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.
Click here for the entry form.
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
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