2011 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
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Topic: 2011 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Subject: 2011 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Date Posted: 4/01/11 at 11:34am
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~ NORTH AMERlCAN SCOTTlSH ATHLETlCS CHAMPlONSHlP ~ ENUMCLAW (the Claw!), WASHlNGTON, USA JULY 30th and 31st, 2011 As has been done in the past, our NASGA http://www.nasgaweb.com/dbase/nachamps3.asp - ranking page was used to determine the 12 best North American male applicants to be invited (however, neither Canada nor the USA are represented by fewer than 4 athletes from that page.) Applications were available through June 20th at http://www.sshga.org/games/competitorInfo/athletics.htm - the Games' web site. lf you have questions, call me at (206) 938.3934 or Email me at mailto:heavys@sshga.org - heavys@sshga.org. ~ ELlTE MEN'S FlNAL LlST - Saturday and Sunday ~ DANlEL McKlM, Greenwood, MO ERlC FRASURE, Charlotte, NC SEAN BETZ, Omaha, NE HARRlSON BAlLEY, Easton, PA MATT VlNCENT, Baton Rouge, LA CHAD GUSTIN, Lawrence, KS MlKE ZOLKlEWlCZ, Chicopee, MA ANDY VlNCENT, League City, TX KERRY OVERFELT, Lorretto, KY MATT DOHERTY, Antigonish, NS ROB YOUNG, Calgary, AB AL MAC FARLANE, Antigonish, NS DAN WlLLlAMS, Bremerton, WA - Schedule conflict SEAN LANGFORD, Beaumont, AB - lnjuries ~ STAND-BY LlST MARK VALENTl, Amherst, OH JOHN ODDEN, Kelso, WA RYAN STEWART, Draper, UT CHRlS CHAFlN, Currie, NC ROB HAMELlN, Wallingford, CT NEW this year, an Elite Women's class on Sunday! The 6 top ranked North American women that applied were invited to compete (however, neither Canada nor the USA are represented by fewer than 2 athletes.) ~ ELlTE WOMEN'S FlNAL LlST - Sunday ~ KATE BURTON, Bremerton, WA LACY JOHNSON, Noank, CT KELLY NlKLASON, Columbia, SC LlSA GOURLAY, Ocala, FL TAMMY KENTNER, Kelowna, BC ALEXANDRA NORMAN-ROSS, Victoria, BC JAMIE WAlNE, Lac La Biche, AB ~ Unable to attend ~ STAND-BY LlST HEATHER MacDONALD, Torrence, CA There are also 7 Pre-Elite classes: Men's A and B on Saturday, and Master Men 40 to 49 and 50 & up and Women's A, B, and Masters on Sunday. There is room for 12 athletes in each of Men's A and B, but Women and Master Men are each limited to total groups of 12. Last year's Pre-Elite class champions, runners-up, caber champs, and Class A's and Masters that last year set new field records were invited first. From the balance of applicants, we then invited the best athletes. Further vacancies were filled by promptness of application. As always, applicants not making the cut will have their application fee returned. ~ PRE-ELlTE FlNAL LlSTS (* = Returning lnvitee) ~ MEN'S CLASS A - Saturday ~ DUNCAN McCALLUM, Keller, TX MARTlN SCHlLLER, Vienna, Austria DAVlD LAlDLAW, Tofield, AB JAMES GORLEY, Kelso, WA BRENT TWADDLE, Spanaway,WA ROBlN KNEBEL, Sutherlin, OR JEFFREY THORNTON, Tacoma,WA ADAM DRUMMOND, Sidney,BC DANlEL HAAKENSON, Tacoma,WA ERlC WECHTER, Canby, OR LANCE BARUSCH, Kelowna, BC ~ Accepted for ELlTE MATT VlNCENT, Baton Rouge, LA ANDY VlNCENT, League City, TX JONATHON THORN - lnjured ~ WOMEN'S CLASS A - Sunday ~ KRlSTY