Bentley Horseshoe Tournament 2019
The Bentley Horseshoe Club was once again able to host a successful Fair /Rodeo horseshoe tournament for 2019 because of the continued impressive community support and some volunteers.
We were actually up in numbers over the 2 days! Many played both days. Participants and guests really seem to enjoy playing horseshoes in Bentley and taking in some of the other events during our town's annual rodeo and fair.
We were actually up in numbers over the 2 days! Many played both days. Participants and guests really seem to enjoy playing horseshoes in Bentley and taking in some of the other events during our town's annual rodeo and fair.
On the first day of the tournament, Saturday, there were 6 different classes with 33 participants in two rounds of "Singles" play. Councillor Neil Maki again attended the opening and threw out the ceremonial first shoe.
On Sunday, in "Doubles" play, there were a full 8 teams with some junior players included. Weather was "iffy" but we got through it.
Thank you to our special 2019 sponsors/donors:
Bentley & District Ag Society
Teamworks Fabricating Ltd.
Shir-Al Welding Ltd.
Greg & Sandy Beavis
Bentley Cycle Inc
Servus Credit Union (Bentley)
Sunny Exterior Painting (B. Spycher)
Bentley IDA Pharmacy
Nutrien Ag Solutions (Bentley)
Sunny 94 FM
Town of Bentley
Teamworks Fabricating Ltd.
Shir-Al Welding Ltd.
Greg & Sandy Beavis
Bentley Cycle Inc
Servus Credit Union (Bentley)
Sunny Exterior Painting (B. Spycher)
Bentley IDA Pharmacy
Nutrien Ag Solutions (Bentley)
Sunny 94 FM
Town of Bentley
Bentley Horseshoe Tournament Winners 2018
Some of the Bentley's 2018 Singles winners
The Allan Boettger Memorial Award was again presented for one last time - this year to Doris Winfield and Hazel Heistad (Honorary).
We were down a little in registration numbers but still hosted a good tournament despite the Canadian Championships interfering some. We did have a number of new players come to Bentley this year who really enjoyed playing horseshoes in competition.
Deputy Mayor Neil Maki attended the opening, threw out the ceremonial first shoe, and welcomed visitors. He acknowledged seeing horseshoe players at the pancake breakfast saying he remembered serving them coffee. Horseshoe players do take in and support other town events while here!
There were again 6 classes in two rounds of "Singles" play on a nice day on the Saturday. In the afternoon, some players chose to move to courts more in the shade to the west!
We have again applied to the Alberta Horseshoe Pitcher's Association and received permission for a tournament date on their circuit for August 10, 11, 2019 for next year. Time will tell if we can pull it off again. We need more active members and invite people to try horseshoes. The courts are open to the public.
Deputy Mayor Neil Maki attended the opening, threw out the ceremonial first shoe, and welcomed visitors. He acknowledged seeing horseshoe players at the pancake breakfast saying he remembered serving them coffee. Horseshoe players do take in and support other town events while here!
There were again 6 classes in two rounds of "Singles" play on a nice day on the Saturday. In the afternoon, some players chose to move to courts more in the shade to the west!
We have again applied to the Alberta Horseshoe Pitcher's Association and received permission for a tournament date on their circuit for August 10, 11, 2019 for next year. Time will tell if we can pull it off again. We need more active members and invite people to try horseshoes. The courts are open to the public.
Some of the Bentley's 2018 Doubles players
On the Sunday, in "Doubles" play, where you play with a given partner, there were 5 teams with handicap play. It was cooler and drizzly at the start but got better. After the round robin, there was a sudden death playoff as there was a tie for first place. The eventual winning team included a junior player, playing with a newer player. "Doubles" is a more fun and socialising kind of play that Bentley continues to believe in. Few other places offer it.
This year's rodeo raffle saddle draw was won by a horseshoe player - Vic Preece - a wonderful extra-added surprise for him and for the Sunday horseshoe players. He is a horse rider so really appreciated the value of the saddle. It was nice to know someone that had won and was in attendance!
