January 17, 2011
PLAYING RULES – This section explains the playing rules of horseshoes and may specify a general or specific penalty for violations. These rules apply for all NHPA sanctioned events, which includes tournament play and/or league play. All contestants, including pacers and/or league substitutes, must be current NHPA members (see Bylaws for additional information). Failure of contestants to abide by these rules may result in penalties that range from a verbal reminder, to loss of points, to forfeiture of games, or to suspension of membership, while failure of the Tournament/League Officials (or designees) to monitor and enforce these rules could result in penalties to the club or Charter. This same information can also be found on the NHPA website at www.horseshoepitching.com and is recommended for anyone playing the game for recreation or non-sanctioned play.

RULE 6 – SCORING THE GAME, CALLING THE SCORE

Section A – Methods of Scoring

There are two methods of scoring the game of horseshoes: cancellation scoring and count-all scoring. The method of scoring to be used shall be announced by the Tournament/League Officials before the tournament begins. Note: Shoes that land outside of the “in count” area or that are declared foul shoes (see RULE 5) shall score zero (0) points.

1. Cancellation Scoring – In cancellation scoring, the ringers of one contestant cancel the ringers of the opponent. Cancelled ringers are also referred to as “dead” ringers. Note: only one contestant can score in each inning.

(a) Ringer Point Values – The ringer(s) of one contestant cancel the ringer(s) of the opponent. Any cancelled ringer scores zero (0) points. Any un-cancelled (live) ringer scores three (3) points.

(b) Shoes In Count – A shoe six (6”) inches or closer to the stake is “in count” and shall score one (1) point under the following conditions:

1. If there are two (2) cancelled (dead) ringers and no live ringer, the closest shoe to the stake, which is in count, shall score one (1) point.

2. If there are no ringers, the closest shoe in count shall score one (1) point. If the other shoe of the same contestant is the second closest shoe in count, it shall also score one (1) point.

3. If there is one un-cancelled (live) ringer and if the other shoe, of the scoring contestant, is the closest in-count shoe to the stake, it shall score one (1) point (a total of four (4) points).

4. Opposing contestant’s shoes that are touching the stake, or that are in count and determined to be an equal distance from the stake, shall cancel each other and, like cancelled ringers, shall score zero (0) points. In this situation, the next closest shoe in count (if there is one) shall score one (1) point.

2. Count-all Scoring – In count-all scoring, both contestants receive credit for the points they score in each inning.

(a) Point Values – Each contestant may score zero (0), one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), or six (6) points per inning.

(b) Ringers Only – A variation of count-all scoring where the contestants only receive credit for theringers they pitch, for all innings of the game. In this format, each ringer is worth one (1) point. Each contestant may score zero (0), one (1), or two (2) points per inning. This type of scoring should be limited to higher percentage classes. Note: Single points are not countable in this format.

Section B – Calling the Score

2. Cancellation Play

(a) Called By – The score shall be called to the scorekeeper by the contestant who scores one or more points, inning by inning. If no points are scored, the contestant who pitched second in the previous inning will call the score.

(b) The Correct Call – When calling the score, ringers (if made) shall be reported first, and then points (if made). Note: Contestants from different regions may use different phrases for calling the scores. (Recommended and alternative calls can be found in GUIDELINE 2.)

2. Count-all Play

(a) Called By – The score shall be called to the scorekeeper by only one of the two contestants, for the entire game, inning by inning. The person who calls the score shall be determined by Sanctioned League rules, by the Tournament/League Officials, or by the pitchers.

(b) The Correct Call – The caller shall report his/her score first, followed by the opponent’s score. Since there are no cancelled ringers, only number scores shall be reported (see Section A.2, above).

Section CRecording the Score

The score sheet (not the scoring device) shall be the official record of the game. When possible, contestants are encouraged to pay close attention to the score at all times. If a question or discrepancy occurs regarding the correct score, the contestants may approach the scorekeeper between innings (or during their half inning) to clarify the situation. If the discrepancy cannot be corrected to the satisfaction of both contestants, a judge or Tournament/League Official shall be called to make the final decision before play resumes.

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