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The Quoit Brooch Style and Anglo-Saxon Settlement: A Casting and Recasting of Cultural Identity Symbols by Seiichi Suzuki, 2000-09-07 Excavations at the Devil's Quoits, Stanton Harcourt (uk/ne-arch) by Alistair Barclay, Margaret Gray, et all 1995-12-31 Playing quoits.(pioneer games rules and regulations): An article from: The Loyalist Gazette by Gale Reference Team, 2006-03-22 Quoits: A game of skill, courage and endurance (Spalding's athletic library) by Maurice W Deshong, 1902 Comick Book of Sports (From Baseball to Badminton, Surfing, Sailing , Darts, Harness Racing, Ice Skating, Quoits, Discus, Jai Alai ETC) by Written , Drawn & Foisted on an unsuspecting Public Arnold Roth Thought Up, 1974 ORIGINAL PATENT APPLICATION NUMBER 12,579 FOR IMPROVED METHODS OF PROPELLING DISCS OR QUOITS USED IN TABLE GAMES. by Edward (inventor). Mortimer, 1889-01-01 Quoits: a Game of Skill Courage and Endurance by Spalding's Athletic Library, 1916-01-01 ORIGINAL PATENT APPLICATION NUMBER 4,684 FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN TOY OR PARLOUR QUOITS OR SIMILAR GAME. by George Henry & Frederick Berry (inventors). Butterly, 1900-01-01 Quoits and Horseshoe Pitching; Lawn Bowls; Also the Italian Game of Boccie and Rules for Shuffleboard by Unknown, 1930-01-01 ORIGINAL PRINTED PATENT APPLICATION NUMBER 2,063 FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN RING QUOIT GAMES. (1909) by Frederic William & Thomas Izon (inventors). Russell, 1909-01-01 ORIGINAL PATENT APPLICATION NUMBER 137,170 FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN APPLIANCES FOR PLAYING RING BOARD OR QUOIT GAMES. by Frederick John (inventor). Cotman, 1919-01-01 Stone Age Sites in Cornwall: Carn Brea, the Merry Maidens, Nine Maidens Stone Row, Trethevy Quoit, Chûn Quoit, Lanyon Quoit, Bant's Carn Quoits and Horseshoe Pitching, Lawn Bowls, Also the Italian Game of Boccie and Rules for Shuffleboard by SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, 1930-01-01 Bowls Skittles & Quoits by Skipper, 1928-01-01

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1. THE QUOIT PITS
   Quoit Pitching in North America. Similar to Horseshoe Pitching, this competitive outdoor game is played with 4Pound Steel Rings.  
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2. Quoits - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
   quoits (koits, kwoits) is a traditional lawn game involving the throwing of a metal or rubber ring over a set distance to land over a pin (hob) in the  
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   Extractions: Jump to: navigation search Quoits (koits, kwoits) is a traditional lawn game involving the throwing of a metal or rubber ring over a set distance to land over a pin (hob) in the centre of a patch of clay. It is closely related to horseshoe pitching and the fairground game hoopla . The game's centre of popularity is in parts of the North East England countryside. The game is also popular in parts of the Scottish lowlands Wales and the Wensleydale Swaledale Beck Hole and areas of Yorkshire England The quoit is a circular disc with a four inch hole in the centre which was traditionally made of steel clay within a box-like framework. The clay helps the quoit to stick in place once it has landed. As the game has developed differently in various localities, the rules may vary, but, in the Welsh version, for example, the player is able to make two attempts at hitting the central hob. In the North of England, a quoit which has landed on the hob is called a "ringer" and scores two points. The first player to reach 21 wins the game. Players will also try to land their quoits in ways which block further attempts by other competitors. There is evidence of a similar game which was played by Ancient Greeks and Romans before being spread to Britain. There are mentions of the game in England from 1388 onwards, although the game was banned in the 1360s by

3. Quoits - Online Guide
   Detailed history of the game, pubs where it is played, rules, and where to buy.  
   http://www.tradgames.org.uk/games/Quoits.htm
   
   Extractions: Indoor Quoits Quoits is related to another early pub game, the throwing of horseshoes at a pin in the ground. Some theories have it that Quoits developed from Horseshoe pitching as a formalised version of the sport. Horseshoe pitching is still played today, and is particularly popular in certain regions of the USA, the rules being similar to those of the Northern Quoits game outlined below. The theory espoused by Peter Brown, President of the National Quoits Association is just the opposite. A quoit in ancient times was synonymous with a discus, and so he thinks that Quoits and discus are one and the same thing and that Quoits was therefore one of the sports played at the first Greek Olympiad. He also suggests that the Greeks passed on Quoits, a weapon of war, to the Romans who also brought the game to Britain and that the origins may go back even further to the Minoan empire c.2000B.C. where the boy king of Knossos apparently used the discus/quoit to cull escaping slaves. Horseshoe pitching in this case came about as a poor-man's version of Quoits using left-over horseshoes instead of the real thing. Whatever the origin, the game was certainly being played in England early in the second millennium in roughly the form known today wherein metal rings are thrown up and down a pitch with target pins at either end embedded in areas of soft clay. It seems to have been associated with agricultural and working class people, in particular with the mining industry. Quoits of this era generally were made from poor-quality left over metal from mine forges and this is why main areas of quoit playing seem to have centred around mining communities.

