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3 Chieftain of the Games

4 History of the Games Culture & Education victoriahighlandgames VictoriaHighlandGames 5 History Tent 4 user/vichighlandgames 5 Heritage Hub VicHighlandGame

6 Clans & Associations

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7 Wine School 9 Tent Music & Dance 11 Celtic Entertainment 8 12 Piping and Drumming

17 Dance

19 Irish Dance

21 Games Map

Cover photo by 23 Schedule of Events Coates Thank you Athena Song, 29 Heavy Events Jack Ng, Natasha Kis Toth, Ricardo Zeng, 37 Swordfighting Tomasz Michniewicz and others for 26 allowing us to 37 Celtic Sports Sports use your photos in this program. 39 Dog Events

40 Visitor Competitions 40 Falconry 39 Entertainment Messages

On behalf of the Victoria Craigflower property as a As Premier of the Province of and Celtic music, sports, arts, Association cultural legacy for current and , I am pleased traditions and culture that Board of Directors, I welcome future generations. to extend my warmest welcome appeals to people from all to everyone attending the 156th backgrounds. The caber toss, you to the oldest, continually I encourage you to visit the running Highland Games in Victoria Highland Games & hammer throw, sheaf toss, Victoria Scottish Community Celtic Festival. stone put, and other feats ! Centre tent to view the final One of the oldest festivals in of athletic excellence are a Our association continues to architect drawings and project North America, the list of highlight of the spring for expand its mandate to promote status. activities at this annual event many in our communities, and the best of Scottish and Celtic Thank you, continues to expand. Bringing it is wonderful to see a new generation experience them culture, heritage, music, dance Jim Maxwell tens of thousands to Topaz Park, each year among guests of all and sport through a variety of VHGA President it is a celebration of Scottish events and activities during the ages. year. I also want to acknowledge all of the cooks, vendors, The support of our sponsors, performers and artists whose community partners and hard work is on display thanks government agencies have to the dedicated organizing allowed us to continue to make efforts of the Victoria our largest event, the Victoria Highland Games Association. Highland Games & Celtic I have no doubt that your Festival, a world-class event. commitment has ensured another memorable event for I wish to personally thank the everyone. many dedicated volunteers who make this festival so successful! I wish you all a fantastic long weekend full of festive food Our association is fully and attractions. engaged in developing a Honourable John Horgan community centre at the Premier of British Columbia

A rich tradition that predates not to be missed. Confederation itself, the Congratulations to the Victoria Highland Games and participants, organizers and Celtic Festival will kick off volunteers on another successful this summer season for the celebration of Celtic culture and 156th time this year. friendly competition. This kind of event helps create a sense Although this event is one of of civic pride and belonging, the oldest in North America, bringing our community each year it is breaking new together. ground with even more events For those of you visiting, I and activities. hope you can take some time It’s a great opportunity for to explore our beautiful city. the whole family to enjoy a Put on your walking shoes and taste of Scottish and Celtic enjoy the sights and tastes of culture and learn about the downtown and our terrific surrounding neighbourhoods. countless contributions support the Victoria Highland On behalf of the City of Enjoy the picturesque Inner Scottish have made Harbour and waterfront paths, to our country’s culture and Games and Celtic Festival. Victoria, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 156th Fisherman’s Wharf, local shops prosperity. As Minister of Canadian Victoria Highland Games and and some of the best food, beer Our government knows how Heritage and Multiculturalism, Celtic Festival! and coffee in the country. Make important gatherings like this I’ like to thank Victoria sure to wander through Canada’s Highland Games Association The Highland Games are always oldest Chinatown and our are to communities across a highlight in Victoria, marking as well as the organizers and charming Old district. I Canada. They allow us to learn the start of an eventful festival volunteers for ensuring the hope your time in Victoria will about our neighbours, explore season. Spectators gather in be so memorable that we will new cultures and take pride in continuing success of this awe as athletes from all over annual tradition. soon welcome you for a return the rich diversity our nation North America display feats visit. was built upon. That is why Have fun! of strength, testing the laws Sincerely, our government is proud to of physics. The spectacular The Honourable Celtic music and performances Lisa Helps Pablo Rodriguez celebrating Scottish culture are Victoria Mayor 2 Jim & Anne Scott, Chieftains of the Games

Since his retirement, Jim has volunteered as Service Officer and currently,Sick and Visiting Chair for the Chief and Petty Officers Association. He was honoured to be of the Saltire Society, President of the Island Society and President of the Submariners Association of Canada West. Anne was born December 24, 1940 at Parry Sound ON. Shortly after she and her parents moved to London ON whereupon her father joined RCEME and went overseas. At age three she began a lifetime of volunteering beginning Jim was born in Manchester , with her Grandmother, in Stroke, V. I. Volunteer of the Year 2002; due to circumstances of the war, Oct the Red Cross Hut at the Broadmead Lodge with Chief & Petty 9, 1939 but has good Scottish blood in CNR Station serving cookies Officers; Lioness (Lions International) 40 him to compensate. His father was in the to troops departing from years. Royal Navy and after being bombed out London. April 1959 Anne "We have both volunteered at the VHGA of Plymouth and Portsmouth the family joined the RCN Wrens as in one capacity or another since 1999. moved back to . a medical clerk, a couple January 2010 we were invited to join the of months later met Jim, In 1956 the family emigrated to Canada, Board of the VHGA and appointed Co married, and the rest is first to ON , then to Nanaimo. Hospitality Chairs hosting the V.I.P. Tent history! They have two After a stint up north Jim enlisted in the until 2018." daughters ( both volunteered Royal Canadian Navy in April 1958 as in the V.I.P. Tent) and four a medic specializing in Hyperbaric and December2012 both Jim and Anne were grandchildren. Submarine Medicine, training in New awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for Volunteer Services. London Connecticut USA. Twenty- Following retirement from six years later he took his trade to the Mount St. Mary Hospital "We are honoured to be appointed ‘Co- Beaufort Sea oil fields, finally retiring in 1999, Anne volunteered Chieftains of the 2019 Victoria Highland from Pacific Pilotage Dispatch 2002. ‘at the Mount’; Heart and Games." Tickets at bchighlandgames.com New Location LAFARGE LAKE PARK , COQUITLAM 88 TAKE SKYTRAIN TO LAFARGE LAKE STATION CELTIC KICK-OFF F REE , June 14 With The Paperboys FROM 5PM PIPING • CABER TOSSING HIGHLAND DANCING ALL Saturday, June 15 $15 DAY GATES OPEN AT 9AM MASSED PIPE BANDS JUNE 14 & 15, 2019 3 A Brief History of the Games

WHAT? Featuring competitions on The first Victoria Highland Piping and drumming, dancing, heavy 1864 Games is held by the athletics, as well as all kinds of entertainment Benevolent Association and exhibits, the Highland Games and Celtic Festival celebrates and helps promote the Scottish and Celtic culture. Amalgamation of the Caledonia Benevolent 1870 Association and St. 's Society. They continue to managed the games until 1937 WHO? The original Highland Games were founded by King 25th Malcolm III. In later years, these 1888 Anniversary gathering were used as training of the Games exercises for clan warriors. Victoria Highland 1938 Games Association HOW? (VHGA) is formed They included tests of strength, agility, accuracy and 1939 VHGA donates stamina of the candidates such as the 1945to proceeds to the caber toss, the sheaf toss, and Scottish War Effort the stone throw.

