Upcoming in Østgarðr: May 16th – May 29th

May 16, 2022 Posted inArchery, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Social Commons

There is a lot going on in Østgarðr. Join us for…

Tue.
5/17		7:00 p.m.
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10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
5/18		7:00 p.m.
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9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Thu.
5/19		7:30 p.m.
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9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Pennsic Camp Meeting
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sun.
5/22		1:30 p.m.
–
3:00 p.m.		Cancelled
Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt, NY)		Cancelled

And next week…

Tue.
5/24		7:00 p.m.
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10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Masking Requirements. All attendees at indoor events are required to wear masks in compliance with the East Kingdom COVID policy.

COVID Event check-in process. All attendees who are eligible to be vaccinated still need to show either proof of full vaccination or a medically-supervised negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of the in-person gathering. Event staff will continue to check this documentation. Attendees over the age of 18 also still need to show a gov’t-issued photo ID or SCA blue card with the same name as the vaccination card/negative test results.

Host/event staff no longer need to collect contact tracing information.
As part of the check-in process for attending an in-person gathering, the ATTENDEE will sign a form attesting to the following: “By signing below, you are confirming that you have presented proper identification, along with either proof of being fully vaccinated or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the event. (If you present proof of a negative COVID test it must comply with the current SCA COVIDSafe rules)”.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: May 9th – May 22nd

May 9, 2022 Posted inA&S Night, Archery, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Lions End, Combat, Commons, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Public Demonstration, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

There is a lot going on in Østgarðr. Join us for…

Tue.
5/10		7:00 p.m.
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10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Thu.
5/12		7:30 p.m.
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9:00 p.m.		Class: Writing you First Award Recommendation – A Virtual Workshop
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Fri.
5/13		7:30 p.m.
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9:00 p.m.		Lions End Virtual Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
Sat.
5/14		10:00 a.m.
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6:00 p.m.		Event: Lions End Spring Schola
Canton of Lions End
(Levittown, NY)		Details
Sat. 5/1410:00 a.m.
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5:00 p.m.		Demonstration at Viking Festival
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

and next week…

Tue.
5/17		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
5/18		7:00 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Thu.
5/19		7:30 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Pennsic Camp Meeting
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sun.
5/22		1:30 p.m.
–
3:00 p.m.		Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt, NY)		Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Masking Requirements. All attendees at indoor events are required to wear masks in compliance with the East Kingdom COVID policy.

COVID Event check-in process. All attendees who are eligible to be vaccinated still need to show either proof of full vaccination or a medically-supervised negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of the in-person gathering. Event staff will continue to check this documentation. Attendees over the age of 18 also still need to show a gov’t-issued photo ID or SCA blue card with the same name as the vaccination card/negative test results.

Host/event staff no longer need to collect contact tracing information.
As part of the check-in process for attending an in-person gathering, the ATTENDEE will sign a form attesting to the following: “By signing below, you are confirming that you have presented proper identification, along with either proof of being fully vaccinated or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the event. (If you present proof of a negative COVID test it must comply with the current SCA COVIDSafe rules)”.

Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice

May 3, 2022 Posted inArchery, Calendar, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled
SCA archery at the Østgarðr Champions event 2006

UPDATE: More Dates Added (See below)

Come all who practice shooting in the bow to the Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice. Practice is held on Sunday afternoon’s, weather permitting on the following dates:

  • June 12, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30ish p.m.
  • July 10, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30ish p.m.
  • July 17, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30ish p.m.
  • July 31, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30ish p.m.
  • August 7, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30ish p.m.
  • August 21, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30ish p.m.
  • August 28, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30ish p.m.

