NEWSLETTER Spring 2007 from the President HORSESHOE ONTARIO

HORSESHOE ONTARIO AFFILIATED WITH HORSESHOE CANADA

NEWSLETTER Spring 2007

From the President I would like to start by letting you know this is all new to me, so please be easy on me. We do have a very busy year ahead of us and we all need to do our best to help whenever help is needed. The Ontario Doubles are being hosted by Waterloo Rod & Gun on June 16th and 17th. The Ontario Singles are being hosted by Belleville Horseshoe Club on August 18th and 19th at the Renger Horseshoe Palace. The Canadian’s are in Woodstock from July 11th to 14th. The NHPA World Tournament is in Ardmore, Oklahoma starting on July 24th. For more information on any of these tournaments check the newsletter. The entry forms for these tournaments and many others can be found in this issue of the newsletter. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Charlie Hastings for all the years he was President of Horseshoe Ontario, and congratulate him on the fine job he did representing all of us in his horseshoe playing travels. If anyone needs to contact me, my email address and phone number are in the newsletter. Feel free to contact me anytime. Hope to see all of you from time to time on the Horseshoe Trail and may everyone have many ringers. Roy Hartman President, Horseshoe Ontario

2007 Horseshoe Ontario Executive

President 601 – 80 Holborn Dr (519) 896-0524 [email protected] Roy Hartman Kitchener N2S 2V8 1st VP 41 Light St (519) 537-7634 [email protected] Al Mackay Woodstock N4S 6G7 2nd VP 1704 – 225 Harvard Pl (519) 886-7488 [email protected] St an Leis Waterloo N2J 4H4 3rd VP 120-506 Old Carriage Dr (519) 208-0687 [email protected] Tami Becker Kitchener N2P 1Z4 4th VP 705 1185 Fennel Ave E (905) 385-1754 [email protected] Jean Markle Hamilton L8T 1S4 Treasurer 2 Davis St (519) 824-5606 John Jansen Guelph N1E 7L3 Secretary Box 228 (519) 235-2876 [email protected] Lia Snell Hay N0M 1W0 Director 2772 Hergott Rd (519) 699-5744 Jim Hehn St Clements N0B 2M0 Director 209 Bagot St (905) 372-8843 [email protected] John Taylor Cobourg K9A 3G5 Director 601 – 80 Holborn Dr (519) 896-0524 [email protected] Marie Hartman Kitchener N2S 2V8 Tournament Director 308 41 Pioneer Dr (519) 896-6670 [email protected] Wayne Becker Kitchener N2P 1H2 Membership PO Box 84 (905) 779-3409 [email protected] Wally Arnold Fisherville N0A 1G0 Hall of Fame & Property 401 Erb St W (519) 656-2271 Bernie Baetz Waterloo, ON N2L 1W7 Statistician/Newsletter Editor 8 Rosebank Cres (519) 576-6739 [email protected] Dawn Morse Kitchener N2E 2Y8

Spring 2007 Page 1 2007 Tournament Trail

Date Tournament Location Contact April 21 Beachville Doubles PM Beachville Ken Pellow April 21 Beachville Singles Am Beachville Ken Pellow April 22 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay April 29 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay May 5 Blind Draw Doubles Beachville Ken Pellow May 5 Singles Peterborough Bob Heron May 6 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay May 12 Am Singles EECC - Alymer Keith Lindsay May 12 PM Doubles EECC - Alymer Keith Lindsay May 19 Blind Draw Doubles Beachville Ken Pellow May 19 Singles Peterborough Bob Heron May 20 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay May 26 – 27 Elmer Hohl Ringer Classic K W Khaki Club Wayne Becker May 27 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay June 2 Brampton Singles Brampton Mens Horseshoe Club Ken Condie June 2 Am Singles EECC - Alymer Keith Lindsay June 2 PM Doubles EECC - Alymer Keith Lindsay June 3 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay June 9 4th Annual Singles London Ken Payne

June 9 Am Singles Kitchener Moose Lodge Roy Hartman June 9 PM Doubles Kitchener Moose Lodge Roy Hartman June 10 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay Jun 16 - 17 Provincial Doubles Waterloo Rod&Gun Wayne Becker June 16 Blind Draw Doubles Beachville Ken Pellow June 19 The Memorial Lakehead Leeners Ed Zapior June 23 - 24 Michigan Ontario Friendship Tournament Michigan Charlie Hastings June 24 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay July 7 Am Singles EECC - Alymer Keith Lindsay July 7 Beachville Doubles PM Beachville Ken Pellow July 7 Beachville Singles Am Beachville Ken Pellow July 7 PM Doubles EECC - Alymer Keith Lindsay July 8 Mixed Doubles Woodstock Family Moose Al Mackay July 10 Leeners Classic Lakehead Leeners Ed Zapior July 10 - 14 Canadian Championship Woodstock Dianne Beck July 23 - Aug 7 World Championship Ardmore, Oklahoma NHPA July 31 Mid Summer Event Lakehead Leeners Ed Zapior August 4 4th Annual Doubles London Ken Payne

August 11 Am Singles Kitchener Moose Lodge Roy Hartman August 11 Am Singles EECC - Alymer Keith Lindsay

August 11 PM Doubles Kitchener Moose Lodge Roy Hartman August 11 PM Doubles EECC - Alymer Keith Lindsay Aug 18 - 19 Provincial Singles Peterborough Wayne Becker August 28 Summer Windup Lakehead Leeners Ed Zapior

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September 15 Merv Lichty Memorial Khaki Club Wayne Becker October 27 Annual General Meeting – 10:00 a.m. Kitchener Moose Lodge Roy Hartman October 13 Larry Markle Open Hamilton HS Club Paul Watson

