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HORSESHOE PITCHING [10 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pitching horseshoe
1, record 1, English, pitching%20horseshoe
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pitching horseshoe : an item in the "Game Equipment" class of the "Recreational Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - pitching%20horseshoe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fer de fer à cheval
1, record 1, French, fer%20de%20fer%20%C3%A0%20cheval
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fer de fer à cheval : objet de la classe «Équipement de jeu» de la catégorie «Objets récréatifs». 2, record 1, French, - fer%20de%20fer%20%C3%A0%20cheval
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-02-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- B.C. Horseshoe Association
1, record 2, English, B%2EC%2E%20Horseshoe%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Horseshoes B.C. 2, record 2, English, Horseshoes%20B%2EC%2E
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- British Columbia Horseshoe Pitchers Association 2, record 2, English, British%20Columbia%20Horseshoe%20Pitchers%20Association
former designation, correct
- BCHPA 2, record 2, English, BCHPA
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- BCHPA 2, record 2, English, BCHPA
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of the association is … to promote, foster and develop the game of horseshoe pitching as a competitive sport and a recreational pastime[, ] to advise on the proper facilities and game related items [and] to ensure the continued growth and existence of the game throughout the province. 3, record 2, English, - B%2EC%2E%20Horseshoe%20Association
Record 2, Key term(s)
- British Columbia Horseshoe Association
- Horseshoes British Columbia
- B.C. Horseshoes Association
- Horseshoe B.C.
- British Columbia Horseshoes Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- B.C. Horseshoe Association
1, record 2, French, B%2EC%2E%20Horseshoe%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Horseshoes B.C. 2, record 2, French, Horseshoes%20B%2EC%2E
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- British Columbia Horseshoe Pitchers Association 2, record 2, French, British%20Columbia%20Horseshoe%20Pitchers%20Association
former designation, correct
- BCHPA 2, record 2, French, BCHPA
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- BCHPA 2, record 2, French, BCHPA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- British Columbia Horseshoe Association
- Horseshoes British Columbia
- B.C. Horseshoes Association
- Horseshoe B.C.
- British Columbia Horseshoes Association
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-07-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Hobbies
- Social Games
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Horseshoe Canada Association
1, record 3, English, Horseshoe%20Canada%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- HCA 2, record 3, English, HCA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Horseshoe Canada 2, record 3, English, Horseshoe%20Canada
correct
- Canadian National Horseshoe Players Association 3, record 3, English, Canadian%20National%20Horseshoe%20Players%20Association
former designation, correct
- Canadian National Horseshoe Association 3, record 3, English, Canadian%20National%20Horseshoe%20Association
former designation, correct
- Canadian Horseshoe Pitchers Association 4, record 3, English, Canadian%20Horseshoe%20Pitchers%20Association
former designation, correct
- Dominion Horseshoe Pitchers Association 3, record 3, English, Dominion%20Horseshoe%20Pitchers%20Association
former designation, correct
- Dominion of Canada Horseshoe Pitchers Association 3, record 3, English, Dominion%20of%20Canada%20Horseshoe%20Pitchers%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The goals of [Horseshoe Canada Association] are to promote and foster the sport of horseshoe pitching in Canada. 2, record 3, English, - Horseshoe%20Canada%20Association
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Horseshoe Canada was formed at the 1979 annual general meeting in Ottawa and is the continuation of the Canadian or Dominion Association which was founded in 1929 by Walter Kane. 2, record 3, English, - Horseshoe%20Canada%20Association
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Horseshoe Pitchers Association of Canada
- Canadian Horseshoe Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Passe-temps
- Jeux de société
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Horseshoe Canada Association
1, record 3, French, Horseshoe%20Canada%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- HCA 2, record 3, French, HCA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Horseshoe Canada 2, record 3, French, Horseshoe%20Canada
correct
- Canadian National Horseshoe Players Association 3, record 3, French, Canadian%20National%20Horseshoe%20Players%20Association
former designation, correct
- Canadian National Horseshoe Association 3, record 3, French, Canadian%20National%20Horseshoe%20Association
former designation, correct
- Canadian Horseshoe Pitchers Association 4, record 3, French, Canadian%20Horseshoe%20Pitchers%20Association
former designation, correct
- Dominion Horseshoe Pitchers Association 3, record 3, French, Dominion%20Horseshoe%20Pitchers%20Association
former designation, correct
- Dominion of Canada Horseshoe Pitchers Association 3, record 3, French, Dominion%20of%20Canada%20Horseshoe%20Pitchers%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Horseshoe Pitchers Association of Canada
- Canadian Horseshoe Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-10-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Organized Recreation (General)
- Social Games
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Horseshoe Pitchers Association
1, record 4, English, Alberta%20Horseshoe%20Pitchers%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AHPA 2, record 4, English, AHPA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a non-profit organization that aims to promote and improve horseshoe pitching in Alberta. 3, record 4, English, - Alberta%20Horseshoe%20Pitchers%20Association
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Established in 1977. 4, record 4, English, - Alberta%20Horseshoe%20Pitchers%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
- Jeux de société
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Horseshoe Pitchers Association
1, record 4, French, Alberta%20Horseshoe%20Pitchers%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AHPA 2, record 4, French, AHPA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-11-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Social Games
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- quoits
1, record 5, English, quoits
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A game similar to horseshoe pitching in which a ring is tossed at a stake with the object of ringing the stake or having one or more rings nearer the stake than one's opponent has. 3, record 5, English, - quoits
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Quoits" is plural in form and singular in use. 4, record 5, English, - quoits
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de société
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- jeu de palet
1, record 5, French, jeu%20de%20palet
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeu semblable au jeu de fers à cheval et consistant à lancer des anneaux de métal vers un court piquet planté dans un carré d'argile dans le but de l'encercler. 2, record 5, French, - jeu%20de%20palet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-05-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organized Recreation (General)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
- Social Games
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hob
1, record 6, English, hob
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hub 2, record 6, English, hub
