[Steppes] Requirements to Run a Demo

[Mike]

Heilsa,

A two major errors concerning fighting at a demo needs to be corrected.

 From the Society level Seneschal handbook - kingdoms can add additional 
requirements, but can not lessen the requirements.

"IV. As with all martial activities, an authorized marshal of whatever 
forms are being displayed must be present if there is there is fighting 
at a demo. SCA combatants must be authorized in that weapons' form/style 
in order to perform at the demo."

Reference site location:

http://www.sca.org/docs/pdf/SocSenHandbook-200510.pdf

Which means that there needs to be a Marshal-in-Charge (MIC) of the 
martial activities that will be displayed at said demo. This needs to be 
announced in advance to eliminate any doubts about who is in charge of 
the martial aspects at a demo and have one individual who  will be 
responsible for the martial activity that is being display. If there is 
no MIC, then there is huge gray area and leaving no one with final 
decision making authority.

Usually this means that the local Knight Marshal needs to be directly 
involved, either as being the MIC or he/she needs to appoint an 
authorized marshal to be the MIC for the demo. This could be their 
deputy or someone else, as long as that individual is an authorized 
marshal for that martial activity.

Second, the individual fighters or combatants must be authorized in that 
weapon form, in other words - a heavy fighter should not and can not 
decide to do light nor should a light fighter attempt heavy on a whim.


Michael Kettering



William Meriic wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
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> Between here and Elfsea, we have several demos getting ready to run.  As
> such, I would like to submit this information as a reminder to anyone
> interested in hosting a demo of their own.
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> Demos are much easier to run than events, but there still is a little red
> tape that must be cut through.
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> The _most_ important thing you must do is contact the Baronial Hospitaler,
> Baronial Seneschal, and the Baronial Baroness and tell them what you are
> planning.  A demo cannot be considered sponsored by the SCA without approval
> from the Seneschal.  Furthermore, this step will give us an opportunity to
> provide you with instructions on and assistance with the remaining red tape.
>
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> During the demo, it is mandatory that all fighters without waivers on file
> (blue cards), sign waivers, which we can provide you when you contact us
> (above).  These waivers need to be given to the Seneschal by the end of the
> month.  You can give them to the Hospitaler as well.
>
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> All official handouts must be kingdom approved.  The good news is that we
> have a bunch of pre-made handouts on the kingdom site:
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> http://hospitaler.ansteorra.org//index.php?option=com_content
> <http://hospitaler.ansteorra.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1
> 3&Itemid=28> &task=view&id=13&Itemid=28
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> Finally, after your demo, submit a short report to the Hospitaler.  Include
> the basics like where, when, how long, how many came to play, how many were
> interested.  You are also welcome to pass on the contact information that
> you collected from interested parties.  He will be happy to follow up on
> your behalf.
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> That's it.  As you can see, it is quite easy.  So, if you are interested in
> running a demo, contact me and we will help you get started.
>
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> Will Meriic
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