Horseshoes in the Backyard?!
The Court Reporter
Today, I reflect back on my experience at the backyard tournament in Beaumont, California over Memorial Day weekend. This event saw over 92 teams, which is 184 players from across the Southwest USA in action for a nice purse. I joined the "backyardigans" on Sunday of the Memorial Weekend for the 25th Annual Avila Tournament and wow was I impressed. Enjoy this episode as I reflect back on the weekend.
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Team World w/Jeff Secord
The Court Reporter
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome! Jeff Secord of Wisconsin enters the studio, in a unique way, and talks to us about the upcoming 38th Annual Team World! Team World is a team of 4 singles competition that takes place annually in Beloit, Wisconsin! Team from all over the USA and Canada pitch and enjoy this event. Jeff speaks on the history of team world, the excitement, directoship, format, game play, fun fast facts! Everything! Sit back this is a long one. Two hours of strictly TEAM WORLD! Team World will be played May 17-19, 2024 at Telfer Park in Beloit, Wisconsin, USA. Check it out at...
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Social Media/Promotions w/Michelle Foard
The Court Reporter
Michelle Foard, Social Media guru joins me in the studio today. We talk about social media platforms, benefits of social media, and how to get started. Michelle explores promotional ideas and topics with me. She opens up her social media experience and time for members and non members to really see what it brings to the table. Michelle has a TikTok page that has over HALF A MILLION views on some videos and over A QUARTER OF A MILLION views on others. She won the NHPA Acheivement Award last year for all her work in social media. Take a journey with me as we deep dive into social media and...
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Horseshoe Chat w/Josh Olson
The Court Reporter
Today my good friend Josh Olson joins me and we discuss nothing more than horseshoe chat! Nothing specific is covered in this episode, a true podcast. Podcasts are usually off the whim friends talking random topics. We talk about horseshoe tournaments, odd on favorites in those. Talk about our magical horseshoes we pitch with amougst other great things in our horseshoe world. Nothing specific just "off the stake" horseshoe chat! Enjoy!
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Horseshoes and Handicap... that is the question?!
The Court Reporter
Today we have Mr. Jerry Smith of Ohio join me in the studio. Jerry is a former NHPA Vice President, Calif & Idaho State Sec/Treas, and NHPA Hall of Fame member. He has an extensive resume for horseshoe pitching. Jerry joins me on chatting about the wonderful world of handicapping. We talk a bit about the history of horseshoes, why handicap is necessary. What gives in handicap and why even consider it? A great podcast for you listeners to enjoy. Welcome to the Court Reporter!
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Point play v. Shoe play...What's your pleasure?
The Court Reporter
On this episode I ramble on about point play tournaments vs. shoe play tournaments. Stressing that your mentality of either tournament could be affected based on how you prepare. Speaking from experience, I know my mental game is different when I try to complete both of them. Looking onward and forward to the future, I speak about how maybe point play is going "out of style?!" Enjoy this episode as I nose dive down the rabbit hole of Points vs. Shoes.
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IT and NHPA WT Setup w/Josh Olson
The Court Reporter
In this episode we deep dive into the I.T. world of NHPA and horseshoe pitching with NHPA's 5th Vice President Josh Olson! Josh talks about scoreholio and it's possibilities with the World Tournament as well as I.T. setup, I.T. advancement, and the stat room at the world tournament. Josh brings 10 years of experience to the table, as well as a multi-Minnesota state champion, WT 40' and Juniors championship qualifier. Enjoy this episode as we take it to the I.T. side.
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Pilot
The Court Reporter
Wow! The pilot episode for The Court Reporter. This episode introduces the intentions of the podcast as well and introduces myself, Dalton, as the producer/host. I hope this podcast does great things, let me know of topics you'd like covered. This is not sponsored by NHPA and this is not an official publication of them. Shoutouts and sponsored segments are avail, just let me know. This is to be informative and not controversial. Enjoy!
info_outlineMichelle Foard, Social Media guru joins me in the studio today. We talk about social media platforms, benefits of social media, and how to get started. Michelle explores promotional ideas and topics with me. She opens up her social media experience and time for members and non members to really see what it brings to the table. Michelle has a TikTok page that has over HALF A MILLION views on some videos and over A QUARTER OF A MILLION views on others. She won the NHPA Acheivement Award last year for all her work in social media. Take a journey with me as we deep dive into social media and promotions.