Heavy Fighting Contests:
  Madrone Heavy Championship                 Saturday Morning
  The winner of this Tourney will serve as Heavy Champion of Madrone for 1 year  —  The rights and obligations of a Madrone Baronial Champion are posted on the Lionheart's website under the "Champions" tab.  Please review those before entering the Tourney.  Look for rules of the tourney as the event nears.
  Battle Chess                   Saturday Afternoon
 

 

 

 Each side of the game will be played by one of the landed Barons represented at the event.  The Barons may employ advisers, if they so choose.  A set of fighters will be chosen by the specified Baron to represent his side.  Efforts will be made to ensure that armaments, numbers, and expertise are fairly distributed between the two sides.  On any given turn, a Baron will specify which fighter(s) is to move where on the field.  After all moves have been made for a given turn, there will be a timed period during which the fighters will “Lay On” from their stationary location on the field.  At the end of the timed period there will be a hold, dead fighters will leave the field, and the next turn will progress.  Before the Chess game begins, all participating Barons should discuss and resolve on the details of the contest.  If more than two Barons will be participating, these discussions between will also determine the order of play.  A Baron may choose to be one of the Fighters on the field.  He may also choose to have a Herald announce his moves to the field.
  Individual Challenge Tourney               Saturday Afternoon
  Any participating fighter can challenge another participating fighter to a bout.  The two fighters will agree on the weapons forms, and the determination of a winner.  They may also agree to the forfeit to be paid by the loser.  They will then await their turn at the field.  When their turn arrives, they will present themselves to the Ladies Gallery, and describe their bout.  After the bout, the participants will present themselves to the Baroness that the winner of the bout was competing for, in the Ladies Gallery.  That Baroness may dispense prizes to winners, or set forfeits for losers.  Participants are encouraged to request the Ladies Gallery to set their forfeits.  Participants are also encouraged to employ a personal Herald to do their presentations to the Ladies Gallery.  The Ladies Gallery will consist of the landed Baronesses represented at the event, and any others they invite to assist them.  Members of the Ladies Gallery need not be all Ladies.  They are encouraged to assist the various Baronesses in determining appropriate prizes or forfeits.
  Children's Favor Tourney Sunday Morning
  Each participant will specify a child (up to age 16) that they will fight for.  Children are encouraged to recruit a fighter who will fight successfully for them.  A prize will be given to the child who inspires the winning fighter.
  Children's Gladiator Tourney           Sunday Morning
  This is a tourney with a twist.  As at the end of a Roman Gladiatorial Fight, the Roman Emperor could decide if the loser was to live or die.  This tourney will have a Children’s Gallery (ages up to 16).  The children will advise a coordinator if the loser of the bout is to count the loss as a death, or if they are to continue fighting with no loss counted against them.  The lists will record a loss or not, based on the coordinator’s interpretation of the children’s wishes.  
 
  Rapier Fighting Contests:
  Madrone Rapier Championship Saturday Morning
  The winner of this Tourney will serve as Rapier Champion of Madrone for 1 year  —  The rights and obligations of a Madrone Baronial Champion are posted on the Lionheart's website under the "Champions" tab.  Please review those before entering the Tourney.  Look for rules of the tourney as the event nears.
  St. Bunstable Protector Tourney      Saturday Afternoon
  The winner of this Tourney will serve as the Protector of the College of Saint Bunstable for 1 year  —  Check with the Seneschal of the College to determine the rights and obligations of a College Champion.  Look for rules of the tourney as the event nears.
  Individual Challenge Tourney               Saturday Afternoon
  Any participating fighter can challenge another participating fighter to a bout.  The two fighters will agree on the weapons forms, and the determination of a winner.  They may also agree to the forfeit to be paid by the loser.  They will then await their turn at the field.  When their turn arrives, they will present themselves to the Ladies Gallery, and describe their bout.  After the bout, the participants will present themselves to the Baroness that the winner of the bout was competing for, in the Ladies Gallery.  That Baroness may dispense prizes to winners, or set forfeits for losers.  Participants are encouraged to request the Ladies Gallery to set their forfeits.  Participants are also encouraged to employ a personal Herald to do their presentations to the Ladies Gallery.  The Ladies Gallery will consist of the landed Baronesses represented at the event, and any others they invite to assist them.  Members of the Ladies Gallery need not be all Ladies.  They are encouraged to assist the various Baronesses in determining appropriate prizes or forfeits.
  Children's Gladiator Tourney           Sunday Morning
  This is a tourney with a twist.  As at the end of a Roman Gladiatorial Fight, the Roman Emperor could decide if the loser was to live or die.  This tourney will have a Children’s Gallery (ages up to 16).  The children will advise a coordinator if the loser of the bout is to count the loss as a death, or if they are to continue fighting with no loss counted against them.  The lists will record a loss or not, based on the coordinator’s interpretation of the children’s wishes.  
  Walk-the-Plank             Sunday Morning
  This is fighting on a narrow strip.  Falling off the strip is interpreted as a death.  
 
