Friday, September 12th, 2008 to Sunday, September 14th, 2008 Barony of Iron Bog - Williamstown, NJ
	Pikestaff Announcement
	Updated 09/09/08, 11 pm			= description below

Schedule

This Event is Hosted jointly by the Barony of Iron Bog and the East Kingdom University.

This event is still in the planning stages. It will be a weekend War College designed for All aspects of Martial activity in the SCA. Heavy Weapons, Fencing, Thrown Weapons, and Archery. We are looking at tracts of classes that will include: Small Unit Tactics, Melee, Historical Combat, clothing for combat, first aid, various strategies and a lot more. Some specific classes offered for youth with include transitional fighting and rules for youth. (fencing and heavy). There will be times set aside for youth combat through the weekend.

Roundtable discussions on chivalry, fighting etiquette, rules and regulations, armor, etc.

On Saturday a tourney will be held to find a Southern Region Rapier Champion.

There will also be the Ragnar Wolf Memorial Shoot, in memory of a long time SCA member, Archery Marshal and good friend in the Rusted Woodlands.

The University is setting up classes in all of these categories but needs YOUR help. The event will only be spectacular if the fighters of the east step up to share their knowledge and experience. Please contact the University chancellor with any ideas for classes no matter your level of expertise. Everyone has something to share.

While there will be no specific A&S tract, the University will consider any offer for classes especially if they can tie into the theme of the event.

Merchants should contact the AUTOCRAT. Only those merchants who can offer war themed items are invited to attend this event as our merchant availability space is VERY limited.

The day camp has dormitory style rooms available for sleeping arrangements. Please contact the reservations clerk for information on reserving a bunk!

The site has camping space, showers, running water, bathrooms and other amenities that make camping a bit more pleasurable. Please contact the autocrat for specific questions regarding space, availability, acessability and other questions SITE related. At this time we must say, no dogs...except service animals.

While we are not having an evening Feast, there are a number of eateries with in driving distance of the site. We will also have a nice full lunch and all the leftovers will be left in the hall for late night munchies. We also encourage those who wish to eat in the main hall to bring their own food.

We hope to host a "torch light" tourney on Saturday evening!! Put to use all those lessons learned during the day.

Teacher inquiries, intent to teach or other matters should be e mailed to the Chancelloress ErlanNordenskald@yahoo.com

CALL FOR TEACHERS

Those intending to teach must register their class by filling out this form and emailing it to the chanceloress ErlanNordenskald@yahoo.com

Class list for War Collegium

Thrown Weapons

Range will be open Friday – Sunday

Class Schedule not complete

Equestrian

How to be an informed spectator - Lady Catherine the Other Greene

Seige

Open Seige Field

Siege Safety Class – Hrelgar

This class will cover the basics rules and regulations related to the building and operation of Siege Weapons for use in Target and Combat activities in the SCA. Upon completion of the class, participants will be certified to operate a Siege Engine on the Target field. Additional combat authorization is required to be involved in battles. Following the class, the siege range will be available for target practice.

What every fighter should know about Siege Weapons - Lady Svanhildr Karlsdottir

This Class will discuss how to kill engines and their crew, how to not take away the engines ability to be a useful part of a battle plan, what safety concerns should you know about, and more.

Siege Combat Tactics – Hrelgar

This is a hands-on class teaching tips and techniques to become better combat siege engineers. We will discuss field tactics, organization, target construction, types of practice shoots to improve skills, and tips to improve effectiveness in combat and on the siege range. Armor is not required, although hand protection as for use in combat is recommended (half-gauntlets). Previous siege authorization is also recommended.

Siege Bolt Construction Workshop – Hrelgar ($$)

I'll bring the tip materials and you bring your siloflex and we'll go through all the steps to build long lasting, safe pool noodle tips. If you don't have siloflex you can help build my bolts while you learn. Reimbursement of approx. $3 per tip for materials you take home will be appreciated.

Tips for Siege Marshals - Lady Svanhildr Karlsdottir

This is not a Siege Marshal qualifying class. All who wish to better their marshaling abilities are welcome. Those who think they may wish to become a Siege Marshal are also welcome.

Rapier

Italian Rapier: Wards and Attacks - Lorenzo Gorla

Line Fighting Theory and the individuall - Vettorio Antonello

An introduction to the theories of fighting on the line in a rapier melee from the perspective of an individual fighter and their role in the larger unit. To be followed by a guided discussion forum on the topic and information.

Drills – Malcolm Bowman

Drills for footwork and bladework and how to teach them as well as practice them. Come prepared to DO the drills (blades at least – masks may not be necessary).

