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:'''Date'''  
:'''Date'''  
     May XL/2009
     May 15 - 18 XL/2009
:'''Branch'''  
:'''Branch'''  
[[Montengarde]] (Calgary, Alberta) with the active help of the Lethbridge Medieval society (Former Shire Of [[Windwyrm]])
[[Montengarde]] (Calgary, Alberta) with the active help of the Lethbridge Medieval society (Former Shire Of [[Windwyrm]])
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:'''Site'''
:'''Site'''
City of Fort McLeod
Fort McLeod Fish and Game park, Fort McLeod, Alberta
:'''Weather'''  
:'''Weather'''  
Warm, High winds
Warm, High winds
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Site will open Friday May 15, 2009 at noon
Site will open Friday May 15, 2009 at noon
Site will close Monday May 18, 2009 at 5 p.m.
Site will close Monday May 18, 2009 at 5 p.m.
   
   


Tentative Schedule:
Tentative Schedule:


Saturday
Saturday


8:00 – 8:45 Pelican meeting
8:00 – 8:45 Pelican meeting


9:00 – 9:45 Chivalry meeting
9:00 – 9:45 Chivalry meeting


9:00 - Lists open for Crown Tournament
9:00 - Lists open for Crown Tournament


9:00 - Archery sign up, inspection & practice
9:00 - Archery sign up, inspection & practice


9:00 - Lists open for Rapier Cadet Tournament (main erics)
9:00 - Lists open for Rapier Cadet Tournament (main erics)


9:30 – 11:00 Rapier Cadet Tournament
9:30 – 11:00 Rapier Cadet Tournament


9:45 - Archery Tournament begins, practice ends (Range will close for the Crown Tournament)
9:45 - Archery Tournament begins, practice ends (Range will close for the Crown Tournament)


10:00 – 10:45 Laurel meeting
10:00 – 10:45 Laurel meeting


11:00 - Lists close for Crown Tournament
11:00 - Lists close for Crown Tournament


11:00 – 11:30 Order of the White Scarf meeting
11:00 – 11:30 Order of the White Scarf meeting


12:00 - Morning Court
12:00 - Morning Court
   
   
- Processional and Invocation of the lists following court
- Processional and Invocation of the lists following court


- Crown Tournament Begins after invocation (main erics)             
- Crown Tournament Begins after invocation (main erics)             


- Cut & Thrust Demo Tournament (main erics) - before evening court   
- Cut & Thrust Demo Tournament (main erics) - before evening court   


-Rose/LoVE meeting at Royal Pavillion during Cut & Thrust Demo         
-Rose/LoVE meeting at Royal Pavillion during Cut & Thrust Demo         


Evening Court - following the cut and thrust demo
Evening Court - following the cut and thrust demo


4:00 - Siege training for all gentles who were in the THUA siege class.  
 
4:00 - Siege training for all gentles who were in the THUA siege class.
 


9:30 – 10:00 Order of the Grey Goose meeting
9:30 – 10:00 Order of the Grey Goose meeting


10:00 - Siege & Archery night shoot!
10:00 - Siege & Archery night shoot!
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  Sunday
  Sunday


  8:00 – 8:30 Financial Meeting
  8:00 – 8:30 Financial Meeting


  8:30 – 9:30 Curia
  8:30 – 9:30 Curia


  9:00 - Lists open for White Scarves & Champion Tournament
  9:00 - Lists open for White Scarves & Champion Tournament


- Siege tutorial for armored combatants  
- Siege tutorial for armored combatants  


  9:30 – 10:30 Noble Estate
  9:30 – 10:30 Noble Estate


- Lists open for Squire's Tournament
- Lists open for Squire's Tournament


- White Scarves and Champions Tournament begins
- White Scarves and Champions Tournament begins


- Open Range, Royal Rounds
- Open Range, Royal Rounds


10:00 - Squire's Tournament (main erics)
10:00 - Squire's Tournament (main erics)


11:00 - Rose/LoVE meeting at Royal Pavillion  
11:00 - Rose/LoVE meeting at Royal Pavillion  


12:00 noon - Closing Court
12:00 noon - Closing Court


In addition to the Crown Tournament to choose the Heirs of the Lion Thrones, there will be plenty of  Merchants, Arts and Sciences displays, a Friday night Pas des Arms, competitions in rapier, archery, thrown weapons and demonstrations of siege weapons! Come and experience Avacal’s famous hospitality!
In addition to the Crown Tournament to choose the Heirs of the Lion Thrones, there will be plenty of  Merchants, Arts and Sciences displays, a Friday night Pas des Arms, competitions in rapier, archery, thrown weapons and demonstrations of siege weapons! Come and experience Avacal’s famous hospitality!


