Spring Crown Tournament | The Barony of Cynnabar

The Barony of Cynnabar presents

Crown Tournament and Kingdom A&S Faire

May 23-24, 2015 in Saline, Michigan

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Mark these words sent to the far reaches of this noble Kingdom:

As the wheel of time turns ever forward, Heirs to the Dragon Thrones must be sought once more. To this end we invite all within the Middle Kingdom to converge upon the Barony of Cynnabar this coming May to compete, inspire, or bear witness to the Crown Tournament of the Great Midrealm.

For your enjoyment and to test your skills we offer all manner of competitions and entertainments, including the Crown Tournament and Kingdom Arts & Sciences competitions.

WHAT: Spring Crown Tournament and Kingdom A&S
WHEN: Saturday, May 23 (Kingdom A&S Faire) and Sunday, May 24 (Crown Tournament)
WHERE: Liberty School, 7265 N. Ann Arbor Road, Saline, Michigan 48176 (MapQuest | Google Maps)

Event Program: Those who wish to view/download/print the event program in advance may download it from this link: http://www.cynnabar.org/crowntournament/CrownTourneyProgram.pdf (PDF file, 600k, print back to back then fold in half)

Retainers: Learn how to be a retainer or guard for Royalty during either or both days.
Merchants: If you are interested in selling your wares at this event, please contact Baron Tairdelbach ua Conaill (note that e-mail addresses on this site are obfuscated to protect them and the usual e-mail symbols must be typed in by the sender).

PLEASE READ THIS if you or anyone you plan to attend with is under the age of 18 -- otherwise you may not be allowed to attend the event.

Spring Crown Tournament and Kingdom A&S Site Information

Liberty School
7265 N. Ann Arbor Road
Saline, Michigan 48176
MapQuest | Google Maps)

Important Note: Some GPS users may need to enter the address as Ann Arbor, Michigan for the best results. Please double-check that whatever method you are using for directions leads you to Liberty School in Saline, Michigan. When in doubt, use the driving directions listed under Maps and Directions.

View directions and maps.
View lodging options.

View site fees and registration information

Alcohol/Smoking: Site is dry (this includes parking lots). No alcohol, smoking, or drugs are allowed anywhere on site. Violators will be removed from the site.

Parking: Plentiful paved parking is available on-site.

Day Camps: Limited day camp space is available in the gym; more plentiful space is available outside.

Internet: Public wi-fi access is available under "LFPublic"

Accessibility: The site is handicap friendly.

Pets: Service animals are allowed inside the building. All other dogs need to remain outside on a leash and the owners need to clean up after their animal.

Spring Crown Tournament and Kingdom A&S Site Fees and Registration

Adults (18+):
$10/adult for one day
$15/adult for both days

Children (6-17):
$5/child for one or both days

Children 5 and under are free

$35 family cap
Non-members: Add $5 per person

Note: Above fees are the same whether you pre-register or pay upon arrival.

Pre-Registration: You may pre-register for the event and feast ($15/person) with this pre-registration form . Your completed pre-registration form and check must be received before May 15, 2015
Please make checks out to: “SCA MI Inc - Cynnabar”

Spring Crown Tournament and Kingdom A&S Maps and Directions

Site Address: 7265 N. Ann Arbor Rd., Saline, MI 48176 (click for driving directions)

Driving Directions:
Start by taking your best route to either I-94 or US-23:

From the East: Get yourself to West I-94 and take exit 180A - US 23 South - towards Toledo Take Exit #34 (first exit) - US 12. Turn right. Go about 5.6 miles and turn right onto N. Ann Arbor Rd. Site (Liberty School) is 1 mile on the right.

From the West: Get yourself to East I-94 and take Exit 175 - Ann Arbor-Saline Road, turn right. Go about 3.1 miles and site (Liberty School) is on the left.

From the North: Get yourself to South US-23 and take Exit #34 - US 12. Turn right. Go about 5.6 miles and turn right onto N. Ann Arbor Rd. Site (Liberty School) is 1 mile on the right.

From the South: Get yourself to North US-23 and take Exit #34 - US 12. Turn left. Go about 5.6 miles and turn right onto N. Ann Arbor Rd. Site (Liberty School) is 1 mile on the right.

Important Note: Some GPS users may need to enter the address as Ann Arbor, Michigan for the best results. Please double-check that whatever method you are using for directions leads you to Liberty School in Saline, Michigan. When in doubt, use the driving directions listed above.

Maps:

Site Map:
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Area Hotels

All of these Hotels/Motels listed are within 10 miles (or so) of the Spring Crown Tournament and Kingdom A&S site. (Note: The first two previously had reserved blocks for our group and are likely to contain more SCA members.)

