[Ansteorra-archery] the future ??

[Paul Thorne]

Greetings,

    I actually find this quite refreshing and I applaud the efforts of the Baron and Barony of Carolingia.  What better way to put it, if you want to be the Champion of this Baron, then you will hold yourself to the standards that he has put forth.  I believe that all Champions, whether they represent the Kingdom or the smallest Canton should hold themselves to this standard.  How can you fullfill the responsibilities of being a Champion if your loyalties are divided amongst two or more groups?

    If this is all about winning and taking home goodies then I think this is the wrong game to be playing.  Don't get me wrong, I love winning (fairly rare, but I love it none the less) but is not this game we play more than claiming titles, taking home spoils, racking up wins?  There is nothing wrong with going to events and shooting to win, but if there is a Championship on the line and you are currently a standing Champion elsewhere, bow out and know that you tested the other archers to your best ability and that championship was contended for and not just handed out.  I have not been to a Championship event yet that has not given the competitors a chance to bow out if they do not think they can fullfill the duties of Champion.

   I truly hope that this is the future of the SCA, where we play for Honor, Chivalry, and the better understanding of our Medieval counterparts.  I for one plan on using similar verbage in our upcoming Defender where we will be choosing our Champion.  


Lord Jean-Paul de Calmont
Arcarius to HL Eadric Anstapa 



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Blackmoon 
  To: Archery within the Kingdom of Ansteorra 
  Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 7:40 AM
  Subject: [Ansteorra-archery] the future ??


  GREETINGS

  IS THIS THE FUTURE OF THINGS IN THE SCA ??
  THE BELOW IS FOR A THROWN WEAPONS / ARCHERY EVENT AT THE BARONIAL LEVEL., IN THE EAST KINGDOM .
  YOU CAN ONLY BE CHAMPION OF YOUR LOCAL GROUP .
  OR IF YOUR NOT AN OFFICER ANYWHERE, YOU CAN ONLY BE ONE CHAMPION PER EVENT YEAR .

  SINCE GETTING TO COMPETE IS HALF OF WHY I GO TO ANY EVENT ,I TEND TO SEE THIS AS BAD.
   UNFORTUNATELY , FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN , THIS POISON IS MOVING INTO ANSTEORRA FROM BOTH COASTS . 
  WHAT I FIND INTERESTING , IS THAT IT SEEMS TO BE CROPPING UP IN ARCHERY / THROWN WEAPONS  COMPETITIONS A LOT MORE THAN IN HEAVY OR LIGHT COMPETITIONS .( CAN YOU SEE TELLING JOE KNIGHT & THE 3 FIGHTERS HE BROUGHT WITH HIM , WHO JUST DROVE 500 MILES , THAT THEY CAN'T WIN ?  )

  ANYWAY , BE SAFE, BE HAPPY, HAVE FUN
  ARTHUR BLACKMOON
  CHAMPION'S AGREEMENT
  1. I consider myself to be a Carolingian, hold no office or position in any other barony or shire that divides my loyalties as a champion of Carolingia, and actively participate in Carolingian activities. 

  2. It is understood that I may have personal fealty to individuals and to the crowns of the East in addition to my loyalties to Carolingia, and that I will resolve any potential conflicts of these fealties in a way consistent with my personal honor. 

  3. During my term I have the duty to defend and serve the Baron and the Barony of Carolingia, which I will do to the best of my ability. 

  4. I will make every effort to attend Carolingian court and to represent Carolingia on state occasions. I will try to participate in as many Carolingian Events as possible. 

  5. I will fight for the glory and honor of Carolingia whenever possible and will serve Carolingia against her foes in times of war. 

  6. I will strive to be an example of courtesy and chivalry, bringing honor to Carolingia through my actions on the field and my behavior towards others both on and off the field. 

  7. It is my duty to organize the format of the competition for my replacement, and to ensure that it takes place about one year after my selection. 

  8. I will bear the trust of Carolingia, and any champions regalia with pride, and will conclude my service well. 








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