Temporary President	1st Vice President	2nd Vice President
Carl Otto 5102 Montebello Circle Richmond, Va 23231 804-648-3041	Fred Mullenix 6286 Dahlia Rd Mechanicsville, Va 23111 804-559-1171
3rd Vice President	Secretary / Treasurer	Statistician
	Kevin Snelgrove P.O. Box 625. Stuarts Draft, VA 24477 (540) 337-4689	Carl Otto 5102 Montebello Circle Richmond, Va 23231 804-648-3041
	Club / Tournament Director

VaHPA News & Updates                  March 31,2001

What's wrong with this picture? By Kevin Snelgrove  ___ Click on the pictures to enlarge.  Where are the pitchers? Carl Otto has been working with the City of Richmond over the years building these courts. Seven courts are in the ground and 5 more are going to be built this year. The courts have fencing and lights and plenty of parking. What's wrong with this picture? I'll ask you?where are the pitchers?  These courts are beautiful! Lots of shade and a mere 1 1/2 miles off the Interstate, right in the heart of our State Capitol. I met with Allen Rothert (Richmond Parks and Recreation Coordinator), Monday March 25th and driving to the courts, through the historical district of Richmond, I was amazed at the scenery and the architecture of the buildings. Simply up and over the hill and you're in the park. A beautiful "frisbee golf course" surrounds the horseshoe courts. Right beside the park is a residential neighborhood. There is no distracting noise from other park activities or surroundings. I can't think of a more perfect setting.  Carl needs some help. He has done an amazing job building these courts. Now lets get some pitchers out there helping him, pitching on a regular basis, and using the courts.  We are planning to call a meeting of the local Richmond pitchers at the park. The date hasn't been firmed up yet, and when we have it, an invitational mailing will be made to all Richmond area pitchers and it will be advertised in the paper with the time and date. If you want to get involved, please contact me. Kevin Snelgrove, Regional Director (540) 337-4689

From I 64 going East: join I 95 going south and take exit 74B (Franklin St). At the bottom of the off ramp, turn left at the light, right at the next intersection, left onto Main St.  Follow Main St. to left on Williamsburg Ave. Go over the hill, cross the railroad tracks and turn left on Stoney Run Rd. Go about .2 miles to sign on the right. Park on the street and walk to the courts.

From I 95 going North: take the Rt. 33 East exit, exit 74C. Stay in the right fork, proceed south on 17th Street to Broad Street. Turn left on Broad, proceed over Church Hill on Route 60, past Chimborazo Park, down the hill on Government Rd, cross the Railroad tracks and turn right on Stoney Run Rd. About .3 mile to sign on the left. Park on the street by the Horseshoe pits sign and walk to the courts.

From I 64 going West: get off at Airport Drive (Highland Springs Exit 197). Proceed toward the airport until you get to Williamsburg Rd. Turn right on Williamsburg Road. Proceed to Government Rd and turn right. At Stoney Run Rd, turn left and proceed to the sign as per above.