Athlete info for Donald Dinnie Day, The Gathering IX

Sunday 3rd August 2025 @ Potarch Green

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With The Gathering almost upon us I thought I would pop you a message with some useful information for the day:

• The event kicks off at 12 noon sharp.

• Athlete registration will be from 11 - 11.45am in the main marquee.

• At registration you will be asked to sign your disclaimer form and will receive your event t-shirt from Levi & Claire (Smash & Pass Gymwear).

• This is an all-natural stones event and as such we like to keep the historic theme with all athletes competing in kilts, which of course give you extra power and look super cool 😉.

• Athletes are not permitted to wear any lifting aids other than a weightlifting belt / support, knee sleeves and elbow sleeves.

• Lifting suits, forearm wraps, knee wraps and wrist wraps are not permitted. The only substance that athletes are permitted to use is chalk (dry or liquid). Use of tacky or any sticky substance is not permitted.

• If any supports other than those listed above are required due to injury or a medical condition, this must be cleared with the organisers in advance.

• There will be 2 groups of Dinnie Stone lifters so please check the event schedule for info on your group. You will be able to access the warmup area during the event before you and will have 30 minutes to complete your warmup and be ready for your session start. It is each athlete’s responsibility to ensure you are ready to go at your allocated time.

• There will be 5 Dinnie Games & 5 Jan Todd Games events (details and rules are on the event schedule linked below)

• Competitors must ensure that they are warmed up and ready to go at the start time for each event.

• There will be a 30 minute mid-event session for world record attempts on the Nicol Walking Stones.

• All Dinnie Stones attempt sessions will last for 30 minutes sharp and each games session in the men’s and ladies will run for a total of 45 minutes for both combined so it is very important that you are ready to go for the start of your session so that the day can run smoothly.

• Dinnie lifters will be given 3 attempts each if required.

• There will be a food outlets at the event but please ensure you bring plenty of fluids etc with you. Water will be available for all athletes at the registration tent.

• Finally, athletes are allowed to turn up as strong as they like and are permitted to put on an awesome show and everyone is allowed to have a greatest day ever

• We can’t wait to see you all and look forward to seeing great and historic performances. Good luck to you all!!

Click Here for a PDF version of the 2025 Event Schedule

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