The Games are held each year at Windy Hills Farm, 3590 Utah Ave NE Iowa City, Iowa 52240. Directions: Take Interstate 80 from anywhere to Iowa Exit 249. Utah Ave is located 100 yards from the westbound exit ramp (turn right) or 250 yards from the eastbound exit ramp (turn left). We are the first driveway on the right, up the hill.
There will be camping available for those who like that sort of thing beginning at 4:30pm on Saturday. We will also have a potluck around the bonfire on Saturday night at 7pm. Bring something to share and we'll have good time "warming up" for the Games!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Heavy Events
This year's Heavy Events will be the same as last year's events--lots of fun and excitement! We will start with the Stone Throw at 11:30, followed by the Caber Toss, the Ladies' Sheaf Toss, and the Men's Sheaf Toss. The Foot Race will be held after the Sheaf Toss and we will have three divisions this year--Ladies, Youth (age 10-16) and Men's.
The scoring for the All-Around Champion in the Men's Division will be the six point system this year. Six points for first place, three points for second place and one point for third place. Ties will receive the same number of points. The person with the most points at the end of the day will be the All-Around Champion.
The rules for each event will be posted this week. Be sure to study up so you know your events, whether you are a participant or a spectator!
The scoring for the All-Around Champion in the Men's Division will be the six point system this year. Six points for first place, three points for second place and one point for third place. Ties will receive the same number of points. The person with the most points at the end of the day will be the All-Around Champion.
The rules for each event will be posted this week. Be sure to study up so you know your events, whether you are a participant or a spectator!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Kids Games this Year for the Small Bairns!
Children are a big part of any Clan and we want all the Little Ones to get into the spirit of the Games this year too!
There will be Games for Wee Ones, age 2-5, as well as Games for Knee-Hi Highlanders ages 6-10. We will also have a special division of The Foot Race for young people from age 10-16 to compete in. Be sure to bring your running shoes for that one!
Be sure to come and join the fun!
There will be Games for Wee Ones, age 2-5, as well as Games for Knee-Hi Highlanders ages 6-10. We will also have a special division of The Foot Race for young people from age 10-16 to compete in. Be sure to bring your running shoes for that one!
Be sure to come and join the fun!
Pie, Cake and Cookie Bake Contest
This is a great new event for this year's Games. And the great thing is...EVERYONE gets to taste and judge!
The basic rules for people who want to enter the competition are as follows:
1. ALL entries must be baked from scratch--that means no boxed or prepared items can be used in the preparation. So if your recipe calls for a box of pudding or a cake mix, you'll need to find a different recipe that uses cornstarch or baking powder, etc.
2. No hydrogenated oils may be used--that means no margarine or crisco type products.
3. All entries will be eaten at the end of the contest.
Judging will take place at 2:30pm--we will cut small samples of each entry in each category and everyone who wants to be a judge will get one ballot for each category. You sample, you vote, that's it! When the judging is over, we will open up the tables so everyone can enjoy dessert. Contestants can participate in each category. Please bring a whole pie or cake and at least a dozen cookies.
I think this probably would have been Dad's favorite part of the day :-) It should be lots of fun!
The basic rules for people who want to enter the competition are as follows:
1. ALL entries must be baked from scratch--that means no boxed or prepared items can be used in the preparation. So if your recipe calls for a box of pudding or a cake mix, you'll need to find a different recipe that uses cornstarch or baking powder, etc.
2. No hydrogenated oils may be used--that means no margarine or crisco type products.
3. All entries will be eaten at the end of the contest.
Judging will take place at 2:30pm--we will cut small samples of each entry in each category and everyone who wants to be a judge will get one ballot for each category. You sample, you vote, that's it! When the judging is over, we will open up the tables so everyone can enjoy dessert. Contestants can participate in each category. Please bring a whole pie or cake and at least a dozen cookies.
I think this probably would have been Dad's favorite part of the day :-) It should be lots of fun!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
The Official Schedule for the day
Are you coming to join the fun?
The 3rd Annual RJM Memorial Highland Games will be held Sunday, July 18, 2010
Mark Your Calendar for the
3rd Annual Robert J. Madden Memorial Highland Games!
This year’s games will have:
Camping beginning at 4 pm on Saturday with Potluck Bonfire at 7:30pm
Sunday’s Events:
Home Church Service 9:00am-9:30am
Our Fabulous Scottish Breakfast 10:00am
Registration and Rules 11:00am
Kids Games! Lots of new fun! 11:15 am
Heavy Events Starting at 11:30 am
Cake, Cookie and Pie Bake Contest 2:30 pm
Come one, come all and have a ball!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
New date for the games! Mark your calendars!!
We have had a change for the date of the Highland Games due to a family wedding that some, many or most of us might be attending.
Mark your calendars for July 18th. We are seriously working out the finer details of this celebrated, 3rd annual event, so start check here soon for the schedule, explanation and rules for the events and more!
Mark your calendars for July 18th. We are seriously working out the finer details of this celebrated, 3rd annual event, so start check here soon for the schedule, explanation and rules for the events and more!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
More music playing
We were disappointed when our local NPR station stopped hosting "The Thistle and Shamrock." We have since found that their website now hosts the last three shows that have been broadcast. They also have the Thistlepod downloads for your iPod.
Fiona Richie is the lovely host, and she throws all kinds of Celtic and Irish music. There are some really beautiful ballads, but the rest of it just makes me want to hop and stomp while I am washing dishes or doing housework. Gotta love it!
http://www.thistleradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=572&Itemid=109
Fiona Richie is the lovely host, and she throws all kinds of Celtic and Irish music. There are some really beautiful ballads, but the rest of it just makes me want to hop and stomp while I am washing dishes or doing housework. Gotta love it!
http://www.thistleradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=572&Itemid=109
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