Baroness’ Birthday/Rapier Defender’s Tourney

Hosted by

The Barony of Lions Gate (Vancouver, BC )

Event Summary

Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Ceara inghean ui Mhadadhain
Date: November 7 , 2009
Site opens at: 12:00 AM on November 7th 2009
Site closes at: 12:00 AM

Event site:
The Agriplex at the Cloverdale Rodeo Grounds
6050A 176th St. Cloverdale, BC V3S 4E7

Come join the Barony of Lions Gate as
we celebrate Baroness Caitrin with a Winter Tourney in honour
of Her Birthday.  There will be lots to do and
see!  There will be two rapier tournaments – Lions Gate
Defender and Gerhard’s Riposte.  There will be the
Annual Unbelted Heavy Tournament.  Perhaps there will be
something of the A&S variety as well to round things
out.   And if that’s not enough, there will be
dancing, games, music, Pied Piper, merchants and socializing
too.  The complete details will be available online via
the Kingdom Calendar.  It will be updated
regularly.  If there is info you need and it’s not
there, please contact the Autocrat.

Tournaments

Lions
Gate
Defender of Rapier
Tournament
The Baron and Baroness
would like all competitors in the defender tourney to know
that as a part of this rank, the two victors this day will be
expected over the next year to:

• Defend Their Excellencies and the
  Barony of Lions Gate against all who would take up arms
  against Them whenever possible;
• When present, to join us at Our
  courts;
• Represent the Barony when travelling
  to other branches;
• Attend the three major local events,
  being Banquet, Baronesses and May Bardic;
• Compete in the name of Lions Gate
  over the next year; and,
• Swear fealty to their Excellencies or
  Lions Gate or an oath of service to the
  Barony.

The Rapier Defender’s tourney details
will be confirmed at Court.  You must be present at the
Rapier Invocation at Opening Court first thing in the morning
(see schedule) in order to compete for Lions Gate Defender of
Rapier.

Those competitors holding
champion/defender titles from other branches or planning on
competing in other branch competitions for the next year
should speak with the Baron or Baroness.

Gerhard’s
Riposte
Tournament
We will be celebrating
in tournament the anniversary of “Gerhard’s Riposte”
(formerly known as Fibreglass Champion).  This is a
tournament for ALL Fighters authorized for less than a year
or unauthorized.  You must also have patron to recommend
and be accepted by the Master of Blades, who will be advised
by attending White Scarves.  Questions about the tourney
format can be directed to our Master of Blades, HL Warwick
Drakkar.

Continuing with a new tradition started
last year, there will also be a Chivalry prize awarded to a
rapier fighter in Dona Lasairiona inghean Uilliam na
Seoltadh’s name.

Heavy
Tournament
The heavy tourney will
follow some of the Lions Gate traditions.  To enter the
lists, you must do two things:

1.        
Bring an item for the prize table
2.         Challenge
a Knight to a round (this does not count as a death for the
tourney).

Belted fighters will be included in the
tourney fighting till the quarterfinals.  If there are
enough Knights participating (and if eric space allows), we
will branch off into two separate tourneys, so that when the
day is through we will have both an unbelted and a belted
winner for the day.  There will be a prize for the
winners of these tourneys, and everyone will be able to
participate in the prize table.

Please note that
the Sergeant who excels for the day in fighting will be
awarded the Boar Spear for the next year; a tribute from Sir
Gerhard Kendal of Westmoreland.

Lists
Lists
will open immediately after Opening Court.  Heavy and
Rapier fighting is scheduled to begin at 11:00 promptly as we
only have the Alice McKay Hall until 3:00pm.  Please
pass the word to all fighters.

Rapier
Lists:   Dame Elena de
Mainslwarin
Heavy
Lists:  HL
Algae  

Arts
& Sciences
Contest
“Inspirations”

Since this a big tourney day, let’s
have a contest on inspiring our fighters to win.  Create
a favour or some other token to inspire and bring it to the
event to be displayed with your name and who your inspiration
is for the day.  No documentation
required.

