2026 Highland Dames Clinic

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.

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 and transportation

Unlike previous years, food and accommodation are not included with registration. 

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 bringing a car or not.

Refunds can be issued up until 4:00PM on February 1st, 2026 with a $10.00 fee. Any purchase after this date and time cannot be refunded. All tickets, however, are transferrable.