Pennsic Fight Schedule - If you are not going DO NOT read

[MorGrendel]

Per Sir Guy

Note the War Points and stuff................I will go through it more
later and point stuff out. However there are two extra battles for
Atlantia...........

Monday, August 4
Battle of Huan Er Tsul
The mongols are afield and aim to battle the foe upon their borders!
The Battle of Huan Er Tsui was one of many significant victories for
the Mongol campaigns against the Jin, and this battle will honor the
memory of that battle. This is a field battle between the forces of
Æthelmearc and Atlantia, but all are welcome to declare for a side and
fight this first field battle of the War. We will fight 3 battles to
the last man standing to determine the victorious kingdom of the day.
Combat archery will be in all battles.

Tuesday, August 5

Battle of the Kalka River
The Mongols battled the Rus on the banks of the Kalka River when
invading Europe. In honor of this, the kingdoms of Æthelmearc and
Atlantia will meet in battle in a woods battle with combat archery. All
are encouraged to declare a side and fight. At the end of a 45 minute
resurrection battle, the kingdom that controls at least 2 of 3 banners
will be declared the victor. Starts one half hour after the Woods
Battle war point.

http://www.pennsicwar.org/penn37/MARTIA ... sched.html

There will be a total of 37 War Points:
Mass Battles (26 points)
Gates of Rome (5 gates, 1 point for each held)
Woods Battle (5 banners, 1 point for each captured)
Bridge Battles (3 battles, 1 point for each won)
Mountain Pass (3 banners, 1 point for each captured)
Field Battles (5 battles, 1 point for each won)
Town Battle (5 flags, 1 point for each captured)
Rapier Battles (3 points)
Rapier Champions
Woods Battle
Field Battle
Champion Battles (4 points)
Unbelted Champions
Belted Champions
Allied Champions
Heroic Champions
Archery War Points (4 points)
Archery Champions
Mass Archery Shoots: 3 points
Each shoot worth 1 point for side that scores highest at: Clout (100
yd), Castle Window, Advancing Man
Each archer may shoot the War Point twice. Both shots can be done on
the same day. To increase participation there will be no restriction on
bow usage per person. See Archery page for more details.

Check out the schedule. It is pretty grueling.

Battle/Archery Schedule
Sunday, August 3
11 am Opening Ceremonies

Monday, August 4
9 am Archery Champions' Shoot
10 am Gates of Rome
1 pm Rapier Field Battle
3 pm Heroic Champions
4:30 - 7:00 pm Battle of Huan Er Tsul

Tuesday, August 5
10 am - 7 pm Populace Archery Shoot
11 am Woods Battle
30 minutes after Woods Battle of the Kalka River
3 pm Rapier Champions Battle

Wednesday, August 6
11 am - 7 pm Populace Archery Shoot
10 am Town Battle
2 pm Mountain Pass Battle

Thursday, August 7
11 am - 7 pm Populace Archery Shoot
9 am Fencing Populace Tourney (non war-point)
10 am Bridge Battle
1:30 pm Unbelted Champions' Battle
immed. following Unbelted Belted Champions' Battle
immed. following Belted Allied Champions' Battle

Friday, August 8
9 am - 3 pm Populace Archery Shoot
10 am Field Battles
time TBD Friendship Castle Battle (non-war point)
3 pm Rapier Woods Battle

War Point Details
Unbelted Champions
Field Battle. Forty member team. Each person must be fighting for their
home kingdom and must not be a member of the Order of Chivalry. Victory
awards 1 war point.

Belted Champions
Field Battle. Twenty member team. Each must be fighting for their home
kingdom and must be a member of the Order of Chivalry. Victory awards 1
war point.

