SHINTY
Welcome to shinty, one of the fastest, physically demanding and most skilful sports in the world.
Played on an outdoor surface that can be up to 155m long, shinty is about two teams of players striking a small leather ball with a curved stick, known as a caman. With the ball being hit around the field of play at speeds of over 100 miles per hour, a game of shinty is a thrilling experience for both players and spectators.
Shinty evolved in the Highlands of Scotland, but is now played (by children, men and women) in other areas of Scotland, England and in the United States - testament to shinty's wide appeal.
The CAMANACHD ASSOCIATION
The world governing body for shinty. The word camanachd comes from the Scots Gaelic name for the caman, a curved stick used in the game. Formed in 1893, the Camanachd Association became an incorporated body limited by guarantee in 2005 with the aim �to foster, encourage, promote and develop the Sport and to uphold the Rules of Play for Shinty�. The headquarters of the Association are in the city of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands of Scotland.
The affiliated clubs and associations that play and organise shinty make up the membership of the Association and the many people who give of their time and energy on a voluntary basis to develop the sport remain the backbone of the game of shinty.