details on the opening of the tournament, bout setup and closing of the tournament

Details on the opening of the tournament,Bout setup and Closing of the tournament.

Tournament officials• RS = Robbie Sprules• FW = Frank Williams• DR = David Rumball• RM = Robert Mason• AB = Aaron Bolarhino• MD = Matt “Jack” Dreger• SW = Sean Winslow• JS = Julian Siggers• MR = Mike Rasmusson• IL = Igal Lelchuk

Defendants• DC = David Cvet• BM = Brian McIlmoyle• KR = Kel Rekuta• AV = Aldo Valente• MB = Matt Brundle

Appellants• JW = John Woods• DM = David Murphy• JO = Jeremy O’Neial• DG = Dale Gienow• MR = Mat Ravignat• CP = Chris Penney

Standards bearers• AP = Annette Perry• AT = Adam Trumpour• ?? = ??• X = Xaida Zyvatkauskas• AE = Ariella Elema • BB = Bill Brickman• JC = Joel Cormode• MS = Matt Shea• PL = Paul Laurendeau• KC = Clovis Kari• RS = Russell Staughton• MT = Martin Taves• RH = Russ Howe

Squires (to assist in arming)• AT = Adam Trumpour• PL = Paul Laurendeau• CK = Clovis Kari• AE = Ariella Elema • BB = Bill Brickman• MT = Martin Taves• RH = Russ Howe

Unarmoured combatants• AE = Ariella Elema • BB = Bill Brickman• MT = Martin Taves• RH = Russ Howe• MD = Mat Dreger• IL = Igal Lelchuk

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This is the proposed configuration of the lists – the top of the lists is pointing north, the spectators seating in a “U” shape on the west, north and east side of the lists

display of helms – 2 tables, one covered with covering of red cross on white, the other white cross on red

the appellants burgundy bannerwhich matches the burgundyRibbons worn by the combatants(visiting team)

the defendants gold bannerwhich matches the gold ribbonsworn by the combatants(home team)

tree of arms tournament rack

weapons rackstandards rack

standards rackstandards racks

pavilionpavilion

ROM: Floor to be covered with non-gapped, non-moving plywood

ROM: Raised ventilation fans – hi-powered

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washrooms and access to classrooms(for dressing, ROM: St. John first aid infirmary, etc.)

ROM: PA system and at least 3 wireless mics

ROM: Access to PA system – medieval/fanfare music (CDs to be provided)

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The opening tournament procession, setup will occur in the classrooms, medieval fanfare music over the PA or live players if available, everyone in the procession, 2 x 2 with tournament officials on the left, standard bearer on the right

The green circles are the tournament officials, i.e. Patron, King of Arms, Heralds and Marshals. The yellow circles are standards/banner bearers.

Dark green == officialsLight green = standards bearers

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Formation of the lines are to the right, then the left for each and every row formed.

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Gold == defendantsLight yellow = standards bearers


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It is assumed that each combatant shall possess a standard or banner for the tournament, hence, each combatant will be accompanied with a standard bearer (the yellow circles). The white circles are defendants.


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The purple circles represent the appellants and their accompanying standards bearers in the yellow circles.

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Purple == appellantsLight purple = standards bearers

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30’This completes the setup of the opening formation. This assumes that there are 6 defendants and 6 appellants. If more show, we can accommodate them with a small change to the lineups.

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The Patron raises his sword to signify the tournament officially begins signaling the Patron’s and King of Arm’s standards bearers to proceed to the rear of the lists.

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The standard bearers of the Heralds then follow the King of Arms standard bearer to the rear of the lists.

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The tournament officials standards bearers and the first four standards bearers of the defendants form the first row in the rear of the lists.

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The rest of the standards bearers form the second row of bearers at the rear of the lists.

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Once all the standards bearers are in the rear of the lists, the Patron says a few words, and introduces his King of Arms (Frank). Frank proceeds to introduce the tournament officials by name, and points out the defendants collectively wearing white, and the appellants collectively wearing the purple.

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When the King of Arms concludes with the introductions, the Patron then announces the official beginning of the tournament. At this point, the Patron’s and King of Arms bearers return to the front and positions themselves accordingly.

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Post-lists exit setup1. the Patron’s standard bearer inserts the Patron’s banner

into the centre hole of the tournament standards/banner rack

2. standard bearers return to the area and insert their standards/banners into the racks at the rear of the lists

3. 4 volunteers retrieve the helms on the display tables and remove the tables from the lists

4. four marshals take their positions in the corners of the lists5. King of Arms takes his position, centre at the rear of the

lists6. defendants’ and appellants’ heralds take their position on

either side of the King of Arms7. Defendants’ and appellants’ squires (heralds) take their

position next to their respective pavilion8. The first pair of combatants prepare by entering their

respective pavilion and prepare with the aid of their arming squires

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Start of the bout…appellants’ actions:

9. At the signal from the King of Arms to begin the bout, the appellant’s squire carrying the appellant’s banner leads the appellant into the lists

10. The appellant’s Herald announces to the spectators, the name and bio (bio at first appearance only) of the appellant

11. The same squire then inserts the appellant’s banner on the appropriate side of the Patron’s banner in the tournament banner rack and positions him/herself on the appropriate side of the tournament rack

12. Then the squire proceeds to the tree of arms and strikes the shield denoting the defendant to be challenged in this bout along with striking the shields depicting the weapons to be employed in the bout

13. The appellant’s Herald announces to the spectators that a defendant has been selected and announces the weapons of choice

defendants’ actions….


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Start of the bout…defendants’ actions:

14. The defendant’s squire (herald) carrying the banner of the defendant, leads the defendant into the lists

15. The defendant’s Herald announces to the spectators, the name and bio (bio at first appearance only) of the defendant

16. The same squire then proceeds to the tournament rack and inserts the defendant’s banner on the other side of the Patron’s banner and positions him/herself on the other side of the tournament rack

bout preparations:17. An arming squire for the defendant and an arming squire

for the appellant retrieves the weapons to be employed during the bout and gives the weapons to the combatants

18. They ensure that the harness, helm is ready for combat for their respective combatant and then exit the lists

19. The King of Arms enquire the combatants as to their readiness to begin and if so, commands the start of the bout


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details on the opening of the tournament, bout setup and closing of the tournament

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