Registration Forms

Bakersfield Scottish Games and Festival




Woodland Celtic Games and Festival




Participation Agreement

By registering for this event I agree to the following:
I have read the Athletic Rules for competition and hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators waive and release all rights and claims for damages I may be entitled to against the SHA or the hosts of these Games and any officials associated with these Games, their representatives, agents, successors and assignees, for any and all injuries suffered by me through participation in these events. I acknowledge that I have read the notices in right-hand column on this page. I agree to be bound by the Athletic Rules posted at the Scottish Heavy Athletics website.

Register in person day of the event.
1. Download and print this blank registration form.
2. Fill out the form completely and bring it to the event.
3. Make check payable to: Scottish Heavy Athletics
   • $35 - Registration fee and current season's competition T-Shirt.
   • $25 - Registration fee only—no T-Shirt.
Some events require athletes to register online before the event. In person registration in these cases may not be possible. We suggest you contact us first at Scottish Heavy Athletics, to determine if the event you want to participate in allows in person registration.


Notices—Please Read Completely

1. Events are sanctioned by Scottish Heavy Athletics and the Games host.

2. Competitors must wear the Kilt and Highland Hose at all times on the athletic field.

3. Pre-registered entry fee will provide admission to the athletic competition. Where available, the pre-registered athlete will receive a complimentary t-shirt which must be worn while competing.

4. Athletes who have never thrown in the games need to register for the C class.

5. All events will be governed by the rules posted on the Scottish Heavy Athletics website.

6. All competitions begin promptly at 9am.

7. One day games shall have all classes competing on that day and may be combined with other groups, or split into two flights as determined by the Athletic Director.

8. Two day games, Saturday: Professional, A class, B class, Light weight, Womens and Master womens classes will be competing. Sunday: Master mens 40s, 50s, 60s+ and C class will be competing. Changes to this schedule are determined by the Athletic Director and all paricipants will be notified accordingly.

9. The Sacramento Valley games. The class schedule will be as follows for 2017.
Saturday: Pro, A, Men's Masters (40s, 50s, 60s) and Women's Masters
Sunday: B, C, Lightweight and Women A and B.

10. The Modesto highland games is invitational only. Athletes intereseted in competing in these games may submit a registration form so that they will be considered during the selection process. Once the athlete selection is made—athletes will be notified of acceptance and required to pay the registration fee at that time.

11. The Pleasanton highlands games are invitational only. Email the Pleasanton Athletic Director directly for registration information.

12. SHA and Games host reserves the right to test any competitor for the use of steroids and other performance enhancing substances.

13. Where applicable, pre-registered athletes will be allowed free access to the fairgrounds or park. All others must pay entrance fees.

14. Late and on-field entries may not be accepted. Please contact the SHA prior to Game day for permission to compete. Do NOT assume space will be available. If accepted, late entries will pay a late fee.

15. The competition will consist of the traditional Heavy Events of Scottish Highland athletics; however, the actual events scheduled for the competition may be dictated by number of athletes, time constraints and field size. Changes may be made at the discretion of the Athletic Director and/or Head Judge

16. Decisions of the Judges and Athletic Director are final.

17. Absolutely no one will be allowed on the athletic field without express permission from the Head Judge or Athletic Director. The field is inherently a dangerous place. All possible safety precautions will be applied but all who are on the field do so at their own risk.

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