''Site Fee''
''Site Fee''
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Children 9 years and under – No Charge
Children 9 years and under – No Charge
   
   


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Unpaid members that are also merchants will be charged the following based on space requirements:
Unpaid members that are also merchants will be charged the following based on space requirements:


20X20 = $30 + gate fee + NMS                                 
20X20 = $30 + gate fee + NMS                                 
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All fees are in Canadian dollars
All fees are in Canadian dollars


Site Information:
Site Information:


Camp space reservations
Camp space reservations
   
   
Camp reservations will be taken by Lady Isibel svindanda  who will take your reservation by email or phone.  She will require the following information:
Camp reservations will be taken by Lady Isibel svindanda  who will take your reservation by email or phone.  She will require the following information:


   
   
1. Tent Size (in feet)
1. Tent Size (in feet)
2. Preference for a Quiet or Noisy area
2. Preference for a Quiet or Noisy area
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Phone (403) 230-2641 (mka Tammy Giles)
Phone (403) 230-2641 (mka Tammy Giles)


   
   
While loading, unloading or waiting in line in your vehicle, the event steward team would ask that you turn off the ignition and respect the "no idling" policy.  Idling your vehicle contributes to both noise and air pollution, so please while entering, loading, unloading or exiting the campsite, please "muzzle your dragon" and turn off the ignition until you are ready to drive!
While loading, unloading or waiting in line in your vehicle, the event steward team would ask that you turn off the ignition and respect the "no idling" policy.  Idling your vehicle contributes to both noise and air pollution, so please while entering, loading, unloading or exiting the campsite, please "muzzle your dragon" and turn off the ignition until you are ready to drive!


Please check back to the website for a map of the site, merchant and schedule information.
Please check back to the website for a map of the site, merchant and schedule information.
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This event will take place at the Fish and Game Park in Fort MacLeod, Alberta, a two hour drive south of the Calgary International Airport. (there is no street address).   
This event will take place at the Fish and Game Park in Fort MacLeod, Alberta, a two hour drive south of the Calgary International Airport. (there is no street address).   
   
   
This site is not handicap friendly and all vehicles will be moved to designated parking as soon as practical after unloading.  Alcohol is permitted in period containers and the legal drinking age in Alberta is 18 years old. No smoking except in designated areas and you may smoke in your personal campspace.  Pets are welcome but they must be kept leashed, under control at all times and cleaned up after.
This site is not handicap friendly and all vehicles will be moved to designated parking as soon as practical after unloading.  Alcohol is permitted in period containers and the legal drinking age in Alberta is 18 years old. No smoking except in designated areas and you may smoke in your personal campspace.  Pets are welcome but they must be kept leashed, under control at all times and cleaned up after.


The campground is large and well treed. Above ground firepits are permitted and there are several large permanent fire pits on site, with several piles of cut wood for burning that can be used without cost.
The campground is large and well treed. Above ground firepits are permitted and there are several large permanent fire pits on site, with several piles of cut wood for burning that can be used without cost.


The site has two water wells which can provide wash water.  It is not potable water, so please bring your own drinking water.  The site is also bordered by the Old Man River so please be aware and keep an eye on your pets and children!  
 
The site has two water wells which can provide wash water.  It is not potable water, so please bring your own drinking water.  The site is also bordered by the Old Man River so please be aware and keep an eye on your pets and children!
 
 


Between the eric and merchant areas, there is a well maintained, working Medicine Wheel.  Although the Medicine Wheel will be accessable to everyone, the stones are not to be moved or tampered with under any circumstances.   
Between the eric and merchant areas, there is a well maintained, working Medicine Wheel.  Although the Medicine Wheel will be accessable to everyone, the stones are not to be moved or tampered with under any circumstances.   


