Table of Contents Page President’s Message...... 3 Objectives of the Society...... 3 Schedule of Events...... 4 Highland Society Members...... 7 Games Volunteers...... 7 Dedication...... 8 In Memory...... 9 The Changing Face of the Highland Games...... 10 The Highland Games Book...... 13 The Gaels in Nova Scotia...... 14 Clan Day...... 15 Inaugural Inductees to the Antigonish Highland Games Hall of Fame...... 16 Tir Nan Òg ‘Land of Eternal Youth’...... 20 Ships of 1801...... 21 Concert Under the Stars...... 27 Ceilidh Stage...... 30 Thank You to Our Sponsors...... 32 Site Map...... 34 5-Mile Road Race...... 37 New Elite Mile Trophies...... 38 Track & Field Meet Schedule...... 39 Piping & Drumming Competitions...... 42 Bagpipes...... 45 What Does the Piping Judge Look For?...... 46 150th Anniversary Pipe Band Reunion...... 47 International Highland Games Federation World Team Championship...... 48 Heavy Events Athletes...... 52 Explanation of Heavy Events...... 56 Heavy Events Officials...... 58 Farmer’s Walk...... 59 Tug-Of-War...... 60 The Dances...... 61 How is Highland Dancing Judged?...... 62 Accomplished Antigonish Dancers...... 63 Highland Dress...... 64 Patron Program...... 66 Become a Member of the Antigonish Highland Society...... 68

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Page 2 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games President’s Message t is a pleasure to extend 100,000 welcomes to all who join us for this 150th Antigonish Highland Games. For a century and a half, Antigonish has opened its Idoors to people from around the world who have joined us to participate in this Scottish cultural festival. The Antigonish Highland Games has been a gathering place for not only people of Scottish descent, but for people from many other cultures who come to Antigonish each July to experience the beauty of highland dancing, the sound of the pipes, ancient Scottish heavy events, athletic competitions and clan gatherings. I trust that you will have a wonderful weekend, and will have made many new friends along the way. I salute the volunteers, competitors and spectators who have enjoyed this marvelous Highland Games since 1863. We pride ourselves in being one of the oldest continuous Highland Games outside of Scotland. I invite you to come back year after year and to enjoy the warmth of the Antigonish community and to join us as we celebrate our Celtic Heritage. Iain Boyd President, Antigonish Highland Society Objectives of the Society n Act of the Province of Nova Scotia to incorporate the Antigonish Society was passed Aon April 29, 1921. The objectives of the Society, as stated in the Act, are: • To aid all poor and needy of its own nationality; • To promote the improvement and general welfare of Antigonish County; • To preserve the national spirit, dress, music, customs and traditions of Caledo- nians; • To promote the language, literature, and athletics of Scotland; to promote the honour, integrity, and patriotism of its members, and to maintain a national brotherhood and social bond among the Clanna Nan Gaidheal. The all-male (at the time) Society adopted a uniform that consisted on a plaid and bon- net. They celebrated their culture at picnics, dinners and Highland Balls and held meetings to discuss how best to promote their traditions. The first such celebration was a dinner held on St. Andrew’s Day, Nov. 30th, 1861. Honouring the patron saint of Scotland has been one of the important traditions that the Society has preserved since its inception. The Antigonish Highly Society is encompassed in its coat of arms. The title, Clanna Nan Gaidheal, Gaelic meaning “Children of the Gaels”, together with the name of the Society, encompasses a circular field of blue upon which is a silver cross of St.Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. Centered in the field is a shield of silver upon which the Maple Leaf, the symbol of Canada, and the May Flower (trailing arbutus), Nova Scotia’s provincial flower. These are separated by a silver band, drawn from the right of the shield and outlined in red, which contains the two Scottish thistles and the Celtic cross of the early Christian era. 2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 3 Schedule of Events

Friday, July 12 – Columbus Field Unless Otherwise Designated 8:30am 1:30pm Tìr Nan Òg Children’s Athletic Tìr Nan Òg Children’s Cultural Competitions Workshops begin 10am-5pm 4pm Art Ceilidh Studio Tour. Five open art Mac/Mc Innes/Innis Cairn Dedication, studio visits in Antigonish. Tour begins Cairn Park, Main Street at Lyghtesome Gallery. 5:30pm 12pm Mac/Mc Innes/Innis Clan Dinner, Royal Canadian Junior Heavy Events Canadian Legion Hall, 294 Main Street Championship 6pm Proudly Sponsored by 5 Mile Road Race 7:45pm Official Opening of 150th Antigonish Highland Games 8pm Concert Under the Stars, Main Stage. Featuring: Mary Jane Lamond and Wendy MacIsaac 10pm-1am Homecoming Ceilidh, Molson Ceilidh Stage. Featuring: Beolach Saturday, July 13 – Columbus Field Unless Otherwise Designated Clan Day – Visit the Clan tent to find your roots, walk down Clan Alley, and experience a new Gaelic program where you can purchase your history. 7am-1pm Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion, 294 Main Street, Antigonish. Donations at the door. 8:30am Highland Dancing Pre-Premier Primary & Beginner 8:50am Elite Mile 9am Grand Street Parade, StFX to Columbus Field, Main Street Proudly Sponsored by

Page 4 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games 10:30am 2pm New Scotland Open Highland Dancing Nova Scotia Pipe Band Championship Championships 2pm 10:30am Heavy Event Challenge Caber IHGF World Team Championships. 3pm Opening Ceremonies, Day 1 of Highland Dancing Special Event Mary Competition Dundas Sword Competition 10:30am 3pm Solo Piping and Drumming Competitions Tug-O-War Competition 11:30am 3pm-6pm Tug-O-War Competition Afternoon Ceilidh, Molson Ceilidh Stage 12pm – Family Event. Featuring: Donna-Marie Official Opening of Clan Day & Clan DeWolfe & Kolten MacDonell March 4pm 12:30pm Farmer’s Walk Clan Ceremony in Drummer’s Wood 5pm 1pm Massed Pipe Bands & Awards Tug-O-War Competition 7:30pm 1pm The Ships of 1801, an original stage New Scotland Open Highland Dancing production. Keating Centre, St.F.X Championships Afternoon Events. campus 1:15pm 9pm-1am IHGF World Team Championship. Day 1 Ceilidh Pub, Molson Ceilidh Stage. of Competition continues Featuring: The Rogues & Signal Hill

Sunday, July 14 – Columbus Field Unless Otherwise Designated 8:30am 1pm Solo Piping & Drumming Competitions IHGF World Team Championship. Day 2 8:30am of Competition continues Pre-Premier Highland Dance 1:30pm Competition Novice & Intermediate Atlantic Canada Pipe Band 10am Championship IHGF World Team Championships. Day 2 1:30pm of Competition IHGF World Caber Toss Championship 10:30am 2pm Tug-O-War Competition Tug-O-War Consolation & Championship 10:30am Pull Florence MacMillan Flora Special Event 4pm Dancing IHGF World Championship Awards 11am 4pm-8pm Closing Church Service. St. James United Closing Ceilidh, Molson Ceilidh Stage Church – Family Event. Featuring: Rodney 12:30pm MacDonald & Glenn Graham Highland Heart Open Premiership 5pm Massed Pipe Bands & Awards

2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 5 Congratulations from your proud supporters at

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Page 6 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Highland Society Board Members Highland Games Committee President: Iain Boyd Games Chair: Alisha Grant President: Iain Boyd Vice President: Melissa MacMaster Chief of Clans: Irene MacLeod Chief of the Clans: Irene MacLeod Finance: Angus MacGillivray Coordinator: Hillary MacEachern Treasurer: Angus MacGillivray Committee Chairs: Secretary: Joanne Smith Ancient Scottish Heavy Events: Games’ Chair: Alisha Grant Donnie MacEachern Bar Operations: Alec Cameron Director: Robert Cochrane Cape George Bike Race: Director: Danny Gillis David MacKenzie Director: Robert Murray Church Services: Bob Murray & Liz Chisholm Director: Dr. Michael Cook Clan Activities: Paul Boyd Director: Duncan MacDonald Concert Under the Stars: Director: Anne Jamieson Maureen Fraser Concessions: Shaun Chisholm Director: Janet Smith Elite Mile, Five Mile Road Race & Track And Director: Paul Boyd Field: Chris MacKinnon Entertainment & Parade Float: Joanne Smith Highland Society Life Members Farmers Walk: Donnie MacEachern Alex MacAdam Grand Street Parade: Kim Silver Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Donnie Beaton Highland Games Book: Danny Gillis Liz Chisholm Highland Dancing: Iain Boyd Leanne MacLeod & Gerardine MacLean Hospitality & Accommodations: James Fraser Anne Jamieson Leo MacDonald Marketing: Shannon Long Robert Murray & Melissa MacMaster Official Opening: Irene MacLeod Scott Williams & Carole Gillis Sr. Margaret MacDonell Piping and Drumming: Anne MacDonald Site Logistics: Alisha Grant Tom MacIsaac Souvenir Booklet, Cover Design: Ashley Bouchie Tir Nan Og: Michelle MacKinnon Tug of War: Luke MacKinnon Volunteering: Liz Chisholm 2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 7 Agnes MacLellan Honorary Chair of the 2009 Antigonish Highland Games his year’s Honorary Chair of the Highland Games is an out- standingT contributor to the Antigonish Highland Society, and at the age of Dedication 100, she continues to serve on the Agnes MacLellan July 2, 1909 – October 8, 2012 Society’s Foundation. gnes MacLellan made an exceptional Agnes MacLellan joined the contribution to the Antigonish Highland ASociety for almost 40 years. She served for Highland Society with her good friend numerous years on the Board of Directors and held the position of Secretary from 1983-1987. Kathleen MacDonald in 1973. This In addition, Agnes was chair of the Highland Games concessions, staffed the Highland was just a year after Mary Chisholm Society booth at the Highland Games, and was in charge of kilt rentals. Agnes and her friend became the first woman to hold office Kathleen MacDonald prepared lunches for many Highland Society gatherings, highlighted in the Society’s 111 year history. by Agnes’s famous oatcakes that would melt in your mouth. On July 2 this year, Agnes cel- Age was only a number to Agnes. Following a distinguished teaching career, she returned to St. Francis Xavier University and graduated at the age of 86, at that time, ebrated her 100th birthday with many the oldest person to attain a degree from the university. Agnes was a founding member of the Antigonish Highland Society Charitable Foundation, serving asa friends and family in attendance. director beyond her 100th birthday. In 1996, Agnes was named a Life Member of the Highland Society, the highest She received well wishes from the honour the Society can bestow. On two occasions, she was named Honourary Games Chair, the only person to receive such recognition. Queen, the Governor-General, and On this, the 150th anniversary of the Antigonish Highland Games, it is most fitting Agnes MacLellan receives a bouquet of flowers from a host of other dignitaries. StFX to dedicate this historic gathering to Agnes MacLellan, a grand lady, who gave so muchDanny to the SocietyGillis, and President to the community. of the Antigonish Highland University also recognized Agnes Society, on the occasion of her 100th birthday, and reminded guests that when July 2, 2009. Keating Millennium Centre. Photo cour- Agnes graduated from StFX at the tesy of StFX University. age of 86 she was at that time the oldest person in the university’s history to attain a degree. Many Highland Society members also attended Agnes’s birthday party to con- gratulate her and to thank her for the support she has given the Society for more than 35 years. Agnes notably served as Secretary of the Society from 1983 through 1987. As well, she was chair of Highland Games concessions, staffed the Highland Society booth at the Games, and was in charge of kilt rentals. Later Agnes and Kathleen took on the job of preparing lunches for many SocietyPage functions, 8 ~ 2013 Antigonish keeping Highland Games everyone well fed with biscuits, sandwiches, and homemade oatcakes that would melt in your mouth. Agnes was also a founding member of the Highland Society Foundation and continues to play a keen role in determining the Foundation’s bursary recipients. Agnes was named a Life Member of the Society, its highest honour, in 1996. In being named Honorary Chair of this year’s Games, she becomes the first person to be given this role more than once. Agnes and Kathleen were also named Honorary Co-chairs of the 2000 Highland Games.

