Seven-a-side Football

Many of us will look back with fond memories at the 5-a-side football competitions held as an integral part of the annual Highland Games at Ueno Gakuen. There is always something quite amusing about a bunch of big burly blokes trying to play a game designed for pint-sized technical wizards with a low center of gravity, light feet, tenacity and the ability to play two-touch football. The number of balls that ended up on their way to orbit, rather than being side-footed into the net was truly astonishing.
So it’s a stroke of luck then that the size and layout of the 26th RBS Highland Games’ location at Kanda Gaigo, lends itself perfectly for the main football tournament being 7, rather than 5-a-side, as this will better suit the majority of teams competing in the tournament. These teams, many of who play in the Tokyo Metropolis League, are used to playing an aggressive style of formation football – rather than small-sided, minimal-contact games in which positions rotate as the play dictates.

For details and to register your team, contact:
Nick Webb Tel: (03) 3436-2001 Email: nbw@ifg-asia.com

Children's Events

The children are some of the fiercest competitors at the Highland Games. There will be a selection of children's races, including flat races, sack races and egg and spoon races. Fun for all the family and prizes galore.

Tug o' War

The highly popular Tug o’ War always attracts a lot of interest, with spectators forming their own teams to test their strength in this fun competition.

There is no weight limit, but each eight-person team must include at least two women.

Other Adult Events

In addition to the Tug o’ War and Football, there will also be a variety of adult races for those with any energy left over and of course the community Scottish Country dancing throughout the day.