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My kids (and some random other kid to their left) training for battle at the Sacramento Valley Scottish Games and Gathering. But of course, they pretended they were training to go into the arena. And every time the cannon fired, they looked at each other and said, "Another tribute dead ?" And yes, they kept track of how many tributes died. I half-expected them to check the night sky for the Panem seal & list of names.

BTW - while my daughter tossed the spear precisely as instructed and had it landing point in the ground as their trainer told them to do, my son hit the target 4 of 5 throws though less elegantly.

Marching onto the green to compete.

Sacramento Valley Scottish Games and Gathering

Can't tell her clan affiliation (pretty sure no tartan includes pink !) but she was definitely out to slay something. Grass blades & clover felt the sting of her mighty (rubbery) blade.

Heavy athletics @ the Sacramento Valley Scottish Games and Gathering.

Part of one of the pipe bands competing at the Sacramento Valley Scottish Games and Gathering, walking onto the green.