Who:  Anyone  who is passionate about promoting Scottish Heavy Events can become an Ancient Athlete regardless of race, religion, gender or ethnic heritage. You don't have to be an athlete or Celtic to join us!!! 

Benefits:

• Join Ancient Athletics makes you a member of the St. Andrew's Society of Central Illinois

• Teach and learn Scottish Heavy Events

• Early registration to all Ancient Athletic events

• One free registration at an Ancient Athletic hosted game

• Research, organize, plan and host highland games, demos, special events, and charity work.

• Learn to judge and score keep

• Learn to make equipment - Weights and sheaf

• Access to practice equipment

• Be part of Ancient Athletic Demo Team. 

• Access to Ancient Athletic Rover for out-of-town events/games.

• Access to St. Andrew Society of Central Illinois dinners, parties, meetings and events. 

• Eligible for board positions with Ancient Athletics and/or the St. Andrew's Society

• Member only awards at annual bonfire

• Access to member only chat and newsletter 

• Member only discounts for hotels 

• Invites to "night on the town" events

How:

1. MUST become a member of the St. Andrew Society of Central Illinois by completing the membership application HERE

   • Renewals are due each year on St. Andrew's Day each November. 

   • Is there a cost? Yes, Ancient Athletics is part of the St. Andrew Society and the cost helps pay for events, insurance, newsletters, etc.

2. After Paying your dues, email scottishheavyevents@gmail.com and let them know that you are registered. That's it.