SCOTT, Ellensburg, WA ANGELA OSTLE, Seattle, WA REBECCA ZACHAU, Castro Vly, CA ~ Accepted for ELlTE ALEXANDRA NORMAN-ROSS, Victoria,BC ~ MASTER MEN, 40 to 49 - Sunday ~ MlCHAEL DlCKENS, Montclair, VA SHAWN BAKER, Albuqueque, NM ERlC WECHTER*, Canby, OR MlKE SlSSEL, Bellevue, NE ANTHONY LORDl, Carouge, Switz. KELLY POOLE, Mt Lk Terrace,WA MARK WECHTER, Oregon City, OR - lnjured RAYMOND MABEY, McMinnville, OR - lnjured ~ MASTER MEN, 50 & Up - Sunday ~ AL STAGNER*, Greeley, CO ALAN HEBERT*, Menlo Park, CA BRETT MlLTON*, Everett, WA CHUCK LlVlNGSTON, Nunda, NY DAN TAYLOR, Forest Grove, OR BOB VAlL, Angola, NY - Work schedule conflict JAY LYTTLE, Garden Grove, CA - lnjured ~ MASTER WOMEN - Sunday ~ KARYN DALLlMORE*, New Westminster, BC STEPHANlE LATHROP, Orting, WA LAURlE JlNKlNS, Tacoma, WA - lnjured ~ MEN'S CLASS B - Saturday ~ BRET LATHROP, Orting, WA JAY O'NElL, Dupont, WA SEAN McDANlEL, Redmond,WA JOSHUA SlAU, Puyallup, WA CHRlSTOPHER LYTLE, Maple Vly, WA ADAM LARSON, Shelton, WA DOMlNlC HORGAN, Victoria, BC SCOTT HAMILTON, Centralia, WA ROBERT SCHAICH, Olympia, WA CONOR McNElLL, Tacoma, WA RAY SlOCHOWlCZ, Victoria, BC MlCHAEL KELBERT, Calgary, AB - Withdrew RAYMOND MABEY, McMinnville, OR - lnjured SCOTT HAMlLTON, Centralia, WA - Sick ~ WOMEN'S CLASS B - Sunday ~ MEGAN MELHAM, Edmonton, AB KATRlNlA McNEAL, Gresham,OR REGlNA WECHTER, Canby, OR |
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Posted By: MAT$O
Date Posted: 4/02/11 at 12:49am
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I am guessing the elite class is Pro class? ------------- USPlabs Conquest Nutrition SPORT KILT Clevenger Sheaves http://www.mattvincent.net/store-3/training-lab-2/" rel="nofollow - Training LAB ebook "Strength Training for The Highland Games |
Posted By: Kilted Canuck
Date Posted: 4/05/11 at 10:28am
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Hey Wally.. for Jamie Waine.. she is from Alberta Canada and Jay O'Neill you crazy man.. throwing both days.. good on ya and can't believe it Miss Lacy you are finally coming to the Claw.. nice, will be so nice to get to throw with you again.. has been way to long my sista cheers Karyn ------------- "Don't step on my happy" |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 4/06/11 at 9:12am
To paraphrase Bud Davis in 'Urban Cowboy,' "Well, that all depends on what you think a 'Pro' is!" (ls that my chain l feel being yanked?) ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
MAT$O wrote:Posted By: bigirish01
Date Posted: 4/06/11 at 9:42am
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What the heck! Ill Ice bath and Ibupofen on Saturday night...haha ------------- Jay "Big Daddy" O'Neill |
Posted By: Kilted Canuck
Date Posted: 4/06/11 at 10:12am
Hey Wally.. I believe Tammy is from Texas USA.. (she was born in Canada I believe.. & correct spelling is Kelowna BC Canada  I am assuming that is maybe the town she was referring to??but hey I'll take her for Team Canada anyday.. good to get our numbers up there at the Claw!!   thx Karyn ------------- "Don't step on my happy" |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 4/06/11 at 10:52am
Yes, that's what she told me before applying.
OOPS! Fixed it!