Page 4 Antigonish Highland Games 2009 In Memory he community of Antigonish lost a well-loved, service-minded citizen when Hector MacDonald died suddenly on March 23, 2013. For generations, Hector’s Tfamily has been involved with the Highland Society and the Games. Hector, in his turn and with a smile on his face, contributed to these efforts. He often donned his kilt to represent the Society at various ceremonies, he served as treasurer of the Society in 1995 and 1996 and he took on the role of Field and Grounds Coordinator of the Highland Games in 2006 and 2007. As field coordinator, his unflappable, positive personality saw him through the many hiccups that can occur on Games weekend. A generous, warm person with a special spot in his heart for the disadvantaged, Hector will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Hector MacDonald served as treasurer of the Antigonish Highland Society in 1995 and 1996. He is pictured here with other members of the 1995 executive: (Standing, left to right) Tommy MacIsaac, Gerry Gillis, Hector MacDonald; (seated, left to right) Iain Boyd and Hinda MacLean. Welcome one and all to the 150th running of the Antigonish Highland Games

2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 9 The Changing Face of the Highland Games

ll societies have customs which bring communities together at certain points on the calendar for celebrations. .Scottish Gaels were no different. There were a Anumber of different seasonal customs observed by the various communities in the Highlands, usually marking a saint’s feast day, which involved preparing special foods, observing rituals, sharing music, poetry, and dance, and engaging in sports and games such as feats of strength, horse-racing, hunting, swimming, archery, and wrestling. In the oppressive conditions of the eighteenth century, however, many old traditions were terminated either intentionally or as a result of social disruptions. Highland Games as we k now them now were invented in the nineteenth century by élite wishing to imbue Highland culture with the values of the British Empire and emphasize the athletic prowess and military potential of Highland men. Thefirst modern Highland Games were held in 1818 at St. Fillans, Perthshire. The first Highland Games organized by the Antigonish Highland Society were held in 1863, two years after the Society was formed. The 1863 Games took place at Apple Tree Island, at the head of William’s Point, actually a peninsula which became an island during high tides. A variety of competitions were organized: races were run on uneven ground, pipers played, dancers competed in the Highland Fling, heavy stones were thrown and the caber was tossed. One of Canada’s future Fathers of Confederation, William Alexander Henry, won the 16-lb. stone throw event at the inaugural Games. The Games became an annual affair and the site was soon moved to accommodate larger crowds. In 1871 The Games were held on the land adjacent to the construction site of St. Ninian’s Cathedral. The Highland Society donated the proceeds of The Games that year to the building of the great church. With the coming of the railway to Antigonish in 1881, competitors and spectators could make the journey from Halifax and other faraway towns. Once the track was extended to Sydney, excursion trains brought hundreds of people from Cape Breton. The decades around the turn of the century were difficult ones for the town and county of Antigonish. Economic factors led to out-migration and a sharp decline in population. Attendance at The Games also suffered. Even the attraction of Boston Marathon champion Ronnie J. MacDonald brought out only 600 spectators for the 1899 Games. During World War I, the Games were suspended for a few years. In 1919 Fr. Hugh MacPherson (Little Doc Hugh) took the initiative to call together some of the leading figures of the town to resume The Games. They resolved to revive The Games that very year and selected the Old Elm Grounds near St. Andrew’s Street as a propitious site. The Games came back with a surprising degree of success and were known as much for their mainstream athletic competitions as for Highland cultural events. Great athletes like track and field star Father Dempsey Chisholm and Olympic marathoner Johnny Miles competed during the 1920s. The Games declined again during and after World War II when they were held in conjunction with a midway and fair. For a short time they were held as a half-day event on Wednesday afternoons. Then in 1948, The Games moved to splendid new facilities at Columbus Field, where they blossomed again. The Columbus Field site included what was arguably the finest cinder track east of Montreal and attracted Page 10 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games athletes from all over Atlantic Canada. In 1949 the first of Nova Scotia’s annual outdoor Scottish concerts was held in Antigonish. Known as the Concert Under the Stars, it offered a showcase for established performers as well as up-and-coming musicians. By the 1950’s a circuit of Highland Games, including the Festival of the Tartans in New Glasgow, the Pugwash Gathering of the Clans and the Gaelic Mod in St. Ann’s gave ample opportunity for the dancers, pipers and drummers to compete. Highland Dancing instruction came into its own and the number of dancers quadrupled in a decade. The Antigonish Games re-established themselves as a must-see event during these years. Tourists flocked from the United States and elsewhere and in 1967, Canada’s Centennial year, The Games were opened by the Queen Mother. A burgeoning of pipe bands, especially girl’s pipe bands from Pictou County, added more color to the newly organized Grand Street Parade during the 1950s. The 1960s and 70s saw the greatest period of pipe band growth in the Maritimes of any time before or since. But it was a local band, the Antigonish Legion Pipe Band, that brought competition to a new level. Winning multiple North American Championships in Grade 3 and 2 before taking a 3rd place in the Grade 2 World Championships, the youthful band set a new standard for Maritime bands. The Antigonish Highland Society band has also won a North American Championship and other Maritime bands such as The Fredericton Society of St. Andrew, the 78th Highlanders from the Halifax Citadel and the Gaelic College Pipe Band have had success at the international level. The first pipe band tattoo was held to honor the Queen Mother’s visit and remained a staple of The Games until 2009. A sea-change in the Highland Games was the demise of our mainstream athletic events in 1994. Luckily a revival of the Ancient Scottish Heavy Events competitions began in the 1980s and a full and standardized set of events was in place by the 90s. Antigonish hosted the World Championships in this sport in 2002 and since then has twice hosted the Canadian Championships (2008 and 2011). The 5 Mile Road Race held every year since 1998 is one of The Games most participative events. Tug-of-war made a return to the Games in 2005 and has become a terrific crowd-pleaser once again. The Elite Mile Road Race will be held again this year after its great success last year leading the Grand Street Parade. The Highland Games have become Antigonish’s unofficial homecoming event and a tremendous tourist draw. The Games have grown from a mere 8 events in 1863 to hundreds of performances and competitive events today. Not every year isa good year. Keeping The Games “Highland” is sometimes not well balanced against the desire to keep them popular across wider spheres of interest. Throughout it all, though, visitors can rely on a fun time at The Games and a welcome invitation to return to the Highland Heart of Nova Scotia, a sentiment expressed in the old Scottish air: Will Ye No’ Come Back Again.

2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 11 PageCentral 12 Ad~ 2013 Highland Antigonish Games.indd Highland 1 Games 13-06-10 1:10 PM The Highland Games Book Cultural Ev e nts

he Highland Games, a full-colour 120-page coffee table book has been published to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Antigonish Highland TGames. The book features over a hundred vibrant photographs that capture the colour and excitement of the Games as well as many historical photos and anecdotes that trace the development of the Games from 1863 to the present. The hard-cover, glossy-paged book intersperses easy-to-read “Looking Back” sections with special full-colour features on each aspect of the modern Highland Games: the Athletics, the Highland Dancing, the Piping and Drumming, the Parade, the Kilted Golf Tournament and so on. Photography by such talented local shutterbugs as Archie MacLellan, Sandy MacIntosh, Peter Jowett, Bernice MacDonald and John Pellerin make the book a visual delight. History buffs will love the book for the charming stories and the many characters whose names and faces appear on the pages. Published by the Antigonish Highland Society and written and compiled by Society member Danny Gillis, The Highland Games will make an ideal gift for friends and family and a surefire conversation piece in the home of any Antigonisher or Highland Games enthusiast. All proceeds on the sale of the book will go the Highland Society to support its cultural programs. Don’t miss the opportunity to buy this limited edition book at the 2013 Games. Copies will be available at the Highland Society booth in the concession area.

2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 13 Tha Gàidheil an Albainn Nuaidh The Gaels in Nova Scotia Tha Gàidheil an albainn nuaidh The Gaels in nova sCoTia ’nam poball aig a bheil cànan agus cultar sòn- are a people who possess a unique raichte. eadar 1773 agus cóig-deicheadan na language and culture. between 1773 19amh linn, shuidhich Gàidheil á albainn thar and the 1850s, Gaels from scotland tìr-mór ear-thuath na h-albann nuaidhe agus settled across the northeastern eilean Cheap breatainn. an diugh, tha meas mainland of nova scotia and Cape aig na Gàidheil air an aon nithean, agus bidh breton island. Today, Gaels share iad a’ compàirteachadh cànain, dualchais, agus similar values, language, cultural chleachdaidhean mar choimhearsnachd agus mar expression, and customs as a com- bhuannachd do luchd-àiteachaidh na h-albann munity and for the benefit of other nuaidhe agus do luchd-tadhail: a’ dèanadh de nova scotians and visitors, making dh’albainn nuaidh an aon roinn air ’fhàgail ann nova scotia the only remaining an Canada a tha a’ toirt seachad na Gàidhlig ’s an region in Canada to pass its Gaelic dualchais aice bho ghinealach gu ginealach. language and culture down from generation to generation. Thigibh agus ionnsaichibh tuilleadh mu déidhinn ann an taisbeanadh mhìneachail, dhà-chànanach Come and learn more about it in an ’s na trì àiteachan a leanas! interpretive, bilingual exhibit held in the following three locations! Ealanlann nan Ealan, OnFX, Àite nan Daoine agus Taigh-tasgaidh Oighreachd a’ Bhaile StFX Art Gallery, People’s Place and Mhóir the Antigonish Heritage Museum Fosgailte dhan phoblach ré nan Geamaichean open to the public during the anti- Gàidhealach ’s a’ bhaile Mhór 2013 gonish highland Games 2013 airson tuilleadh fhiosrachaidh nach cuir thu For more information please post-dealain gu [email protected] e-mail [email protected] no nach éibh thu oirre aig 902-863-7578 or call 902-863-7578

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Page 14 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Proudly Sponsored by Clan Day

n Saturday, July 13th, the Antigonish Highland Games will celebrate Clan Day. At 9 a.m., the various clans will join the Grand Street Parade as it moves from the OSt.F.X university campus to Main Street. Following the parade, Clan Day officially begins! Clans will then be present on the Highland Games field for the remainder of the day where clan representatives will share their knowledge and history of their respective clans. A welcome and opening remark in the clan tent will be followed by an update from each clan. The Clan March will begin at the tent and proceed to the new Drummer’s Wood. The unveiling of the 150th anniversary Drummers statue will take place at this time. This exciting new addition to the field encompasses the Antigonish Highland Game’s dedication to preserving and promoting Scottish history throughout the whole year. Following the march and dedication of the new statue, there will be activities throughout the day, including: an opportunity to search your Highland roots, Gaelic for beginners, the history of the Games, a visit from the Federation Clan Chief, the opportunity to stroll through Clan Alley, visit various clan tents and displays, purchase a document displaying your Scottish history and mingle with like minded people.

