Meridians rally to your Crown, warriors don harness and helm, hoist your banners, put on your best household livery, grab your list tree shield, hold close the honor of your inspiration, and attend. At this illustrious event, we ask all to display their heraldry, banners, and wear their Meridian best to cheer these honored combatants in a full day devoted to heavy combat.
Come contest against the best of the Kingdom in Chivalric Combat! A special, faire-like occasion, a day of good natured, chivalric contests held in a pleasant, period atmosphere, and viewed by a colorful gallery of spectators. Refreshments, both food and drink, will be served to the populous throughout the day.
Meridian Grand Tournament will determine those fighters with the highest prowess, pageantry, and chivalry. This prestigious set of challenges will test the mettle of Meridies’ best in many different styles of fighting sponsored by various Orders. Winners in each style will proceed, with selected others, to meet on the Grand Field to determine the Grand Champion of Meridies. Lady Elisenda will be our Reservations Coordinator and her Champion, Sir Thomas Blackmore, will be the Eric Coordinator. When sending in your reservation, please include dimensions for your pavilion or day shade in order to reserve field space by the Eric. Note, field space reservations will be accepted but not guaranteed without an event registration. (Pavilions with a period appearance will be placed on the front row for pageantry).
We encourage participants, consorts, and spectators to bring their best pavilions, banners, and field displays, further we ask that households come bedecked in their finest livery. Recognition will be given for the most period pavilion, best heraldic display, best banners, best garb, and best on-field appearance. We also encourage all to bring displays and projects of artistry and enjoy this day of noble fellowship both on and off the field of battle. A pavilion will be made available for any A&S projects any artisans would like to display or share. An additional pavilion will also be made available for those members of the populace without their own shade.
In Chivalric fashion, all fighters are encouraged to bear a token of the gentle that inspires them to great deeds of arms. All Ladies are encouraged to bring a token and present it to a warrior to inspire them for the day. Fighters please bring your list tree shields so that all may know and honor those that contest on this field of valor. (List Tree shield should be in the area of 12x14 and should display your device.)
We invite all members of the populace to join our Celebration at the end of the day. A light buffet will be served for your refreshment. We will also have entertainment including dancing, singing, and games. If you would be interested in providing some of said entertainment, please contact our Entertainment Coordinator, Catalin of St. Agnes .
Site opens at 7pm on Friday – another group will be using the facilities on Friday until 5pm.
Please DO NOT come early. You will not be able to park.
"MGT will be descretly wet" - no original containers
- take your empties with you.
Absolutely NO GROUND FIRES.
Cooking fires are allowed if you have a fire extinguisher on hand.
FRIDAY |
| 5:00 pm |
Site in use by another group until now. -- DO NOT arrive early. You will not be allowed to park. |
| 7:00 pm |
Site Opens |
| 9:00 pm |
Traveler's Fare Served |
| Throughout the evening - List tree shield painting, Order of Precedence search for opening procession, and armor inspection |
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SATURDAY |
7:30 am |
Armor Inspection Begins |
8:00 am |
Opening Processional Setup |
8:15 am |
Opening Ceremonies |
8:45 am |
Armatura – hosted by the Legion of the Bear |
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Bear Pit Tournament - 3 person, random team melee, limited field. Winner will be the individual with the most points at the end of the time. |
9:45 am |
Sabre Tourney – hosted by The Ladies of the Rose |
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Single Elimination Tournament - Restricted to one single handed sword, no backups, and no shields. Each combatant must have the sponsorship of a child (individual under the
age of 16) The roses in attendance will use this opprotunity to teach the
youths how to be "fought for". |
11:30 am |
Open Weapon style – hosted by the Order of the Chalice |
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Single Elimination Tournament – Open Weapon style
$20 entry fee, ALL proceeds go to a battered women's charity in the winner's geographical area. |
1:30 pm |
"Champions" Tournament* - Open Weapon style – hosted by the Sable Sword |
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Single Elimination Tournament – Open Weapon style
Open only to those participants who have won a singles' tournament with at least 12 participants (no demos/practices) in the year since the last Meridian Grand Tournament. |
2:45 pm |
Great Weapons Tourney – hosted by the Order of the Velvet Owl and Order of the Bough |
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Single Elimination Tournament restricted to Great weapons (4 - 7.5 ft overall length). |
4:15 pm |
Orders meet to determine chosen champions |
4:30 pm |
Champions’ Procession |
4:45 pm |
Grand Tournament |
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The winners of the above tournaments will advance to the Grand Tournament, hosted by the Order of Chivalry, along with others, chosen by the Populace. The winner will earn the coveted title of Grand Champion of the Meridian Grand Tournament. |
TBD |
Royal Court with Celebration to follow |
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SUNDAY |
| 7:00
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Wakeup |
| 11:00 am |
Site Closes |
Sponsorship in not required to participate in the tournaments, all authorized fighters are welcome to participate. The Tournaments are sponsored by the Orders, meaning during the time of their tournament, those Orders are providing staff for their tournament, the prizes and scrolls for their tournament, and refreshments for the populace to be served during their tournament.
