Sausage?

I have a sausage question for the competitors around here.

I've been practicing making my own sausage for awhile, getting ready for the American royal invitational. Another competitor I know was surprised I'd attempt that.

Apparently, he and his team buys sausage from a butcher, and cooks that at the comps.

Is this common? What does everyone else here do? Homemade or store bought?

whoops. i meant open. i expect it will be a while before we get into the invitational.