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<p class=MsoNormal>Greetings to the Barony,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>While we are still unpacking and collecting our thoughts
from WOW, we want to send out to a reminder about Chalice of the Sun Gods.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>For those of you who do not remember Stierbach is the
defending champions of the event, and several of our members are personal
champions as well. This is a call for all able bodied people to come to
chalice on October 23<sup>rd</sup> and help Stierbach keep the chalice for one
more year!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Teams are made up of a minimum of 4 people participating in
5 categories:<o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Armored combat<o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Rapier combat<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Archery<o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Arts and Sciences<o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Bardic<o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Bonus Points for youth (1 for having a youth on
your team in either armor/rapier/archery)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Full Rules are attached at the bottom of this email.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Please email us ASAP so that we can start creating teams.
At this point we don’t even have one full team together, which is a bit
sad. 2 Years ago we had 6 teams compete, last year 2.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We will have the Baronial Pavilion on the field again, and
if anyone out there wishes to set theirs up next to ours for more space we would
be very appreciative.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Yours,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Flaithri and Rhonwen<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Baron and Baroness of Stierbach<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Q: How do these Champion-Challenger tourneys
work?<br>
<br>
A: Each area of competition (armored combat, rapier, archery, performance and
display A&S, youth armored combat and youth rapier) shall hold a challenger
tourney in which competitors will vie to be the hero of the day. That hero must
then compete one-on-one against the Chalice Champion. The winner of the final
Champion Battle shall become the Chalice Champion, and wins the right to
compete next year as the Chalice Champion in their discipline.<br>
<br>
Q: How does the Team Competition work?<br>
<br>
A: To celebrate those heroes with the good sense not to labor alone or
unassisted, we have made a team competition, with the prize being the CHALICE
OF THE SUN GOD (and a lot of chocolate). Teams shall consist of 1 entrant in at
least 4 of the 5 disciplines, and must register to enter the Chalice
Competitions. Additionally, teams may include one youth armored combatant and /
or one youth archer, and / or youth rapier fighter for extra credit as it will
be explained below. These teams shall be awarded points based upon their
prowess and participation in their chosen disciplines. The team with the
highest point total shall win the CHALICE, which they shall have the right to
retain for a year, whereupon it must be surrendered to next year's winning
team.<br>
<br>
Q: The winning Champions in each category are expected to return and defend
their titles next year. What happens if they can't make it?<br>
<br>
A: In that case, the slot for Champion for that category will be declared
vacant and the two finalists (first and second place) will duke it out in the
finals. The victor will become the next Chalice Champion for that category.<br>
<br>
Q: How do I register a team?<br>
<br>
A: A team, to be entered in the Team Competition, must have someone competing
in at least 4 of the 5 Chalice disciplines (armored combat, rapier, archer,
bardic and display A&S). Additionally, the team may include one youth
armored combatant and/or youth rapier fighter and/or a youth archer. The team
must submit a written registration (email will do) to the autocrat. If they
have not registered prior to the event, they must register in person NO LATER
THAN 11 AM on the day of the tourney. There will be a box at troll accepting
reservations for those teams registering the day of the event. Late entries
will not be accepted.<br>
<br>
The registration must list the name of your team, the names of the team
members, and which discipline each person is competing in on behalf of your
team. You may have a team member who competes in more than one discipline for
your team, but you must identify which disciplines each team member is
participating in.<br>
<br>
Q: Are there any restrictions as to who may be on my team? <br>
<br>
A: No individual may compete on more than one team in a single discipline. For
example, Count Hitsemhard may compete as a member of team A as a heavy fighter.
If he so chooses, he may simultaneously compete in a second discipline, such as
A&S, as a member of team B. He may also compete as a member of team A as
both heavy fighter and as an artisan. He may not, however, compete as a heavy
fighter for both team A and team B. Additionally, no team will have more than
three youth combatants, one in each discipline, armored, archery and rapier.<br>
<br>
Q: How do we get points?<br>
<br>
A: Each member of your team will enter the Challenger tourney in their chosen
discipline and be awarded points individually according to their performance,
which will count towards the individual Chalice challenges. However, only the
top five places in each category will earn points for their team. First place
will get 10 points for his or her team, second place gets 8, third gets 6,
fourth gets 4, and fifth gets 2. Sixth place and below get no points. In the
case of a tie, points will be awarded to both people and therefore to both
teams. Once the results are in, points will be tallied, including youth bonus
points if applicable, and the team with the most points will become the new
Team Chalice Champion.<br>
<br>
Q: How do the youth bonus points work?<br>
<br>
A: Each team that features a youth combatant, either rapier, archery or
armored, will get an extra point per young fighter. If the youth wins the
Champion challenge and becomes Chalice Champion for youth rapier, youth archery
or armored combat, an additional point to the team will be awarded.<br>
<br>
Q: If the winner of any of the youth categories is not in any team, what
happens to his extra bonus point?<br>
<br>
A: That bonus point is not awarded to anyone then, since this provision
applicable only to teams. (Hint, hint, get a youth in your team! Those extra
points can make a difference!)<br>
<br>
Q: What are the cutoff ages for youth rapier, youth armored and youth archery?<br>
<br>
A: The cutoff ages for youth rapier and youth armored are determined by Kingdom
regulations for those two disciplines. The age cutoff for young archers is 12
and under. This was determined after consultation with the archery marshals who
requested that a youth archery category be included among the competitions for
this event.<br>
<br>
Q: If a young archer 12 or under wishes to compete as an adult, can they do it
or do they have to compete as youth?<br>
<br>
A: In order to be fair to the youth combatants and rapier fighters, who cannot
compete against adults, young archers 12 and under must compete in the youth
category. Points for team competitions featuring youth archers will be counted
just like the points for teams that feature youth rapier fighters or youth
armored combatants.<br>
<br>
Q: Is there a bow weight limit for young archers?<br>
<br>
A: There are no bow weight limits for young archers. They can shoot with
whatever bow style or weight they wish, as long as it complies with Atlantian
rules.<br>
<br>
Q: Can I have one of the Chalice Champions on my team?<br>
<br>
A: Yes. Any of the Chalice Champions may compete as part of a team. <br>
<br>
Q: How will the Champion Battle work for Display A&S? <br>
<br>
A: We have designed the Display A&S Champion Battle in an effort to add a
spectator element to the A&S competition. While the display and judging
will take place at the A&S area, the finals will take place on the list
field, at the same time as the finals of the other disciplines. The Challenger
display will be presented in the field for the populace to see. The Champion
display will likewise be presented in the field. The scores for both will be
presented in a sealed envelope. The display with the highest score will be
deemed the Champion.<br>
<br>
Q: How will the Champion Battle work for Performing Arts?<br>
<br>
A: Each performer should have two pieces prepared, one of which shall be in period
style and documented. The first part of the competition will be judged by a
panel of judges, who will take into account both the documentation and quality
of performance. The Performing Arts Champion Battle will be held on the list
field before the populace, usually after the armored combat Champion Battle and
the rapier Champion Battle. Both Champion and Challenger will be asked to
perform for the crowd assembled. The piece need not be documented but must be
SCA-appropriate. The winner will be decided by Her Majesty. If Her Majesty is
not present, the Ladies of the Rose will pick the winner. If no Ladies of the
Rose are present, a selection of members of the Order of the Laurel will do it.<br>
<br>
Q: What if there is a tie between teams?<br>
<br>
A: In case of a tie between teams, the winning team shall be selected by the
much venerable tradition of a duel of rock, paper, scissors.<o:p></o:p></p>
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