Archery Practices are held at Blue Mountain Sportsman’s Center – Westchester County Parks 183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567  https://parks.westchestergov.com/sportsman-center

This practice is held at a public archery range, which is shared with the general public. We must follow the rules of the Sportsman’s Center and the SCA while in attendance. Please read all of the following below, before attending:

  • We will be sharing the archery range and shooting line with members of the general public. Please dress in regular street clothes (not garb).
  • There is a fee for use of the Archery Range, payable directly to the Sportsman’s Center. Fees are $12 for 2 hours ($9 for 2 hours with a Westchester County Parks Pass).
  • No Crossbows, per Sportsman’s Center rules.
  • No children under 12 years of age are allowed at the Sportsman’s Center, per Sportsman’s Center rules.  Minors must bring proof of age (school ID with a picture and birth-date usually works).
  • All attendees must sign-in with the Sportsman’s Center Trail lodge before proceeding to the archery range. Be sure to bring photo ID.
  • SCA and East Kingdom COVID policies will be enforced for attendees practicing with the SCA, but cannot be enforced for the members of the general public who might also be on the range with us. To the best of our knowledge, the Sportsman’s Center does not require members of the public to be masked on site or show proof of vaccination. (If you are planning to be part of the SCA practice, including using SCA loaner equipment and shooting royal rounds, you will be required to follow all SCA COVID check-in procedures at the range. See below for details.)
  • Please carefully read the rest of this announcement for important SCA COVID policies.

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Masking Requirements. All attendees at indoor events are required to wear masks in compliance with the East Kingdom COVID policy.

COVID Practice check-in process. All attendees who are eligible to be vaccinated need to show either proof of full vaccination or a medically-supervised negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of the in-person gathering. Event staff will check this documentation. Attendees over the age of 18 also need to show a government issued photo ID or SCA blue card with the same name as the vaccination card/negative test results.

As part of the check-in process for attending an in-person gathering, the ATTENDEE will sign a form attesting to the following: “By signing below, you are confirming that you have presented proper identification, along with either proof of being fully vaccinated or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the event. (If you present proof of a negative COVID test it must comply with the current SCA COVIDSafe rules)”.

Directions: Click here for Google Maps Driving directions. The closest Metro North stations are Cortlandt and Peekskill on the Hudson line. Cab service is poor (especially on weekends). If you plan to come by rail, please make arrangements to be picked up at the train station by another attendee.

If you have questions or need loaner equipment, please email the organizing marshal, Friderich Grimme by email: mailto:110928@members.eastkingdom.org

Come with Us to John Barleycorn Returns

August 16, 2021 Posted inArchery, Arts & Sciences, Combat, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting

Oyez!!! Oyez!!! Pray attend our most recent missive from our Lord John Barleycorn!!!

Join us in a beautiful outdoor space with spacious picnic pavilions to gather and celebrate the return of John Barleycorn.

Greetings Dear Gentles,

As We prepare for our Lord John Barleycorn’s return a day long Celebration with activities and entertainments await you!

For Youth and Families

Lady Kunigunde and Lady Arnora Ketilsdottir bringing you a great slate of youth activities for both older and younger children to enjoy! Please come join us! A & S youth activities, including Bardic, Illumination, Coloring, Basketmaking, Storytelling, and Hula dancing.

Martial Tournaments

We will have Our Provincial Heavy Weapons Tournament, Our Provincial Archery Champions Tournament, and Our Provincial Fencing Champions Tournament. The schedule is forthcoming.

On our Roster is “Sir Edward’s Memorial Challenge” for those Brave enough to take it on!

Other Diverse Activities

In addition, our roster of activities includes most wonderous Demonstration by Lady Astridr Knarrarbringa who will show us her Lampworking skills. This art began in the fifth century B.C.E. and became widely practiced in Murano, Italy in the Fourteenth Century is truly delightful candy for the eyes! Also A number of Surprise Demonstrations to delight the eye and palate.

