PROMOTIONAL LEAFLETS AVAILABLE AT THIS MEETINGJean Swanston
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Apologies, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the proposed training day on Sunday 23 March has had to be cancelled. This will be rescheduled for May, prior to the first Games at the end of May.
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The third training session for Heavy events athletes ahead of the 2008 Highland Games season will take place at Pitlochry Recreation Ground on Sunday 23 March starting at 1pm.
Organised by Perthshire Highland Games Association committee and sponsored by Miller Hendry, Solicitors and Estate Agents, Perth. Free coaching is available with top Scottish athletes Bruce Aitken and Bruce Robb.
All ages are welcome to come along and learn the technique for caber tossing, hammer throwing, shot putting and weight throwing. Lighter weights are available for younger athletes.
For more information contact John Robertson on 01796 482376
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The second training session for Heavy events athletes ahead of the 2008 Highland Games season will take place at Pitlochry Recreation Ground on Sunday 24 February starting at 1pm.
Organised by Perthshire Highland Games Association committee and sponsored by Miller Hendry, Solicitors and Estate Agents, Perth. Free coaching is available with top Scottish athletes Bruce Aitken and Bruce Robb.
All ages are welcome to come along and learn the technique for caber tossing, hammer throwing, shot putting and weight throwing. Lighter weights are available for younger athletes. For more information contact John Robertson on 01796 482376
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PHGA has organised the first of a series of training days for the 2008 Highland Games season. With the continued sponsorship by Tayside Estate Agents Miller Hendry, free coaching is available with top Scottish athletes. Bruce Aitken and Bruce Robb will take the first training session which will take place at the Recreation Ground, Pitlochry on Sunday 27th January at 1pm. Anyone is welcome to come along and learn the technique for caber tossing, hammer throwing,shot putting and weight throwing. For more information contact John Robertson on 01796 482376
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Eight competitors took part in the final Games of the Miller Hendry Heavyweight league at Pitlochry on Saturday, when Pete Hart of Glenshee clinched victory. As well as gaining most points in the League confined to Perthshire athletes, he also broke a ground record in the 28lb weight for distance. 17 year old Lorn Colthart of Blair Atholl missed Pitlochry due to work commitments as a trainee auctioneer based in Oban, and this allowed Jim Sandeman of Crieff to move up into second place. Lorn took the u 21 title ahead of Alyths Grant Watson.
Final result 1st Pete Hart ( £500); 2nd Jim Sandeman (£375); 3rd Lorne (£250) and £80 for winning the under 21 years league; 4th David Colthart (£150); 5th Stuart Anderson, Killin (£75) and Grant Watson 6th (£50). Grant also won £60 for runner-up in the under 21 league. The remaining positions were 7th John Robertson; 8th - David Colthart Jnr; 9th - Stewart Fraser; 10th John Davidson; 11th equal Rab Simpson
and Alan Torrance.
Thanks to Miller Hendry for their sponsorship which is helping to improve the Perthshire standard. Training days will hopefully be organised starting in January so all Perthshire athletes who already throw or wish to learn the technique required for the Highland Games events please watch out for the announcements and come along. Contact John Robertson on 01796 482376 for information.
In the Dancing League confined to Perthshire dancers a total of 22 Premier dancers took part. Jillian Kennedy, Aberfeldy won the first prize of £200; Melissa Collins, Blairgowrie took the 2nd prize of £150 and Louise Macdonald, Blairgowrie took the 3rd prize of £100. 4th prize (£80) went Ailidh Lang, Callander ; 5th (£60) Amy Kennedy, Aberfeldy and 6th (£50) to Katrina Kennedy, Abereldy.
We are very grateful to our dancing sponsor for encouraging Perthshire dancers to compete in their local Highland Games.
The Perth & Kinross representatives for the Scottish Area finals at Oban in 2008 were also decided at Pitlochry Highland Games. Juvenile reps are Jillian Kennedy, Laura McLean, Perth, and Isla Bendall, Crieff ( reserve). Junior reps are Melissa Collins, Ailidh Lang, and Megan Winton, Ballinluig (reserve). The adult reps are Louise Macdonald, Blairgowrie, Kara Scott, Murthly and Sheryl Bibby, Perth (reserve).
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The new name on the Bob Shilliday Trophy for Local Perthshire Heavy Events athletes at Birnam Highland Games is that of Stewart Anderson of Killin. After a close competition with Crieffs Jim Sandeman, Stewart won by a single point. David Colthart, Blair Atholl was just 2 points behind in 3rd place. Davids 13 year old son David Jnr entered his first Games and showed great potential. Older brother Lorn who lies 2nd in the League, was unable to compete on Saturday as he has just started work as a trainee auctioneer in Oban.