------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: pound4pnd
Date Posted: 4/07/11 at 12:43am
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Hi Wally, I have applied for the Master's Class. Karyn knows me pretty well from the MWC and her trips over here to Europe. Hope you can find room.... I also know that Martin Shiller from Vienna, Austria has applied from an open class. He is one of the top throwers in Austria and competes often in Germany. Thanks and best regards, Anthony Lordi, Geneva, Switzerland ------------- Tara Gan Iarracht! - Anthony Lordi |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 4/07/11 at 7:31am
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It will be really nice to make the cut. I've been to the Enumclaw games in the past as a spectator, and would be honored to be allowed to compete. as it stands I am in the game, and selfish as it sounds I hope it doesn't fill up, that way I can stay. ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: Kilted Canuck
Date Posted: 4/07/11 at 7:34am
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Anthony, Comment allez-vous mon ami??? so glad you and Martin signed up, that is awesome would be nice to have some athletes from across the pond at the Claw... Wally puts on a most excellent games, as I had told you.. just remember no Hammer boots & be prepared for any type of weather, sun, heat, rain, extreme rain. I think everyone should experience the "Claw" at least once in their throwing career. PS. Wally collects coins.. so bring some cool ones from overseas for him & for Martin & you Prost!!! Viel gluck Karyn ------------- "Don't step on my happy" |
Posted By: Kilted Canuck
Date Posted: 4/08/11 at 10:09am
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Hey Wally, you may want to clarify the lists of names above for applications and acceptance to actual throw in those divisions.. I think some athletes might assume they are selected if their name is listed above.. thanks Karyn ------------- "Don't step on my happy" |
Posted By: Alan H
Date Posted: 4/08/11 at 10:45am
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I'll be sending in my app soon. I'm starting to work on getting the trophy as well.
------------- Alan Hebert Geezer-In-Training |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 4/08/11 at 10:56am
That's true, Karyn. That's why for the Elite classes l had specified "Application" lists. l should have done the same with the Pre-Elite classes and now l have! The final cut-off will be at 11:59 pm June 20th and the lists will be set in stone then! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: Kilted Canuck
Date Posted: 4/11/11 at 5:52am
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Thanks Wally , you are the Man!!!!!! Karyn
------------- "Don't step on my happy" |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 4/11/11 at 2:54pm
Officials are now taking bribes! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: pound4pnd
Date Posted: 4/11/11 at 8:56pm
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Is it considered a bribe if everyone knows about it?? lol I used to be able to get away with just Chocolates :-) btw...on the application list....for me, I am from Carouge (Geneva), Switzerland....but I guess Czech Republic sounds even more exotic! ------------- Tara Gan Iarracht! - Anthony Lordi |
Posted By: MAT$O
Date Posted: 4/11/11 at 11:55pm
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wally I am out on the road for work and I will have my application to you soon as I get home next monday. Looking forward to the PRE_ELITE A class ------------- USPlabs Conquest Nutrition SPORT KILT Clevenger Sheaves http://www.mattvincent.net/store-3/training-lab-2/" rel="nofollow - Training LAB ebook "Strength Training for The Highland Games |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 4/12/11 at 9:33am
Anthony, l have been meaning to email you and clarify that. You listed your address as "Garouge, GE, CHE." l assumed that CHE stood for the Czech Republic! You know what they say about assuming!! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: pound4pnd
Date Posted: 4/12/11 at 11:24pm
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Hi Wally, technically, CHE is correct....as the formal, official name for Switzerland is the "Confederation Helvetique", or C.HE.....maybe the post office still uses that,....but for international competitions, usually you see SUI (Suisse, the French version of Switzerland)....such a complicated place to live! The country also is called "Schweiz" (in German)..."Svizzera" (Italian) and "Svizra" (Romantch)...those are the four official languages of Switzerland. Even the money has all four languages printed on it... lol ------------- Tara Gan Iarracht! - Anthony Lordi |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 4/13/11 at 9:46am
l was aware of 'Confederation Helvetique' but not 'CHE.'
And our Canadian brothers and sisters think that they have it rough!! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 4/15/11 at 12:10pm
Karyn, you might not have noticed that Raymond Mabey is also looking to compete on both days! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: Kilted Canuck
Date Posted: 4/15/11 at 1:00pm
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well at least Jay will have someone to share the ice and Advil with on sunday lol lol lol
------------- "Don't step on my happy" |
Posted By: toddm
Date Posted: 4/18/11 at 8:20am
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I just entered the Loch Norman scores and Matt rocketed up the list from 26th to 7th! Look out if he learns how to toss the sheaf! ------------- Todd McDougal |
Posted By: MAT$O
Date Posted: 4/18/11 at 10:56am
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Online registration for this is great. Every games should
do this. ------------- USPlabs Conquest Nutrition SPORT KILT Clevenger Sheaves http://www.mattvincent.net/store-3/training-lab-2/" rel="nofollow - Training LAB ebook "Strength Training for The Highland Games |
Posted By: Alan H
Date Posted: 4/18/11 at 11:45am
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Just paid up. Looking forward to it, Wally!
