To the people thinking ... "maybe"

[Burly Brute]

I need to stop at home depot on the way home.

[Alan H]

I need to stop at home depot on the way home.

No, Burly Brute, you don't need to go by Home Depot. You asked that question about what you need to get started, weeks and weeks ago.


You need to find a Games close to your hometown...or not, if you have to drive a few hours, then so be it. You need to download the Athletics application form, and fill it out. You need to write a check for the registration money. You need to address an envelope, put a stamp on it and mail it.

This one will do just fine: http://www.arizonascots.com/05games.shtml

You've got two weeks to prep. COMMIT. If you're tight on money then take a tent and car-camp. Pack the cooler with food, throw the tent and a sleeping back in the car and GO. I do it all the time, and I'm OLD.

THAT is what you need to do. Not drop by Home Depot to buy some gear....oops, I forgot, I'll go next weekend.....to train for a Games in July, which is the next Games in Arizona, if I remember correctly.

[Burly Brute]

No, Burly Brute, you don't need to go by Home Depot. You asked that question about what you need to get started, weeks and weeks ago.

THIS is what you need to do:

You need to find a Games close to your hometown...or not, if you have to drive a few hours, then so be it. You need to download the Athletics application form, and fill it out. You need to write a check for the registration money. You need to address an envelope, put a stamp on it and mail it.

THAT is what you need to do.

I meant for the sand bag! I think I am already going to try and volunteer at the games next week in Phoenix for carting people around, but I think I can apply at the next ones, in April I believe it is. Thanks Alan. You will be the first to know when I do!

[Alan H]

Huh? This appeared in the "miscellaneous" forum for a while?


color me confused.// must've been my browser.

[azwildcat96]

I posted this on Facebook a few weeks ago:

Date - Name/Location
2/18/2012 - Queen Mary/Long Beach, CA
3/10/2012 - Los Angeles Irish Fair/Pomona, CA
3/10/2012 - Sonora, CA
3/17/2012 - Fort Boise Highland Games, ID
3/24/2012 - Phoenix, AZ
3/31/2012 - San Antonio, TX
4/14/2012 - Las Vegas, NV
4/21/2012 - Bakersfield, CA
5/4/2012 - Arlington, TX
5/12/2012 - Prescott, AZ
5/21/2012 - Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque, NM
5/26/2012 - Scotsfest/Costa Mesa, CA
6/1/2012 - Bellingham/Ferndale, WA
6/9/2012 - Newport, OR
6/16/2012 - Blaine County, ID
6/23/2012 - San Diego, CA
7/21/2012 - Arizona Highland/Flagstaff, AZ
7/28/2012 - Enumclaw/Seattle, WA
8/4/2012 - Rocky Mountain/Denver, CO
9/1/2012 - San Francisco, CA (Pleasanton, CA)
9/15/2012 - Fresno, CA
10/12/2012 - Seaside/Ventura, CA
11/2/2012 - Tucson, AZ
11/2/2012 - Austin, TX
11/10/2012 - Salado, TX (South of Waco)
1/1/2013 - Frozen Stones, Twin Falls, ID

These are the ones that I found on the West coast. Most (not all) have websites. Many can be found on the SAAA website, including on-line registration forms.

Some of the nicest guys and gals that you will ever meet are at the games! Compete in just one, and I bet you'll be hooked!