4. Quoits Direct - An Exciting And Competitive Game You May Not Have Known About.
   quoits is a fun game that rivals darts and billiards in popularity in the Northeast bars and back yards. Our goal is to bring this game into national  
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5. Quoits - LoveToKnow 1911
   quoits (0. Fr. coiter, quoiter, to incite), a pastime resembling the ancient discusthrowing which formed one of the five games of the Greek pentathlon (see  
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   Extractions: QUOITS (0. Fr. coiter, quoiter, to incite), a pastime resembling the ancient discus -throwing which formed one of the five games of the Greek pentathlon (see Discus), the two main differences between the ancient and modern sports being that the quoit is ring-shaped (one surface being rounded, the other - the back - being flat) and is lighter than the discus, and its throwing is a test rather of accuracy than strength. Few traces of a game resembling quoits can be found on the continent of Europe , and its origin may be sought for on the borderland of Scotland and England . There are references to it in the Midlands dating from the beginning of the ,5th century, and it was one of the games prohibited in the reigns of Edward III . and Richard II . in favour of archery . Ascham, in his Toxophilus (1545), says that "quoiting be too vile for scholars," and in old times it was chiefly played by the working classes, who often used horseshoes for want of quoits, a custom still prevailing in country districts. According to the modern rules, slightly modified from the code drawn up in 1869, two iron or steel pins 18 yds. apart are driven into the ground, leaving i in. exposed. Each is situated in the centre of an "end," a circle of stiff

6. Recreational Gaming Store Specializing In Quoit Boards, Quoits, Lawn Games, Poke
   quoits is a game that originated from the Pennsylvania Slate Belt Region in the 1930 s. It is a social game that has been past down from generation to  
   http://www.quoitfactory.com/quoit-faq.html
   
   Extractions: Quoits is a game that has exciting game-play and rich history. It is challenging to some and it takes some skill to master. It is not your typical ring toss game; it is more suitable for teenagers and adults. The scoring is similar to horseshoes while the game play is similar to shuffleboard because you can knock your opponent off the board. Quoit Boards typically last over 30 years making it one of the longest lasting outdoor games on the market.

7. Quoits --  Britannica Online Encyclopedia
   Britannica online encyclopedia article on quoits game in which players toss rings at a stake, called the hob. A ring that encircles the hob scores two  
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   Extractions: Close Enable free complete viewings of Britannica premium articles when linked from your website or blog-post. Now readers of your website, blog-post, or any other web content can enjoy full access to this article on quoits , or any Britannica premium article for free, even those readers without a premium membership. Just copy the HTML code fragment provided below to create the link and then paste it within your web content. For more details about this feature, visit our Webmaster and Blogger Tools page Copy and paste this code into your page

8. Quoits - Definition Of Quoits By The Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus And Encyc
   Definition of quoits in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of quoits. What does quoits mean? quoits synonyms, quoits antonyms. Information about quoits in the  
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   Extractions: encyclopedia Also found in: Encyclopedia Wikipedia Hutchinson 0.01 sec. write_ads(AdsNum, 0) quoit (kwoit, koit) n. Upper Northern U.S. quoits (used with a sing. verb) A game in which flat rings of iron or rope are pitched at a stake, with points awarded for encircling it. One of the rings used in this game. [Middle English coyte flat stone, quoit , from Old French coilte, coite , from Latin culcita cushion Regional Note: The game quoits derives its name from quoit, specifically denoting a heavy iron ring slightly convex on the outside and concave inside, configured so as to give it an edge for cutting into the ground. Both the game and the term are associated almost exclusively with the Upper North (the northernmost tier of states from New York State westward to North Dakota). In fact, quoits is one of a dozen terms that are most reliable for delineating the Upper North dialect boundary.

