EVENTS
For events elsewhere in the Kingdom, check the Kingdom calendar
– Starkhafn Anniversary 20 April 2024 –
All In-Person SCA Activity has resumed! For the latest guidelines, see COVIDSafe Policy Update and the Caid Event COVID Guidelines & Disclaimer
If you are interested in hosting or helping with one of these events, please contact the Seneschal and or the Baron and Baroness.
See the Library page for Event Steward Handbook, forms and information on Event Stewarding.
2024 Events list and email contacts
Alþingi – January 13, 2024 (Event Stewards: Sir Sigvaldr Bjarnarson & THL Ástríðr Elínudóttir)
Consort’s Champion Ranged – January 20, 2024 (Event Steward: Dame Teka Turmanov and Kenari Aldgytha of Ashwood) Hosted in Shire of Al-Sahid
Practicum of War – RESCHEDULING 2024 (Event Steward: RESCHEDULED-STEWARDS NEEDED)
Starkhafn Anniversary – April 20, 2024 (Event Steward: Lord Juan “Lobo” de Aranda y Cueto and Freiin Ylaria Thriepland)
Cèilidh – August 24, 2024 (Event Steward: STEWARDS NEEDED)
Collegium of the Desert – TBA (Event Steward: NOT SCHEDULED FOR 2024)
Starkhafn Yule – December 21, 2023 (Event Stewards: STEWARDS NEEDED)
Starkhafn Anniversary
WHEN: Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9am – 6pm
WHERE: Whitney Mesa Recreation Center, 1575 W. Galleria Dr., Henderson, NV 89014
The Barony of Starkhafn invites one and all to express their prowess at this coming anniversary!
Warriors of sword and bow will demonstrate their prowess in our Baronial Championships for Armored, Rapier, Archery, and Youth Combat.
Artisans come, display your works! There will be different artistic opportunities to share your talents. A display, a People’s Choice, and the Flame Artisan competition. The Flame Artisan is chosen by the previous Flame Artisans, the Baron and Baroness, and visiting Royals from a showcase of the Artisans’ body of work across a variety of Arts and Sciences categories.
Brewers and food artisans, bring your best pickled goods for the first Starkhafn Pickle Competition! Sauerkraut, eggs, cucumbers, grapes, veggies, fruits… if it’s pickled, it’s a valid entry!
If you would like to compete in Starkhafn’s Quintivium, please sign up at List. To become the Quintivium Champion, one must participate in 5 of the champion events, one from each of the following categories throughout the day. They are Armored, Rapier, Archery, Arts & Sciences and a skills test to be announced on the day. The participant that scores highest overall will be the new Quintivium Champion.
Listed competitions:
Armored
Warlord (Armored)
Rapier
Youth
Archery
Flame Artisan
Quintivium
Pickles
Sorry, no thrown weapons at this site! (NOTE: this may change, notices will be posted if it does)
SITE RESTRICTIONS: No staking is allowed. Site is wet: Meads, Ales and other libations will be allowed at this event. Please see the Anniversary Facebook event page or the Barony Facebook for up-to-date information.
SCHEDULE:
9am – Site Opens
9:30am – List Opens
10:00am/at Their Majesties’ pleasure – Opening court
After Court – All tournaments commence, list closes.
At Their Majesties’ pleasure – Closing Court
6pm – Site Closes
EVENT REGISTRATION: Adult Event Registration is $25.00. Adult Member Discount Event Registration is $15.00. Children under 17 will be guests of the Barony. Cash or check only. Please make your check payable to: “SCA, Inc./Barony of Starkhafn.”
EVENT STEWARD: Lord Juan “Lobo” de Aranda y Cueto
CO-STEWARD: Freiin Ylaria Thriepland
EVENT EMAIL: Starkhafn Anniversary
DIRECTIONS:
Whitney Ranch Recreation Center and Archery Range (Armijo’s Camp)
Whitney Mesa Recreation Center, 1575 W Galleria Dr, Henderson, NV 89014
Don’t take the Galleria Exit, as Galleria is not connected all the way from the Hwy to the park. It is divided by a flood channel.
From the North, Take Hwy 95/95/515 South, exit Russell Rd. (Exit 65) Turn Right onto Russell, Turn Left onto Whitney Ranch Dr. Turn Right onto Patrick (the next main road). Turn Left onto Galleria Dr. The Whitney Mesa Recreation Center will be on your Right. The Archery Range is located behind the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, up the hill in the grassy area near the hardened cover pavilion.
From the South, Take Hwy 95/95/515 North, exit Sunset Rd. (Exit 64A) Turn Left onto Sunset, Turn Right onto Whitney Ranch Dr. Turn Left onto Galleria Dr. Pass the Whitney Mesa Park Recreation Park. The Whitney Mesa Recreation Center will be on your Left.
The Armored and Rapier Tourneys will take place in the grassy park area (Armijo’s Camp) located behind the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center. Follow the lower path next to the parking lot. The Archery Range is located up the hill near the hardened pavilion cover.
DISCLAIMER: Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
DISCLAIMER / COVID GUIDELINES
DISCLAIMER: Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
By attending any event, you are confirming that you (as well as any minors that you are parent or guardian):
➢ Are not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 as identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at CDC.gov, including but not limited to:
• Fever or chills
• Dry cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
• Muscle or body aches
• New loss of sense of taste or smell;
➢ Have not been near someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 within the last 14 days without following CDC guidance for self-quarantine;
➢ Agree to follow all COVID safety restrictions imposed by the SCA, the event site, and/or local, state, provincial, or federal government or health authorities.
Past Events
Event –Spring Crown Tourney 2023
Date – September 9, 2023
Event Stewards – Lord Juan de Aranda y Cueto, Baron Robartach mac Lochlainn & Dame Gyda Magnusdotter
Event –Consorts’s Champion Ranged
Date – July 23, 2022
Event Stewards – THL Kazetani Tarou Noritatsu
Event –Spring Crown Tourney 2019 Crown & Privy Council
Date – March 23-24, 2019
Event Stewards – Baroness Isidora Ell’eva and THL Meadhbh inghean mhic Aoidhghein
Event – Starkhafn Anniversary 2019
Date – April 12-14, 2019
Event Steward – Lord Thomas Chisholm
Event – Collegium of the Desert 2019
Date – July 27, 2019
Event Stewards – Lady Kazetani Kiyotora & Lord Kazetani Tarou Noritatsu
Event – Cèilidh 2019
Date – August 10, 2019
Event Steward – Dame Muirenn ingen meic Martain
Feast Steward: Dame Muirenn ingen meic Martain
Event – Althing 2019
Date – September 21, 2019
Event Stewards – Lady Katherine de Bezier & Baroness Eibhilín inghean Laisréni
Event – Practicum of War 2019
Date – November 16, 2019
Event Stewards – Lord Thomas Chisholm & Baron Robartach mac Lochlainn
Co-Stewards: Armored: Sior Cináed Ciabach “Longhair”, Rapier: Baron Fergus O’Fey, Archery: Lord Paul Stoddard
Event – Starkhafn Yule
Starkhafn Yule 2019 Event page
Date – December 14, 2019
Event Stewards – Lady Deborah Kirkwood and Baroness Isidora Ell’eva
Feast Steward: Mistress Colette de Montpellier and Master Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia
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