The other event in the Miller Hendry sponsored League, also on Saturday, took place at Strathardle where Pete Hart broke 3 ground records on his way to winning the over-all award. His record throws were in the 16lb Shot - 38; 16lb Hammer - 1153; and 28lb Wt for Distance - 6310.
Whilst the leaders have remained unchanged the points are quite close. P. Hart 265; L.Colthart 211; J. Sandeman 194; D.Colthart 157; S.Anderson - 144 ; G Watson - 97
In the Dancing League, whilst the leader cannot now be caught, positions have changed since last weekend and could still change by Pitlochry next weekend. Jillian Kennedy, Aberfeldy 792; Melissa Collins, Blairgowrie 412; Louise Macdonald, Blairgowrie 302; Ailidh Lang, Callander 288; Isla Bendall, Crieff 220; Amy Kennedy, Aberfeldy 203.
The penultimate event in the Leagues takes place at Blairgowrie on Sunday from 11am onwards. Jean Swanston
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Last weekend saw competitors in the Miller Hendry sponsored Heavyweight League, compete at Glenisla, Kinloch Rannoch and Crieff on consecutive days. It was a good weekend for Pete Hart who stretched his lead to 26 points ahead of Lorn Colthart.
Leaders are: P. Hart - 237; L.Colthart 211; J. Sandeman 169; D.Colthart 134; S.Anderson 118; G Watson 74.
In the Dancing League, the leaders are Jillian Kennedy, Aberfeldy - 704; Melissa Collins, Blairgowrie - 324; Louise Macdonald, Blairgowrie 302; Ailidh Lang, Callander 288; Rachael Redfern, Aberfeldy 198; Isla Bendall, Crieff 164.
There is clash of dates this weekend when Birnam Highland Games and Strathardle Highland Games both take place on Saturday. Action gets under way at 11am at Birnam with Confined to Perthshire dancing. Heavy events start at 12 noon. Strathardle also starts at 11am.
Jean Swanston
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With the cancellation of Perth Games on Sunday the competitors in the Perthshire Leagues had just the one Games at Aberfeldy to accumulate points. Confined to Perthshire winners were Pete Hart in the Heavies League and Jillian Kennedy in the Junior Dancing and Louise Macdonald in the Senior Dancing. Weather permitting the competitors should have three events this week with Glenisla on Friday, Kinloch Rannoch on Saturday and Crieff on Sunday.
In the Miller Hendry sponsored Heavyweight League, the points now read P. Hart - 156; L.Colthart 146; J. Sandeman 132; D.Colthart - 85 ; S.Anderson 74; G Watson 61. In the Dancing League, the points are Jillian Kennedy, Aberfeldy 528; Melissa Collins Blairgowrie - 268; Louise Macdonald Blairgowrie 214; Ailidh Lang Callander 200; Rachael Redfern Aberfeldy- 142; Jane Cowan Aberfeldy 112.
This weekends Games in the Perthshire circuit are on Friday 17 August at Glenisla commencing 12.30pm, Saturday 18 August at Rannoch Highland Gathering where the events get under way at 1.30pm and Crieff Highland Gathering which takes place on Sunday 19 August. No separate competition for Dancing at any of the Games.
Jean Swanston
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The 6th event in the Perthshire Highland Games Leagues was held at Killin last Wednesday.
In the Miller Hendry sponsored Heavyweight League, the points are very close and should make for an interesting weekend when two events take place. At Killin Lorn Colthart came out on top 3 points ahead of second placed Pete Hart. The League points now read P. Hart - 129; L.Colthart 123; J. Sandeman 111; D.Colthart 67; G Watson 53 and S.Anderson also on 53 points.
In the Dancing League, with no confined to Perthshire at Killin, dancers gained their points in the Open section. With 3 dancers gaining points in the Open and Jillian Kennedy not gaining any, the Dancing League too has become closer. Still leading the league is Jillian Kennedy, Aberfeldy 440; Melissa Collins, Blairgowrie 230; Ailidh Lang, Callander 144; Louise Macdonald, Blairgowrie 126; Rachael Redfern, Aberfeldy 104; Alex Stewart, Pitlochry 88.
This weekends Games in the Perthshire circuit are on Saturday 11 August at Aberfeldy Show where the Perthshire Heavy events begin at 12 noon and the Confined Dancing begins at 11am. Perth Highland Games take place on Sunday. There is a separate competition for the Heavies but not for the dancers.
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The 5th event in the Perthshire Highland Games Leagues was held at Lochearnhead on Saturday.
