Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation

2010 Antigonish Highland Games - New Date

feeds@yuku.com (Greg Hadley) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:48:16 GMT

Please note the 147th edition of the Antigonish Highland Games will be held from July 9-11 to this year. The change in dates will better allow the Antigonish Highland Society to implement some exciting plans as we approach the 150th anniversary of the games. This move would not have been possible without the support of the Halifax Highland Games who graciously agreed to swap weekends with Antigonish.

The 2010 heavy events competition will feature an All-Canadian invitational. More...

Importance of a good grip in Heavy Events

feeds@yuku.com (swollenknuck) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:17:25 GMT

Hey all,

Saw this video online and thought you might get a laugh out of it, I think he needs to learn the hook grip.

http://www.break.com/epic-fails/twenty-eight-pounds-straight-to-the-nuts.html

Thanks
Ray

CSAF on Facebook?

feeds@yuku.com (Big Worm) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:55:31 GMT

Considering it has been almost 3 weeks since the last post of a very lively discussion on what constitutes a legal heavy events competition, and since we as a national athletic association appear to have nothing else to discuss besides Dean's kilt search, no offense to Dean of course, I thought it might be wise to wade into the whole Facebook area to ask when/if the CSAF Executive have discussed the creation of a group on Facebook to bring together heavy events athletes from across Canada...

New Kilt

feeds@yuku.com (Curtis) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:07:12 GMT

Hello all,

I'm in the market for a new kilt and wanted some advice from the seasoned guys.

When I bought my first kilt I was a little naive about the clans etc. and basically I just tried to find one that fit. Now that I've spent a couple of years in this sport and I plan to compete more in the future, I'd like to get a kilt for the appropriate clan. I've started to do a little research and I've found sport kilts for $150 and I've found 8 yard...

Congrats to Kevin Fast

feeds@yuku.com (Lyle) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:45:43 GMT

http://www.ironmind.com/ironmind/opencms/Articles/2009/Sep/New_Guinness_World_Record_Heaviest_Vehicle_Pulled_Over_100-ft.html

WOW, way to go Kevin!!!!!

Pugwash Games

feeds@yuku.com (Heavy Medic) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:24:06 GMT

Lyle wrote:
I think exact weighted implements are important " I was less than 1 ounce from a Canadian record in the LH this year, and quickly learned that a 15.9lb hammer can be a major dissapointment!!!!

I didn't want to add any more issues to the thread where Lyle's post came from, but this is an issue that needs to be addressed.

Lyle- did this take place at Pugwash? Al MacFarlane...

Dirk please email me

feeds@yuku.com (dallimore) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:06:17 GMT

Hey Dirk, Karyn here from BC... can you email me at karyndallimore@hotmail.com there are some guys from the USA that owe you money for some CD's you sent them and they need your mailing address to send the funds to you... thanks so much and Congrats on winning the First Ever Canadian Masters Championships.. must be that strong "Maritime" blood you have!!
Cheers Karyn

Legendary Strength - Adjustable Throwing Weight

feeds@yuku.com (sketch06) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:55:02 GMT

Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd like to introduce the first implement to come from Legendary Strength...

This is my design for an adjustable throwing weight for Highland Games heavy athletics. This weight design uses a plate loading system, that will replace virtually any weight from 14# up to 56# and even all the way up to 76#,...

Let's put the results issue to a vote....

feeds@yuku.com (CWand) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:45:16 GMT

Dear Heavies,

The discussion is good, and I am glad to see we are remembering we are all in this together. I had not intended this to be the most popular thread in recent history, more of a chance to figure things out. So far, nobody has suggested caber estimations are OK... so we are good on that. We need to ensure they are legitimate weights from scales!

How about the Games for which we have the discussion. I see strong support from the 2 regional associations to...

Pictures from Calgary Canadian Masters

feeds@yuku.com (Caber McJock) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:56:19 GMT

Unusual Results - Action Required

feeds@yuku.com (CWand) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:02:25 GMT

Dear Heavies,

I have received concerned emails and noted some discrepancies of my own with regards to several sets of results. CSAF does in fact have an expectation that results need to be generated from legitimate Games. We at one point in the past have interpreted that to be competitions in Piping, Dancing, Athletics and the relevant cultural aspects to be the required elements. We would also expect at least 5 of the core events...

CSAF Masters Championship in Calgary

feeds@yuku.com (S Borland) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:13:31 GMT

Should be an epic battle and a lot of fun. Great group of guys/throwers.
Hope everyone has a good time!
Good luck and throw far.

Frozenkilt learns him some hammers

feeds@yuku.com (Greg Hadley) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:09:25 GMT

Just saw your distances from Beaumont...118 and 92...nice throwing Sean.

PR?

Data Entry

feeds@yuku.com (Curtis) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:58:07 GMT

Hello all,

I've been doing a lot of data entry for some of the games in the area and I find that many times I can't enter the appropriate sheaf information because the default is for 20 lbs.

I can't speak for everyone but at least in the amateur division in Ontario most of the time it's a 16lb sheaf. Could the data entry be changed so the sheaf is variable (like stone or caber entry) where we actually enter the wieght of the sheaf as well as the height....

New recording of "Caledonia"

feeds@yuku.com (johnsparks) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:51:37 GMT

Hi Everyone - John here based in Scotland (Paisley) - my wife Christine and I have just recorded a version of Caledonia that we thought your members might like.

You can dowload it here for free - http://christinesparks.com/demos/Caledonia.mp3 - enjoy :-)

John

CSAF down?

feeds@yuku.com (Greg Hadley) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:07:09 GMT

Haven't been able to get on in a few days? Anyone else having the same problem?

CSAF AGM - Calgary: Update

feeds@yuku.com (CWand) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:11:30 GMT

Please be reminded that the CSAF AGM will be held in conjunction with the events of the Calgary Highland Games. Some of the important governance issues for the AGM are;

1. Elections (4): Specifially for Athlete East (currently Hadley), supporter at Large (currently Boland-Richardson), Athlete West (currently Walsh), Athlete at Large-odd year (Currently Johnston). Nominations for these for positions can be made to me, Christoph Wand by Friday August 21st. Where...

Marcus Wand sets NEW CANADIAN RECORD

feeds@yuku.com (Lyle) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:06:04 GMT

In the Highland games of Durham this past Weekend, Marcus Wand made CSAF History by smashing the 20lb Sheaf record with a throw of 33', the Bag had already been verified by the games of an official weight of 20.7lbs.

Congrats Marcus, Glad I got to see it, now go put it higher!!!

Highland Games Of Durham

feeds@yuku.com (Lyle) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:48:54 GMT

Thanks to all the staff and organizers of the Highland Games of Durham, as always a wonderful time was had by all, and it was great to see friends that I only see once a year.
Special thanks to Bob Whitman, who is THE BEST announcer I've ever encountered, this guy can keep full stands all day and the thunderous applause he brings from the crowd really motivates a thrower to do their best.
Hope Sunday went well for the women and Ams.

Final Placings
1 Barron
2...

Congrats to Hadley

feeds@yuku.com (Lyle) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:23:56 GMT

5th in the worlds, Nice work Greg!!!!