The Beginning

 Way  back when, a few folks would get together on a regular basis and play  horseshoes.  They were so familiar with each other that before they  arrived they knew who was going to win.  The club members, even before  they were officially club members, played at Wadsworth Park starting  in 2004.  In 2012, with the help of many people, the existing 18 court  complex was build.  It is a state of the art facility that hosts local  and state tournaments.  Happily the memories continue.

The  first president of the club was Tom Martone.  It was his vision to  build the new courts.  It took a lot of hard work and effort.  Three  years in the making, with a failed attempt to use the Agricultural  Center, the credit goes to our Flagler County officials for recognizing  the value of our sport.  They helped build the new sanctioned courts.   It's a big deal to have the capacity to host state, pro, national, and  even world events.   Our first president, Tom, made this happen.  Our  second president, Ron Mehrwerth continued the work  and before moving north handed the horseshoe, if you will, to Joe Norton, who was then followed by Al Meyer, our current  president.  He continues the tradition and keeps us moving forward.  We thank them for their service, as well as our other members who chip  in to make it all work. 

It  all started with 2-4 players in 2004 and today we have 68 members  playing.  Some people play every Tuesday and Thursday, some snow- birds  play when they are here, and others simply drop in to laugh and play  with the rest of us.  A few people travel to tournaments across the  state and others don't travel at all.  It all works because we love  pitching and having a good time.  Some even like the exercise and fresh air!! 

Join us!!  Young, not so young, healthy, not so healthy.  We're all there to pitch shoes and have a good time.