2007 Tournament Trail Contacts

Barrie Horseshoe Club Murray MacDermott Barrie (705) 487-6717 Ken Pellow Beachville Legion Beachville (519) 539-1709 Shea Pellow Belleville Rengar Horseshoe Palace John Taylor Belleville (905) 372-8843 Brampton Men’s Horseshoe Club Ken Condie Brampton (905) 792-3594 Bridgeport Rod & Gun John Jansen Bridgeport (519) 824-5606 Cookstown Horseshoe Club John Farmer Cookstown (905) 775-2160 East Elgin Community Complex HS Club Keith Lindsay Aylmer (519) 773-3355 Hamilton Horseshoe Pitching Club Paul Watson Hamilton (905) 561-4344 Khaki Club Wayne Becker Wellesley (519) 896-6670 Kitchener Moose Lodge Roy Hartman Kitchener (519) 896-0524 Lakehead Leeners Ed Zapior Thunder Bay (807) 683-3333 London Horseshoe Club Ken Payne London (519) 652-5304 Orillia Horseshoe Club Gary Puddicombe Orillia (705) 534-7322 Bob Heron Peterborough (705) 742-6824 Peterborough Horseshoe Club Ray Roseboom Peterborough (705) 742-3713 Bob Lumbard Peterborough (705) 743-5527 Pitchers Of Pebbly Terry Koivisto Pebbly Beach (807) 683-5825 Scarborough Horseshoe Club Heather Morrison Scarborough (905) 889-5394 Al Mackay Woodstock (519) 537-7634 Vienna Horseshoe Club Ross & Ena Thurston Vienna (519) 874-4645 Waterloo Rod & Gun Club Jim Hehn Waterloo (519) 699-5744 Wingham Horseshoe Pitching Club Paul McKee Wingham (519) 357-4230 Woodstock Horseshoe Pitching Club Al Mackay Woodstock (519) 537-7634

Club Chatter

Beachville Legion Horseshoe Club will be hosting 7 sanctioned tournaments this summer. All tournaments will be played at the Beachville Legion. The entry fee for all tournaments is $10.00 per player including the Bill Schurink Memorial. On Thursday night league play starts at 6:30 pm weather permitting and is $2.00 per player which goes into a kitty and is put towards a banquet at the end of the season, all ages are welcome and we play blind draw doubles. See the Tournament Trail for dates and times. For information or directions contact Ken or Shea Pellow at (519) 539-1709 or email [email protected]. Spring 2007 Page 3

Club Chatter continued

The Brampton men’s horseshoe club will be hosting a sanctioned tournament on June 2 with a start time of 9:00 AM. This coming season is our 30th Anniversary, we are inviting all Past Presidents and have asked the Mayor to open the season. We finally got the permit to build two 10’ x 16’ picnic type shelters. It has taken us 3 years to go through all the red tape. The city is helping, they will pay for the electrical work and the concrete pads, our members will pay for and construct the shelters. Hopefully they will be ready to start our season on May 1st.

The East Elgin Community Complex Horseshoe Club (EECC) of Aylmer has a very successful year in 2006. We had a total of 25 Junior players show up to play, most of them beginners. Some of our Junior players took part in the Ontario Doubles with a 1st in “A” Division and 1st in “B” Division. Our younger players also took 1st in the 9 and under class. In the Ontario Singles our 9 and under players took 1st place with 26.5% average and in the Junior “B” Division our players placed 1st and 2nd. We are very proud of these young players and expect more young players to take part in the Ontario Singles and Doubles this year as well as the Canadian Championships in Woodstock. We are also starting to prepare for the 2009 Canadian Championships being held in Aylmer!! This year we are holding four sanctioned tournament days, May 12 June 2, July 7 and August 11. All of these days will be Singles at 9:30 AM and Doubles at 1 PM, with Lunch and Refreshments available. All dates will feature a Junior class as well. The entry fee for all tournaments is $10.00. For more information you can contact Keith Lindsay (519)773- 3355.

Hamilton Indoor Horseshoe Pitching Club invites you to come and help us start our 2007 Indoor season with one of our “pitching Legends” at the Larry Markle Open on Saturday October 13. Our club has in addition to 6 indoor clay courts, other activities such as darts, pool tournaments, dances, turkey rolls, lobster night, cribbage, games day and more. We are located at 170 Brockley Drive, Hamilton. From the intersection of Hwy #20 (Centennial Parkway) and Barton St., go east on Barton to the 2nd stoplight (Brockley) and go left to #170 (on right side). We offer singles, doubles and league nights for horseshoes. Call our club at 905-561-4344 for a copy of our events schedule. To register for sanctioned tournaments, you must call in your entry by 8:00 pm Thursday for that weekend's tournament. Classes and times will be set Thursday night and late entries will only be accepted if a spot is available in the proper class AND at the discretion of the tournament committee. The Hamilton Horseshoe Pitching Club now has a website. You can find all tournaments and social events listed on the calendar. www.hhpc.bravehost.com

Kitchener Moose Lodge will be hosting two sanctioned tournaments this summer. The dates are June 9th. and Aug. 11th. All tournaments have Singles at 9:00 a.m. and Doubles at 1:00 p.m., sign-up times for the singles 8:30 AM., and Doubles are 12:30 PM. For more information contact Roy Hartman.

London Horseshoe Club will be hosting two sanctioned tournaments this summer. The 4th Annual Singles tournament will feature 3 Classes: “A” Division, 40% and over; “B” Division 20 – 39.99%; and “C” Division 19.99% and under. The entry fee is $15.00 and there is room for 32 players. The 4th Annual Doubles Tournament will be a High/Low Draw Doubles Tournament. The entry fee is $15.00 per person with room for 64 players. For both tournaments the courts will open at 11 am with play starting at 12 Noon. For more information on either of the above tournaments or to register, please contact Ken Payne at (519) 652-5304 or by Fax (519) 652-5283 or by email [email protected].

Peterborough Horseshoe Club has five different leagues throwing shoes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, all starting at 7:00 PM beginning the 1st week in May and going through to September. The Retiree’s league plays each Wednesday, starting at 1:00 PM. Retirees is a “Show up and Play” league and any retired person is welcome to join in. The PHC pits (14) are located at the Peterborough Naval Association, 24 Whitlaw St., Peterborough and are full illuminated for evening play. (705) 743-6115. The five leagues and approximate number of teams in each are: Monday “Mixed”, 36 teams; Tuesday “Men’s”, 42- 48 teams; Wednesday, “Montreal House and Peterborough Armories”, 24 teams; Thursday, “Ladies”, 30 – 36 teams. In addition to regular league play the club will host two sanctioned tournaments, May 5 and May 19, 2007. Both tournaments are singles play with registration at 9:30 AM and a start time of 10:00 AM. The entry fee for both dates is $5.00. Players should register by Wednesday prior to the tournament and your 2007 Horseshoe Ontario membership is required. On June 9 a special tournament will be held in honour of Al Niskanens 80th. Al (affectionately known as “Big Al from Chicago”) is spearheading this and advises it will be a charitable event with proceeds going to the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. Al has been relentless in his pursuit of prizes and cash donations for this tournament and has amassed great numbers of both. There will be prizes for participants and in all probability, several hundred dollars of prize money. Tickets are $20.00 each with sales restricted to 64 players. Pre-registration is required by June 2. The tournament will be a version of draw for partners, whereby the organizers will draw the partners and prepare the teams prior to the

