SECOND VP COMMENTS

 

It doesn’t seem possible that our “season” of horseshoes is halfway over already.  I hope you all are enjoying the weather this winter with it’s warmer than usual temps.  Except for the day we held the Club Team Tournament in Winter Haven. Some of that day was BRRRR with just a smidgen of nice. We had 13 teams representing 11 clubs this year, that’s 78 pitchers from all across Florida and the other states represented by our clubs snowbirds.  The snowbirds we have sure do contribute so much to all of our Florida tournament season.  The Winter Haven Horseshoe club really did a good job of organizing.  Roxanne Main who had a handle on some of the behind the scenes projects couldn’t even be around for the tournament.  She had to go be with her daughter and meet her brand new grandchild out of state.

 

Something I noticed at a tournament I attended was that some of the 30’ pitchers were not standing back behind the backboard when there were 40’ pitchers in the next court.  Please remember the common courtesies of our game.

 

It is time to gear up for the State Closed Tournament for our Florida members so check out the website banner for more information about that.  Please be aware of how many tournaments you have and check out the schedule of tournaments for any others you may need to qualify.  And be sure to sign up for the State Closed before the deadline. The forms and rules will be posted on the website.  I look forward to seeing everyone in Clearwater in April this year.

 

                                                                                      Vicki Marteney, 2nd VP

 

 

                                                                Comments from 3rd Vice President

 

                I hope everyone is enjoying the good pitching weather we have had this year. Warm temperatures and sun make me very happy. I will admit I am the first one to complain if it gets to cold, that’s why we moved to Florida. So, I will keep my fingers crossed and hope the nice weather continues.

                I would like to thank all of those involved from the Winter Haven Horseshoe Club for hosting the State Club Team Tournament. Congratulations to the winning teams. Next year the tournament will be held in Beverly Hills (my club) and we are looking forward to

all the clubs sending teams.

               

                The next big event is of course the Florida State Championships at the Clearwater Horseshoe Club in April. Information and forms will be on the FSHPA website. Mixed Doubles on Wednesday, Doubles on Thursday, Singles on Friday and Saturday. and the Championship for Singles Saturday afternoon. I know it is not easy for everyone to stay on Saturday, but for the competitors who make into the finals, it would be really nice if we had a bigger crowd watching and cheering them on. Hope to see a lot of you in Clearwater!

 

                                                                                Peggy Ogden  3RD VP