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Horseshoe Tournament Rules
Registration & Schedule
Entry Fee: $100 per team (2 players per team)
Team Limit: 30 teams (advance registration recommended)
Team Captain Check-In: 10:30 AM
Tournament Play Begins: 11:00 AM
Intermission: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
General Rules
No glass containers allowed. This rule will be strictly enforced.
Players may use their own horseshoes.
Teams consist of two (2) players and partners may not be changed.
Tournament format is double elimination.
Pitching Distances
Pins are set at 40 feet.
Men must throw from 40 feet.
Women and players 65 years or older may throw from 30 feet at their discretion.
Game Play & Scoring
Games end at 15 points (win by 2) or 30 minutes, whichever occurs first.
Championship round will play to 21 points with no time limit.
Scoring System:
5 points – Ringer (shoe encircles the pin)
3 points – Shoe leaning against the pin
1 point – Shoe touching the pin or within one horseshoe width
The team with the closest shoe scores.
A player may score with both shoes if both are in scoring range.
If both teams have shoes in scoring range, only the closest shoe(s) from the same player score.
Ringers cancel ringers; leaners cancel leaners.
Fouls
A shoe that first lands outside the pit and settles inside is a foul and does not count.
A shoe that first strikes any part of the pit (backstop, sides, etc.) and settles inside is a foul.
All foul shoes must be removed before the next shoe is thrown.
Match Call & Forfeits
Teams will be announced three (3) times when it is their turn to play.
Teams must report within 5 minutes or will forfeit their match.
No phone calls or text notifications will be made.
Amenities & Conduct
Water will be available at the beverage station in the food court.
Free food will be available in the food court.
Entry fee includes two (2) event t-shirts, available at registration with wristbands.
Team leaders are responsible for their team’s conduct.
Teams exhibiting excessive alcohol use or confrontational behavior may be removed and not invited back, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Additional Information
Please be sure to read the General Information page for details on parking, schedule, and other important information.