Rapier Tourney Schedule, Estrella War XXXIII
Early Bird Rapier Tournament
Date:22 Feb 17
Day:Wednesday
Time:3 – 5 p.m.
Location:Town Square
So you came to Estrella War early. So you get to fight early. Join the other early arrivals and enjoy the camaraderie. The Early Bird Tournament is for those Rapier fighters who are on site and ready to fight early in the War. It will be a five weapons style prize tourney. Bring a prize valued at $10-$20 to enter. There will be as many fights as possible, with everyone fighting every round, and prizes will be given out based on the number of fights won. Heavy Rapier is the standard, but Cut & Thrust is encouraged for those authorized.
Rules of the field are standard Estrella War Rapier conventions.
Outlands and Atenveldt allowable heavy rapier blade conventions will be observed. Parrying devices, armor, and weapons will be inspected before each tournament by Tournament Marshals and designees. Armor standards are those of your home kingdom.
All authorized rapier fighters must provide proof of their authorization in Heavy Rapier / Cut & Thrust Rapier, or else have a Marshal from their Kingdom vouch for them.
Lists will open and armor inspections will begin approximately 30 minutes prior.
Sponsored by the Company of the Sable Blade
Men's Skirts Tourney
Date:23 Feb 17
Day:Thursday
Time:10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location:Knowne World Rapier Camp
Men's Skirts Tournament will be a five weapons style prize tourney (Bring a prize valued at $10-$20 to enter.). Everyone will fight every round, and prizes will be given out based on the number of fights won.
As the name suggests, only males can sign up and they must wear a skirt. Acceptable skirts include dresses, full length skirts, and kilts (all exposed skin must be covered according to SCA Rapier armor standards). Fighters and their consorts may add other "accessories" as they wish.
In addition to the prizes brought by the fighters; first place, "best dressed", "most graceful", and "most tragic death" will get a prize. "Best Dressed", "Most Graceful", and "Most Tragic Death" winners will be voted on by the gallery at the conclusion of the tournament.
Atenveldt allowable blade conventions will be observed. Parrying devices, armor, and weapons will be inspected before each tournament by Tournament Marshals and designees.Armor standards are those of your home kingdom.
All authorized rapier fighters must provide proof of their authorization in Heavy Rapier / Cut & Thrust Rapier, or else have a Marshal from their Kingdom vouch for them.
Lists will open and armor inspections will begin approximately 30 minutes prior.
Sponsored by the Barony March of Mons Tonitrus and the Company of the Sable Blade
Rapier Battle of Five Tourney
Date:23 Feb 17
Day:Thursday
Time:2 – 5 p.m.
Location:Town Square
Rapier Battle of Five showcases skirmisher melee tactics and the ability to meet objectives on the field!
Teams must be at least five fighter but may be up to ten, of all skills and levels of recognition. However,only two Masters of Defense, Defenders of the White Scarf, or equivalent may be on the field at any time.
Teams will compete in three single or double elimination brackets depending on the number of teams. Each bracket will be in a different scenario, take the objective, field control, and open field.
Teams will present themselves with a Heraldric performance.
Teams should attempt to wear “uniforms” and garb to show their unity.
Points will be awarded for team presentation (uniform garb, capes, hats etc.), Heraldic performance (team intros), and combat performance in each bout as well as points for bouts won.
Teams should be prepared to provide a Judge to award points. Teams will be required to provide field Marshals during combat.
Rules of the field are standard Estrella War Rapier conventions.
Outlands and Atenveldt allowable heavy rapier blade conventions will be observed. Parrying devices, armor, and weapons will be inspected before each tournament by Tournament Marshals and designees. Armor standards are those of your home kingdom.
All authorized rapier fighters must provide proof of their authorization in Heavy Rapier, or else have a Marshal from their Kingdom vouch for them.
Lists will open and armor inspections will begin approximately 30 minutes prior.Heraldric presentations will begin at approximately 2 p.m., fighting will begin shortly thereafter.
Sponsored by the Atenveldt Kingdom Rapier Marshal (Master Michaelis Aurelius)
Rapier Roses for Cancer Tournament
Date:24 Feb 17
Day:Friday
Time:2 – 5 p.m.
Location:Town Square
In honor of those who fight the battle against cancer, having lost or continuing to fight, and those who support them, the Roses for Cancer Tournament is a fund raiser. All fighters are encouraged to donate $10 or more to enter the tourney and any and all are encouraged to donate even if they don’t enter the tourney (this is a fundraiser after all). The format is a progressive weapons style tournament, beginning with single weapon (be it sword or dagger), weapon and soft parry, weapon and rigid parry, and two weapons.
Rules of the field are standard Estrella War Rapier conventions. Fighters may buy back in once, at the Marshal’s discretion.
Outlands and Atenveldt allowable blade conventions will be observed. Parrying devices, armor, and weapons will be inspected before each tournament by Tournament Marshals and designees. Armor standards are those of your home kingdom.
