Our History
The Chesapeake Ranch Estates Horseshoe League was founded in the summer of 1992. In 1996, the CRE Horseshoe League joined The NHPA.
Rules for our league
Rule 1:
A.) Count-all Scoring. In count-all scoring, both contestants receive credit for the number of points their own shoes are worth in each inning. An inning is when one pleayer of each team pitches two shoes. Each player can score zero, one, two, three four or six points in each inning.
B.) Length of game. The game is played to a limit of 50 shoes pitched by each player.
C.) Handicap System. The handicap is 90 percent of the difference between the two teams' point averages. To find the handicap, subtract the lowest teams' average from the highest teams' average and then multiply by nine. 106-76=30 x .9 = 27.0 point handicap
D.) If only one player on a team shows up to play, his or her point average will be used as the team average for each game he or she pitches alone.
Rule 2: NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER TEAM
A.) Each team will have 3 players if possible. Teams with 2 players can receive a new player through the sixth week. After the start of the seventh week, the league will be closed to new players.
Rule 3: ESTABLISHING AN AVERAGE
A.) Each player will pitch 100 consecutive shoes to qualify. Each player will then pitch two 50 shoe games on warm up nite a week prior to league. Your average will be derived from your 200 shoes.
B.) New players that join the club after the start of the season will pitch 200 consecutive shoes to qualify.
Rule 4: PITCHING DISTANCES
A.) Men-40 feet, but must observe the 37 ft foul line.
B.) Women-30 feet, but must observe the 27 ft foul line.
C.) Players 65 years of age or older may pitch from 40 or 30 ft, but must observe the 27 ft. foul line.
Rule 5: FOUL SHOES
A.) Any shoe which contacted the backboard, court frame, or any ground outside the pit before it comes to rest.
B.) Any pitched shoes when a player has made contact with the foul line before releasing the shoe.
Rule 6: TEAMS RESPONSIBILITIES
A.) Each team is responsible for the maintenance of the one pit. Before play begins, every effort shall be made to keep the clay in a soft putty-like condition so the shoes will not bounce.
B.) During the game, players will not step on or mash clay down in the scoring area without permission from the other players. If repair is needed because of buried shoes, that can be done as needed.
C.) After all games are played, each team will level one pit, cut groves in the clay, add water and cover the pits.
D.) The Player's final stat sheet must be completely filled out, totaling all scores in each column.
Rule 7: VALUE OF THE SHOE
A.) Ringer. A ringer is a shoe which comes to rest encircling the stake. A straightedge must touch both ends or any part of the shoe without touching the stake. Value is 3 pts.
B.) Shoe is counted. A shoe which is not a ringer but comes to rest six inches from the stake. Must use tool for measurements. Value, one pt.
C.) Leaners. A leaner or a shoe touching the stake, is worth one pt.
Rule 8: POSITION OF PLAYERS
A.) The pitcher. The pitcher must maintain constant contact with the platform during the entire address and release of the shoe.
B.) The opponent, while not pitching, shall stand on or behind the other platform at least 2 ft. to the rear of the player pitching. The opponent shall be quietand stationary so she/he will not disturb the player who is pitching o players on adjacent courts.
Rule 9: RECORDING THE SCORE
A.) The score sheet shall be the official record of the game. Players are encouraged to pay close attention to the score at all times.
B.) If a discrepancy occurs regarding the score, the players may approach the score keeper between innings or their half of an inning to rectify the situation. If the discrepancy cannot be corrected to the satisfaction of both players, the commissioner shall be called to make the final decision.
Rule 10: PROTESTS
A.) If a player desires to make a protest, the commissioner shall be called to make the final decision at the time the problem occurs.
Rule 11: FIRST PITCH
A.) The players shall flip a shoe to determine which team will pitch the first shoe. The winner of the flip has the choice of first or second pitch. The team that pitches first at one end , will pitch second at the other end.
B.) The next game, the pitching rotation will change to the team that pitched 2nd. It will rotate as the game progresses.
Rule 12: CALLING THE SCORE.
A.) The team receiving the higher score in an inning will call the score to the score-keeper.
B.) No shoe shall be moved until the value of all shoes are agreed upon by both players.
C.) After all points are agreed upon, leave the shoes in the pit. The players will pick up their own shoes.
Rule 13: SHOE RULE
* DO NOT HANG SHOES ON THE BACKBOARDS.
Rule 14: LEAGUE START TIME.
A.) All games will start at 7 o'clock sharp.
B.) A 10 min. wait will apply for a team that only has one player present at 7 pm. No wait time will be given for games 2 and 3.
Rule 15: SEASON LENGTH
A.) Maximum number of weeks for the season will be 23
Rule 16: RAIN-OUTS
A.) Decision to cancel because of rain will be made at the courts.
B.) If any night gets rained-out after the games have begun, they will be pleayed at another date. Games with less than 20 shoes pitched will start over. Games with more than 20 shoes pitched will be completed by the same players.
Rule 17: DUES
A.) Club dues--20 bucks
B.) NHPA dues--15 bucks
C.) Weekly dues--6 bucks
Rule 18: WHAT YOUR DUES PAY FOR
A.) NHPA dues pays for your insurance if you get hurt while pitching in sanctioned club tournaments in the USA
B.) Club and weekly dues pay for awards, door prizes, DJ, Food, Beer, Etc. at the awards dinner.
C.) Electricity, water, and maintenance of the courts.
D.) You and one guest at awards dinner.
E.) If husband and wife are both club members, they may bring another couple to awards dinner.
Rule 19: LEAUGE AWARDS
A.) Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last place.
B.) Patches for your ringer percent in 10 percent brackets. If you receive a 30 percent patch the first year,you will need to pitch at least 40 percent to receive a 40 percent patch. If you pitch a 50 percent game, you will receive a 50 percent patch, but no 40 percent patch.
C.) High over average patch and plaque.
D.) Most improved player patch and plaque.
E.) Rookie of the year patch and plaque
F.) Sportsman of the year patch and plaque.
Rule 20: END OF THE SEASON SINGLES AND CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT.
A.) Singles tournament will be held about the 15th week of the season
B.) You are seated in a class by your ringer average two weeks before the tournament. This seatin will allow you to win awards in your class through the league season. (see rule 22)
C.) Minimum number of players to hold a singles class will be 3
Rule 21: SINGLE CLASS AWARDS
A.) Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class.
Rule 22: LEAGUE SINGLE CLASS AWARDS
A.) Small awards for
--high point avg. in class
--high point game in class
--high ringer percentage avg. in class
--high ringer percentage game in class
Rule 23: LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
A.) League champions will be the team with the best win/loss record at the end of the season. If two teams are tied for first place, a best out of 3 game play off will follow the end of the season. If three or mor teams are tied for first place, then the team with the lowest points scored will play the team with the next highest points. Winner to play number 1 seed for the league championship.
B.) Ties for second place and down, will be decided by total pts. scored including handicap pts.
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