Welcome to the Antigonish Highland Games

The Town of Antigonish is pleased to support the 150th anniversary of the first Highland Games in Antigonish.

Town of Antigonish 274 Main Street, Antigonish, NS B2G 2C4 902-863-2351 www.townofatigonish.ca

2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 15 Inaugural Inductees to the Antigonish Highland Games Hall of Fame he following athletes, pipers, drummers, dancers and builders were officially inducted into the Antigonish Highland Games Hall of Tfame at a reception held at St. Ninian Place, Antigonish, on July 11th, 2013. They comprise the first twenty inductees in the Hall of Fame. TRACK AND FIELD Dr. Ronald J. MacDonald of Heatherton performed and competed as a long distance runner in turn-of-the-20th century Highland Games. In one Games exhibition he ran two miles while being pitted against a fresh runner every quarter mile. He won the Boston Marathon in 1898 and competed on the USA team at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris. * Simon Gillis of Gillisdale, Cape Breton, threw the hammer and discus in early 20th century Highland Games. At the St. F.X university field in 1905 he set a world record in the 12 lb. hammer throw. He competed in three Olympic Games for the USA.* Fr. Daniel R. (Dempsey) Chisholm of Ohio, Antigonish County, won numerous Highland Games sprint events, anchored tug-of-war champions but excelled at the hammer throw. For twelve Highland Games he won every hammer throw but one. At the Olympic trials in 1928 he set a Canadian record in the 16 lb. hammer. His throw at the 1928 Highland Games stood as the meet record for 40 years. * Terrence Thompson of Cloverville was one of three brothers (with Gibbons and Leonard Thompson) who excelled at Highland Games strength events from the 1930s to the 1950s. Terry specialized in the 16 lb. hammer throw, which he won on six occasions, and the caber toss, which he also won six times. He later acted as a field judge at the games and served as Highland Society president in 1969. * James Sears (pictured, right) of Plymouth, Pictou County, a founding member of the Old Scotia Heavy Events Association, competed in Highland Games strength events from 1952 to 1997, by far the longest career of any heavy event athlete. Between 1953 and 1962 he won six caber toss events, four shot puts and had three seconds in the discus. His record for the long toss caber event, set in 1960, has never been broken. Hugh Bernard McCarron, a farmer from North Grant, was a caber toss specialist who won the Games’ marquee event twelve times between 1958 and 1977. In the 150 year history of the Highland Games he is one of only two athletes to win the caber toss eight years in a row (1961-1968).

Page 16 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Melvin Chisholm (#19 pictured left) of Antigonish was a sprint specialist on Highland Society teams of the 1970s. He won seven straight Highland Games Open Men’s sprint events over a four year period. He still holds meet records for the 100 and 200 metre races, set at the 1977 Games. He finished his running career with victories in the 200 and 400 metre sprints at the 1980 Highland Games. Robyn Meagher (pictured, left) of Mulgrave won 14 of the 15 middle distance races she ran in her age category while competing in five Highland Games. She also won numerous Open races against women several years older than her. Four of her times are still listed as records in Games annals. She competed for Canada at the Atlanta (1992) and Barcelona (1996) Olympic Games. Frank McGibbon of Antigonish was a legendary figure who coached the Highland Society track and field teams from the 1950s until the 1970s. He felt that if youngsters could excel in sports, they would excel in life, and exhorted them to do so. Frank built the track at Columbus Field from a hayfield to the best running surface in the Maritimes and devoted himself unequivocally to its maintenance.* Alex MacAdam of Antigonish was chairman of Highland Games Track and Field from the late 1950s through the 1970s, overseeing the growth of the event from two age groups of male- only athletes when he began, to five age groups and over 500 athletes, male and female, by the time he retired.

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2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 17 PIPING AND DRUMMING Allan Cameron of Springfield, Antigonish County, won numerous solo medals at the Games, was a member of the first pipe band raised in Antigonish, played for Highland dancers for four decades and was official piper of the Antigonish Highland Society for nearly fifty years.*

Scott Williams (pictured below, centre) of Antigonish has played with and/or instructed five championship bands. A fine solo player, he was the second winner of the prestigious Allan Beaton Memorial Trophy. He is a well-respected piping judge and has written extensively on pipers and pipe bands. Scott co-organized the first Highland Games Pipe Band Tattoos and has been Official Piper of the Antigonish Highland Society since 1995.

Fr. Neil McKenna (pictured below, left) of Antigonish, was a top individual drummer, instructed three Nova Scotia-based pipe bands and co-organized the first Highland Games Pipe Band Tattoos. He was lead drummer for the Antigonish Legion Pipe Band drum corps which was named to the North American Drumming Hall of Fame.

Dr. Angus MacDonald of Glenuig, Scotland, was named Open Piper of the Games six times during the eleven years he lived in Nova Scotia. As a player and instructor he greatly advanced the knowledge of piobaireachd, the classical music of the Great Highland Bagpipe. He has the special distinction of winning the Gold Medal for piobaireachd at Oban, Scotland.

The Antigonish Legion Pipe Band was a consistent winner at the Highland Games from 1970 to 1976. In that time, the band captured two North American championships in Grade 3 and was named Intercontinental champion for Grade 2 in 1975. In August 1976 the Legion band placed 3rd in the World Championship (Grade 2) held in Hawick, Scotland. The band is credited with significantly raising the piping and drumming standards of the Atlantic provinces.

Neil McKenna, Scott Williams and Jean Gillis (Walsh) of the Antigonish Legion Pipe Band displaying trophies won by the band. Page 18 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games HIGHLAND DANCING

Sandra MacDonald of Antigonish was Highland Games champion in her age grouping six years in a row. She retired from competition after capturing the Angus R. MacDonald Trophy as top senior dancer at the 1957 Games.

Phyllis MacDonald (pictured right) of Antigonish won numerous Highland Games dancing medals during the 1940s and 1950s and was named top senior dancer of the Games in 1952, 1954 and 1955.

Janice Macquarrie (pictured below) of Doctor’s Brook, Antigonish County, was a consistent champion at the Highland Games from mid 1960s to 1980. She was the first local dancer to compete in the world championships and was named Canadian National Exhibition champion in 1976. She has instructed hundreds of fine dancers and for eleven years helped to choreograph the first Scotia Highland Dancers troupes.

The Scotia Highland Dancers (original troupe 1979) from Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond counties performed original choreography made to accentuate the grace, agility, strength and precision of Highland dance. Many champion dancers were included in the 1979 troupe which first performed at the Antigonish Highland Games and represented Nova Scotia at the 1981 International Gathering of the Clans in Scotland.

Florence MacMillan was a premier dancing instructor who brought champion dancers like Mabel MacInnis, Gerarda MacDonald, Janice Macquarrie and Patsy MacAdam into prominence. She bucked the dancing establishment with her methods and eventually saw her students win seven out of eight provincial qualifying berths for the 1968 national championships.*

*Awarded posthumously

2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 19 Tìr Nan Òg “Land of Eternal Youth”

oin us on Friday, June 12th for a full day of children’s activities. Tìr Nan Òg, meaning “The Land of Eternal Youth” in Gaelic, is a athletic and cultural event for Jchildren ages five to 12 years old. In the morning, children will have the opportunity to compete in Scottish-inspired athletic events, including a mini-caber toss, the standing long jump, a 50, 100 and 200 yard dash. A small trophy is awarded to the boy and girl winner of each event and ribbons are awarded to the top five boy and girl athletes in each event. In addition to the competitions in the morning, there is a new component that has been added to Tìr Nan Òg. In the afternoon, children have an opportunity to participate in cultural activities and workshops inspired by the Gaelic culture. This workshop includes: Gaelic song and milling frolic, Gaelic language and storytelling, step dancing, drumming, and needlework. These workshops are aimed at providing cultural experiences for youth in order to spark interest in Gaelic culture and help keep Nova Scotia’s Gaelic heritage alive. Children will have the opportunity to get a taste of Nova Scotia’s heritage and history and have fun while doing it!

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Page 20 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Ships of 1801 Ent e rtainm e nt

Five ships carrying Scottish settlers arrived in Pictou, Nova Scotia in 1801: The Sarah with 350 aboard, The Dove with 219, The Nora with 500, Hope with 100 and the Good Intent, number unknown. Through original music, stories, and dance, ‘Ships of 1801’ tells the story of a representative ship, not any one in particular, as there are descendants of all the 1801 ships living in our communities. The concert strives to honour their courage and perseverance by passing the story on to future generations. Original Script Duncan MacDonald Narrators Alistair Hamilton & Charlie Mason Musicians Rob Wolf, Jim Ralph, Brian MacDonald, Heather MacIsaac, Francis Beaton, Emmery VandeWeil, and Alistair MacDonald

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2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 21 Act One Leaving Lismore performed by Francis Beaton I Will Always Remember performed by Carmel Mikol Lyrics: Duncan MacDonald & Carmel Mikol / Music: Carmel Mikol Calum Crubach, Muileann Dubh, H´o R´o Ghoid thu Nighean performed by Mairinn, Eilidh & Seonaid Campbell I Bhi a Da performed by Alex Kennedy, Ewan MacDonald & David Stewart Let the Ships Sail High performed by Kim Wempe Lyrics: Duncan MacDonald / Music: Kim Wempe The Journey performed, written and arranged by Christine Campbell The Camerons of Lochaber performed by Terry MacIntyre The March of the Cameron Men performed by Andy Hirt Màili dhonn performed by Andy Hirt & the Gaelic Choir Cast Your Cares performed by Tom MacDonald Lyrics: Rob Wolf / Music: Tom MacDonald Farewell performed by Spyder MacDonald & Haley MacDonald Lyrics: Duncan MacDonald / Composed by J.A. Butterfield I Will Sing You My Memories performed by Haley MacDonald Lyrics & music: Alistair MacDonald Mary Beth performed, written and arranged by Sheumais MacLeod Dancer: Jenny Cluett In the Glen performed by Tom MacDonald & Janice Alcorn Lyrics: Rob Wolf / Music: Tom MacDonald Our Fathers performed by Janice Alcorn Lyrics: Duncan MacDonald / Music: Katie Jamieson & Margaret MacDonald Echo Back to Scotland performed, written and arranged by Kim Wempe Pipe tune: Heather MacIsaac

Act Two Lochaber No More performed by Francis Beaton Meàrrsamaid Ged-tà written and performed by Lewis MacKinnon Arranged by Stephanie Johnson & Lewis MacKinnon As Time Goes By performed, written and arranged by Sheumais MacLeod On The Wind performed by Kim Wempe Lyrics & Music: Kim Wempe & Rob Wolf ‘S ann a’ Seo a Tha Sinn Fhathast performed and written by Lewis MacKinnon Ross-shire Sheep performed by Terry MacIntyre

Page 22 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Big Chief performed by Lewis MacKinnon Lyrics: Duncan MacDonald / Music: Katie Jamieson Kelpers performed by Spyder MacDonald Lyrics & Music: Alistair MacDonald An gille donn performed by Andy Hirt & the Gaelic Choir Step Dance performed by Jenny Cluett Choreography: Janice MacQuarrie Love’s Hidden Journey performed by Sheumais MacLeod & Haley MacDonald Lyrics & music: Rob Wolf Who Will Remember performed by Tom MacDonald and Cast Lyrics: Rob Wolf / Music: Tom MacDonald The Ships of 1801 recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia through the Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Culture Division to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians. Thank you – Tapadh leat The entire cast and members of the Antigonish Highland Society especially Irene MacLeod, Maria Macmillan and Angus MacGillivray www.facebook.com/shipsof1801 | [email protected]

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Welcome to the 150th Antigonish Highland Games It is the sincere hope of the Warden, Council and Staff of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish that you enjoy this year’s games. Having the Games named one of the North America’s 100 best events for 2013 seems to guarantee a great time for all. A special welcome to the athletes and supporters of the I.H.G.F. World Highland Games Team Championship from Scotland, Poland, the U.S. and other parts of Canada; good luck and enjoy your time in our community. Welcome to Antigonish County. Enjoy our sincere hospitality, fabulous food and spectacular scenery.

