2026 Championships

The 2026 Ballot Is Now Closed!

Thank you to everyone who entered! If you were successful in the draw, you’ll have received an email with registration details. If you weren’t drawn this year, you’ll get improved odds in the 2027 ballot.

Ballot for 2027 Opens Later This Year

The ballot for the 2027 World Stone Skimming Championships will open later in 2026. Enter your details below and we’ll email you the moment entries open.

Want to Watch? No Ticket Needed!

Spectators are always welcome and don’t need tickets. If you’d like to watch the championships, just turn up on the day, entry is free for all spectators. It’s a brilliant day out on Easdale Island, with the worlds best skimmers, food stalls, and a fantastic atmosphere.

The championships take place on 5th September.

About Our Ballot System

After years of competition tickets selling out in minutes, we introduced a fairer ballot system that gives everyone an equal chance to compete.

How It Works

1. Pay £5 to enter the ballot – This reserves your spot in the draw and supports our local community.
2. Wait for the draw – We conduct draws periodically and email you the results.
3. If you’re successful – You have 4 days to register your details, then 3 days to purchase your competition ticket(s).
4. If you’re unsuccessful – You get improved odds in next year’s ballot.

Entry Types

Single Adult Entry

One competitor only. Ideal if you’re competing solo, or registering a friend.

Note: If you’re registering multiple adults, each needs a separate ballot entry.

Family Entry

Must include at least one child/junior (under 16). You can register up to 2 adults + 3 children/juniors in total.

Important: Junior tickets cannot be exchanged for adult tickets later.

Family entries get a higher chance in the draw!

Pricing

• Ballot entry: £5 per person
• Competition tickets (if drawn): £20 adults, £5 children/juniors

All proceeds support Easdale’s harbour, community hall, our museum, and local charities.

Already Qualified?

If you finished in any of these categories last year, you have automatic entry and should not enter the ballot:

• Top 50 skimmers overall
• Top 10 female skimmers
• Winners and runners-up in each category
• Winners of affiliated international competitions

Check your email for your personal registration code, or contact us at registration@stoneskimming.com.

Why the Ballot System?

The championships have grown beyond anything we imagined. With global demand and limited capacity on our small island, the old first-come-first-served system wasn’t fair. The ballot ensures everyone gets an equal chance, whilst the small entry fee helps us cover the rising costs of hosting the competition safely.

Important Dates

• Ballot Opened: 1st February 2026
• Ballot Closed: 4th April 2026 (midnight)
• First Draw Conducted: Within 2 days of closing
• Registration Deadline: 4 days after being drawn
• Ticket Purchase Deadline: 3 days after registration