|
Database  |
Texas Amateur Championship Series |
Post Reply 
|
| Author | |
phatmiked 
Postaholic 
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote Reply
 Topic: Texas Amateur Championship SeriesPosted: 5/01/14 at 8:21pm |
|
Check out the website (under construction) for the Texas Amateur Championship Series (TACS).
http://scottishgamesleague.com/index.html We are running a points based league based on all the competitions held in the state of Texas. Throw often and well and win the Series championship for your class. In this inaugural year we will be tracking three classes: Men's Amateur, Men's Master, and Women's. The whole idea is to support the Heavy Events and provide a format for the Highland Games that will support the festivals and fans. And, hopefully, provide another avenue for sponsors to contribute to the community. We've already had 5 competitions in Texas. At this point the leaders in their respective classes are: Duncan McCallum (Men's Ams), Robert Baar (Masters), and Brittney Boswell (Womens). The current leader boards can be seen on the "Rankings" page on the site. Any questions, comments, or feedback is more than welcome as we get the TACS up and running. |
|
 |
|
|
Duncan McCallum
Postaholic
Joined: 12/07/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7442 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 5/01/14 at 8:32pm |
|
I heart this.
|
|
|
The man in the arena.
|
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 5/14/14 at 1:15pm |
|
We have a couple of sponsors and are negotiating with a few more. yeah buddy.
http://scottishgamesleague.com/tacs-blog.html And, the leader boards have been updated to include the results from the Texas Scottish Festival. http://scottishgamesleague.com/rankings.html Slowly but surely we are moving in the right direction. |
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 6/04/14 at 4:02pm |
|
Things continue to progress for the TACS.
We have another sponsor, and more in the works: http://scottishgamesleague.com/tacs-blog.html We have our first run of t-shirts:   And the Raffle continues . . . https://www.rallyme.com/rallies/759 Thanks to everyone so far for the support in getting this league up and running. We will continue to work to grow it and find ways to promote the Highland Games! |
|
|
|
|
Duncan McCallum
Postaholic
Joined: 12/07/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7442 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 6/04/14 at 8:42pm |
|
Man, that black is REALLY slimming.
|
|
|
The man in the arena.
|
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 7/11/14 at 8:41pm |
|
The latest update in the Texas Amateur
Championship Series shows the race for the Am title is getting tight
with Mike Beech, Scott Hutchison and Zac Church nipping at Duncan
McCallum's heels.
In the Master's class Rob Baar still holds a commanding lead, but Kevin Miller is making a move to challenge him. Brittney Boswell has a strong grip on the lead with Teresa Nystrom her closest rival. Take a look at the rankings on the SGL/TACS site: http://scottishgamesleague.com/rankings.html |
|
|
|
|
brandell
Postaholic
Joined: 8/29/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2433 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 7/12/14 at 10:26am |
|
Very nice
|
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 7/31/14 at 11:49am |
|
The eighth Highland Games competition in Texas
this year is in the books. The TCAA's "Hotter than Hell" games took
place in Plugerville, on July 12th.
The results are posted and the TACS League standings have been updated! Duncan McCallum remains atop the Amateur class, but Mike Beech and Zac Church continue to nip at his heels in a tie for second. Rob Baar maintained his lead in the Masters class with Kevin Miller slowly but surely making up ground in second. And, Tim Carrington moves up to the third spot. Brittney Boswell continues to expand her lead in the Women's rankings, as Teresa Nystrom hangs on to the second place spot and Amber Uhl sits in third. The full rankings can be seen on the SGL/TACS site: http://scottishgamesleague.com/rankings.html |
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 8/19/14 at 12:07pm |
|
This past weekend saw the Hill Country Highland Games contested in Kerrville, TX. The results have been added to the SGL/TACS rankings board!
http://scottishgamesleague.com/rankings.html Mike Beech, by virtue of his second place finish and 9 earned league points, has now overtaken Duncan McCallum to stand atop the Men's Amateur class! Rob Baar, despite a fourth place finish, maintains his lead atop the Master's class. Kevin Miller is making a move and closing the gap in the rankings with his second place finish. In the Women's class Brittney Boswell continues her juggernaut season with a first place finish that adds to her lead. There are still 5 competitions remaining in the 2014 Texas Highland Games season. Stay tuned to see who will hold their class's trophy when the dust settles. |
|
|
|
|
Duncan McCallum
Postaholic
Joined: 12/07/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7442 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 8/19/14 at 12:46pm |
|
Yup.
