- Name of sport (game): Karaduga
- Place of practice (continent, state, nation):
Karaduga (Nauru)
- Description:
Karaduga involves a log and two teams stand approximately five metres away. They throw sticks with a straight arm, and the sticks must hit the log and bounce off. Where the sticks land earns points. This sport is played only by men.
- Name of sport (game): Marn Grook
- Name in native language: Marn Grook
- Place of practice (continent, state, nation):
Australia
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- Name in native language: Inacha’ikak såhyan
- Place of practice (continent, state, nation):
Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
- Name of sport (game): Patia fa or Pati'a fa
- Place of practice (continent, state, nation):
Polynesia, Tahiti
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- Name of sport (game): Rope quoits
- Name in native language: Rope quoits
- Place of practice (continent, state, nation):
Australia
- History:
Quoits were originally made by sailors en route to Australia. Sailors would twist rope so tightly that it formed a circular shape, the resulting shaped rope was used as a rope grommet to plug up holes on the ship. The sailors would throw the rope grommets around the ship and from this a game of toss was born which later gave rise to the formal game quoits. It was during such voyages that the game of quoits sailed to Australia.
- Description:
The object of the game is to throw six rope quoits onto a peg without missing. The throwing distance is 9 feet.
Source: https://www.feteandpartygameshire.co.uk/quoits-vintage-rope-style/RULES OF THE GAME OF QUOITS
That the throwing distance be 9 feet from the centre of the wooden peg to the line.
That the height of the peg be 14 inches from the floor, with at least 11 inches of peg clear of the block.
That the toe line be marked by a piece of wood at least 2 inches thick, and 3 feet long, fastened to the floor.
That the peg be a fixture.
That the peg shalt be at least 2 feet clear of any vial!. with a space of not less than 3 feet clear on the sides and behind the player.
That the number of Quoits to be thrown be six.
That the quoits must not be less than 6 ounces, nor more than 8 ounces in weight, with an inside measurement of not less than 4 inches, nor more than 4 1/2 inches.
That breaks be limited to 150. The limit when reached, to count in averages the same as a not-out in cricket.
That the home team shall have the selection of referee.
That if a quoit be thrown or falls from the hand of a player and rolls, or in any way reaches a distance of 6 feet from the said player, it shall not be thrown again, but the referee shall have the power to order back a quoit to be thrown again if, in his opinion the player has been interfered with by anyone entering or leaving the room, or by exclamation or ejaculation from anyone to be expelled from the room.
That strict silence shall be observed from the moment a player takes up his quoits until his throw is finished. Any player or spectators acting in contravention of this law wilt render their club liable to disqualification for the match.
That in the event of the sixth quoit hanging on the peg, the referee shall order same to be thrown again.
That a team shall consist of six players. That there shall be two divisions, to be styled the A and B.
Each club can play two teams, but in the event of only playing one team, such team must compete in A division.
Rope quoits is a traditional game played with rings made of rope. The aim of the game is to throw the rope rings over a set of pegs or targets. The player who successfully throws the most rings over the pegs wins the game.
The game is also known as "ring toss" or "hoopla". It is a popular game for people of all ages and can be played indoors or outdoors. Rope quoits is a great way to improve hand-eye coordination and have some fun. - Current status:
Practiced
The Australian Rope Quoits Council was founded in 1947.
- Contacts:
Australian Rope Quoits Council
Melbourne Rope Quoits Association
Tel. +61 434 308 601
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