HIGHLAND GAMES

Fern Tug O’ War

Tug O’ War is an age-old tradition at any Highland Games and has become a major crowd-pleaser at the Hororata Highland Games. The Fern Tug O’ War sees an intense battle of strength, teamwork, and sheer willpower play out. Teams of six compete throughout the day in heats, working towards reaching the final TUG! The crowd passionately and loudly supports each team as they work to pull the opposing team across the line.

 

Two adult categories, each with a $1,000 prize pool, and a youth category with gold medals up for grabs.

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Why should you enter this event?

  • A great team event for work mates, sports teams or just a group of friends.
  • Experience a range of other Scottish events and festivities.
  • Loads of atmosphere and an excellent post-event function.
  • Unique winners medals and good prize money up for grabs.

  • Challenge someone to a tug off!

Rules

The Fern Tug O’ War is a fabulous team event and heaps of fun! This year we have reduced the team numbers from 8 to 6. This is allowable within Scottish rules and hopefully makes it easier for people to get a team together. 

  • Senior Trophy (men’s) – heavyweight, 700kg weight restriction per 8 men. Teams of six plus two reserves

  • Senior Mixed – Teams of six plus two reserves. No weight limit. Minimum of three lassies per pull. 

  • Youth – Teams of 6 (12 – 16 years, must be at school) must include 2 lassies.

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The schedule will be announced the day before the event but aim for a 10.00am start time at the earliest. We make sure you have time to enjoy the festival in between heats. 

Teams will have an area where they can set up a gazebo to store gear for the day.

Entries open 1st September and close 5th November.

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Late entries may be accepted if the category is not full.

This event runs wet or fine. We have wet weather contingencies.

Competition details will be emailed to competitors following the closing date. Follow us on Facebook to keep up-to-date with all entry information.

All competitors will receive a pass to the event. Remember to purchase your discounted supporters tickets!

All Senior Grade Teams

$160.00  (Includes gate entry for 8 people)

Youth Teams

$30 (Includes 1 x Managers entry pass)

Note: Entry is on a first-in basis as a limited number of teams can be accepted.

Grades 1st Place 2nd Place
Trophy The coveted Hororata Highland Games trophy, individual gold medals, $500 worth of Z Cards, donated by Fern, a $150 event Bar Tab (to use at the event’s bar by 5pm) and $350.00 CASH. Plus a $500 donation to the team’s chosen charity, school, sports club or community group. Silver Medals
Mixed Individual gold medals, $500 worth of Z Cards, donated by Fern, a $150 event Bar Tab (to use at the event’s bar by 5pm) and $350.00 CASH.

Plus a $500 donation to the team’s chosen charity, school, sports club or community group.

 Silver Medals
Youth Medals and Fern Prize pack Silver Medals

Entry Dates

  • Open 1st September
  • Close 5th November 2024

no gate sales on the day this year.

Your supporters can purchase tickets online.