With Pete Hart electing to compete at Tomintoul Games, his lead has been reduced in the Miller Hendry sponsored Heavyweight League. At Lochearnhead Lorn Colthart was the winner with Jim Sandeman a close second. The points now read P. Hart -105; L.Colthart 96; J. Sandeman - 94; G Watson 53; D.Colthart 49; J Robertson - 47
In the Dancing League, with no confined to Perthshire at Lochearnhead, only Jillian Kennedy gained points in the Open section, leaving the order of the top six dancers unchanged. Leading the league is Jillian Kennedy, Aberfeldy 440; Melissa Collins, Blairgowrie 142; Louise Macdonald, Blairgowrie 126; Alex Stewart, Pitlochry 88; Isla Bendall, Crieff -76; Amy Kennedy, Aberfeldy - 66
The next Games in the Perthshire circuit are on Wednesday 1 August at Killin. Perthshire Heavy events begin at 12 noon and open Dancing begins at 1pm. (There is no separate event for Perthshire.)
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Top American Champion Heavy event athletes (Larry Brock and Ryan Vierra) will coach at a training night on Wednesday 11 July in the Recreation Ground, Pitlochry. The coaching session is open to anyone (Amateur or Professional). If you wish to learn the events such as Caber Tossing and Hammer Throwing or you want to improve your technique please come along for a 6.30pm start. Coaching is free and is sponsored by Miller Hendry, Solicitors and Estate Agents. Call John Robertson on 01796 482376 if you require more details.
After 4 events in the Perthshire Highland Games Leagues, the leaders who have competed at all four events so far have increased their leads.
In the Miller Hendry sponsored Heavyweight League the leaders are Pete Hart - 105; Lorne Colthart 70; Jim Sandeman 70; Grant Watson 42; John Robertson 39; David Colthart 30
In the Dancing League the top six dancers are Jillian Kennedy, Aberfeldy 352; Melissa Collins, Blairgowrie 142; Louise Macdonald, Blairgowrie 126; Alex Stewart, Pitlochry 88; Isla Bendall, Crieff -76; Amy Kennedy, Aberfeldy - 66
The next Games in the Perthshire circuit are in two weeks time on Saturday 21 July at Lochearnhead. Perthshire Heavy events begin at 12 noon and open Dancing begins at 1pm. (There is no separate event for Perthshire.)
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After Blackford Games and the Atholl Gathering this past weekend, the Leagues are starting to take shape. In the Miller Hendry League 8 athletes competed and in the PHGA Dancing league 19 dancers competed. Leaders at the moment are last year's winners Pete Hart and Jillian Kennedy.
HEAVY EVENTS: P Hart-53; L Colthart-47; J Sandeman-45; R Simpson-16; J Robertson-14; G Watson-12.
DANCING: J Kennedy-176; M Collins-104; A Stewart-88; J Cowan-56; A Lang-56; I Bendall-38; L Macdonald-38.
Jean Swanston
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Entry forms are available from Jean Swanston jrlogierait@ukonline.co.uk for the following Games: Atholl Gathering, Blair Atholl; Kenmore Highland Games; Killin Highland Games; Atholl & Breadalbane Highland Gathering; Birnam Highland Games; Pitlochry Highland Games.
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Once again the Dancing League is sponsored and over-all prizes will be awarded at Pitlochry Games in September.
Will all dancers please note that in order to qualify for the over-all prizes at the end of the season, dancers must have competed in a minimum of 5 Games which are members of PHGA. The League is open to dancers resident in Perthshire for 6 months or more.
These criteria are not the same as the criteria for the Heavy events League.
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We extend a Happy New Year to all competitiors and followers of the Perthshire Heavyweight Highland Games. Coaching sessions are to be held soon for all heavyweights and it is hoped that we can encourage some new faces.
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Perthshire Highland Games Association are pleased to announce the continued financial support from Tayside Soliciotrs and Estate Agent Miller Hendry in sponsoring the Perthshire Heavyweight Championship League for competitions held at fifteen Highland Games throughout Perthshire during 2007
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This year the Perthshire Dancing League has a sponsor. Awards will be presented to the top six dancers at Pitlochry Games in September.
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Perthshire Highland Games Association are very pleased to announce the continued support from Miller Hendry, Solicitors and Estate Agents to sponsor the Perthshire Heavyweight Championship League and promotional leaflet for this season.
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The Perthshire Highland Games Associationare very pleased to announce the continues support from Miller Hendry for another season.
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Perthshire Highland Games Association (PHGA) is pleased to announce a major new sponsorship by Miller Hendry, Solicitors and Estate Agents.
Miller Hendry will sponsor the 2005 Perthshire Highland Games promotional leaflet and the Perthshire Heavyweights Championship League, which shall now be known as the Miller Hendry Perthshire Heavyweights Championship League.
