Braemar rules clarifications

Braemar rules clarification from the AD for MWC 2025

Braemar Rules for the games I am the Athletic Director to include 2025 Master's Worlds:

1) You may lift your lead foot as long as it does not advance toward the trig. The best way to ensure it does not advance toward the trig is to begin the throw with the foot against the trig.

2) Foot replacement is allowed.

3) Do not touch the top of the trig.

4) Stone must land inside the sector.

The first two are the most common questions I receive about Braemar Stone. #1 being the most disputed because of other AD's and other Judge interpretations. I keep it simple. If your foot began the throw against the trig, lifting it and shifting weight is not an advancement. It is simply a stand throw. No need in making it complicated.

I know there are other AD's and judges reading this wanting to input how they do it or were "trained". Cool story. Not interested. Run your game the way you like. I am simply letting athletes competing at my game know what to expect. I will put out a video demonstrating what my judges will be looking at for clarity. We will be consistent and clear and my judges will follow my policies.

Video explanation here
https://youtube.com/shorts/KctSwcLM5sU?feature=share