  Archery Contests:
  Madrone Archery Championship Saturday Morning
  The winner of this Tourney will serve as Archery Champion of Madrone for 1 year  —  The rights and obligations of a Madrone Baronial Champion are posted on the Lionheart's website under the "Champions" tab.  Please review those before entering the Tourney.  Look for rules of the tourney as the event nears.
  Royal Rounds
  There will be an All-Day competition for Most Royal Rounds by a Barony.  This is for a point to be counted for Field of Cloth of Gold contests.  Those not in a barony can declare for any barony they desire and shoot. Saturday
  Novelty:  Tic Tac Toe

Saturday — Sunday
  Novelty:  Wreath Shoot

Saturday — Sunday
  Novelty:  Wand Shoot

Saturday — Sunday
  Equestrian Archery  
 
  Equestrian Contests:
  Speed Quintain Tournament with Heralds                                         Saturday Afternoon
   

Bring your Herald, dress up and show off your skills — This will be part of the Field of Cloth of Gold contests, so both Riders and Heralds are encouraged to arrange to represent a Barony.

Riders and Heralds will line up in two groups at opposite ends of the tilt.  Through their heralds, riders will challenge each other to matches at the Speed Quintain.  The goal of this game is to strike the central target with a lance before your opponent can do so.  This game requires speed, skill, and a well-trained horse.  It is an ideal exercise to train for the Joust, as it involves many of the same skills. 

  
  Courier Challenge                                          Sunday Morning
   

Find out how effective you and your horse are as a Courier team — Defeat bandits and overcome obstacles on your way to retrieve a message and deliver it to your Captain.  Two courses will be set up to keep things moving quickly. 

 
  Ground Crew Class                                          Saturday Morning
    A great way to start getting involved with SCA Equestrian activities —  After an introduction to safety around horses, learn how to set up equipment for some of the most common games, hand off weapons to riders, re-set equipment and keep the activities running smoothly and efficiently for maximum fun and safety.  The best view is from right on the field!  
 
  Non-Martial Contests:
  Field Herald Contest          To Be Announced
  A list of period names will be provided.  Heralds will compete to properly pronounce these names.
  Iron Needle Competition               Saturday Morning
  The participants will arrange themselves into teams.  Each team will have to name itself, and designate which Barony it competes for.  The teams will receive their materials at 10:00 AM on Saturday, and turn in finished products at evening court on Sunday. They may bring their own scissors.  They will be provided with all other materials.  No mechanical processes, such as sewing machines or glue guns, are allowed.  All work must be done onsite.  Finished products must be modeled for the reaction of the populace before judging is complete.
  Dessert Potluck on the Eric            Saturday Evening
  Madronans are encouraged to bring delicious dessert contributions (single serving portions or larger).  The Potluck will be held on the Erics on Saturday evening, following Court.  Then come and share and socialize at the end of a very busy Saturday.  
 
 

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