MSS 10 and King and Queen's Champion of Arms
Hosted by Shire of Glenn Linn - Greenwich, NY
Event date: October 7th, 2011 - October 10th, 2011
Event Last Modified: September 27th, 2011
Health Acknowledgement
Event details
Glenn Linn is proud to be hosting both Metalsmiths Symposium once again and King and Queen's Champion of Arms. This MSS is # 10, so we look forward to celebrating this with you. We are also looking forward to hosting the King and Queen for King and Queen's Champion of Arms. Come one and all, for a weekend full of fun.
Check out our event page below, for up to date information and for class listings as they are available.
http://www.psend.com/users/JBGage/GlennLinn/MSS10/eventdetails.html
As requested by her Royal Highness Kienna, we will have horses / equestrian at this event. There are inside stalls, an open equestrian ring, newly updated and horse showers. There will also be plenty of space to camp near your horses. Please contact Siofra of Glenn Linn - moas(at)glennlinn.eastkingdom.org, wish any special requests.
Also, there are plenty of outlets for cpaps, health devices, scooters, etc. People with special needs, should ask at troll, for specific instructions. This site is totally handicap accessible. If something is not listed here and you have questions, feel free to contact Siofra of Glenn Linn - moas(at)glennlinn.eastkingdom.org.
This site is discreetly damp. Please use period containers only.
All laws regarding pets must be followed, such as cleaning up after your pet and keeping them on a leash at all times.
Children younger than twelve need to be supervised at all times. This site, although fenced, has a busy highway on one side of the event.
Since Equestrians are part of this event, we would kindly advise that horses are rather large animals that need their space to be safe for all. Please keep small children and other animals away from them as a precaution.
Any violation of these rules, may be cause to have you removed from this event.
Please help us to have a safe and fun event, where everyone may enjoy all things medieval.
Vendors are welcome to attend, please contact Siofra of Glenn Linn - moas(at)glennlinn.eastkingdom.org.
Check out our event page below, for up to date information and for class listings as they are available.
http://www.psend.com/users/JBGage/GlennLinn/MSS10/eventdetails.html
Heavy list is Scheduled.
Archery is Scheduled.
Fencing is scheduled.
Thrown Weapons is scheduled.
If anyone is interested in teaching a class for MSS, it isn't to late to add a class. we still have a few open time slots, so feel free to offer. Please contact Grainne Inghean Ui Sochlochlain - grainne(at)glennlinn.eastkingdom.org.
The Saratoga Motor Inn, is offering a discount, to those staying at their establishment during this event. Check out our event page below, for up to date information and for class listings as they are available.
http://www.psend.com/users/JBGage/GlennLinn/MSS10/eventdetails.html
***There will be no feast at this event due to unforseen difficulties. There will be a hospitality table each, in the list area and also in the class area, on Saturday, between 11 AM and 1 PM. Thank you for your understanding.***
Site Opens: October 7, 2011, 3 PM
Site Closes: October 10, 2011, Noon
Event Location
Washington County Fairgrounds
392 Old Schuylerville Road
Greenwich, NY 12834
Google Map
Directions:
****NOTE TO EQUESTRIANS ONLY - For ease and safety, you may choose to use the Rte. 29 entrance / exit. Please exit Rte. 29 onto the fair grounds and follow the signs to the barns and ring. After seeing to your horses, please check in at gate. Again, this is ONLY for equestrians. Thank you everyone for adhering to this request.*****
From the Albany Area (South): The Washington County Fair Grounds are just 13 miles from Interstate 87. Take Interstate 87 (Adirondack Northway) to exit 14 (Saratoga/Schuylerville). Follow the signs for Schuylerville and Route 29 East. Take Route 29 East through Schuylerville, across the Hudson River and up the hill. The Fairgrounds will be on the left after you crest the hill. Turn left just past the Fairgrounds on the Old Schuylerville Road and follow the signs to gate.
From the Glens Falls/Lake George, N.Y. Area (North): The Washington County Fair Grounds are just 13 miles from Interstate 87. Take Interstate 87 (Adirondack Northway) to Exit 15. Stay left on the Exit 15 ramp. Follow the signs for Schuylerville and Route 29 East. Take Route 29 East through Schuylerville, across the Hudson River and up the hill. The Fairgrounds will be on the left after you crest the hill. Go past the Fairgrounds and turn left on to Old Schuylerville Road and follow the signs to gate.
From the Troy, N.Y. Area (South): Follow Route 40 North through Schaghticoke and north to the intersection of Route 40 & Route 29. Turn left on to Route 29 and go six-tenths of a mile. Turn right on to Old Schuylerville Road and follow the signs to gate.
