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THE HIGHLAND GAMESFirst established by the kings and chiefs of Scotland
as a method for choosing the best men at arms, the
highland games have become a symbol of Scottish
and Celtic culture across the globe.
During 1952, the games debuted in Oregon when the first
Portland Highland Games were held at Jantzen Beach
Park Arena. In the decades since, the Games have evolved
into a family-friendly celebration of Scottish heritage that
honors age-old traditions including Celtic dancing,
piping competitions and Scottish heavy athletics.
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SHEAF TOSSDuring the sheaf toss, a pitchfork is used to hurl a 16-pound burlap bag stuffed
with straw over a horizontal bar above the competitor’s head. Each competitor
has three chances to cleanly toss the sheaf over the bar. After all challengers
have made their attempts, the bar is raised and all successful competitors
attempt the new height. This continues until all but one athlete is eliminated.
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ESThe weight throw consists of two separate events — one using a light weight
and the other a heavy weight. Men use 28-pound and 56-pound weights, while
women throw 14-pound and 28-pound weights. Each weight is made of metal
with a handle attached either directly or by means of a chain. Typically, a spinning
technique is employed to throw the weight as far as possible using only one hand.
WEIGHT THROW
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The object of the caber toss is not the distance of the throw, but the
direction it falls. A perfect toss ends with the original top end nearest the
thrower and the bottom pointing away. Each throw is scored by treating the
caber as though it were the hour hand on a clock, with a perfect toss landing
at 12:00. A typical caber is a 19.5-foot-tall log that weighs over 175 pounds.
CABER TOSS
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JOIN THE GAMESWith a beer garden, a variety of delectable eats and a
wide spectrum of live entertainment, the Games offer
something for everyone. So whether you’re a first-timer,
a dedicated spectator or an avid competitor, there’s a seat at
the 2011 Portland Highland Games reserved just for you.
If that’s not enough, you can get closer to the action by
becoming a member of the Portland Highland Games
Association, sponsoring this year’s event or signing
up to volunteer on the big day.
Get the scoop at phga.org, find us on Facebook, or follow
@PDXScottishGames for the latest updates on Twitter.