Kingdom of Ansteorra’s
61st Winter Crown Tournament& Royal Youth Chivalric Combat Tournament January 8 – 10, 2010Held in the Southern Lands of the Barony of Raven’s Fort, (Conroe, Texas)
The Kingdom of Ansteorra invites one and all to the Winter Crown Tournament and Royal Youth Chivalric Combat Tournament. The Youth Combat Tournament will be held in between the rounds of Crown Tournament. In true Raven’s Fort fashion, this shall be a camping event at the NEW Southern Lands of The Barony of Raven’s Fort in Conroe, Texas.
Thirty long years ago the Kingdom of Ansteorra was elevated from a principality to the privileged status of Kingdom. The victories of the past have led to an era of peace and renewal of the present and future. In celebration of this grand time of triumph and tranquility, it has been decreed by Their Stellar Majesties, Owen and Genevria, King & Queen of Ansteorra that the time has come to choose Their Heirs by right of combat to the throne of Ansteorra and to lift a toast to the continued peace and prosperity of the Kingdom.
| Site: Southern Lands of Raven's Fort 13342 Nicholson Rd. Conroe, TX 77303 Opens Friday at 4:00pm Closes Sunday at 12:00pm ACCEPS available |
Site Fees: Adults (15-Up): $10.00 Children (6-14): $5.00 Children (0-5): FREE Please Make Checks Payable to: SCA, Inc-Barony of Raven's Fort Family Max: $30.00 (2) Adults & (2) Children |
The $3.00 non-member surcharge will only apply to people 15 years old and older without proof of membership
There will be an Arts and Sciences static display for the viewing pleasures of Their Majesties and guests. Documentation is not required, but encouraged. Contact Mistress Shanahan the Fey, the Raven’s Fort A&S Minister for more information at ms_shanahan@yahoo.com
There will not be a Feast Saturday evening, so instead, a food vendor “The Broken Spit Tavern” will be on site to offer food and drink for coin. They will have breakfast, lunch and dinner available on Saturday & coffee and muffins on Sunday morning. Please refer to their menu on page four of this e-mail ad. Please bring your chairs, feast gear & coin. Tables will be provided.
After evening court, the Sweinbrothar band ‘Porkulus’ will play traditional SCA tunes, period music and medieval-rock for the evening’s entertainment.
The New Southern Lands of Raven’s Fort
~ All site rules will be enforced ~
~ This is a primitive site with running water and Port-a-Cans (no showers) ~
~ Merchants are encouraged & more than welcome ~
~ The site is wet in period containers ~
~ Campfires will be allowed only if weather permits & no burn bans are in effect at time of event & only as a fire mound or metal rings
& please NO FIRE PITS OR HOLES ~
~ No alcohol permitted for anyone under the age of 21 ~
~ Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
They may also attend with a 21 year or older adult with a
signed and notarized Minor Event Waiver Form from the parents~
~ Mammal pets are allowed on leashes with written proof of current rabies vaccination. Pets are not to be left unattended or allowed to roam the site freely ~
Event Steward: Lady Mirabelis Genevah Zabaneh / Kris Flitcroft
936.689.3277 – mirabelis_@hotmail.com
Co-Event Steward: Lord Volodymyr of the Black Isle / Douglas Brian LeJeune
281.367.3409 – byzytym@att.net
Head Gate & Event Invitations: HE Chrystal Ariana MacRuari / Roberta J Allen
936.293.1527 – bertasdragonfly@yahoo.com
Web Page goddess: HL Jacinth de Warwick / Denise Ertsman www.ravensfort.org
Directions to the NEW Southern Lands of Raven’s Fort (or type the physical address using Google Maps or your preference) ~~~LOOK FOR SCA SIGNS~~~
*Take your best route on IH-45 to FM 1097 (Montgomery St) in Willis, TX & exit
*Go east on FM 1097 to Hwy 75-S & turn right
*Drive to FM 2432 (E. Powell St) & turn left; stay on FM 2432 & veer to right; There will be a flashing-red light at the intersection of FM 2432 & FM 1484 (Airport Rd); Continue forward on FM 2432 (which is also now ‘Willis Waukegan Rd) past the Valero Gas Station
*Continue on to the 2nd entrance of Nicholson Rd (road has two entrances) – using southern entrance [turn left if driving from the north/turn right if driving from the south: FM 2432 crosses HWY 105 E from Conroe]
*Go to 3rd driveway on left (13342 Nicholson Rd) & turn in; keep to the left & drive up to the ‘Gate’ for sign in)
HOTEL INFORMATION
There are hotels in Conroe, TX (about 3-8 miles from site) and in Willis, TX (about 8-10 miles from site). All distances to site listed here are per ‘Google Maps’, please call the hotel for accuracy & directions if needed.
CONROE, TEXAS :
(*1) Ramada Conroe, 1601 South Parkway, Conroe, TX 77303, (936) 756-8941
(3.5 miles from site) Small pets welcome
(*2) LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 4006 Sprayberry Ln, Conroe, TX 77303, (936) 228-0790
(6.6 miles from site) Small pets welcome
(*2) Comfort Inn, 1115 League Line Road, Conroe, TX 77303, (936) 890-2811
(6.6 miles from site) Does not list if pets are welcome or not…
(*2) Supreme Inn & Suites, 4006 Sprayberry Ln, Conroe, TX 77303, (936) 890-2600
(6.7 miles from site) Does not list if pets are welcome or not…
(*1) – Exit Teas Nursey Rd/FM N. 3083 W. in Conroe, TX
(*2) – Exit League Line Road in Conroe, TX
WILLIS, TEXAS :
Bestwestern, 12323 I-45, Willis, TX 77318, (936)856-1906
(about 8.8 miles from site) Pets are not allowed
[Bestwestern: Exit FM 1097/Montgomery St. in Willis TX, just past the McDonald’s (use that parking lot to cut back to FM 1097 to get to site from the Bestwestern, otherwise, you have to get on I-45 South & exit FM 3083 & go east – same as *1 footnote above]
Broken Spit Tavern Menu:
Winter Crown Tournament, January 8-10, 2010
Saturday
Breakfast Menu:
Breakfast Bowl ~ $5.00
Hacked potatoes, scrambled eggs, topped with choice of bacon or sausage
Lunch & Dinner Menu:
Viking Stew Bowl ~$6.00
Chunks of Beef & Pork in a savory beef sauce
Saxon Stew Bowl ~$5.00
Shredded lightly Smoked Chicken in a savory chicken sauce
Broccoli Cheese Soup Bowl ~$5.00
Broccoli flowerets in a white cheddar cheese and cream soup
Baked Root Soup Bowl ~$5.00
Creamy Potato soup with chunks of baked potato topped with optional: bacon & cheese
Beverage Selections:
Soda or Water ~ $1.00 each
Coffee / Mudslide Coffee / Hot Cocoa / English Breakfast Tea / Mango Tea / Lemon Tea / Chai Spice Tea
$1.50 ~ Styrofoam Cup
$1.00 ~ In your cup (per 8 oz)
$3.00 ~ Broken Spit Mug (Limited Edition Black Star mugs for Crown) with first drink
$0.75 ~ Broken Spit Mug Refills (any event we attend)
$6.00 ~ Broken Spit Tankard (Limited Edition Black Star tankards for Crown) with first drink
$1.50 ~ Broken Spit Tankard Refills (any event we attend)
Add $1.00 to “make it an irish”
Sunday
Breakfast only (while quantities last): Coffee and Muffins (price not known at time of printing)
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