All authorized rapier fighters must provide proof of their authorization in Heavy Rapier / Cut & Thrust Rapier, or else have a Marshal from their Kingdom vouch for them.
Lists will open and armor inspections will begin approximately 30 minutes prior.
Sponsored by the Ladies of the Rose (Master Taka)
Rapier Novice Tournament
Date:25 Feb 17
Day:Saturday
Time:2 – 6 p.m.
Location:Town Square
The rapier novices of Atenveldt revealed themselves in great numbers at Southern Crusades. There must always be opportunities for the new men and women of the rapier community to show their steel. At Estrella War there shall be a Rapier Novice Tourney for those among the populace of Atenveldt who have been fighting for 3 years or less and have not be recognized at the Kingdom level with a fighting award. There shall be prizes for the top three fighters but also for the most chivalrous and the most disciplined or practiced. This is a chance to throw your hat and your blade into the tournament ring that should not be passed up. The format will be contingent upon numbers but expect a Round Robin that will maximize the number of fights. What better way to show your burgeoning skill than by crossing blades by torchlight?
Rules of the field are standard Estrella War Rapier conventions.
Outlands and Atenveldt allowable blade conventions will be observed. Parrying devices, armor, and weapons will be inspected before each tournament by Tournament Marshals and designees. Armor standards are those of your home kingdom.
All authorized rapier fighters must provide proof of their authorization in Heavy Rapier / Cut & Thrust Rapier, or else have a Marshal from their Kingdom vouch for them.
Lists will open and armor inspections will begin approximately 30 minutes prior.
Sponsored by the Barony of Atenveldt
Estrella War Cut & Thrust Tourney
Date:25 Feb 17
Day:Saturday
Time:3 – 5 p.m.
Location:Town Square
This is an invitation only tournament.
HINT: Everyone who is authorized is invited to participate!
Every attempt at early and pre 1500 weapons and style of use of those weapons will be encouraged.
Format is everyone fights everyone (as much as time allows). Each pairing is to 3 bouts, win or lose. Armor requirements will be to the standards of SCA Cut & Thrust Rapier, modified by each fighter’s home Kingdom.
The fighter with the most total bouts won will receive the adulation and respect of their fellow fighters and the marshals, and gain the satisfaction of knowing that they won the day.
The Victor will be the Fighter to best Represent the Swordsmanship or Style of an SCA Period Master, as chosen by their fellow Fighters and the Marshals
Prize(s) are to be announced on the Tourney Field that day.
Allowable Weapons: Maximum blade length for single handed weapons is 38 inches as measured forward of the quillons/guard. Two handed weapons will be judged on a case by case basis, but must be used as two handed and not just to increase length of reach.
Rules of the field are standard Estrella War Rapier and Atenveldt Cut and Thrust conventions (thrusts, tip cuts, draw cuts, and percussive cuts).
Outlands and Atenveldt allowable blade conventions will be observed. Parrying devices, armor, and weapons will be inspected before each tournament by Tournament Marshals and designees. Armor standards are those of your home kingdom.
All authorized rapier fighters must provide proof of their authorization in Heavy Rapier / Cut & Thrust Rapier, or else have a Marshal from their Kingdom vouch for them.
Lists will open and armor inspections will begin approximately 30 minutes prior.
Sponsored His Royal Majesty King Morgan Aethelwulf, 94th Crown of Atenveldt (Professor Heinrich Loesher)
Ladies' Treasure Chest Tourney
Date:26 Feb 17
Day:Sunday
Time:9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location:Town Square
Come one, come all, Lady Rapier Fighters of the Known World: participate in the Weissdrachen Lady’s Schlager Treasure Chest Tournament. This year’s tournament is once again in honor and memory of The Most Honorable Lady Regan Weissdrachen. Test your skills with sword in hand, against other Ladies while wearing your fanciest Fighting Garb. Demonstrate the “Spirit” ladies have on and off of the tournament field. Today we celebrate Life!
List fee is a bauble or a prize for the Treasure Chest. Maestra Deborah and some of the Estrella merchants have donated additional prizes. Favors made by the Maestra’s own hand will be provided for all participants; returning fighters will receive a ladybug button and Her Excellency Viola has provided snowflakes this year.
Rules of the field are standard Estrella War Rapier conventions.
Outlands and Atenveldt allowable blade conventions will be observed. Parrying devices, armor, and weapons will be inspected before each tournament by Tournament Marshals and designees. Armor standards are those of your home kingdom.
All authorized rapier fighters must provide proof of their authorization in Heavy Rapier / Cut & Thrust Rapier, or else have a Marshal from their Kingdom vouch for them.
This will be a Swiss 5 weapons style tournament. Lists will open and armor inspections will begin approximately 30 minutes prior.
Sponsored by Maestra Deborah and Lady Hamasaki EiwaMiyako