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Double Ringer Newsletter, February 2026

President’s Pitch

January started our year of pitching to a great start.  The New Years Doubles, Sheila Shepard Open and the President’s Open.  Looks like they had a great time.  

February starts with Team Colorado. Currently there are  5 teams competing.  February 20 is the CHPA Fundraiser.  Last year’s fundraiser raised enough money to help with the 4 state events.  Monies were used for food, prizes and other miscellaneous expenses which occur when running a state event. For this tournament, trophies/prizes will be handed out instead of cash.  This is a sanctioned event so it will earn you a credit towards state and the World Tournament. 


As I mentioned in last month’s DR I am forming committees to help promote and make our sport more enjoyable.  I have not had anyone volunteer to participate.  We need help! There are a handful of people that run our chapter and if we could get a few more it would help with expanding our sport in Colorado.  All committees will be done virtually and will report at the CHPA meetings in April and October.  


Committees: . 

  1. Membership promotion

  2. Youth program 

  3. League promotion

  4. State events sponsorships


Just a reminder that March 1st is the deadline to submit changes to the CHPA Constitution and By-Laws. They will be reviewed at the April general meeting and all active members are welcomed to come and participate in the meeting.


That’s it for now.  See you at the pits.
Vicki
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