This year's rodeo raffle saddle draw was won by a horseshoe player - Vic Preece - a wonderful extra-added surprise for him and for the Sunday horseshoe players. He is a horse rider so really appreciated the value of the saddle. It was nice to know someone that had won and was in attendance!
Thank you to our special 2018 sponsors/donors:
Bentley & District Ag Society
Teamworks Fabricating Ltd.
Shir-Al Welding Ltd.
Greg & Sandy Beavis
Bentley Cycle Inc.
Servus Credit Union (Bentley)
Bentley IDA Pharmacy
Nutrien Ag Solutions (Bentley)
Bentley Chiropractic Health Centre
Sunny 94 FM (water)
& Town of Bentley.
Teamworks Fabricating Ltd.
Shir-Al Welding Ltd.
Greg & Sandy Beavis
Bentley Cycle Inc.
Servus Credit Union (Bentley)
Bentley IDA Pharmacy
Nutrien Ag Solutions (Bentley)
Bentley Chiropractic Health Centre
Sunny 94 FM (water)
& Town of Bentley.
Thank you to a group of local high school students, who did the spring cleanup of the horseshoe playing area in June 2018, which really helped out the small horseshoe club. Students enjoyed instruction and play at later dates.
Bentley Horseshoe Tournament Winners 2017
Some of the Bentley's 2017 Singles winners
Singles Class winners were: (names engraved on annual perpetual trophy)
“Mixed A”- Alvin Nanninga,“Mixed B”- Roy Spelrum, “Mixed C”- Jim Lea, “Mixed D”- Clarence Sanderman,
Front row: Allan Boettger Memorial Award Winner: McKenna Dux ( a Jr. player), “Jr/PeeWee”- Brayden Christensen, “Mixed E”- Esther Hoerle, “Mixed F”- Sandra Jahn,
“Mixed A”- Alvin Nanninga,“Mixed B”- Roy Spelrum, “Mixed C”- Jim Lea, “Mixed D”- Clarence Sanderman,
Front row: Allan Boettger Memorial Award Winner: McKenna Dux ( a Jr. player), “Jr/PeeWee”- Brayden Christensen, “Mixed E”- Esther Hoerle, “Mixed F”- Sandra Jahn,
There were 6 classes of "Singles" the first day with 29 Alberta and 4 Saskatchewan players including a class of Junior/PeeWee players with 5 players. Not many tournaments are able to hold "junior classes" anymore. Juniors weren't charged an entry fee, and all received prizes (costs covered by the club).
The club also covered the cost of noon lunch for players. After prize presentations at the end of both rounds of play, an enjoyable potluck supper was held. We had a '150 Canada Anniversary' cake that was shared with everyone.
The club also covered the cost of noon lunch for players. After prize presentations at the end of both rounds of play, an enjoyable potluck supper was held. We had a '150 Canada Anniversary' cake that was shared with everyone.
Some of the Bentley's 2017 Doubles players
For Saturday Doubles: (names engraved on perpetual Doubles trophy)
"A" Doubles Winner was Myrna Kissick & George Rollingson( after a 3-way playoff )
"B" Doubles Winner was Alex Wiersma & Jake DeGagne
The Overall Doubles Winner, after the playoff, was Alex Wiersma & Jake DeGagne
"A" Doubles Winner was Myrna Kissick & George Rollingson( after a 3-way playoff )
"B" Doubles Winner was Alex Wiersma & Jake DeGagne
The Overall Doubles Winner, after the playoff, was Alex Wiersma & Jake DeGagne
On the Sunday, in "Doubles" play, where you play with a given partner, there were two divisions. There were 4 teams in each division, with a playoff between the winners of the two sections. Not many places still host a "Fun Doubles" day of play, but Bentley persists. Our club wants FUN to remain part of horseshoe pitching. We want people to mix and play with/against new people.
THANKS TO: our team of Pearl, Cody, Hazel, June, Tammy, lunch volunteers and others who worked so hard!
