[Ponte Alto] Chalice of the Sun God: Athena's Challenge

[Katharine Devereaux]

The Barony of Ponte Alto requests your presence at: 
Chalice of the Sun God IV: Athena's Challenge
September 14th to the 16th, 2007 

Once again, the cry goes forth for all heroes to vie for glory and honor in the Chalice Championships. And for those who choose to attempt it, there is the legendary 'Chalice of the Sun God', the cup of Helios given to Hercules in the course of his labors. Please join us for this unique challenge! 

After last year's celebration of Poseidon's Return, Athena has decreed a challenge unto him. Who will win the challenge? As a team or as an individual, choose who you will support - Athena or Poseidon? Total points will win the day!

http://pontealto.atlantia.sca.org/events/chalice.php

Fighting: There will be a heavy and rapier fighting; each in the same format competitors shall fight in a Challenger's tourney for the right to best the Heavy Weapons Chalice Champion or the Rapier Chalice Champion. The winner of each of the 'Champion Battles' shall become the Chalice Champion in his discipline, and may fight as Chalice Champion next year. Questions should be directed to Lord Connor Sinclair (heavy weapons) (connor_sinclair at yahoo.com) and Lord Geoffrey ap Clywd (rapier) (geoffwillamsrdg at yahoo.com). Additionally, we will be having youth combat and rapier tourneys for extra team points - Contact Baroness Catalina dell'Acqua (akgnome at yahoo.com)

A&S Competitions: There will be Chalice competitions in bardic and artifact A&S. For questions about A&S competitions contact Renata von Hentzau (starfox5 at msn.com). Bardic Chalice Competition: Bards and other performers shall compete in a Challengers Competition for the right to face the Chalice Bard. The winner of that face-off becomes Chalice Bard, and may compete under the title next year. Each Bard should have 2 pieces prepared, one of which shall be in period style documented. Both pieces should be about 'Peace'. Artifact Chalice Competition: Artisans shall compete in a Challengers Competition for the right to face the Chalice Artisan. The winner of that competition shall become Chalice Artisan, and may compete under the title next year. The competition theme is 'War'. 

Archery: There will be a target archery competition. Competitors will compete in a Challengers shoot for the right to shoot against the Chalice Archery Champion and become Chalice Archery Champion. If you have questions, contact Miles de Locwode at milesdelocwode at cox.net. The Ponte Alto Archery Champion will also be chosen at this time.

Team Competition for the Chalice of the Sun God: Teams must register before 11am on the day of the tourneys to compete for the Chalice of the Sun God. Teams must field a single participant in at least 4 of the 5 Chalice disciplines (Bardic, Artisan, Heavy, Rapier, Archery - Youth Combat will provide extra points). Each participant shall receive points based on participation and performance. The team with the highest score shall win the Chalice of the Sun God. To register a team, contact the Autocrat. You must include the names of your team members, their disciplines, which God you support on this day, and the team name. 

Merchants: You are welcome. Please contact the Autocrat to register for space by the list field. Note that PWFP does not permit overnight camping in tents so plan accordingly. 

Feast: A sumptuous feast shall be prepared by Lady Graçia Esperança de Sevilla (MysticSableWolf at hotmail.com). Space is limited to 100, so get those reservations in early! Dietary concerns should be directed to the head cook. 

Site: Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, VA, Camps 1& 4. Restrictions: No pointed weapons. No pets. No tent camping (cabins only). No open flame. The site is WET, no original containers. Cabins have showers, bathrooms, and beds (bring your own bedding). Cars are not permitted in the cabin areas. Handicap accessible. All cabins must be vacated by 11am Sunday morning. 

      Cost:
     NON-SCA MEMBERS: add $3 to all prices below.
     

     Pre-Registered
     Non Pre-Registered
     
      Adult w/cabin
     $16.00
     $17.00
     
      Adult Daytrip
     $11.00
     $12.00
     
      Child (5-17 yrs.)
     $7 (w/cabin)/$5 (daytrip)
     $8 (w/cabin)/$6 (daytrip)
     
      Under 5 yrs.
     Free
     Free
     

If you plan to be onboard for feast, cost of feast for members and non-members alike is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-17. Children under 5 are the guests of the Barony.

Reservations: Celia Rosedale, (Tamara Brown), 3714 Sudley Ford Court, Fairfax, VA 22033,  Phone: (703) 378-2441, E-mail:  celia at ravenstreet.org Please make checks payable to 'Barony of Ponte Alto, SCA Inc'. The only good reservation is a paid one.

Autocrat: Katharine Devereaux (Kimberly Barker), 181 East Reed Ave #107, Alexandria, VA 22305, 571-239-2183, email: katdevereaux at hotmail.com

Directions:

  Take your best route to I-95 in VA. Exit at VA-234 headed towards Manassas (Exit 152B). Where VA-234 becomes a two lane road, you will see a Travel Trailer City sign on you left. YOUR NEXT LEFT WILL BE FOR CAMPS 1&4. When you turn, follow the signs for Camp 1 entrance. 

  Via Mapquest, enter the intersection of "Pleasant Rd & Dumfries Rd" in Montclair, VA 22205. This is the entrance to Camp 1.
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