The Miller Hendry Perthshire Heavyweights Championship League will be open to athletes born or resident in Perthshire. Athletes will compete in four events - the caber; the hammer; the light shot; and the 28lb weight. The league will take place at all PHGA Highland Games during summer 2005.
Athletes will be awarded points for their performance in each event at each games. These points will be tallied up throughout the season, culminating in a final Miller Hendry Perthshire Heavyweights Championship League Table. The Overall Champions and the Best Young Athlete will be presented with prizes and cheques at Pitlochry Highland Games, the final games of the season.
Announcing the new sponsorship, Andrew Rettie, Secretary of Perthshire Highland Games Association, said,
"Heavyweight events are probably the most popular element of a traditional Highland Games. Everyone associates Highland Games with tossing the caber or throwing the hammer.
The Miller Hendry Perthshire Heavyweights Championship League will support and encourage local athletes to compete in local Highland Games. This will raise the standard of competition and provide additional entertainment for spectators."
James Andrew, a Partner in Miller Hendry, said,
"Miller Hendry has been involved with a number of Perthshire Highland Games for many years. We have offices throughout Perthshire and it seemed a logical extension for us to sponsor the Miller Hendry Perthshire Heavyweights Championship League.
Thousands of visitors and local residents enjoy watching Highland Games in Perthshire every year. I hope the Miller Hendry Perthshire Heavyweights Championship League will encourage greater competition that will add to their enjoyment."
(Miller Hendry Solicitors and Estate Agents were founded in 1723 and have grown to be one of the largest practices in the Tayside and Strathearn area with a total of 110 staff working from 8 offices. Miller Hendry have specialist departments for every aspect of legal practice. Full details are available at www.millerhendry.co.uk)
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The venue for Glenisla Highland Games (20 August) has been changed due to flooding in the traditional venue of the Haugh. The games will now take place at Alrick, which is located just one mile from the Haugh.
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With regret, the 2004 Atholl & Breadalbane Agricultural Show & Highland Gathering and Perth Highland Games have both been cancelled. These games were scheduled for the weekend of 14/15 August.
Severe and unseasonal weather conditions have brought flooding to many parts of Perthshire, closing roads and causing significant damage to houses and business premises. The games venues at both Aberfeldy and Perth have been affected by flooding making it impossible to guarantee spectator and competitor safety.
The current wet weather is predicted to abate over the next couple of days. Sunshine is even expected. Unfortunately, this will not provide adequate time for the games venues to dry out sufficiently.
It is not anticipated that any further Highland Games will be adversely affected in this manner.
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Highland dancing has always been one of the most popular elements of a traditional Highland Games and Perthshire's Highland Games have always enjoyed high entry levels and excellent competition standards in their dancing events.
Entries for the dancing competitions are now invited for the Highland Games at Killin (4 August), Atholl & Breadalbane(14 August), Birnam (28 August) and Pitlochry (11 September).
There are competitions for all age groups covering all the traditional types of dancing (Highland Fling, Hornpipe, Jig, Seann Triubhas etc.) with excellent prize money for the top competitors.
Dancers can enter the competitions on the day of each games, but can save money on the cost of entry fees by pre-paying in advance.
Entry forms and full details of all the dancing events are available from Jean Swanston at jrlogierait@ukonline.co.uk.
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This year Strathardle Highland Gathering will feature a Chainsaw Display Team as well as the more common Highland Games events. The Team will provide a dramatic display including "branch lopping" of a tree in the centre of the ring.
Strathardle will also be saying goodbye to ex-President Neil Constable, who is retiring after leading the gathering for 13 years.
So come along for a great day's family entertainment and to say thank you to Neil.
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This year's Crieff Highland Games will host a number of new special attractions. The Mega Minis Stunt Show, RAF Police Volunteer Dog Demonstration Team and the Golden Lions Freefall Parachute Team will all add to the spectacle of one of Scotland's most popular Highland Games. From pipes to parachutes, Crieff has it all.
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In 2004, Highland Games in Perthshire are coming together for the first time to run Championship Leagues for Local and Open Heavyweights.
Athletes will be awarded points for their performances in heavy events at games throughout Perthshire. These points will be tallied up throughout the summer to create league tables. At the end of the season, the athlete with the most points in their league will be declared the Perthshire Champion.
Two leagues will be run. A Local Heavyweights League for local, Perthshire-based athletes; and an Open Heavyweights League for athletes from all over the world.
The leagues will create a new element of competition in Perthshire Highland Games and will ensure that the achievements of the finest heavyweight atheletes are fully recognised.
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