[Bryn-gwlad] championships

[Coblaith Mhuimhneach]

Rurik wrote:
> I believe that the desire to split up the championships stems for many 
> peoples desire to be able to compete in as many as possible. While 
> this is a grand and noble endeavor, it becomes unrealistic and 
> unfortunately, hard choices must be made in which championships do 
> each of us choose to compete in each year.
>
> As a rapier fighter, there is some personal frustration felt with the 
> rapier championship to be held at Candlemas. Many of us also 
> participate in the A&S, not only as artisian competing, but as 
> instructors and we are asked to make the choice to compete in our 
> choosen martial area or improve not only ourselves, but hopefully 
> others and teach classes as well. Obviouslly we cannot do both.

I'm a bit confused.  The desire to compete in as many martial areas as 
possible is "unrealistic", and therefore "hard choices must be made", 
but the desire to participate in both rapier competitions and A&S 
activities is reasonable and it's unfair for you to have to choose 
between them?

As for the reasons the championships were split in the first place, 
while some individuals expressed excitement over the idea of being able 
to vie for multiple championships, the reason for the change cited most 
often in our discussions was the fact that putting on gigantic events 
that incorporated championships in all the major fields of S.C.A. 
combat was immensely draining on the populace.  The sheer scale of the 
endeavor left volunteers stretched thin and attendees feeling rushed, 
harried, and frustrated.  It was hoped that more focussed events would 
be easier to put on and more fun to attend.  And I, for one, have found 
them to be so.


Coblaith Mhuimhneach
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