Chalice of the Sun God X: Chariot of Apollo
(2013-10-19 - Site opens at 9:00 AM & Closes at 9:00 PM)
Ponte Alto
This year is our 10th Chalice, and we shine our attention upon the Sun God himself, Apollo. He was tasked with driving his chariot across the sky, bringing light to the world. Therefore, our theme for this year is "Chariot of Apollo". We honor the Sun God with competitions in armored, rapier, archery, youth combat, A&S, and Bardic/Performance. The winner of each competition will challenge the 2012 Chalice Champion in that discipline. The winners receive bragging rights, the duty to challenge next year\'s winners, and of course, CHOCOLATE!
All can compete in individual disciplines and as part of a team. Teams must field a single participant in 4 of the 5 Chalice disciplines. A team may include up to 3 Youth participants. Each participant shall receive points for participation and performance (extra points are awarded for youth participation!). The team with the highest score will be declared the winner of the Chalice of the Sun God. Please see the “Team Competition Rules” link on the Chalice website for more information about this part of the competition. For the past three years, our neighboring Barony of Stierbach has won the team competition. Will they retain the honor or be unseated by another contender?
Website: http://pontealto.atlantia.sca.org/events/chalice.php
Martial Activities: There will be armored, rapier, target archery, and youth combat tournaments. Competitors will fight in a Challenger\'s tourney for the right to best the current Chalice Champions in each discipline and become this year\'s Chalice Champions.
Arts & Sciences Activities: The Barony\'s MoAS, Lady Beibhinn Mhodartha (Kristin Moran) announces that the A&S competitions will be Bardic and Artifact A&S. The theme for both is anything that relates to Apollo. This includes his chariot, the sun, the bow (he was known as the Archer god), and horses, as well as his other symbols including the laurel tree, tripod, lyre (stringed instrument), dolphin, and a healer. For Bardic, bards and other performers (dancers!) shall compete in a Challenger\'s Competition for the right to face the Chalice Champion. Each bard or performer should have 2 pieces prepared, one of which shall be in period-style and documented. For the Artifact Chalice Competition, artisans shall compete in a Challenger\'s Competition for the right to face the Chalice Artisan.
Cost:
Adult, Member: $12.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $17.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (5-17): $7.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-4): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Barony of Ponte Alto
Cost Notes: Pre-register by October 15 and save $3.00 on the site fee for adults. ACCEPS will be available. A $5.00 Non-Member Surcharge is applied to non-SCA members and those who don’t have their blue membership card or waiver.
Site: Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175. Troll opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 2:00 p.m. Site closes at 9:00 p.m.
Site Restrictions: No open flames. Beer and wine are permitted; as always, be careful and do not serve to minors. Dogs are permitted on the grounds, but must be leashed and cleaned up after. No dogs are permitted in the main hall
Feast Information: Feast is limited to 60, so reserve early! Dietary concerns should be directed to the Event Steward. There is space for 20 off-board in the hall. Our cousins from the Shire of Roxbury Mill will be providing a fundraiser lunch.
Merchanting Information: Please contact the Event Steward.
Other Information: There will be Children’s Activities. The day’s schedule, team competition rules, and a team sign up form are available on the event’s website.
Event Steward\'s Information: Theresa O Cahir (Theresa Crean), 7731 Carrleigh Parkway, Springfield, VA 22152, Phone: (804) 432-3226, E-mail: ladycahir96[AT]yahoo.com
Reservations: Gwenhwyfar verch Lewis (Jennie Murphy), 13135 Madonna Lane, Fairfax, VA 22033, Phone: (703) 304-3303, E-mail: gwenydryw[AT]gmail.com
Directions:
From Points North, South, and East
Take your best route to the Dulles Toll Road/Greenway (Rt. 267) off of the Washington Beltway (I-495). Go through the toll booth(s) past Dulles Airport. Merge onto VA-7 W via EXIT 1A on the LEFT toward LEESBURG/WARRENTON. Take Route 9 West exit (stay in left lane of exit). At STOP sign at end of exit, turn left and proceed over bridge that crosses Route 7 (stay in the left lane). Proceed to STOP sign and turn left onto Dry Mill Rd. Travel approximately 1 mile to Fairgrounds entrance on left.
From Points West of Leesburg
Take Route 7 East (Harry Byrd Hwy) towards Leesburg, VA. Take Route 9 Exit. At STOP sign at end of exit, turn right and immediately get into the left lane. Proceed to STOP sign and turn left onto Dry Mill Rd. Travel approximately 1 mile to Fairgrounds entrance on left.