Fresno Scottish Gathering & Games

September 19, 2026

Notes:

• Amateur classes will be limited to 12 athletes!!!!  Spots filled on a 1st completed/received basis..
• If by September 12th fewer than 4 applications are received for a given class, said class may be eliminated and athletes may be asked to choose a different class for competition
• Applications may be accepted after September 12th, including field registration on a space available basis determined by Athletic Director.
• Only society (SHA) implements will be used for competition
• Pre-registration fees for athletic competition: $55 with a shirt and $40 without. (Use Promo Code noshirt to get the discount)
• Any application received after September 12th, $60 + gate entry
• Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Events Information:

Competition will consist of the following nine events:

Open Stone, Braemar Stone, Heavy & Light Hammers, Heavy & Light Weight for Distance, Caber, Weight over Bar & Sheaf. If time runs long, some events may be dropped.

Athletes must participate in all nine events to qualify for the aggregate awards. Leaving during the competition or a late arrival will put the athlete in "PR" only status.

Aggregate ties will be broken by number of 1st, 2nd, etc in individual events. If still tied, Caber score will determine place.

Rules:

Competition will be conducted in accordance to SHA rules. These rules can be found HERE.

Athletes must be 18 years or older to compete.

All athletes must wear the official games shirt provided and kilt (with undergarments) during competition.

Check-in time for all athletes begins at 8:15am at the Heavy Events field tent and will close promptly at 8:45am.

Competition starts promptly at 9:00am. Athlete Meeting 8:55  (Weigh-in at scoring table during check-in. They may be done earlier if a judge is available.)