RV hookups are available at the adjacent Daisy May Campground which has full amenities including laundry facilities and hot showers  http://www.daisymaycampground.com/   
RV hookups are available at the adjacent Daisy May Campground which has full amenities including laundry facilities and hot showers  http://www.daisymaycampground.com/   


The showers are pay-per use showers, two stalls per gender and cost $1.00 coin for 7 minutes of hot water.
The showers are pay-per use showers, two stalls per gender and cost $1.00 coin for 7 minutes of hot water.


Directions:
Directions:


Make your best way to the town of Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Canada. At the west edge of town, just past the Fort Museum, look for the Lyndon Road Sign opposite the Shell station. Turn onto the paved road and head down the hill. Go past the Daisy May Campground and look for signs.
Make your best way to the town of Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Canada. At the west edge of town, just past the Fort Museum, look for the Lyndon Road Sign opposite the Shell station. Turn onto the paved road and head down the hill. Go past the Daisy May Campground and look for signs.  
 


The town of Fort Macleod is a two-minute drive away from the event site.  It is a thriving community that offers multiple hotels and motels, gas, grocery and liquor stores and many other amenities.
The town of Fort Macleod is a two-minute drive away from the event site.  It is a thriving community that offers multiple hotels and motels, gas, grocery and liquor stores and many other amenities.


http://www.fortmacleod.com/
http://www.fortmacleod.com/


  Estimated Travel times as per MapQuest.ca
  Estimated Travel times as per MapQuest.ca  
 


From Calgary International Airport
From Calgary International Airport
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2 hours
2 hours
From Seattle, WA
From Seattle, WA



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Date
    May 15 - 18 XL/2009
Branch

Montengarde (Calgary, Alberta) with the active help of the Lethbridge Medieval society (Former Shire Of Windwyrm)

Event Stewards

Morrigan Clubfoot and Matthias Der Jager

Site

Fort McLeod Fish and Game park, Fort McLeod, Alberta

Weather

Warm, High winds

Activities

Crown Tournament Rapier activities, Archery, Bardic Hafla welcome party Artisan Display for Laurel's Comment, Children's Activities Squire's Tournament THUA classes and fundraiser


Event Highlights

Crown Final-Duke Davin inspired by Groa and Count Cedric inspired by Elizabeth, Count Cedric was victorious.


Final round Crown tourney, Duke Davin vs Count Cedric

Squire's Tourney results

Event Copy

Autocrat: Viscountess Morrigan & Lord Matthias der Jager


There is NO street address to the Fish and Game Park, Fort MacLeod Alberta.


Site will open Friday May 15, 2009 at noon Site will close Monday May 18, 2009 at 5 p.m.


Tentative Schedule:

Saturday

8:00 – 8:45 Pelican meeting

9:00 – 9:45 Chivalry meeting

9:00 - Lists open for Crown Tournament

9:00 - Archery sign up, inspection & practice

9:00 - Lists open for Rapier Cadet Tournament (main erics)

9:30 – 11:00 Rapier Cadet Tournament

9:45 - Archery Tournament begins, practice ends (Range will close for the Crown Tournament)

10:00 – 10:45 Laurel meeting

11:00 - Lists close for Crown Tournament

11:00 – 11:30 Order of the White Scarf meeting

12:00 - Morning Court

- Processional and Invocation of the lists following court

- Crown Tournament Begins after invocation (main erics)

- Cut & Thrust Demo Tournament (main erics) - before evening court

-Rose/LoVE meeting at Royal Pavillion during Cut & Thrust Demo

Evening Court - following the cut and thrust demo

4:00 - Siege training for all gentles who were in the THUA siege class.

9:30 – 10:00 Order of the Grey Goose meeting

10:00 - Siege & Archery night shoot!

Sunday
8:00 – 8:30 Financial Meeting
8:30 – 9:30 Curia
9:00 - Lists open for White Scarves & Champion Tournament

- Siege tutorial for armored combatants

9:30 – 10:30 Noble Estate

- Lists open for Squire's Tournament

- White Scarves and Champions Tournament begins

- Open Range, Royal Rounds

10:00 - Squire's Tournament (main erics)

11:00 - Rose/LoVE meeting at Royal Pavillion

12:00 noon - Closing Court

In addition to the Crown Tournament to choose the Heirs of the Lion Thrones, there will be plenty of Merchants, Arts and Sciences displays, a Friday night Pas des Arms, competitions in rapier, archery, thrown weapons and demonstrations of siege weapons! Come and experience Avacal’s famous hospitality!