------------- Alan Hebert Geezer-In-Training |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 4/20/11 at 1:25pm
Actually, it lS great! Also, inexpensive for us. The Claw uses the system for all of the applications, entry forms, Camping, ticket sales, and a bunch of other uses. You're right, every Games should use it!! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: bigirish01
Date Posted: 4/21/11 at 1:52am
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Portland Highland Games also uses the On-line registration! ------------- Jay "Big Daddy" O'Neill |
Posted By: bigirish01
Date Posted: 4/21/11 at 1:53am
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Hell no! Im not sharin'... ------------- Jay "Big Daddy" O'Neill |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 4/23/11 at 12:33pm
Come on, Jay. What did we learn in school? Share! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 4/27/11 at 8:15pm
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~ OUR JUDGlNG STAFF ~ BOBBY DODD, Beverly, WA - SAAA certified judge, long time competitor, & Manufacturer of Hevy Gear lmplements BOB HAM, Sedro Wooley, WA - SAAA certified judge, long time competitor, & former AD of the Bellingham, WA Games KEN SHAW, Lopez Island, WA - SAAA certified judge, premier caber maker, & Asst. AD at the Claw ~ OUR SCOREKEEPER ~ KAELYNE MOWELL, Greshan, OR - SAAA certified judge, former competitor, & co-AD of Portland, OR, Games |
Posted By: bigirish01
Date Posted: 4/28/11 at 1:53am
Ok fine.... I'll share... but only the 400mg Ibuprofen! LOL ------------- Jay "Big Daddy" O'Neill |
Posted By: The Queen
Date Posted: 5/04/11 at 5:37am
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Friendly bump for ya Wally!
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Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 5/04/11 at 8:34pm
Thanks, Queenie! The Elite Women's class will rock!------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 5/09/11 at 10:28am
Josh, don't forget that the third deciding factor on being invited is "promptness of application." That means that after inviting the Champs and runners-up from last year and then the best athletes, we then invite by the order in which applications were received. You got your app in right away so you should be looking good! A lot of people like to wait 'til the bitter end before sending in their apps but that could work against them when the Pre-Elite invites are being selected. |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 5/16/11 at 3:34pm
So, how 'bout a little http://www.sshga.org/games/competitorInfo/results/topAthletesScroll.htm">"heavy reading?"  lt's a list of the top ten throws for each event in every class at the Claw. |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 5/20/11 at 9:44am
 A small gratuitous, self-serving and spurious bump! 
------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: rknebel
Date Posted: 5/23/11 at 7:27pm
| Can't wait for this one! |
Posted By: Krazy40
Date Posted: 5/24/11 at 2:20am
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Matt Vincent is going to have a very long day on Saturday.
------------- Jeremy Gillingham "Go Big or Go Home" Sponsors: http://www.stoutbarbell.com/Home_Page.html http://www.backinact.com/newpatients.htm |
Posted By: C. Smith
Date Posted: 5/24/11 at 2:23am
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KO and Valenti just squeaking in there with a 22nd and 28th ranking, lol. Well done guys.  ------------- |
Posted By: Ryan Stewart
Date Posted: 5/24/11 at 4:18am
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"KO and Valenti just squeaking in there with a 22nd and 28th ranking, lol." Wally I love your games but I so dont get how that works  . KOs won the darn thing 3 times yet does not qualify.
