The Barony of Politarchopolis invites you to a day of archery and combat activities at the Spring Hunt!
Fully catered! Bring gear for target archery, blunt archery, rapier, heavy and light war combat.
When: Saturday, 21 Oct 2023 (ASLVIII)
Activities:
- Sharps Target Archery: Rainbow Round, Polit Red Tape Shoot, and Inter-Kingdom Archery Competition (IKAC).
- Blunts target Archery: Monster themed field course (all day).
- Rapier: Melee in the maze, and Champion Tournament. The rapier tournament shall be fought as a series of duels to find the fencer most suitable to be Rapier Champion of Politarchopolis.
- Armoured: Melee tourney, Realism tourney, and mixed combat war scenarios in the maze.
- A&S Competition: Theme “Springtime” judged by popular acclaim.
Costs:
- Adult member (day with feast): $30
- Adult member (day with no feast): $20
- Adult non-member (including $10 insurance): $40
- Child member (under 18): Free
- Non-Child member (under 18): $5
Bookings: please find the booking form here.
Where: 159 Millynn Road Bungendore NSW 2621. Travelling from Canberra, follow the Federal Highway heading north-east, turn right onto Bungendore Rd, turn right onto Millynn Rd, go to the end of the road.
Timetable:
- 9am – Set up.
- 10am – Activities kick off.
- 10:30am – Archery Rainbow Round.
- 11am – Heavy tourneys; Rapier maze fighting.
- 11:30am – Archery Red Tape Shoot.
- 12:30pm – Lunch; A&S competition.
- 1:30pm – Armoured war in maze; Rapier champion tourney; IKAC.
- 5pm – Baronial court.
- 6pm – Feast.
- 10pm – Close.
Event team: The Steward of the event is Crispin Sexi (Email: crispin.sexi@protonmail.com).
What to wear: An attempt at pre-17th century clothing. If you need help with clothing, contact the hospitaller to organise loaner garb.
Please note: Participants are reminded that if they are unwell or showing cold or flu-like symptoms, they must not attend.