Thank you to our wonderful 2017
sponsors / donors:
Bentley & District Ag Society, Servus Credit Union (Bentley),Teamworks Fabricating Ltd., Shir-Al Welding Ltd., Greg & Sandy Beavis, Bentley IDA Pharmacy, Crop Production Services (Travis Stoklosa, Bentley), Bentley Chiropractic Health Centre, KALTIRE (Jim Hancock, Lacombe), Sunny 94 FM (water), & Town of Bentley.
sponsors / donors:
Bentley & District Ag Society, Servus Credit Union (Bentley),Teamworks Fabricating Ltd., Shir-Al Welding Ltd., Greg & Sandy Beavis, Bentley IDA Pharmacy, Crop Production Services (Travis Stoklosa, Bentley), Bentley Chiropractic Health Centre, KALTIRE (Jim Hancock, Lacombe), Sunny 94 FM (water), & Town of Bentley.
Bentley Horseshoe Tournament Winners 2016
Some of the Bentley's 2016 Singles winners
Some of the Bentley's 2016 Singles Winners
Bentley 2016 Singles horseshoe tournament winners were Garrett Christensen, Omar Corbiere, Steve Moody, Allen Budd, Myrna Kissick, Irene Nanninga, Paul DeGagne, Judy Coninx (winner of the Allan Boettger Memorial), Sandra Jahn, and missing is Alex Wiersma
Bentley 2016 Singles horseshoe tournament winners were Garrett Christensen, Omar Corbiere, Steve Moody, Allen Budd, Myrna Kissick, Irene Nanninga, Paul DeGagne, Judy Coninx (winner of the Allan Boettger Memorial), Sandra Jahn, and missing is Alex Wiersma
There were nine classes of “Singles” on the Saturday with the name of each class winner engraved on the John Talsma Memorial perpetual club trophy.
Top winners in "Singles" play were: 30' Men's - Steve Moody from Wetaskiwin, second Lyle Olmstead out of a class of 5; Mixed A - Myrna Kissick from Innisfail, second Tammy Christensen from Regina out of a class of 4; Mixed B - Irene Nanninga from Spruce Grove, second Bill Hinds from Alsike out of a class of 6 (they were tied and had to play off); Mixed C - Paul DeGagne from Red Deer, second Winnona Kilbourn from Red Deer out of a class of 5.
In the Mixed D there was a three-way tie. After the playoffs, first was Alex Wiersma from Red Deer, second was Clarence Hoffman from Wetaskiwin, and third was Jake DeGagne from Red Deer out of a class of 5.
Winning Mixed E - Allen Budd, second Janice Drader from Wetaskiwin out of a class of 5; Mixed F - Omar Corbiere from Lethbridge, second Dave Hynne from Edmonton out of a class of 4; Mixed G - Sandra Jahn, second Olga Corbiere from Lethbridge out of a class of 4; Pee Wee - Garrett Christensen from Regina, second Brayden Christensen from Regina out of a class of 5.
Top winners in "Singles" play were: 30' Men's - Steve Moody from Wetaskiwin, second Lyle Olmstead out of a class of 5; Mixed A - Myrna Kissick from Innisfail, second Tammy Christensen from Regina out of a class of 4; Mixed B - Irene Nanninga from Spruce Grove, second Bill Hinds from Alsike out of a class of 6 (they were tied and had to play off); Mixed C - Paul DeGagne from Red Deer, second Winnona Kilbourn from Red Deer out of a class of 5.
In the Mixed D there was a three-way tie. After the playoffs, first was Alex Wiersma from Red Deer, second was Clarence Hoffman from Wetaskiwin, and third was Jake DeGagne from Red Deer out of a class of 5.
Winning Mixed E - Allen Budd, second Janice Drader from Wetaskiwin out of a class of 5; Mixed F - Omar Corbiere from Lethbridge, second Dave Hynne from Edmonton out of a class of 4; Mixed G - Sandra Jahn, second Olga Corbiere from Lethbridge out of a class of 4; Pee Wee - Garrett Christensen from Regina, second Brayden Christensen from Regina out of a class of 5.
