Athletic Rules & Events
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ATHLETIC RULES
1. The North American Scottish Games Athletics (NASGA) rules govern all athletic competitions. 2. All competitors, except first-time Novice, must wear a kilt and long hose while competing to be eligible for awards. 3. The Amateur A is one who, in the past two (2) years, has personal records exceeding four (4) or more of the following marks: Caber-turned 100 lb. x 17 ft. a. 17 lb. stone throw - 40 ft. b. 28 lb. weight for distance - 50 ft. c. 56 lb. weight for distance - 25 ft. d. 16 lb. Scottish hammer - 90 ft. e. 22 lb. Scottish hammer - 75 ft. f. 56 lb. weight for height - 12 ft. 4. An Amateur B is one who, in the past two (2) years, has personal records exceeding four (4) or more of the following marks: a. Caber-turned 80 lb. x 16 ft. b. 17 lb. stone throw - 30 ft. c. 28 lb. weight for distance - 40 ft. d. 56 lb. weight for distance - 18 ft. (42 lb. for masters and novices) e. 16 lb. Scottish hammer - 75 ft. f. 22 lb. Scottish hammer - 60 ft. g. 56 lb. weight for height - 11 ft. (42 lb. for masters and novices) 5. An Amateur C is one who, in the past two (2) years, has not met the marks for Amateur A or B and has competed as Novice 6. Amateur Lightweight is an amateur class in which all throwers weigh 199 lb. or less. 7. A Masters competitor is an amateur over forty (40) years old by the day of the Spokane Scottish Highland Games. This class includes both Junior Masters and Masters competitors. 8. A Senior Masters competitor is an amateur over sixty (60) years old by the day of the Spokane Scottish Highland Games. 9. A Novice competitor is an amateur whose personal records do not exceed at least four (4) of the above marks. 10. The organizers and judges reserve the right to disqualify any entrant if they feel that harm may come to the entrant but are not liable for doing so. 11. Judges’ decisions are final. 12. All athletes must check in by 8:00 a.m. The athletes will have a meeting with the judges at 8:30 a.m. 13. The competition will begin at 9:00 a.m. Competitors must be on hand when called or forfeit their entry. The competitor is responsible for staying aware of the progress of the events. 14. In the event of a tie in overall points, the number of events won will determine the class champion. Ties not broken by this method will be resolved using the results of the Caber Toss. 15. The competitor is responsible for picking up all awards or requesting them in writing by September 30 after the day of the competition. The competitor is responsible for picking up all awards or requesting them in writing by September 30 after the day of the competition. Please do so to avoid forfeiture of awards. |
Caber Toss
Stone Throw
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Athletic Events
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Amateur A
Amateur B Amateur C Amateur Lightweight Masters Senior Masters Novice Women's Women's Masters |
- All nine (9) Events
- All nine (9) Events - All nine (9) Events - All nine (9) Events - All nine (9) Events - All nine (9) Events - All nine (9) Events - All nine (9) Events - All nine (9) Events (light hammer = 12 lb., heavy hammer = 16 lb., light weight for distance = 14 lb., heavy weight for distance = 28 lb., weight for height = 28 lb.) |
Awards
Awards will be given to the top three (3) competitors overall for each class (Amateur A, Amateur B, Amateur C, Amateur Lightweight, Masters, Senior Masters, Novice, Women's, and Women’s Masters). There must be a minimum of four (4) competitors per class for awards to be given in that class.
Awards will be given to the top three (3) competitors overall for each class (Amateur A, Amateur B, Amateur C, Amateur Lightweight, Masters, Senior Masters, Novice, Women's, and Women’s Masters). There must be a minimum of four (4) competitors per class for awards to be given in that class.
Day-of-Games Late Registration
Special Note: To keep our athletics competition on schedule, the Spokane Scottish Highland Games will not permit day-of-games entries this year. Please ensure you register well before Highland Games Day.
Special Note: To keep our athletics competition on schedule, the Spokane Scottish Highland Games will not permit day-of-games entries this year. Please ensure you register well before Highland Games Day.