Prices:
| Weekend / Adult: |
$18 |
Weekend / Child (7 to 12): |
$7 |
Day Trip / Adult: |
$6 |
Day Trip / Child (7 to 12): |
$3 |
Children under 6 are free.
Nonmembers add $3.
Please note that in accordance with Kingdom Law, no family shall pay higher than three adult member prices for admission to an event as long as the children are all under 15 and have memberships.
Groups of ten or more that wish to camp together need to notify the reservations coordinator for land assignment, and include the name of the group on your checks.
RV Hookup is $20.00 per night per RV, and is paid separately to the camp.
Make checks payable to: SCA Inc., Shire of Owl's Nest
Beds for 114
Menu:
Friday Night Travelers Fare:
Soup
Bread
Saturday Breakfast:
6:30 8:30
Scrambled eggs,
Sausage,
Biscuits,
Gravy,
Pancakes,
Coffee,
Juice
All Day Saturday:
Hosting Orders will wander the crowds offering tasty treats.
Fundraiser Lunch:
In order to further the honor and chivalry of all the participants, and to raise additional proceeds for the battered women's shelter chosen by the winner of their tournament, The Order of the Chalice will be providing a fundraiser lunch. All monies will be donated along with the entry fees.
Saturday Night Celebration Buffet:
Smoked Salmon Tarts
Chicken Salad Pinwheels
Mini Beef Kabobs
Ham Quiches
Deviled Eggs
Veggie Bundles
Cucumber tea sandwiches
Bread and a variety of flavored butters
Relish tray
Cream Puffs
Mini Cheesecakes
Cookies (2 kinds)
Grapes
Candied figs
Punch,
Sweet tea,
Water,
CoffeeWater
Sunday Breakfast:
Beginning at 8:00 - 9:00
Contacts:
Lady Essyllt of Owl's Nest - Event Steward
3035 Sumit Wood Dr. NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152
770-422-0650
sca_esther@bellsouth.net
House Silver Thistle - Head Cooks
POC - Mistress Alys Wallas
256-881-7537
mistressalys@gmail.com
Lady Elisenda de Luna - Reservations
3181 Running Cedar Dr.
Marietta, GA 30062
Talina.Davis@gmail.com
Sir Thomas Blackmore –Eric and Land Coordinator
3181 Running Cedar Dr.
Marietta, GA 30062
sam@gpc.edu
Sir Ulrich von Brandenburg – Tournament Coordinator
4095 Lawsons Ridge Dr., #809
Madison, AL 35757
ulrichvb@gmail.com
Address:
Camp Woodmen of the World, North Alabama
414 WOW Road,
Blountsville AL 35031
Directions: Printer Friendly Map
From I-65: take exit 308 in Cullman. Go East on Hwy 278 for about 33 miles. Turn Right onto State Hwy 75. Go aprox. 3 miles & turn right onto county Rd 34 (gas station at intersection). WOW Camp will be 3.6 miles on right.
From I-59: take exit 155, US Hwy 231 and Go North 14 miles to State Hwy 75 in Oneonta. Turn Right onto State Hwy 75. Go approx 11 miles & turn left onto county rd 34. WOW Camp will be 3.6 miles on Right.
From Chattanooga and points northeast: Take I-75 south to exit 2. This is I-24 west.
Follow I-24 west to exit 167, I-59 south. It is a left exit. Take I-59 south to exit 183 Atalla Gadsden 278,431. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp and follow 278 west/431 north for about three miles. 278 west will turn off on the left.
Take 278 west for 18.7 miles to a four-way stop (flashing lights, stop signs can't miss it). Turn left at the four-way on to Hwy. 75 south. Go approximately three miles to County Rd 34/Sarah Moore Road. There is a BP station at the intersection. Turn right on 34 and go approximately six miles. The Woodman of the World Camp sign should be on the right but keep your eyes open for SCA signs.