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The peg or stake used as a target in quoits, the object being to encircle it or come as close to it as posible. 3, record 6, English, - hob
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Called a "stake" in horseshoe pitching. 3, record 6, English, - hob
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
- Jeux de société
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- piquet
1, record 6, French, piquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige de métal plantée dans un carré d'argile et servant de cible dans le jeu de palet. 2, record 6, French, - piquet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organized Recreation (General)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
- Social Games
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- stake
1, record 7, English, stake
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Horseshoe pitching is a popular sport in Canada and the United States. Many parks have horseshoe courts.... There is a pitching box at each end of the court. The steel or iron stakes are centered in the box, in a clay bed, and lean toward the player. 2, record 7, English, - stake
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Called a "hob" in quoits. 3, record 7, English, - stake
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
- Jeux de société
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- piquet
1, record 7, French, piquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- poteau 2, record 7, French, poteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige de fer enfoncée dans le sol et servant de cible au «jeu de fers à cheval» ou «lancer du fer à cheval». 3, record 7, French, - piquet
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les poteaux, tiges de fer de 1" de diamètre par environ 30" de longueur, sont enfoncés dans le sol de façon à dépasser de 14". On doit leur donner une inclinaison de 3". Pour solidifier les poteaux, on peut visser une plaque de métal dans un bloc de bois où on enfoncera les tiges de fer. 2, record 7, French, - piquet
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-07-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organized Recreation (General)
- Social Games
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ringer
1, record 8, English, ringer
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horseshoe or quoit that encircles the stake or hob and is worth 3 points unless it is cancelled out by an opponent’s ringer. 2, record 8, English, - ringer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In horseshoe pitching or horseshoes, a ringer is scored when you encircle the stake with the shoe so that a straight edge can touch both tips of the shoe without touching the stake. This counts 3 points. A shoe that lies within 15 centimetres of the stake scores 1 point. A leaner(a shoe that leans against the stake) is also worth 1 point. 3, record 8, English, - ringer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
- Jeux de société
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- encerclement
1, record 8, French, encerclement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- un trois points 1, record 8, French, un%20trois%20points
masculine noun
- un 3 points 2, record 8, French, un%203%20points
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un fer (jeu de fers à cheval) ou un anneau (jeu de palet) qui encercle le piquet, ce qui vaut 3 points à moins qu'il ne soit annulé par l'encerclement de l'adversaire. 1, record 8, French, - encerclement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au jeu de fers à cheval, on réussit un 3 points lorsque le fer encercle le piquet de telle sorte qu'une règle posée contre ses 2 bouts ne touche pas au piquet. Un fer qui atterrit en deçà de 15 centimètres du piquet vaut 1 point. Un appuyé (un fer qui s'appuie sur le piquet) vaut aussi 1 point. 3, record 8, French, - encerclement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
encerclement : Nom correspondant au verbe «encercler» que les sources utilisent abondamment pour parler du fer qui «encercle le piquet». 1, record 8, French, - encerclement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-07-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organized Recreation (General)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
- Social Games
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- pitching box
1, record 9, English, pitching%20box
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- pitcher's box 2, record 9, English, pitcher%27s%20box
correct
- stake box 3, record 9, English, stake%20box
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Either of two 6-foot-square areas surrounding the stakes from which the shoes are pitched in horseshoe pitching. 2, record 9, English, - pitching%20box
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There is a pitching box at each end of the court. The steel or iron stakes are centred in the box, in a clay bed, and lean toward the player. Each player pitches two shoes (horseshoes) at the stake. In singles, they pitch from the same end, and then change ends. In doubles, partners pitch from opposite ends. 4, record 9, English, - pitching%20box
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
- Jeux de société
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- boîte de lancer
1, record 9, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20lancer
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- boîte du lanceur 1, record 9, French, bo%C3%AEte%20du%20lanceur
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- poste de lancer 2, record 9, French, poste%20de%20lancer
masculine noun
- zone de lancement 2, record 9, French, zone%20de%20lancement
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carré de bois aux côtés de 6 pieds entourant chacun des 2 piquets aux extrémités du terrain de fers à cheval et dans lequel le joueur se place pour lancer ses fers. 1, record 9, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20lancer
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un poste de lancer est aménagé à chaque bout du terrain. Les piquets, en acier ou en fer, sont plantés au centre de cette zone et inclinés vers le joueur. Chacun lance 2 fers en direction du piquet. En simples, les 2 joueurs lancent leurs fers à partir de la même zone, puis changent de zone. En doubles, ils se placent chacun à un bout du terrain. 2, record 9, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20lancer
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-04-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organized Recreation (General)
- Social Games
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- hobber
1, record 10, English, hobber
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A quoit that is touching the hob and that counts 2 points. 1, record 10, English, - hobber
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Similar to the leaner in horseshoe pitching. 2, record 10, English, - hobber
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A ringer is worth 3 points and each quoit nearer the hob than the opponent’s quoit is worth 1 point. 2, record 10, English, - hobber
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A quoits term. 2, record 10, English, - hobber
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
- Jeux de société
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- appuyé
1, record 10, French, appuy%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un palet qui touche au piquet et vaut 2 points. 1, record 10, French, - appuy%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par analogie avec l'appuyé au jeu de fers à cheval. 1, record 10, French, - appuy%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un encerclement vaut 3 points et on accorde 1 point pour chaque anneau plus près du piquet que celui de l'adversaire. 1, record 10, French, - appuy%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Un terme de jeu de palet. 1, record 10, French, - appuy%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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