Games continue WHEN? 1945 to be held at various The first Highland venues around Victoria Games were held in in the 11th century, known as Canmore (1058-1093) Games move to Victoria's Topaz Park to 2008 expand the event, including the Victoria International Heavy Events Challenge

WHY? The Games were VHGA celebrates its 150th Games and originally created to find the 2013 hosts the Duke of , Prince Andrew, fittest men to deliver messages as the Chieftain of the Games for the King.

VHGA becomes the sole organization For more information, visit 2014 responsible for the historic the History Tent or our website at Craigflower Manor and Property victoriahighlandgames.com

4 Heritage Hub Green

Curious about your Scottish or Celtic Members of the Guild will share their Hollywood. Learn the history, origins, and heritage? Interested to learn more or knowledge of turning a sheep into a ! evolution of the kilt. discover something new? Join us in the Learn about the properties of wool and see Heritage Hub to hear presentations by the many processes to transform it into a Guth Nan Eilean, of the Islands experts in traditional food, textiles, music, beautiful, warm and wearable garment. Waulking the Tweed history and more. Victoria Choir Calling all Foodies! Cooking and DNA Testing and Scottish In one session enjoy a selection of Gaelic Eating in 19th Century Scotland Genealogy Research music in four part harmony and solo/duet Merv Scott, Victoria Genealogical Society pieces, from love songs, to rallying Jacobite Theresa Mackay, PhD student, songs, and humorous dance pieces. In the University of Victoria Ever wonder how deep your Scottish roots go or if you have DNA from Celtic other, try your hand at ‘waulking’ . Want to know how to make crow pie? ancestors? Interested in finding cousins who Experience Gaelic musical culture to its Come on a food journey as we discover can help your family tree research? Discover fullest! what it meant to feed a family in the 19th insights about DNA testing and how to use century Highlands and Islands. Ingredients, Traditional Whisky & the results. tools, and recipes based on the University Beer Making 101 of ’s Maclagan Manuscripts will With Tyrus Reynolds, be shared. Macaloney Brewers & Distillers Ltd Alison Vardy, harpist and teacher A Corpse-Bin Bed and Oatmeal: Learn about traditional methods employed Travel through the musical world of the in producing beer and whisky, including Scottish Inns and Innkeepers and beyond with harpist Alison in the Early 1800s tricks of the trade used by the up-and- Vardy. Enjoy melodies from coming Victoria Caledonian Distillery. Theresa Mackay, PhD student, Scotland, , , England, Eastern University of Victoria and Canada. Alison plays the music Scottish Influences in the Between 1790 and 1840 inns in the she loves with great skill, connectedness Cultural Landscapes of Highlands and Islands were predominantly and humour! Esquimalt and Victoria run by women. Hear tales of what these Linzey, women did and what they saw while The Evolution of the Kilt architect, artist and writer hosting strangers from away, from illicit Justin Guthrie, Exploitation of resources like wood, clay, whisky sales to run-ins with the law. As North of Hadrian’s and Celtic Clothing water, and lime have left scars on the heard on BBC Radio 1. Kilts and Celtic clothing have a very long landscape. Richard takes us on a ramble From Sheep to Sweater: and dramatic history, yet many of our through this hidden heritage as we explore transforming fleece, step by step ideas about the kilt are based on myth, long-forgotten Scottish cultural landscapes Victoria Handweavers’ and Spinners’ Guild legend, misconceptions, and (worse yet) from local communities. History Tent

Come visit the History Tent to learn more about The Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival is the Games history and Scottish culture! There will aiming to be a green festival. You will find be photographs, articles and write-ups on famous recycling and composting bins throughout the Scots, Scottish inventors, Piper James Richardson park. as well as past Victoria Highland Games from Please help our green team keep the park clean years dating back to the 1860s. and enjoyable to all patrons. Your efforts will help Also, don’t miss out on the displays about the game stay green and Craigflower Manor, a National Historic Site of sustainable. If you have any questions about Canada, which is now a new home base for the recycling, please visit the Glasgow Green Info Victoria Highland Games. Learn more about Tent to get more information. the plans on reviving this property and building Please notice that following CRD BYLAW a Scottish Cultural Centre through fundraising 3962 the games are a SMOKE FREE EVENT. efforts, and how you can become involved. Your cooperation will be highly appreciated. 5 Clans& Associations Glasgow Green

Clans*

Highland Clan MacNicol of North America Clan MacAulay (Deborah Nicol) (Joan McAulay & Doug Doughty) Clan Society of North America Clan (Don Hutchins) (David Currie Wendell) Clans MacDowall and MacDougal (Garnett MacDowall) (Troy More) Clan MacLaren Society of North America Clan Barclay (Bill and Ruth McFadden) (Will Mears) Clan MacLeod of (Malcolm & Karen MacLeod) (Randy Stewart) Murray Clan Society of North America Clan Crawfordv (Bill Murray) (Terry Pea) Clan Clan Mackintosh of North America (Deb Wallace) (Deborah Walker) Clan Ferguson Society of North America (Neal & Darlene Ferguson) (Tim Duncan)

Associations*

Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Fight Like a Highlander Society (Gary Kangas, Sybil Kangas and Bruce Gold) (Martha Morrison) 78th Fraser Highlanders Victoria Genealogical Society (Randy Stewart) (Merv Scott) Old Cemeteries Society United Empire Loyalists’ Association of (Steve Thomson) Canada Victoria Branch (Frans Compeer and Betty Compeer, UE) Tourism Ireland (Steve Thomson) The Victoria Gaelic Choir ( MacUisdin) Story Tellers (Jennifer Ferris) Victoria Handweavers’ and Spinners’ Guild (Brenda Nicolson) Sons of Scotland (Irene Feir)

(*) This is a list of clans confirmed as of the date of this printing. Visit the Clan Tent for a complete list of clans present at the games.