Site Fee

Cheques are payable to Mountain Society for Creative Anachronism (1994)

Adults 18+ with SCA membership

$15.00

Non-member Adult (NMS applies)

$18.00

Youth 10 – 17 with SCA membership

$10.00

Member Family Cap

$40.00

Non-member Family Cap (NMS applies)

$46.00

Children 9 years and under – No Charge


Merchants:

Merchants are asked to pre-register with HL Thorgeir Ingvarsson at sales@thorsgear.org

Paid members of the SCA who are also merchants will pay no fees but are required to pay gate.

Unpaid members that are also merchants will be charged the following based on space requirements:

20X20 = $30 + gate fee + NMS

30X30 = $ 45 + gate fee + NMS


All fees are in Canadian dollars

Site Information:

Camp space reservations

Camp reservations will be taken by Lady Isibel svindanda who will take your reservation by email or phone. She will require the following information:


1. Tent Size (in feet) 2. Preference for a Quiet or Noisy area 3. Is extra space required for a central area? If so, approximately how much space? 4. Contact Person for Group 5. Preference for Quiet or Noisy 6. Additional People in Group (just in case someone else decides to make a reservation for your group) 7. Additional Information - i.e. royal encampment, access for persons with disabilities, etc

isibelsvindanda@gmail.com


Phone (403) 230-2641 (mka Tammy Giles)


While loading, unloading or waiting in line in your vehicle, the event steward team would ask that you turn off the ignition and respect the "no idling" policy. Idling your vehicle contributes to both noise and air pollution, so please while entering, loading, unloading or exiting the campsite, please "muzzle your dragon" and turn off the ignition until you are ready to drive!

Please check back to the website for a map of the site, merchant and schedule information.

http://maycrown09.com/Welcome.aspx

This event will take place at the Fish and Game Park in Fort MacLeod, Alberta, a two hour drive south of the Calgary International Airport. (there is no street address).

This site is not handicap friendly and all vehicles will be moved to designated parking as soon as practical after unloading. Alcohol is permitted in period containers and the legal drinking age in Alberta is 18 years old. No smoking except in designated areas and you may smoke in your personal campspace. Pets are welcome but they must be kept leashed, under control at all times and cleaned up after.

The campground is large and well treed. Above ground firepits are permitted and there are several large permanent fire pits on site, with several piles of cut wood for burning that can be used without cost.

The site has two water wells which can provide wash water. It is not potable water, so please bring your own drinking water. The site is also bordered by the Old Man River so please be aware and keep an eye on your pets and children!

Between the eric and merchant areas, there is a well maintained, working Medicine Wheel. Although the Medicine Wheel will be accessable to everyone, the stones are not to be moved or tampered with under any circumstances.

RV hookups are available at the adjacent Daisy May Campground which has full amenities including laundry facilities and hot showers http://www.daisymaycampground.com/

The showers are pay-per use showers, two stalls per gender and cost $1.00 coin for 7 minutes of hot water.

Directions:

Make your best way to the town of Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Canada. At the west edge of town, just past the Fort Museum, look for the Lyndon Road Sign opposite the Shell station. Turn onto the paved road and head down the hill. Go past the Daisy May Campground and look for signs.

The town of Fort Macleod is a two-minute drive away from the event site. It is a thriving community that offers multiple hotels and motels, gas, grocery and liquor stores and many other amenities.

http://www.fortmacleod.com/

Estimated Travel times as per MapQuest.ca 

From Calgary International Airport

2 hours

From Seattle, WA

Approximately 10 hours 42 minutes

From Spokane, WA

Approximately 6 hours 36 minutes


From Portland, OR

Approximately 12 hours, 8 minutes

From Vancouver, BC

Approximately 13 hours, 13 minutes


From Prince George BC

Approximately 10 hours and 53 minutes

From Kamloops, BC

Approximately 9 hours and 39 minutes


From Edmonton, AB

Approximately 4 hours and 42 minutes

From Saskatoon, SK

Approximately 7 hours and 58 minutes


From Moscow, ID

Approximately 7 hours, 42 minutes

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