hassan 1st Vice President, Charles Helton 2nd Vice President, Harold Morgan 3rd Vice President, Dexter Stallings Secretary/Treasurer and member Carl Hyder.
The board addressed the issue of sanctioning courts as the NHPA has changed the rules regarding sanctioned tournaments to be held
on �sanctioned courts� only. There are provisionals for existing courts that will not be hosting major state tournaments. President Hunsicker will look in to getting some fill for the White Pine courts. All other state courts can either be fully sanctioned or provisionally sanctioned for our tournaments.
There was controversy over this years State Doubles tournament The issue was addressed and the following rules will be in place for future State Doubles tournaments.
Being that it is a �doubles� tournament, you must have a partner to play, there will be no walkers allowed in the State Doubles. If you show up without a partner and there is no one available to partner up with, you will not be able to pitch. (This does not apply to an �open� doubles that might be on the regular schedule.) All games in State Doubles will be 60 shoes, 30 shoes per pitcher. The cap is still 115% combined average for the two partners.
As many have asked about having a THPA pin for themselves and to be able to purchase to take to major tournaments, Charles Helton will look into a source for these.
Dexter Stallings will look into getting �high percentage patch� for all classes for regular tournaments. This patch will be given to the person in the class that has the highest overall percentage for the tournament, and will not necessarily be the class winner. He will also look into a �high game patch� for each class.
The �Hall of Fame� committee will be revised having a representative for each court. They will go over the nominations, then select those to be voted on by the membership. (Just because a person is nominated, doesn�t mean they will be on the ballot.) Their names and qualifications will be on a ballot in the �Special State Tournament� newsletter. If you are unable to attend the State Tournament, you may send your ballot in to arrive before the State Tournament; this will allow all members an opportunity to vote. Name and address to send to will be in the �Special� newsletter.
Harold Morgan brought up having a �Sportsmanship Award�. We will not have nominees, but there will be a place on the ballot in the �Special State Tournament� newsletter to write the person�s name you believe exemplifies the best sportsman for the year at THPA tournaments.
The Board also set a standardized structure for future State Singles Championships. All divisions will be separated at the Championship level, even if there are only two eligible
The Board then went on to set the 2007 regular season schedule page 6 of this newslett
SANCTIONED WINTER
TOURNAMENTS TO BE
HELD AT CROSSVILLEBob Hassan has announced he will be having sanctioned tournaments through out the winter. They will start at 12:00 noon. He has six enclosed courts at the pavilion.
Tournament Dates in 2006 are:November 18
November 25
December 9After a short break for the holidays tournaments resume in 2007 on January 6.
The rest of the dates for the 2007 winter season are:January 20
February 10
February 24
March 10
March 24If there is inclimate weather a decision will be made by 7:00AM the morning of the tournament and a recording will be placed on Bob�s answering machine. The number to call if you are in doubt is (931) 788-6646.
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2007 THPA SCHEDULE |
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LOCATION |
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TOURNAMENT |
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April 7, 2007 |
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Crossville |
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1st of the Season Open |
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April 14, 2007 |
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Harrogate |
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Frank Jones Open |
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April 21, 2007 |
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Dogwood, Ashville NC |
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April 28, 2007 |
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Rock Springs |
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Ode to Spring Open |
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April 28, 2007 |
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Algood |
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Jack Conner Open |
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May 5, 2007 |
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Elizabethton |
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A.J. Nave Memorial |
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May 5, 2007 |
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Soddy Daisy |
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Willis Grant Open |
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May 12, 2007 |
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Crossville |
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Spring Fling Open |
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May 19, 2007 |
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Algood |
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May Madness Open |
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May 19, 2007 |
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White Pine |
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White Pine Open |
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May 26, 2007 |
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Memorial Day Weekend |
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No Scheduled Tournaments |
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June 2, 2007 |
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Crossville |
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Volunteer Open |
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June 9, 2007 |
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Caryville |
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James Davis Memorial |
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June 16, 2007 |
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White Pine - 10:30 AM |
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Head East Open |
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June 16, 2007 |
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Soddy Daisy - 10:30 AM |
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Soddy Daisy Open |
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June 16, 2007 |
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Rock Springs |
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Four Dead Open |
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Night Tournament 6:00 PM |
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Sign In 5:30 PM |
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June 23, 2007 |
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Crossville |
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Bobby Fields Open |
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June 23, 2007 |
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Harrogate |
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Three Ringers Open |
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June 30, 2007 |
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White Pine |
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Hinkle Open |
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June 30, 2007 |
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Algood |
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Algood Open |
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July 7, 2007 |
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4th of July Week |
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No Scheduled Tournaments |
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July 14, 2007 |
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Soddy Daisy |
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Soddy Daisy Open |
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July 14, 2007 |
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Rock Springs |
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Pitchin' & Grinnin" Open |
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Night Tournament 6:00 PM |
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Sign In 5:30 PM |
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July 21, 2007 |
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Elizabethton |
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J. Miff Nave Memorial |
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July 28, 2007 |
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Caryville |
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Caryville Open |
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August 4, 2007 |
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White Pine - 10:30 AM |
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Head West Open |
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August 4, 2007 |
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Crossville |
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Bob Hassan Open |
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Night Tournament 6:00 PM |
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Sign In 5:30 PM |
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August 11, 2007 |
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Rock Springs |
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August 11, 2007 |
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Algood |
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August 18, 2007 |
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Summer Fun, Newberry SC |
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August 25, 2007 |
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Harrogate |
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O.D. Lebow Memorial |
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August 25, 2007 |
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Soddy Daisy |
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Sun Shine Open |
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Deadline to enter |
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State Singles |
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September 1, 2007 |
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White Pine |
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Dexter Stallings Open |
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September 8, 2007 |
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Crossville |
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State Singles |
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September 15, 2007 |
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Algood |
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Two Dead One Open |
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September 22, 2007 |
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Rock Springs |
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Grady Whaley |
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September 29, 2007 |
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Caryville |
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Don Lee Memorial |
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September 29, 2007 |
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Soddy Daisy |
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Frank Chaney Memorial |
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October 6, 2007 |
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Rock Springs |
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State Doubles |
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October 13, 2007 |
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White Pine |
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Jack-O-Lantern Open |
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October 13, 2007 |
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Algood |
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Fall Fun Open |
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October 20, 2007 |
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Soddy Daisy |
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Octoberfest Open |
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October 27, 2007 |
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Crossville |
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Great Pumpkin Open |