6 Whisky School Whisky School Tent

The whisky tasting school will take place all three days of the games! Each session will feature different single malt presented by ambassadors representing a variety of scotch and other single malt distilleries. Guests will sit down and enjoy a Scottish educational and cultural experience on the Victoria “whisky trail”. The school sells out each year! Come on by and it out, and book online early for next year!

Whisky and Chocolate I Traditionally Made by Scots! Saturday 12:00pm Sunday3:30pm with Adam Bradshaw and David Mincey with Tyrus Reynolds & Macaloney Distillers Shelter Point Distillery Saturday 1:45pm Whisky and with Jacob Wiebe Local Food Pairing Monday 11:30am Get to know your Independent with Bill Jones and Bottlers I Adam Bradshaw Saturday 3:30pm with Stacy Kyle of Rare Drams Whisky and Local Charcuterie Pairing Get to know your Independent Monday 2:45pm Bottlers II with Corey Pelan and Sunday 12:00pm Rick Souza with Stacy Kyle of Rare Drams Whisky and Chocolate II Beam Suntory Whiskies Monday 3:30PM Masterclass with Adam Bradshaw Sunday 1:45pm and David Mincey with Rick Sousa Whisky School is presented by the Victoria Chapter of the Companions of the Quaich

Wine School Wine School Tent

The Victoria Highland Games Association is pleased to present “The Wine Tasting School”. All sessions feature high quality wines (6-7 samples each class) presented by Callum Heap from Everything Wine.

Bubbles! Bubbles! Bubbles! Saturday 12:00pm Road Trip: Italy Saturday 1:45pm Rouge, Rosso and Rojo: Reds of Europe Saturday 3:30pm Blanc, Bianco, and Blanco: Whites of Europe Sunday 12:00pm Road Trip: West Coast Sunday 1:45pm Old Dog, New Tricks Sunday 3:30pm 7 7 days a week, 10am - 11pm 919 douglas street, victoria Celtic Music Celtic Music Tent

Joe Higgins Cookeilidh McGillicuddys Joe Higgins is a solo Scottish singer/songwriter,who If it’s a kitchen party yer after…you’ve come to the McGillicuddys have been please audi- immigrated to Canada in the mid 90’s and has right place. Cookeilidh are a four piece Celtic band ences for the past decade. With their high energy performed locally ever since. Prior to coming from Victoria comprised of a twelve string guitar, stage shows and cool spin on traditional tunes, no to Canada, Joe performed in Glasgow, London, fiddle, wooden Irish flute, bodhran and vocals. listener is immune to a good time. They always Germany and Austria. Joe has performed at past Noted for their high energy performances, fasten dress the part and the swish of the tartan can be Highland Games and his Celtic songs have been your seatbelts; it’s going to be the ! www. felt all the way to the back row of their concerts. played on CFUV and CBC radio stations. cookeilidh.com Accordion with attitude and grinding guitars Coastline Blackthorn always push the good times to the limit. www. Coastline is a Victoria based string ensemble Blackthorn features four talented musicians, three mcgillicuddys.ca comprised of BC’s top young musicians coached of whom share lead vocals, bringing a refreshing The Clanns and mentored by renowned fiddle phenomenon, diversity of character to the group’s polished sound Bringing more than a pint of fervor and charm, Ivonne Hernandez. This award-winning band has and all four contribute a mastery of a colourful va- The Clanns are a lively Celtic Rock band from already been making a name for themselves since riety of instruments. Blackthorn’s extensive reper- Vancouver Island, BC. Drawing their influences their inception in January 2013. With fiddles, cel- toire is rooted in the musical traditions of Scotland from traditional and modern music from the likes los and guitar, the group of talented teens plays a and Ireland as well as the folk music of English and of Flogging Molly and the Pogues, The Clanns are diverse and exciting repertoire of fiddle tunes from French Canada. Their repertoire has expanded to known for their spirited and fun shows that enter- around the world. Their debut album was a 2 time include creative original compositions that reflect fans of all ages. Canadian Folk Music Award nominee and they just the influences of these traditions. From lively Terry Boyle and Ceilidh Briscoe released their highly anticipated new album called and reels, to songs with rousing choruses and heart- MTerry Boyle is a singer/songwriter from Dublin, ‘The High Drive’. www.coastlinefiddle.com wrenching airs and ballads, they bring the music Ireland. With a vast repertoire of Celtic songs, Black Angus to life with their luscious harmonies and complex some teary, some cheery, some sing-along and some Black Angus means good songs, good humour, instrumentation. http://blackthornband.com from the archives, Terry has a song or story for ev- good friends, and good whiskey. Gareth Hurwood Tom Morrissey ery occasion. As a songwriter Terry’s style is varied, is the voice, the guitar, the passion and the poetry. Tom Morrissey hails from Mt. Pearl evolving and always entertaining. Terry released a Alex MacCuaig is the driving force on upright bass the son of the late Joan Morrissey, Newfoundland’s 7 song CD, “Life’s Too Short” in November 2018. and high lonesome harmonies. Sarah Tradewell first lady of song. Playing east coast music all over Ceilidh Briscoe, from Victoria, BC, is a five time on fiddle brings traditional fire and grace. Their the world he is joined by Todd from Ottawa North American Fiddle Champion, an All-Ireland performances take listeners from Vancouver Island on bass guitar, John Paul Kelly from Fort St. John Fiddle Champion, and studied for six years with to Ireland and back, fueled by their collabora- on mandolin and Levi Lawson from Smithers on the fabulous 5 time All-Ireland Champion, tion, and enjoyment of the music. Black Angus drums. The band plays a blend of Celtic high Conway. Together, Terry and Ceilidh present a has great presence, is devoted to great songs, and energy music guaranteed to get your toes tapping. dynamic range of songs and tunes in the style of an is near-impossible to pigeon-hole. Come hear for www.reverbnation.com/tommorrisseyband intimate kitchen concert. Usually exhilarating and yourselves. www.blackangusmusic.com Sarah Tradewell free-flowing, sometimes mellow and thoughtful, Crikey Mor Award winning fiddler Sarah Tradewell is a but always hugely entertaining and engaging, this Hailing from Victoria, BC, Crikey Mor deliv- Victoria-based musician whose middle name exciting duo is not to be missed. ers a tightly arranged whirlwind of traditional should be versatility. Not only a fine fiddler, you Knacker’s Yard Irish reels, jigs, polkas, and songs that will keep may have seen her performing with the Victoria Hailing from Victoria, British Columbia (Coast your spirit moving. The group consists of Nancy Symphony Orchestra, with singer Ken Lavigne, Salish Territories), Knacker’s Yard has been ar- Grossert on fiddle, Tasia MacKay on flute, Eric in shows with Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre, or ranging and performing traditional Irish, Scottish, Reiswig on uilleann pipes, Jeremy Walsh on guitar, at the Irish Times Pub with Black Angus. Sarah is English, Australian, and original music since 2013. Andrew Morris on bodhran, and all on vocals—and well known to fiddlers and folkies as a fixture in Comprised of Bronwyn Churcher (fiddle, vocals), hopefully a bunch of wild dancers in the audience. the fiddle community: equally comfortable play- Johnson (accordion, , vocals), Crikey Mor have performed in Victoria and all ing old time, country and Celtic music. Sarah is a Jon MacDonald (guitar, vocals), Cody Baresich around Vancouver Island, including the Victoria two-time BC Fiddle Champion and has competed (mandolins, vocals), Shaun McConnell (bodhran, Highland Games Festival, Providence Farm Islands at the invitational Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle bones, chimes), and Dexter Simpson (Irish tenor Folk Festival, Folkwest, Read Island Beach Fest, Championships. Sarah has performed at the first banjo), the group breathes new life into the Celtic many of the neighbouring Gulf Islands, and have Victory Ceremony at BC Place for the 2010 Winter ballad and shanty genres. The energy of the band’s even brought their foot-stomping music to the Olympic Games, in professional theatre produc- expansive repertoire ebbs and flows with drive small Malcolm Island town of Sointula, BC. Crikey tions (Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, My Fair Lady, and dynamism, as they pay tribute to, and take Mor also performed in Harrison Hot Springs, Pride and Prejudice, Animal Crackers), and at the inspiration from, legendary predecessors like BC with the Harrison Festival Society, as well as Sydney Opera House with the YouTube Symphony The Dubliners, The Pogues, Planxty, The Clancy CelticFest Vancouver 2014 and 2015. www.facebook. Orchestra 2011. Visit www.sarahtradewell.com Brothers, The Chieftains, and The Wolfe Tones. com/crikeymor Ivonne Hernandes Intricate lead work, driving rhythms, finely crafted Celtic Reflections Ivonne Hernandez has been captivating audiences arrangements, and careful attention to slow airs Patrick and Patricia De Gabrielle have lived in East and capturing the hearts of fiddle fans across the and ballads makes for a listening experience that is Sooke for fifteen years, and performed together as world. The 5 time North American Fiddle Cham- both powerful and enduring. Following the success Celtic Reflections for concerts, weddings, house pion and 2017 Juno Award nominee has had much of their first self-produced and independently re- parties, and special community events, from Victo- success in performing and teaching because of her leased album, “The High Street Demo” in 2013, the ria to all over the Island and the mainland, to their technically brilliant fiddling, added with her sing- group has unleashed a string of full length albums recent stage debut in Jalisco, Mexico. They are both ing and step dancing and of course her charisma. that include “Live at Dunsterville”(2015), “Songs of trained musicians and seasoned performers with a Ivonne’s show along with brilliant guitarist and the Sea”(2016), and ”The Dram & The Fray”(2017). theatre background. In addition to performing full singer-songwriter Tad Ruszel, has been wowing The band have just released their fifth studio album time, they also teach in their home studio, sharing audiences and leaving them wanting more. www. which was recorded by Joby Baker in April of this their love of music with adults and children. ivonnehernandez.com year. 9 Prince of Whales donates a minimum of 1% of its annual sales to local conservation initiatives.

