BRIEF HISTORY OF HHPA
The Harahan Horseshoe Pitchers Association became the first sanctioned courts in Louisiana in early 1982 when Jack Atchley received charter for State of Louisiana from the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association and the Louisiana Horseshoe Pitcher '92s Association.
Horseshoe pitching started on three courts in Jack '92s backyard where they had league play. When the crowd grew, the city of Harahan was contacted and we were allowed to construct 7 courts on the corner of Soniat Playground and later expanded to 10 courts.
The HHPA was also the site of the 1st state singles tournament in 1985. It was also held in 1986, 1987, and 1988. When other clubs were founded, sites for the tournament were rotated. The state doubles tournament was also started in Harahan.
Both Jack and Elise Atchley were instrumental in starting and making the HHPA in Harahan what it is today.