From the Rutland, V.T. Area (North East): Follow Route 4 for approximately 25 miles, turning left at NY-22/Broadway Ave and following for approx. 7 miles. Turn left at NY-22S Continue on NY-22 for 4.2 miles before turning right onto NY-40S and follow for 27 miles. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto NY29/NY-40. Turn right onto Old Schuylerville Road and follow the signs to gate.
From the Bennington, V.T. Area (North East): Follow VT-9 into New York State for 4.5 miles. Turn left at NY-7/Mapletown Road. Take the first right onto County Rd 102 and follow for approx 5 miles, and turn right onto NY-22N. Follow NY-22N for 8.5 miles. Turn left at NY-372E and stay on for 9 miles. Continue on to NY-29W. Stay on NY-29 through the traffic circle via the 2nd exit. Turn right onto Old Schuylerville Road and follow the signs to gate.
Registration Fees
Registration:
Site :
Adult:
Camping $20* for the weekend
Daytrip $10* per day
Pre-registration $9* per day
Children over 12:
Camping $10 for the weekend
Daytrip $5 day
Pre-registration $4 per day
Children 12 and under: free
Family Cap: $60*
*note: There is a $5 adult non-member surcharge for this event. This is required for all non SCA-members, no exceptions. This is not included in the fees above and must be added for non-members.
Pre-registration ends on September 24, 2011.
Make all checks payable to: "SCA, Inc. - Shire of Glenn Linn"
Send all reservations for event to the the event reservationist at the address below. Please include your names (both SCA and real life) with your SCA membership # and expiration date. Copies of cards not necessary. Be prepared to show card upon arrival.
Feast:
***There will be no feast at this event due to unforseen difficulties. There will be a hospitality table each, in the list area and also in the class area, on Saturday, between 11 AM and 1 PM. Thank you for your understanding.***
Make Checks Payable to: SCA, Inc. - Shire of Glenn Linn
Contact Information
Event Steward:
Siofra of Glenn Linn, moas(at)glennlinn.eastkingdom.org
Nissa Armstrong - Poll
58 Prospect St.
Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801
(518) 636 - 4033
Send Reservations to:
Send all reservations for event to the exchequer.
Exchequer:
Arnleif the Red, exchequer(at)glennlinn.eastkingdom.org
Susan Youngman
39 Washington St.
Greenwich, N.Y 12834
Other Contact Information:
SITE RULES
Please ensure that these site rules are followed, so that we may use this site again in the future!
This site is discreetly damp, so please use period containers only.
You MUST dispose of cigarettes appropriately. Cigarettes must NEVER be thrown into a fire pit or on the ground. They must also be properly extinguished before placing them in the trash.
Please clean up your own waste. There will be trash barrels / cans available near the camping and parking areas. Please be advised that the fairgrounds staff will not allow us to use this site, if large boxes, chairs and other inappropriate garbage is left for them to dispose of. Please take this large garbage home with you and dispose of it properly. Thank you.
Fire- Fires must be contained within a raised brazier or only! There is NO digging allowed on site. Please have emergency extinguishing measures readily handy. No firewood is available for sale on site. Gas Stoves are preferred by the site manager.
Parking and Off-loading- After checking in at gate, you can unload your vehicle and then please immediately move it to the designated parking area.
Pets- Dogs are allowed on site as long as all NY laws are followed (leashed and picked up after). Please bag all pet waste and dispose of it in the barrels / cans provided near the parking / camping areas. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the parties involved being asked to leave the site.
Equestrian: Your disposal area is marked on the map for your convenience. After seeing to your horses, please proceed to gate to check in. Please see Siofra if any changes need to be made.
Children- Keep in mind that although this HUGE site is mostly fenced, there is a busy highway just beyond the fence. For the safety of the children, we require that those under 6 be with a parent or guardian, and that children between the ages of 7 and 12 be within sight/sound of a parent or guardian at all times. Parents/Guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children. Chronic non-compliance with this policy may result in the parties involved being asked to leave the site.
Also, Minors attending with an adult other than their parent or legal guardian are REQUIRED to present both a medical consent form and a minors' release form signed by their parent or legal guardian by the law of the East Kingdom and SCA, Inc. Required forms can be found under, "Forms" , "Minor Waiver Forms", here:
http://www.sca.org/docs/library.html
Showers- There are indoor modern hot showers available for use. The site also has indoor flushy toilets!
Water- All water on this site is potable, unless otherwise stated on the site map located in your program.
Co-Autocrat:
Grainne Inghean Ui Sochlochlain
grainne(at)glennlinn.eastkingdom.org
Marshal in Charge:
Uust MacSkelton
knightmarshal(at)glennlinn.eastkingdom.org
Archery Marshal in Charge:
T'mas na Ui Naill Na Boghdoireacht
tmas(at)glennlinn.eastkingdom.org
Fencing Marshal to be announced.
Thrown Weapons Marshal:
Udalrich Schermer