There will be a prize for the favourite
entry selected by Her Excellency, Baroness Caitrin, and the
favourite of the Populace.  To vote, drop a coin of any
denomination (ie. pennies, quarters, loonies) into the
appropriate box.   Voting will begin after morning
Court once the display has been set
up.   Funds collected
through the voting will be donated to the local food
bank.

Games
Tournament by HL Uilliam and
HL Caitrina

Merchants
Merchants
are very welcome!   There is no merchanting fee but
pre-registration is required due to very limited space. 
Merchants who have not pre-registered may not be given space
to sell their wares as a result. Merchanting will be in
Shannon Hall only however if you wish to brave the elements,
space could be arranged outdoors as well.

Please note that at this time, merchant
registration is complete and spots are
full.  There is space for roving merchants
however. 

Merchant
Coordinator:  Lord Adam
Fairamay

Pied
Piper
Activities for children will be available
at the event during the day.  All children must be
accompanied by an adult during participation.  Remember,
this is not a babysitting service.

Pied Piper:  Baron
Stefano di Armani

Day Food
Food
during the day will be available from the Cloverdale Rodeo
Concession from 11 am to 3 pm. 

Potluck
and Tavern
Reviving the tradition of
Tourney’s in the past….we’re having a potluck! 
Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their recipe
or at least to note if their dish has any common allergens in
it (ie. nuts, wheat, dairy).  Please make a dish enough
for 10 people.  There is a kitchen on site for cooling
and warming but no cooking.

According to first letter of your
mundane last name:

A-D:     Salads, breads,
cheese, pickles
E-J:      Rice, pasta and taters
K-M:     Meats
N-R:     All things veggie
S-Z:     Desserts 

This is a guide so if you really wish,
if you have something that is your specialty and/or are dying
to try a period dish, by all means do so.
There will be a prize for best
presentation of a dish!  The tavern in the evening will be
hosted by the Cloverdale Rodeo. 

Potluck
coordinator:  Lady Myrrim de
Lancaster  

Volunteers
Oh
yes, you are very much needed!  List runners, tourney
heralds, waterbearers, set up, take down, gate, etc, etc,
etc.  You know the drill.  If you can loan your
precious time for even one small task, please contact Ceara
at ccaunce@shaw.ca.  Your efforts will be
rewarded!

Other
Information

• Need crash space? Billeting can be
  arranged if you need it.
• HERALDRY! 
  There will be a heraldry consulting table so bring in your
  ideas, paperwork, etc.  Black Talbot will be at the
  event to receive College of Heralds submissions as well –
  save on postage!
• 
  SCRIBAL!  The Principality Scribe will
  be tucked away at a table somewhere working on charters and
  such.  If you want to learn, paint, pick up or drop
  off charters, go find her.  HL Elspeth of Selwoode, at
  your service.

Schedule
(subject to changes, as always)  UPDATED
8:00 am
               
Site opens for set up crew
9:00 am
               
Event and Lists Open
10 – 10:30 am        
Opening Court including Rapier Defender Tourney
Invocation
11:00 am
              
Heavy Tourney Begins – Promptly as we
only have Alice McKay Hall until
3:00 pm 
                            
Defender of Rapier Tourney Begins
                           
(Gerhard’s Riposte immediately after Rapier tourney)
11 am – 3 pm         Cloverdale
food concession open
3:00
pm                
Alice McKay Hall Closes
5:30 pm
         
      Potluck and Tavern Open (after
Court)
7:00 pm
               
Baronial Court
                           
After Court – Dancing and Games
10:30
pm              
Tavern Closes
11:00
pm              
Clean up begins
Midnight               
Site Closes

Site
Fees
      Adult
SCA Members ……………………. $12
      Adult Non-SCA Members
……………… $15
      Minors
(13-18)……………………………….. $5
      Child 12 &
Under………………………… Free
      Family
Cap*………………………………… $30
(*Family Cap:  Max 2 Adults & their minor children,
modern immediate family only.  Does not include
NMS.)

 All fees listed are in Canadian
funds; USD accepted at par.  Make cheques payable to
‘Barony of Lions Gate.

Location
The
Shannon Hall at the Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition
Fairgrounds located at 6050A – 176 Street, Cloverdale, BC,
V3S 4E7.