THE EVENTS
Proposed events in no particular order
This page is under development
Although we have competitions during the weekend of "Bandy Ball" and "Archery" we feel that this may not serve the competitive needs of all the re-enactors and visitors attending our event. We would like to address this situation by introducing our "Event Challenge".
This open event will be based on the well established principles of "Scottish Highland Games" with rule variations where our particular situation requires, one of which is kit, we do not expect our competitors to wear highland costume. This will mean slightly floating rules until we have tested the games in principle.
Considering the possible intensity of the games a minimum level of fitness and age standard will be required, these profiles are being developed at the moment, input is welcome. Individuals may also be asked to sign a disclaimer before competing.
Each section will have an individual cup, to be held by the winner of that section and defended by them the following year. The event champion will be the competitor who accrues the maximum total points throughout the games. The event champion, will have their name engraved on "The Azincourt Challenge Cup" which will displayed in the Azincourt Museum. There is no obligation to enter all the listed events, competitors must however enter at least three sections.
We have listed some of the games played at highland events and the guidance rules for them, you are invited to give input on these ideas, such that hopefully we will be able to action them during the 2009 event.
General Rules
There is no approach (running towards the trig*) allowed in any throw or toss unless otherwise in the rules for that throw or toss. All throws and tosses must be taken from the trig*, a line placed on the ground at the throwing point. At no point may a competitors feet cross the trig, this will be deemed a foul and the throw disqualified. Any throw landing outside of the side guidelines will also be a foul and disqualified. The Judges verdict is final any competitor deemed unfit or unsafe may be removed from the competition.
The competitor gets three throws total for the throwing events, and they are eliminated from the tossing events after three consecutive misses. The competitor is put in an order of rotation, and each competitor takes one throw at a time in order. The scoring is similar to track and field scoring of horizontal field events. The scoring of the sheaf and 56 lbs (25.45Kgs) toss is similar to the scoring of the track and field vertical jumps.
During each section, points will awarded to successful competitors on a graded scale. For example, if there are eight competitors in one section the winner will be awarded eight points, the second will be awarded seven points and so on through the list, where the competitor in last place will awarded only one point. A disqualified competitor will receive no points.
The final places are determined by the total accrued points in that event. Ties in the throw events are broken by the next best throw, in toss events first place ties are broken by the fewer misses by those competitors.
* The Trig is the line on which a competitor must place their toes at the start or if required the finish of any throw.
Individual Event Rules
| Braemar Stone Put |
Weight for Distance |
Weight for Height |
Hammer Throw |
Sheaf Toss |
Spear Throw |
Braemar Stone Put
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There is no approach allowed in this challenge. There is no standard size or weight of the stone. Most games use stones of between 16lbs (7.27Kgs) and 24lbs (10.91Kgs) for men and for women the weights are between 8lbs (3.64Kgs) and 16lbs (7.27Kgs). The stone must be put with one hand and with the stone remaining against the neck throughout the throw until the release. The stone must be put from a standing position. Reversing the feet after the release is allowed. Measurement is taken from the trig to the center of the point the stone first landed. |
Weight for Distance
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There is no approach allowed in this challenge. The object of this challenge is to throw from the trig a weight the furthest possible distance. The weight may be thrown with one hand only. The total weight of each implement will be 28 lbs. (12.73gs) 42 lbs (19.09Kgs) and 56 lbs (25.45Kgs). The weight shall not measure more than 18" (45.72cms) in overall length. Any throwing style may be used as long as the rules are followed and the style is deemed safe by the judge. The backline will be drawn 9' 0" (3 metres) from the trig. Measurement is taken from the trig to the center of the point the weight first landed. |
Weight for Height
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There is no approach allowed in this challenge. The object of this challenge is to throw from the trig a weight over a bar which can be raised in height. Successful clearance of the height allows the athlete to advance into the next round at a greater height. The competition is determined by the highest successful toss with fewest misses being used to break tie scores. The weight will be thrown with one hand only. The weight shall be made of metal but can be of various shapes and sizes including spherical, bullet or box shaped. The handle can either be attached directly to the weight or attached with a length chain. The handle may also be of various shapes and thickness such as a ring, triangle or a "D" shape. The total weight of each implement shall be 42 lbs. (19.09Kgs) and 56 lbs. (25.45Kgs). Any throwing style may be used as long as the rules are followed and the style is deemed safe by the judge. Measurement is taken from the rig base to the bar. |
The Hammer Throw
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There is no approach allowed in this challenge. The hammerhead shall be made of metal, and the shaft shall be of wood. The total weight of each hammer will be 16 lbs (7.27Kgs) and 22 lbs (10Kgs) for men and for women the weights are 12lbs (5.45Kgs) and 16lbs (7.27Kgs). The length of the hammer will be no longer than 50" (127cms) in overall length. The hammer will be thrown with the feet in a fixed position. The competitor may move his feet after the hammer is released. No back line is drawn for the Hammer Throw and sidelines are normally drawn either side. A foul is if the hammer lands outside of the sidelines the backline foul still applies. Measurement is taken from the trig to the center of the point the hammer first landed. |
The
Sheaf Toss
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There is no approach allowed in this challenge. The object of this challenge is to throw from the trig a sheaf over a bar (similar to weight for height) which can be raised in height. Successful clearance of the height allows the competitor to advance into the next round at a greater height. The competition winner is determined by the highest successful toss, with fewest misses being used to break tie scores. The sheaf is a 16 lbs (7.27Kgs) or 22 lbs (10Kgs) bag of hay for men and for women 10lbs (4.55Kgs) or 12lbs (5.45Kgs), that is tossed over the bar with a two-tyned (pronged) pitchfork. Any throwing style may be used as long as the rules are followed and the style is deemed safe by the judge. The backline will be drawn 9' 0" (3 metres) from the trig. Measurement is taken from the rig base to the bar. |
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There is no approach allowed in this challenge. Competitors may use a spear only and will take three throws, their best legal throw is recorded and the winner is the individual with the longest legal throw measured to the nearest centimeter. If the spear's point touches the ground first, the throw is marked (measured) from this point to the trig. If the throw lands flat then the distance is measured from the back of the spear. If the tail of the spear lands first, then the throw is not counted and scratched. Any throwing style may be used as long as the rules are followed and the style is deemed safe by the judge. The backline will be drawn 9' 0" (3 metres) from the trig. |
Document updated 26/03/09
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