Live Weapons

Thrown Weapons

War Point

War point will consist of three opportunities to throw and stick from three different distances. 1 pt for each stick. Most sticks will get the war point! Come on out to support your kingdom!

Range Marshal

The Marshal’s word is LAW. While Live Weapons are fun to throw, they can be very dangerous! Therefore, for everyone’s safety, all of the Marshal’s decisions are to be obeyed and failure to do so will result in disqualification from the Live Weapon Competition. The Marshal’s rulings about scoring, safety and use of weapons are final.

Weapons

The War Point Competition will be Knife, Axe and Spear ONLY.

* Knife – Any type of knife is allowed. The Marshall may disqualify a knife if it is found to be unsafe.
* Spear – Spears must be at least 48″ in length. The Marshall may disqualify a spear if it is judged to be unsafe or unreasonably destructive to the target.
* Axe – Any style of small axe, tomahawk, or hatchet may be used in competition. Double blade axes may be used, but only one of the blades will be allowed to score. The choice of which blade is up to the competitor and must be marked by the Marshall prior to competition throw for score to count. The Marshall may disqualify an axe if it is judged to be unsafe or unreasonably destructive to the target (no huge two handed axes with a short handle!!!)

All competitors are encouraged to provide his or her own weapon, however, loaner weapons will be available with permission of the Marshal.

Wednesday (1-4 pm): The Freya’s Throw, Will be sponsored by Thor’s Mountain. This is an all Ladies Throw Tourney. Bring your Axes, Knives and Spears and join the fun.

Range Safety

All live weapons are dangerous and can injure or kill a person. During the Middle Ages that was the whole point of learning to throw a weapon, but today WE DO NOT WANT ANY INJURIES FROM LIVE WEAPONS! Treat each weapon with the respect that it deserves! The Marshall’s are very serious about safety and anyone, regardless of rank or title, will be disqualified from the Live Weapon Competition and asked to leave the range, for unsafe behavior.

Warranted Marshals and Marshals-in-Training are always welcome on the range to help out.

Children must be 7 years old to participate in target archery, and 9 years old to participate in thrown weapons. By Gleann Abhann Kingdom law, parents or legal guardians of children 17 years old or younger MUST BE PRESENT for their children to take part in these activities. In addition, for children less than 14 years old, the parent or legal guardian must closely attend and directly supervise their child at the range and on the line.

Target Archery

The royal round and the standard IKAC are both widespread and familiar to all Kingdoms. The royal round, which consists of six arrows at 20 yards, six at 30 yards, and six at 40 yards with a 30-second speed round at 20 yards.Official IKAC’s which consist of two static rounds of six arrows each and two 30 second speed rounds at each of the same three distances will be offered. Targets for both of these activities are the 60 cm concentric circle targets. 

Bow and Arrow Requirements Target Archery

Longbows, recurves, and crossbows that meet Society Conventions are allowed. Bows may be of any weight desired, however, those which the marshal feels cause concern for safety or are of a destructive nature will be disallowed. 

No sights are allowed on longbows or recurves. Crossbows are allowed single fixed sights. 

For the War Point, all shooting will be done from the standing position for both bow and crossbow. Accommodations for disabled archers will be arranged as needed. 

The Prize shoot will be held Monday through Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Please arrive for the shoot by 3 pm at the Archery Range. 

RANGE HOURS

 Monday: Trimaris 10 am to 4 pm 

Tuesday: Ansteorra 12 pm to 4 pm. The range will open immediately after Opening Ceremonies. 

Wednesday: Meridies 10 am to 4 pm 

Thursday: Calontir 9 am – 4 pm

• 9 am- Archery range opens for practice and war point

• 10 – Fun shoot for New archers and Teens: Come for a low stress shoot specifically geared for new archers. Archers must provide their own equipment. Archers 17 years or younger must have a parent or legal guardian present.

• 11 – Fun Shoot: TBA

• 12 – Range closed for lunch

• 1 – Range open. Shoot: TBA

• 3 – Prize Shoot: Michael’s Rotating Target Shoot: Try your skill at targets that rotate like the hands of a clock.

• 4, or after Prize shoot – Range Closed.

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Friday: Gleann Abhann 10am – 3pm

• Prize Shoot Finale 3pm – 5pm

Children must be 7 years old to participate in target archery, and 9 years old to participate in thrown weapons. By Gleann Abhann Kingdom law, parents or legal guardians of children 17 years old or younger MUST BE PRESENT for their children to take part in these activities. In addition, for children less than 14 years old, the parent or legal guardian must closely attend and directly supervise their child at the range and on the line.