[Ansteorra] Ideas for Outdoor A&S Events

[Hugh & Belinda Niewoehner]

My humble opinion is that though it can be done, it's not preferable.  I 
guess the pavilions could have walls to protect against wind and rain if 
necessary.  People spend many hours and put much heart into their 
artistic creations.  It would be terribly sad to see someone's eight 
year project destroyed by weather. The cooler times of spring and fall 
can also bring the serious storms.  Having been through storms that 
destroyed the pavilions and soaked or ruined much of people's gear at 
Lilies a few times, I wouldn't want to risk something I'd worked on for 
many years.  There are things I will bring to an indoor event  that I 
would not bring to an outside demo. 

Wind can also make judging sheets and documentation a challenge.

Just stating my preference, not trying to set policy.

Ismet

Regan Caimbeul wrote:
> Sir Lochlan brought up a point about holding A&S events outside with
> pavillions.  I think that for the right event at the right time of year,
> it's a nice idea.
>
> I was fortunate to be one of the coordinators for a Kings College that was
> held outdoors with LOTS of pavillions.
>
> There were definitely pros and cons to doing the event like we did.  The
> biggest complaint about having the event outside was that it was HOT AS
> BLAZES.   It was mid- June in North Texas-it goes with the territory. :-)
>
> I think it was pretty cool that we had had different options for class rooms
> (and the army of people who helped put up all those pavillions were
> wonderful, too).
>
> Temperature wise, I think that a spring or fall A&S event/collegium could
> feasibly be held outside with enough logistical planning.
>
> I've never been to a war, so I could be talking out of my ear on this one,
> but I know that both Gulf Wars and Pennsic have TONS of classes on lots of
> subjects (which is a big reason why I want to attend one when I have enough
> money to go).  Aren't the majority of these classes held outside?
>
> Before moving to Ansteorra, I played in the Barony of the Far West (Japan).
> One of my first events out there was the Baronial A&S competition, and it
> was held outside under a picnic pavillion.
>
> Just some more food for thought.
>
> Regan-who is enjoying the constructive/positive discussion.  :-)
>
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