Mark your calendars and make an effort to attend at least one event at each location. It’s the least we can do to show our appreciation for all the hard work our tournament directors put into the planning of each tournament.

Here’s something you may not have thought of… Planning an event is JUST AS MUCH WORK if only 5 people show up as it would be if 30 people show up!

2012 OHPA KICKOFF MEETING
The Alice Howard Mixed Doubles Memorial tournament is schedules for Saturday, April 14 at Meadow Lake Park in Enid. Immediately following, we will meet for food, fellowship and discussion at the Cherokee Strip Baptist Association building located at 2108 E. Maine, Enid. (It is the same place as last year.)

The OHPA will provide beverages, plates and utensils – we just ask that you bring a delicious pot luck dish to share!

OHPA officers will be on hand during this informal meeting to visit with everyone and answer any questions or concerns. Please make plans to join us to meet and greet your fellow pitchers in a non-competitive setting.

JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
In an effort to promote excellence OFF the courts as well as on, the OHPA is prepared to offer a scholarship in the amount of $150 to an active Junior horseshoe pitcher based on scholastic merit and NHPA participation.

To be considered, fill out the scholarship form, follow all instructions and return to OHPA Junior Director, Glenn King at 5092 N. Antler Ridge Road, Sand Springs, OK, 74063 by the deadline of June 21. Forms may be scanned and emailed to soncntry@aol.com .

The 2012 NHPA World Horseshoe Pitching Championships will be held in Knoxville, TN, July 30 through August 11.

Entry deadline is May 17. Adults who plan to enter MUST have pitched in a minimum of FOUR (4) NHPA sanctioned events in the twelve-month period prior to the deadline date. All Junior entrants must have pitched in at least one (1) event in that twelve-month period.

As passed at the 2010 annual convention, boys coming out of the Junior division and pitching in the Open Men’s division for the first time WILL require FOUR EVENTS to qualify.

Entry fees are $130 for adults/ $25 for juniors. The pitching schedule will be posted by early June and mailed to all participants who select that option on their entry form.

If you are not sure if your events qualify you for entry, contact one of your state officers for clarification.

Lodging and area information for the Knoxville area, as well as the 2012 World Tournament merchandise site can be found on the NHPA website.

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