2026 SHAG GAMES
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FOR ALL SHAG GAMES 30-45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
IF IT IS NOT STATED HERE THAT REGISTRATION IS OPEN OR IF THE GAME IS NOT SHOWING OPEN ON https://www.throwshagshag.org/registration/ THEN REGISTRATION FOR THAT EVENT IS NOT OPEN YET. EARLY REGISTRATION FOR ANY EVENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Don’t forget to check out the Backyard Rebellion Games Listing too!
Irish Fest Camden
Date: March 7
Athletic Director: Rick Norred – Registration is OPEN – SHAG Game
Time: Athletes to be signed in by 8:30am and ready to throw by 9:00am.
Classes: Open Men, Masters Men, Open Women, Masters Women. Groups will be limited.
Location: Kershaw County Airport, 2203 Airline Drive, Camden, SC 29020
For complete registration instructions, visit: SHAG Registration.
Registration for the Irish Fest Camden is officially open. All interested participants are welcome to register; however, priority will be given to current SHAG members in the event of division capacity limits. Please note that indicating your intent to complete SHAG membership during registration does not guarantee a spot.
Once divisions are filled, or no later than January 30th, a confirmed registration list will be posted on the SHAG Facebook page. Registrants will then receive either a “REGISTRATION CONFIRMED” or “ALTERNATES” email. To ensure you receive this communication, please verify that your email spam filter does not block registration@throwshagshag.org. We kindly ask that you refrain from inquiring about your registration status before the official list is posted. Additionally, any guests accompanying athletes must purchase a regularly priced ticket for the event. Competition scores will be posted to Heavy Athlete. If you already have an account, please register for this event using the exact name associated with your profile. If you have not yet created an account at Heavy Athlete, please do so. By registering for this event, athletes hereby release SHAG, Irish Fest Camden, and the officials thereof from any and all responsibilities for any and all injuries and liabilities incurred during or arising from or as a result of my participation in the Irish Fest Camden.
SHAG Membership Details
Annual SHAG membership (January 1 – December 31) is $35, while a single-game membership is available for $20. The single-game option should only be used if you receive a “CONFIRMED” registration email instructing you to do so. The membership form is available at SHAG Membership.
Tartan Day South
Date: March 28
Athletic Director: Tomasina Miller – Registration is via that games website – SHAG Affiliated Game
Location: 2001 Charleston Hwy, Cayce, SC 29033
Shadow Bay Celtic Festival & Games
Date: April 11
Athletic Director: Scott Medlin – Registration is OPEN – SHAG Game
Time: Athletes to be signed in by 11:30am and ready to throw by 12:00pm.
Classes: Open Men, Open Women and Lightweight Men. Groups will be limited.
Location: 3833 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach SC 29579
For complete registration instructions, visit: SHAG Registration.
Registration for the Shadow Bay Celtic Festival & Games is officially open. All interested participants are welcome to register; however, priority will be given to current SHAG members in the event of division capacity limits. Please note that indicating your intent to complete SHAG membership during registration does not guarantee a spot.
Once divisions are filled, or no later than February 27th, a confirmed registration list will be posted on the SHAG Facebook page. Registrants will then receive either a “REGISTRATION CONFIRMED” or “ALTERNATES” email. To ensure you receive this communication, please verify that your email spam filter does not block registration@throwshagshag.org. We kindly ask that you refrain from inquiring about your registration status before the official list is posted. Additionally, any guests accompanying athletes must purchase a regularly priced ticket for the event. Competition scores will be posted to Heavy Athlete. If you already have an account, please register for this event using the exact name associated with your profile. If you have not yet created an account at Heavy Athlete, please do so. By registering for this event, athletes hereby release SHAG, Shadow Bay Celtic Festival & Games, and the officials thereof from any and all responsibilities for any and all injuries and liabilities incurred during or arising from or as a result of my participation in the Shadow Bay Celtic Festival & Games.
SHAG Membership Details
Annual SHAG membership (January 1 – December 31) is $35, while a single-game membership is available for $20. The single-game option should only be used if you receive a “CONFIRMED” registration email instructing you to do so. The membership form is available at SHAG Membership.
Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
Date: May 2
Athletic Director: Scott Medlin – Registration is OPEN – SHAG Affiliated Game
Time: Athletes to be signed in by 8:30am and ready to throw by 9:00am.
Classes: A’s, B’s, Open Women, Masters Women 40+, Masters Men 40-49, Masters Men 50+ and Novice.
Location: Bethesda Academy, 9520 Ferguson Ave, Savannah, Georgia 31406
For complete registration instructions, visit: SHAG Registration.
Registration is now OPEN for the Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival. SSGCF is an “Affiliated Game” and does charge their own registration fee of $25. The link will be emailed to you once you are confirmed. Taxes and convenience fees apply. Details will be provided to those who receive a “REGISTRATION CONFIRMED” email. All interested participants are welcome to register; however, priority will be given to current SHAG members in the event of division capacity limits. Please note that indicating your intent to complete SHAG membership during registration does not guarantee a spot.
Once divisions are filled, or no later than 3/13/2026, a confirmed registration list will be posted on the SHAG Facebook page. Registrants will then receive either a “REGISTRATION CONFIRMED” or “ALTERNATES” email. To ensure you receive this communication, please verify that your email spam filter does not block registration@throwshagshag.org. We kindly ask that you refrain from inquiring about your registration status before the official list is posted. Additionally, any guests accompanying athletes must purchase a regularly priced ticket for the event. Competition scores will be posted to Heavy Athlete. If you already have an account, please register for this event using the exact name associated with your profile. If you have not yet created an account at Heavy Athlete, please do so. By registering for this event, athletes hereby release SHAG, Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival, and the officials thereof from any and all responsibilities for any and all injuries and liabilities incurred during or arising from or as a result of my participation in the Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival.
