Mid Summer’s Defenders
Hosted in-person by
The Shire of Hartwood (Nanaimo, Campbell River, Courtenay, Port Alberni, BC )
Event Summary
Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Thyra Svensdottir
Date: July 26 , 2024 until July, 28 2024
Site opens at: 4:00 PM on July 26th 2024
Site closes at: 3:00 PM on July 28th 2024
Event site:
Camalot
9780 Somers Road
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8N9
Welcome to Hartwood’s Mid Summer’s Defenders
Come to our Camelot in the Heart of Hartwood to see our martial defenders find worthy successors!
Our Archery, Heavy, Rapier and Thrown weapons Defender challenges will all be held in our picturesque ‘Camelot’, nestled in Hartwood’s western woodlands.
Event Fee: Adult non-members $35. Youth 17 and under are free. Members will receive a $10 discount. Make checks payable to SCA – Shire of Hartwood.
Directions: Following Highway 4 west and turn right on to Beaver Creek Rd, at a Y junction (with Comox Trail) follow the only paved option and it’s now become Somers Rd. The property gate (on your left) will be well marked by gate opening.
Schedule: Rapier and Heavy Defenders will take place in the morning, while Archery and Thrown Weapons will be in the afternoon. Schedule is open to some flexibility to ensure the tourneys have the time they need, but check back closer to the event for rough times.
There will also be some bardic workshops, and a period Archery challenge for fun.
Site Notes:
Water: Please be advised the site is remote from stores and lacks potable water or other modern services. Bring your own water.
Fires: There is currently a campfire ban in place. Camp stoves and Propane fire bowls are permitted at this time, subject to change.
Pets: Pets are permitted but must be on leash as per An Tir leash laws. Be aware this is a rural site with local wildlife nearby such as eagles and bears, that could pose a risk to unattended small pups.
Hazards: There is a small, shallow creek on site, with rough access. This is a fish-bearing creek, and the water has not been tested for human consumption. We ask visitors to be respectful and use caution nearby; no dumping grey water into it. There are also quarries nearby with small cliffs/steep banks, though the areas cleared for our use are safe.
This event includes the following activities and/or services:
Royal Presence - Tir Righ
Has Heavy Fighting activities
Has Rapier and/or Cut & Thrust activities
Has Archery activities
Has Thrown Weapon activities
Has Bardic activities
Allows pets (check for details)
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Map UnavailableEvent Schedule
Friday
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 3:00pm | Gate Opens | Site-wide |
| Midnight | Quiet Time | Site-wide |
Saturday
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:00am | Gate Opens | Site-wide |
| 8:30am – 9:00am | Seneschal’s Audience – Rapier and H. Armoured challengers declare. Rapier Inspection to Follow. | List Field |
| 9:00am – 10:30 | Rapier Defender Tourney | List Field |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | H. Armour inspection. List field reset. | List Field |
| 10:45am – 12:15pm | Heavy Armoured Defender Tourney | List Field |
| 12:15pm – 1:00pm | Lunch | Site-wide |
| Also, 12:15pm – 1:00pm | Intro to Campfire Bardic | Class Pavillion |
| 1:00pm – 1:30pm | Seneschal’s Audience – Archer and Thrown Weapons challengers declare. Archery inspection to follow. | Ranged Field |
| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Archery Defender Tourney | Ranged Field |
| Also at 1:30pm | Bardic Challenge and workshop | Class Pavillion |
| 3:00pm – 3:15pm | Thrown Weapons Inspection. | Ranged Field |
| 3:15pm – 4:45pm | Thrown Weapons Defender Tourney | Ranged Field |
| At their Highnesses Discretion | Court | Near list fields |
| Midnight | Quiet time | Site-wide |
Sunday
| Time | Activity | Location |
| TBD | Period Archery Shoot | Ranged Field |
| 3:00pm | Site Closes | Site-wide |
Tournament Information
A visual layout of the site.
Rapier Defender Tourney
Quote, “This year’s rapier tourney is going to be AWESOME!” featuring Camelot-themed off-hand weaponry and RBGs!
Heavy Armoured Defender Tourney
The Heavy Armoured tourney will feature a Valhalla style tourney, with a possible grand melee at the end.
Archery Defender Tourney
Attack the castle, defend your knight, and slay the questing beast!
Thrown Weapons Defender Tourney
The Thrown Weapons tourney will feature a barroom brawl. Pointy weapons everywhere!
Period Archery Tourney
The archery will be a Period Challenge by the Marksman of Seagirt, Lord Maurus Ioinur. All are encouraged to bring period bows and arrows. Some will be provided as loners. Period targets will be used as well, and a prize will be awarded to the winner.
Classes Offered
These are casual, non-credited drop in classes.
Intro to campfire bardic. If Anne can do it so can you!
Saturday, 12:15 – 1
Class Pavillion
Topics include performance anxiety, what to perform, what stops you from performing, hints and tips and whatever else we decide to discuss. Bring pen and paper for notes, and a chair to be comfortable.
Bardic challenge & workshop, with Theodora van Zeeland
Saturday Afternoon, 1:30
I challenge all bards, whether you think you’re a wanna-be or experienced, to come perform your works in progress. I AM NOT INTERESTED IN SHOW-READY PERFORMANCES; DO NOT BRING THEM!* I want the stuff you want to perform like s star, but you think is half-baked, nerve-wracked, awkward, uncomfortable, partway there, has potential, makes you sweat, makes you dream, is on its way, is getting better, still needs practice…. You can perform just for me, or for an audience of your fellow bards. You can perform for feedback, or for practice. This is a safe space to try new things and practice being in front of an audience.
*Bring them to the event, just not to this class.
Please bring a chair for your own comfort.
Heraldic Challenge
Saturday, ongoing
Worksheets can be picked up at Gate
There will be a self-directed heraldry challenge during the event, open to everyone. No previous heraldry knowledge is necessary to participate, though you’ll have some when you’re through! Wordfame, bragging rights, and a few small prizes may be involved, though it’s not a competition.
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