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O’Brien School of Irish Dancing Mount Baker High School Mountaineer With a number of locations around Victoria and Duncan and Ladner, O’Brien Irish dancers are promoting Irish The Mount Baker High School Mountaineer Marching dance and culture to children and adults. Dancers are Band from Deming Washington, the band regularly taught skills beyond the dance class with performance travels to Victoria, but also has performed at the opportunities, community involvement, and personal University of Washington in Leavenworth Washington, fitness all in a fun, friendly and respectful environment. and Disneyland California on at least 14 occasions in the The O’Brien School teachers are qualified with An past 45 years. Coimisiun in Ireland, first aid trained and encourage The band has been wearing kilts as their uniform since participation from all dancers whether recreational or the 1930s. The community is very proud of the uniforms competitive. Irish dancing with the O’Brien School and this Scottish heritage. will help build confidence, promote the importance of dedication and discipline, and develop friendships and memories! Scottish Country Dancers Scottish Country Dancing is the social dancing of Victoria Irish Dancers Scotland and is danced throughout the world. The The Victoria School of Irish Dance was established by Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society founder, Alison Paladini, T.... After the release of dancers are a lively group of over 130 dancers who love the popular shows Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, to introduce newcomers to the joys of Scottish Country Alison responded to the demand in interest for Irish Dancing. The group offers six classes a week ranging from Dance classes by beginning small classes in recreational the basic to advanced levels and monthly socials both facilities. Since then, the Victoria School of Irish dance in Victoria and the Western Communities. It’s a great has now expanded to offer classes in Sidney, Victoria, way to keep fit and to meet new people in a very social Esquimalt and Nanaimo. setting. The Demonstration Team of the Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society performs choreographed The school is home to both recreational and competitive routines designed to best share our Scottish heritage with dancers. Dancers in the school have found success in our audiences. The group dances reels, jigs and slow local, regional and international competitions. Dancers graceful strathspeys as well as step dancing. have had the opportunity to travel as far as Ireland, www.viscds.ca. England, Scotland, Mexico, New York, Boston and Montreal, just to name a few.

Victoria Games Dancers The Victoria Games dancers are a group of local highland dancers ranging in age from 7-adult who perform and compete in various highland dance events. The dancers are all members of the Bon Accord Highland Dancers under the instruction of Lynne Griffiths and many of the older dancers are also dance instructors. We will be performing a variety of traditional and national highland dances.

