SPORT OF KINGS
It is reported in early records that during the 11th Century, King Malcolm III of Scotland summoned contestants to a foot race to the summit of Craig Choinnich overlooking Braemar. King Malcolm created this foot race in order to find the fastest runner in the land to be his Royal Messenger.
As time passed, additional events were added, using farm implements, blacksmith tools and stones to test the strength of the locals to see who was the strongest in the glen.
During various times of English occupation, from before the Wars of Independence to the suppression after the Jacobite wars, the men of Scotland were forbidden to bear or train with arms, in an attempt to prevent another popular Scottish uprising, the English forbid the games to continue fearing them to be training for war.
Although quite a range of events can be a part of the Highland athletics competition, these few have become standard.
Athletes interested in competing in the 2013 Newport Highland Games Heavy Athletics must complete an Athlete Registration form. Click here to register!
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday - Starts at 9:00 AM
Mens A
Men's Masters (40+)
Men's Novice
Sunday - Starts at 9:00 AM
Men's B
Light Men
Women's Open
Women's Masters (40+)
2013 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
RAY MABEY
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ATHLETE RESOURCES
PAST FIELD RECORDS
Ken Beck - Judge
Jay O'Neill - Judge
Bret Lathrop - Judge
Ray Mabey - Judge
Chad Wilker - Judge
Jeff McNeal - Judge
Kristi Dunn - Score Keeper
Kevin Halsey - Alternate Judge
Carl Mowell - Alternate Judge
Kaelyne Mowell - Alternate Judge
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CONTACT
Please direct all questions regarding the Highland Games events to our 2013 Athletic Director, Ray Mabey at athletes@newportcelticfestival.com
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