St. Augustine
CELTIC MUSIC
& HERITAGE Festival 2018
SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 10 & 11 10:00 AM Athletes should arrive by 9 a.m.
KEG CARRY SATURDAY @ 1:00 PM
St. Augustine
Highland Games
O
riginating in the Scottish Highlands during the 11th Century, Highland Games have long been a favorite spectacle, and they’re sure to be a major draw again. You’ll see some of the most impressive kilt-wearing athletes around challenge one another in traditional Scottish heavy athletics and strength competitions, including the the Scottish weight throw, and the always entertaining caber toss.
HIGHLAND GAMES EVENTS INCLUDE:
• Open Stone Put
(16 lb. thrown for distance in any style)
• Braemer Stone Throw • 56 lb. Weight for Height • 56 lb. Weight for Distance • 28 lb. Weight for Distance
• Caber Toss
(Size and weight of caber differs between the classes of athletes)
• Sheaf Toss
(16 lb. burlap bag tossed with a pitch fork for height)
If you have any questions, email Bob Gourlay, Athletic Director at games@celticstaugustine.com. SPECIAL EVENT FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
KEG CARRY • 1 PM SATURDAY • REGISTER BY NOON
Members of the general public (aged 21+) are invited to partake in the Highland Games revelry in the Keg Carry. The person who carries an 87 lb. keg the farthest distance in one minute wins a FREE Pony Keg!
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