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<p class=MsoNormal>Unto all those who are not yet a Knight or Don/Doņa, you are
cordially invited to join the White Belts and White Scarves, who will be
gathering from all over Ansteorra to watch which of you will be honored as the
Best Overall Chivalric Entrant and Best Overall Rapier Entrant at Squires &
Cadets XV on May 9-11, 2008.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Historically, Squires & Cadets has provided a showcase
for non-White Belted, non-White Scarved individuals to demonstrate not only
their fighting skills, but also their knowledge of courtly graces. This
Squires & Cadets will have all the traditional elements. Remember this
event is not just for Squires and Cadets, it is for ALL non-White Belted and
non-White Scarved individuals.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Chivalric and White Scarf Circles to be held in the
afternoon. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Those interested in striving for the top honors should try
to compete in the following competitions:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Double elim list
run by Sir Hoegaarden and Don Iago<br>
3-man melee
list
run by Don Ansgar, Sir Asoph, Don Thorland <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Obstacle
course
run by Sir Giotto and Don Avery<br>
A&S competition
run by Don Pieter and Sir Alexis<br>
Dance competition run by
Sir Rhodri and Don Christoforo <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Bardic
competition run by
Dona Antonia and Sir Kenneth <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>There will be a cache of prizes for the individual winners
of each of the above activities. The point system for selecting the
overall winners from amongst the chivalric and rapier entrants will be: 5
points to the winners of each round of the double elimination list. In the
3-man melee, each member of a winning team will receive 5 points each round.
Each entrant also receives 1-10 points for competing in the bardic, A&S,
and dance competitions, with the obstacle course being worth 1-20 points.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Armor inspection opens at 9 am and the double elimination
list starts at 10 am. The A&S, dance, bardic, and obstacle course
competitions will be open to all, including non-combatants. A&S will
take the form of a judged display competition; sign-up opens at 9 am, closes at
noon. Prepare your best single entry. Enter ANYTHING; it is the attempt which
counts. The obstacle course will include tests of intelligence, agility, and
even heraldry. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The bardic theme is open. For the dance portion, come
prepared to do your favorite. Don’t know one? Instructors and partners
will be on hand to assist throughout the day; contact your local dance guild if
you need help.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The sumptuous incredibly period feast will be crafted by
Grillmaster William, Baron Loch. Okay, so it may not be completely period, but
you WILL want to eat it. (Limited to first 125). ACCEPS available.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Der BoDy Landsknecht Tavern will open after feast and
court, offering beer, wine, and mead.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>For more info visit… <a
href="http://www.modius.org/Guardian.html">http://www.modius.org/Guardian.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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