ATHLETICS
The Scottish Athletic Events are as unique to Scotland as are tartan and bagpipes. Almost any person you ask will know them as, “those guys who play with telephone poles.” The seven events traditionally contested have a long history, with their origins hidden by the mists of time. While a few may have been contested as feats of strength by soldiers vying for positions in the Military, we suspect that they really started of with, “Hey, y’all, watch this!” Over the years, rules have evolved, and are followed by the men and women who compete in the “Heavy Events.”

The Athlete of the Day winner automatically qualifies for the East Coast Championship contested at the Virginia Scottish Games later in the year. At KSW, our amateur events are sanctioned and judged by officials from Mid-Atlantic Scottish Athletics. David S. McKenzie has been the Head Judge for the past 24 years.

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HEAVY EVENTS FILED RECORDS
Clachneart 50’10.5” - Wade King 2002
56# Weight Throw 41’3.5” - Kerry Overfelt 2002
28# Weight Throw 79’6” - Kerry Overfelt 2002
22# Hammer 104’2” - James Birchfield 2004
Sheaf Toss 16# 37’6” - Kerry Overfelt 2002 WR
Sheaf Toss 20# 31’3.5” - Kerry Overfelt 2001
56# WOB 16’6” - Mike Doggendorf 1986
Heaviest Caber 165# X 17’6” - Bill McDonald 2000