Banner War/Aquaterra Champions

Site Fees

Fee Type	Cost*
Adult Non-Member – Weekend	$30
Adult Non-Member – Saturday ONLY	$20
Adult Non-Member – Sunday ONLY	$20
Adult SCA Member – Weekend	$25
Adult SCA Member – Saturday ONLY	$15
Adult SCA Member – Sunday ONLY	$15
Youth 0-17 years of age	FREE

Event Schedule

Time	Activity	Location
Friday, September 13, 2019
12:00	Site opens for Merchants and Setup Crew
3:00 PM – 11:59 PM	Gate Open to the Populace
Saturday, September 14, 2019
08:00 AM	Gate Open to the Populace
09:00 AM	Opening Court, Banner War Team Processional	Main Hall
10:00 AM	Armor Inspections start	Various locations for activities
11:00 AM	All competitions start
5:00 PM	Banner War Evening Court	Main Hall
8:00 PM	Heavy Fighter Stand Up Tourney, Bardic Circle, & Adult Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, September 15, 2019
08:00 AM	Gate Open to the Populace
09:00 AM	Champions: Opening Court, Declarations of competitors	Main Hall
10:00 AM	Champion Competitions Begin
1:00 PM	Champions Closing Court
4:00 PM	Site Closes

 

Meal Information

Siege Cooking: War Point

New rule: Each team must include at least one person who has never entered a siege cooking contest before.

“You are at war in a land far from home. It is September 15th and you’ve been besieging the enemy’s castle since the end of June. You are running low on supplies and reinforcements are not coming. You have raided the countryside nearly bare, the crops have been trampled, the livestock eaten or run away. Tomorrow you are going to make a final assault on the castle. Your commander wishes you to prepare a dish to inspire the troops using your remaining supplies.”

• One team per household please.
• All food items will be supplied.
• Pick up supplies and instructions after Saturday morning court from Maestra Fiamma at my camp (group camp 1).
• Judging of completed entries begins at 3 PM.
• Be prepared to taste and judge each others entries!
• Contact Maestra Fiamma with any questions.

Tournament Information

Fighter Cards and Inspections

If you are planning on engaging in any combat activities at Banner War / Champions, your fighter card must be current. We will be checking them. All armor inspections will be conducted by the MIC and their staff. In-house inspection will not be allowed.

 

Heavy Armored Combat Banner War Scenarios: War Points

Team vs Team in a round robin format in the woods and multiple locations around site.

 

Rapier Combat War Scenarios:  War Points

Team vs Team in a round robin format in the woods and escort battles and possibly two 30 minute bear pit rounds.  

 

A&S Contest: War Point

Where: At the A&S Pavilion across from Merchants Row

When: Saturday after court. Entries due by Saturday at 10 am. Award announced at Evening Court. Will be returned to owners following Evening Court.

Objects will be on display all day in the A&S Pavilion for the populace.

What: Any object made or under construction that is historically related to combat, war,  troop support, etc.

Documentation Required:

• 1 paragraph – Must define how the object is related to warfare, combat or troops.
• 1 paragraph to 3 pages – Describe era and culture, use and construction of the object. No specific format required.

Presentation: None

Judging: 3 judges will review and score the objects based on their appropriateness, creativity, construction and aesthetics, usability and presentation, including the documentation.

 

Family Games: War Point(s)

All events begin at the Family Games pavilion (across the road from Merchant Row).

Family games will definitely include pictures to color, beads to string, beanbags to toss, board games to play, and castle carpet.

Games may also include bocce tournaments, Kubb, table games (9 mens morris, chess, backgammon, game of the goose, mancala, shut the box, senet) or others. Complete details will be available on site.

 

Heavy Fighter: Stand-Up Tourney: War Point

As the sky darkens and night begins, our honorable fighters will join us for a contest.

…A popularity contest.
The most loved and entertaining fighter will be the victor, chosen by the attending crowd’s cheers and applause.

Our great Aquaterra fighters must demonstrate not only mighty martial prowess, but also an ability to win over the populace. This contest will serve to show that one can have a good laugh and a good time alongside with a display of skill and chivalry.

Those who wish to participate should keep in mind that it is a stand up tourney. You are highly encouraged to dress the part. Dress to impress! – and maybe get a laugh or two. Impressive attire is welcome but if you decide to go the silly route we may love you all the more.

 

SUNDAY – CHAMPIONS

Heavy Armored Combat: Baronial Championship

Heavy Fighter: Bear Pit

This grueling scenario is two 20-minute bear-pit rounds.

Heavy Champion, to me, represents being a paragon of virtue and strength; being humble and gracious; and very clearly skilled in combat. I also feel health and fitness go hand in hand with these ideals. 

The victor stays in the center. Each successive fighter attempts to defeat the fighter in the center. The fighter in the center earns a point with every win. The challenger, if victorious, takes over the center; this does not also award a point. The losing fighter must report to Lists who won so Lists can keep track of the score. Double kills are mutually destructive. Both fighters go back to the line; two new fighters step up; and the victor claims the center.

Once we have our winners (one from each pit), after a small break we will run a best two out of three fight, and, to emphasize the virtues of fitness and strength, two successive victories are required to win. 

In the interest of fairness and chivalry, those entrants who have already proven their stamina and might (such as, but not necessarily limited to, Knights or Royal peers) a minor point handicap may be imposed to even the playing field.

Fighters who do NOT wish to fight for the championship may also participate. These fights do not award points towards the victory tally, but will provide a wider, deeper field for the would-be Champion to overcome.

Do YOU have what it takes to be Aquaterra’s Heavy Champion?

 

Rapier Championship: Baronial Championship

Round robin or London Masters type tournaments based on number of fighters and current champions preference.

 

Thrown Weapons: Baronial Championship

 

Youth and Family Activities

Saturday:

Family Games: War Point(s)

All events begin at the Family Games pavilion (across the road from Merchant Row).

Family games will definitely include pictures to color, beads to string, beanbags to toss, board games to play, and castle carpet.

Games may also include bocce tournaments, Kubb, table games (9 mens morris, chess, backgammon, game of the goose, mancala, shut the box, senet) or others. Complete details will be available on site.

Sunday:

 

Volunteer Information

Volunteers needed and possibly win a War Point!!!!

Enquire with the Event Stewards for where you may be of the most help.

 

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