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Page 26 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Proudly Sponsored by Concert Under the Stars: Get To Know Our Performers Betty Lou Beaton Betty Lou Beaton has been a staple of Cape Breton music for years. Sheisin demand as an accompanist but is also a respected solo player (those a few). She has performed beside her husband Kinnon Beaton and brother Buddy MacMaster for years. In addition she appears on many recordings including daughter Andrea Beaton along with Mac Morin and Glenn Graham.

Dara Smith Dara Smith, born and raised in Antigonish, has been playing the fiddle for the last fifteen years. She has classical training and also took lessons from Kendra MacGillivray for five years. Her parents both being from Inverness, she very rapidly took to the Cape Breton style. For the last eight years she has been playing at festivals, pubs, and concerts throughout the Maritime Provinces and is also a sought out dance player. She has also taught fiddle to students both privately and in groups to students in Nova Scotia, PEI, and in the the USA, with her primary focus teaching at St. Anne’s Gaelic College for the last five years. She is also a member of the Cape Breton Fiddlers Association and has performed at the Celtic Colours Internation Festival and The East Coast Music Awards. A graduate of St. Francis Xavier University, she has a degree in Arts and Education. She is presently a school teacher in Cape Breton and continues to play at events throughout the year.

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2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 27 Sheumais MacLeod Sheumais is a singer songwriter from Antigonish who has been performing since he was 8 years old. He began his performing with the Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre camp program, where he had opportunity to work as both an actor and a singer. He started playing guitar at age 12, developing skills which allow him to accompany himself in stage performances and on his first CD. Sheumais also plays piano, and mandolin. Sheumais has competed in the New Glasgow Music Festival winning many awards, most notably obtaining the highest mark in the 72 year history of the festival, for his Musical Theatre performance in 2010. The same year he placed first in the same category at the Provincial competition. Sheumais has opened for JP Cormier at Music On Main in 2010, and has been featured in his own concerts in both 2010 and 2011. He has been accompanied by J.P. Cormier, Howie MacDonald, Lewis MacKinnon and others form the local music scene. He opened for Lenny Gallant at the Dragonfly here in Antigonish. His musical genre is wide and eclectic, being as at home with modern contemporary as he is with Celtic or Folk. Sheumais first CD entitled “Lost Without You” named for his own composition, has several original songs and became available in Summer 2011. Sheumais can be found on You Tube as well as his web site

Bill and John Pellerin Bill and John Pellerin are brothers who were born and raised in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Bill started dancing at six years of age and John at four. They were instructed by Margaret Dunn, the late Rev. Angus MacDonnell, Ellen MacPherson and Gary (MacPherson) Fiddler. John began playing fiddle at the age of ten under the direction of Stan Chapman. Bill and John acquired a great wealth of music through family. Their father Kenneth is a fiddle player who has played for dances for years in the Antigonish area. Their roots go deep in Cape Breton tradition as well. Their grandmother on their mother’s side is a Beaton from the Mabou Coal Mines. Dancing and fiddling has brought both Bill and John throughout Canada, USA and Ireland. Both have had the opportunity to demonstrate fiddle and dance alongside Buddy MacMaster, Winnie Chafe, the late John Morris Rankin, Natalie MacMaster, Ashley MacIsaac, among others.

Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac Their collaborative record Seinn reflects the great love and respect that Mary Jane Lamond and Wendy MacIsaac have for Nova Scotia tradition, and for each other. Seinn achieves a delicate balance between the musical sensibilities of two artists, showcasing traditional and original compositions among the melancholy of Gaelic song and the joy of fiddle tunes. Some of the material was learned from the record- ings of older Cape Breton singers and fiddlers, some songs were chosen from existing

Page 28 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games repertoires, and some were written specifically for this project. The record fuses Roots arrange- ments with a traditional presentation, captur- ing the enjoyment and fun that Mary Jane and Wendy have together on and off the stage. This is a powerful collaboration borne of a long-time friendship and a shared love of Celtic music. Whether it’s the mesmerizing Gaelic vo- cals of Mary Jane, or the superb and true mu- sicianship of Wendy on the fiddle, these ladies have been making their mark with traditional audiences worldwide for over two decades. Mary Jane and Wendy have both been recognized internationally for their solo music careers, and Wendy has been Mary Jane’s steadfast comrade in the presentation of her music for many years. It seems only natural that these two impressive talents now come together to create a true musical partnership, which will combine their musical sensibilities, their strong Celtic roots, and their colourful personalities. On Cape Breton Island, the rich heritage of the region’s Highland settlers was kept alive through music, songs, and stories. It was in Nova Scotia, while visiting her grandparents throughout her youth, that Mary Jane fell in love with Scottish Gaelic traditions and song. While enrolled in Saint Francis Xavier University’s Celtic Studies program, Mary Jane released her first album, Bho Thir Nan Craobh, a collection of traditional material that introduced her unique singing voice and, then unknown fid- dler, Ashley MacIsaac. She has continued to dedicate her musical career to the pres- ervation of Scottish Gaelic songs and has garnered numerous JUNO and ECMA award nominations, critical acclaim, and a worldwide audience for her efforts. Mary Jane’s four recordings create a respectful and beautiful framework for ancient Gaelic songs and her spell binding performances make these selections truly come alive. Wendy is an award-winning fiddler, piano player and step dancer from Creignish, Cape Breton. A born performer, she began appearing publicly at age 5 as a step danc- er. At age 12, she began fiddle lessons with Stan Chapman. By age fifteen, Wendy was playing dances all over Cape Breton Island, forming the sound that makes her so recognizable today. With five records to her credit – the most recent “Variations” with her Cape Breton Celtic Supergroup, Beolach – she is a favourite with traditional audiences everywhere. Wendy has toured all over the world as a solo performer, and with The Rankins, Mary Jane Lamond, Ashley MacIsaac and Beolach. Established tradition bearers, both Mary Jane and Wendy are skilful, enthusiastic teachers that are in high demand at festivals worldwide. Mary Jane & Wendy released their album Seinn on September 18, 2012 and ended the year with a bang. Here are the highlights from the press round-up: - No Depression magazine Top Albums of 2012, UK - NPR Top 10 Folk/Americana albums of 2012, USA - KVMR 105.1FM “Music of the World” DJ’s Top Picks of 2012, USA - WTMD Towson University campus radio “If You Were Mine” Top 10 Songs of 2012, USA - 2012 Top Folk Album at Folk Alley - Folk Alley declared “If You Were Mine” Top Songs of 2012 - About.com Top 12 World Music Albums of 2012

2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 29 Proudly Sponsored by Ceilidh Stage

Homecoming Ceilidh, Friday, July 12, 10pm: Beolach Beolach is a Gaelic word meaning ‘lively youth’. Beolach is also one of Cape Breton’s most exciting young bands. The group performs an energetic mix of Cape Breton, Scottish, and Irish tunes featuring master musicians Wendy MacIsaac (fiddle, banjo, piano), Mairi Rankin (fiddle), Patrick Gillis (guitar), Ryan MacNeil (pipes, whistles), and Mac Morin (piano, accordion). Beolach has thrilled audiences with energetic per- formances, witty presentation, and their versatility as stepdancers. Cape Breton tunes are removed from their usual fiddle/piano context and presented with the energy of a young six-piece band. Although presenting these tunes in a contemporary style, Beolach maintains a respect and understanding of Cape Breton music.

Afternoon Ceilidh, Saturday, July 13, 3pm: Donna-Marie Dewolfe & Kolten MacDonell Donna-Marie Dewolfe: Donna-Marie is an eighteen year old fid- dler from River Tillard, Richmond County, who has been playing fiddle for eight years. She started out taking fiddle lessons from Shelly Campbell, and then added group lessons with Eddy Rodgers. Donna-Marie lists Shelly Campbell as a big influence on her playing and also likes to listen to tunes by Donald Angus Beaton, John Mor- ris Rankin, Shelly Campbell, and Kinnon Beaton.

Kolton MacDonell: Kolten MacDonell is a fiddler, stepdancer, and piano player from Glencoe, Cape Breton. He began playing music at a young age, influenced by many local teachers, including Stephanie Wills, Brenda Stubbert and Jerry Holland. Kolten has played for ceilidhs and dances throughout Cape Breton, and is also in demand as a teacher. He has taught piano accompaniment and stepdancing workshops for several years at St. Ann’s Gaelic College of Arts and Crafts in Cape Breton, Ceilidh Trail School of Celtic Music, and Boston Harbour Scottish Fiddle School.

Homecoming Ceilidh, Saturday, July 13, 9pm: Rogues & Signal Hill Rogues: For nearly two decades the performances of this American/Canadian Cel- tRock Folk Classical group have electrified audiences on three continents. They have added to their ever-growing family of fans, affectionately known as the Rogue Army, at music festivals, theaters, Highland Games, renaissance festivals, clubs, pubs, and corporate events. This has even included regular rotation on satellite radio. Their hard won road successes have established them as artists with bona fide international ac- Page 30 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games claim. Renowned for their musical skill, quick wit, and engag- ing stage show the Rogues have mastered the art of creating an immediate connection with their audiences. The Rogues are fast becoming a household name with music lovers around the world, loved by young and old of all backgrounds. Signal Hill: Born 1992 in St.John’s Newfoundland, raised in Halifax Nova Scotia, this powerhouse band cannot be classified. Don’t call them a cover band; they are not a jukebox! Signal Hill may not have written the songs, but they own them just the same. No pitch correction, no lip sync, no backing tracks; just real music stripped down to four voices, piano, acoustic guitars, bass and drums. Dare anyone to check out a live show…the more skeptical the better!

Closing Ceilidh, Sunday, July 14, 4pm: Rodney MacDonald & Glenn Graham Rodney MacDonald: He is an accomplished Cape Breton performer who has toured throughout Atlantic Canada. He is the grandson of the great fiddler and composer, Donald Angus Beaton. He began learning stepdancing from his parents at the age of four. He excelled in stepdancing and soon picked up the fiddle. He recorded his own solo recording in 1996 entitled Dancer’s Delight, Traditionally Rockin’ in 1997 (with his cousin Glenn Graham) and he was also included on the 2004 Smithsonian re- lease, The Beaton Family of Mabou: Cape Breton Fiddle and Piano Music. In 1998, he received two nominations for the East Coast Music Awards. Glenn Graham: Primarily known as one of Cape Breton’s finest traditional fiddlers, Glenn Graham is also a composer, songwriter, step-dancer, music instructor and pub- lished author. His music has been featured on the international TV hit series Dawson’s Creek, multiple CD compilations, TV specials and independent films and DVD produc- tions. With five recordings and multiple East Coast Music Award nominations to his credit, it’s no surprise that Glenn Graham has created a stir on the music scene and is one of Cape Breton’s most sought-after performers and music instructors.

