Great Helm is upon us! It is time to choose the new champions for Tir Ysgithr’s Baron and Baroness! Once again gather to watch our brave combatants take the field as they fight for the honor of becoming Captain of the Guard, Rapier Captain, Youth Champion and Hardsuit /Rapier Guardsmen. Details of the tournaments will follow closer to the event in consultation with Their Excellencies and Their current Captain, Sir Gregior.
This year, we will accomplish all within one full day of Tournaments at Catalina State Park. Opening court will be at the discretion of Their Excellencies, Æsa and Jörgen, with tournaments to begin immediately following.
A Magic the Gathering game will be held for youngsters, and a arts event will be offered for those not absorbed by the fighting
Stakes for popups and pavillions are permitted. Site Open: 8:00am Event Location: Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson AZ 85737 (the site within the park is the Picnic Area; look for signs). Please do not drive on the grass during setup and tear down. There is shade and there is water on site, as well as flush toilets. The site is discreetly wet and smoking is allowed.
Pets are also allowed at the site. Pets must be leashed at all times and you are required to pick up after them. Event Registration: Members – $10 (includes park entry fee) Non-Members – $15 Youth (17 and under) – Free Pre-registration is encouraged. Site Fees accepted IN CASH ONLY at the Gate. You can register at this link here through the 11SCA-rs system. https://members.sca.org/apps/#MtgDetail/00001205 Because of the fees involved to use the SCA-rs system, Atenveldt has set a minimum $1.00 refund processing fee. Autocrat: Yseult of Orkney, maryker@live.com Tournament Event Steward: Sir Wolfgrim Kolbrandson (Alcino Abreau Jr), marshall@btysca.org DIRECTIONS TO EVENT: Note: tell the ranger at the gate that you are there for the SCA event and you get in free. They will give you a pass. From the North: south on I10 to the Tangerine Road exit. Go east on Tangerine until you hit Oracle. Right (south) on Oracle. Park has a sign on the east (left) side of the road. Or come south on 80 until you see the sign for the park. From the South: From I 10, exit on Tangerine Road. Then follow direction above for if you were coming from the north. From within Tucson, take Oracle north until you see the sign for the park. https://www.facebook.com/events/874434184168205/