------------- John Gallagher- "MASS MOVES MASS" |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 5/26/11 at 9:45am
My understanding is that Matt is NOT planning to compete in Class A and Elite. We talked about him getting his application fee returned if he qualified as an Elite competitor. He didn't apply for the Elite class right off. He waited until talking to me about competing in the Elites but not accepting the prize money so as to remain what is jokingly referred to as an "amateur." ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: Duncan McCallum
Date Posted: 5/26/11 at 1:06pm
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Matt Vincent for President 2012. ------------- The man in the arena. |
Posted By: Sean
Date Posted: 5/26/11 at 1:35pm
| I just want to add that I'm hoping to make the cut and lock last place up tight. Unless Robbie chokes and then I'll beat him like he owes me money. |
Posted By: Valenti
Date Posted: 5/27/11 at 1:16pm
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Yeah not sure why the ams are in our class ranking...they should for sure not count any of there caber pts. As any new pro will tell u...u aint turning big sticks till ur getting paid to turn sticks. ------------- "All you need in this life is a tremendous sex drive and a great ego...brains don't mean sh!t" Capt. Tony Taracino |
Posted By: AL STAGNER
Date Posted: 5/29/11 at 7:30am
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Wow Wally it looks like quite a fantastic line up of Athletes this year. ------------- Aspire To Inspire....Before You Expire!! |
Posted By: Al Mac Farlane
Date Posted: 5/29/11 at 1:10pm
Sounds like a challenge. |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 5/29/11 at 3:54pm
Ryan, l guess that's what happens when one relies on a ranking page. The things are heartless and totally without emotion or feelings. However, they are completely fair and it all comes down to the numbers. ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 5/29/11 at 4:02pm
You need to read the fine print at the bottom of the ranking page, Mark. You'll see that the Pre-Elite athletes can not earn as many points on the caber as you Elite guys can. An Elite can earn upwards of 1000 points for a turn whereas a Super A can only get 900 and a Class A tops out at 850. This is done to compensate for the fact that cabers for the Elite are invariably larger! |
Posted By: swollenknuck
Date Posted: 5/29/11 at 5:21pm
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Hey Wally, Is there a games hotel for Enumclaw? Thanks Ray ------------- Ray Siochowicz AD Victoria Highland Games Association www.victoriahighlandgames.com |
Posted By: pound4pnd
Date Posted: 5/30/11 at 2:56am
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A bunch of us are staying at the Days Inn Auburn....Karyn said its pretty much the closest hotel... Great to see Michael and Shawn signed up in Masters 40s...the old guys are gonna be smoking....and not just cigars.... Wait...that didn't come out exactly right..... ------------- Tara Gan Iarracht! - Anthony Lordi |
Posted By: LeftyLacy
Date Posted: 5/30/11 at 3:46am
It has been way too long, Karyn- I'm very excited to throw with all of you wonderful folks at The Claw (fingers crossed application's accepted). Best of luck to you in Iceland, too, my dear! |
Posted By: pound4pnd
Date Posted: 5/30/11 at 4:03am
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Yay, Lacy's coming to the Claw (fingers crossed).... ------------- Tara Gan Iarracht! - Anthony Lordi |
Posted By: AL STAGNER
Date Posted: 5/30/11 at 9:04am
You are saying a mouth full there Anthony it will be a great battle!!! ------------- Aspire To Inspire....Before You Expire!! |
Posted By: Sean
Date Posted: 5/30/11 at 11:39am
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On like Donkey Kong, baby! |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 5/30/11 at 11:42am
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Anthony Wrote: Great to see Michael and Shawn signed up in Masters 40s...the old guys are gonna be smoking.... i don't smoke. well there was the one time in college, but i was just experimenting . . . . ahem Looking forward to the 'Claw. Beautiful place, great games! ------------- |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:01pm
Unfortunately, there are only two motels in the town and they're already booked up solid! l can't even get all of the rooms that the Athletics' needs!! l suggest going to http://sshga.org/games/generalInfo/lodging.htm - the Claw's site where you'll find a list of hotel/motels in the area. ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: Kilted Canuck
Date Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:08pm
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Ya Wally, I never bother to mention those ones since they are booked by pipers 4 years in advance all the other locations are about 20-30 drive to Enumclaw.. either from Auburn, Renton or surrounding areas.. I have tried a few hotels over the years .. but Days Inn is always clean and very good pricing.. for what you get... Thanks Lacy.. cant believe I leave in 2 days.. and yes its been wayyyyyy to long.. cant wait to see you at the Claw!! cheers Karyn ------------- "Don't step on my happy" |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 5/30/11 at 4:16pm
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can't wait for the games, I've been ready since I heard I was eligable to even apply.
------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 5/31/11 at 11:45am
So, Al. You're saying that you're gonna break all of the M50+ field records again? Cool! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: AL STAGNER
Date Posted: 5/31/11 at 10:00pm
Wally breaking all 50+ records again sure would be great. But I was referring to the 40-49 records after Mr.Baker and Mr. Dickens get done this year there should be new names at the top of your records list!!! ------------- Aspire To Inspire....Before You Expire!! |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 6/01/11 at 6:49pm
Lookin' forward to it, Al! Maybe l should amend my budget to include more $$$ for new records. People do not like waiting for their check that's "in the mail!" ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 6/03/11 at 11:48am
Hey! The crossed fingers seems to have worked! Lacy jumped from being on the bubble to being first. Let's see if 'fingers crossed' throwing catches on!! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 6/03/11 at 2:52pm
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In that case, crossing my fingers!!
