Horseshoe Pitching

DATES: TBD

SITE: Pawnee Park, Columbus, NE

TIMES: Doubles competition begins at 10 a.m.
Singles will follow at 1 p.m.

AWARDS: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division.

MEDAL PICKUP: Medals not picked up on site during competition may still be claimed after the Games through the following process:

1. Medal Pickup in Lincoln: Participants who wish to pick up their medal(s) in person must email us at info@nebraskasportscouncil.com to notify our staff of their intent to pick up. After verification of eligibility, the medal(s) will be packaged and available for pickup at the Nebraska Sports Council office.

2. Medal Shipping: If participants are unable to pick up their medal(s) in Lincoln, we offer a shipping option for a $6 fee. To request shipping:

Email info@nebraskasportscouncil.com, and a staff member will follow up with verification and payment instructions OR call 402-471-2544 to verify and process your order and payment over the phone.

QUALIFYING: Use 2023 state or club ringer percentage. All others pitchers record the number of ringers out of 50.

Event Name                         

Singles – 40’ Distance
0-10%
11-15%
16-20%
21-25%
26-34%
35-42%
43-48%
49% & Over

Singles – 30’ (Women & Seniors)
0-15%
16-29%
30-45%
46% & Over

Singles – 30’ (Junior Boys & Girls)
Novice 0-10%
Open 11% & Over

Doubles
***Open

***Combined ringer % of both players
Handicapping IF used shall be determined by Tournament Director/Using NHPA guidelines

RULES: National Horseshoe Pitchers Association rules will apply, with the exception of some Cornhusker State Games modified rules based on entry numbers.

FORMAT: The 30’ divisions are limited to pitchers who normally pitch using a 30’ distance. All games in the 30’ divisions will be 40 shoes. Handicapping events will be optional at the discretion of the tournament director, depending on the range of ringer percentages. 

SINGLES: 6-8 entries per class, competing in a round-robin tournament as two groups of eight or nine. This format may be adjusted according to the number of entries and time schedule. Scoring will be 40-shoe or 50-shoe games. During round-robin play, ties will remain ties (1/2 point each).

DOUBLES: Doubles is limited to 48 teams, which will be placed into eight groups consisting of a maximum of six teams in each group. Combine the team players’ total ringer percentage for placement in the round robin tournament. Competitors will pitch 50-shoe games. In doubles events, only team ringer percentages will be kept.

TIES: First place ties will be settled by ladder playoffs. Other ties in standings will be settled by ringer percentage.

Sport Specific Questions: Contact Director Rex Robison at 402-910-6578 or robisonmachine@gmail.com. 

Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.

2023 Medal Winners 

2022 Medal Winners

2021 Medal Winners