July 27, 2011


For Immediate Release: Less Wind More Heat!


Livermore, CA





Less wind, more heat! This weekend Mother Nature will being turning up the heat at Robertson Park in Livermore CA, for 2011 Eastbay Masters presented by Prime Smoked Meats. The season opener we saw some amazing action and all the players had to deal with the incessant wind. EBSS promoters promise excellent weather for this coming weekend’s competition.

Once again it is an honor to have Prime Smoked Meats on board in 2011 remember holiday hams, deli meats, premium bacon, are any other of your carnivores needs stop in at Prime Smoked Meats in Oakland CA, (walk in's welcome) 220 Alice St. Oakland, CA 94607

So what is happening in the horseshoe community…?
Marc Bull & Ken Baker of Team Rockstar Energy recently dawned the green jackets in Tuolumne County again (2011, 2009, 2008, and 2006). Wearing the infamous 2005 throw back jersey’s the duo went undefeated all weekend.

Marc Bull & Ken Baker look good in green

We will see if this consistent play will carry over into this weekend’s Eastbay Masters tournament.
SFHPC Team 006 Peter Zepponi & Gino Rinaldi had a decent May just missing the finals at LOTR 3. I am sure these two will be ready come Saturday.

Peter Zepponi & Gino Rinaldi 3 step of podium at LOTR III


Team Six Pack…after a terrible showing at the season opener Eric Frago has confirmed the team has no internal issues and fans should expect a “NEW LOOK” for the current champs.

Team Six Pack team photo from round 1...They say they are focused


The Masters seems to always bring a big crowd, not sure if it is the prestige of the jackets or the 30lb’s of premium Prime Smoked Meats bacon we give away either way this weekend’s matches are guaranteed to be intense. No rodeo this weekend so friends and family should not have any issues.



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July 15, 2011


For Immediate Release: Round 2 just a few weeks away


Livermore, CA



Kimmy & Dave go home with gold at the Kick-Off


Ok horseshoe players, sorry for the lack of updates a lot has been going on but let me tell you. July 30th is just around the corner and you know what that means? Bacon & Green Jackets! That’s right the 2011 Eastbay Masters Presented by Prime Smoke Meats is only a few weeks away.

There is no rodeo going on so friends and family should have no issue stopping in to catch some of the action. The season opener saw a ton of drama unfold… Team Six Pack’s dynasty seems to be imploding; Horseshoes and Beers were their but could not get into the big show.

I think the biggest news was the return of some the OG teams...The Dead Ringers played strong and seem to have there mojo back. Then once again we saw Team Hustla back in the finals after taking a year off; Good work Paul & Mick.
So print out the flyer as a reminder and stay tuned for more update these coming weeks.


The Ringer King Micky V 2nd Place Team Hustla 3rd Place Dead Ringers


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Livermore, CA


The V&E Club presents Summer Kick Off 2011 is just around the corner. East Bay Summer Series organizers are still busy preparing for the season opener. In an effort to continually improve our events it is a pleasure to announce 4x California women’s horseshoe champion Kimmy Stockli will be attending the Kick Off. Not only is Kimmy a multi time state champion she also competes at the world championships every year where she has placed inside the top 10 twice. I am sure Team Six Pack will not be happy to learn Kimmy & Steven Gibson have teamed up for 2011…This is not the case Kimmy's schedule is very busy and we are lucky she is able to make it our first event of 2011

Not only will Kimmy be pitching some shoes, she also owns and operates Kimmy's Horseshoe Supply’s the official horseshoe retail shop of EBSS. This will give all you people without shoes a chance to demo the worlds finest. I have even made special request for Kimmy to bring a set of “Stay On’s” for Paul Everett to demo.
In other pitching news, Robertson Park has nearly completed multi thousand dollar renovations to the horseshoe facility.



TEAM NEWS

Sources close to the EBSS staff have confirmed 2008 Champions Team Hustla is back for 2011. Team Rockstar Energy Marc Bull & Ken Baker are anxious to get the season underway. The Hyphy Wifeys have also decided to get at least 1 more tourney in before Lorissa take a maternity break later in the season. Also rumors have been stirring the Good Ole Boys might be back for 2011…We will see

The weather is suppose to be amazing 75 degrees some clouds = NICE! Remember the Rodeo will going on so be sure to come in on Arroyo it will be WAY easier. Please be sure to arrive and register early. The new pits will take some getting used to.

Kimmys Stats

WORLD STATS
2010 15th in World
2009 8th in World
2008 15th in World
2007 12th in World
2006 12th in World
2005 10th in World


California Horseshoe Pitching Association Stats
2010 NCHPA Player of the year
NCHPA Women’s Champions
2010 Kimmy Stockli 8-2 65.26%
2008 Kimmy Stockli 10-0 62.90%
2007 Kimmy Stockli 14-0 68.84%
2005 Kimmy Stockli 10-0 65.83%


Remember Kimmy will be selling the worlds best horseshoes bring CA$H to buy a pair you will not regret it!






