Join us on May 10, 2008, for a day of Fighting, Classes and other fun activities at our Heavy Weapons Tourney and Martial Schola. The event will be held at the Wildwood Sports Center, 5740 Fikes Rd, Elbridge NY, 13060 and will be open for the event from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. May 10, 2008.

The tournament will start with a bear pit tourney, followed by either a single or double elimination tournament, followed by a melee. There will be overall winners for the bear pit and single/double elimination tourneys. The melee however has a twist. The top two Baronial finishers from the previous two formats will be the commanders for the melee teams. All other fighters wishing to participate will be picked from a pool by the commanders. The commander whose team wins the melee finale will, with acceptance of the responsibility and approval from the Baron and Baroness of Delftwood, become the next Heavy Weapons Champion of Delftwood. As this tournament will determine who is to be the next Heavy Weapons Champion of Delftwood, it will test stamina, individual prowess, and leadership. We hope to be able to utilize a castle-like/town format for the melee using existing structures on site. There will be time for pick-ups and other melee practices to go along with a number of planned, martial-related classes. Bring your whooping sticks and be prepared for a smashing good time.

Classes will be offered in a variety of subjects, with a complete list available on our website.

There will be a German themed feast, presented by Lady Felicity Flußmüllnerin and Lord Fridrich Flußmüllner (Ciarrai & Fred Eaton, 4185 Coye Rd Jamesville, NY 13078, 315-469-1806, ciarrai.eaton@gmail.com ), to whom you should direct dietary concerns. Feast will be limited to 50 people, so please reserve early.

There will be a cash lunch available, provided by the Wildwood Sports Center.

The cost is as follows: Site fees for Adults: $5.00, Children 6 – 14: $3.00, Children 5 and under: free. Feast is an additional fee. Feast for Adults: $7.00, Children 6 – 14: $3.00, Children 5 and under: free. There will be a $3.00 non-member surcharge for all non-discounted fees collected at the door. Please make checks to "Sca Inc., Barony of Delftwood."

Reservations should be directed to "SCA Inc., Barony of Delftwood/P.O. Box 6694/Syracuse, NY 13217." For all other questions, please contact the Autocrat: Moniczka Poznanska, (Martha Powers) 223 East Ave #2B, Syracuse, NY 13224 (315)396-0987 moniczka@twcny.rr.com

Class List

Taking the Brush - Solveig Throndardottir
A hands-on introduction to Japanese Calligraphy

Making Quill Pens - Robert lE’Etourdi
In this class, the student will learn the techniques to turn a feather into a pen of high enough quality to calligraph scrolls. The class will also include a discussion of period inks.

Intro to Combat Archery - Iain mac an Bhaird
Class will cover a discussion of the rules and standards for this weapons form along
with a chance to give it a try!

CA/Siege Primer for Line Fighters - Iain mac an Bhaird
Do you know the difference between an arrow and a ballista bolt? More importantly, do you know if you're dead or not when you've been hit? Come and get a quick primer on which is which and what it means when you've been hit. Tips on how to stay alive included.

Field Heraldry - Ly Petronilla Goodwin
Tips & discussion on the fine art of Field Heraldry

Fencing Armor - Ly Fenris McGill
How to make your own fencing armor, a punch-tester will be available.

Simple Period Poetry Forms - Baroness Clarice Roan
Instructional class covering basic poetic terms and teaching a period form. Participants will be writing in class, and we will end with an impromptu bardic circle. Class length is approx. 1 hour.

Basic Dagger Fighting - Ld Phillipe the Shamed
an introductory class on dagger fighting in the SCA with hands on training so fencing gear is recommended

Melee Tactics Roundtable - Master John the Pell
Come talk melee tactics with Master John the Pell

Dueling 101 History & Philosophy of the Duel - Ld Benedict Fergus atte Mede
This is an introductory survey class discussing the origin, development and process of the duel of honor. This is a lecture, Q&A style class, no equipment or exercise space is required.

Fencing 104 Sword in Hand - Ld Fergus
The four basic Italian hand positions as described by Capo Ferro, Agrippa and others will be explained, and put into practice.

Pole vs Pole - Don Rian Gortyroyan
Discussion of general concepts & rudimentary maneuvers to assist students with polearm combat

Second Course
Swiss chard and mushroom cheese tart
Barley and lentils
Marinated Beef
Glazed Purple Carrots and Parsnips

Third Course
Pan-fried Apple Cake

Directions:

From the South, North or East:

Take your best route to I690 westbound in Syracuse. Take the exit for Hwy 695, follow Hwy 695 to Hwy 5. Going west on Highway 5 (towards Auburn), watch for the Ford Dealership on the right. Fikes Rd will be just before the dealership on the right. The site is less than a half mile, on the right.

From the West:

Make you best way to Hwy 5. Take Hwy 5 through Auburn and Elbridge After you go thru Elbridge, keep your eyes out for a Ford dealership on the left. Fikes Rd will be just after the dealership on the left. The site is less than a half mile on the right.