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ABERNETHY HIGHLAND GAMES REPORT AND RESULTS -Despite a slightly dull start to the day, the weather proved kind and the sun shone for much of the afternoon - thankfully not too fiercely for the many enthusiastic athletes who participated in the various events. The Massed Pipe Bands, following the opening ceremony, provided the most spectacular sight; no less than eight pipe bands performed to a delighted crowd, parading 4 times round the field during the afternoon.
To the sound of the pipes from the Highland dancing and solo pipers, the morning programme of kiddies fun events proved a real crowd pleaser, and was extremely busy from early in the day. Tattie and spoon races, the wheelbarrow race, and 3 legged races all attracted many entrants and great fun was had by all. There was strong competition in all of the heavy event categories, with a particularly pleasing number of junior heavy competitors. The Tug o’ War was contested by keen amateur enthusiasts who love to get together at the Games for a pull and a pint. Track and Field events also saw some more records broken. Overall the number of competitors rose which kept the judges busy all day. Thanks to all the Track & Field and Heavy judges for their professionalism and hard work on the day. On the piping boards Judges commended the outstandingly high standard of piping, the competition being very close in all events. Judging the Junior events Jim Hamilton praised the exceptionally high level of entries and standard of playing. A number of young pipers have become regular competitors at this event and year by year are pushing the standards of playing higher. " It was a close call on several of the scores; all credit to the competitors and their teachers", said Mr Hamilton
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Dancing
Full results 2011 Piping and DrummingFull results 2011 RSPB Abernethy Forest 10 mile Road Race
Full results 2011 Athletics
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