9. QUOITS-QUOITS,RUBBER QUOITS,BEACHQUOITS,QUOIT BOARDS,SHAPPYS
   shappysquoits sells league quoits , beach quoits , slate quoit boards, composite quoit boards.  
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   Extractions: Shappy's Rubber Quoits has all your needs for the game of pitching quoits, and we offer beach and league quoits for purchase. This game can be played at the sea shore in the sand where you can compete on the beach or indoors all year long as well as backyard picnics. Our Beach quoits and wooden stakes are very mobile and can make any trip to the shore more fun. Our League Quoits have been a very popular item in the northeast Pennsylvania and New Jersey area for a long time. The game of League Quoits has been a sport that has been steadily growing and expanding to every state in the Union. Our customers use the slate boards, plywood boards or composite boards. We sell ribbon slate boards, clear slate boards as well as composite boards. We include the rules with the Beach or the League Quoits. This sport is appropriate for all ages, indoors or in the backyard. Compete on the beach and throw yourself some fun! Pitching Quoits is uniquely different from pitching Horseshoes. Although Horseshoe pitching evolved from the game of Quoits, and both games are played with similar rules, Quoits requires a completely different mindset and a tactical approach to pitching. Where Horseshoes is mainly a game where players attempt to pitch repeated ringers for points, Quoits is more a game of strategy and placement. Although there is an emphasis on ringers, there is an importance on the placement of your quoit on the board or digging your opponent's quoits off the board, leaving your quoits or quoit to win the point or points. Defensive play is a very prominent element in quoits.

10. Quoits: Information And Much More From Answers.com
    Note click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words. The noun quoits has one meaning Meaning 1 a game in which quoits or.  
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    Extractions: BodyLoad('s'); On this page: Select Article WordNet Wikipedia Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping WordNet has one meaning: Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words. The noun Meaning #1 a game in which quoits or horseshoes are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it ADVERTISEMENT Home Business Entertainment Food ... More... InitForm('lookup1','autodiv1','down'); Library Arts Business Entertainment Food ... Wikipedia Quoits Quoits (k-waits) is a traditional lawn game involving the throwing of a metal or rubber ring over a set distance to land over a pin in the centre of a patch of clay. It is closely related to horseshoe pitching and the fairground game hoopla . The game's centre of popularity is in parts of the North East England countryside. The game is also popular in parts of the Scottish lowlands Wales and the Wensleydale Swaledale Beck Hole and areas of Yorkshire England The quoit is a circular disc with a four inch hole in the centre which was traditionally made of steel . The quoit can weigh anything up to 10lbs - depending on the region in which the game is played - although a weight of approximately 5lbs is more common. This is thrown over the "hob" - a pin set in clay within a box-like framework. The clay helps the quoit to stick in place once it has landed. As the game has developed differently in various localities, the rules may vary, but, in the Welsh version, for example, the player is able to make two attempts at hitting the central hob. In the North of England, a quoit which has landed on the hob is called a "ringer" and scores two points. The first player to reach 21 wins the game. Players will also try to land their quoits in ways which block further attempts by other competitors.

11. Quoits - Definition From The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
    Definition of quoits from the MerriamWebster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games.  
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    Extractions:  a flattened ring of iron or circle of rope used in a throwing game plural but sing in constr  a game in which the quoits are thrown at an upright pin in an attempt to ring the pin or come as near to it as possible Learn more about "quoit" and related topics at Britannica.com See a map of "quoit" in the Visual Thesaurus Pronunciation Symbols Products Premium Services ... Advertising Info

12. QUOITS - USQA.ORG - The United States Quoiting Association - Governing Body For
    New sets of Official USQA quoits are now available for sale to the public! Get them only on usqa.org Not available anywhere else!  
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    Extractions: Established USQA HOME QUOITS HOME SITE MAP TOURNAMENT SIGN-UP FORMS ... PREVIOUS PAGE Pottstown Pennsylvania The National Governing Body for the Outdoor Pitching Sport of Traditional American Quoits - 4 pound Steel, Brass, or Bronze Competition-Weight Quoits Now Available! PURCHASE YOUR OFFICIAL USQA QUOIT SETS HERE! Click photo for order page THE OFFICIAL QUOITS OF THE UNITED STATES QUOITING ASSOCIATION New sets of Official USQA Quoits are now available for sale to the public! Get them only on usqa.org - Not available anywhere else! These competition-weight sets of 4 Lb. steel Traditional American Quoits are hand-crafted in the scenic Amish countryside of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Made exclusively for the USQA, these are the same quoits used at all USQA-sanctioned quoit tournaments held in Eastern Pennsylvania. Now they are available for purchase by ALL quoiting enthusiasts across America! CLICK HERE TO ORDER!

13. Recreational Gaming Store Specializing In Quoit Boards, Quoits, Lawn Games, Poke
    For over 75 years Slate Quoit Boards have been played by thousands in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A great social game that is truly competitive, exciting,  
    http://kingcobragaming.com/quoits.html
    
    Extractions: For over 75 years Slate Quoit Boards have been played by thousands in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A great social game that is truly competitive, exciting, unique and challenging. We offer high quality regulation Quoit Boards and Quoits at the lowest prices around . This game is perfect for those having parties or looking for some recreational fun.

