Callander Highland Games 2010

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The Callander Games is one of the few remaining two day games held in Scotland.
The heavy events start on Saturday 31st July and reach their conclusion late on Sunday 1st August.

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The 2010 programme is still being finalised. 
Here is the draft 2010 programme which is subject to final confirmation.

Saturday Programme

12.30 pm Marching Bands and parade
leave Callander for Ben Ledi Field

1.00 pm Highland Games Opened by Chieftain

Men's World Highland Games Championship:

  • Putting the 16 lb stone
  • Throwing the 28 lb Weight for Distance
  • Throwing the 56 lb Weight for Height
  • Tossing the Caber (Scottish style)
  • Throwing the 22 lb heavy hammer

 

Ladies Highland Games Challenge featuring the inaugural women's caber tossing championship:

  • Throwing the 9 lb hammer
  • Putting 11 lb stone
  • Throwing the 14 lb Weight for distance (1 hand)
  • Tossing the Caber

 

Special All Comers Challenge:

Atlas Stones (not included in championship) - athletes & local heros
Local heros shut put
Women's welly boot throw

A bottle of whisky/ champagne for the winners!

Other Events:

Highland Dancing Competition (Entry Form) Companion Dog Show
Police Dog Competition
Children's Highland Games

Live music in the beer tent from Whiterose from 13:30-16:30

PLUS:
Kiddies Shows
Stalls
Craft Fair
Beer Tent

 

Sunday Programme

12.30 pm Marching Bands and parade
leave Callander for Ben Ledi Field

1.00 pm Highland Games Opened by Chieftain

Men's World Highland Games Championship:

  • Throwing the 16 lb hammer
  • Putting the 22 lb stone
  • Pitching the 20 lb Sheaf
  • Tossing the Caber (for distance)
  • Throwing the 56 lb weight for distance

 

Ladies Highland Games Challenge featuring the inaugural women's caber tossing championship:

  • Putting the 9 lb stone
  • Throwing the 28 lb weight for height
  • Tossing the challenge caber
  • Throwing the 14 lb Weight for distance (2 hands)

 

Special All Comers Challenge:

Atlas Stones (not included in championship) - athletes & local heros
Local heros shut put
Women's welly boot throw

A bottle of whisky/ champagne for the winners!

Other Events:

Pipe Band Displays
Highland Dancing Demonstrations
Police Dog Competition

Live Scottish music in the beer tent from FULL STEAM AHEAD from 13:30-16:30

PLUS:
Fly Casting Display
Kiddies Shows
Stalls
Craft Fair
Beer Tent

Massed Pipe Bands (4.30pm)

PRESENTATIONS

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General enquiries : Dan McKirgan. Tel :- 01877 330 919.   Mobile : 0774 803 4672.
Email : callanderhighlandgames@live.co.uk

Download the Highland Dancing Entry Form here

Any club/society/business wishing to have a stall at this year’s games.
Contact John Stirling on 07885 844409. John will be pleased to discuss your requirements.

Advertising space is available in the Official Games Programme.
Any business wishing to place an advert should contact Moe Guertin on email: moe@callanderroundtable.co.uk.

Moe will be happy to discuss your requirements.

 

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