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hank you to all of our generous presenting partners, to our sponsors and to our patrons for their support! This support enables the Highland Society to Tcontinue to develop and showcase local talent and to attract participants and spectators to our community. The Antigonish Highland Games is proud to work with these outstanding corporate citizens and we suggest that you consider their products and services. Presenting Partners

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2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 35 Page 36 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Proudly Sponsored by 5 Mile Road Race Comp e titions

Get the weekend kicked off in style by joining some friends inth the15 annual running of the Friday night 5 mile road race. The race is great opportunity for healthy competition with friends that have returned home for the Games followed by socializing and refreshments in Ceilidh Corner. This year, all participants will receive a commemorative medal as part of the 150th celebrations of the Antigonish Highland Games. The categories include: 1) OPEN: Male & Female 2) YOUTH: Male & Female (13 years and under) 3) JUNIOR: Male & Female (18-14) 4) MASTERS: Male & Female (40 years and over) 5) SENIOR MASTERS: Male & Female (50 years and over) 6) Fastest Kilt award.

Elite Mile A fan favourite, this is the 3rd annual invitational Elite Mile road race featuring some of Nova Scotia and Canada’s top runners. The race route begins at St FX University and travels through the heart of Antigonish on West Street turning onto Main Street and finishing at Columbus Field. The Elite Mile race precedes the Grand Street Parade and so the route is lined with spectators to cheer on the athletes. To commemorate the 150th Antigonish Highland Games, the Elite Mile has added two new awards called the “Bernie Chisholm Trophy” and the “Robyn Meagher Trophy”, awarded to the winners of the male and female races. The awards are to recognize the excellence that has been a part of the Games over the years. The Plum Tree Gift Shoppe • Jewellery• Home Decor • Gifts • Accessories • Fashion Open Monday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 225 Main Street, Antigonish 735-7586

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To commemorate the 150th Antigonish Highland Games, the addition of two new awards to the winners of the male and female races. The awards are to recognize the excellence that has come through and has been a part of the Games over the years. Robyn Meagher Trophy Robyn is arguably been the most successful Track & Field athlete ever produced in Nova Scotia. She is a two time Olympian (in the 1992 and the 1996 Olympics), a World Cup silver medalist and a Commonwealth Games silver medalist. Her best times of 4:06 for the 1500 meters, 8:43:71 for the 3000 meters and a 15:21:15 for the 5000 meters, a time that has never been match by another Nova Scotia female runner. Following a brilliant high school career Robyn went west to the University of Victoria where she became one of its most decorated runners of all time. She helped the University of Victoria capture back-to-back Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) National Cross Country Championships in 1986 & 1987. She was named to the Track & Field All Canadian team three times and in 1988, Robyn was a member ofthe university’s 4 x 800 meter relay team who won a gold medal at the CIS National Championship in a record time of 8:41. This record still stands some 25 years later. Robyn saved her best for her final year of university competition, where she won gold in the 1990 Canada West Cross Country Final, gold in the Canada West and gold in the CIS 1500 meter final. For her efforts in 1990, she received the Presidents Cup, the University of Victoria’s most prestigious athletic award. In 1997 Robyn was inducted into the University of Victoria’s Sport Hall of Fame and in 2010 she was inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. Bernie Chisholm Trophy Bernie Chisholm became involved with the Antigonish Highland Games as an athlete in the mid 1960’s. As a representative of the Antigonish Highland Society Track Club, he competed in many distance races. In 1969, he was selected to represent Antigonish and Nova Scotia at the Canada Games, which were held in Halifax and Dartmouth, NS. For many years, he continued running road races throughout Nova Scotia as well as being a competitor in the Boston Marathon. In the mid 1970’s, while teaching high school in Antigonish, he joined forces with Ron Fraser and Angus Grant and began his illustrious coaching career. In the 35 years he coached at the High School level, he won 57 NSSAF Cross Country and Track Field Provincial Championships. Beginning in 1985 and to the present, Bernie became head coach of the St FX University Cross Country and Track teams. During this time, teams under his guidance and mentoring won 11 AUS championship titles. He led the X-Men cross country team to their first CIS team medal in 2008 when they won silver and followed up with a CIS bronze in 2010. He also led the X-Women to their first CIS medal with a CIS bronze in 2007. Bernie has also won AUS Coach of the year on 13 separate occasions and has been selected to represent Canada several times as a coach on the international stage. In 2004 Bernie was inducted into the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame. Eric Gillis and Robyn Meagher, who both represented Canada at multiple Olympic Games and world championships, are two of the most notable athletes Bernie has mentored and coached. Page 38 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Track & Field Meet Schedule

Returning after a 23 year absence, the Antigonish Highland Games Track and Field Meet is to re-open in order to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Antigonish Highland Games. The meet is being held at the newly completed track and field facilities at St. FX University. This will be an age class and open meet from Pee Wee to Masters.

Age Groups: Events Names: P = Pee Wee, ’02 or later Mh - meter hurdles B = Bantam, ’00-‘01 TJ - triple jump M = Midget, ’98-‘99 LJ - long jump Y=Youth, ’96-‘97 SP - shot put J = Junior, ’94-‘95 HT - hammer throw S = Senior, ‘93+ HJ - high jump Master = 35+ years old.

Saturday, July 13th Time Event Gender Age 10:30am 3000 m F Y, J, S 2 pm 100 m F P, B 10:45am 3000 m M Y, J, S 2:10pm 100 m M P, B 11am 3000 m Master - 2:20pm 100 m F M, Y 11:10am 200 m F P, B 2:30pm 100 m M M, Y 11:20am 200 m M P, B 2:40pm 100 m F J, S 11:30am 200 m F M, Y 2:50pm 100 m M J, S 11:40am 200 m M M, Y 3:00 pm 1200 m F P, B, M 11:50am 200 m F J, S 3:15pm 1200 m M P, B, M 12pm 200 m M J, S 3:30pm 1500 m F Y, J, S 12:10pm 800 m F M, Y 3:45pm 1500 m M Y, J, S 12:20pm 800 m M M, Y 4pm 300 m F B, M 12:30pm 800 m F J, S 4:10pm 300 m M B, M 12:40pm 800 m M J, S 4:20pm 400 m F Y, J, S 4:30pm 400 m M Y, J, S 12:50pm Medley Mixed 400, 200, Relay 200, 800 4:40pm 400 m Master - 1pm Discus Mixed All Sunday, July 14th 2:30pm Shot Mixed All Time Event Gender Age 3pm LJ Mixed All 9am 80 mh F, M B 4pm HT Mixed All 9:10am 80 mh F M Time Event Gender Age 9:20am 100 mh F J, S 9am TJ Mixed All 9:30am 100 mh M M 9:40am 110 mh M Y 10am HJ F All 9:50am 110 mh M J, S 10am Javelin Mixed All 10am 2000 m F P, B, M 12pm HJ M All 10:15am 2000 m M P, B, M

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All solo competitions are held in Pipers Glen, a secluded glade located at the south end of Columbus Field. There you will find drummers competing in March and March, Strathspey and Reel events, and pipers competing in March, Strathspey and Reel, Hornpipes and Jigs, and Piobaireachd (the classical music of the Great Highland Bagpipe). Competition for beginner students of drum pad and practice chanter is also held. Solo competitions begin at 10:30am on Saturday July 13 and at 8:30am on Sunday July 14. Pipe Band competitions take place at the river end of Columbus Field. On Saturday at 2:00pm bands will compete for the Nova Scotia Pipe Band Championships in their respective grades. On Sunday at 1:30pm they will contest the Atlantic Canadian Pipe Band Championships. Winners of band competitions are announced at the end of each afternoon during the Massed Band display. Solo Piper and Drummer ofthe Games awards are announced during Sunday’s Massed Bands The following listing shows the Grade level of the competing bands (Grade 1 being the highest level). Bands may request to also play up a grade, but will be allowed only if the bands in the higher grade agree to the request. Pipe Bands Competing at the 2013 Highland Games Grade 1 78th Highlanders (Halifax Citadel) Pipe Band Pipe Major: Alex Gandy Drum Sergeant: Dave Danskin Tartan: MacKenzie This band has played at the Grade 1 level since 1991 when it was known as the Halifax Police Association Pipe Band, The band was rebadged as the 78th Highlanders Pipe Band in June 2001 and is currently the only Grade 1 band east of Ontario. Grade2 Fredericton Society of Saint Andrew Pipe Band Pipe Major: Gord Perry Drum Sergeant: Justin Gallant Tartan: Gordon This band was formed in 1927 and is one of the oldest civilian bands in Canada. Playing at the Grade 2 level, they have won the North American Championship on a number of occasions, most recently in 2006. They are the reigning Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Champions in Grade 2. Grade 3 Dartmouth & District Pipe Band Pipe Major: Scott Long Drum Sergeant: Jeremy Keddy Tartan: Ancient Sutherland Page 42 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games This band was formed in 1979 as a senior wing of the Dartmouth Boys Pipe band which originated in 1966. In 2012 the band captured the Atlantic Pipe Band Champi- onship for Grade 3 and placed 8th at the World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. The College of Piping Pipe Band Pipe Major: James MacHattie Drum Sergeant: Chris Coleman Tartan: Millennium This band began carrying the College of Piping name in 1993. In 2011 the band won the North American Championship (Grade 4). In 2012 they finished 1st in the “3B” qualifier at the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland. They finished 5th overall in the finals of the 3B category. 78th Highlanders (Halifax Citadel) Pipe Band Pipe Major: Jack MacLean Drum Sergeant: Tim Borton Tartan: Princess Elizabeth Grade 4 Antigonish Highland Society/Old Scotia Pipes and Drums Pipe Major: Lorna MacIsaac Drum Sergeant: Ray Halliday Tartan: Clan Ranald/Black Watch Two bands which had been lacking in personnel decided to amalgamate for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, playing parades and competing at the Antigonish Games. 12 Wing Pipes and Drums Pipe Major: Daniel Smith Drum Sergeant: John Pakenham Tartan: RCAF This band was formed in 1995 and is based in Shearwater, NS. The band has com- peted since 2001 in Grade 3 and Grade 4. Hamilton Police Pipe Band Pipe Major: Patricia Kirkwood Drum Sergeant: Graham Kirkwood Tartan: Prince Charles Edward Stewart This band has been competitive for more than fifty years and is making its first visit to the Antigonish Highland Games. Pipe Major Patricia Kirkwood is a Nova Sco- tian who competed at the Games in Antigonish with the Gaelic College Pipe Bands of the 1980’s. Clan Thompson Pipe Band Pipe Major: Scott Williams Drum Sergeant: Judy MacMullin-Smith Tartan: Dress Blue Thompson The Clan Thompson band, based in Stellarton, NS, was reformed in 2006 after be- ing inactive for a decade. The band’s rich history includes a North American Champi- onship (Grade 3) which they captured in 1989.