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Club Chatter continued event. This is to expedite start-up time (10 AM) and minimize confusion. There will be no attempt made to classify players and there will be four groups of eight teams each playing a round robin on 3 pits. Big Al, with the wisdom amassed throughout his 80 years, has come up with a “special” group of players whom he has dubbed “VP players” (in his own words, Very Poor). This will be a fun group separate from the main four and playing on their own pit. Another annual tournament is the “Bruce Harris Memorial” on July 21. This tournament is held at the Apsley Legion, Apsley ON approximately 60 km north of Peterborough. This is a draw for partners’ tournament and restricted to 64 players with a requirement of pre-registration. This event is several years old now and a well organized, fun filled event with prizes and cash. Talk to anyone who has played this tournament. Several other popular local tournaments are hosted by John and Carole Fair. At least one of these will be a charity tournament. “Stompers Pits” are located at 780 Cottingham Rd., west off Highway #7 just south of Fowlers Corners. John and Carole host fun tournaments and can be reached at (705) 799-7734 for further information. Information on the various events and leagues in this article can be obtained by contacting Bob Heron, Ray Roseboom or Bob Lumbard. For phone numbers see Tournament Trail Contacts on page 3.

The Pitchers of Pebbly became a Sanctioned League in 2002, in affiliation with Horseshoe Ontario/Canada. All league and tournaments are held at Pebbly Beach, in MacGregor Township, 15 minutes East from the City of Thunder Bay. Koivisto’s Kourts are nestled along the shoreline of Lake Superior in a very unique setting, featuring 2 clay courts, one with Minnesota Blue clay, and one with Wisconsin Grey clay. The courts are lighted for night pitching with 2 light standards. League play is on Thursday nights starting at 6:30 pm, along with Tournaments sanctioned by Horseshoe Ontario. Any carded Ontario/Canada pitcher in good standing, is welcome to pitch in Pitchers of Pebbly Tournaments. For more information contact Terry Koivisto at (807)683-8525 or by email [email protected]

Moose Family Center 1141 Woodstock will be having league pitching every Monday night, for more information contact Al Mackay. All sanctioned tournaments will be Mixed Doubles with pitching starting at 12:45 pm.

JEAN’S COLUMN by Jean Markle

SICK LIST

Sheila Leis doing better after 3 weeks in the hospital with pneumonia over the new year. Ray Cormier of Hamilton had major cancer surgery behind his left ear, he is doing well. Peter Both had a hip replacement, awaiting a second. Tom Gallina is getting around much better after his knee replacement. Bill Vanderburg is on oxygen 24 hrs. Bill is still getting around as best he can. Bonnie Lambourne-Hamilton had carpal surgery on her right hand which has slowed down her pitching for the time being. Ken Boyd-Hamilton has been troubled with a shoulder ailment and was unable to pitch. There is not too much that can be done for this so he has taken up pitching again. Bruno Toneguzzo is now in St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 100 Westmont Road, Guelph , N1H 5H8, his room number is 813 - 4th floor. Please take a minute to drop him a line from time to time or pop in and have a visit with him. We wish everyone a speedy recovery.

NEW ANGELS

Wilf Robichaud of Hamilton recently lost his father. Josh and Tara Singbeil lost their father in January Our condolences to both families.

DECEASED FRIENDS FROM OUT OF PROVINCE

Dennis Coniglio from N.Y.State who attended many of our tournaments, met with a tragic accident early January. Dorothy Falk from Michigan was a member of the Michigan/Ontario Friendship Tournament team for over 25 years succumbed to cancer in January Wilf Donald from Alberta, long time friend of Myrna Kissick, lost his long battle early February.. Eugene Burlingame from Iowa, fondly known to many of us as "Burly", passed away February 19th after an extended illness. A sad loss for the NHPA and to his many "Stewlies". Condolences to all families. Spring 2007 Page 5

JEAN’S COLUMN CONTINUED

MILESTONES

We have a couple of new Senior Citizens - Jim Hawkins of Hamilton and Pat Martin in Ottawa.

Andre & Sylvianne have an addition to their family, her name is Kim and she is 10 years old. Sandra is thrilled to have a big sister - congratulations.

Please keep Jean informed of members who need comforting and also of any milestones or achievements.

MICHIGAN/ONTARIO Friendship Tournament is June 22-24th. Dick Frakes has blocked off some rooms at Country Inns & Suites 1912 E.Kilgore Service Road, Kalamazoo, Mi 49002 - phone # 269-382-2303 2 Queen beds in each room - no smoking. Please book your own rooms.

YEARBOOKS

The new Yearbooks will be available at the Elmer Hohl Tournament. Also there are a few new items on our games related table. Be sure to check them out.

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K. W. KHAKI CLUB R.R. # 1 WELLESLEY, ONTARIO N0B 2T0

19TH ANNUAL ELMER HOHL RINGER CLASSIC

MAY 26 to MAY 27, 2007 K.W. KHAKI CLUB 2939 Nafziger Road, Wellesley, Ontario (519) 656-2271

This prestigious tournament is held every year to honour the memory of the legendary Elmer Hohl, the greatest horseshoe pitcher of all time. This tournament is one of the finest on the yearly schedule and invariably features the top pitchers both nationally and internationally. There will be many former champions in the field and the competition is always strong. To win or place well in your class at the Elmer Hohl Ringer Classic is a mark of distinction and an excellent way to sharpen your skills for the horseshoe season. The tournament features classes for any average and entry monies are 100% returned as well as extra prize monies added.

ENTRY FEE for CHAMPIONSHIP A CLASS (both men & women) is $30.00 All other classes - $20.00 Canadian funds Juniors - $10.00 (deposit refunded if you play) Proper name shirts are required

There is camping available on the premises (with or without electricity), hot showers and an excellent fast food menu. We will provide a list of alternative accommodations upon request. Breakfast is available both mornings. Please plan to attend the first major tournament of 2007 at the Khaki Club. You will have a GOOD TIME!!! ------(Please detach and include with your entry fee)

MAIL ENTRY & FEES to: Mr. Wayne Becker, 308-41 Pioneer Drive, Kitchener Ontario Canada N2P 1H2. TELEPHONE: (519) 896-6670 EMAIL: [email protected] Make cheque or money order payable to: THE KHAKI TOURNAMENT FUND . Include a SASE or email address for playing time.

