Chess Challenge
Krae Glas,
29 March
Tournament
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Come and test yourself in one of Lochac’s most unique tournaments.
The Barony of Krae Glas in conjunction with The Barony of Stormhold will be hosting the Annual Bi-Baronial Chess Challenge at the Dolphin’s Keep.
Enjoy your BYO picnic and participate/support the fighters in the armoured and rapier tournament, enjoy games, practice your skills of Chess on a Giant Chessboard and cheer on the Baronial representatives in the Annual Barony vs Barony Chess match.
The Armoured tourney rules
Round 1 - Pawns: Everyone to fight with sharpened sticks (i.e. thrusting spears).
Round 2 - Knights: Counted Blows e.g.- each fighter gets to throw five good blows with arms & legs not lost.
Round 3 - Bishops: Maces and shields.
Round 4 - Rooks: Sword and large shield (defence)
Round 5 - Queens: Queens is the best protected and each combatant fights with two guardsmen drawn at random, (from the fighter pool) fighting to the end with the death of the "Queen".
Round 6- Kings: All fighters take to the field to defend the last two combatants or "Kings".
To be repeated until there is a winner.
It is encouraged by all fighters that have Gauntlets that they bring them.
The Rapier Tournament will be decided on the day. |
Location
The Dolphin’s Keep. (Scout Hall, 24 Mons Parade, Noble Park, Vic, 3174) |
Timetable
Set up 10am
Event start 11am |
Price
Adult $10 (Non-member add an additional $10 insurance)
Adult Concession $5 ((Non-member add an additional $10 insurance)
Child (under 16) $0 (Non-member add an additional $5 insurance) |
Contact
Steward:
Lady Erynn inghean Airdin and Dandelion of Stormhold
Bookings:
Lady Mærwynn of Legeceasterscire bookings@kraeglas.lochac.sca.org
Bookings Close: 26 March
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Participants are reminded that if they are unwell or showing
cold or flu-like symptoms, they must not attend.
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As this event is in the state of Victoria, please remember that anyone carrying or
using any kind of sword in the state - including visitors - must carry
proof that they completed the Victorian weapons exemption application process with the
SCA Ltd Registrar - see
https://sca.org.au/victorian-weapons-legislation/
for detailed information.
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