2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 43 The College of Piping Pipe Band Pipe Major: Shanae Rogers Drum Sergeant: Sam Ramsay Tartan: Millennium Grade 5 Dartmouth & District Pipe Band Pipe Major: Heather Pomeroy Drum Sergeant: Bree Caldwell Tartan: Ancient Sutherland Hamilton Police Pipe Band Pipe Major: Keith McGrath Drum Sergeant: Dylan Thibeault Tartan: Prince Charles Edward Stewart This band won the North American Championship in Grade 5 in 2011 after an undefeated summer competition season. The College of Piping Pipe Band Pipe Major: Kylie MacHattie Drum Sergeant: Caitlin Campbell Tartan: Millennium Belfast Pipe and Drum Band (Prince Edward Island) Pipe Major: Matt MacLaine Drum Sergeant: Brady Singleton Tartan: Modern Douglas This band has been in existence since 1973 and will be making its first visit to the Antigonish Games since 2005. The logo of the band depicts the ship Polly which brought the Selkirk settlers from the Isle of Skye to Belfast PEI in 1803. Fredericton Society of Saint Andrew Pipe Band Pipe Major: Michel Boyer Drum Sergeant: Joseph Burton Tartan: Gordon Judges Piping: Reay MacKay, Orillia, Ontario Angus MacPherson, Powell River, British Columbia Rene Cusson, Nanaimo, British Columbia Bruce Gandy, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Roderick MacLean, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Drumming: Hugh Cameron, Kitchener, Ontario

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here are references to bagpipes, found in Greek, Roman, Persian and Chinese folklore, dating back 2, 000 years. It is believed that they were used in Scotland Tas early as 100 A.D. Until a few hundred years ago, the bagpipes were used by many people but, as many festivities were moved indoors because of the increasing size of buildings, the playing of bagpipes was lessened for they are not always heard to the best advantage inside. This pattern, however, did not occur with the Gaelic people, especially those of the western highlands and islands of Scotland where the world’s greatest pipe music was developed. By the year 1500 A.D., every Scottish clan chieftain worthy of the name had a piper who would remain with his family. The bag of the pipes is made of leather. The five pipes—blowpipe, three drones and chanter—are attached to the leather bag, which holds the air, by means of stocks tightly tied into the bag with waxed linen cord. This assures that the bag willbe airtight. The chanter has eight holes and this allows a nine note seale. The piper tunes the drones by lengthening or shortening them; the tuning is a very critical process and pipers check their instruments very carefully prior to competition. The tuning of the pipes can also be affected by changes in either temperature or humidity. It is quite probably that you will see pipers tuning if you stroll through Pipers’ Glen. The chanter, the part which plays the melody, has a tone scale. Played alone, it sounds somewhat barren, but, accompanying the chanter are two steady notes, the base drone and the two tenor drones. Altogether they form a delightful musical combination. The movement of the piper depends on the type of dancing tune he’s playing. Pipers stand still for dancing tunes such as strathspeys, jigs and reels, they stride around the platform for the marches and they walk slowly and with dignity when playing ceol-mor. Pipe bands also include the drums, which contribute so much to the band. Drums are perhaps the oldest musical instrument known to man, used for centuries by many tribes as a means of signalling to each other. Over long periods of time, the drum have evolved into an instrument for the keeping of time in music. The primitive beats of early man have grown into complex musical arrangements in which the drum is usually used to lend support to other instruments. 2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 45 What Does the Piping Judge Look For?

his weekend, you will have the opportunity to get up close to the musicians who will be vying for piping and drumming titles. The music will no doubt stir your Tblood as it has done to others for countless generations and in many countries around the world. But what will the judges be looking for when they evaluate each competitors performance? An evaluation of a solo piping performance covers three areas: execution, expression and sound. The first area is execution. The piper cannot vary the volume of the notes as he plays them, nor can he temporarily stop the flow of notes to separate notes of the same pitch. Instead, single grace notes and more complicated movements which require groups of grace notes are used to provide accents and to separate two or more notes of the same pitch. The judge listens to each of these grace notes and movements to determine how accurately they are being formed. He will also listen to determine that all the melody notes are played in their correct order, and in their correct time. Musical expression is another important aspect of the performance. The judge will evaluate how well the piper controls the tempo, phrasing, and accenting that enhance the musicality of the performance. A good piper will vary the duration of the notes in a manner that provides interesting accents to the melody line. The third element that must be assessed is the sound of the instrument itself. Bagpipes are notoriously difficult to play well. Changes in arm pressure can seriously alter the pitch of the notes being played. Warm, moist air from a piper’s breath passes into the bag through the blowpipe held firmly in the piper’s mouth, and then out through the drones and chanter, each of which has a reed. The four reeds each soak up moisture at different rates. When a reed is exposed to excessive moisture, it can flatten in pitch. Too much moisture can even cause the drone reeds to stop producing sound altogether. Insufficient moisture, on the other hand can cause the reeds to sharpen in pitch. Thus, during the warm up process prior to a performance, pipers will be adjusting the length of their drones as they try to keep them in tune with their chanters. A cooling breeze, a sudden blaze of bright sun, or a shadow cast by a passing cloud can have significant effects on one or more of the reeds, forcing the piper adjust his tuning all over again. When everything is just right, the piper begins to pay, and hopes that the drones will remain in tune for the entire performance. The piping judge will assess the refinement with which the piper sets his chanter and tunes his drones. An evaluation of tone and tuning, combined with execution and musicality, will all help determine the ranking given by the judge for the performance you’ve just heard. Page 46 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Proudly Sponsored by 150th Anniversary Pipe Band Reunion

t the Antigonish Highland Games, kilted pipers and drummers marching down Main Street playing classic bagpipe tunes is a sight and sound almost as old Aas the Games itself. Before the advent of television, video games and soccer practices, the local pipe band was a natural evening activity for many children and adults in northeastern Nova Scotia. The pipes arrived with the immigrants aboard ships from the Scottish Highlands and, 150 years later, continue to be one of the vibrant and living voices of that culture. In Antigonish, Pictou County and Cape Breton, great pipers and pipe bands have come and gone. Today other bands have taken their place, and the Antigonish Highland Games continues to be the event to showcase that talent. Every piper and drummer knows the feeling of marching through Antigonish streets crowded on both sides with thousands of people cheering, clapping and experiencing that innate emotion that piping evokes. From the marching bands, to concerts, ceilidh’s and of course, beer tents, the pipes have been an essential facet of the Antigonish Highland Games and a proud part of a Scottish Highland culture that has survived and has been passed down among the ancestors of those pioneers. In 2012, a group of former Games pipers decided to commemorate 150 years of piping history and support from the Antigonish Highland Society. A call was issued to retired and inactive pipers around the world to shoulder their pipes again and return and march together. Many, from as far away as the Yukon to Scotland, have answered that call. Many more have participated in a Facebook page looking back at past years. But this reunion is not only about kilts and marching. It’s about camaraderie, renewing old friendships, supporting young pipers and drummers and celebrating a love for the music and culture that remains strong and vibrant in our “New Scotland”.

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The Scottish Heavy Events are the ultimate test of strength and power. Athletes will demonstrate incredible feats of determination and muscle as they attempt to conquer these tough events. This year, the 2013 Antigonish Highland Games are pleased to announce the 2013 International Highland Games Federation (I.H.G.F.) World Highland Games Team Championship. Included in this world famous two-day event is the famous 2013 I.H.G.F World Caber Tossing Championship. The 2013 International Highland Games Federation (I.H.G.F.) World Highland Games Team Championship is broken up into six diverse and competitive teams of two competitors each. Team Scotland: Craig Sinclair and Sinclair Patience Team Poland: Sebastian Wenta and Lacsz Wenta Team USA 1: Dan McKim and Sean Betz Team USA 2: Matt Vincent and Mike Zolkiewwizs Team Canada 1: Matt Doherty and Joel Thiessen Team Canada 2: Dirk Bishop and Danny Frame

Page 48 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Ancient Heavy Events Records Records Antigonish Field World Records Braemar Stone 41’ 7¼ “ 2009 Sean Betz 16lb Open Stone 57’ 1¾” 2012 Matt Vincent 56lb Distance 47’ 1” 2010 Harrison Bailey 28lb Distance 86’ 10¾” 2012 Matt Vincent 22lb Hammer 119’ 4½’’ 2003 Matt Sandford 16lb Hammer 141’ 11½” 2003 Bruce Aitken 56lb Height 17’ 6” 2003 Wout Zylstra

Records Canadian Records World Records Braemar Stone 43’ 2010 Matt Doherty 41’ 7¼ “ 2009 Sean Betz 16lb Open Stone 57’ 10” 2011 Tim Hendry 63’ 1” 1979 Brian Oldfield 56lb Distance 46’ 9” 2012 Jason Johnson 49’ 10” 2008 Eric Frasure 28lb Distance 91’ 3” 1996 Harry MacDonald 95’ 10” 2011 Gregor Edmunds 22lb Hammer 119’ 10 ½” 2012 Matt Doherty 129’10½’’ 1998 Matt Sandford 16lb Hammer 146’ 2” 2012 Matt Doherty 156’ 8½” 2000 Bruce Aitken 56lb Height 17’ 6” 2003 Doug MacDonald 19’ 2013 Mike Zolkiewicz

Records Antigonish Field Records International Field Records Braemar Stone 40’ 5¼” 2008 Matt Doherty 50’6’’ 1997 Peter Gudmundsson 16lb Open Stone 52’ 7’’ 2009 Matt Doherty 60’4’’ 2011 Matt Vincent 56lb WFD 46’ 0” 2009 Greg Hadley 47’7.5’’ 2002 Ryan Vierra 28lb WFD 82’ 8’’ 2001 Doug MacDonald 92’8’’ 1995 Francis Brebner 22lb Hammer 114’ 7” 2004 Greg Hadley 121’7.5’’ 1998 Ryan Vierra 16lb Hammer 138’ 2” 2012 Matt Doherty 150’9’’ 1997 Ryan Vierra 56lb WFH 16’ 6’’ 2003 Doug MacDonald 18’4’’ 1998 Wout Zylstra

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Name: Craig Sinclair Team Scotland Born: Drumoak, Banchory in Scotland Age: 27 Height: 6’4″ Weight: 310lb Occupation: Carpenter Overall Titles Include: British Caber Tossing Champion British 28lb weight for Distance Champion British 16lb & 22lb Hammer Champion Scottish 28lb weight for Distance Champion Scottish 16lb & 22lb Hammer Champion

Name: Sinclair Patience Team Scotland Born: Inverness, Scotland Age: 27 Height: 6’1″ Weight: 270lb Occupation: Rugby Development Officer Overall Titles Include: 2009 Glenfiddich Qualifying Events Champion 2009 World Amateur Games Champion 2012 SGA British Hammer Throwing Championship 2011/12 – Has never been out of the top three overall in Scotland

Name: Sebastian Wenta Team Poland Lives: Tczew, Poland Age: 38 Height: 6’7” Weight: 330 lbs Occupation: Self employed business owner Overall Titles Include: 2nd Place World Strongest man 2007 2nd Place Europe’s Strongest man 2007 Two time’s IHGF World Caber Tossing Champion Three time’s World Champion Highlander 2007,2008,2009 3rd Place IHGF World Highland games Championships 2010 2nd Place IHGF World Highland games Team Championships 2012 3rd Place Fortissimus Strongman 2008

