Newbe in Grand Rapids, MI

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   Hi,
I'm interested in trying to get involved in training for and competing in heavy athletics/highland games. I was wondering if there's anyone else around in the West Michigan area who trains for them, or if there are any other resources people could recommend on this side of the state. 
I've been training and competing in bodybuilding for the past couple years, but would like to change gears and get more into the strength sports. I'm very familiar with weight training and all that, and stand about 5'8" 260 lbs, but I can't say I've ever tossed a caber or thrown a stone to save my life. I did see that there's a big games in Alma the 28th, so I was planning to head out to that to try and get a better feel for the events.
Thank you much for any help,
Ben

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Ben Sanda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 5/22/11 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ben Sanda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Newbe in Grand Rapids, MI Posted: 5/22/11 at 1:14pm
	Hi, I'm interested in trying to get involved in training for and competing in heavy athletics/highland games. I was wondering if there's anyone else around in the West Michigan area who trains for them, or if there are any other resources people could recommend on this side of the state. I've been training and competing in bodybuilding for the past couple years, but would like to change gears and get more into the strength sports. I'm very familiar with weight training and all that, and stand about 5'8" 260 lbs, but I can't say I've ever tossed a caber or thrown a stone to save my life. I did see that there's a big games in Alma the 28th, so I was planning to head out to that to try and get a better feel for the events. Thank you much for any help, Ben

C. Smith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Top 10 in the USA - '04 -'11 Joined: 8/30/04 Location: Antarctica Status: Offline Points: 6908939	Post Options Post Reply Quote C. Smith Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 5/24/11 at 1:31am
	Ben - I'm not out your way but if you come to Alma I'm sure you'll find some people out your way.


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	There are several in the Grand Rapids area. Look up Pat Cameron, Jerry Bowersox or Kip Miller.
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Ben Sanda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 5/22/11 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ben Sanda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12/22/11 at 10:36am
	Thanks, I'll try looking them up. I think a powerlifter friend of mine may know Pat...