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Para Seated

Definition of Class:

  • Athletes requiring the permanent use of a wheelchair, crutches or other aid for day to day walking needs.

  • All highland games rules and regulations apply other than identified permissible adaptations and event weights.

Permissible Adaptations:

  • Wheelchair or throwing frame with the seat no taller than 75cm.

  • Weights may be used to secure chair as needed.

  • Chair/frame must be able to be moved into and out of the trig/throwing area within a reasonable time, with assistance if needed.

Event Weights - Men - Must be used for Official Field, National, Continental and World Records

  • Caber - Approximate equivalent for reference: Women or Youth Caber (No Official Records kept as cabers vary between competition.)

  • Sheaf Toss - 10lbs

  • Light Hammer - 12lbs

  • Heavy Hammers - 16lbs

  • Weight for Height - 21lbs

  • Light Weight for Distance - 14lbs

  • Heavy Weight for Distance - 28lbs

  • Open Stone - 8-12lbs

  • Braemar Stone - 13-18lbs

Event Weights - Women - Must be used for Official Field, National, Continental and World Records

  • Caber - Approximate equivalent for reference: Youth Caber (No Official Records kept as cabers vary between competition.)

  • Sheaf Toss - 8 lbs

  • Light Hammer - 8 lbs

  • Heavy Hammers - 12 lbs

  • Weight for Height - 14 lbs

  • Light Weight for Distance - 8 lbs

  • Heavy Weight for Distance - 14 lbs

  • Open Stone - 6-10 lbs

  • Braemar Stone - 9-13 lbs