Page 52 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Name: Lucasz Wenta Team Poland Lives: Tczew, Poland Age: 34 Height: 6’6” Weight: 270 lbs Occupation: Personal Bodyguard Overall Titles Include: 2nd Place in the IHGF World Highland Games Team Championship 2012 2nd Place in the IHGF World Caber Tossing Championship 2012 6th Place in the IHGF World Championship 2012 Name: Dan McKim Team USA 1 Lives: Kansa City, Missouri Age: 31 Height: 6’5″ Weight: 300lb Occupation: Employee at eShipping Overall Titles Include: Track: NCAA Division II All-American, shot put and 15-time national qualifier in five events Highland Games: 2011 World Highland Games Champion 2010, 2011, 2012 US National Champion 2010, 2011, 2012 US Open (Pleasanton) Champion 2011, 2012 North American Champion 2010 World Caber Tossing Champion 2012 World Highland Games Team Championship North American Record – Light Hammer, 152’5.5″ North American Record – Heavy Hammer, 125’1″ Name: Sean Betz Team USA 1 Lives: Omaha, NB Age: 36 Height: 6’5″ Weight: 290lb Occupation: Personal trainer & Fitness Club owner Overall Titles Include: 1st place- Invitational US Champion 2007 1st place- Invitational US Champion 2008 1st place- All American Pro Champion 2005 1st place- All American Pro Champion 2007 1st place- All American Pro Champion 2008 1st place-IHGF World Highland Games Champion 2008 Runner up- IHGF World Highland Games Champion 2005 Runner up-IHGF World Highland Games Champion 2009 Runner up-IHGF World Highland Games Champion 2010 2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 53 Name: Matt Vincent Team USA 2 Lives: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Age: 34 Height: 6’1″ Weight: 270lb Occupation: Sales Overall Titles Include: 1st place in the 2011 IHGF World Amateur Highland games Championships 1st place in the 2012 IHGF World Professional Highland games Championships 1st place in the US Open Champion 2012 1st Place in the Arnold Highland games Champion 2013 North American record holder in the 28lb weight for distance 94’2″ Tied for the World record in the 16lb Open stone 63’1″

Name: Mike Zolkiewicz Team USA 2 Lives: Springfield, Massachusetts Age: 36 Height: 6’4″ Weight: 290lb Occupation: Owner head fitness trainer at Power Clean Fitness Overall Titles Include: 1st place 2011 IHGF World Weight over the bar Championships 1st place 2012 IHGF World Weight over the bar Championships World Record Holder in the 56lb weight over the bar 18’11” Placed 4th in the Highlander 2007 World Championship Placed 5th in the Highlander 2008 World Championship Placed 5th in the 2008 World Highland games Championships

Name: Matt Doherty Team Canada 1 Lives: Antigonish Nova Scotia, Canada. Age: 28 Height: 6’1” Weight: 230lb Occupation: School teacher Overall Titles Include: 2nd at 2011 Canadian Highland Games Nationals 3rd at 2009 IHGF world team championships 4th at 2010 IHGF world team championships 3rd at 2010, 2012 Canadian Highland Games Nationals 2010 Canadian Track and Field National Champion-hammer throw Currently holds the Canadian Record in the 22lb Braemar Stone Currently holds the Canadian Record in the 16lb Hammer Currently holds the Canadian Record in the 22lb Hammer

Page 54 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Name: Joel Thiessen Team Canada 1 Lives: High River, Alberta, Canada Age: 37 Height: 6’1″ Weight: 265lb Occupation: Business Owner and welder by trade Overall Titles Include: Western Canadian Champion 2007 Multiple provincial and field record holder in BC and Alberta Placed seventh overall in 2005 World Highland Games Championships Represented Canada in three World Highland games Championships Mayors award winner at Fergus games for top Canadian 2005-2007 Ranked second in Canada for five years Foothills Highland Games Champion 2012

Name: Dirk Bishop Team Canada 2 Lives: Perth- Andover, New Brunswick, Canada Age: 49 Height: 6’1″ Weight: 285lb Occupation: Customs Officer Overall Titles Include: 2005 Masters World Highland Games Championships 2006 Masters World Highland Games Championship 2007 Masters World Highland Games Championship 2008 Masters World Highland Games Championship

Name: Danny Frame Team Canada 2 Lives: Middleton, Nova Scotia Canada. Age: 28 Height: 6’2” Weight: 320lb Occupation: School teacher Overall Titles Include: Maritime Champion 2009 5th place in 2011 IHGF World Highland games Team Championships 6th place in 2012 IHGF World Highland games Team Championships

2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 55 Explanation of Heavy Events

Caber Toss Out of all of the Scottish heavyweight events, the caber toss is the most known and certainly the most popular. The competitor must pick up the caber, run, and toss it so it lands straight out from him at a 12 o’clock position. The caber is tossed for accuracy, not distance. The judge must “call it” just as the caber hits the ground. A side judge will sometimes be used to determine if the caber rotated through 90 degrees – if not it’s a “Fifer” and not counted. The caber can be any size, and can range between 18′ to 26′, and weigh from approximately 100lbs to 150lbs. Size is important, but so is the athlete’s style. The athlete gets three attempts in each of the heavyweight events. The competition caber is a red Nova Scotia spruce that will, no doubt, continue the Antigonish tradition of big tough cabers. Antigonish is known worldwide for using cabers that will bring out the very best a thrower can muster in attempting to master the “Big Stick”.

The 56lb Weight for Height The 56lb weight for height uses the same implement as the 56lb weight for distance except that the length of chain between the ball and handle is removed. Athletes must heave the weight over a bar using a technique that does not allow foot movement. Favored by the more powerful athletes, this event is a real crowd pleaser as spectators can watch the action up close and personal.

16lb Hammer Throw The 16lb hammer is the lighter of the two hammer events. The Scottish hammer consists of round head made of lead, and a 50 inch long handle made of wicker, rattan, or PVC. The competitor vigorously rotates the hammer to gain momentum, and releases it into the air. The throw is measured for distance to where the hammer hits the ground. Most athletes wear special hammer boots, a heavy boot with a long spike (bayonet) at each of the toe-ends in which they dig the spikes into the earth to help maintain ground contact during rotation. The athletes must stay behind the trig and cannot move their feet until the hammer is released. The style is similar to the Olympic hammer except that the feet are stationary.

22lb Hammer Throw The 22lb hammer is exactly like the 16lb hammer except it is six pounds heavier. The rules, techniques, and equipment are identical but the rotations are slower and the distances less because it is a heavier implement.

Page 56 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games 16lb Open Stone This event is much like the more familiar shot put, except a field stone weighing exactly 16lbs is used. It is put from behind a trig and the athlete may not cross the trig at any time or his/her throw is not counted. The stone may beput either Braemar (standing) or standard style as in regular shot-put fashion. The stone, weights for distance and hammers are measured to where they hit the ground – and not to where they end up through rolling or bouncing. 56lb Weight for Distance Sometimes referred to as ‘The Widow Maker’ the 56lb weight for distance isthe most technically and physically difficult of the three weight events. The implement is a 56lb round hunk of lead suspended from a chain attached to a round or triangular handle that can be no longer than 18 inches. Known for literally ripping the skin off the athlete’s hand, this event can dislocate a competitor’s shoulder through a combination of centrifugal force and weight of implement. Standing in a 7’6”by 4’6” lined trig, the athlete must release the implement and maintain control in this confined space. The athletes typically use a two spin technique to generate speed and throw the weight as far as possible. Throws of 40 feet and farther are well within the abilities of these athletes.

28lb Weight for Distance The little brother of the 56 pounder, the 28lb weight for distance is an identical implement only with a 28lb round hunk of lead attached to chain and handle. The trig and athlete technique are, again, similar to the 56 but speed of rotation and distances thrown are faster and farther. Considered to be the ‘more civilized’ of the weights Whidden’s for distance, this event features Campground & Cottages throws up to and over 85 feet.

Challenge Caber The Challenge Caber event will be open to those athletes that were successful in ‘turning’ the competition caber. The same rules and techniques apply to the challenge caber but it is not an official event that will be included in the scoring. This crowd pleasing event is sometimes called the ‘money- caber’ as the athletes compete for a separate purse and bragging rights. This “stick” is bigger than the official caber and is an event Exit 32 to downtown, Corner of Main & Hawthorne Streets that will really separate the men Antigonish, Nova Scotia • 1-902-863-3736 from the boys. [email protected] • www.whiddens.com

2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 57 Heavy Events Officials

Master of Ceremonies – Francis Brebner Francis Brebner is founder and vice-president of the International Highland Games Federation. Francis founded the International Highland Games Federation (IHGF) in 2001. He has grown the organization to include twenty three affiliated countries where it has sanctioned many European and World Championship events. Brebner was a top highland games athlete for eighteen years, competing internationally around the globe. His accomplishes include winning the SGA World Highland Games Championships and winning the World Caber Championships an undisputed seven times. He also has won many other championships titles and has set several world records. Unfortunately, hewas forced to retire from professional sports in 2003 at the age of thirty seven years old due to a back injury. The very last highland games Bregner competed in was the Antigonish World Highland Games Championships in 2003. Francis has been living in Southern California since 2003 where he is married to his wife Kelly and has two sons’s named Kamen and Blaise.

Head On-Field Official – Leo MacDonald Leo has officiated at highland games around the Maritimes since 1979, including twenty years as the head official at the Antigonish Highland Games. A form English teacher and avid outdoorsman, Leo brings a wealth of judging experience to the International Highland Games Federation World Team Championship. He was the head official at the 2003 Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation (CSAF) Championship in Calgary, Alberta and the 2012 CSAF Championships at the Antigonish Highland Games. Leo is a former president of the Antigonish Highland Society and Chief of the Clans. Leo resides in Antigonish County with his wife Cathy, who is also an active participant at the Antigonish Highland Games as official scorekeeper. His firm, but fair style promises to add excitement to this already thrilling event.

Field Judge – Marty Gilfoy Former Maritime Heavy Events Champion, Marty Gilfoy resumes his role as field judge at the 2013 Antigonish Highland Games. A long time competitor and champion hammer thrower, Marty is a familiar face at our Games. Since his retirement from heavy athletics in 2006, Marty has acted as field set-up coordinator. Last year, he took on the new role of field judge, where his duties include marking distances and side-judging the caber.

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Have you ever try to pick up a 202lb torpedo-shaped weight in each hand and try to go as fast as you can down a 100 feet course? No? Not surprising. This event takes both skill and training as competitors must muster the strength and endurance to complete the course. Each participant must carry both weights, without the aid of lifting straps, down the track for 100 feet. The athlete who completes the distance in the fastest time is the winner. The time will only stop when the athlete completes the course or after two drops during his advance. Athletes can neither drag the weights across the line nor ‘throw’ the weights pass the finish line. The weights must be carried at all times and the athlete’s body must cross the finish line to be counted.

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Tug-of-War pulls have been kept strong in this province through the efforts of 4-H groups and are now enjoying a revival at other levels and events. Tug- of-war was reintroduced to the Antigonish Highland Games in 2005 and has quickly become one of the Games’ most thrilling spectacles. The Tug-of-War pulls of the Highland Games are the first of Nova Scotia’s 2012 circuit. There will be both Men’s and Women’s Divisions competing again at this year’s Games. Initial pulls will take place on Saturday with all teams seeing action, with pulls at 11:30am and 3:00pm. The Saturday pulls will determine which teams face each other in the consolation and championship pulls on Sunday at 10:30am and 2:00pm. Pulls will take place centerfield directly in front of the bleachers.

Rules and Regulations 1. All teams to report for weigh-in 1 hour prior to pulling. 2. Men’s teams consist of 10 pullers at 1700lbs. Women’s teams consist of 10 pullers at 1450lbs. 3. Time Limits: Mens: 15 mins, 5 mins overtime Womens: 8 mins, 1 min overtime 4. The team with the most rope over the center line at the end of the time limit will be the winner. 5. Hip or knee locks are not permitted. 6. Side swaying of the rope to stop a team from holding their position is not permitted. 7. The tactic known as “the whip,” sudden dropping to the ground violently breaking the back lock of the opposing team while straight holding on the hands is prohibited. 8. No part of any puller’s body may contact to the ground, save for his or her feet. The anchor may from time to time touch the ground with his hand in order to maintain balance, however he/she must not use the hand as a third foot. 9. Only one coach and one water person allowed in the pulling area. 10. No changes of personnel of any team allowed after weigh in. 11. No team member may put his hands past the center flag on the rope. 12. All members of teams must keep within the lines designated or be disqualified. 13. In keeping with the traditions and standards of our Highland Games and the close proximity to spectators, coaches and pullers should be mindful of coarse language and unsportsmanlike behavior.

