Southern War Practice
(2011-09-16 - 2011-09-18 - Site opens at 3 PM & Closes at 12 PM)
Ritterwald
Come join the Canton of Ritterwald and the Barony of Nottinghill Coill as we once again prepare for War of the Wings VI with a day full of light- and heavy-weapons melee scenarios, teaching of the various techniques and arts of war, and target and combat archery.
Martial Activities: Heavy- and light-weapons melee and instruction. No tournaments. Target archery & combat archery. This will be one of the last opportunities to authorize in heavy and light weapons prior to War of the Wings VI!
Arts & Sciences Activities: For Nottinghill Coill populace, the Baronial Procession at WoW is a display of Canton and Baronial heraldry. Start your projects early - or Ritterwald may take the banner spear for a 3rd year! Display some of your Canton processional heraldry at War Practice!
Cost:
Adult, Member: $7.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $4.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $12.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $4.00 Camping
Youth (6-17): $6.00 Day-Trip $8.00 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 Ritterwald
Site: Alhhard Manor 1042 Woodland Dr. New Ellenton, SC 29809 Site is 50 acres including woods and a large, beautiful open field with plenty of space for all martial scenarios, camping, and merchants. Site features both hot and cold showers, a large fire pit, ample parking, plenty of room for tent camping, and room for merchants. Site is wet and pet friendly (but please keep dogs on a leash and pick up after them). Site opens 3pm Fri, closes 12pm Sun.
Site Restrictions: Above ground fire pits only; please do not dig holes. Pets are allowed if on leash at all times and please police pet ... all residue to be picked up, properly wrapped, and placed in a waste recepticle! At the request of Alhhard Manor, the horses, the paddocks (except parking paddock) and BOTH houses are strictly off limits; please respect their request.
Feast Information: Feast will be provided by Lord Axum O\'Neal and will liken to that of feeding an army in training. In other words, lots of harty foods prepared by a masterful, proven, and acclaimed feastcrat! Please contact him at smsoforic[AT]aol.com with any dietary concerns.
Merchanting Information: Plenty of space will be available for merchants, and merchanting is encouraged. Please contact THL Ariel Benne Douw (gillasd at bellsouth.net) at least one week prior to the event so placement can be reserved (however, there is plenty of room!).
Other Information: Ample space is available on site for camping and dayshade set-up. Local hotel information is available. Please contact the Event Steward for hotel information.
Event Steward\'s Information: THL Ariel Benne Douw (Dawn Gillas), 1042 Woodland Dr., New Ellenton, SC 29809, Phone: (803) 221-1427, E-mail: gillasd[AT]bellsouth.net
Reservations: Dame Mmorwenna Trevethan (Marie Frazer), 135 Oakcrest Lane, Aiken, SC 29803, Phone: (803) 652-7230, E-mail: bwahaha[AT]spiritcom.net
Directions: Most GPS services will correctly navigate you all the way to Woodland Drive but we have found that many will place the driveway entrance approximately 1/4 mile off. Look for SCA signs as you draw near.
From Points North and East: Find your best route to Interstate 20 westbound. Take Interstate 20 to Exit 22, Aiken, SC (U.S. Rt. 1). Take Rte. 1 South to Aiken, In Aiken, take Rt. 19 south into New Ellenton. At the only light in New Ellenton (there\'s a used car dealer on the left), turn right on Smith Ave. At the end of Smith Ave., turn left onto Old Whiskey Rd. Take the first right onto Woodland Dr. The drive just over 1 mile; the driveway is on the right. NOTE: Driveway is ~1/2 mile long - stay on driveway until you see Troll!
From Augusta: Cross the Savannah River on Sand Bar Ferry Rd into and through Beech Island. Go through the two lights on the east side of Beech Island and under the overpass, staying on highway 278. Go ~14 miles to Woodland Dr. (2 roads intersect close together, Woodland is the 2nd one.) Turn left (at the Public Golf course sign) and go ~1/2 mile. Turn left onto driveway. NOTE: Driveway is approximately 1/2 mile long - stay on driveway until you see Troll!
From Points South and East: Find the best route to Rte. 278 westbound toward Aiken/Augusta. Take Rte. 278 until you reach New Ellenton and the juncture with Rt. 19. Cross Rt. 19 at the light and continue on 278. Go ~1 mile farther on Rt. 278 then take the first right onto Woodland Dr. (across from the Public Golf course sign). Drive ~1/2 mile. Turn left onto driveway. NOTE: Driveway is approximately 1/2 mile long - stay on driveway until you see Troll!