League Information:

Sheyenne Valley Horseshoe Club is an NHPA- and NDHPA-sanctioned League.  We invite anyone of any age and playing level, from novice to veteran, to join us for some summer fun and new friendships.  Those who wish to participate only as a substitute are also more than welcome.  Our members are from Cooperstown, Hannaford, Pekin, Tolna, and Aneta.

• League Season begins mid-May and runs through mid-August.
• League Play is every Tuesday at 7:30 pm.
• Annual Dues are $35.00 for Adults ($10.00 local, $8.00 state, $17.00 national); $5.00 for Ages 17 & under.

We currently host a Mixed League, with the numbers of local pitchers ranging from 18 to 24 players, comprising from 6 to 8 teams.  Teams are composed of 3 players each and are sponsored by local merchants. 

Sheyenne Valley Horseshoe Club sponsors two sanctioned Invitational tournaments every summer, the Sheyenne Valley Open and the Dog Days of Summer, usually the third weekend in August; this year scheduled for August 14 & 15.

League members can also participate in tournaments around the state located at Mayville, Jamestown, Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, Dakota Magic Casino at Hankinson, and at Moorhead, MN.

NDHPA State Tournament is held annually during Labor Day weekend and rotates between Fargo and Bismarck; this year in Fargo September 4 & 5.

NHPA sponsors the Annual World Tournament held at various locations around the country or Canada; this year scheduled for July 26 through August 7 in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Three of our local pitchers will be participating this year at World Tournament:  Larry Hoyt of Pekin, ND, Anthony Klubben, of Cooperstown, ND, and Miki Tanner-Bendickson, of Cooperstown, ND.  All three will be pitching during the first week on Thursday-Friday-Saturday (July 29, 30, 31):  Larry  in Men's Class D-3 at 7:00am, Anthony in Men's Class E-2 at 1:30pm and Miki in Women's Class K at 1:30pm.  You'll be able to follow their daily progress and other World Tournament information by accessing the NHPA website link at the bottom of this page and then clicking on the World Tournament Coverage link below the WT Logo in the center of the webpage.

We are honored to have 4 current club members who have been inducted into the NDHPA Hall of Fame.  Wally Rislov, Cooperstown, ND, was inducted in 1983.  Doug Gronneberg, Hannaford, ND, was inducted in 1993.  Marilyn and (the late) Paul Hagen, Cooperstown, ND, were inducted in 2006.  The late, great Jake Jacobson was inducted as a charter Hall of Fame member in 1976.  All of their pictures can be viewed at the Jamestown (ND) Civic Center where the ND Sports Hall of Fame is located. 

The horseshoe courts are located on the south side of Cooperstown City Park.  The 12 regulation courts are composed of local clay and were constructed in 1982, on the site of the old swimming pool.  In fact, remnants of the old swimming pool can still be seen on both sides of the courts.  Paul Hagen was the driving force in getting the courts established after having played for a few years in the Bald Hill League based in Hannaford.

The inaugural event was a tournament held in September of 1982 that included 10 Class A pitchers representing 60 state championships from North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota and one World Championship.  Regular league play began the next year and included a Men's League, a Women's League, and a Mixed League.  The league became sanctioned in 1987.

A shed was added to the west side of the park restrooms allowing storage space as well as providing the opportunity for the Club to sell concessions during its annual tournaments.

For those wishing to pitch some horseshoes for fun, there are a few sets of horseshoes hanging on the northside of the building for any and all to use.  We ask that you do re-cover the courts and return the horseshoes after you are finished. 

Miki Tanner-Bendickson, 701-797-7690, bendickson@mlgc.com

Officers:  President/Stats - Miki Tanner-Bendickson     Vice-President - Larry Hoyt     Secretary - Judy Saxberg     Treasurer - Marilyn Hagen

Board of Directors:  Doug Gronneberg, Anthony Klubben, Brian Saxberg, Arnold Saxberg, Tracy Eberhardt

Other Club Members:  Lexi Saxberg, Caitlin Saxberg, Maddie Saxberg, Bobby Bye, Taquisha Bye, Joe Hardy, Nick Saxberg, Austin Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Eric Gronneberg, Dawson Hanneson, Wally Rislov 

Team 1 - Griggs County Courier:  Larry Hoyt*, Brian Saxberg, Nick Saxberg

First Place - 86 wins, 44 losses

Team 2 - Millers Fresh Foods:  Anthony Klubben*, Taquisha Bye, Caitlin Saxberg

Second Place - 70.5 wins, 59.5 losses

Team 3 - Pizza Ranch:  Miki Tanner-Bendickson*, Eric Gronneberg, Dawson Hanneson (Marilyn Hagen and Joe Hardy have been unable to complete the season)

Team 4 - T&Sign Design:  Judy Saxberg*, Lexi Saxberg, Austin Johnson

Fifth Place - 55.5 wins, 74.5 losses

Team 6 - Cooper Implement:  Doug Gronneberg*, Tracy Eberhardt, Tyler Johnson

Sixth Place - 48.5 wins, 81.5 losses

Subs - Wally Rislov, James Gronneberg, Marty  Hoel, Wade Goodface     Angel Looking Over Us - Paul Hagen

North Dakota Horseshoe Pitchers Association     http://web.ndak.net/barriec2/ndhpa/

National Horseshoe Pitchers Association     http://www.horseshoepitching.com/