Allied Champions' Battle
Details as decided by Allies participating in the War, as in years
past. Limited to 85 combatants per side unless the Allies agree to
more. Victory awards 1 war point

Heroic Champions' Battle
15 bout tournament; each bout is one on one. No more than two
combatants from each allied kingdom Five bouts must be fought by two
combatants who are unbelted. Victory awards 1 war point
Rapier Champions Tournament
Consisting of 31 bouts. Each team must have 20 Mid/East and 11 allied
combatants. Bouts are best 2 of 3. Victory awards 1 war point.

Gates of Rome Battle
The ancient Aurelian Wall still surrounds the once mighty Rome. Two
great armies meet at the gates of this mighty barrier.
Victory Conditions – Control of center of each gate awards 1 war point
Duration – 60 minutes. At end of battle fighters within 9 ft of the
banner in the center of the gate fight for final control.
This 1 hour resurrection battle will be fought across a wall of
haybales stretching diagonally across a 400' square (see map for
details of layout and dimensions).
Openings in the wall will be left to simulate The Gates of Rome.
Fighters may pass through these openings and only these openings.
Portions of the Aurelian Wall will be constructed 2 bales high, and
these portions may not be fought across or over. All one bale high
sections may be fought over but not crossed.
Each army will start behind a line parallel to and 50' from the
diagonal line forming the central line of the wall.
Each army will resurrect at the designated resurrection line (see
diagram).
This battle will include combat archery, thrown weapons and siege
engines. Combat archery may occur over one bale high sections. Siege
engines may fire over all sections. Siege engines will go no closer
than 25 yards from the wall
A Banner will be placed in each gate. At the end of time, all fighters
within 9' of the banner will fight for possession.
Local Holds until the last 10 minutes. Holds within the last 10 minutes
are General Holds.

Woods Battle
Victory Conditions – Control of each flag awards 1 war point
Duration – 120 minutes. At end of battle fighters within 9 ft of flag
fight for final control.
Special Rules –
5 flags in fixed location.
Resurrection - Start line and resurrection point will be 30 yards into
the woods.
Local Holds until the last 10 minutes. Holds within the last 10 minutes
are General Holds.
Only Royalty and Their generals may enter the woods beyond the start
line prior to the battle's beginning in order to approve banner
placement. Exceptions will be made for those who are marshaling and
water-bearing for the duration of the battle.
The fixed banners will be placed according to the Kingdom Earl Marshals
and Generals, and may not be moved throughout the course of the battle.
Banners will not be hidden in any manner. This includes laying the
banner in bushes, trees or placed lying upon the ground. All banners
will be displayed proudly and boldly as these are the banners of the
proud and noble Kingdoms and should be held with great honor and
reverence. There will be no un-official banners in this battle.
There will be no movement of obstacles (i.e., brush, fallen timbers,
etc.).
Eye protection is strongly encouraged.
There will be no combat archery in this woods battle.
No water bearers are allowed in the woods without the without the
approval of the marshal in charge of the battle. A marshal must escort
any water bearer entering the woods.

Bridge Battles
5 bridges, 3 battles.
Victory Conditions – 3 battles. Control of majority of bridges during
each battle awards 1 war point.
Duration – 30 minutes each battle. At end of each battle fighters
within 9 ft of center of each bridge fight for final control.
Special Rules –
Combat Archery and Siege Engines for the third battle only. Siege
Engines can be moved to within 25 yards of the bridge.
Local Holds until the last 10 minutes or a breakout occurs. Holds
within the last 10 minutes or after a breakout occurs are General
Holds.
Each bridge is 90' long. Each army will start 50 feet from the edge of
the bridge. See diagram for details.
The center of each bridge will be clearly marked. The marshals will
mark a center area the width of the bridge 9 feet to either side of the
centerline. Combatants may not cross to the other side of the
battlefield except via the bridges.
Fighting may take place over the hay bales. No fighter may sit, stand,
walk , or run on the hay bales. A fighter may use the bales to regain
his balance or stop his fall.
If a fighter's hand, shield, weapon, feet, or any weight-bearing item
lands on the ground over the hay bales in order to stop a fall, that
fighter is dead and must leave the battle.
Dead fighters are required to leave the area of the bridges. Any Crowns
of the Society for Creative Anachronism may remain as spectators.