ENTRY DEADLINE is MAY 6, 2007.

NAME______

ADDRESS______

PHONE______EMAIL______ENTRY FEE PAID______

CHPA # OR NHPA#______

CAMPSITE? WITH ELECTRICITY ($15.00)______WITHOUT ELECTRICITY ($10.00)_____

DATES REQUIRED______

Please circle one only MEN WOMEN JUNIOR (Men mark whether you are 30’ or 40’)

PARTICIPANTS LIABILITY RELEASE – In consideration of participating in such activity, I hereby waive, release and forever discharge the K. W. Khaki Club, all officers, employees, volunteers, agents servants of the afore stated organization, and all fellow participants of this event, for any and all action, cause of action, damage, loss or injury, which I may suffer as a consequence of participating in any of the K. W. Khaki Club’s horseshoe pitching tournaments.

Signed______

Parent/Guardian Signature ______if participant is under the age of 18 at registration.

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Map to the Waterloo Rod & Gun Arthur

Listowel

St. Jacobs Elmira

Waterloo Rod & Gun

Atwood Heidelberg Gas Station

Regional Road #15 Church Restaurant Waterloo Rod & Gun RR 1 St. Jacobs ON N0B 2N0 (519)664-2951 Stock Yards Stratford

2006 Canadian Championships, Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan Inadvertently a daily result for the 2006 Canadian Championships was reported in the Fall newsletter not the final standings. The online version of the newsletter was corrected reflecting the final standings and average of each participant. In making the corrections it was noted that two participants were missed in the report. They have also been added in the corrections. The corrected results of the 2006 Canadian Championships are provided below. My apologies to all the participants. Editor Canadian Champions Are:

Junior Boys - Bryce Thomas - Alberta Mens - Duncan McKenzie - Nova Scotia Junior Girls - Sheena Dybyk - Saskatchewan Ladies - Sylvianne Moisan - Quebec Peewees - Jasmine Demmans - Saskatchewan Senior Ladies - Ida Boschman - BC Senior Men 40 Feet - Earl Vanderhart - Ontario Elders 30 Foot - Red Gilmore - Alberta

Results for Ontario Pitchers PeeWees Womens A 2nd Nicholas Arnold 2.5% 6th Lucille Leis 62.3% Junior Girls A Womens C 3rd Shivonne Arnold 3.8% 2nd Bonnie Brant 45.0% Mens A 5th Lia Snell 43.5% 3rd Tom Gallina 65.5% Womens D 5th Stan Leis 61.6% 1st Mary Matthews 40.5% Mens B Senior Mens 40 Ft A 2nd Gillies Roy 39.3% 1st Earl Vanderhart 35.5% 3rd George Brower 38.1% 2nd Larry Markle 35.5% 5th Reg Brant 34.3% Senior Mens 30 Ft B Mens C 3rd Jack Snell 49.1% 5th Wally Arnold 34.1% 5th Frank Mayor 44.1% Mens E 6th John Jansen 45.5% 1st Walter Leis 29.6% Congratulations to all of you. 5th John Thomas 24.8%

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ONTARIO PROVINCIAL DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP

JUNE 16 & 17, 2007

Waterloo Rod & Gun RR 1, St Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0 (519) 6642951

Entry Fee 30 & 40’ “A” CLASS $40.00 per player All other classes $25.00 per player Juniors $10.00 per player if BOTH partners are Juniors (refundable if you play) Any Junior playing with an Adult must pay the required class entry fee and is not eligible for the Junior Trophy. Proper name shirts are required A team will consist of both players pitching at the same distance, and the combined average cannot exceed 120%.

An additional charge of $5.00 per team member will be added if your entry fee is received after the dead line. The schedule will be prepared 1 week after the deadline. If your entry fee has not been received by this date, your team will not be on the schedule. You will be put on a waiting list and will be contacted either by phone or email if we have space available for you to play. At this time you will be charged an additional $10.00 per team member, which must be paid in cash a minimum of 1 hour before playing time. This $10.00 fee is in addition to your entry fee. Entry forms must be completely filled in and signed. NO FORMS – NO PLAY ------

Send (S.A.S.E. or email for playing time) cheques payable to Horseshoe Ontario. Entries: Wayne Becker 308-41 Pioneer Dr Kitchener ON N2P 1H2 Telephone: (519) 896-6670 Email: [email protected] Entry Deadline is May 27, 2007

PLAYER 1 ______MEMBERSHIP # ______

PLAYER 2 ______MEMBERSHIP # ______

Contact Information

NAME ______ADDRESS ______

PHONE # ______EMAIL ______

CIRCLE (1) 40’ 30’ JUNIOR 9 & UNDER DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION

PARTICIPANTS LIABILITY RELEASE – In consideration of participating in such activity, I hereby waive, release and forever discharge Horseshoe Ontario Inc., all officers, employees, volunteers, agents servants of the afore stated organization, and all fellow participants of this event, for any and all action, cause of action, damage, loss or injury, which I may suffer as a consequence of participating in the Ontario Provincial Horseshoe pitching tournaments.

Signed ______Signed ______For Participants of Minority Age (Under age 18 at time of registration

Parent/Guardian Signature ______Emergency Phone Number ______

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Directions To Belleville Horseshoe Club

From 401 Highway take #37 Highway north approximately 4 Km to Blessington Road.

Turn East approximately 4 Km to 1090.

To Belleville Toronto Kingston 401

Hwy 37 Hwy 62 S

Casey Rd (stop lights)

E W

Blessington Rd X Hwy 14

1090 N Stirling Ottawa Tweed

Hwy 7

Accommodations available for Ontario Singles Horseshoe Tournament August 18th and 19th, 2007. Please note that the hotel and motel rooms are being held in the name of Gary Batty until the specified date with each hotel or motel.

