Tug Of War

Each weekend from June to October, a group of rugged competitors from across Canada and the USA travel to the many fairs and ethnic festivals such as the Highland Games to take their positions on a piece of manilla rope to do battle in one of the oldest competitive sports known to man.

Each team consists of eight active pullers, the end person being known as the anchor.  Besides the pullers, each team has a coach who directs and encourages their club from the opposing side of the line.

Be sure to be on hand for all of the excitement with the Tug of War Championships which will take place on "Saturday, August 11 2007" at 10:00 am.

Teams that are likely participating:

Men's 720K Division: Bluewater, South Easthope, Zorra

Men's Catchweight Divisiion: Bluewater (Dashwood & Grand Bend Area), Nissouri, Peel Regional Police, Highlanders (Toronto), South Easthope (Stratford Area), Zorra (Embro Area).

Women's Catchweight Division: Bluewater, Highlanders (Toronto), Nissouri (Thorndale Area), Peel Regional Police (Brampton, Mississauga), South Easthope, Zorra (Embro Area).

Co-Ed Catchweight Division: Bluewater, Nissouri, Peel Regional Police, Toronto Highlanders, South Easthope, Zorra

The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games Tug of War is organized by the Ontario Tug of War Association (OTOWA), which is governed by the Canadian Amateur Tug of War Association (CATOWA) and the Tug of War International Federation (TWIF).