Welcome!!
The purpose of the Caledonian Games Association is "to preserve and perpetuate Scottish social manners and customs" as sited in the 1899 Constitution of the Caledonian Society of Umatilla County; and to illuminate the city of Athena and its heritage.
Our shared vision is to sponsor the Caledonian Games, a Scottish Heritage Festival with games, events, entertainment, music, food and dancing that are founded in the Scottish tradition.
Values:
We recognize that Athena City Park is a treasure.
We prize the pleasent atmosphere of Caledonian Games, a gathering time and place where Scots may come together in friendship.
We recognize the bond we have with our rich Scottish heritage and customs.
We uphold the Caledonian Games festival with high standards and great esteem.
Goals:
To present a variety of informative and entertaining events in Scottish customs and traditions.
To encourage respect of the Scottish tradition through knowledge.
To promote a family-oriented festival with activities for spectators and competitors who come from around the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
To generate and administer funds to support the offering of Caledonian Games.
News:
2011 Results are coming in...
2011 Chieftains of the Day
Everett Pixler
Dick Scheibner
Judy Price
Kathy Jensen
Janet Mandaville
Update: The Caledonian Games Committee recently issued a press release regarding this years games.
College Credit:
Athena Caledonian Games History 198-011
One credit course at Blue Mountain Community College
To register new students, contact 541.278.5759
To register existing students, contact bluecc.edu
(Click Distance Learning, click Interactive Learning, drop down to History)
Click, click, click and you’re on
for one history credit!
Welcome Joe Root
This year the Caledonian Games welcome Portland based musician Joe Root as the featured entertainer for 2011. He will be giving several performances during the games (check schedule).
Athena and the Caledonian Games have been featured in Rider magazine. You can read the article here.