Come Support the SCA Demo at the Cloister’s Medieval Festival

September 11, 2022 Posted inArts & Sciences, Calendar, Canton of Whyt Whey, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Performing Arts, Public Demonstration

Preparation is now in full swing for our public event at the Cloisters on Sunday, October 2, and we’d love your help!

This is the SCA’s biggest demo opportunity of the year, with more than fifty thousand people attending New York City’s annual medieval festival.

• Chatelaines, help us answer questions and welcome newcomers!

• Artists and artisans and researchers, exhibit your work to an audience of thousands!

• Musicians and bards, set the mood and capture the attention of the crowd!

• Rattan and rapier fighters, display your mettle before cheering fans!

• Everyone, spend the day showing the public the best of our Society!

Event location and schedule details are available on our website:
https://whytwhey.eastkingdom.org/cloisters-demo/

All are welcome at this free event, and pre-registration is not needed, but if you’re able to join us, please let us know now so that we can include you in our plans.

Comment here, or email 231060@members.eastkingdom.org, or message me at http://m.me/mcavalletto, or join our planning call by Google Meet on Thursday, September 15, at 7 PM Eastern here: http://meet.google.com/azp-fqtb-dbn.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: August 29th – September 11th

August 28, 2022 Posted inArchery, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Lions End, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons, Thrown Weapons, What's new

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Tue.
8/30		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Fri. 9/2
–
Mon. 9/5		4 p.m. Fri.
–
noon Mon.		Event: John Barleycorn -Crown Province of Ostgardr Investiture and Fight for a Cause Tournament
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Carmel, NY)		Details

Event Website

And next week…

Tue.
9/6		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Fri.
9/9		Times
to
Follow		Lions End Virtual Commons
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
to
Follow
Sun.
9/11		Times
to
Follow		Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
Details
to
Follow

Upcoming in Østgarðr: August 15th – August 28th

August 15, 2022 Posted inArchery, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Lions End, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Welcome back from Pennsic! Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Tue.
8/16		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
8/17		7:00 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr August Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Fri.
8/19		7:30 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Lions End August Meeting
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
Sun.
8/21		1:30 p.m.
–
3:30 p.m.		Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt Manor, NY)		Details

and next week for…

Tue.
8/23		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
8/28		1:30 p.m.
–
3:30 p.m.		Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt Manor, 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: August 1st – August 15th

July 31, 2022 Posted inArchery, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities

While many in the SCA are at the Pennsic War, there are still activities happening in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Tue.
8/2		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
(Please contact the marshal’s before coming out)
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
8/7		1:30 p.m.
–
3:30 p.m.		(Cancelled) Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt Manor, NY)		cancelled

and next week…

Tue.
8/9		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
(Please contact the marshal’s before coming out)
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: July 25th – August 7th

July 24, 2022 Posted inArchery, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled

Here is what is going on this week in Østgarðr. Join us for…

Tue.
7/26		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
(Last Practice before Pennsic)
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
7/31		1:30 p.m.
–
3:30 p.m.		Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt Manor, NY)		Details

and next week…

Tue.
8/2		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
(Last Practice before Pennsic)
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
8/7		1:30 p.m.
–
3:30 p.m.		Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt Manor, 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: July 18th – July 31st

July 18, 2022 Posted inArchery, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled

Here is what is going on this week in Østgarðr. Join us for…

Tue.
7/19		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
7/20		7:00 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr 
(online)		Details
Thur.
7/20		8:00 p.m.
–
9:30 p.m.		Østgarðr History Chat – LGBTQ+ Heroes
Crown Province of Østgarðr 
(online)		Details

and next week…

Tue.
7/26		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
(Last Practice before Pennsic)
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
7/31		1:30 p.m.
–
3:30 p.m.		Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt Manor, 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: July 11th – July 24th

July 11, 2022 Posted inArchery, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what is going on this week in Østgarðr. Join us for…

Tue.
7/12		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
7/13		8:00 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Pennsic Camp Meeting
Crown Province of Østgarðr 
(online)		Details
Sun.
7/17		1:30 p.m.
–
3:30 p.m.		Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr 
(Cortlandy Manor, NY)		Details

and next week…

Tue.
7/19		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
7/20		7:00 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr 
(online)		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 Ostgardr: July 4th – July 17th

July 5, 2022 Posted inArchery, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Lions End, Canton of Whyt Whey, Combat, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Pennsic, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what is going on this week in Østgarðr. Join us for…

Tue.
7/5		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Thu.
7/7		7:00 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Whyt Whey Quarterly Commons
Canton of Whyt Whey
(online)		Details
to Follow
Fri.
7/8		7:30 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Lions End July Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
Sat.
7/10		11:00 a.m.
–
12:00 p.m.		Brokenbridge June Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details
Sat.
7/10		1:30 p.m.
–
3:30 p.m.		Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr 
(Cortlandy Manor, NY)		Details

and next week…

Tue.
7/12		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
7/13		8:00 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Pennsic Camp Meeting
Crown Province of Østgarðr 
(online)		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: June 27th – July 10th

June 27, 2022 Posted inA&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Lions End, Canton of Whyt Whey, Combat, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what is going on this week in Østgarðr. Join us for…

Tue.
6/28		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sat.
7/2		8:00 p.m.
–
11:00 p.m.		Whyt Whey Saturday Night Solar
Canton of Whyt Whey
(online)		Details
to Follow

and next week…

Tue.
7/5		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Thu.
7/7		7:00 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Whyt Whey Quarterly Commons
Canton of Whyt Whey
(online)		Details
to Follow
Fri.
7/8		7:30 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Lions End July Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)		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: June 20th – July 3rd

June 19, 2022 Posted inA&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Whyt Whey, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Pennsic, Regularly Scheduled

Here is what is going on this week in Østgarðr. Join us for…

Tue.
6/21		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
6/22		8:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Pennsic Camp Meeting II
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details

And next week…

Tue.
6/28		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sat.
7/2		8:00 p.m.
–
11:00 p.m.		Whyt Whey Saturday Night Solar
Canton of Whyt Whey
(online)		Details to
Follow

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)”.