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Greighlan Crossing D u t y P i p e a n d s Vancouver Island Caledonian The Greighlan Crossing Pipe Van Isle Caledonia was created by Band is a competitive History of Bagpipes a group of passionate and talented based in the Metro Vancouver musicians who wanted a high area. Comprised of mostly local The , caliber competition Pipe Band residents, the band’s membership Scotland’s national instrument, on the Island. Established in 2015, also includes pipers and originated in the Middle East before the band is based out of Victoria drummers from the BC Interior, evolving in Europe during early and has expanded to include Sunshine Coast and Washington civilization. However, once they membership in Nanaimo and State. You’ll spot the band’s arrived to Scotland, the bagpipe Campbell River. members wearing the Sutherland quickly became a significant part of Old Weathered tartan. Scottish culture and heritage. Wearing the Heritage of Scotland Tartan, Van Isle Caledonia is Led Under the musical direction of For years, Ancient Celts played by Pipe Major Richard Findlay, Pipe Major Myles Wilcott, Pipe the pipes leading clans into battle Sergeant Jeff Rowell and Drum until 1745, when the Hanoverian who was a member of the Denny Sergeant Brett Kirby, GCPB Government wiped out the Jacobite and Dunipace Gleneagles Grade competes at the Grade 3 level. Risings Army (highlanders) in the 1 Pipe Band and the Los Angeles The band attends a majority . Scottish Pipe Band. Drum of the Highland Games in the Sergeant Andrew Appleby, who Pacific Northwest, experiencing As a result, the Government also has experience at the highest implemented the Act of Proscription ongoing success in its grade level. level, having played with the forbidding the wearing of tartan, use Grade 1 Toronto Police Pipe Band. GCPB is the reigning BC Pipers of the Gaelic and playing of Association Grand Aggregate bagpipes. It was at this time that the Band - Gr 3. This is the Fourth season the band bagpipes were declared as a weapon will be competing and planning of war, as the skirl of the pipes stirred Outside of the region, the band to attend 5 contests this year troops into battle and instilled fear in has repeatedly competed at the enemy. throughout the Pacific Northwest. the Caledonian Club of San The band is focused on having Francisco Highland Gathering To this day, the pipes are the only an exciting and fun repertoire, in Pleasanton, California. In its musical instrument that was lawfully with a mix of traditional and young history, the band had the banned as a weapon of war. Under contemporary music. pleasure to perform at the Beijing Proscription, any activity celebrating International Tourism Festival the Highland way of life was The band has enjoyed the first (Beijing, China) in 2010 and 2012. punishable by death. few years of competition and While in China, the band also constantly strives for excellence performed on the Great Wall The act lasted until 1782 when the in Tone, Musical Expression, and of China, and at the Luoyang English started to raise Highland Ensemble. The band is always Cultural Festival. Regiments allowing them to wear kilts and play the bagpipes. In more accepting new membership and can be contacted via Facebook, Plans are currently in the works recent years, pipers continued to for another international lead troops into the trenches during www.vanislecaledonia.com or engagement in 2020. WWI, WWII and the Gulf war. email at [email protected] 12 Various Venues

Champion of Champions titles, 6 World About Bagpipes, Drums Championships and 2 Grand Slams while a & Pipe Bands member of the Field Marshal Montgomery. Some of his solo major successes are Former The Highland Bagpipes are one of winner (ceol beag) at both the Argyllshire over thirty different types of pipes found in different cultures around Gathering and Northern Meeting, The the world. The Scottish pipes have New Zealand Piobaireachd Society’s Gold three drones, a single chanter Medal, The MacDonald Cuaich .The that houses the nine notes of the Former Winners MSR at the Scottish Pipers pipe scale and a bag, traditionally Association professional contest, the overall made of sheep skin or synthetic solo piper award at the Highland material. Gathering and winner of The Highland A Scottish pipe band consists Society of London’s Gold Medal at the of a pipe section (between 6-25 Northern Meeting. Donald holds a Graduate pipers), the drum corps, (between & Senior Teachers Certificate from the 3-10 “side” snare drummers) and Institute of Piping as well as the Advanced the midsection consisting of Certificate and Teachers Certificate from the several tenor drummers and a bass RSPBA. drummer. Bands are classified by grades from grade 5 (novice) to He is also a well respected and traveled Grade 1 (the top grade). solo Adjudicator on the Competing Pipers Solo piping and drumming is also Association supplemental list of solo classified from grade 5 to grade Adjudicators for active competitive pipers 1, yet also includes a beginner Piping Judge and a Visiting Assessor and External Verifier class (on practice chanters, (Scottish Bagpipes) with the SQA ( The drum pads and tenors) and an Donald MacPhee Scottish Qualifications Authority). He open (professional) class , one Donald MacPhee is a member of the teaches for the and Bute Council at level above grade 1. Pipe bands RSPBA Adjudicators panel and the Piping Hermitage Academy in and play a variety of tunes including representative on the APMB. After a lives happily with his wife Christine, a former marches, strathspeys, jigs, reels, successful pipe band career he retired from 6 time World Highland Dance champion slow airs and medleys. pipe band competition at the end 2014 in Alexandria where he is a successful accumulating 34 Major Championships, 8 Reedmaker.

2019 Victoria Caledonian Distillery Open Piobaireachd Competition

The word “piobaireachd” literally means pipe playing or pipe variations are divided into movements and performed in music, but is now (relatively) rigorously defined order and manner. compositions are distinguished from other traditional Scottish used to describe the classical music of the Great Highland tunes by their considerable length (typically 8 12 minutes long), Bagpipe. Another name for it is “Ceol Mor” meaning the Big slow rhythm, complex ornamentation and virtuosic nature. Music, which separates Piobaireachd from all other forms of bag pipe music ( marches, reels, jigs etc. ) which are referred to as Nothing resembling piobaireachd has been discovered in any “Ceol Beag” – the Little Music. other country in the world. The open Piobaireachd competition, featuring the top pipers in the Pacific Northwest, is proudly It consists of a theme or “ground”, with a succession of sponsored by the Victoria Caledonian Distillery & Twa Dogs increasingly complex variations that follow the theme. These Brewery.