|
|
|
The man in the arena.
|
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 8/22/14 at 1:39pm |
|
The Landrich Power Systems' custom made hammers for the TACS champions have arrived! Take a look:
LPS Hammer's Have Arrived |
|
|
|
|
BrittneyBoswell
Senior Member 
Joined: 10/01/09 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 895 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 8/22/14 at 1:42pm |
|
Do Want!
|
|
|
Highland Games - The drama is so high, because the stakes are so low.
|
|
|
|
|
Duncan McCallum
Postaholic
Joined: 12/07/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7442 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 8/22/14 at 1:45pm |
|
MANNNNNNNNnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!
|
|
|
The man in the arena.
|
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 9/22/14 at 1:24pm |
|
Big announcement here:
The SGL is excited to announce the 2014 TACS Championship Ceremony will take place after the Heavy Events competition at the Salado Scottish Games on November 8th, at the Salado Civic Center in Salado, Texas. See the site for more details: SGL Championship Ceremony Thank you all for your support and hope to see a bunch of you there! |
|
|
|
|
Duncan McCallum
Postaholic
Joined: 12/07/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7442 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 9/25/14 at 2:11am |
|
Down by 2 points eh?
 |
|
|
The man in the arena.
|
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 10/05/14 at 2:36pm |
|
The TACS rankings have been updated after the competitions at Sherwood Forest Faire and the rankings have been shaken up some. In the Amateur class Zach Church has stepped into the lead with only two points separating him from Duncan McCallum and Mike Beech. In the Masters class Robert Baar continues his juggernaut season by making it out to both weekends of Sherwood and holding on to his lead. Brittney Boswell seems to have the Women's class locked down despite not competing at Sherwood. With just three games remaining in the 2014 Texas season, Celtober Cowtown Throwdown and Women's Team Challenge, the Austin Celtic Festival and the Salado Scottish Gathering, the TACS' inaugural season has been a barn burner. SGL 2014 Texas Amateur Championship Rankings |
|
|
|
|
Duncan McCallum
Postaholic
Joined: 12/07/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7442 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 10/05/14 at 4:58pm |
|
The man in the arena.
|
|
|
|
|
greynolds177
Postaholic
Joined: 4/12/07 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1752 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 10/06/14 at 2:31pm |
|
Great job guys.
There is so much to admire here.
|
|
|
A.D.Inverness 1999-present; MWC2006, World Championships 2007, MWC2009 and MWC2014. Organiser of Guinness World Record for Caber Tossing. Scottish Masters International Hall of Fame Inductee 2014.
|
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 10/07/14 at 5:26pm |
|
Here they are, the Texas Amateur Championship Series Class Champions' Perpetual Trophies.
A huge thanks go out to the Trophy Sponsors: The Hill Country Highland Games for sponsoring the Masters' Class Trophy Primo Chalk for sponsoring the Amateur Class Trophy Peak Fitness in Kerrville, TX for sponsoring the Women's Class Trophy The trophies will be on display at the Austin Celtic Festival on 18/19 October, at the TCAA's Celtober Cowtown Throwdown and Women's Team Challenge on 25/26 October, and presented to the league champions at the Salado Scottish Gathering on 8 November.  |
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 10/07/14 at 5:29pm |
|
Here's a picture of a TACS fan hoisting the Amateur Class trophy for perspective.
 |
|
|
|
|
Duncan McCallum
Postaholic
Joined: 12/07/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7442 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 10/09/14 at 3:06am |
|
Austin in a week!
 |
|
|
The man in the arena.
|
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 10/30/14 at 4:25pm |
|
The SGL's Texas Amateur Championship Series rankings have been updated! Scores now include the Austin Scottish Festival and TCAA's Celtober Cowtown Throwdown and Women's Team Challenge.
