Heavies Event Information
All competitors must have a valid registration with the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association (RSHGA).
To help the event run smoothly, we ask that you pre-enter using the Competitors Heavies entry ticket and completing the additional questions.
Pre-entry to the heavy competitions will close on Wednesday 4th June 2025. All athletes who pre-enter will receive a FREE competitor e-ticket.
Competitors with a heavy event competition e-ticket holders will be allowed early access to the games field at 9:45am through the competitors entrance. Those with a general entry ticket will gain access from 10am through the main entrance gate.
On arrival, all athletes must report to the competitors’ entry/check-in desk that will be open from 9:45am, the desk will close at 10am for Novice entrants and 12 noon for Heavy entrants on the day.
Novice events commence at 10.30am.
Glenfiddich Open Heavies events commence at 12.30pm.
Warm up activities will only be allowed on agreement with the Lead Heavies Judge.
On the day entries may be available dependant on pre-registered numbers and final decision by the Lead Heavies Judge.
| Novice Event | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice Light Hammer | £35 | £30 | £25 | £20 | £10 | £5 |
| Novice Light Ball | £35 | £30 | £25 | £20 | £10 | £5 |
| Novice 28lb weight for distance | £35 | £30 | £25 | £20 | £10 | £5 |
| Novice 56lb weight over the bar | £35 | £30 | £25 | £20 | £10 | £5 |
| Novice Caber Tossing | £35 | £30 | £25 | £20 | £10 | £5 |
| Open Event | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Hammer | £60 | £50 | £40 | £30 | £25 | £20 |
| Throwing Light Hammer 16lb | £60 | £50 | £40 | £30 | £25 | £20 |
| Weight for distance 28lb | £60 | £50 | £40 | £30 | £25 | £20 |
Scottish Championship Weight over the bar 56lb | £80 | £60 | £50 | £40 | £30 | £20 |
| Aberdeen Caber Tossing Championship | £150 | £80 | £60 | £50 | £40 | £30 |
| Putting the stone (22lbs) | £60 | £50 | £40 | £30 | £25 | £20 |
| Putting the light Stone | £60 | £50 | £40 | £30 | £25 | £20 |
Read more about the Rules and Regulations and Competition FAQs.