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4/19/2011

Livermore CA, Robertson Park



Summer is nearly here horseshoe pitchers. June 11 will be the official launch of summer when the 2011 East Bay Summer Series Kicks Off! EBSS is happy to announce the latest title sponsor for Summer Kick-Off, the V&E Club. Team D Nozzle’s Dale Garret was instrumental in getting this partnership finalized and both parties couldn’t be happier. I promise all participants BIG surprises come game day. The V&E Club will be the official bar for EBSS in 2011. If you are in the area, go give Dale a hard time and grab a drink.



What is happening in the Horseshoe Community?

We are less than a month away, so many teams training programs have already been in full swing. Team Rockstar’s Marc Bull’s 2011 preparation starts with grooming tips from Ron Swanson



P-Town Tossers Marti Gilbert & Nicky Benson have been busy off season training for the Summer Series, looks like they have hankering for bling we will see what these two do come June eleven. Steve Gibson & Eric Kramer have reached agreement that will see these two make another run at the 2011 Summer Series cup. Some other team developments involve Tony “Festus” Loos has been released from his partnership from his former teammate Justin Dawkins. EBSS does not know all the details, but the Handsome Brothers are still involved in many financial deals together but their busy schedules are what forced this horseshoe team to split. Loos has already confirmed he is on a team and will be at the opening round June 11. Our friends in Chico & Modesto (Scott Slattery and Joey Hartless) have not confirmed if they are in for June 11. Peter Z & Gino of San Francisco Horseshoe Pitching Club (SFHPC) have a busy May & June competing in several of the area’s premier event; they are going to be feeling good in June.


Stay tuned next week I will be sending my updates from the Far East.
Get out to your local pits and pitch some shoes god damn it!


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What is happening in the horseshoe community

4/19/2011

Livermore CA, Robertson Park


Ladies and gentlemen it has arrived, the 2011 horseshoe pitching season. Once again the battle for the Eastbay Summer Series will commence at the famous Robertson Park Horseshoe Grounds. Brad Stangle and Eric Frago may have the lost the last tournament in 2010, but they had a large enough points lead to take home the cup for the second straight year. It was refreshing to have Team Horseshoes-N-Beer show everyone that Team Six Packs armor can be dented. Stangle and Frago have pretty big targets on their backs for 2011 with everyone gunning for them, could we see new champions? On to horseshoe pitching rumors…
In 2011 may we see Steve Gibson, of the once powerful Dead Ringers, possibly with a new partner? No word if Steve has been holding tryouts but I do know Eric Kramer’s contract was up in 2010. On a recent visit to the SFHPC web site I noticed their 2011 calendar is posted and EBSS & SFHPC have no conflicting dates, so we should expect more Teams from SF heading out to the sunny Eastbay for some action. Dale Garret and Jeff Alley, otherwise known as Team D Nozzle, have been gearing up for 2011 and for sure we will see them in the top 5 once again. One of the biggest stories is the return of Team Hustla. Paul Johnston and Mickey Vaith had to sit twenty eleven out due to Mickey sustaining a near career ending injury. Hopefully the team will have been training and will try to get the title back in 2011. As always, the Hyphy Wifeys will be a threat to make the finals, and with the weather getting better you can bet Lorrisa Wayne has started her training in El Sobrante. As always the usual suspects will be back at Robertson come June 11:

• Paul Everett & Matt Arterburn with their fancy uniforms

• Joe Pereira & Scott Kramer looking to finally not go 2 and OUT
  
• Team John Wayne may have been a hot team to watch in 2010, consistently making the top 5 in almost every appearance,; we will see what they have in store for the fans in 2011.
  
• Horseshoes N Beer John Mendoza and Elias Beltran made the trip from San Jose last year to shock the horseshoe community by beating Team Six pack, we will see if the duo returns for 2011.
  
• Several athletes from Crossfit San Jose came out to Livermore to get a taste of EBSS events and we could see more competition from these southbay players.
  
• Still no word from The Reservoir Dogs camp if they are in for 2011.
  
• The always entertaining and classy Team SNUS United States also have been keeping awfully quiet. Ryan Brown may not be training to make the EBSS podium but recently found himself on different podium in Monterey, California at the Sea Otter Classic. Nice work Ryan.
  

• EBSS southern California promoter, Tim Sacks, has been getting the word out in the LBC about the series so we could see more teams making the trip to the bay area.

Finally, the EBSS staff has been meeting to help improve the action and get the games to happen more smoothly & efficiently more on that in May.
Stay tune for some big news about the Summer Kick-Off in the coming weeks.


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