Horseshoes
EVENT
The NSMSG horseshoes competition consists of male and female singles and doubles competition in the age categories listed in the NSMSG technical package.
This event will take place at Sipekne’katik Band Office
VENUE
522 Church Street, Indian Brook, Indian Reserve, NO. 14 NS, B0N2H0
PARTICIPANTS
The rules of the Horseshoe Canada Association will apply unless otherwise stated in this package. This information can also be found on the HCA website at http://www.horseshoecanada.ca/en/
COMPETITION FORMAT
The competition format will be determined by the number of entries per age category. The host society will make every effort to maximise the number of games each team receives.
OFFICIALS
All officials including scorekeepers will be designated and approved by the Host Community.
GENERAL RULES
Number of Athletes
Each Community may enter a maximum of 20 players per age category per male and female teams for single play and a maximum of ten (10) teams of two for doubles.
Number of Coaches:
Each player has the option of bringing one (1) caddy. This is optional.
NOTE: Each competition must have a minimum of three (3) individuals to start the competition in any division. These will be based on registrations by the deadline dates.
*Athletes must be from the same community to play in doubles competition. NOTE: To use power carts, players must provide a valid driver's licence.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
All equipment will be provided by the host community.
COMPETITION RULES
1. Horseshoes will be divisional by age, with open competition in Singles & Doubles competitions.
2. Tournament format may vary but singles & doubles will be guaranteed at least 2 games.
3. The court will have 40 feet between stakes for men and a distance of 30 feet for women.
4. The stakes will be set in a 3’ by 4’ frame or box.
5. Scoring:
6. 3 pts – ringer
7. 1 pt – leaner
8. If a shoe hits the box, it is disqualified.
9. Players may use their own horseshoes, provided they are official weight and size and approved for competition by the Horseshoe Canada Association. Shoes must weigh between 2 lbs, 2 oz. and 2 lbs, 10 oz.
10. The individual or team who reaches a total of 25 pts first will be declared the winner.
11. In the event of a tie after 40 shoes have been thrown, 2 additional shoes will be thrown by each single or team to decide a winner.
12. No substitutions will be allowed.
13. Each court will have a judge and a scorekeeper.
14. All decisions by the judge are final.
15. If you argue with an official or other players you will be disqualified.