How it started - the family

The Jeff family and their uncles, aunties, cousins, elders, and kids of all ages all started playing in their backyards at the Santa Rosa Rancheria, Lemoore CA. Everyone would “sling” the shoes from 40 feet. Slinging from 40 feet was a family tradition that was passed on for generations. Laughter, competition, great food, and amazing family time was spent pitching shoes. The Slough Slingers were raised watching Big Blue and Uncle Ned Jeff hit the circuit competing and winning tournaments while making new friends. Slough Slingers was the perfect name for the pitchers. They love to “sling shoes”, and they have a peaceful Slough that runs along the Santa Rosa Rancheria that is deeply spiritual and meaningful to these pitchers who deeply love their family and community.

The Slough Slingers launched their first tournament 09-17-22 and blew up the horseshoe pitching world. The Slough Slingers wanted pitchers from far and near to come experience their family tradition built on mutual love for the game.

The tournament is a blind draw, pitching doubles to be the first team to score 21 points for a win. Two losses equals elimination. All are welcome to pitch from 40 feet.