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Highland Athletics

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    Highland Athletic Events

    Open and Masters Competition will be held on Saturday and Amateur Competition will be held on Sunday. Events are invitation only. Athletes must be pre-registered, No Walk-ons will be accepted! 

    For inquiries contact Bill Schmitt by email at wschmitt4257@yahoo.com.

    Caber Toss

    Caber Toss

    Have you ever tried to balance an upside down broomstick in the palm of your hand? Then tried to flip it into the air so the brush part lands first and the handle falls away from you? If you haven’t done this, try it some time. Now imagine doing this with a tapered telephone pole weighing 100 to 130 pounds and measuring 18 to 20 feet long. The caber tosser does this routinely. The task requires coordination, timing, and a strong back. The idea is not to throw the caber for distance, but rather to pitch it end over end so it lands in a straight line (12 o’clock) from where it was thrown. Accuracy is measured by how close to a straight line the caber comes after it is tossed.

    Hammer Throw

    Hammer Throw

    The hammer is a 16 pound weight set on a handle, less than 50 inches long overall. It can be thrown any way as long as the body is not turned.

    Stone Put

    Stone Put

    Seventeen & 22 pound stones are thrown for distance with one hand only. Any style will do as long as the contestant doesn’t step over the foul line.

    Weight for Distance

    Weight for Distance

    The 28 and 56 pound weights thrown for distance are blocks of stone with an iron chain handle. Three throws of each weight are allowed; the longest throw wins. If any part of the body crosses the throwing line, a foul is declared and the throw nullified.

    Sheaf Toss

    Sheaf Toss

    The 16 pound sheaf of hay, wrapped in burlap, is tossed by pitchfork over a bar. Three tosses are allowed at each height. Competitors must toss the sheaf over the bar in order to remain in the competition. The bar is raised six inches at a time until all contestants but the winner are eliminated.

    Weight for Height

    Weight for Height

    The 58 pound weight is swung between the knees and tossed over the bar using one hand. Three misses or touches the same height means elimination. The highest toss wins; shoes;the fewest misses at the previous lower height breaks a tie.

    Host of the Scottish Games

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    The Capital District Scottish Games (Ceremony & Games) from Call of the Loon Productions on Vimeo.

    Veterans/Military Discount

    Veterans and Active Military: You will save 50% on your Gate Admissions on both Saturday and Sunday.  Just show your ID Card at the Gate. These discounts are available only at the gate on the day of admission and only to the veteran or active service member.

    Tickets

    Tickets at the Gates:
    Saturday: $22 at the gate. | Sunday: $12 at the gate.

    Children 12 years of age and younger are free at the gates. | Free Parking

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      • Pipe Band Events
      • Solo Piping & Drumming
      • Highland Dancing
      • Highland Athletics
      • Scottish Breed Dog Show
      • Stage Bands & Entertainment
      • Children’s Events
      • Clans & Societies
      • Event Sponsorship/Program Advertisement
    • Venue Information
      • Purchase Tickets
      • Patron Tent
      • Where to Stay
      • Onsite Camping
      • Vendors
      • Food & Drink Vendors
      • Directions to the Fairgrounds
      • Grounds Map
    • Competitors
      • Pipe Band Registration
      • Solo Piping/Drumming/Drum Major Registration
      • Highland Dance Registration
      • Rules & Regulations
    • Volunteer
    • Charity Golf Tournament
      • 2019 Tournament Foursome Photos
      • 2019 Wrap up/Winners/Sponsors
    • Contact Us
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