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For the avoidance of doubt, due to operational changes this year, entries for the athletics and cycling events at this year's Games will close at 12 midday on WEDNESDAY 1st JULY 2026 after which it will not be possible to accept any application. You may still be able to enter the…

Entries for all of our track and field events, as well as the 4 Hill Races, can now be made online using Entry Central on the following link www.entrycentral.com   ALL entry fees remain unchanged for yet another year. Please note that in ALL Heavyweight events, entries must also be made by the…

Entries for the 2026 Highland dancing competiton can now be made by clciking on the following link and following the instructions. Prize money has been reviewed ahead of this year's Games.  Alva Games…

Advancd discounted tickets are available online now by clicking on the link on the Home page or here. This is a time-limited offer so get in early to take full advantage of this special offer. …

Please click on the Trade Stands page for details of how to make an application for the 168th Famous Alva Games on Saturday 11th July 2026.  …

The Games Committee is delighted to let everyone know that local sporting hero Kenny Cook has agreed to be the Guest of Honour at the 168th Famous Alva Games on 11th July. He fulfils the twin criteria for the invitation of being connected to the Burgh or to the Games…

We are delighted to be able to report that our own Committee Member, Euan MacPherson, was earlier today at the AGM of the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association where he was presented by Lord Lyon with his own individual Arms immediately following upon the presentation of Arms to the RSHGA.…

What a superb evening. Lots of new faces in the Hall and the earlier start time of 7pm clearly worked with over sixty supporters here to play the numbers game for some outstanding prizes. Thanks must go to those who donated some of the prizes and who helped set up…

Due to a number of the existing Committee members being unavailable to attend for a myriad of reasons, the Chairman has decided to postpone the AGM by 2 weeks by which time it is hoped that as many members as possible will be able to attend. Accordingly, the AGM will now…

The Games Committee was deeply saddened today when it learned of the passing of former Clackmannanshire Provost, Derek Stewart. He had been the Chairman of the Games Committee for a considerable period of time and played a pivotal role in the 150th Games in 2006 and for more than a…