Have A Go Events
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Test your strength and athleticism in the Have A Go arena. Try out the Lonza Lightweight Farmers Walk, Toss a Caber, or Sheaf. Try the Cerberus Strength Sandbag challenge for yourself – a timed event where you have to lift five weights onto drums. Weights range from 10kg- 25kg.
Registration
9.30 am- 3.30 pm at the Have A Go arena, register once for all four activities
Free entry!
Registration
Register on the day at the registration desk on the race track.
Competition
Teams of 5 competitors, over the age of 12, make as many attempts as possible between 12.30 pm – and 2.30 pm.
Two categories – male and female
Free entry!
Prizes
Hororata Highland Games Medals
At the Hororata Highland Games, you will have the chance to give Archery a go thanks to NEWZENGLAND. Get the bulls-eye in your sights and then let rip with your arrow and watch it as it torpedoes towards its target. Compete with your friends to see who is the best shot, or simply work on improving your own precision.
Even if you’ve never picked up a bow and arrow before, you’ll love this chance to try out one of the world’s oldest sports. Open to all ages. You will get expert instruction on how to use the bow safely and some tips on how to get a bulls-eye!
Registration:
No registration required, just go to the Archery arena between 9.30am and 3.30pm to have a go.
Entry Fees:
$5.00 per 5 arrows.
Registration
Register by 12:30 pm at the Hororata Pie Cart
Competition
Consume as many Hororata Pies as you can in a set time to win. The competition will take place at 1:15 pm on the Duncan Cotterill stage.
Free entry!
Have you ever tried to make those drums go rat a tat tat? This is your chance to make plenty of noise!
Registration
Running all day near the pipe band arena
Free entry!
Registration
Open from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Hororata Rifle Club stall
Entry Fees
$10.00 to Have A Go
Primary school-age children can Have A Go at the traditional Scottish Highland athletics including Caber Toss, Haggis Hurl, and Farmers Walk. Compete as a school team or Have A Go as an individual.