14. Quoits
    quoits is a ringthrowing game that dates back to 14th century England. 5 well-made rope rings are thrown over upright pins to gain different point scores.  
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    Extractions: Ku bb in.com TM American Kubb Kubbin.com What is Kubb? Buy Now! Kubbin' Community ... Play Kubb Other Yard Games Petanque Bocce Ladder Golf Quoits Mikado Croquet Quoits Quoits is a ring-throwing game that dates back to 14th century England. 5 well-made rope rings are thrown over upright pins to gain different point scores. A well-crafted outdoor game in wood that can be played both young and old . Send all questions to quoits@kubbin.com . We listen to YOU! All U.S.* orders receive FREE SHIPPING for a limited time!

15. Quoits
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16. Quoits
    The quoit you throw has a four inch hole in the middle and can weigh anything up to 10lbs, we normally use one weighting in at 4lbs.  
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    Extractions: If you would like to know more about the game and where it is played today then try here...... This one is just for the kids! Play Quoits on-line! Quoits The craze of quoiting spread across the yards after starting in Hamiltons. The men decided that a pair of quoiting heads would help to pass the time for the boys who did not go home at lunch time, before they had time to forget the idea a few sets of quoits had been made in the blacksmiths shop and the craze was on! At first it was only the smithy men that were involved but soon they drew some spectators and before you knew it they had made some teams from the various trades round the yard and the management started putting up prizes! This is how they descibed the game: A quoting head is a circle roughly 21 inches across. You dig out the soil about a foot deep inside the circle then pack it back up to ground level again with clay. You drive a steel pin in the centre. Then you throw from about 15 to 18 yards away and the nearest to the pin wins the game! John Reid in mid throw and the other men are John McDonald and R Spence.

17. Quoits And Other Tombs Of Cornwall
    quoits are typically comprised of supporting stones supporting a heavy capstone. Good examples of these structures are to be found in Cornwall.  
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    Extractions: Prehistory Links Quoits are typically comprised of large standing stones supporting a heavy capstone.The dimensions of these stones meant that the weight was immense, requiring many people to be involved in their construction. These structures must have had great importance. Quoits is the term used in Cornwall but they are also know as dolmens or cromlechs. Quoits were probably covered by a mound. The soil has been removed over the millennium via natural processes or robbed of stone by man. For effect, the capstone may have been left showing above the mound, together with an entrance for religious ceremonies. There are some quoits, eg. Chun Quoit, that do not seem to have been built for the purpose of entering the chamber. These have the supporting stones set in a closed box format.

18. The Rules Of Outdoor Quoits From Masters Games
    Steel quoits is a game probably derived from the ancient martial sport of Discus throwing. Being a traditional pub game without any national or  
    http://www.mastersgames.com/rules/quoits-outdoor-rules.htm
    
    Extractions: These rules are provided by Masters Traditional Games , an Internet shop selling quality traditional games, pub games and unusual games. We publish free game rules in order to promote game playing around the world. To find out more, visit the website www.mastersgames.com or email custserv@mastersgames.com Masters Traditional Games . The on the Masters Traditional Games website applies. Steel quoits is a game probably derived from the ancient martial sport of Discus throwing. Being a traditional pub game without any national or international governing body, variations of equipment and rules abound. Where there is doubt, the locally played rules should always apply. These rules are merely this author's interpretation of the most popular and traditional games being played today as follows: the venerable Long Game as played in Scotland and Wales, the East Anglian game now confined to tiny pockets around North Suffolk, the traditional Northern game played in the North of England. Also included are the more modern adaptations Slate bed quoits from Pennsylvania, USA, Deck Quoits born in the 1930s and Sward Quoits included for people who wish to play Quoits informally in their garden or elsewhere outdoors. These rules are comprehensive instructions for friendly play. They are not a complete set of standard regulations encompassing all situations that might be encountered. If in doubt, players should always abide by locally-played or house rules.

19. Quoits Game Blog
    This is an online game of quoits. More fun than a barrel full of monkies! Heck, a barrel full of bears and bunnies for that matter too.  
    http://quoits.blogspot.com/
    
    Extractions: http://www.bears.co.nz/games/quoits.htm 7:30 PM comments Quoiters Home Page - RKC Great site! Here is documented the mention of quoits in literature throughout history, where to purchase quoits and also a list of quoits clubs and players ! This is a great place to start. There's even a Qouiter's Newsletter

20. Quoits
    The quoit used in this game has 36 beads at even intervals. The number of beads in the light blue region becomes your points. If you miss the pole,  
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