Hampton Inn
Red Roof Inn - Ann Arbor / U of Michigan South
Motel 6
Holiday Inn Express Suites
Holiday Inn - Ann Arbor

Expired Hotel Block Information:

Block 1: Red Roof Inn - Ann Arbor / U of Michigan South: -- FULL
A block of 20 rooms has been reserved at the Red Roof Inn - Ann Arbor / U of Michigan South motel located at:
3505 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1631
734-665-3500

The special SCA rate is $59.99 (two queen bed room) and $64.99 (king bed room). To reserve rooms at this rate, please call and mention that you'd like the special rate for "SCA."

Block 2: Hampton Inn Ann Arbor: -- FULL
925 Victors Way
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734-665-5000

The special SCA rate is $119 (two double bed room). To reserve rooms at this rate, please call and mention that you'd like the special rate for "SCA."

Spring Crown Tournament and Kingdom A&S Master Schedule

Saturday Schedule:
9:00 am: Gate Opens
9:00 am: Coffee Service Opens in Cafeteria
9:00 am: Kingdom A&S Entry Check-In Begins
9:00 am: Archery Range Opens
10:00 am: Youth Activities Begin
10:00 am: Open Dancing
10:00 am: Armored Practice Begins (ends at 4:00 pm)
10:00 am: Rapier Fighting Begins (ends after 1:00 pm)
10:00 am: Bidding the Bedes: Introduction to Paternosters (Band room)
10:00 am: Vigil for Gunnarr Alfljot (outside, ends at 3:00 pm)
11:00 am: A&S Judges and Entrants Meeting (auditorium)
11:00 am: Populace A&S Viewing (ends at noon)
11:30 am: Lunch Tavern Opens
12:00 pm: A&S Judging Slot #1
12:00 pm: Calf to Codex (Band room)
1:00 pm: A&S Judging Slot #2
1:00 pm: Penta Pentamere Dances Class (gym)
1:00 pm: Exchequer Meeting (Band room)
2:00 pm: A&S Judging Slot #3
2:00 pm: Ball (gym)
2:00 pm: Class on Crown Tournament in the MidRealm(Band room)
2:00 pm: Youth Combat Begins
3:00 pm: Pelican Meeting (Band Room)
3:00 pm: A&S Judging Slot #4
4:00 pm: A&S Judging Slot #5
4:00 pm: Laurel Meeting (Band Room)
4:00 pm: Youth Combat Ends
4:00 pm: Lunch Tavern Closes
4:00 pm: Pie Toss to Benefit the Pennsic Known World Party
5:00 pm: Coffee Service Ends
6:00 pm or at Their Majesties Pleasure: Court
8:00 pm: Site closes

Sunday Schedule:
9:00 am: Gate Opens
9:00 am: Coffee Service Opens in Cafeteria
9:00 - 10:30: - Consort/Combatants photos (Room 11), shield collection
10:00 am: Youth Activities Begin
10:30 - 11:00 - Inspections for combatants
- Morning Court - At TRM Pleasure
- Procession
10:30 am: Lunch Tavern Opens
11:00 - 2:30: 50 Year History project (Room 11)
12:00 - 3:00 (times are tentative): Crown Tournament
1:30 pm: Lunch Tavern Closes
3:00 pm: Coffee Service Ends
3:00 - 5:00 pm: Ball during meetings
5:00pm - Merchants close
5:00 pm or at Their Majesties Pleasure: Court
6:30 pm: Feast
9:00 pm: Site closes

Spring Crown Tournament and Kingdom A&S Event Staff

Event Stewards: Mistress Claire Fitzwilliam and Mistress Giovanna Adimari

Gate: Baroness Nezkha Petrova (Pre-registrations: THL Simcha bat Yonah)

Feast: Baroness Hannah Schreiber

Lunch Tavern: Mistress Arina de Traentorp

Judges Liaison: Mistress Claire Fitzwilliam

A&S Coordinator (non-competition): Lady Ceara inghean Mhuirgheasa ui Fhaolain

Dance Coordinator: Mistress Alina of Foxwood

Armored Marshal-In-Charge (non-Tournament): Baron Jasen Irenfest

Youth Armored Marshal-In-Charge: Master Nyilas Kazmer

Rapier Marshal-In-Charge: Warder Azriel le Fey

Archery/Thrown Weapons: Forester Grey Oddson

Herald-In-Charge: Lord Johannes Robbertszoon

Youth Activities: Lady Ceara inghean Mhuirgheasa ui Fhaolain

Parking Coordinator: Bianca Cantacouzene

Set Up: Lord Gavriil Petrivich

Tear Down: Ionis Martel

Merchants: Baron Tairdelbach ua Conaill

Royalty Liaison and Event Webminister: Baroness Genoveva von Lubeck

Rose Tea Liaison: THL Daeg ingen Aeda (called "Daye")

Site is dry (this includes parking lots). No alcohol, smoking, or drugs are allowed anywhere on site.

Page designed and maintained by Genoveva von Lübeck

The image shown on this page is a "derivative work" by Genoveva von Lübeck, based on De arte athletica II by Paul Hector Mair created in the 16th century. The digital, unaltered work was provided freely by Münchener DigitalisierungsZentruum Digitale Bibliothek.

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