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The Scottish Hammer is a round metal ball fastened to a wooden handle. The athlete has his back facing the direction of the throw. He can not spin and his feet can not move until he has released the hammer from behind the trig. He whirls the Hammer around his head as fast as he can and releases it when it's at maximum speed. Scoring is similar to that of the Stone Throw. Hay Toss Pole vault standards are set up, and the competitors (using a pitchfork) try to toss a 16-18 lb. bag of hay up and over the bar on the standards. 26-Pound Weight Toss for Distance A 26 lb. weight is tossed and scored identical to that of the 56 lb. weight throw from previous competition. 16-Pound Ancient Hammer This competition is identical with the 22 lb. ancient hammer competition from previous competition (except a less heavy hammer is used). 56-Pound Weight for Height In this strenuous event, the competitor throws a 56 lb. weight described in the weight over the pole vault bar. The weight is tossed with one hand only and the athelete is allowed only three tries at any given height. Final Caber Event In this final event, a different caber is used than previously. It is usually longer (20') and heavier (50 lbs.). |
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