Heavy Events Registration-2020 Alaska Scottish Highland Games
Date and time
Location
Alaska State Fairgrounds
2075 Glenn Highway Palmer, AK 99645Refund Policy
Description
It is with heavy hearts that the Alaskan Scottish Club Board of Directors announces the cancellation of the 2020 Alaska Scottish Highland Games, which was to be held on June 27th at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer.
The ASC Board of Directors and Executive Director actively monitored the evolving COVID-19 situation over the past few months before making this decision. We were, at first, cautiously optimistic about having the Games this year; however, the risk to people's health and the financial impact they are experiencing cannot be ignored. We recognize it is not our place to guarantee people's health and well being en masse, only to mitigate risks inherent in the Highland Games. These are interesting times, and given the lead time it takes to plan an event of this scale, we feel it prudent to hold our powder until next year when we can celebrate in true Scottish fashion.
We want to express our sincere appreciation to all those involved with our games and for their past and continued support. The Alaska Scottish Highland Games is run by a proud group of volunteers dedicated to celebrating and sharing the Scottish culture and traditions with Alaskans. In the meantime, we will ration the whiskey and be hard at work planning next year's games. To that end, we invite you to join us the last weekend in June 2021!
As always, we will bring up World-Class Professional Athletes, musicians, and judges. We pledge, to our supporters and spectators, to provide activities and entertainment aplenty for the young and the old alike.
We have begun the process of reaching out to those who have already signed up for the 2020 games to issue refunds. If you have not heard from us, we apologize. You will be hearing from us soon.
If you have questions, please contact our Executive Director, Jeni McDaniel alaskanscottish@gmail.com
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Registration for the 2020 ASHG closes on Memorial Day (May 25, 2020)
Athletic events in all classes include Open and Braemar Stone, Light and Heavy Weight for Distance, Light and Heavy Scottish Hammer, Sheaf, Weight Over Bar and Caber Toss.
WAITLISTS HAVE BEEN STRATED FOR FULL CLASSES, IF YOUR CLASS IS FULL PLEASE CONTACT AD JENI MCDANIEL TO JOIN THE WAITLIST! ashgathletics@gmail.com or 602-359-4893
Throwing order determined by first to enter last to throw in all classes and events.
2020 Heavy Events Classes Include:
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Men's and Women's Pro Class: 10 Spots - Invite Only
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Men’s Amateur A Entry Fee: $35.00 - 12 Spots
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Men's Amateur B Entry Fee: $35.00 - 12 Spots
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Men's Amateur C (NOVICE) Entry Fee: $35.00 - 12 Spots - CLASS IS FULL
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Men's Lightweight < 200lbs Entry Fee: $35.00 - 12 Spotts - CLASS IS FULL
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Men's Masters 40+ Entry Fee $35.00 - 12 Spots
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Men's Masters 50+ Entry Fee $35.00 - 10 Spots
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Men's Masters 60+ Entry Fee $20.00 - 5 Spots
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Women's Amateur A Entry Fee: $35.00 - 6 Spots
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Women's Amateur B Entry Fee: $35.00 - 12 Spots
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Women's Amateur C (NOVICE) Entry Fee: $35.00 - 12 spots
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Women's Lightweight < 150lbs Entry Fee: $35.00 - 12 Spots
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Women's Masters Entry Fee: $35.00 - 6 Spots
*If this is your first Highland Games or your first year throwing, WELCOME! You will register in the C (Novice) Class. If you are still unsure of what class you should register for please contact Athletic Director Jeni McDaniel, at ashgathletics@gmail.com or 602-359-4893 before registering.
Additional Event Registrations Include:
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Challenge Stone (Men (12 spots) and Women (12 spots)) Entry Fee: $15.00
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Annual Parman Throwing Clinic This clinic is great for those who have never thrown before or for seasoned throwers who want to fine-tune their skills. 6/20 & 6/21 1-5pm Finger Lake Elementary School in Wasilla Entry Fee: $45.00 - 25 Spots
*Athletes can register to only participate in Challenge Stone and Throwing Clinics without competing in the Heavy Event*
Customized athletic shirts with your name or nickname on the back are available for $8.00. All personalization will be reviewed by the Athletic Director for appropriateness and limited to 12 characters maximum. Please add this option from the Registration Options. This year athletes will also have the choice between T-Shirt or Sleeveless Shirts for their athletic shirt. There is no additional charge for this and you can make your selection at check-out.
There will be no field entries accepted for Heavy Events. Challenge Stone registrations will be accepted on the day of games if space is still available.
Please note that depending on Registered Athletes, classes may be split or additional classes added. If you are registered in a class that changes you will be notified via email.
Due to the growing size of our athletics, the Farmer's Walk will no longer be offered as an event on the Athletic field at the end of the day.
For the Official Alaska Scottish Highland Games Heavy Events Competition Information and Rules please visit http://www.alaskascottish.org/highland-games or contact Athletic Director, Jeni McDaniel at ashgathletics@gmail.com or 602-359-4893
Looking forward to another great year on the field at the Alaska Scottish Highland Games!
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The Alaskan Scottish Club is a non-profit organization established to
promote the Scottish culture, heritage and teachings to the people of Alaska. We achieve this through events, workshops, concerts and other social gatherings in Alaska throughout the year