Stones of Strength

Date: Feb 8th & 9th, 2025 

Location: Apalachee Regional Park 7550 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee FL

As this is a single class of open competition there will be no weigh in for this meet. This will take place during the Tallahassee Highlands and Scottish Festival and include entry to the festival for the competitor only. 

Registration available on our website in the tickets section or on IronPodium.com
Movement standards will be in accordance with IHGF rules seen here

  

 

$750 cash prize to the Open division Lad n' Lassie who take first place!

 * Kilt required to compete. We have partnered with Sport Kilt to provide our attendees and athletes a discount code.

This meet is a Stones of Strength IHGF qualifier for the national championships in California at the IHGF All American stones of Strength.

Details:

  This meet is an International Highland Games Federation 'Stones of Strength' National Championship qualifier.

 As this is a single class of open competition there will be no weigh in for this meet. This will take place during the Tallahassee Highland Games, a Scottish and Celtic Festival. Your registration includes entry to the festival for the registered competitor and one guest (children are free). VIP parking right by the action is provided, as well as lunch at noon. 

Special Guest Judge and Commentator:  IHGF President, Francis Brebner

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Athletics Director:

  • Chris Jones: Chris@tallyhighlandgames.com
  • Ryan May: Ryan@tallyhighlandgames.com

     Stones of Strength judge: Jeremy Hoornstra 

    •  All-time World Record in the 242 lb weight class with a 672 lb Benchpress
    • All-time World Record in the 275 lb weight class with a 675 lb Benchpress
    • Highest All-time Pound for Pound Benchpress ever.

    Location: Apalachee Regional Park 7550 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee Fl

     Start Time & Schedule

      *The schedule allows for all competitors to enter in both highlands and stones of strength if they wish. We won't sugar coat it, that's a serious challenge though some still manage it.

     

    Location: Apalachee Regional Park 7550 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee Fl

     Start Time & Schedule

      *The schedule allows for all competitors to enter in both Tallahassee Highland Games Heavy Athletics and Stones of Strength if they wish. We won't sugar coat it, that's a serious challenge though some still manage it. Check out our Tally Highland Games website for more info

    Heavy Athletics Schedule 

    • Sat Feb 8th
      • 9:00 AM
        • Men's Novice Stones
        • All Women's divisions for Stones of Strength
        • Men's A, B, C Heavy Athletics (Highland Games)
        • Women's A, B, C Heavy Athletics (Highland Games)
    • Sun Feb 9th
      • 9 AM
        • Men's 'Open Stones of Strength'
        • Women's Novice Heavy Athletics (Highland Games)
        • Men's Novice Heavy Athletics (Highland Games)
        • Women's Masters (Highland Games)
        • Men's Masters (Highland Games)
        • Women's Adaptive (Highland Games)
        • Men's Adaptive (Highland Games)

     

    • Stone Press: Athlete will clean and press their stone for reps in :90. There will be down commands. Belt sleeves and wraps all allowed. No tacky allowed
    • Fefor Stone Carry: Athlete will pick the stone and carry for max distance turns every 50' . no tacky allowed all other equipment allowed
    • Stone Put: Using the same trig setup for Braemar stone Athlete will throw their stone for max distance 3 attempts allowed. Crossing the front stop will DQ that throw.
    • Stone Medley: Athlete will carry each stone 50', lightest to heaviest, for the fastest time.
    • Stone Load to Barrel: Athlete will load each stone, lightest to heaviest, to a 40" barrel for time. Tacky allowed

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