[Ponte Alto] Chalice of the Sun God VII: Outstaring the Medusa

[Rachael Storey]

Greetings unto the populace!  I am posting this flyer on behalf of
Lady Wulfyn AElfwines dohtor, Autocrat of the Chalice of the Sun Gods
event for 2010.  If there is any among you with access to the
Stierbach mailing list, I humbly ask that you repost this there, as I
have not yet set myself up on that list.  :)

YiS,
Giovanna Rossellini di Firenze
Webminister, Ponte Alto
Deputy Kingdom Webminister, Atlantia

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Chalice of the Sun God VII - Outstaring the Medusa

October 22-24, 2010 - Barony of Ponte Alto

Medusa!  The name makes even the most hardened warrior flinch.  One
glance; meet her eyes, look upon her head of writhing snakes and you
turn to stone.  Do you know the way to outstare Medusa?  Or will you
be turned into a stone statue of yourself for all eternity?  Come and
join us for a weekend of fun, fighting and food.

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

Martial Activities: There will be armored, rapier, youth and target
archery tournaments. Competitors shall fight in a Challenger's tourney
for the right to best the current Chalice Champions in each discipline
and become this year's Chalice Champions. Questions should be directed
to: Lord Gustav von Silberwald, MiC at gustavvs at yahoo.com.  Their
Excellencies will also be choosing the Ponte Alto Archery Champion at
this time.  The current champions will be defending their title, but
the Barony will be sending in their own champions in a brave effort to
win back the Chalice for Ponte Alto.  All are invited to challenge and
attempt to win this honor.

A&S and Performing Competitions: There will be Chalice competitions in
both performing and A&S for the title of Chalice Champions. For
questions about A&S competitions contact Mistress Belphoebe de Givet
(belfebe at yahoo.com). For performing arts contact Mistress Anne of
Carthew (anne at ravenstreet.com). Performers should have 2 pieces
prepared, one of which shall be in period style documented. The theme
of both competitions is the legend of Perseus and the Medusa.

Cost:

Adult, Members: $11.00 Day Trip, $8.00 Feast, $16 Cabins

Adult, Non-members: $16.00 Day Trip, $8.00 Feast, $16 Cabins

Youth, 5-17: $6.00 Day Trip, $6.00 Feast, $7 Cabins

Youth, Non-members: 5-17:  $11.00 Day Trip, $6.00 Feast, $7 Cabins

Children, 0- 4:  Guest of the Barony

Make Checks Payable To:  SCA, Inc., Barony of Ponte Alto. Non-members
add $5.00 to all prices.

Site: Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, VA, Camp 5.  Please take
note that it's a different camp from last year's.

Site 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 10 am Sunday morning.

Feast: A sumptuous feast shall be prepared by Lady Sophia van der
Werken in the Roman style.  Space is limited to 60, so get those
reservations in early! Dietary concerns should be directed to the head
cook at opc_lt at yahoo.com.

Merchanting: 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.  E-mail is the best way to reach the autocrat.

Other Information: Like in years past, there will be a team
Competition for the Chalice of the Sun God. Teams must register before
11am on the day of the tourneys to compete. Teams must field a single
participant in at least 4 of the 5 Chalice disciplines (Performance,
Artisan, HeavyArmored, Rapier, Target Archery). Each team may include
one youth armored combat and/or one youth rapier fighter and/or one
youth archer in addition to the adult categories. Rules and team
registration forms are available at our website. If you are planning
on bringing a dayshade, please contact Lady Wulfwyn to reserve space.

Autocrat: Wulfwyn AElfwines dohtor, (Patty Cheshire), 14521 Skipton
Court, Centreville, VA 20101 (703) 501-0875 E-mail:
snoleopard4 at aol.com

Reservations: Courtney Houghton, 11639 Newbridge Ct, Reston VA 20191
(703) 391-5929

Directions:  Take your best route to I-95 in VA. Take Exit at 150 to
Route 619 West.  Go approximately 4 miles and the entrance will be on
your right.  Follow the signs for Camp 2 and Camp 5.  We will have
someone directing parking.