Compete at
Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games
Highland Dance Competitions
Come join us and show off your dance moves! The competitions follow the rules set by the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing.
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All dancing competitors must pre-register before the day.
(by the Tuesday before the Games day) before 2nd June 2025.
Click here for the application form and details of fees.
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​Dance competition fees include Games entry for competitors only.
​​Please note that dancing supporters will be required to purchase a ticket. This covers the all-day entrance to the Games and access to view all events during the games day.
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Heavyweight Competitions
Join us in competing in some thrilling heavyweight events in partnership with the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association.
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All competitors must pre-register before the day.
Please email your details to secretary.hlhg@gmail.com
(by the Wednesday before the Games day) before 4th June 2025
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We need your name, address, contact number, date of birth, and RSHGA registration number(if you are registered).
RSHGA Registration link:
Royal Scottish Highland Games Association: RSHGA
Athletic Competitions
Get ready to join us in competing in some action-packed track and field events in collaboration with the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association!
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All athletes wishing to participate in the races must register before the day. (Register by the Sunday before the Games day)
before 1st June 2025. Click here for the application form.
Competing athletes must ensure they inform ticket staff on arrival and purchase an ‘Athletics Competitor’ Wristband’.
This covers the all-day entrance to the Games and all events entered.
Tickets can also be purchased in advance via the Ticket Page.
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Click here for more athletics competitor information​​​
Relay Race
To enter a school's team in the relay races.
Click here for the school's relay race application form.
Competing athletes must ensure they inform ticket staff on arrival and purchase an ‘Athletics Competitor’ Wristband’.
This covers the all-day entrance to the Games and all events entered.
Tickets can also be purchased in advance via the Ticket Page.
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Hill Race
There is no requirement to pre-enter; completed forms should be handed into the Helensburgh AAC tent on the day, which will be located at the 90m start line. Entry forms must be presented between 12:30pm & 1:30pm, with the race scheduled to start at 2pm.
To compete in the Hill Race. Click here for the application form.
All athletes must ensure they purchase an ‘Athletics Competitor’ Wristband’. This costs £12 and covers the all-day entrance to the Games, and all events entered. Tickets can also be purchased in advance via the Ticket Page.
It's important to note that this is an arduous event over rough terrain and with no marked path in some areas. The race covers a rough distance of about 7.7km (4.78miles), rising to 354 metres to the top of Tom na h-Airidh. Entrants must ensure they are fit and fully prepared. There are no water stations provided on the race route. Hill Race competitors must be at least 18 years old on the race day.
​​​​​Click here for more competitor information about the hill race.
Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred by any competitors.
Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games
Prize Money
Heavy Events
Novice Heavy Events
16lb Ball (£30, £25, £20, £15, £10, £10)
16lb Hammer (£30, £25, £20, £15, £10, £10)
20lb sheaf toss (£30, £25, £20, £15, £10, £10)
28lb Weight for distance (£30, £25, £20, £15, £10, £10)
Chieftains Local Caber (£35, £25, £20, £15, £10, £10)
Overall Points Champion (£35, £20, £15, £10)
Ladies Heavy Events
4Kg Ball (30, £25, £20, £15)
14lb Weight for distance £30, £25, £20, £15)
14lb Hammer (£30, £25, £20, £15)
28lb Weight over the bar (£30, £25, £20, £15)
12lb Sheaf toss (£30, £25, £20, £15)
Caber (£35, £25, £20, £15)
Overall Points Champion (£35, £20, £15, £10)
Open Heavy Events
Scottish Championship 22lb Shot Putt (£120, £80, £50, £30 £15, £10)
16lb Ball (£65, £35, £25, £15, £10, £10)
16lb Hammer (£65, £35, £25, £15, £10, £10)
28lb Weight for Distance (£65, £35, £25, £15, £10, £10)
56lb Weight over the Bar (£65, £35, £25, £15, £10, £10)
20lb sheaf toss (£65, £35, £25, £15, £10, £10)
Tossing the Caber (£65, £35, £25, £15, £10, £10)
Overall Points Champion (£75, £55, £35, £15)
British Championship
90m Open Scratch Adults (£100, £70, £50, £30)
Scottish Championship
200m Open Scratch Adults (£100, £70, £50, £30)
90m Open Handicap - Youths (£40, £25, £15, £10)
90m Open Handicap -Adults (£70, £50, £30, £20)
800m Open Handicap -Youths (£40, £25, £15, £10)
800m Open Handicap -Adults (£70, £50, £30, £20)
Primary Schools Relay – Under 12 years (£20, £10, £5, £3)
Secondary Schools / Youth Clubs & Sports Clubs Relay – Under 17 years (£20, £15, £10, £5)
200m Open Handicap – Youths (£40, £25, £15, £10)
200m Open Handicap – Adults (£70, £50, £30, £20)
1600m Open Handicap – Youths (£40, £25, £15, £10)
1600m Open Handicap - Adults (£70, £50, £30, £20)
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Hill Race - Males (£70, £50, £30, £20)
Hill Race - Females (£70, £50, £30, £20)
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Athletic Events
Highland Dancing Events
Competition Rules and Policies
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Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games events are hosted under the ruling body of the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association and Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing.
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Please click here to view the rules for heavyweight and athletic competitions.
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Please click here to go to the RSOBHD to view the Highland Dancing rules and policies.
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Please click here to go to the RSHGA Competition Policies (e.g. anti-doping policies etc.)
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