The 2021 Athletic Competitions have been cancelled. Save the Date : March 5, 2022Registration for the 2022 Athletic Competitions will be posted in the 4th Quarter of 2021. For more information contact the Foundation for Scottish Athletics at: info@f4sa.org **ADAPTIVE ATHLETES ARE WELCOME** Registration will be open in the following Adult divisions. A Juniors Event for age 12-17 is under consideration.
SASSF Heavy Athletic competitions are conducted under the auspices of the Scottish American Athletic Association. Prospective athletics may also wish to familiarize themselves with information found at the North American Scottish Games Athletic site. |
Throwing the weight | The weight is made from iron and is spherical or box shaped with a chain and ring attached. The total length is 18 inches and the weight is either 28 lbs. (2 stones) or 56 lbs. (half a hundredweight). The stone and the hundredweight are standard British weight measurements. The weight is thrown with one hand for distance from behind a marker or trig and the best of three throws is counted. |
Throwing the hammer | The hammer head is a 16 or 22 pound iron ball on the end of a cane shaft, measuring 4 feet 2 inches overall. The hammer is thrown from behind a trig and the athlete is allowed to count the best of three throws. |
Tossing the Sheaf | A 16 lb. sheaf of hay, enclosed in a jute sack is tossed over a bar with a pitchfork. The bar is raised in steady increments until all but one competitor is eliminated. Each athlete receives three tries at each height. |