------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 6/07/11 at 9:36am
But you didn't inhale, right? ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 6/08/11 at 10:22am
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Not that I'm in any hurry or anything, but when will we be told the who-made-it list? ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: bigirish01
Date Posted: 6/08/11 at 2:03pm
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Chill out Josh.... The Applications close on the 20th of June. Your chances are good. Relax. ------------- Jay "Big Daddy" O'Neill |
Posted By: rknebel
Date Posted: 6/08/11 at 2:10pm
| Good luck in Newport this weekend Jay! Wish I could be there, but I gotta help with the new baby. See ya in Portland in July! |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 6/08/11 at 2:42pm
Yeah! What he said!! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: pound4pnd
Date Posted: 6/08/11 at 7:26pm
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I've thrown with both Baker and Dickens this year and they are ON. Masters 40-49 we're gonna have to up our game to push these two! Mr. Dickens also does a cool Icelandic jig and I'll be accepting "donations" not to post the video... ------------- Tara Gan Iarracht! - Anthony Lordi |
Posted By: AL STAGNER
Date Posted: 6/09/11 at 10:14pm
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Wally looks like with only 10 days left to get in,you have a pretty full crew. With some new great faces the legend of the Claw continues to grow!!!! ------------- Aspire To Inspire....Before You Expire!! |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 6/12/11 at 10:43am
lt's gonna' be legend - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - dairy!! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 6/12/11 at 10:59am
Josh. Quit hoping that the B class doesn't fill up! l'd like to see more than seven applicants for that group!! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: bigirish01
Date Posted: 6/15/11 at 2:58am
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Friendly Bump ------------- Jay "Big Daddy" O'Neill |
Posted By: Alan H
Date Posted: 6/15/11 at 5:21am
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Hey Wally, if you have to toss me out of the 50-59's, I'll go throw in the B's! I haven't picked up a 56'er since...since.... uh. It'd be character-building! ------------- Alan Hebert Geezer-In-Training |
Posted By: AL STAGNER
Date Posted: 6/15/11 at 12:26pm
Hey Alan your already in 2nd place why do you want to go to the B's ???  Your a (Geezer Class Thrower) remember.. But this year your going to have to be some kind of Super Animal to win with this incredibly Powerful Group!!------------- Aspire To Inspire....Before You Expire!! |
Posted By: Alan H
Date Posted: 6/15/11 at 4:30pm
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Al, didja see that Bob Vail signed up! That's great, I've never met Bob, I've just seen his name higher than mine in the rankings for three years! ...and Brett Milton told Wally he'd apply. This is gonna be a HELL of a 50-59 class, probably the strongest 50-59 grouping outside of the MWC.
------------- Alan Hebert Geezer-In-Training |
Posted By: pound4pnd
Date Posted: 6/15/11 at 9:37pm
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Alan, stop trying to sandbag the rest of the old farts...we've seen you throw and know you train your ass off.....go get 'em... ------------- Tara Gan Iarracht! - Anthony Lordi |
Posted By: Alan H
Date Posted: 6/16/11 at 4:55am
Oh, but I'm so sore from Tuesdays workout. And my back...ooooohhhh.... I think I should be in the 80-90 class! But I'll settle for the B's.. ------------- Alan Hebert Geezer-In-Training |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 6/16/11 at 1:20pm
The Masters 50+ is gonna work out OK, Alan, but if you really want to move, you can! Called your bluff!! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: Alan H
Date Posted: 6/16/11 at 1:33pm
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Well, see, I'm ACTUALLY in the <200 pound B class and we throw the 42, right? Right? No 56 pounds for the <200 pound B class. NU-UH. Nowaynohow. Not during that phase of the moon, anyway. All righty, then. That's settled. ------------- Alan Hebert Geezer-In-Training |
Posted By: AL STAGNER
Date Posted: 6/16/11 at 3:07pm
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Hey Alan where do they have 50+<200 B class????
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Posted By: Duncan McCallum
Date Posted: 6/16/11 at 3:55pm
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Make Alan an A. ------------- The man in the arena. |
Posted By: AL STAGNER
Date Posted: 6/17/11 at 10:56pm
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Duncan I hear tell that Alan is quite the singer maybe Wally should let him open the games with a song! Alan your a winner in my book!! ------------- Aspire To Inspire....Before You Expire!! |
Posted By: jkwaine
Date Posted: 6/19/11 at 7:19am
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Hi. I just wanted to let whoever needs to know that I am unable to compete at the games.
