Glenurquhart Highland Games

These take place this Saturday, 26th August in Blairbeg Park. More information can be found at:- http://www.glenurquhart-highland-games.co.uk/

Please see information below on events which the children are eligible to enter.

Local Events

Local Events start at 11.00am on the track and field, following the Loch Ness Pipes and Drums and local organisations parade.

Anyone who was born or resident (for more than 1 year) in the parishes of Abertarff, Glenmoriston, Glenurquhart, Kiltarlity, Kilmorack and Kirkhill is entitled to take part in the local events.  In addition, any child under the age of 16, who attends a school within these parishes is also entitled to compete in a local competition.

During the morning junior visitor events will also be held for youngsters who wish to take part but are not eligible to compete in the “local events”.  Any adult who is not “local” can take part in the “Open” afternoon competitions and should enter at the Secretary’s tent on the day.

Local Events (District & Juvenile)

Athletes wishing to enter 16 years & Over, under 16 years and under 12 years should register at the Secretary’s tent between 10:00 -10:30 on Games day.

ATHLETICS – 16 YEARS & OVER Born before 31/08/01 (DISTRICT)

4. Putting the Shot
5. Tossing the Caber
6. Throwing the Hammer
7. 56lb Weight over bar

7a. Weight for Distance

8. Long Jump
9. 100 Metres Sprint
10. 200 Metres Sprint
11. 800 Metres

BOYS & GIRLS UNDER 16 YRS (LOCAL) Born 01/09/01 – 31/08/05

12. 100 Metres
13. 800 Metres
14. High Jump (Girls)
15. High Jump (Boys)
16. Long Jump (Girls)
17. Long Jump (Boys)
18. Relay (Mixed teams)

BOYS & GIRLS UNDER 12 YRS (LOCAL) Born 01/09/05- 31/08/09

19. 100 Metres
20. 150 Metres
21. High Jump (Girls)
22. High Jump (Boys)
23. Long Jump (Girls)
24. Long Jump (Boys)
25. Relay (Mixed Teams)

UNDER 8YRS Born after 31/08/09

26. 80 Metres
27. Bean Bag Race
28. Obstacle Race

 

29. Visitors Race (to be decided on the day)