GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. – The Foundation for Scottish Athletics, Inc., based in Jacksonville, was awarded the 2024 Scottish Athletics Masters World Championship by the Scottish Masters Athletics International last year.
The championship — scheduled for Oct. 5-6, 2024, at the Clay County Fairgrounds — will feature more than 200 athletes from nine nations across the globe competing in highland events including the sheaf toss, stone throw, and the famous caber toss, for the title of World Champion in their age divisions.
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“In past years, the Scottish Athletics Masters World Championship was held in locations around the globe including Neuendorf, Switzerland; Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada; Hafnarfjörður, Iceland; and now here in Green Cove Springs, Florida!” a release said.
In addition to the sports events, the two-day event will feature a Celtic festival showcasing Celtic music, food, a petting zoo, axe throwing, vendors and more.
The event also welcomes McTavish Spirits, the official bourbon for the 2024 Masters World Championship. The famous Scottish author and actor Graham McTavish is known for his performances in popular movies and TV shows such as Outlander, The Hobbit trilogy, Preacher, and many more.
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