Home Schedule Tickets Getting Here History Links      Athletes  Events  Officials  Pro Highland Gamer FAQ  Understanding the Distances                    Officials             David Webster O.B.E  Master of Ceremonies SPONSORED BY The Master of Ceremonies and commentator for the Atlantic Windows Invitational will be David P. Webster, O.B.E. from Irvine, Scotland. As Secretary General of the World Federation of Heavy Events, David has a passion for and knowledge of the world's highest standards of heavyweight sports that has placed him in great demand worldwide. From 1990 to 1995, David was Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland and in 1998 he held the title of Chief of Mission for the Commonwealth Games in Malaysia. In 1955 in recognition of his many years of work with the Commonwealth, Her Majesty the Queen of England bestowed upon him the honour of Order of the British Empire. He has organized and judged Mr. Britain and Mr. Universe contests and worked for Arnold Schwarzenegger on a yearly basis at strength challenges in the United States. David has participated in hundreds of TV and radio programs around the world, including scripting and narrating on national networks. He was involved with Steven Speilberg's film, Gladiator, acting on behalf of several strongmen. David was also a builder of heavyweight competitions to include the many events found in modern Games: the caber toss, weight for distance, weight for height, the Farmers walk, and, the Canadian favourite, the sheaf toss. David P. Webster officiates at hundreds of sporting events all over the world, and he has greatly influenced strength sports globally.        Leo MacDonald  Head On-Field Official SPONSORED BY Leo has officiated at highland games around the Maritimes since 1979, including twenty years as the head official at the Antigonish Highland Games. A former English teacher and avid outdoorsman, Leo brings a wealth of judging experience to the World Team Championship. He was the head official at the 2003 World Highland Games Championships held in Antigonish as well as head official at the 2005 CSAF Championships in Calgary, Alberta. Leo is a former president of the Antigonish Highland Society and Chief of the Clans. Leo resides in Antigonish county with his wife Cathy, who is also an active participant at the Antigonish Highland Games as official scorekeeper. His firm, but fair style promises to add excitement to this already thrilling event.