The Canton of
Elvegast Proudly Presents
The Tourney of
Ymir XXXIII
Friday - Sunday, 8-10 February, 2008
in Reidsville,
North Carolina
event info last updated on 7 February 2008 20:00
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Event
Schedule (updated 02/05/08) |
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Food & Feast
Info (added 02/07/08) |
| Reservations |
| Hotels & Restaurants (added 01/31/08) |
| Site and Directions |
| Event Site Map |
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Event Staff (updated 02/05/08) |
| Info for Newcomers |
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Fighting (updated 02/05/08) |
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Arts &
Sciences (updated 02/05/08) |
| Youth & Kids Activities |
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Silent
Auction (updated 02/07/08) |
| Seneschal 101 & 102 Classes (added 01/30/08) |
| Viking Links |
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Breaking Ymir News
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02/07/08] Food & Feast Info Page added [02/07/08] Ymir Weather Forecast [02/07/08] Silent Auction Contact info added [02/07/08] Onsite Camping is now available! [02/05/08] Heavy Fighting info expanded [02/05/08] Space on the fighting field is officially full. [02/05/08] (Those who have spaces in the field should have received a copy of the field map by now.) When you arrive on site there should be small flags with your name on them marking off the front 2 corners of your space. Please remember to cross ropes with your neighbor to make it possible to get everyone on the field. Gaston is the field coordinator and will be on site hours before guests are allowed in to lay out the field. He should be available for questions if you have any when you arrive. Naalbinding Class added (click for details) [02/05/08] Event Schedule has been updated (click for details) [02/05/08] |
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Important note about Children/Minors at Ymir: Minors attending an SCA event must present either a signed Minor Waiver, or a signed blue SCA membership card, before admission to the event. (Waiver forms will be available at the gate.) Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to enter (or remain on) an event site without an adult who is designated as being responsible for them. If the adult in question is not the minor's parent or guardian, that adult must present a Minor Medical Authorization Form, signed by the parent or legal guardian at registration at the event. This medical authorization form must be notarized. (We must have the form even if you are a blood relative such as a grandparent). Click here for more information about this form. Don't make us turn away your minor event attendee at the gate! |
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Youth & Kids' Activities Saturday 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM -- We'll have a Children's Corner in the Rec Hall, with various Viking crafts (make and decorate a doll or toy horse, repousse Viking broches, making beads, beaded necklaces and lucet cord). Saturday 1:30 - ? -- Children's Corner afternoon session where the kids will create a small (3-4 foot long) Viking longship! Also -- We'll also offer an indoor Wee One's corner with toys for the toddlers and a Teen Gallery on the field with games and refreshments for our young adults. Page activities are being planned, and Page age kids will be welcome at the Children's Corner as well. Youth Activities Supplies Donations Basket -- We will also have a donations basket for youth activities supplies near the Gate. We can always use any craft items, particularly empty coffee cans, and glass baby food jars, candles or candle wax, and wool scraps at least 1-2 feet long. Items appropriate for Youth Prizes are also always welcome. Teen Gallery -- At Ymir there will be a gallery on the field exclusively for the teens. Those aged 13-17 are welcome to enjoy games and refreshments in the Gallery all day Saturday. Those in the Gallery will be asked to choose the fighter who performs the Best Death in each of the tournaments of the day. The Gallery will be in a yellow & red covered ez-up. Location details will be given once they are known. If you will be enjoying the Gallery lease bring a small donation of food or beverage, also, loans or donations of games would be appreciated. Youth Rapier Practice & Authorizations: (info updated 01/05/07) A youth rapier practice and authorizations will also be held. Questions can be directed to the Rapier Marshal, Lord Wistric Oftun at otownes AT gmail DOT com. Award Recommendations -- We would also like to encourage all gentles to tell us about children who have been helping out or excelling in the arts or fighting to Senora Mariana de Salamanca, our Baronial Minister of Youth or to Their Excellencies, Gaston and Rosalind. Important note about Children/Minors at Ymir -- Minors attending an SCA event must present either a signed Minor Waiver, or a signed blue SCA membership card, before admission to the event. (Waiver forms will be available at the gate.) Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to enter (or remain on) an event site without an adult who is designated as being responsible for them. If the adult in question is not the minor's parent or guardian, that adult must present a Minor Medical Authorization Form, signed by the parent or legal guardian at registration at the event. This medical authorization form must be notarized. (We must have the form even if you are a blood relative such as a grandparent). Click here for more information about this form. Don't make us turn away your minor event attendee at the gate! Questions about youth activities -- Can be directed to Señora Mariana de Salamanca at cm AT windmastershill DOT org. |
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Prize Donations:
If you would like to donate Prizes for Ymir please contact Lady Elspeth Macalpin at elspeth@nc.rr.com or call her at 919-753-4453. |
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Seneschal 101 & 102 Classes:
(added 01/30/08) ALL Seneschals (new and old) MUST take these classes to get or retain their warrant, so this is your chance to knock this one off your list. Deputy Seneschals are also strongly encouraged to attend. If you are not sure whether you need the classes or not, please contact Baroness Adriana la Bretonne at baronessadriana AT gmail DOT com. NOTE: Please contact her if you are planning to attend one or both of these classes so that she can prepare enough handouts. Both classes last approximately 1 hour and will be taught in Classroom 1. Seneschal 101 will be begin at 10:30 AM (or when morning court ends) Sensechal 201 will be begin at 2:00 PM |
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Silent Auction:
updated 02/07/08) From Noon - 4:00 PM in the Great Hall (Norstead Port) we will be hosting a Silent Auction for the Barony of Windmasters' Hill to go to the general fund. Do you have your items and checkbooks ready? All those donating items should deliver them to Duchess Padraigin in the Great Hall before 11:30 AM. We also encourage everyone to check out the auction and drive those prices up! Your donations and purchases are much appreciated. Duchess Pádraigín O hEachach, our coordinator, can be reached at padraigin AT charter DOT net. |
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"From the fury of the
Northmen, O Lord deliver us." |
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