Mountain Pass Battle
3 banners - 3 war points
Victory Conditions – Control of each banner awards 1 war point.
Duration – 60 minutes. At end of battle fighters within 9 ft of banner
fight for final control.
Special Rules –
Resurrection will occur when dead fighters return to a line marked 100'
from the ends of the mountain. Resurrections will be instantaneous.
Fighters may only resurrect on their side.
Combat Archery will be face-only convention.
Thrown Weapons are allowed in this battle.
Siege Engines can be moved to within 25 yards of the center of the
field.
All holds are General Holds.
The East and its Allies will start on the western edge of the field and
the Middle and its Allies will start on the eastern edge of the field.
No combat may occur over the hay bales. A fighter may use hay bales to
stop his fall or to regain balance. If a fighters' limb or weapons land
outside the hay bales (inside the mountain), or if a fighter is pushed
or falls over the hay bales that fighter must return to his side's
resurrection point to re-enter the battle, unless the time limit has
been reached.

Field Battles
Victory Conditions – 5 battles. Winning awards 1 war point each battle.
Duration – Last man standing of each battle excepting the third battle
which will end with the death of either the King of the East or the
King of the Middle.
Field Dimensions – 600 x 600 ft.
Special Rules –
Combat Archery in the last two battles.
Siege Weapons in the last two battles.
All holds are General Holds.
For the third battle only: Each King (Mid or East only) must be
accompanied by a non-fighting banner-bearer. When that King is killed
that banner will be lowered. The battle will end by call of the
marshals via airhorn/radio.

Town Battle
Victory Conditions – majority control of each flag is worth 1 point,
flags will be checked each 15 min for control and count double at the
finish for a total of 7 checkpoints per flag.
Duration – 1.5 hours
Field Dimensions – town will be 250' by 250' with 2-27' openings on the
Midrealm and Eastern sides, 3 flags inside the town and 2 outside. A
diagonal wall will extend from the contended corner of the town and
bisect the remaining field, this wall will have 3-27' openings.
Special Rules –
no fighting over bales.
Combat archery allowed no shooting over bales.
Siege allowed over bales, no closer than 25 yards from walls.

Rapier Battles
Note: fencers will be counted before battles and sides will be evened
to within 25% to ensure a fun and competitive contest.

Rapier Woods Battle
Details to be determined by Rapier Generals and agreed upon by
Sovereigns.
Victory awards 1 war point.

Rapier Field Battle
Details to be determined by Rapier Generals and agreed upon by
Sovereigns.
Victory awards 1 war point.
Non-War Point Battles/Tourneys

Populace Rapier Tourney
All fencers may compete fighting for their side
All fencers queue for the 'top' list and fight 1 bout,
Winners requeue in the 'top' list; losers queue in the 'bottom' list
(for fencers with 1 loss)
Fencers in bottom list that lose a bout are eliminated, winners in the
bottom list requeue in that list.
Tourney proceeds until 1 side has no fencers remaining
No skipping ahead in line by any fencer other than kings that need to
be present for bridge battle set up
Multiple top and bottom lists may be run to speed the tourney as the
marshals see fit
Victory awards 'cool' status to the victors for the remainder of the
day
Friendship Castle Battle

Tourney / Martial Class Descriptions

War Point Battles/Tourneys are described separately.
Thursday, July 31
Combats with Pollaxes
In the tradition of Le Jeu de La Hache, Talhoffer, and Ringeck we offer
combats with the pollaxe (matched weapons will be provided). There are
no appearance requirements to participate in this combat.

Friday, August 1
Combats With Longswords (2-handed swords)
In the tradition of Liechtenauer and Fiore we offer combats with the
longsword (matched weapons will be provided). There are no appearance
requirements to participate in this combat.

