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We’re teaming up with Scottish Highland Games to bring you an ALL-NEW Highland Games competition. We’ll have competitors displaying feats of power, strength, and agility, and two days of competition.

CALLING ALL ATHLETES

Are you ready to showcase your strength and skill in traditional Highland Games events? This is your chance to test your mettle against fellow athletes in a fun and challenging environment. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of a unique cultural experience.

ENTRY DEADLINE: APRIL 17th, 2026

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Scottish Highland Games

Scottish Highland Games

See below for Scottish Highland Games details, schedule, and registration.

Details

Early registration is recommended. Entry deadline is April 17th, 2026. Entries received after April 17th are at the Athletic Director’s (AD’s) discretion and WILL NOT receive a festival shirt.

All pre-registered athletes will be provided with 1 T-shirt, 2 gate passes, water, sports drinks. T-shirts are to be worn at all times on the field.

Plan to arrive early to get signed in, assist with setup, and enjoy catching up with the other athletes… before you battle!

Novice Class athletes will receive instruction for each event with a warm-up throw prior to throwing in the event.

Schedule of Competitions

Saturday, May 2nd:

  • 8:30-9:00 AM: Sign-in
    • Men’s A, Master’s 40-49, Men’s Lightweight, Women’s Open Class athletes
  • 9:00-9:30 AM: Stand up the WOB and Sheaf towers
  • 9:30 AM: Begin throwing promptly

Sunday, May 3rd:

  • 8:30-9:00 AM: Sign-in
    • Men’s B, Men’s C, Men’s Novice, Men’s Masters 50-59, Men’s 60+, Women’s Masters Class athletes
  • 9:00-9:30 AM: Stand up the WOB and Sheaf towers
  • 9:30 AM: Begin throwing promptly

Athletic Rules

  1. RMSA rules will be used for judging. (View RMSA rulebook here.)
  2. All decisions of the Judges and Athletic Director (AD) are final.
  3. It is at the AD’s discretion only to allow late shows to compete. All competitors must sign in before the first throw, marking the start of the competition for their class.
  4. The AD may move you between classes to fill open slots or to make the class more competitive with the rest of the field. (No trophy hunters! Register for the class you are competitive in only.)
  5. T-Shirt modifications are allowed as long as you do not deface the Games logo or sponsors’ names.
  6. Athletes will be expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner, maintaining a friendly and respectful attitude toward the public, officials, and other competitors.

Events

Men’s Classes A-B-C

  • 22# Braemar Stone
  • 16# O stone
  • 22# and 16# hammer
  • 28# and 56# WFD
  • 56# WOB
  • 22# A & B class sheaf
  • 16# sheaf for C Class
  • Cabers X2 (Qualifier if needed and competition)

Men’s Master’s and Lightweight Implements

  • 22# Braemar Stone
  • 16# O stone
  • 22# and 16# hammer
  • 28# and 42# WFD
  • 42# WOB
  • 16# sheaf
  • Caber X2 (Qualifier if needed and competition)

Women’s Open Class

  • 12# Braemar Stone
  • 8# Open Stone
  • 12# and 16# Hammer
  • 14# and 28# WFD
  • 28# WOB
  • 10# Sheaf
  • Caber

Women’s Masters Class

  • 12# Braemar
  • 8# Open stone
  • 14# and 21# WFD
  • 12# and 16# Hammer
  • 21# WOB, 10# Sheaf
  • Caber

Registration

Please provide the competing athlete's information. Credit Card Payment will be made below.

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WAIVER

I, ("Participant"), acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the following activities at the "Decatur Celtic Festival and Highland Games Competition":

ACCEPTANCE OF RISK
I AM AWARE THAT SCOTTISH HEAVY ATHLETICS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES ARE HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES AND THAT I COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN KILLED. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED, AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER THOSE RISKS ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY
As consideration for being permitted by Decatur Celtic Festival ("Festival") and Decatur Highland Games ("Games"), the State of Texas ("State"), the County of Wise ("County") and any lessor of the Games premises (“Lessor”), to participate in these activities and use the Festival premises and facilities, I forever release the Festival, the Games, the State, the County, the Lessor, any aforementioned associated or affiliated organization, and their respective directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, contractors, and representatives (collectively “Releasees”) from any and all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives now have, or may have in the future, for injury, death, illness, loss, or property damage, related to (i) my participation in these activities, (ii) the negligence or other acts, whether directly connected to these activities or not, and however caused, by any Releasee, or (iii) the condition of the premises where these activities occur, whether or not I am then participating in the activities. I also agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of any Releasee in connection with any of the matters covered by the foregoing release.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS AN ELECTRONIC RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND DECATUR CELTIC FESTIVAL AND SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES COMPETITION, THE CITY OF DECATUR, THE STATE OF TEXAS, THE COUNTY OF WISE, AND THE LESSOR, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. I CERTIFY THAT BY SIGNING BELOW AND SUBMITTING THE ATHLETE PAYMENT, I AGREE TO THIS WAIVER.
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Scottish Highland Games

See below for Scottish Highland Games details, schedule, and registration.

Details

Early registration is recommended. Entry deadline is April 17th, 2026. Entries received after April 17th are at the Athletic Director’s (AD’s) discretion and WILL NOT receive a festival shirt.

All pre-registered athletes will be provided with 1 T-shirt, 2 gate passes, water, sports drinks. T-shirts are to be worn at all times on the field.

Plan to arrive early to get signed in, assist with setup, and enjoy catching up with the other athletes… before you battle!

Novice Class athletes will receive instruction for each event with a warm-up throw prior to throwing in the event.

Schedule of Competitions

Saturday, May 2nd:

  • 8:30-9:00 AM: Sign-in
    • Men’s A Class, Master’s 40-49, Men’s Lightweight, Women’s Open Classes athletes
  • 9:00-9:30 AM: Stand up the WOB and Sheaf towers
  • 9:30 AM: Begin throwing promptly

Sunday, May 3rd:

  • 8:30-9:00 AM: Sign-in
    • Men’s B class, Men’s C-class, Men’s Novice Class, Men’s Masters 50-59, Men’s 60+, Women’s Masters class athletes
  • 9:00-9:30 AM: Stand up the WOB and Sheaf towers
  • 9:30 AM: Begin throwing promptly

Events

Men’s Classes A-B-C

  • 22# Braemar Stone
  • 16# O stone
  • 22# and 16# hammer
  • 28# and 56# WFD
  • 56# WOB
  • 22# A & B class sheaf
  • 16# sheaf for C Class
  • Cabers X2 (Qualifier if needed and competition)

Men’s Master’s and Lightweight Implements

  • 22# Braemar Stone
  • 16# O stone
  • 22# and 16# hammer
  • 28# and 42# WFD
  • 42# WOB
  • 16# sheaf
  • Caber X2 (Qualifier if needed and competition)

Women’s Open Class

  • 12# Braemar Stone
  • 8# Open Stone
  • 12# and 16# Hammer
  • 14# and 28# WFD
  • 28# WOB
  • 10# Sheaf
  • Caber

Women’s Masters Class

  • 12# Braemar
  • 8# Open stone
  • 14# and 21# WFD
  • 12# and 16# Hammer
  • 21# WOB, 10# Sheaf
  • Caber

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