The Guardsmen, The SF Horseshoe Pitching Club and The SF Rec & Park Department are engaging in an ambitious plan to restore Golden Gate Parks best kept secret: Horseshoe Arena at the North East corner of Golden Gate Park, created by The New Deal.
The Grand re-opening will be celebrated with the Inaugural SF International Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday September 12, 2009, from 12-5 PM (Dedication Ceremony 11 am). We will host a 64 team, double elimination horseshoe tournament, with sponsorship booths, beer gardens, DJ, BBQ, and horseshoe exhibitions. The Re-Dedication Ceremony, planned with local government agencies and historic preservation groups, will present this beautiful space to as many people as possible. Check out all the above at the following websites for additional info and photos:
www.guardsmen.org
www.sfhorseshoepitching.com/page/SF+Horseshoe+History
Location: 200 yards SW from corner of Stanyan and Fulton (Muni lines 33 Stanyan, 5 Fulton, and 21 Hayes go to this corner)
Cost: $50 per 2-Person Team / $20 for each Spectator - Food (World Famous Guardsmen BBQ) and Drink Included; 32 Team A Bracket (Competitive) and 32 Team B Bracket (Intramural) Spots Available. - 1st Come, 1st Serve
This will be the first National Horseshoe Pitching Association (NHPA) nationally sanctioned tournament in San Francisco in nearly two decades. We have confirmation that State Champion and World ranked horseshoe pitchers will be in attendance in addition to local San Francisco and international horseshoe enthusiasts.
For additional details, contact Jorge Calderon: jorge_m_calderon@yahoo.com