Some of the Bentley's 2016 Doubles players
(Back row) Janice Drader and Riley Prevost, Alex Wiersma and Matt Coninx, Tammy Christensen and Ray Prevost.
(Middle row) George Kollingson and Brayden Christensen, Betty DeGagne and Garrett Christensen, Alvin Nanninga and Jake DeGagne.
(Front row) "B" winners Clarence Hoffman and Darcy Benoit, "A" winners Myrna Kissik and Wes Walker, second in "A" Irene Nanninga and Steve Moody.
(Middle row) George Kollingson and Brayden Christensen, Betty DeGagne and Garrett Christensen, Alvin Nanninga and Jake DeGagne.
(Front row) "B" winners Clarence Hoffman and Darcy Benoit, "A" winners Myrna Kissik and Wes Walker, second in "A" Irene Nanninga and Steve Moody.
In “Doubles” play on Sunday there were two groupings for the nine teams with the winning team's names engraved on the club's Doubles perpetual trophy.
Winning all of their games in the "A" Division were Myrna Kissick from Innisfail and Wes Walker from Surrey, B.C. and winning all of their games in the "B" Division were Clarence Hoffman from Wetaskiwin and Darcy Benoit from High River. Second in the "A" was Steve Moody and Irene Nanninga. Second in the "B" was Janice Drader and Riley Prevost.
Winning all of their games in the "A" Division were Myrna Kissick from Innisfail and Wes Walker from Surrey, B.C. and winning all of their games in the "B" Division were Clarence Hoffman from Wetaskiwin and Darcy Benoit from High River. Second in the "A" was Steve Moody and Irene Nanninga. Second in the "B" was Janice Drader and Riley Prevost.
Bentley horseshoe club ends season on higher note
June Norvila photos
Thank you to our wonderful 2016
sponsors / donors:
Bentley & District Ag Society
Servus Credit Union (Bentley)
Greg & Sandy Beavis
Shir-Al Welding Ltd.
Teamworks Fabricating Ltd.
Bentley IDA Pharmacy
Crop Production Services (Bentley)
Bentley Chiropractic Health Centre
Kal Tire (Lacombe)
Sunny 94 FM (water)
sponsors / donors:
Bentley & District Ag Society
Servus Credit Union (Bentley)
Greg & Sandy Beavis
Shir-Al Welding Ltd.
Teamworks Fabricating Ltd.
Bentley IDA Pharmacy
Crop Production Services (Bentley)
Bentley Chiropractic Health Centre
Kal Tire (Lacombe)
Sunny 94 FM (water)
Bentley Horseshoe Tournament Winners 2015
A BIG THANK YOU to all, including club members, the volunteers and players, donors and sponsors, and everyone else who continue to support our August fair/rodeo horseshoe tournament.
There were five classes in Singles play at the Bentley Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday, August 8. Each class winner's name is engraved on the John Talsma Memorial perpetual club trophy.
Plans are to hold our 2016 tournament on August 6, 7 with Bentley's annual fair/rodeo again if we can. We need more club members to continue.
There were five classes in Singles play at the Bentley Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday, August 8. Each class winner's name is engraved on the John Talsma Memorial perpetual club trophy.
Plans are to hold our 2016 tournament on August 6, 7 with Bentley's annual fair/rodeo again if we can. We need more club members to continue.
Allan Boettger Memorial award photo:
On hand for the Allan Boettger Memorial award presentation were Allan's sister Hazel Heistad, 2015 winner of the award Tammy Christensen, Allan's wife Pearl Boettger, and daughter Sharon Schrauwen from Red Deer.
On hand for the Allan Boettger Memorial award presentation were Allan's sister Hazel Heistad, 2015 winner of the award Tammy Christensen, Allan's wife Pearl Boettger, and daughter Sharon Schrauwen from Red Deer.