Some things have changed. Duncan McCallum has regained the top position in the Amateur Class with Zac Church and Mike Beech close behind. New comer Hayden Baillio makes a splash by winning the class at Celtober. In the Master's Class, Rob Baar stays atop the rankings with Kevin Miller and Tim Carrington gamely trying to make a move, but perhaps too little too late. And, in the Women's class, Brittney Boswell maintains her strangle hold over Teresa Nystrom and Patricia Carrington. But, Olivia Tyler is making a late move in the season and is within striking distance of the podium. Take a look at the rankings here: 2014 TACS Rankings If you will be in Texas on November 8th, make sure to get to the Salado Scottish Gathering in Salado, Texas where the 2014 TACS Championship Awards ceremony will take place. We will be holding an on-site raffle for a 28# weight. Don't miss your chance to pick up a sweet implement to start your off-season. Stay tuned for more news coming from the Scottish Games League . . . |
|
|
|
|
getyoukilt
Groupie 
Joined: 8/28/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 142 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 11/05/14 at 12:37pm |
|
Since Rob insists on throwing every game in Texas,I have a new strategy to pass him. I will not be there. How many points is that ?
"That's not how it works.......that's not how any of this works......" My best to everyone. I miss throwing with this group already. Next year ???????? We shall see. Rob you still have to deal with me if you get east for any games ! |
|
|
" " - Harpo Marx
|
|
|
|
|
BrittneyBoswell
Senior Member
Joined: 10/01/09 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 895 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 11/05/14 at 3:03pm |
|
Kevin - where are y'all now???
|
|
|
Highland Games - The drama is so high, because the stakes are so low.
|
|
|
|
|
Moosie
Senior Member
Joined: 11/19/12 Location: Austin Status: Offline Points: 204 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 11/05/14 at 7:17pm |
Kevin I am definitely going to miss throwing with you. I shall drink a mead tonight in your honor.  Stay thirsty my friend. |
|
|
Jim Dougherty
Ned Pepper: I call that bold talk for a one-eyed fat man. Rooster Cogburn: Fill your hands, you son of a bitch. |
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(1)
Quote Reply
Posted: 11/05/14 at 8:09pm |
|
Kevin, you are currently sitting in second in the rankings. You made the games, you earned the points, you win the prizes.
So, we will have a stand in for you on the podium, unless something changes drastically, and mail you all your swag.  See you at St. Louis, if not sooner. |
|
|
|
|
Moosie
Senior Member
Joined: 11/19/12 Location: Austin Status: Offline Points: 204 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 11/06/14 at 9:36am |
|
Also, don't forget to bring your cash for a chance to win a 28 lb weight for the Old Celt.
"We will be doing an on site raffle for an Old Celt 28# weight. Entry is $10 and you have to be there to enter. Don't miss your chance to pick up a great implement for a measly $10."
|
|
|
Jim Dougherty
Ned Pepper: I call that bold talk for a one-eyed fat man. Rooster Cogburn: Fill your hands, you son of a bitch. |
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 11/12/14 at 7:44pm |
|
Write up coming soon . . .
Here are the SGL inaugural Texas Amateur Championship Series Champions: Robert Baar (Masters), Duncan McCallum (Men's Am), Brittney Boswell (Women's).  |
|
|
|
|
phatmiked
Postaholic
Joined: 4/13/07 Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 11/21/14 at 7:00pm |
|
Follow up on the 28 Pound WFD Raffle that took
place at the Salado Highland Games as part of the SGL Texas Amateur
Championship Series Awards Ceremony.
Kyle Fuller was the lucky winner of an Old Celt block style 28. Have fun with that new weight, Kyle!  |
|
|
|
|
Duncan McCallum
Postaholic
Joined: 12/07/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7442 |
Post Options
Thanks(1)
Quote Reply
Posted: 11/22/14 at 3:27am |
|
Best part of this Ceremony:
Sophie Dickens (to me) "You look like a girl and I don't want you to win. I want Zach to win."
Definitely a Dickens!
|
|
|
The man in the arena.
|
|
|
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
Tweet
|
| Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |
Topic Options
getyoukilt wrote: