Highland Dames Clinic

The Highland Dames Clinic is an immersive weekend training bootcamp designed exclusively for women Highland Games throwers. Led by expert coaches, this empowering event focuses on building courage, confidence, and skill through personalized instruction, hands-on practice, and a supportive community atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced athlete aiming to refine your technique, the Highland Dames Clinic provides the perfect opportunity to advance your throwing abilities and deepen your connection to the Scottish Highland Games tradition.

2026 Highland Dames Clinic: March 27-28

The 2026 Highland Dames Clinic will be held in the St.Louis, MO area with Elissa Van Vleck and Sara Sparks as this year's coaches.

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Throwing Schedule

This is a rain or shine event, just like our competitions, so please come prepared for all weather conditions.

Tentative schedule:
Friday (3/27): 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday (3/28): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The clinic will be structured into three 4-hour instructional blocks, roughly divided into light/heavy distance events and WOB, Sheaf, or Caber.

Each instructional block will include event-specific technical instruction and related drills, along with strength and training options you can do at home to improve performance in those events

All coaches will work with attendees across all nine Highland Games events, providing well-rounded instruction regardless of experience level.

Lodging & Transportation

Unlike previous years, food and accommodation are not included with registration. However, pool time and fun are still very much included.

Your host, Kirstie, will be staying at a hotel near St. Louis Lambert International Airport that features an indoor pool. Attendees are welcome to join for pool time even if they are not staying at the same hotel. Hotel details will be emailed shortly after registration.

Carpooling

Kirstie, and one of your fellow attendees, will have up to 8 seats available across two cars, prioritized for attendees who are flying in and staying at or near the same hotel.

To secure a seat at no charge, attendees must:

Complete event registration

AND

Fill out the Google Form included in the welcome email sent shortly after registration.

Seats are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, priority basis.

Though, this is more for those flying in and want to save on a rental car. I'm sure you'll meet or know lovely ladies to share a ride and to maximize time together regardless if you are brining a car or not.