Golden Rivers Rapier Championship/ Collegium July 30 2011

Good Gentles of the West Kingdom! Come and join the Populace of Golden Rivers for a day of Rapier Fighting, Fun, and a chance to LEARN something new! Afterwards, join us in a Pot-Luck BBQ Feast! It is a day NOT to be missed!

Relax with the Gallery as we watch the West kingdom Rapier Fighters display their prowess upon the field! Revel in the fact that you will witness feats of fighting skill at lightning quick speed! (Not mention that some of the outfits are really cool.)

And should you be able to divert your attention from the fighting, you will be able to partake in numerous A & S Classes that include (but are not limited to):

· "Beginning Marshalling": Join Duibheasa as she teaches you the basics of making sure everyone stays safe on and around the List Field, while wielding that "bumble-bee stick". Also, the basics of Armor Inspection will be covered. It is MORE than simply asking; "My Lord, are you wearing...?"

· "Heralding is Sexy": What is THAT, you say? Heralding? Sexy? It certainly is! We will have several Heralds on site to teach you the skills that will enable YOU to "OYEZ!" with the best of them, and learn the Litanies required moving the competitions along (and not "blowing out" your voice in the process)! Not to mention Court, Duty & Book!

· "Weaving": Baroness Anastasia (aka: "Auntie") will be there to help you with setting up a loom, and, if she is her typical self, you can expect her to possibly help with the basics of "Illumination". You always wanted to know what it takes to draw those lovely scrolls, well, here's a chance to see it first-hand! (See it, learn it, DO IT!)

Lots more stuff in the works! Make sure to see the Site Handout at "Gate" when you get there to see what else is planned. We may even have a "Spontaneous Bardic", so be ready!

As the afternoon draws near, we will fire up the grills for the BBQ. Golden Rivers will provide hot-dogs & hamburgers. Please bring a dish to share, and your own non-alcoholic beverages.

Location: Howe Park 2201 Howe Ave. The corner of Howe and Cottage. Site opens at 9:00am, and the event "ends" at 6:00pm. However, folks will undoubtedly stay later.

Site Fee: FREE!!! However, any donations will be gladly accepted.

Autocrat: Vincenzo Saracini (mka: Glen Sarcona) 916-993-8004 (Before 9:00 PM)
3680 David Drive, North Highlands, CA 95660. thesarconas@yahoo.com