The quoiting ground lay near the Springhill Institute. The standard for American Quoits is governed by the United States Quoiting Association. The quoiting (pronounced 'kiting') green was located at the site of the present day playground. Quoiting greens were found in Renton, Alexandria, Hardgate and many Ayrshire villages. Quoiting was a favourite sport in the mining community. Quoiting (pronounced "kiteing") was a popular sport amongst the male villagers.