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DRUM MAJOR in London, Helix Theatre in Dublin, States' Marine Band San Diego and the See drum majors twirl and toss their Australia, South Africa and on RTE 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, together maces in the air as they compete during (Raidió Teilifís Éireann, with the Los Angeles Scottish Pipe Band the games weekend. This is a crowd public service broadcaster of Ireland) and was the senior drum major for the favourite and provides a spectacle of and BBC Television and for the former Royal Visit of the Prince Andrew in colour, motion and music. Irish President Mary McAleese at Aras an Victoria Canada. Uachtarain Dublin. He has been the director of ceremonies Drum Major Primary Elements of Alan McBride and massed bands throughout the Judgement Southwestern United States, he has also Alan lives in Kilkeel, County Down, served as Vice Chieftain for the Las Vegas the southern-most town in Northern EXECUTION – the technical aspects of Celtic Society Highland Games. Ken was Ireland and works in Belfast for Tourism playing an instrument with controlled selected as one of the Kings of Mardi Gras . As a drum major, Alan sound. has been 5 times World Champion, won MUSICAL EXPRESSION – the ability 13 All-Ireland titles, 13 , Scottish, to properly phrase tunes at tempos that British, Cowal, European and Australian contribute to its overall musicality. titles. TONE & TUNING – the overall sound of the instruments. Proper tuning and blending of the chanter and drones contributes to tone. Tuning should be done so that no wavering sound is detected as the instrument is played. ENSEMBLE – pertains to band competitions. The ensemble judge listens to the ‘fit’ of the drum score to the pipe music, the balance of volumes from side, tenor, and bass drums with the pipes, and the overall effect of ‘one great instrument’. Master of Ceremonies Ken Misch in New Orleans for the Krewe of Okeanos Drum Major Ken Misch resides in Las in 2012. Vegas, Nevada and is currently the Drum Major of the United States' most Not only was he presented with the key to the city by the mayor, he was the first He has travelled all over the world for successful pipe band, the Grade 2 Los Angeles Scottish Pipe Band. He is one King to ever have a pipe band as his contests, exhibitions, workshops and official escort on parade. Ken has served judging. He has sung and drum majored of oldest members of the Nine Fine Irishman Team in Las Vegas. as a Senior Drum Major in the Victoria at the Avenches tattoo in Switzerland Military Tattoo and as the Senior Drum and the Senior Drum Major at the His first performance was at the pubs Major in the New York Tattoo. Spasskaya Military Tattoo on Red Square preopening. Starting his drum major in Moscow for the last few years. He will career at age 11, he has been performing He is very proud of his association with be taking up this role again this year in for almost 40 years and was the Drum the Las Vegas Pipe Band and the Las both Moscow and Khabarovosk where he Major for the University of Colorado Vegas Emerald Society Pipe Band. He has will also be singing. Marching Band. been the guest drum major for the Los Angeles Police Emerald Society and was As a singer Alan has performed in the Ken has proudly lead and orchestrated the senior drum major at 2017 National Opera House Belfast, Lyceum Theatre joint performances with the United Police Memorial in Washington D. C.. 14 Various Venues

Drum Major Lineup What is a drum major? A drum major leads a pipe band while Drum Major Jacy Anderson marching and is responsible for providing • Drum Major for the San Diego commands and directions of what the band Cameron Highlanders. will play and when. • Started spinning and marching at The commands may be given either age 13 verbally, through hand gestures or with the • Competed in Canada, France, UK, use of their mace. The drum major often and throughout the states holds the responsibility to keep the band Drum Major Conquest organized and structured. • Started drum majoring in 1991 The Scottish Drum Major competition • Has earned the North American, is an exciting highlight of any highland United States, and Canadian games, providing the audience with a Champion titles along with several perfect spectacle of tradition, mixed with World Championship finals innovative showmanship. • Adjudicator with the Western U.S. Competition Day Pipe Band Association • Invested into the Order of St John Drum Majors start their competitive day in 2018 for worldwide contributions with a full military-style inspection. Each Drum Major Jason Paguio to the component of their uniform must be clean, worn properly, and per general rules of From Coronado, California, Jason Paguio Drum Major Dave Cubberly highland dress. This is an important piece is a 5-time World Champion Drum Major. • Drum Major for Prince Pipe of drum majoring tradition as the drum Jason won his first world title in the Band, in San Francisco, California. major is the example to their band. Juvenile category (18 & Under) in 2004. • Competitive Drum Major, The competition heats have the drum In 2007, he made international history by instructor and adjudicator for over 30 years. majors line abreast, marching to the tune becoming the first person from outside of a duty pipe band playing 6/8 quick the to win the World • Holds the record for cumulative 1st place wins in Scotland by any marches. Drum Major Championships in Glasgow, American Drum Major Scotland. The first time through a part of music has • Wears the Black Stewart tartan. the drum major demonstrating one of Following that title, he has qualified as a two walks. The first, rolling the mace or Drum Major Dennis Ducsik finalist 11 consecutive years and repeated "beating time" as it's called, demonstrates his World Championship wins in 2010, • Winner of the North American the traditional signal to the bass drummer 2013, and 2014, making him the most Championship in Maxville Canada for keeping the time. successful active competitor at the World in 1999 The State Walk Championships. He was 3rd in the 2018 • Competed at the World, European World Championships. Scottish The other, called the state walk, is symbolic • Competed at the Ulster of the pikeman's walk used to clear a path Originally a classically trained trumpet Championships in the United through busy crowds in the late medieval player, Jason's began his drum major career Kingdom era. During this section, the judge looks in an American-style marching band. • Over 30 years as Drum Major for the for clean, smooth movements of the Jason is honoured to represent Simon Worcester Kiltie Pipe Band legs and arms, perfect timing, and stern Fraser University Pipe Band as their deportment. Drum Major Dave Melton drum major, performing with the band • Began Drum Major in high school On the repeats of the parts of music, in local contests, at the World Pipe Band and started competing again in 2007 the drum major is free to demonstrate Championships, in many of the band's • Member of the judging panel for flourishes and throws with the mace in concerts, and throughout the world as a the Western United Pipe Band their own creativity. There are no rules or drum major instructor in South Africa, Association limits to flourishes only that they must fit Japan, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the • Senior Drum Major for the 2018 the timing of the music and end with the United States. World Champion Pasadena Scottish start of the next part. He is the President and CEO of the Asian Pipes and Drums At the end of the contest, the best drum Business Association of Sand Diego and is • Proudly wearing the California major of all three aspects, dress, drill, a member of the United State Coast Guard State Tartan and flourish, will be named Canadian Auxiliary. • Resides in Lake Forest, California Invitational Champion! 15

