Minto resident aims to start horseshoe league

Don Roswell of Harriston took Minto Mayor George Bridge’s words seriously when he announced there was money available for Sports and recreation in Minto.

Now Roswell wants to start the Minto Horseshoe League.  He is hoping to spark an interest in youths, their parents, other adults and seniors.

There is potential to start a club for fun or for serious competition, teams, tournaments and a yearly banquet. He is hoping to start with those who are just looking for fun a couple nights a week.

Roswell has approached Bill Raynard and the Clifford Recreation Association and they are willing to support his plan.

Recreation services manager Matt Lubbers and the Town of Minto have offered their support, if the league has sufficient players registered.

Four players are needed to form a team with two spares to rotate over three games a night from 7pm to 9 pm.

The league would start mid-May and run to mid-September.

Player fees are to be worked out, but the costs to Minto will include the construction of the horseshoe pits and the purchase of official horse shoes.

Roswell and recreation facilities manager Al Carr plan to research other leagues in the area and the design of their horseshoe pits. Sign up posters that have been circulated around the Town of Minto.

Roswell, a cancer survivor, is grateful for the support of his family and community and looks forward to starting  a horseshoe league for everyone.

For more information, contact Roswell at  519-338-9964.