Saturday, August 2

3rd Annual Tarl's Little Polearm Tourney
The tourney is fought in a "bear-pit" style with multiple lists, so
there is more fighting and less waiting. Fight for points, or simply
for the love of it. There will be fun and prizes for everyone, with
Tarl once again defending the "grand prize". All are welcome, even
latecomers! Share your skills with fighters from all over the Known
World in a day of learning and fun.

Entry requirements - Armor and weapons standards as per Pennsic Rules.
You MUST officially be inspected by Marshal's Point. Bring your
pole-arm, your love of the weapon's form and your sense of fun and
adventure!

Learn about More Authentic Deeds of Arms
Formats, rules and modified combat conventions for more authentic deeds
of arms. Also, an introduction to documented medieval combat techniques
such as halfswording. Class to be followed by St. Michael’s Vespers,
where you can use what you’ve learned. Sponsored by the Company of
Saint Michael.

St. Michael’s Vespers Deed of Arms
A hastilude for anyone who wants to learn more about authentic combat,
regardless of their persona or armor. Sponsored by the Company of Saint
Michael.

2nd Left-Handed Tourney
This tourney is for left handers and anyone wishing to fight left
handed. The format will be sword and shield only, round-robin style.
Every is welcome to enter, but everyone must fight left handed. One or
two extra shields will be available. There will be prizes, and it is
just a lot of fun and fighting. Come out and "Be Sinister."

Known World Novice Tourney
This is a tourney for Novice fighters. The format will be a Shark Pool
with some of the top fighters moving on to further rounds. Final
details will be determined on the day of the Tourney depending on the
number of fighters that show up. Sign-in begins at listed time, Tourney
starts 30 minutes later. All authorized weapons forms will be allowed.
Standard SCA conventions will apply.
Entry requirements - For the purposes of this tourney, Novice is
classified as:
any authorized fighter whose PRIMARY authorization date falls within
two years to the day of the Tourney, THIS INCLUDES time spent
authorized in Youth Combat
not a KSCA
not a Peer by right of Arms by their own hand

Combat Archery Practice Session
A chance for Combat Archers to get some practice in, particularly
around the castle

"My Mom Can Beat Up Your Mom" tourney:
Heavy weapons tourney open to female fighters with mundane or SCA
dependents.
Sunday, August 3

Combat of the Thirty
High Fidelity melee based on the 14th-century event, The Combat of the
Thirty, held in 1351.
Entry requirements - Must meet standards of 14th-century armour and
weapons. Ransoms to be paid by losing fighters.

Lost Boys Kamikaze Battle
An unlimited resurrection battle in and around the fort. As usual, the
field will be set up for small units and will change as the battle goes
on. The Kamikaze Battle is designed for the pure enjoyment of melee
fighting. Bring just yourself or your fighting group and get ready to
fight a great melee. There is no combat archery or siege weapons for
this battle.

Ealdormere Unbelted Champions Tournament
Hosted by the Kingdom of Ealdormere. Each kingdom of the Known World is
invited to field a team of 10 Unbelted Champions (along with an
additional five alternates to replace any of the original ten no longer
able take the field.) Marshals may only marshal when their kingdom is
not currently fighting in the list. Each melee shall be to the last
person standing, or if the opposing side yields.

One team shall be chosen and singled out for their acts of honour and
courtesy, and shall be named the most chivalrous team and rewarded
accordingly and will take equal honour as those who are victorious.
Entry requirements - Each Kingdom of the Known world may select 10
combatants and 5 substitutes. All of the combatants must be authorized
in Heavy Weapons and must not have received the accolade of chivalry.
Each kingdom must also bring two knights to help marshal the
tournament.