1. Fairfield Jim - price $129.00 plus tax per room, each room has 2 double beds, breakfast included. 20 rooms held – cut off date July 18. phone (613) 962-9211 x 170 2. Best Western - $129.00 tax per room, each room has 2 double beds, breakfast included, 20 rooms held – cut off date is July 18 phone (613) 969-1112 3. Comfort Inn – price $97.00 plus tax per room, each room has a double bed, breakfast included, 10 rooms held – cut off date is August 3, phone (613) 966-7703 4. Motel 5 – price is $70.00 plus tax per room, each room has 2 beds, no breakfast, 10 rooms held, - cut off date is August 3, phone (613) 968-5353 5. Camping Canton Cove: phone (613) 962-6344 6. Bed and Breakfast Savory House: phone (613) 477-2684

PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

The Belleville Horseshoe Club will be hosting a supper Saturday evening and a breakfast on Sunday Morning.

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ONTARIO PROVINCIAL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS

AUGUST 18 & 19, 2007

Belleville Horseshoe Club Rengar Horseshoe Palace 1090 Blessington Road Corbyville, Ontario K0K 1V0 (613) 969-0974

Entry Fee Men’s and Ladies “A” CLASS $40.00 SR Men’s 40’ and SR Men’s 30’ “A” Class $40.00 All other classes $25.00 Juniors $10.00 (returned if you play) Proper name shirts are required

NO FORMS – NO PLAY ------

NAME ______MEMBERSHIP # ______

ADDRESS ______

PHONE # ______EMAIL ______

CIRCLE MEN WOMEN SR MEN SR MEN JUNIOR 9 & UNDER (1) 40’ 30’ 20’ JUNIORS

(If not enough entries in any given class, you will be placed in a class by average)

Signed ______Dated ______For Participants of Minority Age (Under age 18 at time of registration).

Parent/Guardian Signature ______Emergency Phone Number ______

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Horseshoe Ontario Membership Form 2007

First Name Last Name Membership No.

Male Birthday (DD/MM/YY) Club Affiliation Phone Number

Female ( ) Street City Postal Code

Email Address: Pitching Distance (Please circle one) 30 feet 40 feet

Do you wish to receive the newsletter? Y or N. Last year of membership______

Signed ______Dated ______Witness ______

PARTICIPANTS LIABILITY RELEASE FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (under age 18 at time of registration) This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above. I release to indemnify the Releases from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in these programs a provided above.

Parent/Guardian Signature ______Emergency Phone # ______

Witness ______Dated______

Mail to: Wally Arnold, PO Box 84, Fisherville ON N0A 1G0 Revised Feb 06

Junior Corner by Darlene Becker

Welcome back for another year. Some of you are moving from 20 feet to 30 feet.

Congratulations to Lindsay on your 2 great Provincial Tournaments in 2006 Way to go Joanna on winning another Provincial Singles Title. Several Juniors have moved to the Adult Division again this year. Congratulations to Drew for all your achievements as a Junior at the Worlds, Canadians and Provincial Championships. Not all but most of the other juniors are sorry to see you go and the men are looking forward to playing with you. We wish you continued success this year as an adult.

Remember, the Canadian Championships are in Woodstock this year and you need 3 sanctioned tournaments.

Note: A $10.00 deposit is required for Ontario Singles and Doubles this year because too many Juniors were signing up but not showing up for the tournaments. When you show up at the tournament you will get your $10.00 deposit back. See you on the courts and let’s make 2007 the best year ever.

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HORSESHOE ONTARIO

BID REQUEST TO HOST PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT

Year ______Ontario Singles ______Ontario Doubles ______

Name of Club Location

Mailing Address

Contact Telephone ( ) Email

Courts: Horseshoe Ontario requires a minimum of 20 courts to host the Singles and 14 courts for Doubles.

How many permanent courts do you have? Sand Clay How many portable courts? On Gravel On Pavement How many courts will be set up with walkways for 30 Foot 20 Foot Do you have ample parking?

Sand courts must have mason brick sand and be topped up as required after each shift.

Added Prize Money The Horseshoe Ontario suggested minimum added prize money for both the Singles and Doubles is $1000.00. There is a required minimum deposit of $200.00 with this form. The deposit will be returned if the bid is unsuccessful.

Host Club will be required to supply: Optional (Host Club) 1. Clip boards, pencil sharpener and pencils for each court. Opening Ceremony 2. Shovels, brooms and or rakes and watering cans for pit maintenance. Prizes and/or snacks for Juniors 3. Paint for stakes and for painting the stakes after the completion of each shift. Gift bags or pins for all Players 4. Scoreboards and chairs for the scorekeepers in the center of each court. Media coverage (newspaper/TV etc.) 5. Bulletin board for posting game results. Banquet 6. Dry place to set up computer with electrical outlets. Entertainment 7. Tables to set up Horseshoe Ontario Related Items. 8. Place to lock up computer and Games Related Items at night. 9. Added prize money (except deposit) in cash by Friday afternoon. 10. Supply food and bar. 11. Supply list of accommodations (hotels, camping etc.) in your area. 12. Complete directions to your club. 13. Portable pits must be level (preferably on pavement) with non slip walkways.

Horseshoe Ontario will be required to supply: 1. Computer and paper. 2. Score sheets. 3. Check memberships, name shirts and hand out individual round robin sheets. 4. Trophies for winners of each class and all Juniors. 5. Prizes for Juniors if not supplied by the Host Club 6. Post results. 7. Present trophies and prize monies to winners of each class. 8. Judges and equipment. 9. Have photographs taken for the Canadian Yearbook 10. Assist the Host Club with media coverage.

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K. W. KHAKI CLUB R.R.#1 WELLESLEY, ONTARIO N0B 2T0

T 9th Annual Merv Lichty Memorial Tournament

September 15, 2007

K W Khaki Club 2939 Nafziger Rd. Wellesley, ON N0B 2T0 (519) 656-2271

A Class (both men & women) is $25.00 Canadian All other single classes entry fee is $15.00 Canadian Juniors $10.00 (refunded if you play) Proper name shirts are required to be worn. All classes will be mixed. Entry fees to be mailed to: Mr. Wayne Becker 308-41 Pioneer Dr. Kitchener Ontario Canada N2P 1H2. Telephone (519) 896-6670 Email [email protected] Send cheque or money order payable to: The Khaki Tournament Fund with a SASE or email address for playing time. Entry deadline is September 1, 2007

NAME ______

ADDRESS ______

PHONE ______EMAIL ______MEMBERSHIP # ______

Please circle one only MEN WOMEN JUNIOR (If not enough entries for a class you will put in a class by average)

Horseshoe Ontario will only be publishing 2 newsletters a year. They will be published in the Spring and the Fall. It has become necessary to revert to this schedule as most major tournament entry forms are not ready for publication in February, but it is to late to publish them in May as the entry deadline for many of these tournaments has passed before the May newsletter is delivered.

