TUG OF WAR COMPETITION
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD

OUR FIRST TUG OF WAR COMPETITION FOR PRIZE MONEY WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD.  SIX PERSON TEAMS WILL PULL IN SINGLE ELIMINATION HEATS (THREE PULLS PER HEAT) TO DETERMINE THE OVERALL WINNER.  PLUS A SPECIAL CATEGORY OF PRIZES FOR THE BEST FIRST RESPONDER TEAM.  YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR TEAM OF 6+2 SPARES WITH THE FORM BELOW! ADVANCE REGISTRATION INCLUDES ADMISSION!

REGISTER YOUR TEAM IN ADVANCE AND ENTRY FEE INCLUDES ADMISSION TICKETS!

NOTE:  Each category requires 4 teams for competition to occur.  If less than 4 teams register, that category will be canceled, but the pre-registered teams may keep their tickets and may register in another category if roster can be changed.

OFFICIAL RULES - LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES
TUG OF WAR COMPETITION

  1. Teams will consist of six members pulling and up to two reserves. One coach is permitted for each team.  A person may pull for only one team during a competition.  No substitutions during a pull.
  2. Categories for teams are: Men, Women, Mixed, Masters (all team members 50 and up).  Special prize for best team of First Responders.
  3. No cleats or spikes are permitted on footwear. Footwear will be inspected before each pull.
  4. Single elimination with order of heats randomly determined.
  5. Winner of each heat to be decided by best of three pulls.
  6. The overall pulling distance is 12 feet, teams win when center marker crosses team boundary marker.
  7. Time limit for each pull is 3 minutes; if boundary marker not reached then furthest pulled distance is winner.
  8. No hand over hand pulling is allowed; team members must go back with the rope when pulling.
  9. No looping of rope around pullers is permitted. No knots are permitted on the rope. No standing on the rope.
  10. All team members must remain on their feet, with no hands touching the ground, with the exception of the anchorman who is permitted one hand on the ground.
  11. Teams will be reminded of the rules before the start of the competition. Only coaches (if present) or team captains may consult with the judges. Judges decisions are final.
  12. Judge will toss a coin to determine direction of the first pull.  Direction will switch with each subsequent pull.
  13. Judge will start the pull with the command, “Take the strain.” Team members may then heel in. When teams are balanced the command “Pull!” is given.
  14. Two warnings for infringements will be given. A third infringement will result in disqualification.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

9:00 am – Gates open to the public - bring your own chair(s), picnic basket or a blanket too!
9:05 am – Scottish Vendors village opens at side of Main Field
9:10 am - Heavy Athletics Masters and Women registration and set-up at north east corner tent at Main Field
9:30 am – Scottish Clans tent area opens to public near Mr. Rogers Neighborhood (map)
9:30 am - Heavy Athletics Masters and Women competition begins at Main Field
10:00 am – The Kilt and Piping seminar presented by Sean Patrick Regan at Pavilion D2
10:00 am - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Hillside Theater
10:00 am – Abbots Cross performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
10:00 am – Step In Time performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
10:30 am - Heavy Athletics Masters and Women competition at Main Field - hammer throw, stone put, etc.
11:00 am – Introduction to Scottish Fiddling with Melinda Crawford at Pavilion D2
11:00 am – Dancing exhibition begins at Pavilion D2
11:00 am - Heavy Athletics competition at Main Field with Masters and Women Caber Toss.
11:00 am – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
11:00 am – Red McWilliams performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
11:15 am – County Mayo Band performs at the Hillside Theater
Noon - RichPatrick Celtic performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
Noon - Terry Griffiths performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
Noon – Traditional Storytelling presented by Barra the Bard at Pavilion D2
12:30 pm - Registration for Tug-of-War Headquarters Tent on Main Field
12:30 pm – The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
1:00 pm - John F. Webber seminar "Scottish Names - Their Origin and Meaning" at St. Andrews tent near the Main Field
1:00 pm – Introduction to the Bodhran workshop presented by Kip Reufle at Pavilion D2
1:00 pm - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
1:00 pm - Step In Time performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
1:00 pm - Heavy Athletics Masters and Women competition finals at Main Field
1:45 pm – Road To The Isles performs at the Hillside Theater
2:00 pm – Introduction to Scotland seminar presented by Paul Thompson at Pavilion D2
2:00 pm – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
2:00 pm – Red McWilliams performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
2:00 pm – Men’s team competition Tug-of-War on Main Field
2:00 pm – Shortbread competition judging
2:45 pm – Corned Beef & Curry Band performs at the Hillside Theater
3:00 pm – The Pittsburgh Tartan seminar presented by Kathy Wells at Pavilion D2
3:00 pm – Abbots Cross performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
3:00 pm – Terry Griffiths performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
3:30 pm – Women’s team competition Tug-of-War on Main Field
4:00 pm - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
4:15 pm - The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
4:30 pm – Individual competition Tug-of-War on Main Field
4:30 pm – Raffle drawing and singing Auld Lang Syne at the Hillside Theater main stage (audience sing-a-long)
5:00 pm - Awards Ceremony at Main Field and Pipe Band performance

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