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DIRECTIONS TO THE USQA QUOIT GROUNDS AT HICKORY PARK

TOURNAMENT SIGN-UP FORMS FOR ALL USQA EVENTS

The USQA Quoit Grounds at Hickory Park Campground, Gilbertsville, PA

Where are most USQA Events held?

The new USQA Quoit Grounds are located inside the scenic, semi-wooded Hickory Park Campground just a few miles east of Boyertown and Gilbertsville, in the tiny village of Layfield.  The campground is situated along the short, quarter-mile stretch of asphalt where Routes 73 and 663 merge to a single 2-lane road then split back apart from each other.   The Campground features a large, level field area with available space for up to 60 or more pairs of quoit pits, and a large pavilion with fireplace is adjacent to the site.  The total number of pits constructed for each Tournament will be determined by the number of registered teams participating.  A  field of 90 2-person teams would require 30 sets of pits;  Singles tournaments may require the construction of even more pits.

Aerial Photograph of the Hickory Park Campground.  The new USQA Quoit Grounds will be

 located in the large open field to the left of the picnic pavilion at top center of the photo. 

The Event will have access to the pavilion with an adjacent brick fireplace structure. 

A ground-level view of the new USQA Quoit Grounds in the Hickory Park Campground, Gilbertsville, PA.

The Tournament

What format do USQA tournaments follow?

Guaranteed 10 Games of Pool Play.  Every team will pitch 10 round-robin games against opposing teams within their Division, and will complete all 10 games in Pool Play even if the team loses all ten matches.  The number of teams in a division may vary, so teams may play some division teams twice or not at all.  Seed positions for the playoffs are then determined for qualifying teams, which are calculated from the number of wins and the differential point total from all their games.  The seeded teams within each division will go on to compete in the playoffs. 

Best-of-Three Elimination During all Playoff Rounds!  All tournaments in the USQA National Quoit Tour will use a Best-of-Three-Game format for all  rounds of the playoffs.  With an 8 AM tournament start and a 10-game Pool Play, the playoffs should still be able to complete by early evening.  Electric Lighting will be available for any games that run past dusk.

Pavilion for morning registration and shelter from inclement weather.

A brick Fireplace is available for use at rear of pavilion.

The Pits

Why are the Pits in Dirt Instead of Soft Clay?

Most Events in the USQA National Quoit Tour require the construction of at minimum 20-30 pairs of quoit pits (40-60 pits).  Because of the large number of pits involved, and because the Quoit Ground property is not owned by the USQA, it is currently not feasible to construct and maintain a vast number of regulation  wooden pit boxes filled with clay.  The pits at the Grounds are instead formed directly on the ground by removing the sod, exposing bare areas of topsoil for game play.   Additional topsoil material is always available for pit maintenance between tournament rounds.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Be aware that pitching in dirt can be quite different than pitching in soft, well-maintained clay, so participants are hereby notified that they should arrive at all USQA events properly prepared and fully expecting to pitch into dirt pits in their existing condition on tournament day, whether the soil is soft, hard, moist, muddy, dry, or even frozen.   Weather conditions throughout the day may create different pit conditions at different times of the day.  Some maintenance may be allowed between rounds to help alleviate excessively adverse pit conditions.  ALL participants shall be considered at the same advantage or disadvantage during the Event. 

A Typical setup for natural dirt pits used at USQA Tournaments

Official USQA Quoits

Now available for sale from this website!

The quoits used in this tournament are cast steel, with a weight of four pounds each.  Custom casting molds designed by the USQA were used to make these quoits. Our official design includes the raised letters "USQA" on the top surface in addition to the raised "A" and "B" lettering.  There is also fine lettering on the bottom of the quoit indicating their official status with the USQA.  Each "A" quoit is painted yellow, and each "B" quoit is painted black. 

T-shirts will be available for sale at the World Quoit Championship tournament only.  The 2004 shirt is pictured at right. It is a gray color, 50/50 blended shirt with front pocket.  It features a small USQA logo on the pocket, and a large World Quoit Championship logo on the back.  The 2004 back-of-shirt design is seen here at right.

Available in L, XL, and XXL. 

  _____________________________   Food And Drink Availability  ________________________________

A Hot Food Vendor may be available to sell food and beverages at each Tournament

Hot and cold food Items and non-alcoholic beverages may be available for sale from a "Chuck Wagon" vendor at most USQA events. 

More info on attending vendors will be provided on the specific event page when it becomes available.

Important Beverage Policy

USQA events are attended by families and may include Youth involvement

If you bring any alcohol to this event you must be at least 21 years of age

All alcoholic beverages MUST be concealed and consumed discretely in

Opaque plastic drinking cups or foam can Koozies. 

Please, no exposed bottles or cans.  Thank You!

Please Drink Responsibly!

  _________________________________   Hotel Accommodations   ________________________________ 

For those who will be attending a tournament and are traveling from out of the area, 

overnight rooms are available at the Mel-Dor Motel in Boyertown, PA. 

This inexpensive 18-room motel is located just off PA Route 100 on the north side of Boyertown. 

For information, directions, and reservations, call or visit their website.

           Mel-Dor Motel      610-367-2626      www.meldormotel.com

 __________________________   Camping at the Quoit Grounds Site   ________________________ 

Rental Sites for RV and tent camping, some with utilities, should be available on a first come, first serve basis

for those wishing to stay overnight during the weekend of the scheduled tournament event. 

Please visit the Campground office for pricing and availability.

Campground Restroom and Bath House facilities available.

Guests will be camping among other visitors and resident RV Rental sites  - Excessive noise or unruly activity will not be tolerated.