The 2016 recipients of the Allan Boettger Memorial V.I.P. Award, started in 2011, was Judy Coninx, with club president Paul Norvila an honorary recipient. This award recognizes volunteers/good sports each year.
The 2015 recipient of the Allan Boettger Memorial V.I.P. Award, started in 2011, was Tammy Christensen from Regina. Allan's wife Pearl had daughter Sharon Schrauwen from Red Deer make the draw.
Some of the Bentley's 2015 Singles players
Back row: Joan Miller, Tammy Christensen, Kevin Cuthbert, Bruce Grandel, Terry Zukiwsky, Cindy Ekkel.
Middle row: Wies Valckx, "B Mixed" winner Bill Hinds, "D Mixed" winner Esther Hoerle, Marion Wilson, Myrna Kissick.
Front row: Con Taks, Emvie Antonio, Brayden Christensen, Garrett Christensen.
(Many class winners were missing for the picture.)
Middle row: Wies Valckx, "B Mixed" winner Bill Hinds, "D Mixed" winner Esther Hoerle, Marion Wilson, Myrna Kissick.
Front row: Con Taks, Emvie Antonio, Brayden Christensen, Garrett Christensen.
(Many class winners were missing for the picture.)
2015 Saturday Singles Winners were:
40 Foot Men - Steve Moody from Wetaskiwin. 2nd - Bruce Grandel from Calgary. 3rd - Kevin Cuthbert from Calgary.
Mixed A - Lyle Olmstead from Claresholm. 2nd - Tammy Christensen from Regina. 3rd - Myrna Kissick from Innisfail.
Mixed B - Bill Hinds from Alsike. 2nd - Matt Coninx from Innisfail. 3rd - Charlie Whatley from Innisfail.
Mixed C - Stuart Little from Innisfail. 2nd - Noel Peterson from Ponoka. 3rd - Con Taks from Innisfail. 4th - Jean Miller.
Mixed D - Esther Hoerle from Innisfail. 2nd - Brayden Christensen from Regina. 3rd - Dave Hynne from Edmonton. 4th - Terry Zukiwsky from Gull Lake.
40 Foot Men - Steve Moody from Wetaskiwin. 2nd - Bruce Grandel from Calgary. 3rd - Kevin Cuthbert from Calgary.
Mixed A - Lyle Olmstead from Claresholm. 2nd - Tammy Christensen from Regina. 3rd - Myrna Kissick from Innisfail.
Mixed B - Bill Hinds from Alsike. 2nd - Matt Coninx from Innisfail. 3rd - Charlie Whatley from Innisfail.
Mixed C - Stuart Little from Innisfail. 2nd - Noel Peterson from Ponoka. 3rd - Con Taks from Innisfail. 4th - Jean Miller.
Mixed D - Esther Hoerle from Innisfail. 2nd - Brayden Christensen from Regina. 3rd - Dave Hynne from Edmonton. 4th - Terry Zukiwsky from Gull Lake.
Some of the Bentley's 2015 Doubles players
Back row: Wies Valckx, Marion Wilson, Kevin Cuthbert, "Doubles" winners Myrna Kissick and Garrett Christensen, Kay Born.
Front row: Brayden Christensen, Tammy Christensen, Emvie Antonio. (Some players were missing.)
Front row: Brayden Christensen, Tammy Christensen, Emvie Antonio. (Some players were missing.)
There were five teams August 9 for “Doubles Play" on Sunday. Top winner gets their names on the annual perpetual trophy and top prize money.
2015 Doubles Winners were:
1st - Myrna Kissick / Garrett Christensen
2nd - Emvie Antonio / Weis Valckx
3rd - Tammy Christensen / Brayden Christensen
4th - Kevin Cuthbert / Marion Wilson
2015 Doubles Winners were:
1st - Myrna Kissick / Garrett Christensen
2nd - Emvie Antonio / Weis Valckx
3rd - Tammy Christensen / Brayden Christensen
4th - Kevin Cuthbert / Marion Wilson
Bentley's 2015 "Doubles Play" winning team
Junior player Garrett Christensen from Regina and Myrna Kissick from Innisfail.
