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HORSESHOES
NAME OF SPORTS ORGANIZATION: National
Horseshoe Pitchers' Association of America, (NHPAA)
RECOMMENDED AREA: Ground space is 1400 square feet including clear space.
SIZE AND DIMENSION: Playing court is 10'-0" x 50'-0" plus a recommended 10'
minimum unobstructed area on each end
and a 5' min wide zone on each side
ORIENTATION: Preferred orientation is for the long axis to be north-south
SURFACE AND DRAINAGE: Surface of playing area, except for boxes and optional concrete
walkways, should be turf.
Area should be pitched to the side at a maximum slope of 2%. Elevation and slant of steel
pegs should be between 2" and 3" and equal.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
 | Boxes are to be filled with gummy potter's or blue clay |
| Safety: A 2'-0" high backstop should be constructed at the end of
the box to intercept overthrown or |
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2001 Northern Arizona University, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
