LADIES HAGGIS HURLING CONTEST
SPONSORED BY MS. KELLY SHAFFER
THINK YOU HAVE THE BEST THROWING ARM AND TECHNIQUE AROUND? HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO EARN BRAGGING RIGHTS AND SOME PRIZE MONEY TOO!
EIGHTH ANNUAL LADIES HAGGIS HURLING COMPETITION
HAGGIS HURLING RULES
The Hurling of the Haggis
Legend has it that women would stand on one side of the River Dromach and hurl haggis luncheons to their husbands on the other side. Out of these humble beginnings grew a World Haggis Hurling Association with Haggis Hurling competitions held in the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada. The world finals are held in Edinburgh in September.
Ligonier Highland Games will host it's annual “Hurling of the Haggis” for our female audience members. Meet in front of the Main Field Tent at 12:30 pm and we’ll kick off the event after the Massed Bands. Here are the basic rules:
Have fun!
Prizes for each category:
1stPlace =$50 Cash
2nd Place=$30 Cash
3rd Place =$20 Cash
PLUS WE WILL DRAW TWO NAMES FROM THE ENTRANTS FOR CONSOLATION PRIZES OF $25, SO YOU CAN STILL WIN EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE BEST THROWING ARM!
Legend has it that women would stand on one side of the River Dromach and hurl haggis luncheons to their husbands on the other side. Out of these humble beginnings grew a World Haggis Hurling Association with Haggis Hurling competitions held in the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada. The world finals are held in Edinburgh in September.
Ligonier Highland Games will host it's annual “Hurling of the Haggis” for our female audience members. Meet in front of the Main Field Tent at 12:30 pm and we’ll kick off the event after the Massed Bands. Here are the basic rules:
- All competitors must be present and signed-in by 12:30 pm
- Every competitor will have two chances to hurl the haggis (a 1 pound bag) for distance. We will score your longest throw.
- All competitors must stay within the marked-off throwing zone.
- The first, second and third place winners will take home gift cards.
Have fun!
Prizes for each category:
1stPlace =$50 Cash
2nd Place=$30 Cash
3rd Place =$20 Cash
PLUS WE WILL DRAW TWO NAMES FROM THE ENTRANTS FOR CONSOLATION PRIZES OF $25, SO YOU CAN STILL WIN EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE BEST THROWING ARM!
YOU CAN PREREGISTER WITH THIS FORM. COMPLETE AND RETURN SCANNED COPY OR PHOTO VIA EMAIL OR BRING ALONG TO THE HIGHLAND GAMES.
2024 LADIES HAGGIS HURLING WINNERS
18 TO 30 CATEGORY
1st PLACE: CLAUDIA CHARLEY - 77 FEET
2nd PLACE: SARAH RITSEMA - 74 FEET
3rd PLACE: JAMIE LYNCH - 73 FEET
31 TO 45 CATEGORY
1st PLACE: ANNA PRINKEY - 59 FEET
2nd PLACE: RACHEL BODAYLA - 55 FEET
3rd PLACE: RENEE BECK - 53 FEET
56 & OVER CATEGORY
1st PLACE: PAM MINNICKS - 59 FEET
2nd PLACE: LORIE BROWN - 51 FEET
3rd PLACE: CAROL AFFOLTER - 47 FEET
2022 LADIES HAGGIS HURLING
TOP 5 HURLERS:
ALEXIS JACOBY - 88 FEET 1 INCH
HEATHER McKENZIE - 70 FEET 9 INCHES
LIZZIE FORRINGER - 64 FEET
AMBER BEREZANSKY - 60 FEET 4 INCHES
JAMIE LYNCH - 60 FEET 2 INCHES
Become a sponsor of the Ligonier Highland Games and help us continue the tradition of preserving and promoting Scottish arts and heritage. Your donation will be recognized on our website and in the souvenir program book. Other benefits can include V.I.P. seating, hotel accommodation and becoming an honorary chieftain. Click link above to find out more.
SPONSOR A MEDAL/TROPHY SET FOR AN EVENT
THE COSTS OF RUNNING THE HIGHLAND GAMES INCREASE EACH YEAR AND OUR FULLY VOLUNTEER STAFF WORKS HARD TO KEEP COSTS DOWN AND GENEROUSLY SUPPORTS THE GAMES TOO. YOU CAN HELP BY SPONSORING A MEDAL SET FOR AN EVENT FOR $40 OR A TROPHY/PLAQUE SET FOR $80. SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE A FREE TICKET AND BE LISTED ON THE WEBSITE AND IN THE PROGRAM BOOK.
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