Thank you to our wonderful 2015 sponsors / donors:
Bentley & District Ag Society
Servus Credit Union (Bentley)
Greg & Sandy Beavis
Shir-Al Welding Ltd.
Teamworks Fabricating Ltd.
Bentley IDA Pharmacy
Crop Production Services (Bentley)
Bentley Chiropractic Health Centre
Kal Tire (Lacombe)
Gull Lake/Deer Creek Gas Co-op
D & M Concrete Products Ltd.
Sunny 94 FM
Bentley & District Ag Society
Servus Credit Union (Bentley)
Greg & Sandy Beavis
Shir-Al Welding Ltd.
Teamworks Fabricating Ltd.
Bentley IDA Pharmacy
Crop Production Services (Bentley)
Bentley Chiropractic Health Centre
Kal Tire (Lacombe)
Gull Lake/Deer Creek Gas Co-op
D & M Concrete Products Ltd.
Sunny 94 FM
Bentley Horseshoe Tournament Winners 2014
Doubles players August 10, 2014
Back row: 2nd place Harry Ekkel, 4th place Clarence Hoffman, Ray Prevost, 4th place Brayden Christensen, 5th place Logan Mehls.
Center row: Cindy Ekkel, 2nd place Kay Born, 5th place Hazel Heistad, 3rd place Elaine Sanderman and partner Winnona Kilbourn.
Front row: junior Cheyenne Yellowbird, 1st place partners Clarence Sanderman and Tammy Christensen holding the annual perpetual Doubles trophy, 5th place Garrett Christensen, and junior Troy Mantai.
Back row: 2nd place Harry Ekkel, 4th place Clarence Hoffman, Ray Prevost, 4th place Brayden Christensen, 5th place Logan Mehls.
Center row: Cindy Ekkel, 2nd place Kay Born, 5th place Hazel Heistad, 3rd place Elaine Sanderman and partner Winnona Kilbourn.
Front row: junior Cheyenne Yellowbird, 1st place partners Clarence Sanderman and Tammy Christensen holding the annual perpetual Doubles trophy, 5th place Garrett Christensen, and junior Troy Mantai.
A BIG THANK YOU to all, including club members, the volunteers and players, donors and sponsors, and everyone else who supported our successful 2014 August fair/rodeo horseshoe tournament.
For Saturday's “Singles Play” there were 128 official games played in six different classes with 5,860 shoes thrown of which 1,051 were ringers.
2014 Singles Winners were:
Mixed A - Fred Broska from Ponoka. 2nd - Tammy Christensen from Regina. 3rd - Myrna Kissick from Innisfail.
Mixed B - Paul Degagne from Red Deer. 2nd - Noel Peterson from Ponoka. 3rd - Ray Prevost from High Prairie.
Mixed C - Cindy Ekkel from Wetaskiwin. 2nd - George Beutler from Leduc. 3rd - Hazel Heistad from Lacombe.
Mixed D - Stuart Little from Innisfail. 2nd - Con Taks from Innisfail. 3rd - Clarence Hoffman from Wetaskiwin.
Mixed E - Esther Hoerle from Innisfail. 2nd - Elaine Sanderman from Bowden. 3rd - Harry Ekkel from Wetaskiwin.
Juniors - Brayden Christensen from Regina. 2nd - Troy Mantai from Wetaskiwin. 3rd - Jase Nelson from Innisfail.
There were seven teams in one big grouping for “Doubles Play" on Sunday with all teams paid back something thanks to our generous donors and sponsors.
2014 Doubles Winners were:
1st - Tammy Christensen from Regina and playing partner Clarence Sanderman from Bowden.
2nd - Kay Born from Red Deer and Harry Ekkel from Wetaskiwin.
3rd - Winnona Kilbourn from Red Deer and Elaine Sanderman from Bowden.
