Practice Information

Pre-practice booking, official practice schedule and safety rules.

Briefings & Practical Information

Pre-practice allows competitors to familiarise themselves with local soil conditions before the official practice sessions begin.

€150
per plot
40 m × 50 m
  • Pre-practice plots can be booked from now
  • Pre-practice will not be possible before 18th August 2026
  • Plots are located at the competition site (Farm Mitrovac, Grabovac)
  • Pre-practice can also be requested through the competitor registration form

To book: Contact rh.onouh.6202cpwobfsctd-7784d2@ofni

Important Notice

NO PRE-PRACTICE CAN BE BOOKED ON ARRIVAL

All pre-practice sessions must be booked in advance by contacting the organising committee. Walk-in bookings will not be accepted.

Official Practice Schedule

Official practice takes place over four days, Monday 31st August to Thursday 3rd September 2026. Practice plots are drawn the evening before (Sunday, 30th August at 20:00).

Mon 31 Aug
Official Practice — Day 108:00 – 17:00
Marshalling Yard opens 07:00. Shuttle departs Campus at 06:45. Lunch served in field 12:00–14:00.
Tue 1 Sep
Official Practice — Day 208:00 – 17:00
Marshalling Yard opens 07:00. Shuttle departs Campus at 06:45. Lunch served in field 12:00–14:00.
Wed 2 Sep
Official Practice — Day 308:00 – 15:30
Practice ends early. Shuttle to Church at 17:45 for Ecumenical Service & Blessing of Trophies.
Thu 3 Sep
Official Practice — Day 4 (Final)08:00 – 15:30
Practice ends early. Opening Ceremony & Unveiling of Cairn of Peace at 16:30–17:30. Draw for Grassland Plots at 20:00.

Sighting Poles

3
Sighting Poles
per competitor

Each competitor is allowed a maximum of 3 sighting poles during practice and competition. Sighting poles must be placed within the competitor’s own plot boundaries.

Safety Rules

  • All competitors must follow safety instructions from stewards and officials at all times
  • Tractors must not be operated outside designated practice and competition areas
  • Speed limits in the Marshalling Yard and competition site must be observed
  • Personal protective equipment should be worn where appropriate
  • Spectators and support crew must remain behind designated barriers during ploughing
  • Any unsafe behaviour may result in disqualification

Book Your Pre-Practice

Pre-practice plots are available for booking now. Plots will not be available before 18th August 2026.

Contact: rh.onouh.6202cpwobfsctd-12a966@ofni