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The highland games is an ancient competition that consists of 9 different events: Braemar and Open Stone, Heavy and Light Weight for Distance, Heavy and Light Hammer, Weight for Height, Sheaf Toss, and the famous Caber Toss. Our athletes will be competing in all 9 events in decathlon style scoring. Not only will our athletes be competing for national rankings, but they will also be raising money for their feats of strength. The better an athlete can perform, the more money they raise for our charity event. The athlete that generates the most in donations will win an overall prize at the end of the competition. If you would like to compete, please follow the links to get signed up. If you cannot participate as an athlete, but would like to volunteer at our event, please contact Joe Moore at pikespeakcharitygames@gmail.com.
Caber Toss: Athletes will lift a log in the air holding one end in their hands with the other end in the air. They will then attempt to flip the caber end over end. The large end (air) will hit first and the small end (hands) will try to land directly across the athlete. The score is based on a clock face with the athlete hoping for a 12:00
Stone Throw: Similar to modern day shot-put. The athlete will throw two stones varying in weight. The heavier stone (Braemar) will be thrown from a power position, while the lighter stone (Open) will be thrown in a style similar to shot put.
Weight For Distance: The weight is attached to a chain and handle, typically 18 inches in length. The athlete will throw two different weights (heavy and light) with one hand using a variety of techniques.
Hammer Throw: The hammer is a metal implement attached to a handle (typically made from wood, bamboo, rattan, or pvc). The handle is roughly four feet in length. The athlete must throw from a standing position without moving their feet.
Sheaf Toss: The athlete will attempt to throw a simulated hay bale over a bar. The bag is typically a burlap bag filled with string or twine.
Weight for Height: The athlete will attempt to throw a metal implement over a bar. The metal implement is attached directly to a handle and the athlete must throw it with one hand.
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