4th - Hazel Heistad from Lacombe / Logan Mehls from Bentley / Garrett Christensen from Regina.
The 2014 recipient of the Allan Boettger Memorial V.I.P. Award, started in 2011, was Harry Ekkel from Wetaskiwin.
The 50/50 draw winner was Len Tabler from Wetaskiwin.
Plans are to hold our 2015 tournament on August 8, 9 with the fair/rodeo and Bentley's centennial celebrations. We may do something special for Bentley's 100th anniversary next year, so bring along the oldest horseshoes you can find.
For Saturday's “Singles Play” there were 128 official games played in six different classes with 5,860 shoes thrown of which 1,051 were ringers.
2014 Singles Winners were:
Mixed A - Fred Broska from Ponoka. 2nd - Tammy Christensen from Regina. 3rd - Myrna Kissick from Innisfail.
Mixed B - Paul Degagne from Red Deer. 2nd - Noel Peterson from Ponoka. 3rd - Ray Prevost from High Prairie.
Mixed C - Cindy Ekkel from Wetaskiwin. 2nd - George Beutler from Leduc. 3rd - Hazel Heistad from Lacombe.
Mixed D - Stuart Little from Innisfail. 2nd - Con Taks from Innisfail. 3rd - Clarence Hoffman from Wetaskiwin.
Mixed E - Esther Hoerle from Innisfail. 2nd - Elaine Sanderman from Bowden. 3rd - Harry Ekkel from Wetaskiwin.
Juniors - Brayden Christensen from Regina. 2nd - Troy Mantai from Wetaskiwin. 3rd - Jase Nelson from Innisfail.
There were seven teams in one big grouping for “Doubles Play" on Sunday with all teams paid back something thanks to our generous donors and sponsors.
2014 Doubles Winners were:
1st - Tammy Christensen from Regina and playing partner Clarence Sanderman from Bowden.
2nd - Kay Born from Red Deer and Harry Ekkel from Wetaskiwin.
3rd - Winnona Kilbourn from Red Deer and Elaine Sanderman from Bowden.
4th - Hazel Heistad from Lacombe / Logan Mehls from Bentley / Garrett Christensen from Regina.
The 2014 recipient of the Allan Boettger Memorial V.I.P. Award, started in 2011, was Harry Ekkel from Wetaskiwin.
The 50/50 draw winner was Len Tabler from Wetaskiwin.
Plans are to hold our 2015 tournament on August 8, 9 with the fair/rodeo and Bentley's centennial celebrations. We may do something special for Bentley's 100th anniversary next year, so bring along the oldest horseshoes you can find.
Some horseshoe players in action August 10, 2014.
Harry Ekkel was presented with the annual Allan Boettger Memorial V.I.P. Award by club statistician Pearl Boettger.
Some of the Singles players August 9, 2014
Back Row: Ray Prevost, Clarence Hoffman, Matt Coninx, George Beutler, Hazel Heistad, Kay Born, Cheyenne Yellowbird.
Centre Row: Charlie Whatley, Clarence Sanderman, Tammy Christensen, Elaine Sanderman, Winnona Kilbourn.
Front Row: Myrna Kissick, Harry Ekkel, Esther Hoerle, Cindy Ekkel, Brayden Christensen holding the John Talsma Memorial trophy, Troy Mantai, Garrett Christensen
Back Row: Ray Prevost, Clarence Hoffman, Matt Coninx, George Beutler, Hazel Heistad, Kay Born, Cheyenne Yellowbird.
Centre Row: Charlie Whatley, Clarence Sanderman, Tammy Christensen, Elaine Sanderman, Winnona Kilbourn.
Front Row: Myrna Kissick, Harry Ekkel, Esther Hoerle, Cindy Ekkel, Brayden Christensen holding the John Talsma Memorial trophy, Troy Mantai, Garrett Christensen
Thank you to our wonderful 2014
sponsors / donors:
Bentley & District Ag Society
Servus Credit Union (Bentley)
Greg & Sandy Beavis
Shir-Al Welding Ltd.