Any articles or submissions for the Fall 2007 newsletter must be received by September 7, 2007.

Tournament Directors this will be the last chance to get your Fall and Winter tournaments advertised. Send your information to Dawn Morse, 8 Rosebank Cres, Kitchener ON N2E 2R4 or to [email protected]

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BARRIE HORSESHOE CLUB

PRESENTS

2007 BARRIE ANNUAL LABOUR DAY HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT

$200 added prize money

SEPT. 1 & 2, 2007

Mac Morrison Park, Grove Street, Barrie

DATE/TIME CATEGORY MAX TEAM % Sat. Sept 1. – 9:00 am Mixed Singles ‘E’, ‘F’, ‘G’, ‘H’ Sat. Sept. 1 – 1:00 pm Mixed Singles ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ Sun. Sept. 2 – 9:00 am Mixed Doubles ‘B’ 65% combined Sun. Sept. 2 – 1:00 am Mixed Doubles ‘A’ 95% combined

♦ Tournament directors reserve the right to place players in what they feel is the correct category. The first 60 entries will be accepted and put into classes by percentages.

♦ If you are unsure of our playing time, please phone one of the numbers below on Aug. 30 or 31.

Cost: $10.00 Single, plus $15.00 for Horseshoe Ontario Membership if you are not a member. $10.00 per team of Doubles.

Make Cheques Payable to: Barrie Horseshoe Club.

Mail Cheque and Registration Form to one of the below: Murray MacDermott, 130 Springhome Rd. R.R. #2, Hawkestone, Ontario, L0L 1T0 Phone No.: (705) 487-6717 Charlie Hastings2304 Highway 11 South, Shanty Bay, Ontario, L0L 2L0 Phone No.: (705) 487-3044

Entry Deadline: Fri. Aug. 24, 2007.

REGISTRATION FORM (Please Print) Category Name: Mixed Singles ______Address: Doubles ‘A’ ______Phone: ( ) Pitching Average:

Doubles ‘B’ ______Horseshoe Ontario Number:

Name of Doubles Partner (if applicable):

I HEREBY RELEASE THE BARRIE HORSESHOE CLUB OF ANY INJURY SUSTAINED BY ME OR ANY LOSS OF MY EQUIPMENT.

Signature of Participating Player

For Office Use Only Received By:

Date received: Amount of Cheque/Cash

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HORSESHOE CANADA OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

July 10 to 14, 2007

Woodstock, Ontario

Name:

Address:

Postal Code: Phone:

Date of Birth: Signature:

Horseshoe Canada Card #

Number of Banquet Tickets Required: (Pay for them at the tournament)

Classes: (Please circle One Division)

1. Pee Wee 2. Junior Girls 3. Junior Boys

4. Open Ladies 5. Open Men 6. Senior Men 30 Feet

7. Senior Men 40 Feet 8. Senior Ladies

Are you a Provincial Champion? Yes No

Please read carefully:

1. If your date of birth is January 2, 1998 or later you may register in the Pee Wee Class. (no entry fee) 2. If your date of birth is January 2, 1989 or later you may register in the Junior Boys or Girls Classes. (no entry fee) 3. Men must be 65 years or older as of January 1 to register for the Senior Men 30 Foot Class. 4. Men may register in the Open Men Class regardless of age if you are pitching from 40 feet. 5. Men may register for the Senior Men 40 Foot class if you are 60 years or older as of January 1. 6. Ladies must be 60 years or older as of January 1 to register in the Senior Ladies Class. 7. Your name and province must be on the back of your shirt while pitching

Entries and Entry fee ($50.00) must be received by the Tournament Director no later than June 5, 2007. If you have not received Confirmation of your entry by June 6, please contact the Tournament Director @ 403-236-8220 or email [email protected] Mail Entries to: Dianne Beck, OR FAX to: (403) 236-4803 Tournament Director 721 Pentecost Bay Calgary, Alta. T1X 1L4 OR E-mail to: [email protected] • Faxed or emailed entries must be followed by payment within 7 days.

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2007 CANADIAN HORSESHOE PITCHING CHAMPIONSHIP Woodstock District Community Complex 381 Finkle Street, Woodstock, Ontario July 10 – 14

The Annual Horseshoe Canada Meeting is on Tuesday, July 9 at the Woodstock Moose Family Center #1141, 6901 Sutherland Drive. For meeting times contact Al Mackay at (519) 537-7634 or cell at (519)533-8653.

Accommodations: Altadore Quality Inn; $97.99 plus taxes; Special discount for Horseshoe Pitchers; less than 5 minutes from the courts; corner of Hwy 401 & Hwy 59; (519) 537-5586 Super 8 Motel; $78.88 plus taxes; Special discount for Horseshoe Pitchers; less than 5 minutes from courts; corner of Hwy 401 & Hwy 59; (519) 421-4588

Camping: Pittock Conservation Area: 25138 Pittlock Park Rd, (519) 539-5038 less than 5 minutes from courts; Just off Hwy 59 on the opposite side of Woodstock; Camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnic areas, 250 camping sites, 24 hour security. (519) 539-5088 Moose Family Center #1141; 690 Sutherland Drive; limited parking for self contained camping units on a first come basis; (No hydro available); practices courts available, meals served every day of tournament; licensed under LCBO; (519) 537-6010

Bar: There will be a licensed bar area in the Complex.

Food: Fritzie's will be on site at the Woodstock Community Complex every day of the tournament where fast foods and non- alcoholic beverages will be served.

There are several restaurants and a huge Walmart shopping mall and several other retailers, on the corner of Hwy 401 & Hwy 59, 5 minutes from the Tournament site. Montana's, Kelsey's, McDonald's, A & W, Burger King, Boston Pizza, Burger King, Wendy's, Tim Horton's, and several more are in the same mall. Woodstock Moose Family Center will serve meals daily.

