Posts From James Gunn

Preparation progress

Preparation progress

The Committee members and friends have been busy since Saturday 22nd July getting the 200m ring marked out and the first lot of tents erected. Even Herchers sideshows have started to arrive and install some

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Competitor registration details

Competitor registration details

All track and field athletes, including cyclists, must report to the registration desk beside the Secretary's caravan (at the ringside) before 12 noon to complete registration details. Once registered to compete, athletes and cyclists must

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Money for breaking records

Money for breaking records

In 2023, the prize money that is available for breaking ground, national and world records, totals £21,000. In the heavy events there is £500 for a new ground record, £1,000 for a world record and £200

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Trophy returns

Trophy returns

Can everyone who has a trophy won at the Halkirk Highland Games please ensure they are returned either before or at this years games. It is extremely important that trophies are returned so that whoever

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Games poster for 2023

Games poster for 2023

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Prize money for 2023

Prize money for 2023

The prize money for senior events remain the same as for 2022. The prize money for the junior events has increased greatly for 2023. In the under 16s for open cycling, track & field and

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Scottish Championship for junior cyclists

Scottish Championship for junior cyclists

We are delighted to announce that we have the privilege of hosting a 4th Scottish Championship for 2023. As well as the light and heavy hammers and the 800m senior cycling, we will be hosting

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2023 prizes

2023 prizes

The prize money for adult competitions will remain the same as for 2022. However, the prize money for all junior competitions will be substantially increased for 2023. Juniors are needed for continuing the future of

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Stall applications for 2023

Stall applications for 2023

A reminder to potential stall holders that applications have to be submitted in advance to the Treasurer. The earlier the better for getting an allocated space. E-mail for a form to: halkirkgamestreasurer@btinternet.com. Or download via

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Record breaking Games

Record breaking Games

Lots of records were made at the 2022 Games. A record crowd of over 3,300 watched numerous records being broken on the track and field. The weather was dry with only a few glimpses of

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