06/14/2022
Some of these amazing athletes will be attending the PEI Scottish Highland Games Heavy Events in Glenaladale on June 25th!
You aren’t going to want to miss the Moncton Highland Games hosting the World Masters Championships the 17th, 18th, and 19th at Hal Betts Fields!
Bring the whole family out for all of the festivities! We guarantee you will have an amazing time and that you will want to see all of the festivals offered around the maritimes!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Want to know more about the heavy events before the action begins?
Let's review!
STONES: Two styles: The “Open Stone” (where competitors are allowed to move their feet), and the “Braemar Stone” where the competitor must throw from a standing position.
WEIGHTS for DISTANCE: The weight is held in one hand as the athlete spins around. The weight will build tremendous energy leading up to its release.
HAMMERS: The hammer is a lead ball attached to a handle. Starting out slow, building speed as they go, the competitor swings the hammer around their head releasing it “blind” over the shoulder. Watch for some unique “footwear” in this event.
WEIGHT OVER BAR (WOB): The weight is swung with one hand between legs and then thrown up and over a bar landing just behind the athlete.
CABER TOSS: There is nothing more awe inspiring than to watch a person pick up a twenty-foot log, settle it into their hands, then run and flip it end for end. Cabers all vary in size, generally from 17 to 21 feet in length and weighing from 100-l8Olbs.
SHEAF TOSS: The athlete must “pitch” a 16 lb - 20 lb stuffed burlap bag up and over a horizontal bar using a pitchfork. Watch for these world-class athletes to reach heights of 32- 34 feet.
Now you're ready to watch the TOP ATHLETES in the WORLD tackle these events right here in Moncton!
June 17 - 19, 2022
Feats of strength 💪 Feasts of lobster 🦞
Tickets in advance: www.monctonhighlandgames.com