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Highland Dancing is an intricate sport that includes multiple dances. Below are some of the popular dances: The Highland Fling: Originating as a wild dance of triumph following victory in battle, the fling is said to be inspired by the capers of the stag, the dancer’s upraised arms representing the animal’s antlers. Traditionally, warriors and clansmen performed this dance on a small round shield. Most of these shields carried a sharp steel spike projecting five to six inches from its center. Danced vigorously and exultantly, the fling is now highly stylized and calls for the greatest skill in technique and exactness of timing. The Sword Dance: Many claim that the Sword Dance originated when the Great Malcolm Canmore, victorious in battle, seized his opponents sword, placed it over his own to form a cross over which he danced triumphantly to the wild music of the pipes. Legend followed that for the soldier to touch or displace his sword portended evil in the coming fight. Today, the Sword Dance is a dance of power, strength and precision. Dancers are disqualified if they touch the sword while dancing. The Seann Truibhas: This dance originated during the prohibition of wearing the kilt, and the movements signify the Highlander attempting to remove the offending trousers they were forced to wear. The mood of the dance is uplifted as the trousers are finally kicked off and the wearer is free to move in his kilt. Strathspey and Highland Reel: Performed by four dancers, this dance is said to have originated one cold Sunday morning while parishioners were waiting for church in the cold. The weaving movements represent an attempt to keep warm. Flora MacDonald’s Fancy: The flora is the best know and oldest of the National Dances. It was created in honour of Flora MacDonald, Scotland’s famous heroine, who helped the defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie in his escape from the English forces at the Battle of Culloden. Scottish Lilt, Village Maid, Blue Bonnets over the Border: These Scottish National Dances will be performed at the Antigonish Highland Games. The dances are performed in the feminine Aboyne Dress which originated from the Aboyne Highland Games in Scotland, where up to this day, the wearing of the kilt is strictly forbidden by women. These dances are gentler, more flowing and graceful in nature than the strong and vigorous highland dances.

2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 61 How is Highland Dancing Judged?

Three of the key elements in dancing are timing, technique and general deportment: Timing refers to the ability of the dancer to follow the rhythm of the music. Dancers must place feet, arms and head in very precise positions simultaneously with the music. Technique means the correct execution of footwork in coordination with head, arm and hand movements. “Elevation,” or the ability to spring vigorously above the dance platform, counts heavily. As you watch the dancers, notice that, with few exceptions, the dances are performed on the balls of the feet. Turnout is a key element of dancing; the ball of the foot lands at a 45 degree angle and the knee is pressed out to the side, allowing the front of the kilt to lie flat in the highland dances. General Deportment covers the interpretation the dancer displays in performing the dance. Balance and general appearance are very important. And, it’s important that no matter how difficult the dance really is, the dancer must display supple movement with effortlessness, pleasure, freedom from elaborate showiness, and unhurried attitude. Remember that while dancing is a vigorous, difficult and athletic as a sport, it is an art from. Dancers must perform the dance in a graceful and natural manner without showing the signs of how hard they are really working!

Judges: Jacqueline Smith, Milton, Ontario Christa Mackie, Oakville, Ontario Stacy Dye-Williamson, Kitchener, Ontario

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The Antigonish Highland Dance Association has three representatives that are at- tending the ScotDance Canada Championship Series (SDCCS) from July 3 to the 7, 2013 at the Palais des Congrès and Le Westin Montréal. SDCCS Montreal 2013 features the Canadian Highland Dancing Championships and the ScotDance Canada Open Championships. With exciting competitions every day, the SDCCS Montreal eagerly awaits competitors from around Canada as they compete for ScotDance Canada Championship titles. The Antigonish Highland Dance Association is pleased to have three local repre- sentatives at this prestigious event. The three dancers include: Erin Gilfoy, Abigail MacDonald and Megan Smith.

Erin Gilfoy is ten years old and is the first runner-up in the 10 and Under 12 category. This is her 4th time representing Nova Scotia at the Scotdance Canada Championship Series. She started dancing at age 4 and her teacher is Janice Macquarrie. She is the daughter of Kevin and Allana Gilfoy.

Abigail MacDonald (Abby) is our 3rd runner up in the 12 and 14 years old category. Abby is 13 years old and has been dancing since she was seven years old. Her dance teacher is Janice Mac- Quarrie. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Brian MacDonald, Dunmore.

Megan Smith is our youngest representative. She is nine years old. Megan won her category 7 & under 10 years old with 4 firsts. Megan has been dancing since she was 5 years old. Her dance teacher is Shelley Rovers. She is the daughter of Shauna Grant- Smith and Bryan Smith from Antigonish.

2013 Antigonish Highland Games ~ Page 63 Highland Dress ost people are familiar with the kilt as worn today by Scottish regiments and pipe bands. However, highland dress is extremely ancient. Sculptured Mstones bearing resemblances of it have been found dating back hundreds and hundreds of years. The Ancient dress, however, was not the kilt of the present day, but a belted plaid. This plaid (the feileachmor or “great wrap”) was a large length of tartan cloth about 16 to 18 feet long and 6 feet wide. To wear it, the plaid was spread on the ground with a belt beneath and the material was pleated over the belt. The wearer then laid down on it, with the bottom at knee level, and belted at the waist. The un-pleated material which fell behind could be loped up and fixed to the shoulder with a brooch, or could be brought up over both shoulders, to be worn as a cloak. By the 18th century, the lower half of the belted plaid (feileach-beag or “little wrap”) was in general used as a kilt. Since that time, the kilt has been the traditional garb of the Highlander.

CLANS-WOMAN wears sash over right CHIEFTAINESS, or wife of Colonel in LADIES WHO HAVE MARRIED OUT OF shoulder secured by brooch or pin on Scottish Regiment, wears sash over left THEIR CLAN but who wish to use their right shoulder. shoulder. original tartan wear the sash over right shoulder and fastened in bow on left hip. The Tartan he Celts of ancient times were noted for their excellent woollen cloth. From the ancient custom of marking this cloth into checks and strips evolved the “Tartan.” TIn early times, the weavers used vegetable dyes from various flowers, mosses and roots. Today, chemical dyes are skilfully blended to produce the soft, mellow effect desired. A great variety of designs are possible. Each pattern is known as a “sett” and this sett is repeated throughout the length of tartan. Early weavers were adept at keeping each sett to a particular district or group of people. Extra lines were added to some setts to show the wearer’s rank. The weavers also kept a record of the exact design by marking the number and colour of each thread on a pattern stick. In modern times, the various setts are recognized as district tartans. Family tartans originated when original tartan began including additional colours or stripes to the tartan. Following the Rising of 1745 and the defeat of Prince Charles Edward Stuart and his followers, various acts of parliament were passed forbidding the wearing of tartan and the traditional Highland Dress. The interdict lasted for thirty-six years and as a result many of the ancient methods used in dyeing and weaving the various tartans were last to succeeding generations. However, many new setts were created and today tartan enjoys worldwide popularity. Page 64 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games

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In 2013, the Antigonish Highland Games will be celebrating the 150th anniversary for the first Games ever held in Antigonish. It will be a momentous occasion celebrating and showcasing Scottish culture. Recognized as one of North American’s top 100 best events in 2013, the Antigonish Highland Games has built a worldwide reputation based on authenticity, attention to detail, and hospitality. By becoming an Antigonish Highland Society Patron, you help maintain the high standards competitors and visitors have come to expect from this great event. The Antigonish Highland Society’s Games Patrons Program is designed to raise money needed to maintain and support this event. The funds go towards various projects such as: • Supporting highland dancing • Supporting cultural programs like Gaelic language • Supporting piping and drumming. If you would like to become a patron, please make your checks payable to the Antigonish Highland Society Foundation, 274 Main Street, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, B2G 2C4. Visit our Patron/Sponsorship Tent at Columbus Field or our website for more details. Privileges of Partnership The greatest reward for becoming a patron of the Antigonish Highland Games is the sense of pride you will feel for supporting one of the oldest games outside of Scotland. You will also receive benefits based on the various levels of participation: Bronze Patron ($50) • Complimentary program at the 2013 Antigonish Highland Games • Recognition in the program • With your paid admission to the Games you may use the Patron’s Tent located at Columbus Field with complimentary refreshments • One year membership to the Antigonish Highland Society and membership pin • Tax receipt Silver Patron ($100) • Complimentary program at the 2013 Antigonish Highland Games • Recognition in the program • With your paid admission to the Games you may use the Patron’s Tent located at Columbus Field with complimentary refreshments • Admission for one to the Concert Under the Stars • One year membership to the Antigonish Highland Society and membership pin • Tax receipt

Page 66 ~ 2013 Antigonish Highland Games Gold Patron ($200) • Complimentary program at the 2013 Antigonish Highland Games • Recognition in the program • With your paid admission to the Games you may use the Patron’s Tent located at Columbus Field with complimentary refreshments • Admission for one to any two events of the Antigonish Highland Games • One year membership to the Antigonish Highland Society and membership pin • Tax receipt Platinum Patron ($400) • Complimentary program at the 2013 Antigonish Highland Games • Recognition in the program • Admission for one to all events of the Antigonish Highland Games • Use of the Patron’s Tent located at Columbus Field with complimentary refreshments • A beautiful stainless steel and pewter Antigonish Highland Society key chain • One year membership to the Antigonish Highland Society and membership pin • Tax receipt Special note: Donations made prior to the Games will earn you benefits for the current year. Donations made during the Games may be used for the current or following year. The Antigonish Highland Society reserves the right to restrict the benefit program privileges to certain events. Recognizing Our Patrons We would also like to take a moment to recognize our current patrons. These are the people that help support the Games and we are lucky to have these individuals as patrons. Thank you for your continuous assistance.

Bronze Patron: Dr. Allan Brand

Silver Patron: Hugh MacKay, Ernest John Revell

Gold Patron: Dr. Annette Davidson Bell, Liz Millett, Dr. Michael Cook, The Clan Currie

Society AntigonishPlatinum Patron: AutomobileAngus MacGillivray Dealers Association

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Your membership in the Antigonish Highland Society allows us to continue our very important work of promoting and preserving the dress, music, customs, traditions, language, literature and athletics of both the Caledonians and Scotland. Membership is open to anyone that is interested in promoting the objectives of the Antigonish Highland Society whose mission is to preserve the Scottish culture and traditions and to perpetuate the language, literature, and athletics of the Gaels. As a member you will be apprised of all the events the Antigonish Highland Society undertakes and will be offered a financial discount to certain events and merchan- dise.

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Membership fees: Individual One Year: $10 Three Years: $25 Family One Year: $15 Three Years: $40

Please mail this form along with your cheque or money order payable to: Antigonish Highland Society, 274 Main Street, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2C4. Tel: 902-863- 4275 Fax: 902-863-0466

Membership is open to anyone interested in promoting the objectives of the Antigonish Highland Society, a regional, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to preserve the Scottish culture and traditions and to perpetuate the language, literature and athletics of the Gaels.

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