Event Information

Tournament of the Red Dolphin
(2006-10-14 - Site opens at 8 AM & Closes at 10 PM)
Tir-y-Don

The populace of the Barony of Tir-y-don begs all who seek to gain renown by feats of arms, and artistic skill, to attend the Tournament of the Red Dolphin on Oct. 14, 2006, at the Jamestown 4-H Center, 3751 4-H Club Rd, Williamsburg VA 23185. The tournament is held in honor of Edward III's marriage to Philippa of Hainault in this Year of Our Lord 1328.

Martial Activities: There shall be combat with both traditional weapons such as sword and axe, and also with rapiers, and archers shall vie with each other in tests of skill. The combatant with the finest display of heraldry on the field shall be awarded a prize.

Arts & Sciences Activities: At the behest of Baroness Kaleeb, there shall be competition for the honor of creating the finest scroll. As it is the custom for ladies to bestow tokens upon their champions, the maker of the finest favor shall be awarded a prize. If any others, of their courtesy, wish to sponsor competitions, pray contact the event steward.

Cost:

Adult, Member: $ 8.00 Day-Trip $ 7.00 Feast
Adult, Non-Member: $11.00 Day-Trip $ 7.00 Feast
Child (6-17): $ 3.00 Day-Trip $ 7.00 Feast
Child (0-5): FREE

Site: Jamestown 4-H Center, 3751 4-H Club Rd, Williamsburg VA 23185.

Site Restrictions:

Feast: At day's end, a grand feast will be offered, where those who faced each other in combat may face each other in comradeship. Feast will be provided by Lady Guendolyn of Cumbria.

Merchants:

Other Information: There are many matters still to be decided regarding this tournament, including costs, but you may contact the event steward, Anne Sintmaartensdijk, at nancy_kiel@hotmail.com or 757-220-6857 if you have any concerns.

Event Steward: Anne Sintmaartensdijk (Nancy Kiel), 108 Wilson Circle Williamsburg VA, 23188, (757) 220-6857, email: nancy_kiel@hotmail.com

Reservations: Megan Poppe, 2002 Laguard Dr, Hampton VA, 23661, (757) 247-0174

Directions:
Take your best route to I-64 towards Williamsburg. Take 199 towards Jamestown. Make a left turn onto Jamestown Rd. Turn right onto 4-H Club Dr (approximately 1 mile past the 7-11 at Sandy Bay Rd), and follow it to the end. If you get to the ferry, you have gone too far.

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