Activities & Attractions: Annadale National Historic Site, 30 Tillson Ave, Tillsonburg, (519) 842-2294. Nationally designated for its magnificent interior, this Victorian beauty serves as a monument to the Aesthetic Art style. Totally accessible and serving as the community museum and visitor information. Birtch Farms Estate Winery, 655514 15th Line RR 7, Woodstock, (519) 469-3040, An Estate winery and family farm featuring tours, tastings and gift shops/gift baskets. Open year round. Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association, 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg. (519) 842-9922, Tribute and reminder of all those who served to preserve our freedom. The Harvard is a living memorial to those who paid the supreme sacrifice. Our base is open 9 am - 3pm any Tuesday or Saturday Canning Perennials, 55309 Canning Rd, Paris, (519) 458-4271, Perennial paradise. Over 1,400 varieties of perennials, grasses, vines and shrubs. Free garden tours on 8 park-like acres. Extensive perennial gardens and water features. Also visit Chris Lepards art studio. Country Moments, 345 King St W, Ingersoll, (519)485-1957, We are the home of the Natural Soy Based Candles. This blend of soy wax and all natural cotton wicks, burns soot free and are nontoxic. We offer over 52 different fragrances. Coyles Country Store, 244282 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, A unique store in a true country setting. Coyles offers a blend of their own fresh roasted nuts, baking supplies and quality gift ware. Shop for tiffany lamps, collectibles and home decor all at buy-out prices. Dairy Capital Cheese Shoppe, 474 Dundas St, Woodstock, (519) 537-7623, Lunch, gourmet foods, great Canadian cheeses, gift items in downtown Woodstock. Enjoy our outdoor patio overlooking Museum Square. Lake Lisgar Waterpark, 20 John St, Tillsonburg, (519) 688-9011. Accessible heated pool has a 186 giant twister waterslide with a zero beach entry leading to several spray features for all ages. Concessions on site. Southside Aquatic (Pool) Centre, 15 Finkle St, Woodstock, (519) 421-7665, Indoor pool and sauna with attached splash. Woodstock Casino Slots & Harness Racing, 51 Nellis Street (10 minutes from courts or 5 minutes from Moose Family Center)

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Welcome Back! This year with the Canadian’s being held in Woodstock we all know we will have a lot of new members. Please welcome them to Horseshoe Ontario. To play in the Canadian’s you must have 3 sanctioned tournaments. There are a lot of sanctioned tournaments in your area so you should not have a problem with this requirement. Note to new members – you must wear a proper name shirt with your last name and province on the back in letters at least two inches high. Ontario colours are pale blue pants/shorts and a white top. We would like to encourage all players to wear these colours especially for the Canadians and our Provincial Championships. Let’s make all tournament director’s tasks easier by you the members remembering: a) Proper horseshoe etiquette b) Correct dress code c) To follow the rules of the game d) To be on time e) To show respect to your fellow pitchers and tournament committee f) That smoking and alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the courts g) To watch your language h) To play fair i) Last but not least – Have Fun Let’s make 2007 the best year ever. See you on the courts. Many 4 deads. Wayne Becker Tournament Director

Non Sanctioned Tournaments – 2007

May 28, Guelph Legion, Senior Summer Games Open Doubles, Handicap System will be used, 9 AM, contact John Jansen for more information June 2, Beachville Legion, Bill Schurink 14th Annual Tournament, Mixed Doubles, start 12:45 PM. June 9, Peterborough, Big Al’s Tournament, Draw Doubles. June 16, Brampton Men’s, Bert Large Memorial Singles, Added prize money usually the amount or more of the registration fee, 9:00 AM start June 30, Innerkip Lions Day Horseshoe Tournament, Mixed Doubles, start 12:45 PM July 21, Apsley Legion, Bruce Harris Memorial. Draw for Partners. Limit of 60 pitchers. July 21 Brampton Mens, Elwood Pembleton Founders Tournament Singles, Added prize money usually the amount or more of the registration fee, 9:00 AM start July 22, Woodstock Family Moose, Summer Sizzler (Trophies) Mixed Doubles 12:45 PM. Aug 12, Woodstock Family Moose, Mixed Doubles 12:45 PM. Aug 19, Beachville Legion, Mixed Doubles, start 12:45 PM. Sept. 15, Brampton Fall Fair, Doubles Tournament, Added prize money (around $1100 in prize money) 9:00 AM start

2007 Canadian Horseshoe Banquet Prices for advertisements in the Canadian Program Saturday, July 14 Booklet are: Moose Family Center #1141 1/8 page - $50.00 ¼ page - $75.00 $20.00 per person ½ page - $125.00 Full Page - $200.00 includes a meal and a dance Inside Cover - $250.00 Back Cover - $300.00 featuring “Brian Gillis” Send cheque or money order to Brian is one of the top entertainers in the area Al Mackay 41 Light Street The starting time for the banquet will be announced at the Woodstock, ON N4S 6G7 tournament (519) 537-7634 or (519) 533-8653

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Registration Fees: ENTRY FORM Adults $125.00 National Horseshoe Pitchers Association Juniors $25.00 World Horseshoe Pitching Championships Pitching Schedules July 23 – August 4, 2007 will be mailed to all Ardmore, Oklahoma contestants by June 11th to the address you have Entry Deadline May 17th 2007 listed on this form.

NAME______2007 NHPA Card #______(please print) First Last (or Canadian)

ADDRESS______SS # ______(See Note #1l)

CITY______STATE/PROV______ZIP/POSTAL CODE______

Telephone: Home #______Work #______Date of Birth______

Please list your local Newspaper: ______

Circle the division you are entering - You can enter only one division (See notes near bottom of page)

OPEN MEN SENIOR MEN OPEN WOMEN SENIOR WOMEN ELDERS JR. BOYS JR. GIRLS JR 9 & UNDER 40' 40’ (see note #2) 30’ 20’ (see note #3) th I believe my current average is approx______% No refunds will be made after May 26 , 2007 PARTICIPANTS LIABILITY RELEASE: In consideration of participating in such activity, I hereby waive, release and forever discharge the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association, all officers, employees, agents and servants of the afore stated organization, and all fellow participants of this event, for any and all action, cause of action, damage, loss or injury, which I may suffer as a consequence of participating in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament.

SIGNED______DATE______

------mail top half only ------We reserve the right to disallow your participation if we discover errors on this form or if your records don't appear in NatStats, CanStats, or false or misleading information is on this form. MAIL THIS FORM with REGISTRATION FEES (PAYABLE TO NHPA)

TO: NHPA Direct Telephone Inquiries to: 3085 76th St Dick Hansen NHPA Sec/Treas. Franksville WI 53126 262-835-9108

All Entries must be on this form and mailed with a postmark no later than MAY 17th 2007. Entries received with a postmark after May 17th shall be put on a waiting list and entered into the tournament only as space is available. NATSTATS/CANSTATS files must substantiate that you have pitched a minimum of four (4) sanctioned events in the preceding twelve (12) months, at your divisions pitching distance, prior to May 17h 2007, which is the last date NATSTATS will accept results to determine entering averages. Only one (1) event is required for Juniors. Participants will be required to show their 2007 NHPA or CANADIAN membership card when checking in to pitch.