Effective Demos - Lillia de Vaux

Many of us take part in demonstrations to the public, but are not aware of the planning and forethought that go into a successful demo. This class will cover general planning, Society demo policies, and things to remember and avoid when interacting with the public and the venue. It is appropriate for anyone involved in planning or participating in demos, and will include information specific to the demonstration of the SCA’s martial activities

Archery

Ragnar Wolf Memorial Shoot

Open Range

Mounted Archery (part 1) - Gulugjab Tangghudai

Learn basic martial drills to train for mounted archery. Develop skills in speed shooting, shooting while moving, and other drills conducive to shooting from a moving horse. Appropriate for any archery style, Asian or European, except crossbows. This will be a hands-on martial art style class. Students should be prepared with inspected bow and 4 arrows, and dressed for a workout. (part 2 will be conducted at Warrior’s Naadam

Making arrows - Naomi bat Avraham

Historical

The Italian Problem - Lorenzo Gorla

How Italian combat and English culture meshed in the 1500's to 1600's.

The Well-Dress’d Fencer - Ibrahim al-Rashid

What is the well-dress’d fencer wearing? It depends on where – and when – he or she is from. We will review historical clothing styles throughout the entirely of the SCA period of interest, with special attention to those styles which can be adapted for use as fencing “armor” with little or no changes

A gentleman's quarrel: dueling across Europe – Lorenzo Gorla

Promoting the Study of Period Combat - Elysabeth Underhill

Did Icelanders Wear Mail? - Mord Hrutsson, KSCA, OL

Heavy

Basic Sword and Shield – Duke Ronald Wilmont

Advanced Sword and Shield – Duke Ronald Wilmont

Fighting with a Spear - Count Syr Gryffith

This will be a full contact fighting class. Come armored with your sword and shield, a spear and gauntlets if you have them. Unarmored fighters are also welcome; we will be discussing all topics related to spear fighting. Any level fighter can attend.

Mele Tactics - Duke Andreas Eisfalke

This is a class for the successful execution of melee tactics. Subjects covered will include small unit tactics and battlefield tactics and field command.

Command and Weapons use in melee - Sir Albrecht Von Halstern

Mongol Combat Tactics - Gulugjab Tangghudai

Learn various battlefield tactics used by 13th century Mongol armies and their applications to an SCA melee. Students should be prepared in armor

SCA Mixed Martial Arts - Sir Tanaka Raiko

Bridge Tactics - Sir Albrecht Von Halstern

Combined Arms Team on the SCA Battlefield - Baron Sir Manfred von Halßtern

This will be a class on the combined use of Melee and missile troops including siege on the SCA battle field. This will include basic tactics and deployment of troops, and organization of missile and melee troops to augment each other.

Armoring The Novice - James “Hawk” Galloway

This class is the step after recruiting a new fighter. Putting them in simple safe armor so they will want to come back again AND work on their own armor. Armor samples will be available.

Marshalling Fundamentals - Mord Hrutsson, KSCA, OL

Youth

Youth Fighter Program – Getting Started – Ellesbeth Donofrey

Youth Marshals – Sir. Corwyn

Youth events and practices – Ellesbeth Donofrey

Transitional youths into Heavy weapons – roundtable discussion – staff

Body Mechanics – Sir Tanaka and Nicola

Making Weapons – staff

Novice Combat Skill Buildging – Syr Gryffith

Skill Building Int/Adv – Syr Gryffith

Melee Tactics – staff

Tactics for Melee – roundtable discussion – staff

Single Sword Theory – Sir Tanaka

Misc Weapons Forms – staff

A&S / Misc / Health and Safety

The Care and Feeding of Fighters and Fencers - Ibrahim al-Rashid

This is a class for both fighters/fencers and those who take care of them. Come have a discussion with a Mentor Chirurgeon and modern physician about what it takes to keep fighers in the game and away from the Chirurgeons.

The Very Butcher of a Silk Button - Elysabeth Underhill

The Rapier in Elizabethan England

First Aid For Fighters - James “Hawk” Galloway

When your opponent/team mate has a problem, what should you do while waiting for professional medical attention? Topics for discussion are; protecting the armor, instructing on lookers and how best to help the friend in trouble.

Activities:

SATURDAY

Southern Region Rapier Championship

Ragnar Wolf Memorial Archery Shoot

SATURDAY EVENING 7:30 – 9:00 PM

THE DUAL-ING BEAR PIT

Find your partner and gather up your points… one heavy and one rapier fighter will be partnered in points only. Go into the pit, defeat your combatant and add up the points. There will be one winning team with some very nice prizes!

OTHER INFORMATION THAT FOLKS SHOULD KOW!

Spear Class Requirements:

This will be a full contact fighting class. Come armored with your sword and shield, a spear and gauntlets if you have them. Unarmored fighters are also welcome; we will be discussing all topics related to spear fighting. Any level fighter can attend.

Spear basics:

How to throw a proper spear shot

How to join a spear line

How to block a spear thrust

Dying defensively

Spatial awareness:

Identifying threats

Selecting targets

How to not be a target

Knowing your place in the line

Spear Tactics:

Fighting in a Spear wall

Fighting with spear superiority

Fighting with a spear deficit

How to run a line

Dealing with charging shield men

Dealing with a full charge

Fighting a spear with combat archery

How to make a spear:

This will be discussed at the end of the class and I will help people make their spears. You will need duck tape, strapping tape, a spear shaft, 2 shaft caps, closed cell foam and about an hour of time.