The Shire of Mountain Freehold is delighted to host the Crown Tournament of Their soon-to-be Majesties of the East, Fiamuin and Matthew, as they choose their Heirs.
The tournament will be held indoors, in a former hockey rink, on a concrete floor. Please note that the indoor space is not heated. The site has some chairs but you may wish to bring your own. Pop-up tents for vigils are allowed. The site is dry (no alcohol) and pets are not permitted (except service dogs). For handicap accessibility, there are no stairs. The ground is a bit rough and uneven, inside and out, but we will provide ramps for the single steps and thresholds. Bathrooms are accessible. There are no showers.
We have also reserved a nearby barn for merchants. The barn is rustic, with a dirt floor, and few electrical outlets. You’ll need to bring tables and chairs. There is no internet network on site, but cell phone reception should be OK.
For mid-day sustenance, there are several options.
- Box lunches will be available for $10 each, by advance reservation only, payable at the time of pickup. Details and sign-up form are here.
- Additionally, we will supply some hot soups, by donation.
- There may be a food truck (burgers and fries) operating adjacent to the arena. This is not yet confirmed.
- The area has a good variety of eateries within a mile or two of the site.
- You may bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages into the arena.
There will be a separate Gate line dedicated to Combatants and Consorts, to allow for speedy entry. Please help us by pre-registering.
Registration:
Pre-registration: The prepaid cost is $22, or $12 with SCA membership. Under 18s are free. You may prepay via a PayPal link, coming soon. A PayPal invoice will be generated within 24 hours of the online preregistration information being submitted. Online preregistration is not complete until the PayPal invoice has been paid. Or you may mail a check and a copy of your SCA membership card, if you have one) to the Event Steward (address is below) before Oct. 16.
At the Door: $25 for non-members, or $15 with SCA membership. Under-18s are free. At the door, please pay with cash, or check. Unfortunately we can’t take PayPal or credit cards at the Gate.
Make Checks Payable to: SCA Inc., Mountain Freehold
Paypal link is pending.
Feast: No feast or dayboard. You may reserve a $10 boxed lunch in advance (before Oct. 16). You can sign up for those here.
Hours: The site opens to the public at 9 am, and closes at 7 pm.
Location: Royce Mandigo Arena, Dana Ave., Rutland VT 05701.
Directions: Find your best way to Route 4/Route 7 (they run concurrently) in Rutland, VT. The Vermont State Fairgrounds is on the southern end of the town. To access the Royce-Mandigo arena, do not enter the Fairgrounds proper. Look for Dana Ave, south of the Fairgrounds but adjacent to it. Follow Dana Ave past some houses, almost to the end. You’ll see the Arena on your left. Main parking is just beyond the Arena. There is a Greyhound Bus terminal about a mile and a half from the site.
Sketch of Site: Click here.
Event Steward and Reservations: Gwenllian Rhiannon of Dragonkeep, Patty Quinn, 1065 Eureka Rd., Springfield VT, 05156. 1762@members.eastkingdom.org; (802) 922-1717
Lunchbox Reservations: Duchess Marieke, Christina Krupp, ckrupp@uvm.edu (before Oct. 16). $10. The sign-up form is here.
Merchant Coordinator: Lady Rudth of Ruthin, Ruth Thomas-Squire, rtsquire15@gmail.com
Royal Liaison: Lady Hrefna Refardóttir, Nicole May, Nmay233@gmail.com