The Alberta Horseshoe Pitchers Association (AHPA) is a non-profit organization that aims to promote and improve horseshoe pitching in Alberta. The Alberta Horseshoe Pitching Association was incorporated under the Alberta Society’s Act as a not for profit organization in 1977 and is a registered charity under the Income Tax act.
Clubs throughout the province are affiliated and benefit from that affiliation. The AHPA is affiliated with Horseshoe Canada. Tournaments are held at many of the clubs during the summer months. Money raised through casinos is used to upgrade and maintain courts, assist with participants travel to out of province tournaments.