Carrick Lowland Gathering Heavy weights

The heavy weights competition is organised by Jan Dearie

The contest commences at 13:00

The heavy weight contest is opened to anyone. The heavy weights athletes will contest the championship over the five traditional events listed above. Each competitor is awarded points depending on their finishing position in each discipline. The points from each event are added up to give each athlete a grand points total and overall position.

Events

Putting the 16lb Shot Putt
Throwing the 28lb weight for distance
Stone Putt (Standing)
56lb weight for Height
Tossing the Caber

Prizes

1st – £230
2nd – £170
3rd – £120
4th – £100
5th – £70
6th – £50
7th – £30

Overall winner will receive the championship Trophy

Entry

Entry now full for 2026