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Scottish athletics

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Presented by the Scott A. MacKenzie Group, National Bank Financial
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Time:
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9:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
​1:45–5:00 p.m.
Location::
Main field
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Announcing the 2022 CSAF Open Championship!

We are thrilled to announce that the Montreal Highland Games are hosting the 2022 Men's Open Championship of the Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation! This invitation-only competition features elite athletes from all over Canada competing in traditional Scottish athletic events. 
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In 2019, we were proud to welcome women competitors to the Montreal Highland Games for the first time!

Meet the 2022 athletes!

LIST OF EVENTS
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Putting the stone    
This is similar to the shot put competition seen at modern track and field events except that a rock is used in place of the steel ball. The thrower cradles the stone in one hand against the neck until the moment of release.  The furthest distance thrown wins the competition. The Braemar Stone is a similar challenge, except that the stone is larger and it must be thrown from a standing position (no approach).
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Hammer toss
The Scottish hammer differs from the Olympic hammer in that the shaft is rigid (it is made of rattan, whereas the Olympic hammer is a metal ball on a wire cable). The thrower does not spin around but anchors his or her feet to the ground (there are spikes on the boots) and twirls the hammer backwards over his or her shoulder.
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Weight toss 
The weights used in this event are lead balls on the end of a short chain. The competitor spins around (similar to a discus thrower) and releases the weight; the winner is the one who throws the weight the farthest. The 56-pound weight is also thrown for height. The athlete will stand under a crossbar, swing the weight with one hand between his or her legs and then throw it over the bar—a contest of pure strength. Each contestant will have three tries at each height.
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Caber toss    
This is the event most associated with Highland games; unlike other Highland events, competitors are judged by the accuracy of their throws rather than by the distance or height achieved. The caber is a log that is 18 to 22 feet long and weighs approximately 120 pounds. To begin the throw, the officials will raise the caber vertically with the heavy end up and prepare it for the contestant. He or she will then pick up the caber under its end and balance it against the shoulder. Once it is comfortably balanced, the competitor will start to move down the field until the right speed is reached; he or she will then stop, causing the caber to fall forward. When the caber has fallen to just the right angle, the competitor will give it a mighty thrust upward, causing it to flip end over end. The official will follow behind the thrower and determine the accuracy of the shot using the "clock" method: a perfect throw is one where the caber has flipped over and landed at twelve o’clock in relation to the direction of the run. Each contestant has three attempts at this event.
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Are you interested in getting involved in Scottish athletics? Contact the Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation for more information!
You might also want to take part in our Athletics Clinic that takes place before the Games.

Montreal Highland Games

​Sunday, August 6, 2023

Every year, the Montreal Highland Games brings together Montrealers of all backgrounds to celebrate Scottish sport, music and culture. The Games represent an exceptional opportunity for participants and visitors alike to discover the rich history and traditions of Scotland.
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Montreal Highland Games Office
1195 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal QC  H3A 1H9
514-842-2030
info@montrealhighlandgames.com
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Jeux écossais de Montréal

Dimanche août 6 2023

Chaque année, les Jeux écossais de Montréal rassemblent des Montréalais de toutes origines pour célébrer le sport, la musique et la culture écossaise. Les Jeux représentent une occasion exceptionnelle pour les participants et les visiteurs de découvrir la riche histoire et les traditions de l'Écosse.
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Bureau des Jeux écossais de Montréal
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1195, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Montréal QC  H3A 1H9
514-842-2030
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  • Attending
    • Tickets
    • Schedule
    • How to get here
    • Map of the grounds
    • FAQ
  • Assister
    • Billets
    • Horaire
    • Comment s'y rendre
    • Plan des terrains
    • Foire aux questions
  • Competitions
    • Scottish athletics
    • Pipe bands
    • Highland dancing
    • Medieval combat
    • Tug of war
  • Compétitions
    • Athlétisme écossais
    • Corps de cornemuses
    • Danse des Highlands
    • Combat médiéval
    • Tir à la corde
  • Attractions
    • Family Village
    • Ceilidh Tent
    • Fiddlers' Tent
    • Concessions and vendors
    • Clans and community organizations
    • Patrons' Pavilion
  • Attractions
    • Parc familial
    • Grand chapiteau de ceilidh
    • Tente des violoneux
    • Concessions et marchands
    • Clans et organisations communautaires
    • Pavillon de mécènes
  • Other events
    • Athletics Clinic
    • Promenade of Cabers
    • Wee Ceilidh
  • Autres événements
    • Atelier d'athlétisme
    • Promenade des cabers
    • Wee Ceilidh
  • About us
    • History of the Games
    • 2020 virtual event
    • 2021 virtual event
    • Sponsors
    • Be a volunteer!
    • Contact us
  • À propos de nous
    • Histoire des Jeux
    • 2020 événement virtuel
    • 2021 événement virtuel
    • Partenaires
    • Faites du bénévolat !
    • Nous joindre