Lyondemere Anniversary
Saturday, July 24, 2010
The Barony of Lyondemere invites you to join us on our Anniversary for a day of recreation and relaxation. The long summer day gives you plenty of time for the many activities we have planned. For those who are martially inclined, we'll have Archery, Armored Combat, Rapier Combat, and Thrown Weapons. For those who are interested in the arts, we will have a People's Choice Arts Competition, the theme of which is "Summertime in Lyondemere." Finally, if your idea of a good time is to sit back and relax, then we invite you to grab a piece of shade and enjoy the good company that is always found in Lyondemere.
Archery
It's going to be a fun day on the range with several novelties including a turn and shoot, a grouping shoot and a wand shoot. There will also be a miss target—a period Japanese target set up—and if time permits there will also be games involving both balloons and regular targets. There will be lots of activities that last only one or two rounds, so you can spend as much or as little time on the range as you like!
Armored Combat
Do you have what it takes to be the Armored Combat Champion of Lyondemere? Try your hand against worthy opponents in a standard double elimination tournament to see who will bear the title of Champion for the next year!
Armored combat Fighters Rejoice! Sirs Dante and Gareth's 5th Annual Inferno Prize Tourney is on its way! Bring your swords, great weapons, 14" bucklers, shields and gauntlets and prepare for as much fighting as we can fit into the day. As usual, Inferno will take place between rounds of the Lyondemere Anniversary Tourney and you do not have to enter one to participate in the other. You may fight in as many Inferno single-elimination-mini-tourneys as you wish to garner points for the overall prize of a 14" buckler. You've seen the video game advertised on TV—now come and play for real!
Rapier Combat
The time has come to once again select a Champion in the fair art of Rapier upon the fields of the Barony of Lyondemere. All Noble and Worthy Swordspersons are hereby encouraged to put forth their skills upon the field for the honor of being the next Champion of Lyondemere. The tournament style shall be standard double elimination format for the viewing pleasure of the Baron and Baroness of Lyondemere.
Additionally, we will be offering a Nine Lives Tournament. This is a Challenge Tournament format. The winner of the challenge collects the "life (lives)" of the losing opponent. You will have the opportunity to continue your challenges as long as you have "lives to put on the line." The fencers with the most "lives" will advance to the final round(s). This will be a challenge tournament and you are encouraged to bring your creativity in your challenges, inclusive of your right to wager more than one "life."
Thrown Weapons
Come to the range and try your hand at axes, knives, and spears! On the list for the day is an axe competition with 3 axes thrown at a target, a knife competition with 4 knives thrown at a target and possibly a spear throwing competition. Also, if time and circumstances permit, we will do a clout throw with 5 spears.
Arts Competition
Artists and artisans are encouraged to bring their best new pieces for the People's Choice Arts Competition. The theme is "Summertime in Lyondemere" and the prize is a wonderful handmade gift from Their Excellencies Jon Thomme and Eva.
Inn of the Crimson Spade
The Inn of the Crimson Spade is pleased to be a part of the day's activities by providing shade and drinks to the populace. As always, we will have games of skill and chance for the experienced or newcomer, as well as providing seating for those who wish to enjoy the displays of chivalry and skill which will surely take place on the armored and rapier fields.
Youth Activities
The youth of Caid are invited to come try their hand at jewelry-making by creating colorful beaded bracelets.
Basket Raffle
Once again Lyondemere will be raffling off many baskets full of useful and/or entertaining items!
Fabric Sale Fundraiser
Come one and all to buy fabric to support the Company of Clothiers! We are raising funds to put on a most excellent Black Rose Ball for the kingdom in October. So stop by our booth between 9 and 4 to see if we have some fabric that you just cannot live without. Who knows, you may find the perfect fabric for your Tudor for the Ball!
Site
The event will be held at Calle Mayor Middle School, 4800 Calle Mayor, Torrance, CA 90505-4498 (Google Maps Link).
Schedule of the Day
- 8:00 AM - Site opens
- 10:00 AM - Opening Court
- 5:00 PM - Closing Court
- 6:30 PM - Site closes
Site Fees
- $10.00 Adults: Show proof-of-membership for a $5 discount
- $3.00 children 3-12 (under age 3 free)
- Please make checks payable to SCA, Inc./Barony of Lyondemere
Event Steward
- Lady Amya Weaver, email: anniversary2010
lyondemere.org
Site Location
Site: Calle Mayor Middle School, 4800 Calle Mayor,
Torrance, CA 90505
Link to a map from
Google
Directions
From the 110 Freeway South Bound: Exit at Sepulveda Blvd., turn right approximately 4.2 miles, turn left on Anza Ave for .6 miles, turn right on Calle Mayor. The school is on the left. If you get to Pacific Coast Highway, you have gone too far.
From the 405 Freeway North Bound: Take the CA 91/Artesia Blvd. towards Redondo Beach for .2 miles, turn right on CA 91 W/Artesia Blvd. for .6 miles, turn left on Hawthorne Blvd for 3.2 miles, turn right on Sepulveda Blvd. for .4 miles, turn left on Anza Ave for .6 miles, turn right on Calle Mayor. The school is on the left. If you get to Pacific Coast Highway, you have gone too far.
From the 91 Freeway West Bound: Take the 405 north towards Santa Monica for 5.1 miles, take the CA 91/Artesia Blvd. towards Redondo Beach for .2 miles, turn right on CA 91 W/Artesia Blvd. for .6 miles, turn left on Hawthorne Blvd. for 3.2 miles, turn right on Sepulveda Blvd. for .4 miles, turn left on Anza Ave for .6 miles, turn right on Calle Mayor. The school is on the left. If you get to Pacific Coast Highway, you have gone too far.
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