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KTDupuis 
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 Topic: 2012 MN Ren Fest - Amatuer ChampionshipPosted: 5/03/12 at 3:15am |
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The tradition continues! So.... Minnesota Renaissance Festival - Amateur Championships On Sunday Sept 9, we will hold an open amateur competition. If there is enough interest, we will once again host a women't competition Sunday as well.
Competition format is under discussion but will include: *maybe* sheaf toss. In discussion.
If you are interested in this competition for either day, or have comments or questions, please contact me at:
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Posted: 5/03/12 at 5:49am |
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So Lannie and I were discussing the fact that, once again, our games are on the same day. I wanted to let people know as part of this post that Lannie and I are going to work together to ensure both games get adequate representation. (Lannie is running the Mid-West Championship in Columbus, IN the same weekend).
I did not pick the date of the game this year. I do know that the marketing director did take the QC Games and Pleasanton into consideration when choosing the date. Unfortunately, she did not know to look for the date of the game in Columbus.
I will remember to discuss the Columbus, IN game with Lannie for 2013 before the dates for the MN game are selected.
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Posted: 5/03/12 at 7:42am |
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Great games, had a lot of fun last year!!
despite the drunk guy that Kevin almost killed.. haha
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Posted: 5/03/12 at 7:51am |
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Always had fun in MN. A very competitive amateur field every year. Look back over the guys who have been and thrown at this one. It is a serious games and very deserving of World championship name.
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Posted: 5/03/12 at 8:37am |
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+1
This games always has the best of the best. The competition is like no other. Props to Kevin for putting on such a great games.
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Posted: 5/04/12 at 1:41am |
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Competed here in my first international Highland Games in 09. Great day, very well run and well looked after. Would recommend anyone to make the trip. |
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Posted: 5/25/12 at 1:07am |
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What's the word Daddy-O?
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Posted: 5/25/12 at 3:34am |
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Word on what...sheaf? still in discussion. :-)
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Posted: 5/25/12 at 8:54am |
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Posted: 5/25/12 at 10:44am |
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bummed I can't make it this year. Promised the Mrs I wouldn't do back to back out of towners this year. Whats chances we can have a weekend between this and Pleasanton next year?
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Posted: 5/29/12 at 7:36pm |
I am kind of at the mercy of the festival brass. They run the festival about 7 weeks. I tell them to avoid having the higland themed weekend the same weekend as the P-Town games and the QC Games. Beyond that, they do the rest and tell me when to be there.
...and Duncan, I won't send out invites for at least 3 or 4 more weeks.
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Posted: 8/07/12 at 9:14am |
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UPDATES to the MN Ren Fest.
Decision was made...no sheaf this year. No light hammer.
Competition format is confirmed:
- Breamar Stone 23# - Open Stone 16.5# - HWD - LWD - 22# Hammer - Caber - WOB (Standing only) Current Rosters (in no particular order):
Am. Championship - Sat Sept 8 Isaac Burchett Nathan Burchett Matt Thompson Beau Fay Jason Thomas Adam Drummond (CAN) Mike Miller (CAN) Scott Hutcheson Luke Crowley Brian Hare Adam Brezina
Josh Roslik
Men's Open - Sunday Sept 9 Tony Rootes Jon Dahlin Tim Thoma Josh Roslik Andy Eccleston Shane Pantila Like Hilgers
Charles Stubfors Matt Davids
Chris Uttke
Grant Staley
Jamie Fahie
Paul Knutsen
Women's Open - Sunday Sept 9 Sarah Hilgers Emily Burchett Jessica Stephan Kelsie Carlson Katie Stiengreaber Edited by KTDupuis - 9/06/12 at 12:06pm |
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Posted: 8/07/12 at 9:20am |
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I want to thank all the throwers who expressed interest in the game this year. The selection process was not easy, with so many qualified athletes wanting to participate.
For those who are wondering, there were at least 8 other throwers in consideration. Some were invited but could not attend.
Looking forward to another great competition.
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Posted: 8/07/12 at 10:50am |
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Very strong group of throwers!
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Posted: 8/07/12 at 11:04am |
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Strong Field! Can't wait to see the results on this one.
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Posted: 8/07/12 at 11:12am |
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bummed i can't make it this year.. have fun everyone, that "super" A class looks stacked!!
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Posted: 8/07/12 at 12:03pm |
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Sorry Kevin. Margaret isn't throwing. I will make up for it by being 32% more awesome than usual.
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...Josh
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Posted: 8/07/12 at 12:52pm |
That is a LOT of awesome.
 Thanks for letting me know.
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Posted: 8/07/12 at 2:21pm |
So her percentage of bodyweight to yours?
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Posted: 8/08/12 at 1:17pm |
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Great Field! Good Luck.
Can't Wait to see the Scot.
Is it going to be like it was in 2009 with Sinclair?
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Posted: 8/08/12 at 4:13pm |
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Posted: 8/13/12 at 8:47am |
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Well......Duncan had to withdraw (work). Matt Thompson has been added to the contest for Sat Sept 8.
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Posted: 8/13/12 at 9:34am |
Having trouble with this for 2012.
 Flight costs and athlete schedules have been prohibitive and troublesome. After talking with 4 different Scottish athletes, I might have to move forward this year with the current roster. Not giving up hope yet, but not looking promising.
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Posted: 8/13/12 at 1:25pm |
Really looking forward to sharing the field with this group!!!
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Posted: 8/13/12 at 2:19pm |
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Welcome to the show Matt!
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Posted: 9/06/12 at 12:07pm |
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Couple of last minute changes (due to life and injury). Spencer and Dickens had to withdraw. Adam Brezina and Josh Roslik have been added to Saturday.
The Sunday list was also updated.
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Posted: 9/07/12 at 10:29am |
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Good Luck to all! Can't wait to see how this one shakes out!
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