The Warriors of History Tournament
An unbelted tournament for documentable kits that meet the standards of
the Fedoratii of the Duchy Von Drachenklaue: Order of the Cataphract.
Inspired by the awesome kits of the Battle of the 30, it is our desire
to hold an unbelted tournament held to the standards of our House
Order: the participants must be documentable from a spears' throw
(forgiving safety items). The goal is to encourage and inspire
excellence of kit on the field. This idea and the standards which we
set will cause a tremendous amount of tumult amongst the purists. We
know this.
This year's tourney will be themed: "Axes of the Ages"! Bring a Axe
that fits your persona. Format - TBD (a melee and singles fighting) Two
Winners will be selected. The Tournament Winner (martial prowess) will
receive the title "Fedoratii Primus Pilus, AS 43". The second winner
will be chosen from amongst the participants as "best kit in show" and
receive the title "Fedoratii Signifer, AS 43". Both will be inducted
into the VDK "Order of the Fedoratii", adorned with badge, and receive
material prizes. Prior winners and Merchants are welcome to assist the
Cataphracts in coming up with or creating Tourney Prizes. Spectators
are welcomed and desired. There will be no limit to the number of
participants. All are encouraged to represent our Society with the best
look possible.
Entry requirements - Participants must: appear as if he walked from the
pages of history at a spear throws distance. His/Her appearance in
Armour should inspire others to excellence and must have no glaringly
un-documentable aspects (beyond those required for safety - ie: basket
hilts, bargrills, cops, gauntlets, etc). Rule of thumb: if you can
document it you can have it – to include kits based on period works of
art.

Entrants:

Any non-Chivalry who desire and meet the standards may participate.
Unbelted Peers may participate, and may become the Tournament Winner
but may NOT win the "best kit in show" prize. (It is our expectation
that all Peers would already have inspiring and "historically accurate"
kits, and thus do not need an event such as this to encourage and
celebrate.) Additionally, by placing the focus on non-Peers we hope to
raise the level of accuracy for the next "generation" of SCA fighter.
After all, it is Peers who are most often emulated. If we can, in some
small way, make better looking Peers next generation, subsequent
generations will be that much better. Therefore, Pelicans and Laurels
may win the martial aspect of the Tourney, but not the
appearance/"historical accurate" aspect of the tourney.
New for this year: - Chivalry whose kits are documentable and
acceptable to the Armour Laurels may participate in the opening "Melee
of the Ages". They may not participate in the tournament, but they are
welcome to hold their own Tournament on the side. We will not be able
to provide a MoL for this endeavor.
Final admittance on the day will be by approval of two Armour Laurels
(TBD) and His Grace Duke Lucan von Drachenklaue

Guaranteed rejections:

Exposed modern footwear. Period footwear is preferred. All effort must
be made to make modern footwear appear as period as possible.
Street Hockey Gloves UNLESS covered / colored to look like real
Gaunts/gloves (similar to footwear rule).
Exposed plastic to include plastic lamellar
"Casserole" armour. Casserole: mis-mash of time periods. e.g. Churburg
brestplate with a Dura helm and Wisby gauntlets and etc... (all these
are documentable by themselves, but centuries apart).
Inappropriate persona/arms combination: (Viking with a heater,
great-swording Roman, madu, etc)
A t-tunic over 'football' pads or similar look.

Dwarves vs Giants Tourney
A mix of melees, single combats, small group combats, and whatever else
people feel like doing, depending in part on relative numbers. One side
consists of dwarves (no more than five and a half feet tall), the other
of giants (at least six and a quarter feet tall).
Entry requirements - Height of either no more than five and a half feet
or no less than six and a quarter feet.

The Storming of La Rochelle
Heavy Rapier and Rubber Band Gun Melee at the fort. Rubber band cannons
are welcome. It is requested that anyone who has not participated in
this tournament read the detailed rules at the marshal’s tent before
arriving. Attackers get unlimited resurrection, defenders limited
resurrection. Please muster AT THE FORT 1/2 half hour before the start
time, especially if you want to fight along with a particular group.
Time permitting, we will let Kingdom/Principality Rapier Champions and
holders of Kingdom/Principalities' highest award for Rapier see how
long they can hold out against the Known World!