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Up until the 1900s, Highland Dancing was originally an athletic event for Scottish Men only, to keep soldiers in the Scottish Regiments in top physical shape for battle. It wasn’t until the World Wars that women started dancing, to keep their heritage and culture alive while men fought in war. Today, Highland Dancing organizations and schools exist around the world and women outnumber men significantly. Dancers around the world perform both Traditional and Scottish National Dances. Traditional Dances include the , Seann Truibhas, Sword Dance, of Tulloch, Irish and Sailor’s . Scottish National What are judges looking for? music. Dances include Blue In competitions, dancers are judged on three Good positioning of the feet and hands, strong Bonnets, Scottish Lilt, fundamentals: timing, technique and general footwork and coordination of the head and arms Highland Laddie, of deportment. are important techniques watched closely. Errol, Flora MacDonald’s Dancers are judged on their timing by their Dancers are judged on general deportment Fancy and Village Maid. ability to follow and keep to the rhythm of the through their posture, balance, carriage of their head, body, arms, hands and general confidence and happy demeanor. While highland dancing is an athletic skill dancers must perform with lightness and graceful ease. Competition In competition, each dancer is ranked according to one of five groups: Primary, under 7 years of age; Beginner until winning 6 different contests; Novice, until winning 6 more competitions; Advanced Intermediate, for one year from date of last Novice competition; and then Open or Premiere. Each of these groups has several age classifications. 17 THIS IS SENIOR LIVING IN VICTORIA

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Irish dancers have 7 levels of dance, first feis being their first competition and open champion is the highest level of dance, dancers are categorized by age Grades dancers complete 7 dances including Championship dancers complete three rounds of a reel, light jig, single jig, , treble jig, dancing one soft shoe, one hard shoe and one set hornpipe, and traditional set dance. dance of their choice

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The Events Putting the Stone The Heavy Events have been contested at Highland The precursor to the modern in Heavy Events. A 56lbs Games for centuries, starting with games set up by Olympic shot put, the Stone weight for men and 28lbs King Malcolm III of Scotland to select the strongest Put is thrown in two styles. The weight for women is thrown Stone is a standing men in Scotland to serve as his personal bodyguards. with one hand overhead for throw with no approach and maximum height. The athlete Implements used are those that were in use at that a stone weighing up to 28lbs. has three attempts at each period of history, blacksmith’s weight’s, hammers The Open Stone weighing up to height and is scored on the used for driving fence posts, stones from the local 20lbs is thrown with the option last successful height cleared. rivers and trees cut down by woodsmen. There are of an approach (glide, spin, etc) The winner is the athlete that nine traditional events that you will see contested clears the greatest height. and all are a true test of not only strength but skill Weight for Distance and athleticism. The athlete uses a spinning Sheaf Toss technique to throw either the The Sheaf is a burlap sack Victoria Highland Games Lightweight (28lbs for Men Field Records weighing up to 20lbs that and 14lbs for Women) or the is thrown for height using Victoria Open Stone Heavy Weight (56lbs for Men a pitch fork. Rules are very 56’3.25” 48’10.5” Matt Vincent – 2013 Adriane Wilson –2013 and 28lbs for Women). The similar to the Weight for weights involve a ball and chain Height and again the athlete Victoria Braemar Stone measuring no more than 18” who clears the greatest height 41’10.75” 37’6” and are thrown with one hand being the winner. Andy Vincent – 2015 Jessica Bridenthal – 2017 aiming for greatest distance. Tossing the Caber Lightweight for Distance Throwing the Hammer A Caber is a tapered log 92’2.5” 90’10” The Hammer involves a Matt Vincent – 2015 Elissa Hapner – 2018 measuring up to 20+ feet. The weighted head attached to a athlete will attempt to pick Heavyweight for Distance rigid pvc handle. The Hammer up the Caber and balance it 48’3.25” 55’1.5” (World Record) is spun overhead multiple holding the small end. He will Spencer Tyler – 2016 Jessica Bridenthal – 2017 times and released so that then run with the Caber and the Hammer flies behind the Light Hammer attempt to flip the Caber end 142’10.5” 111’9” athlete. The Light Hammer over end. The Caber is not Matthew Doherty –2018 Kristy Scott – 2013 weighs 16lbs for Men and 12lbs thrown for distance but rather for Women and the Heavy accuracy using the hands of Heavy Hammer Hammer weighs 22lbs for Men 117’8” 91’3” a clock. The goal is for the Matthew Doherty – 2016 Kristy Scott – 2014 and 16lbs for Women. Caber to flip and land straight Weight for Height in line with the direction he Weight for Height was running, a perfect score 18’2” 18.1’ Weight for Height is one of the Andy Vincent – 2016 Elissa Hapner – 2018 greatest tests of explosive power being at 12 o’clock. 29

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Strongman refers to the modern day strength competitions made popular on TV in the 1970's as the World Strongest Man. Events in Strongman are designed to test a competitor’s strength in a variety of different ways, testing not only their power and strength but also their muscular endurance and coordination.

Victoria Stone Throw move on to the next round. Winner is the last man left who Athletes will throw a heavy stone (Men=50lbs, has completed the most weight. Women=26lbs) for distance. Each athlete will get three throws and best distance counts. Athletes will get 10' run up Log Press to the throwing trig. Athletes will lift a weighted log up from the ground and press it overhead, complete the lift as many times as you Keg For Height can in 60 seconds, winner is the athlete with the most com- The athletes will be throwing a standard beer keg for pleted reps. maximum height, they will have 45 seconds at each height to make it over and are scored on the last successful height Strength Medley cleared. Whoever clears the highest height misses wins. O Athletes will attempt to complete a course of four differ- ent strength tasks in the least amount of time. The course Farmers Walk will consist of carrying a heavy sandbag (100lbs to 200lbs) for 50’, dragging a weighted sled (100lbs to 260lbs) with a Athletes will attempt to walk with weighted implements in rope for 50’ and then loading two Atlas Stones (100lbs to each hand with the most weight possible for a set distance 340lbs) up onto a loading platform four feet off the ground. of 50’. Each round the implements will be loaded with Winner is the athlete who completes the course in the least more weight, athletes that are successful at that weight time.

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Swordfighting (HEMA) HEMA Tent Historical European Martial Arts as modern training methods, pedagogy, biomechanics, or other martial arts. There is no Europe produced a remarkable literature of dressing up – the central aim is to understand combat, from many countries, over the course the historical systems. Therefore fighting with of several centuries. The earliest known fight- historical weapons by itself is not HEMA. book dates from around 1300, depicting monks, By definition HEMA is practice based upon as well as a woman, fencing with sword and historical sources, hence the fundamental buckler (a small round shield). Later treatises importance of the texts. The modern sport of cover all manner of swords, polearms, unarmed fencing is derived from earlier systems. combat, sickles, daggers and other weapons. In this context tournaments and competitions Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) provide an important space for practitioners is founded on the premise that although to gather together and test their training these systems fell out of use, or mutated into and interpretations with the pressure of something different, it is possible to reassemble uncooperative opponents. them. Blood and Iron's Burnaby and Victoria schools, This is approached through scrupulous in association with the Victoria Highland attention to the texts, physical experimentation, Games Association, are proud to present and study of their cultural context; without Canada's first major West Coast event at Topaz dismissing insights from elsewhere, such Park.

