★The 12th Day of Swords Tournament★
Saturday August 21, 12:00~18:00
Noble Lords and Gracious Ladies!
Castle Tintagel is proud to host it's Eleven times of Swords!
Being devoted to the ancient arts, Castle Tintagle is holding a day of tournaments open to all practicioners of swordwork and martial arts.
The Day of Swords will consist of four tournaments, with snacks and demonstrations:
1) Longsword
2) Sword and Buckler
3) Freestyle softsword tournament
4) Rapier Tournament
For all tournments, prizes (to be announced) will be awarded. Appropriate costume is encouraged.
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★Entry is 1500 yen ( Free for Tintagel member)
★Doors Open: 12:00am
★Time: 13-18pm August 21
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◆Safety Rules◆
Safety equipment:
Fighters must wear the following safety equipment to compete: Padded gloves, a leather or metal gorget on the throat, a fencing helme or a steel helmet with no sharp projections, and a groin cup. All armour must pass the judge's safety evaluation. A fighter may wear more armour if he or she feels more comfortable that way, and are encouraaged to do so.
Weapons:
Only RSW swords or Guriko safety swords are acceptable. Even they may be rejected if the judge feels they are unsafe. The heavy RSW landsknecht swords are not acceptable.
All shields must have leather or covered edges.
*-*-*Schedule*-*-*-
12:00 - 12:30 -- official opening, signing up for a position in a tournament
clothes, warming up a little, collecting money
12:30 - 13:00 - -Rule explanation and blow calibration, people are encouraged to do test fights to
make sure they understand the system. Familiarization with rental weapons
13:00 - 1430 -- Longsword tournament
14:30 - 16:00 --Sword and Buckler tournament
16:00 - 17:30 --Free style tournament
17:00 - 18:00 --Rapier tournament
18:00 --Awarding the prizes, closing ceremony
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