REGISTRATION FEES: ALL ADULTS -- $125.00 • ALL JUNIORS -- $25.00 • U.S. FUNDS ONLY CANADIAN ENTRIES USE MONEY ORDERS REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES SCORE KEEPING FEES NO REFUNDS AFTER May 26th, 2007 You may enter at anytime prior to MAY 17th. All averages used will be the average on record in NATSTATS/CANSTATS on MAY 17th, 2007.

READ CAREFULLY: Any adult male pitching from the full distance platform may enter the OPEN MEN'S DIVISION regardless of age, just as any adult female may enter the OPEN WOMEN'S DIVISION. To enter the SENIOR DIVISION, you must be 60 years or older before the end of 2007. Any man 70 years or older or physically impaired person of any age, all of which must pitch from less than the full distance platform, may enter the ELDERS DIVISION. JUNIOR DIVISION entrants must be 18 years old or less for the entire 2007 calendar year. Note #1. A Social Security number is required from all pitchers that move up to the Championship Classes. Except Juniors. Note # 2. A minimum of 48 must enter this division or it will be canceled and all entrants will be placed in the Open Women. Note # 3. The Junior Cadets must be 9 years old or younger for the entire calendar year. This division will be CLASS PLAY ONLY.

US RESIDENTS ONLY -INCLUDE a self addressed - stamped envelope if you would like a copy of your current average. This will be sent to you by NatStats. Canadian entries need to go direct to CANSTATS for their average. Or you can check your average on the NHPA Web Page at www.horseshoepitching.com The pitching schedule will be finalized by May 27th and will be mailed to the address you have listed above by June 11th..

The NHPA Hall of Fame Banquet will be held July 29th 2007. Please sign up for this event prior to July 19th 2007. Look for a registration form in the pitching schedule. DONT MISS OUT.

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2007 NHPA WORLD TOURNAMENT JULY 23 – August 4 2007 Ardmore, Oklahoma

ARDMORE SINGLE DOUBLE CUT OFF DATE CONTACT INFO HOTELS RATE RATE Springhill Suites $84.00 $84.00 Saturday, June 23, 2007 (210) 492-6620 La Quinta $70.00 $70.00 Saturday, June 23, 2007 (580) 223-7976 Hampton Inn $97.00 $102.00 Saturday, June 23, 2007 (580) 223-6394 www.hamptonardmore.com Comfort Inn $76.00 $76.00 Monday, July 02, 2007 (580) 226-1250 Days Inn $60.00 n/a Saturday, June 23, 2007 (580) 226-1761 www.daysinn.com Economy Inn 39.95 $$45.95 Saturday, June 23, 2007 (580) 226-9300 www.economyinnok.com Guest Inn $53.00 $58.00 Saturday, June 23, 2007 (580) 223-1234 www.guestinn.com Holiday Inn n/a n/a (580) 223-7130 www.holidayinn.com Best Western n/a n/a (580) 223-7525 Microtel Inn & Suites n/a n/a 580) 224-2600 www.microtelinn.com Motel 6 n/a n/a (580) 226-7666 www.motel6.com Super 8 n/a n/a (580) 223-2201 www.super8.com Lake Murray Resort n/a n/a (580) 223-6600 www.touroklahoma.com

Lake Murray State Park, I-35 Exit 29, (580) 223-4044. Oklahoma’s oldest and largest state park, Lake Murray lies just 7 miles south of town. Built as a WPA project in the 1930’s, the park’s 12,4000 acres feature a beautiful crystal clear 5,700 acre lake. Visitors may enjoy golf, tennis, swimming, water sports, horseback riding, special ATV area, hiking and much more. Eliza Cruce Hall Doll Museum, 320 E. St. NW, (580) 223-8290. The Eliza Cruce Hall Doll Museum is a hidden treasure located inside the Ardmore Public Library. The collection was donated to the Ardmore Public Library in 1971 by the niece of Oklahoma’s second governor, Lee J. Cruce. The exhibit features over 300 rare and antique dolls representing a wide range of historical periods from the U.S. and Europe. Turner Falls Park, I-35, Exit 51, (580) 369-2917. Turner Falls Park, the oldest park in Oklahoma, has received national publicity and has served as a classroom for the naturalist with its distinction as one of the three geological windows into our past. The other two sites include the Grand Canyon and the Black Hills in South Dakota. Many springs from the world famous Arbuckle Mountains form Honey Creek, which cascades down a 77 foot falls to a natural swimming pool, making the majestic Turner Falls the largest waterfall in Oklahoma. The park is accented with beautiful picnic areas, nature trails, caves geological wonders and two natural swimming pools quite unique in nature. Arbuckle Wilderness, I-35, Exit 51, (580) 369-3383, View and feed hundreds of exotic animals along an eight-mile scenic drive. Oklahoma’s leading tourist attraction, the park also includes a walk-through zoo, bird aviaries, playground, paddle boats, rides and arcade. Picnics and hayrides are almost an everyday occurrence at the park. Gene Autry Museum, I-35, Exit 40, (580) 294-3047, The Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum features a collection of memorabilia related to such western musical legends as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Rex Allen, Tex Ritter, Jimmy Wakely, and Eddie Dean, along with many other singing cowboys from the 1930’s and 40’s. The museum is supported by membership in many different countries dedicated to preserving this unique heritage. Admission is free. Lake Murray Golf Course, 2673 Lodge Rd., (580) 223-6613. Delightful, tree-lined course located within beautiful Lake Murray State Park. Public, 18 hole course. PAR 72. Lakeview Golf Course, 3905 N. Commerce, (580) 223-4260. 18 hole championship layout offers challenges for the beginner as well as the seasoned golfer. Public. PAR 71 Lake Texama Golf Course, East Highway 70, (580) 564-3333. 18 hole. Public. Chickasaw Pointe Golf Resort, at Lake Texoma, Named as one of Golf Digest’s Top Ten New Public Courses in America. 18-hole, Public. Ardmore Community Waterpark, 506 3rd St. NE, (580) 223-2147. The new Water Park features twisting slides, water basketball, and a zero-depth entry pool for young children.

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