Tournament at Elchenburg Castle
(2017-11-10 - 2017-11-12 - Site opens at 12:00 PM & Closes at 12:00 PM)
Charlesbury Crossing
Greetings! It is Charlesbury Crossing�s
privilege, nay, the pleasure to tell you
of a tourney the likes has never been
seen in the Kingdom of Atlantia before!
On the feast day of Saint Leo the Great
(November 10, 2017), a grand tourney
held at castle Elchenburg will pit
tourney companies against tourney
companies. Archers! Practice your aim,
for your accuracy will determine the
fate of your team in the lists. Heralds!
Your words will carry loud and far
crying the virtues of your company!
Squires, Knights, men-at-arms! Polish
your armor and prepare to meet your
fellows on the field. Calvary! The
skillful partnership of horse and rider
will be on display for all to see! Will
your tourney company take the day and
prove to be the Seekers of Serenity�
Protectors of Elchenburg Virginity�and
the Enforcers of our Sovereign King?!?
Website: https://tourneyatelchenburg.wordpress.com/
Martial Activities: Tournament Companies (1 herald, 1 archer, 2 armored combatants, and 1 member of the cavalry) will spend the day competing against each other in their martial forms. The day will begin with a display of the archers skills in competition, followed by a foot battle by the armored combatants, ending with a full tournament that will include jousting and tilting with the heralds proclaiming their company combatant\'s feats and prowess before each round.
Friday evening will there will be a torchlight tournament for all armored combatants.
Arts & Sciences Activities: Heraldic display competitions, crest competitions, favor making classes, dancing, bardic and other tournament based A&S competitions and activities throughout the event.
Cost: Adult, Event Registration: $15.00 Day-Trip $7.00 Feast $5.00 Camping
Adult, Member Discount: $10.00 Day-Trip $7.00 Feast $5.00 Camping
Youth (6-17): $6.00 Day-Trip $7.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-5): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Canton of Charlesbury Crossing
Site: Elchenburg Castle, 2239 Center Road, Booneville, NC 27011. Site opens Friday noon, closes Sunday noon.
Site Restrictions: No firearms. Pets must be on leash or in cage.
Feast Information: A scrumptious German feast consisting of brats, kielbasa, sauerkraut, and a selection of savory dishes.
Merchanting Information: Merchants are welcome! Please contact the Event Steward to add your presence to our tournament.
Other Information: Updates and additional information will be posted both here and on the website upon completion.
If you have any special needs or requirements, please contact the Event Steward prior to the event.
Event Steward\'s Information: Mestern� Bessenyei Rozsa (Rachel Rosado), 5233 Possum Trot Lane, Charlotte, NC 28215, Phone: (704) 2424762, E-mail: rozsa@ebonwoulfe.com
Reservations: Mistress Jessamyn di Piermonte (Grace Morris), 9935 Sardis Oaks Road , Charlotte, NC 28270, Phone: (704) 516-8929, E-mail: grace.morris@providenceday.org
Directions:
From I-77 North take exit 82 and turn right at the end of the exit ramp (From I-77 South take Exit 82, turn left at the end of the exit ramp). Proceed less than a mile and turn right onto Messick Rd. Go to the end of Messick Rd, and turn left on Center Road. Approximately 8 miles later is a Pure Oil gas station on the left. 1.4 miles past the Pure Oil station, turn right at the first castle on the right on a gravel road (Willow Spring Way).