Monday, August 4
Known World Squires Tourney
Annual double elimination tourney open to squires from any SCA kingdom.
Members of the Chivalry are asked to attend and sign the scroll as
witness to this grand event. Contact Duke Logan Ebonwoulfe for any
assistance or questions.
Entry requirements - Combatants must be Squired to a member of the SCA
Chivalry

The Challenges at Vannes (Counted Blow Tourney with shortened Lances)
This combat will be run the Company of St. Michael, and is inspired by
a deed of arms in 1381 described by Froissart. Combatants will be
divided into two teams, French and English. Each combatant from one
side will offer a challenge with terms to the other side, and a
champion from the other will accept those terms, or offer different
terms. The default encounter is five strokes with lance on foot, five
with axe, five with sword and five with dagger. Matched pairs of each
of these weapons, including tapered rattan lances eight feet in length,
suitable for combat on foot, will be available.
Entry Notes: Although the Company attempts to dress/armour themselves
in 14th - 15th c European attire, we encourage all ages and personas to
participate (whether by fighting or spectating).

Battle of Huan Er Tsul
The mongols are afield and aim to battle the foe upon their borders!
The Battle of Huan Er Tsui was one of many significant victories for
the Mongol campaigns against the Jin, and this battle will honor the
memory of that battle. This is a field battle between the forces of
Æthelmearc and Atlantia, but all are welcome to declare for a side and
fight this first field battle of the War. We will fight 3 battles to
the last man standing to determine the victorious kingdom of the day.
Combat archery will be in all battles.

Under-30 Tournament
A heavy weapons tournament.
Entry requirements - Participants must be age 18 to 30.

6th Annual Pennsic Sumbol
Heilsen Allir! You are invited to the 6th annual Pennsic Sumbol (a
Viking Ceremony in the manner of ancient Anglo / Germanic /
Scandinavian tradition), sponsored by House Wolfmark and SCAHeathens,
at 9pm at the Fort.
We gather to celebrate our Faith, Hobby and the Community thereof. Some
Mead and Cider will be provided but more is always welcomed. We are
doing a Sumbol instead of a Blot because it is more geared to
community, less formal and not directed to a specific diety or
occasion. Please join us and help our community grow. Late comers and
early leavers are welcome. Pennsylvania laws applicable. Please RSVP to
the above website if possible.

Tuesday, August 5

Battle of the Kalka River
The Mongols battled the Rus on the banks of the Kalka River when
invading Europe. In honor of this, the kingdoms of Æthelmearc and
Atlantia will meet in battle in a woods battle with combat archery. All
are encouraged to declare a side and fight. At the end of a 45 minute
resurrection battle, the kingdom that controls at least 2 of 3 banners
will be declared the victor. Starts one half hour after the Woods
Battle war point.

Missile Day
Known World Combat Archery and Siege Weapons open activity, including
novelty target shoots, accuracy competitions and more.

Pas of the Gilded Bee
A Pas d'Arms in two parts.

Part One: Instructional fighting centered on Pas basics for those new
to the form. (in armor)
Entry requirements - none.

Part Two: The Champions of the Gilded Bees will stand to meet all
challengers.
Entry requirements - All fighters must be accompanied by a lord or lady
for whose honor they carry upon the field who is prepared to offer
ransom in the event they are bested on the field.

Concordian Ten-Man Melee Tourney
A triumphant return of the traditional Concordian ten man melee.
Standard double elimination format, with only a few changes to the
rules. Ten combatants per team only, no substituting. Of those ten, up
to five may be members of the Order of Chivalry; two of those members
of Chivalry may be Royal Peers. Kingdoms, Baronies, Shires and
Households are encouraged to assemble their teams and come and show
their prowess.

