Nothing like the sound of ringers.
“Do something you love and make it happen. Get with your community to preserve local courts. Backyard pitching, it’s big and thriving.”
Backyard pitching - where it starts.
It Starts
Frank Arroyo has played horseshoes for more than 50 years. From pitching at festivals to tournaments, for bragging rights and high stakes games, pitching at pristine courts to alleyways. It all started for Frank in his childhood using rebar for stakes.
Build & Give
In 2012-2013, Frank worked with the City of Lindsay to install new courts in his hometown. His young adult sons and several of their friends were the muscle providing the labor. Longtime friend, Robert Cocagne, donated his talents and drafted the plans. Frank was grateful to all who helped install world class courts in his hometown.
Keep Going
Fast forward, Frank told his wife, Cathy, “Let’s do it.” It was time to help revitalize the courts and partner with his local Park’s Rec. Dept. so the community would have playable courts. This was the beginning of California Horseshoes, founded by Frank Arroyo. Photos below are from Frank’s many years throwing shoes with some of the friends that he met along the way.
California Horseshoes and pitchers from coast to coast have raised $7,970 for kids.
