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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN><STRONG>Mini-Tournament of Honorable Elevation<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">On: <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:date w:st="on" Year="2008" Day="15" Month="4">April 15<SUP>th</SUP> 2008</st1:date><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Please arrive at <st1:time w:st="on" Minute="30" Hour="18">6:30pm</st1:time> to check-in at <st1:time w:st="on" Minute="0" Hour="19">7:00pm</st1:time>. The Tournament will begin <U>promptly</U> at 7:30pm<BR>At<BR><A href="http://stierbach..org/calendar/calendarix/cal_popup.php?op=view&id=1395&uname=&catview=0" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #003399; TEXT-DECORATION: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; text-underline: none">Stierbach Fighter Practice in Manassas</SPAN></A><BR>(<A href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=8440+Kao+Circle+Manassas&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=32.38984,81.738281&ie=UTF8&ll=38.761981,-77.450759&spn=0.00778,0.019956&z=16&iwloc=addr" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #003399; TEXT-DECORATION: none;
mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; text-underline: none">Map</SPAN></A>)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">On behalf of the newly invested Barons and Baronesses of Ponte Alto and Stierbach, we would like to invite all in our two great lands to join us in the first of a continuing series of practice Mini-Tournaments (both Armored and Rapier) to be held jointly. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">To Honor the Elevation of:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="COLOR: black; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">friendship and alliance between the Baronies<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="COLOR: black; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">our Barons and Baronesses<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="COLOR: black; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">the prowess of our Baronial fighters<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="COLOR: black; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">our respect for chivalry, courtesy, and pageantry<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Whilst we will be fighting in a Tournament format with full pageantry, and whilst prizes will be available, the Mini-Tournament of Honorable Elevation is simply a practice, and as such does not require participants to be authorized. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">All new fighters </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt">and </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">youth fighters are encouraged to participate</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY:
'Arial','sans-serif'">. We are practicing our martial arts within the format of the Tournament, and we hope all -- both authorized and unauthorized -- will participate to elevate their skill. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The first tournament will be held <st1:date w:st="on" Year="2008" Day="15" Month="4">April 15<SUP>th</SUP> 2008</st1:date> at the New <A href="http://stierbach..org/calendar/calendarix/cal_popup.php?op=view&id=1395&uname=&catview=0" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #003399; TEXT-DECORATION: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; text-underline: none">Stierbach Fighter Practice in Manassas</SPAN></A>, <A href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=8440+Kao+Circle+Manassas&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=32.38984,81.738281&ie=UTF8&ll=38.761981,-77.450759&spn=0.00778,0.019956&z=16&iwloc=addr" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #003399; TEXT-DECORATION: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; text-underline: none">Map</SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Prizes will be given to the winner, to the most Chivalrous and Honorable fighter chosen by the Baronesses or their representatives; and to the most improved fighter chosen by the Barons or their representatives.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The Tournament<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The tournament shall be in the style of a double elimination standard tree. Each fighter shall have two lives. Out of respect for the fencing school, each fight will end with first blood. That is all good blows will result in death, eliminating the need to fight from the knees and protecting the floors.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The field will require one Herald and at least one (preferably two Marshalls.) The Herald shall announce the fighters names before each fight and request he/she salute their Baron/Baroness their consort and their opponent before they engage. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>After the herald is finished, the marshal shall call the “Lay On!”. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>After the conclusion of the fight the fighters will report to the MOL and inform the MOL of the winner.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">First Round Selection<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The fighter’s names shall be put into a hat, they will then form a single line facing the Barons and Baroness.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Each Baroness will pick a name taking alternating turns. The name will be read and the fighter will approach to show respect to the Baroness. Then the fighter will select an opponent. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They will bow then submit themselves to the MOL to be recorded. This will continue until all the fighters have been paired. (if a name is drawn of a fighter who is already paired that name will be put aside). A non-destructive Bi-Fighter will be provided in the event of an odd number of combatants. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Subsequent rounds: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">As the fighters report to the MOL the MOL shall pair the fighters in the order that they report, pairing the winner of the first fight with the winner of the second fight, the looser of the first fight with the looser of the second fight. This pattern will continue until all fighters are paired up.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Fighters whom have lost two fights shall be eliminated from the list.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">No fighter pairing should be repeated unless it can not
be avoided in the latter rounds.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If a non destructive bi fight is required a bi Fighter will be provided.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>No fighter shall be granted more than one bi fight. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Fighters will fight in the order they were selected.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Continue this process until only 2 or 3 fighters are left in the Tournament.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Final Rounds<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">All fighters’ losses shall be cleared and the final round shall be fought as a round robin, If necessary randomly determine first pair of fighters.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>First fighter to defeat all opponents in the final round two times shall be declared the winner.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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