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ATHLETIC
COMPETITORS ENTRY FORM
for
SAN DIEGO SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES & GATHERING OF THE CLANS AT VISTA, CA -
JUNE 28 & 29, 2009
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Heavy Events - World Record at 1999 San Diego Scottish Highland Games Shannon Hartnett 14 Weight for Distance 80' 3" |
Events
300 Braemar Stone Throw
307 Open Stone
304 16 Pound Hammer Throw
301 56 Pound Weight (Distance)
305 Caber Toss
302 22 Pound Hammer Throw
306 56 Pound Weight (Height)
303 28 Pound Weight Throw
Entry Fees:
$ 15 SAAA Member
$ 25 Non Member
Start Time: 9:30 AM for all classes
Class A & Class C will compete on Saturday; Class B, Women, & Masters (50+) will compete on Sunday. (One day competition in each class).
Athletic Rules - I
1. Competitors must wear the kilt and Highland hose at all times while on the athletic field. (Kilts may be rented from R. P. Blandford & Son, Redlands, CA and The Tartan Patch, Irvine, CA)
2. All events will be governed by Scottish American Athletic Association (SAAA) Rules. The SAAA and the San Diego Scottish Highland Games reserves the right to test any competitor for the use of steroids and other performance altering substances.
3. Pre-registered Athletes will receive a competitor’s ticket which will be mailed in advance or may be picked up by special arrangements with the Athletic Director.
4. Late entries and on the field entries will be accepted if space is available and upon approval of the Athletic Director. Late entries will be required to pay full admission at the gate and pay the entry fee.
5. Decisions of the judges and Athletic Director are final.
6. The San Diego Scottish Highland Games, Inc. and the SAAA reserves the right to change, combine, or eliminate scheduled events.
7. Entry fees for competition for each class are $15 for SAAA Members and $25 for Non Members which provides the competitor with a complimentary T-shirt and 2-day admission to the field. The T-shirts must be worn while competing.
8. Awards will be given to the best overall athlete in each class. Medals will be awarded to the top three athletes in each event.
9. All winners must pick up their awards by 6:00 PM Sunday, June 23 or forfeit them.
10. Due to the nature of the events presented at these Games, the Committee will not be responsible for any injury to competitors or spectators, or the loss of personal property.
11. The decision of the judges will be final.
Athletic Rules - II
The categories will be
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Amateur Classes
A (Advanced)
B (Intermediate)
Women
C (Novice)
M (Masters)
1. All competitors will be competing for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards. There will be an aggregate award for each class.
2. To be eligible for the aggregate trophy the competitor must compete in all events.
3. The competition will be run according to SAAA rules and procedures.
4. Athletes must be at least 18 years of age by the date of the Games.
5. All appeals to any judge’s decision will be made with the Athletic Chairman at the time when the questioned decision is made.
General Rules for the San Diego Scottish Highland Games
No pets are allowed in Brengle Terrace Park (with the exception of seeing eye dogs and dogs participating in the Sheepdog Trials).
No alcoholic beverages may be brought into the park. Beer will be available for sale at several locations throughout the park. This rule will be enforced due to increased liability and rules of The City of Vista. There will be cooler checks.
Accommodations
Our Host Hotel is La Quinta, 630 Sycamore Avenue (at Route 78):
Other accommodations and camping information:
Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau: 800.227.5722
San Diego North ConVis Bureau: 800.848.3336
Email:
sdshgchief@sbcglobal.net
www.sdhighlandgames.org