Crusader Battle
An attempt to reenact battles of the 3rd crusader period with efforts
focused on authenticity and education.
Entry requirements - A reasonable attempt at armor, garb and weaponry
from the 1st though 3rd crusades used by the Crusaders and their allies
and the Saracens and their allies respectively. Combat archery allowed,
Thrown weapons allowed, siege weapons allowed. No great swords,
two-weapons styles, bastard swords, or other weapons not documentable
to the time period. Only shields documentable to the time period (Kite,
heater, round). No pole arms unless documentable to the time period.
Possibly Glaives will be allowed. Maciejewski Bible weapon will be
allowed for the purposes of re-enactment and fun. Nothing disrespectful
will be displayed or enacted towards either side.

Wednesday, August 6
I.33 Sword and Buckler Tourney
The I.33 sword and buckler manual is the earliest extant European
combat manual and is believed to have been written in Germany around
1300.
Combat Conventions for the Tourney:

A solid blow to any legal target area is considered incapacitating.
Anyone who cannot recover a dropped weapon before their opponent can
touch them with his sword has lost
Anyone who falls and cannot recover before their opponent can touch
them with his sword has lost
There will be 2 prizes given, one for the victor in competition, and
one for the combatant who best embodies the fighting portrayed in the
I.33 Manual (appearance will be factored in). The manual can be viewed
at http://www.thehaca.com/Manuals/i33/i33.htm.

Entry requirements - Only bucklers 20 inches and under may be used.
(Matched pairs of bucklers will be available.)

Thursday, August 7
Plate and Mail Tourney
Entry requirements - Must be attempting to do a portrayal of a pre-1600
warrior wearing predominately steel armour (mild, stainless, spring
etc. are all acceptable). No exposed plastic. Even nicely covered
plastic doesn't count as plate. (Completely hidden plastic to reinforce
mail - I'll ask you why you didn't use leather, but it is acceptable).

Predominately steel armour is defined as a historically appropriate
steel body harness, helm, elbows, and knees, as well as steel covering
two of the four following areas: upper arm, lower arm, upper leg, and
lower leg. (A long body harness, such as a mail haurberk will count as
covering the upper legs if of sufficient length).
A predominately steel harness is most common in Europe, from 1050 on,
but certainly other cultures did wear them. If you think there may be
questions concerning the historical appropriateness of your armour,
feel free to bring documentation.

Combat Conventions for the Tourney - Armour as Worn with Counted blows
received.

Blow Standards
Mail gets three, transitional plate and mail mix gets five, rich folks
with the Maximilian plate get 7.
Judges reserve the right to grant an extra blow for a particularly nice
portrayal (documentation is a plus).
Anyone receiving a blow or thrust to a body part not covered by steel
immediately loses.
Blows from one handed swords do not have to be counted if they strike a
steel covered area.
Anyone receiving a thrust or blow to an open faced (bar grilled for
safety) helm immediately loses.
Anyone receiving a thrust to a helm that has a period appropriate
grilled visor (a grilled great bascinet for example) counts as a blow.
A dropped weapon does not stop the fight.
Whoever falls and cannot recover before their opponent can touch them
with his weapon has lost.
Anyone who is driven from the list has lost.
Known World Baronial Champions Tourney
A tournament to for Baronial Champions of the Known World to compete in
friendly competition for the benefit of themselves and the gallery.
Entry requirements - Tourney participants must be the current Champion
of their Barony.

Tuchux Charity Tournament
This is a random weapons tournament with an entry fee which is donated
to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer research.
Entry requirements - $5 entry fee

Classical Japanese Battle
A battle of the classical Japanese form, with combat archery and
special rules to highlight the sort of combat appropriate to the venue.
Full rules available at http://www.j-armour.com/pennsic. Rules will also be
gone over prior to the start of combat.

"Knighthood Is Only The Beginning."