Quote Originally Posted by Smayniac View Post
It was more of a taster event, they also threw a stone. The organizer had three cabers, ranging from three to six feet, and three stones, probably from four ounces up to perhaps a pound(I didn't heft them). I did a bit of research last night and found that in the UK there are youth athletic events, but there don't seem to be such things in the US. As I said, he had a great time, but if he can't do the real thing until he's 18(that's eight years plus a little from now) I think he'll lose interest. As you can see, he is a large young man for his age; I think he could do well if encouraged.

On the subject of the "style" of the event; I told Alan that they were measuring the caber tosses. I think it was a way of keeping the kids interested as most all of them flipped every throw. The organizer did point out to the kids when they made a "good toss," ie, it landed at or near 12 o'clock.

Bob
You know, i bet we could organize a kids event.

I'm also thinking that such a thing might be really cool for Tartan Day at Ardenwood next year.