Senior Heavies

 

 

 

EVENTS

 

Operated under Scottish Athletics’ Laws & Rules
Open to men and women and the competition is generously sponsored by Robert & Phe Galley, Galatea Bar.

 

Putting the shot (16lb for men; 8.8lb for women)

Throwing the weight for distance (28lb for men; 14lb for women)

Throwing the Scots hammer for distance (16lb for men; 8.8lb for women)

Throwing the weight for height (56lb for men; 28lb for women)

Tossing the caber

 

PRIZES

 

In addition to the trophies being competed for the following prizes were awarded in 2025 (and are subject to change for 2026):

 

Men

 

1st Prize       £340

2nd Prize      £280

3rd Prize       £200

4th Prize       £150

5th Prize       £100

6th Prize       £70

7th Prize       £60

8th Prize       £50

 

Women

 

1st Prize       £340

2nd Prize      £280

3rd Prize       £200

4th Prize       £150

5th Prize       £100

6th Prize       £70

7th Prize       £60

8th Prize       £50

 

THE COMMITTEE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD OR AMEND VALUE OF ANY PRIZES IN THE EVENT OF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES

 

Please note:

 

Bute Highland Games will contribute towards travel expenses at their discretion

All competitors must appear and compete in “kilt & hose”

In sponsored events, no competitor shall be allowed to wear any prominent form of advertising except where the advertisement relates to the firm or company supporting the event.

 

Once an event has started competitors arriving late will only be permitted throws in rounds not yet completed within their assigned event

 

Senior heavy events are due to commence at approximately 12 noon, all competitors should report to Alan Pettigrew on the field no later than 11:45am on the day

Events may not run on the day in the sequence shown

All the above events will be held on grass at The Public Stadium in Rothesay

 

FEES

 

Fees per competitor for men and women will be £5.00. (Correct for 2025, and are subject to change for 2026)

 

(Entries will not be processed unless fees have been paid)

 

ENTRY FORM    -

 

Enteries to this year's competition are now open!

 

(Competitors are reminded they must pre-register their entry, regrettably entries on the day cannot be accepted)

 

If further assistance is required please contact:

Alan Pettigrew
Tel.No.  –  01294 538179
Email  –  01bigalan@gmail.com