SHAG Membership Details
For those who may be interested, SHAG yearly membership (Jan 1 to Dec 31) is $35. The membership form can be found at https://www.throwshagshag.org/membership/. This is not required for this event and does not cover their registration fee.
Better Badin Celtic Festival ***CANCELLED FOR 2026 DUE TO RETURN IN 2027 TBD***
Date: May 9
Athletic Director: Dan Michels – NOT Open – SHAG Game
Time: Athletes to be signed in by 8:30am and ready to throw by 9:00am
Classes: Men’s Open, Women’s Open
Location: 107 Spruce St, Badin, NC 28008
For complete registration instructions, visit: SHAG Registration.
Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
Date: May 16-17
Athletic Director: Scott Medlin – Registration is via that games website – SHAG Affiliated Game
Time: Athletes to be signed in by 8:30am and ready to throw by 9:00am.
Classes:
Saturday – Pro’s (invite only), A’s, Women’s Open
Sunday – B’s, Masters Men 40-49, Masters Men 50+
Location: Townsend Visitor Center 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend, TN 37882
For complete registration instructions, visit: SHAG Registration.
Greater Greenville Scottish Games
Date: May 23
Athletic Director: Aaron George – Registration is via that games website – SHAG Affiliated Game
Location: Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, South Carolina 29613
Port City Highland Games and SHAG Amateur Championship
Date: May 30
Athletic Director: Scott Medlin – Registration is NOT OPEN – SHAG Game
Time: Athletes to be signed in by 8:30am and ready to throw by 9:00am.
Classes: A’s, B’s, Women’s Open, Masters Men & SHAG Amateur Championship (Invite only). Groups will be limited.
Location: 3600 Randall Pkwy, Wilmington, NC 28403
For complete registration instructions, visit: SHAG Registration.
Taste of Scotland Festival
Date: June 20
Athletic Director: Scott Medlin – SHAG Game – Registration is NOT OPEN
Time: Athletes must be signed in by 8:30 AM and ready to throw by 9:00 AM
Classes: Men’s Open, Women’s Open, and Men’s Masters (Limited group sizes)
Location: Macon County Fairgrounds, Franklin, NC
For complete registration instructions, visit: SHAG Registration.
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Date: July 10-12
Athletic Director: Kenny Morrison – Registration is invite only – SHAG Affiliated Game
Time: Athletes to be signed in by 8:30am and ready to throw by 9:00am.
Classes:
A’s Division Friday (register via that games website)
B’s division Friday (Invite Only)
Women’s Divisions Saturday (Invite Only)
Masters Men Sunday (Invite Only)
Location: Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina, US 221 & Blue Ridge Pkwy, Linville, North Carolina 28646
2022 SHAG Judging\Scorekeeping and Throwing Clinic
DATE: TBD
TIME: Judging\Scorekeeping arrive at 8:00am to setup field. Throwers show up at 9:00am.
COST: $50 Judging\Scorekeeping Clinic (Scott Medlin), $35 Throwing Clinic. Payment made in advance, no refunds.
Register:
LOCATION: Outparcel next to Outspokin Bicycle Shop 7601 St. Andrews Rd Columbia, SC 29063
Appalachian Highland Celts
Date: September 5
Athletic Director: Kevin Miller – Registration is NOT OPEN – SHAG Affiliated Game
Time: Athletes to be signed in by 8:30am and ready to throw by 9:00am.
Classes: Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Masters Men, Masters Women. Groups will be limited.
Location: 2620 S Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601
For complete registration instructions, visit: SHAG Registration.
Scotland County Highland Games
Date: October 3
Athletic Director: Scott Medlin – Registration is NOT OPEN – SHAG Game
Time: Athletes to be signed in by 8:30am and ready to throw by 9:00am.
Classes: A’s & Lightweights split group, B’s, Women’s Open & Women’s Masters split group and Men’s Masters. Groups will be limited. Lightweights weigh in will be at the AD hotel Friday evening (once info is provided) or Saturday morning 7:30am to 8:30am on the AD scales.
Location: John Blue House, 13040 X Way Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352
For complete registration instructions, visit: SHAG Registration.
Stone Mountain Highland Games – Southeastern Amateurs Championship
Date: October 17-18
Athletic Director: Trey Mcfadden – INVITATIONAL – SHAG Affiliated Game
Time: Athletes to be signed in by 8:30am and ready to throw by 9:00am.
Classes: All Classes are INVITE ONLY.
Location: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
Charleston Scottish Games ***RESCHEDULED FROM LATE 2026 TO AN EARLY 2027 DATE***
Date: November 7
Athletic Director: Rick Norred – Registration is NOT OPEN – SHAG Affiliated Game
Time: Athletes to be signed in by 8:30am and ready to throw by 9:00am.
Classes: Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Men’s Masters, Women’s Masters. Groups will be limited. No games day registrations will be accepted.
Location: 1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
For complete registration instructions, visit: SHAG Registration.
Clover Highland Games
Date: November 14
Athletic Director: Scott Medlin – Registration is NOT OPEN – SHAG Affiliated Game
Time: Athletes to be signed in by 8:30am and ready to throw by 9:00am.
Classes: A’s & Lightweights split group, B’s, Women’s Open & Women’s Masters split group and Men’s Masters. Groups will be limited. Lightweights weigh in will be at the AD hotel Friday evening (once info is provided) or Saturday morning 7:30am to 8:30am on the AD scales.
Location: Clover Amphitheater, New Centre Park, 499 Memorial Drive Clover, SC 29710
For complete registration instructions, visit: SHAG Registration.