Celtic Sports Finlayson Turf

Hurling This ancient sport is believed to have been brought to Ireland by the Celts around 1200 BC. It is considered to be the fastest grass field sport in the World and can be described as a combination of Field Lacrosse, Field Hockey and Rugby. For the VHGA’s McNamara Cup, the game will be played as a Super Sevens format with only net goals During no upright points. the games weekend, be The McNamara Cup sure to take in the The cup is dedicated to Father Michael McNamara, have international matches. Players exciting Celtic sports on a young Irish Priest who came to Victoria in 1950 advance the football up the field with the Finlayson Turf. who built St Patrick’s Parish in Oak Bay. Father a combination of carrying, bouncing, Mac was a pillar of the community and influenced Gaelic Football kicking, hand-passing, and soloing many students at St Pat’s School and is remembered This game is similar to (dropping the ball and toe-kicking fondly by many Victorians as a good supporter of Aussie Rules Football, the ball upward into the hands). The his Parish and the community. It is such a rough so much that the two McNamara Cup will play a Super game that there are unlimited substitutions to countries have modified Sevens format with only net goals and compensate for the number of injuries. the rules so they can no upright points. * food concessions - alphabetical order- time (might change without notice) at press 37 Experience everything Victoria has to offer Stay a little longer

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Dog Agility Dog Events Dog agility is a dog sport in Are you ready to cheer on the Furr Real which a handler directs a dog Avid Dog stars. We are thrilled to through an obstacle course be showcasing our spectacular sport in a race for both time and of agility to all of you at the Victoria accuracy. Dogs run without a Highland Games World Championships' leash. 2018. Agility is designed to We will have the need for loads of cheers demonstrate a dog's and fun as our dogs jump, weave and play willingness to work with into your hearts. its handler in a variety of situations. All types of dogs, maybe one just like yours, will be showcased. From young and Agility is a sport that appeals old we have dogs that will makes you laugh to all dog lovers - from young and squeal. Cheer on your favourites, in our people to senior citizens. head to head challenges, weave pole racing The dog agility component as well as our long jump competition. of the Games is presented Show times are Saturday, Sunday and by AVID Agility, a company Monday. The shows start at 11:30am, 1:30pm that has been in Victoria and 3:30pm and last one hour. for 16 years teaching agility, and hosting trials and fun And don't miss our meet and greet after matches. each show!

A ffordable Kilit N of Haidrians Food Court Top Field Fermentum Fantastical Worlds Macs Pies Naked Dressings - Sand- Island Highlander Tidal Toys Caledonia Meats wiches, burritos, salads Cherry's Stained Glass EF International Greek on the Street Uni-Corn Treats - popcorn The Scottish Shoppe Pretty Things Jewelry Lemon Heaven Entrance to top field Wild Abandon Bags & Boxes Indecent Risotto Lemon Heaven (cart) Mcphail Kilts Karelia Sunflower Designs Molly's Fish & Chips Freedom Kilts BC Chains Coast Lunch Box Sharron Hubard arts Wild Flower Dyes Donut Delights Perception Arts Brogs Road Treasure Treats Spice * Merchandise Vendors The Pipers Den McAleer Highland Gear Aid - Indian Food & Food Concessions - list at press time Beaver House Fudge Island Jerky Thrifty Foods Sunshine Truck (might change Imma Designs Caladonian Distillery Country Crepes (new) without notice) SHOPPING? READY TO GO TO READY HUNGRY? 39 Visitor Competitions Glasgow Green

Family Scavenger Hunt This is a fun activity for families or • The sign-up for all visitor individuals of any age! Participants competitions will be at have the opportunity to explore the Glasgow Green Info Scottish culture by following clues Tent on the day of the to will take them through all areas competitions. of the Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival. Pick up a • The sign-up deadline will Scavenger Hunt flyer at the Glasgow be 30 minutes before the Information Tent at any time during activity. the Games and have till the Games • Participants must be at conclude to submit the completed the competition location list for a certificate. 15 minutes prior to start time for competition Tug of War Tug of War is a test of strength, guidelines and team Potato Sack Race division. The sack race is a competitive game in which participants determination and brute strength place both of their legs inside a sack that reaches their waist between two teams with a piece of • Location of competitions or neck, and hop forward from a starting point toward a heavy-duty rope. Many say that the will be at Glasgow Green. finish line. The first person to cross the finish line will win a ‘rope’ is the third party in this highly prize! competitive sport that brings out the • There may be some real spirit of the competing teams! changes in time and Hurl Small prizes will be awarded at the location, so please check The Haggis Hurl is a modern Scottish game involving the end of each competition. For safety the Glasgow Green Info hurling of a haggis as far as possible for distance and accuracy reasons participants must be 17 years Tent for the most up-to- from atop a platform, usually a whisky barrel. This event will or older. Teams will be divided by date schedule before the include a replica haggis, not the real thing! For safety reasons strength and size 15 minutes prior to event. participants must be 13 years or older. the event.

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Joanne Bentley – “The Falconlady” concept put forth by her mentor, Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, Joanne Bentley has been a Journeyman through his text “The Art of Falconry” – written in the mid Falconer in the Art and practice of 13th Century. Falconry for almost 14 years. When not working with “Team Feathers” to achieve Joanne is a fervent advocate for all species, new performance skills, Joanne studies various but birds-of-prey had taken up a very martial art-forms, including European special room in her heart since childhood. swordsmanship, archery, and horsemanship, In fact, she’s often jested that it is “Marion and continually seeks out new discoveries Zimmer-Bradley’s fault” for her becoming pertaining to both Falconry, and birds- hopelessly fascinated by raptors to begin of-prey around the world. with! Falconry arrives every day at A Journeyman’s purpose is to find 10am by outdoor workout something discreetly new which expands equipment area just south the sum understanding of all practitioners of Glasgow Green. involved in that trade, whatever the trade Flying demo around might be. 2 pm. Interpretive chat at vendor In determining what she could contribute area stage at to an Art-form which is well more than 4:00 pm 8,000 years old, Joanne committed herself to the expression of 40 relationship, thus enlarging the

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