Armoured Combat Activities

Friday Afternoon

Youth Armoured Combat Workshop and Practice

On Friday afternoon, between 12 Noon and 4 PM, we will be running a Youth Armoured Combat orientation workshop, followed by armouring up and a practice. 

Youth Armoured Combat is a fun activity for boys and girls aged 6 to 17.  A parent or guardian should attend the workshop sessions with the child, and must be present (and sign a waiver) when the child is practicing.

The workshop will cover a number of topics related to preparations and rules for youth combat, as well as the opportunities for young people, chivalry, and combat in the SCA.

Our DREAM is to inspire those who attend to try out youth combat - our GOAL is give every child who wants a chance to get legally armoured and on the field

To achieve this we request the loan of youth armour or youth hockey equipment (helmets, body protection, elbow and knee pads, gloves) from anyone who can help us. 

NOTE – ATHLETIC CUPS OR JILLS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL YOUTH COMBATANTS AND CANNOT BE LOANED, so parents must purchase these in advance for children who are interested in this activity.

 

Friday Night

 Opening Soirée and Grand Melee

Warm up for the weekend events following opening court.  Meet old friends and greet new faces, and kill them all, at Peregrine’s party.  This will be the first armour inspection of the war, so come dressed to kill (but not get hurt), and bring your dance authorization cards.  Make it a date and don’t be late, or you’ll miss the best dances.

 

Saturday Morning

Arcarius Tourney for Combat Archery

At the castle at 12PM on Saturday just before the war scenarios start. Be there at 11:15AM (inspection closes at 11:55 AM) to have your armour, weapons, and bolts inspected. It is a biathlon style course with live targets, full armour, and live combat ammo.

In order to participate you need 3 things:
- you must have full armour and pass an armour inspection (you may borrow weapons and bolts provided it is arranged before hand)
- you must be authorized in Combat Archery
- you must be an Acarius to an Archos

If you are not an Acarius but still wish to participate you may ask a member of the Order of the Grey Goose Shaft if you may “Acarius for the day” much like the Knights will allow someone to “Squire for the day” at a Squires tournament.

Spectators are more than welcome, there will be no shots fired anywhere near the viewing area.

 

Saturday Afternoon

WAR

Armour inspection starts at 1 PM near the castle.  War scenarios led His Highness Sir Wernar and His Excellency Kirk beginning at 2 PM.  Swords and shields, axes, pikes, and combat archers … and possibly a special guest appearance by siege engines.

Spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer, but please respect the safety lines.

Sunday Afternoon

Avacal Heavy Championship

Tourney to select the next Avacal Champion of Sword, run by His Excellency Sir Vik.

Quad War Unbelted Tourney

New Armored Combat Fighters – looking for more rattan swinging fun? Come participate in the annual event hosted by Her Excellency Inga! Tourney to immediately follow the Heavy Champions tourney on Sunday.  

Format will be double elimination. No weapon or shield restrictions.

Note that unbelted means no knights, no squires, and no sergeants.