I joined in the games here the last few years and came second in the weight for height toss. My advice? Ben Gay! My shoulder hurt for a month after! Also, yell the name of your clan when you toss or pitch the caber. It may not help you win, but it pumps you up a bit..lol.

I too tried the caber toss. This may come as a surprise..but it isn't as easy as it looks...lol. I was pleased to actually pick it. I didn't make it turn though. But I was just happy I didn't drop it behind me or fall on my ****.

Still, it was FUN. It connects you to your heritage and you aren't really in a competition as the atheletes I was with were all about cheering for each other. Being an amatuer, they joked with me and gave me advice..and that is the best tip..don't be afraid to ask the lads and lasses for advice...they are good sports who just want to see the games grow.