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<DIV>Tournoi des Enfants is almost here! Since this is the first time an
event like this has happened around here I decided to post some more information
about what wonders you can expect to experience.</DIV>
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<DIV>First off, there are loads of youth martial competitions. Archery,
Thrown Weapons, Combat, and Rapier. Yes, with the publication of the rules
for Youth Rapier we can proudly offer this to the populace of Atlantia.
With all the martial activities located conveniently near each other there is no
fear of a child having to pick one over the other. There will be plenty of
opportunities for them to partake in all that they want. It is also a
prime time to show the youth all that they are capable of doing within the
SCA.</DIV>
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<DIV>Martial Activities not your style? Well, take a look in the A&S
tent where there will be a competition open only to youth Artisans. Now is
the time for them to shine and show what they are capable of producing.
Besides the competition, there are a plethora of classes to take. Some
have age or size limitations; please contact Lady Cairistiona (<A
href="mailto:garadh@verizon.net">garadh@verizon.net</A>) if you need more
information immediately on any class. Here is a current listing of the
classes being offered: Banner making, Intro to Calligraphy & Illumination,
Breadmaking, Finger loop braiding, Intro to Juggling, Celtic Embroidery, History
& Basic playing of the harp, Shadow puppets, Puppets in period, Page Academy
&S core class, Henna through the Ages, and Decorating Fans. There
might be more classes added before the event. Some of these classes do
count as Page Academy classes.</DIV>
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<DIV>You have a child that needs to run off some energy? Well, we will
have an active play area where there can be bocce games, croquet matches, stick
horse races and/or stick horse jousting, or any other games that children might
want to play.</DIV>
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<DIV>There will also be an activity tent where there will be a host of crafts
and other things to amuse children of all ages. This area would be the one
most likely labeled "children's corner" if at a normal event. Coloring,
painting, games, and crafts galore to be found here.</DIV>
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<DIV>Have a younger child, a toddler or infant? Do not fear -- there is a
special place set aside for you. Age-safe toys in a tent with a floor so
that crawling babes can be kept out of the grass! There will also be a
changing area in here, and pillows (good for quick naptimes) and possibly a
rocking chair (for nursing moms). A sandbox will be nearby, sure to please
even the most discriminating shovel wielder.</DIV>
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<DIV>Lunch will be served buffet style, and will be available from 11:30 to 2ish
-- and will be filled with a wide variety of child pleasing dishes. There
will be the big white baronial tent for the use of all, but if you want to bring
your own pavilion please contact the List Field Coordinator, Lord Siegfried (<A
href="mailto:siegfriedmcclure@aol.com">siegfriedmcclure@aol.com</A>)
beforehand.</DIV>
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<DIV>The site is private property. Please respect the "Do not go beyond"
signs.</DIV>
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<DIV>And as a final, gentle reminder to parents: this is a day to spend with
your child. Let them see how much fun an event can be together.</DIV>
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<DIV>I hope to see you Mother's Day weekend!</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT lang=0 face=Arial size=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10">In Service to
my Canton, my Barony, and my Crown<BR>Ly Elizabeth of Hadley Hall<BR>Canton of
Sudentorre, Barony of Stierbach, Kingdom of Atlantia<BR>Lozengy Or and Vert a
Chief Sable<BR>Autocrat, Tournoi des Enfants</FONT></DIV></FONT><BR><BR><BR><DIV><FONT style="color: black; font: normal 10pt ARIAL, SAN-SERIF;"><HR style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">See what's free at <A title="http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000503" href="http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000503" target="_blank">AOL.com</A>. </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>