We have a new addition to our day, our first annual “Bartertown,” for those who like the thrill of the hunt without weapons! For those looking to trade their SCA related goods, this is a excellent swap-meet style opportunity. Carry In, Carry Out. There will be NO money exchange for items, only trade. Items must be all SCA related. Tables are limited, First come-First serve. All others must set up on a blanket or personal table. For additional details, please contact the Bartertown Coordinator, Lady Raymonda the Second by email at rayrayrmartin@gmail.com

We are sorry that no feast will be available, but fear not, as there will be pre-packeged snacks and drinks (both nutritious and not) for we would not want you to expire before the Court Of Viceroy Il-Kha’an Suuder Saran and Vicerine Il-Khatun Lada Monguligin!

Reservations & Fees:
SCA Member Discount Adult/Youth reservation fee of $10.00
Non- SCA Members Adult/Youth reservation fee of $15.00
Children under 5 are free
reservation deadline September 1, 2021

Send Reservations to:

Lord AEthelstan St.Maur
Stan Cohen
85 Pomona Road
Suffern, N.Y. 10901-1919
Email for Lord AEthelstan St.Maur is below :
scarockland@gmail.com

For Further Information, please contact the Event Steward Lady Aurora ffolkes via cell phone: (914)960-0810( text first) email aroarofolk@gmail.com. Phone/text is best.

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks .You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

There is limited electricity at this site. There are handicap bathrooms. There are shaded areas with picnic tables. Set on top of a hill, there is almost always a breeze. In the event of rain , there is an indoor structure.

The official announcement of this event may be found on the East Kingdom Website here.

Provincial Archery Championship

May 16, 2019 Posted inArchery

Hear ye, populace of the Crown Province of Østgarðr!

As we come ever closer to the changing of season so must we, your provincial champions, also make way for change. As your archery champion, I hereby announce this year’s tournament to decide the next provincial champion.

This year we will be hosting the provincial archery championship at The Feast of John Barleycorn. The theme will be “An Archer’s Coming of Age”. With the aid of Lord Friderich Grimme and Lord Francisco de Braga, we anticipate this year’s tournament to be a great one.

I implore all Archers of the populace, regardless of skill, to participate in this year’s tournament. For those who are not of the province we also encourage you to participate so that we may recognize the best Archer from far off lands.

Yours in service, Catelin Straquhin, Crown Province of Østgarðr Archery Champion

Archery Practice 4/22/16

April 23, 2016 Posted inArchery, Uncategorized

> Greetings,
>
> We will be holding our weekly practice tomorrow at Willowbrook Park, 4 Eton Pl, Staten Island, starting at 12pm.
>
> The practice usually goes until 4 or 5pm, but may end earlier or later depending on attendance and how tired we get.
>
> Loaner gear is available. Newcomers welcome.
>
> Dinner at the dinner afterwards for those wishing to come.
>
> YIS,
>
> THLord Mungu Chinua, O’Sag

Archery practice starts 4/17

April 15, 2016 Posted inArchery, Regularly Scheduled

Archery practice is starting up again this Sunday, 4/17. SCA members and experienced shooters come at 12, nonmembers at 2. Practice will be held every Sunday, weather permitting and as long as the Marshals aren’t going to an SCA event, until it gets too cold.

This is held at the public archery range at Willowbrook Park in Staten Island, NY. there will be loaner gear available.

Archery Practice

July 14, 2015 Posted inArchery

This weekends archery practice will be moved from Sunday to Saturday the 18th at 1pm, in Willowbrook Park Staten Island.

Of course there will be no practice after that due to Pennsic. Practice will resume on 8//23.

Hope to see you at Practice and look forward to seeing you at War!

Remember to shoot your Archery war points!

Anyone who does not have archery equipment, if you would like loaner gear at war please contact myself or Suudur (Brad).
If you have shot with us at practice – or we generally know who you are, you can pick up the loaner gear and return it at the end of war or whenever your through using it.
If you have not shot with us and need loaner gear; you will need to shoot when we are at the range.
We will not have loaner gear for those who do no request it. Loaner gear is limited and at a first ask, first serve basis.