Club Information Founded in 1980 By Ken Bailey, Dick Frakes, Clay Champion, Marla Jennings, Carey Baker Our Club offers play to all ages from 8 on up. We always seek to promote sportsmanship and comradery. The club is a member of the Wolverine State Horseshoe Pitchers Association. Kalamazoo hosts several events such as the Michigan / Ontario Friendship Tournament, State Tournaments as well as open and sanctioned events. Games are 40 SHOES per player, using "Count-All" format. 120 Scratch - average x 90% = handicap League scoring is done on a handicapped basis so that the skill level is more equal Count all points so you get what you earn Leage play is set by membership and/or club officers Each week results are collected and put on a summary sheet showing all performances. Individual sheets are available upon request Our schedule generally starts some time in May (weather permitting) and extends into Sept. (this time allows for weather not permitting play Day of the week for league play is Wednesday. Assemble and practice begins at 6:PM. Play begins when everyone is signed in and assignments have been complete, hopefully by 6:30PM Length of play is usually completed by 8:30PM, We have lights if needed. To enter a Sanctioned Tournaments requires membership into the NHPA and WSHPA (Wolverine State Horseshoe Pitcher Association) Events are scheduled for: February 2nd (Indoor Jackson Facility) March 15th (Indoor Jackson Facility) June 14th August 29 Seniors Tournament August 30 - September 1 - State Championships For additional Tournament play around the state see the WSHPA schedule