Kern County Scottish Society Annual Gathering & Games
Apr 10 - Kern County Fair Grounds, 1142 S. P St., Bakersfield, CA

CLASSES

 Sat: Men: A, B & C
  Masters: 50+
  Women: Combined

CLASS DEFINITIONS

Professional

Elite athletes.

Class A

Advanced Athletes

Class B

Intermediate athletes

Class C

Athletes with limited or no prior experience

Masters

Age defined

EVENTS

Braemar Stone

Open Stone

Lt. Dist. Weight

Hv. Dist. Weight

Lt. Hammer

Hv. Hammer

Weight/Bar

Caber


Weights are appropriate for the age and class of competition.

SCHEDULE

Competition starts at 9:00am. Note: Adjustments to classes and events may be made as needed for the benefit of the Games. If you arrive late, you will be awarded last place points for each event missed.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Deadline for entries will be Mar 31.  Late and field entries will only be accepted on a space-available basis.

 

For maps and directions plus last minute announcements, please visit www.scottish-heavies.com.

NOTICES

1. Events are sanctioned by Scottish Heavy Athletics and hosted by Kern County Scottish Society.


2. Competitors must wear the Kilt and Highland Hose at all times on the athletic field.


3. Pre-registered entry fee will provide admission to the athletic competition. Where available, the pre-registered athlete will receive a complimentary t-shirt which must be worn while competing.


4. All events will be governed by the rules posted on the Scottish Heavy Athletics website (www.scottish-heavies.com).


5. SHA and the Kern County Scottish Society reserves the right to test any competitor for the use of steriods and other performance enhancing substances.


6. Where applicable, pre-registered athletes will be allowed free access to the fairgrounds/park. All others must pay entrance fees.


7. Late and on-field entries may not be accepted. Please contact the SHA prior to Game day for permission to compete. Do NOT assume space will be available. If accepted, late entries will pay a late fee.


8. The competition will consist of the traditional Heavy Events of Scottish Highland athletics; however, the actual events scheduled for the competition may be dictated by number of athletes, time constraints and field size. Changes may be made at the discretion of the Athletic Director and/or Head Judge


9. Decisions of the Judges and Athletic Director are final.


10. Absolutely no one will be allowed on the athletic field without express permission from the Head Judge or Athletic Director. The field is inherently a dangerous place. All possible safety precautions will be applied but all who are on the field do so at their own risk.

 

11. Events may be dropped as deteremined by the Head Judge.

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ENTRY FORM FOR:   KERN COUNTY SCOTTISH SOCIETY ANNUAL GATHERING & GAMES

 

Name: ______________________________________________

 

Address: ___________________________________________

 

City, etc. ____________________________________________

 

Telephone:  (       )  ___________________________________

 

Birthdate: _____________________     Class:  ____________

 

Email: ______________________________________________

 

Preferred Shirt Size:       (L)      (XL)      (2XL)      (3XL)

 

I have read the Athletic Rules for competition and hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators waive and release all rights and claims for damages I may be entitled to against the SHA or the hosts of these Games and any OFFICIALS associated with these Games, their representatives, agents, successors and assignees, for any and all injuries suffered by me through participation in these events. 

 

 

I agree to be bound by the Athletic Rules as posted at www.scottish-heavies.com.

 

 

 

Signature: _______________________________________

 

Make check payable to: Scottish Heavy Athletics
Mail check for $25* and Entry Form to:
Scottish Heavy Athletics
C/o 1568 Washington Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539