Teamworks Fabricating Ltd.
Bentley IDA Pharmacy
Bentley Chiropractic Health Centre
Crop Production Services (Bentley)
D & M Concrete Products Ltd.
Kal Tire (Lacombe)
Sunny 94 FM
sponsors / donors:
Bentley & District Ag Society
Servus Credit Union (Bentley)
Greg & Sandy Beavis
Shir-Al Welding Ltd.
Teamworks Fabricating Ltd.
Bentley IDA Pharmacy
Bentley Chiropractic Health Centre
Crop Production Services (Bentley)
D & M Concrete Products Ltd.
Kal Tire (Lacombe)
Sunny 94 FM
Bentley Horseshoe Tournament Winners 2013

2013 "Singles" Classes Winners (Saturday)
From top left clockwise: Men's "A" Bruce Grandel from Calgary, Mixed "B" Noel Peterson from Ponoka, Ladies "A" Hazel Heistad from Lacombe, Elders "A" Don Courville from Cochrane, Missing from photo was Mixed "A" Myrna Kissick from Innisfail and Mixed "C" Dave Hynne from Edmonton. Hynne also won the Allan Boettger Memorial V.I.P. Award
From top left clockwise: Men's "A" Bruce Grandel from Calgary, Mixed "B" Noel Peterson from Ponoka, Ladies "A" Hazel Heistad from Lacombe, Elders "A" Don Courville from Cochrane, Missing from photo was Mixed "A" Myrna Kissick from Innisfail and Mixed "C" Dave Hynne from Edmonton. Hynne also won the Allan Boettger Memorial V.I.P. Award
2013 "Doubles" Winners (Sunday)
Left-Right: "B" Doubles Team: Cliff Miller from Red Deer & Hazel Heistad from Lacombe
"A" Doubles Team: Steve Moody from Wetaskiwin & Dave Koch from Calgary
"A" Doubles Team: Steve Moody from Wetaskiwin & Dave Koch from Calgary
Sponsors
Hosted by Bentley Horseshoe Club
and many
Volunteers and Helpers
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Sanctioned by the Alberta Horseshoe Pitchers Association
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Thank you to all the gracious Tournament Sponsors who Supported our 2013 Tournament!!
Bentley & District Ag Society
Greg & Sandy Beavis
Shir-Al Welding Ltd.
Teamworks Fabricating Ltd.
Servus Credit Union (Bentley)
Kal Tire (Lacombe)
Bentley IDA Pharmacy
D & M Concrete Products Ltd.
Bentley Chiropractic Health Center
Crop Production Services (Bentley)
Sunny 94 FM
Hosted by Bentley Horseshoe Club
and many
Volunteers and Helpers
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Sanctioned by the Alberta Horseshoe Pitchers Association
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Thank you to all the gracious Tournament Sponsors who Supported our 2013 Tournament!!
Bentley & District Ag Society
Greg & Sandy Beavis
Shir-Al Welding Ltd.
Teamworks Fabricating Ltd.
Servus Credit Union (Bentley)
Kal Tire (Lacombe)
Bentley IDA Pharmacy
D & M Concrete Products Ltd.
Bentley Chiropractic Health Center
Crop Production Services (Bentley)
Sunny 94 FM
Bentley Horseshoe Tournament Winners 2012

2012 "Singles" Winners (Saturday)
Front row: Men's "C" Cliff Miller, Mixed "B" Jim Lea, Mixed "A" Alvin Nanninga, Mixed "B" Wade Katzmarzyk, and Junior Boys Bradan Madu
Back row: Mixed "C" Bill Moody, Mixed "E" Alan Peers, Mixed "D" Doreen Peers, Allan Boettger Memorial plaque David Kilbourn, Men's "A" Ray Madu
2012 "Doubles" Winners (Sunday)
1st: Alvin Nanninga & Rick Clark
2nd: Myrna Kissick & Wies Valckx