The dogs, guided by their handlers using personalized whistle commands, are judged on their performance and efficiency to guide a pack of sheep through obstacles in the fastest time. Winners are noted on the Campbell Cup trophy. This competition is invitation only. Don’t miss seeing these amazing animals as they fly through their paces!
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Athletic Field
8 events across the weekend
Friday
Sept 18 · 2 events- 10:30 AM
- 2:00 PM
An incredible display of strength and determination. This year's challenge is bigger and more intense than ever as competitors battle the clock — and each other — in a demanding five-minute “stone to shoulder” showdown.
- Where
- Athletic Field
- Hosted by
- Ryan Stewart, former professional Heavy Athlete and stonelifting pioneer
Saturday
Sept 19 · 2 events- 9:30 AM
The 3rd Annual Caledonian Clash runs Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September. Five teams of seven athletes compete across seven traditional heavy athletic events. Pick a favourite, wear their colour and roar them on to the Caledonian Cup.
Team Argylls
Represents a region, but also the fabric pattern developed as a symbol of rebellion. The fiercest clan (Campbell) is from this region. Pro: Kyle Lilly & Katie Vaudrain. Amateur: Anthony Asermelly & Danielle Sansoucy. Master: Robert Meulenberg & Amanda Alpert. Adaptive: Chris Weeks.
Team Clyde
Named after a large Scottish river and connected to ship building. Pro: Eric Frasure & Jessica Bridenthal. Amateur: Sean Danher & Madeleine “Buffalo” Sims. Master: Michael Zolkiewicz & Christine O'Connell. Adaptive: Mikayla Brier.
Team Hebridean
Named after a collection of 40 Scottish islands and celebrates love of the sea. Pro: Colin Dunbar & Katie Crowley. Amateur: Kevin Whelan & Hannah Lewandowski. Master: Tony Robinson & Debra Googins. Adaptive: Pat “Pegleg Pat” Brown.
Team Reivers
Named for raiders in the borderlands between Scotland & England. Pro: Jared Conklin & Emily Adams. Amateur: Lucas Fiehler & Anna Hullinger. Master: Will Barron & Lindsay Sharkey. Adaptive: To be announced.
Team Trossachs
Named after a heavily forested, mountainous region of Scotland. Pro: Luke Crowley & Amarissa Handy. Amateur: Victor Pavlik & Emy Brown. Master: Robert Troupe & Kim Lindner. Adaptive: To be announced.
- 12:00 PM
Athletes pick up the 20-foot-long caber (log) weighing roughly 150 lbs and run before tossing it. Throws are judged on straightness: the goal is the small end facing away from the thrower at a 12 o'clock angle.
Sunday
Sept 20 · 4 events- 8:30 AM
The 3rd Annual Caledonian Clash runs Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September. Five teams of seven athletes compete across seven traditional heavy athletic events. Pick a favourite, wear their colour and roar them on to the Caledonian Cup.
Caber Toss
Athletes pick up the 20-foot-long caber (log) weighing roughly 150 lbs and run before tossing it. Throws are judged on straightness: the goal is the small end facing away from the thrower at a 12 o'clock angle.
Braemar Stone
A heavy stone thrown one-handed from a standing position behind a toe board. Distance is measured from the stone's first contact with the ground.
Open Stone
Similar to the Braemar Stone but with a more open throwing style — athletes may use a longer run-up and a freer motion.
Heavy & Light Weight for Distance
Two metal balls with handles: light weight (28 lbs men, 14 lbs women) and heavy weight (56 lbs men, 16 lbs women). Thrown one-handed, three attempts each for distance.
Weight Over Bar
A weight (56 lbs men, 28 lbs women) thrown one-handed over a crossbar from a standing position. Three attempts per height; the bar keeps rising until one athlete stands alone.
Sheaf Toss
A bale of straw (20 lbs men, 12 lbs women) tossed vertically with a pitchfork over a raised bar, which keeps rising until one competitor out-tosses the rest.
- 10:00 AM
The 3rd Annual Caledonian Clash runs Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September. Five teams of seven athletes compete across seven traditional heavy athletic events. Pick a favourite, wear their colour and roar them on to the Caledonian Cup.
Team Argylls
Represents a region, but also the fabric pattern developed as a symbol of rebellion. The fiercest clan (Campbell) is from this region. Pro: Kyle Lilly & Katie Vaudrain. Amateur: Anthony Asermelly & Danielle Sansoucy. Master: Robert Meulenberg & Amanda Alpert. Adaptive: Chris Weeks.
Team Clyde
Named after a large Scottish river and connected to ship building. Pro: Eric Frasure & Jessica Bridenthal. Amateur: Sean Danher & Madeleine “Buffalo” Sims. Master: Michael Zolkiewicz & Christine O'Connell. Adaptive: Mikayla Brier.
Team Hebridean
Named after a collection of 40 Scottish islands and celebrates love of the sea. Pro: Colin Dunbar & Katie Crowley. Amateur: Kevin Whelan & Hannah Lewandowski. Master: Tony Robinson & Debra Googins. Adaptive: Pat “Pegleg Pat” Brown.
Team Reivers
Named for raiders in the borderlands between Scotland & England. Pro: Jared Conklin & Emily Adams. Amateur: Lucas Fiehler & Anna Hullinger. Master: Will Barron & Lindsay Sharkey. Adaptive: To be announced.
Team Trossachs
Named after a heavily forested, mountainous region of Scotland. Pro: Luke Crowley & Amarissa Handy. Amateur: Victor Pavlik & Emy Brown. Master: Robert Troupe & Kim Lindner. Adaptive: To be announced.
- 12:00 PM
Athletes pick up the 20-foot-long caber (log) weighing roughly 150 lbs and run before tossing it. Throws are judged on straightness: the goal is the small end facing away from the thrower at a 12 o'clock angle.
- 3:00 PM
The 3rd Annual Caledonian Clash runs Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September. Five teams of seven athletes compete across seven traditional heavy athletic events. Pick a favourite, wear their colour and roar them on to the Caledonian Cup.
Caber Toss
Athletes pick up the 20-foot-long caber (log) weighing roughly 150 lbs and run before tossing it. Throws are judged on straightness: the goal is the small end facing away from the thrower at a 12 o'clock angle.
Braemar Stone
A heavy stone thrown one-handed from a standing position behind a toe board. Distance is measured from the stone's first contact with the ground.
Open Stone
Similar to the Braemar Stone but with a more open throwing style — athletes may use a longer run-up and a freer motion.
Heavy & Light Weight for Distance
Two metal balls with handles: light weight (28 lbs men, 14 lbs women) and heavy weight (56 lbs men, 16 lbs women). Thrown one-handed, three attempts each for distance.
Weight Over Bar
A weight (56 lbs men, 28 lbs women) thrown one-handed over a crossbar from a standing position. Three attempts per height; the bar keeps rising until one athlete stands alone.
Sheaf Toss
A bale of straw (20 lbs men, 12 lbs women) tossed vertically with a pitchfork over a raised bar, which keeps rising until one competitor out-tosses the rest.