Welcome to the group. You'll enjoy competing. You might want to re-think making your first appearance at a games in Scotland. They usually have different rules about who they let throw in their games. Some games are considered invitational and some are open. But you might have to be able to meet certain requirements before moving on. You might want to check with the AD for the games to see what they allow. That's good to do for any place. Many have pre-registration that fills up well before the event day.

I just finished my first competition and I wish I had more than 3 weeks to prepare. Its fun and the guys I threw with were all very helpful. I wish I had someone close to practice with. Someone with experience that is. I don't want to start any bad habits that a pro could spot out.

Best of luck, and let us know what you decide.