Thank you, Jamie Waine |
Posted By: Kilted Canuck
Date Posted: 6/20/11 at 12:12pm
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Jamie, I am sure Wally will read this but will let him know for sure.. thanks for the update.. cheers and throw far - Karyn
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Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 6/20/11 at 12:28pm
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Jamie - l did read it and l've removed your name from the list. l was just a little slow acknowledging your post. l appreciate you for promptly letting me know. ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: MAT$O
Date Posted: 6/20/11 at 11:50pm
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Wally-
I was told that we are going to be throwing out of a winged trig. IS this true? and if so what are the dimensions for this? ------------- USPlabs Conquest Nutrition SPORT KILT Clevenger Sheaves http://www.mattvincent.net/store-3/training-lab-2/" rel="nofollow - Training LAB ebook "Strength Training for The Highland Games |
Posted By: Sean
Date Posted: 6/21/11 at 4:16am
| Don't pack your boots, either Matt :) |
Posted By: Dave Laidlaw
Date Posted: 6/21/11 at 6:12am
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Just wondering if it is safe to start booking hotels and such? are the lists locked in? ------------- Bringing the scream to the highland games. |
Posted By: Duncan McCallum
Date Posted: 6/21/11 at 6:21am
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Try to take it easy on us Dave...! ------------- The man in the arena. |
Posted By: Dave Laidlaw
Date Posted: 6/21/11 at 6:29am
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me? I'm just a computer nerd showing up to throw :) ------------- Bringing the scream to the highland games. |
Posted By: The Queen
Date Posted: 6/21/11 at 6:30am
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Here is a photo that shows the Enumclaw winged trig: http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t77/mcleankilt/Enumclawwingedtrig.jpg - http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t77/mcleankilt/Enumclawwi ngedtrig.jpg ------------- |
Posted By: rknebel
Date Posted: 6/21/11 at 7:08am
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Got this from the SAAA website. The wing configuration has wings that extend out from each edge of the trig at a 45 degree angle for a distance of roughly 18”, the sidelines then continue perpendicular to the trig all the way to the backline. With the exception of the leading 45-degree wings, the sidelines are parallel and not more than 6’9” apart. All areas beyond the sidelines are out of bounds and contact with any of these areas by any part of the competitor’s body during an attempt shall be a foul and count as an attempt whether the implement has been delivered or not. The wings may be either painted lines, or extensions of the trig board itself. All measurements shall be taken from the point at the center of the inside edge of the trig board. |
Posted By: Duncan McCallum
Date Posted: 6/21/11 at 7:21am
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Josh Grace sighting! ------------- The man in the arena. |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 6/21/11 at 7:33am
YES, start booking! The lists are now final! Every class is full. Some are actually a little overfull! l was a little softhearted and cut no-one. l figure that a few people won't show up and if everyone in an overfull class does show, l'll just issue that class' judge a whip!! lf they still get behind schedule, l'll give the judge a bigger whip!!! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 6/21/11 at 7:41am
Thanks Queen and Rob for filling Matt in on the wonders of the winged trig. Not mentioned was that athlete's footwear must be Astro-Turf friendly. ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: WALLY.OLECIK
Date Posted: 6/22/11 at 12:58pm
Done! The Board approved an addendum to the Athletics budget that covers a whole class worth of new Master field records! ------------- 16lb-hammer(at)sshga.org "Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try!'" Yoda |
Posted By: Alan H
Date Posted: 6/22/11 at 4:57pm
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I"ve got my tent ready to go for the parking lot on Saturday night! And Wally, I've got my karaoke machine! Hey, after I sing the National Anthem, how about Duncan and I liven things up with a few songs! You know, get people in the groove for the day. We can do it, honest! LOOK! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z5-P9v3F8w - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eCEG5swyXk - |
Posted By: Alan H
Date Posted: 6/22/11 at 5:04pm
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I'm the offstage operatic bass. ------------- Alan Hebert Geezer-In-Training |
Posted By: Duncan McCallum
Date Posted: 6/23/11 at 12:51am
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Yeah Alan! Remember this one? Last time we did this it went over HUGE! http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/19743/ - http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/19743/
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