DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville.
The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of 101 Illinois State Horseshoe Pitchers will compete for the top positions in 15 distinct classes. Men’s Champion Austin Bailey and Elder’s Champion Ken Schaver return to defend their titles. Additionally, new champions will be crowned in the Women’s, Jr. Boys, Jr. Girls, and Cadets categories.
The tournament kicks off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday with the doubles event. The action continues at 8:00 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday with the singles competition. Championship classes begin their first pitches at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, with the final rounds on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Spectators are welcome, and there is no admission fee.