Southern War Practice
(2012-09-14 - 2012-09-16 - Site opens at 3:00 PM & Closes at 12:00 PM)
Ritterwald
Come join the Canton of Ritterwald and the Barony of Nottinghill Coill as we once again prepare for War of the Wings 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 and combat archery. This will be one of the last opportunities to authorize in heavy and light weapons prior to War of the Wings VII.
Arts & Sciences Activities: For Nottinghill Coill populace, the Baronial Procession at WoW is a display of Canton and Baronial heraldry. Start your project early - or ritterwald may take the banner spear for a 4th year! Display some of your Canton processional heraldry at War Practice!
Cost:
Adult, Member: $8.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $4.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $13.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $4.00 Camping
Youth (6-17): $7.00 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. and closes 12 noon Sun.
Site Restrictions: Above-ground fire pits only; please do not dig holes. Pets are allowed if on leash at all times. Please police your pet: all residue to be picked up, properly wrapped, and placed in a waste receptacle! At the request of Alhhard Manor, the horses, the paddocks (except parking paddock) and BOTH houses are strictly off limits. Please respect this 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 hearty foods prepared by a masterful and acclaimed head cook. 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 co-Event Steward for hotel information. We will also be holding a two-way Yard Sale. (1) You can contribute items for sale/donation. Proceeds will be split between our Barony and the Canton of Ritterwald. (2) You can bring items for sale-only. Proceeds will go to the seller. All items for sale-only MUST be pre-priced and clearly marked with the seller\'s name. Unsold items will be returned to the identified sellers.
Co-Event Steward: THL Ariel Benne Douw (Dawn Gillas), 1042 Woodland Dr., New Ellenton, SC 29809. Phone: (803) 221-1427. E-mail: gillasd[AT]bellsouth.net
Event Steward\'s Information: Lord Diederich von Basel (Ralph Morris), 756 Palm Dr., Aiken, SC 29803, Phone: (803) 642-2391, E-mail: dosgosianos[AT]hotmail.com
Reservations: Dame Morwenna Trevethan (Marie D. 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 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. Rte. 1). Take Rte. 1 South to Aiken. In Aiken, take Rte. 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. Then 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 and Points West: 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 ~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 junction with Rte. 19. Cross Rte. 19 at the light and continue on Rte. 278. Go ~1 mile farther on Rte. 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 ~1/2 mile long; stay on driveway until you see Troll!