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The 49th San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans
The 49th San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans was held once again at the beautiful Brengle Terrace Park in Vista this past weekend, held during our traditional Southern California summer weather of warm, sunny, and scattered clouds; otherwise known as very non-traditional Scottish weather. Let’s just say kilts do have their benefits. From whatever gate visitors entered, they could hear the whistles and calls from the Sheepdog Trials, the clapping and cheering for the Athletic competitors, or the squeals and taps from the Pipe & Drum Bands. A large crowd watched the Athletics, like the Stone Put (similar to shot put) with a Braemar Stone (a 20–26-pound stone), Light and Heavy weights for distance, Light and Heavy Scottish Hammer, Sheaf (tossing a small bundle of hay over a bar using a pitchfork), Weight Over Bar, and everyone’s favorite, the Caber toss. Many took the time to meander through the Clan & Societies tents to find their heritage and learn about their history, name origins, and other stories not found in school history classes. I myself am always happy to stop by my own Scottish family clan heritage tent, surname Robertson for the Clan Donnachaidh..
Winter Juniors West Double Finalist Roni Black to Swim for San Diego State in 2025
Veronica "Roni" Black of Salt Lake City will head south next fall to San Diego to join the SDSU Aztecs Swimming and Diving team. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
RECAP: San Diego Surf captures 2024 ECNL Girls U18/19 National Championship
After three rounds of the best ECNL Girls U18/19 teams battling it out in Seattle, San Diego Surf and Concorde Fire Platinum were the last two teams standing for the U18/19 National Championship. Surf struck first in the opening half when Coco Dorfman made a run past the Concorde Fire...
Place Your Bets! This Is Your Guide to the 2024 Del Mar Horse Racing Season
From Opening Day Parties to Trackside Experiences, Here’s What to Look Forward to This Year. Giddy up! The Del Mar horse racing season is almost here, which means it’s time to snag your tickets, don your fanciest hats and place your bets. Each summer, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club welcomes San Diego locals and visitors for an epic season of racing at one of the top three tracks in the country. And this year, there’s so much in store—from parties and festivals to exciting trackside experiences! Here’s what to look forward to at the 2024 Del Mar horse races.
Oakland (CA) Firefighter Drowns in San Diego, Was Visiting City for California Firefighter Olympics
Jun. 27—A 25-year-old man who died in a drowning at a beach in San Diego early Thursday morning was identified as an Oakland firefighter, officials said. Caeden Laffan joined the Oakland Fire Department in 2019 as a paramedic and firefighter, the department said in a news release. He “was a young enthusiastic member of the Oakland Fire Department, with a bright future ahead of him, and we’re all heartbroken today after learning of this tragic event,” Fire Chief Damon Covington said in a statement.
ECNL Boys 2024 National Playoffs: Day 2 Recap
The second day of ECNL Boys Playoffs at Surf Cup Sports Complex in San Diego featured another full day of action, including games in the U18/19 Champions League, U18/19 North American Cup, U17 Champions League, and the opening day of group play in the U13 and U14 Champions Leagues. In...
High-upside cornerback Braylon Cardwell talks SDSU commitment
The high-upside prospect from Spring Valley (Calif.) Mount Miguel revealed his commitment to San Diego State earlier this week. San Diego State has surpassed a dozen commitments in the current cycle and the local defensive back becomes an intriguing piece of those efforts. Read the full story…. Looking for more...
Nick Christie, Miranda Melville of San Diego Await Fate on Paris Walk Relay
When El Cajon native Nick Christie took first in Saturday’s 20-kilometer race walk at the Olympic Trials, he knew he wasn’t going to the Paris Games in that event. Neither did Chula Vista’s Miranda Melville, runner-up to Robyn Stevens in that 12.4-mile race in Springfield, Oregon. Their...
University of San Diego signs local midfielders Emma Elias and Jenna Rubidoux
SAN DIEGO – Head coach Greg LaPorte and the University of San Diego women’s soccer program have announced the addition of two new Toreros, who joined the active roster this spring. Joining the Toreros are Emma Elias (San Diego, Calif./Mater Dei Catholic HS) and Jenna Rubidoux (San Diego,...
San Diego Wave FC Falls 3-0 to Chicago Red Stars at Snapdragon Stadium
SAN DIEGO (June 28, 2024) – San Diego Wave FC (3-6-6, 15 points) fell 3-0 to the Chicago Red Stars (6-7-2, 20 points) at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday night in front of 24,115 fans. In the 42nd minute, it was Chicago who broke through first off an own goal....
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