Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Scottish Athletes

Upholding the traditions of Scottish Heavy Athletics in the Rocky Mountain region since 1978.

Who we are.

RMSA hosts athletic competitions at Highland Games in the Rocky Mountain Region: Grand Junction, Colorado (May); Cheyenne, Wyoming (June); Colorado Springs (June); Elizabeth, Colorado (July), Denver (August), and Estes Park, Colorado (September). RMSA athletes also compete in surrounding states, including Arizona, California, Kansas, Oklahoma.Texas and Utah. 

Competition classes are divided by age, gender and ability. They include Amateur Men's and Women's A, B and C, Lightweight (under 200 for men and under 150 for women), and Masters (40 and older). Professional athletes are invited to some festivals as well. 

​Group practices are held in Fort Collins, Fort Lupton.Arvada, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Grand Junction and Cheyenne. These provide novices with opportunities to try their hand at Heavy Events and learn about the culture and camaraderie that make Highland Games so much fun.​