Montengarde Activities and Events


Archery

When: Practices are twice-weekly. The main night is Friday from 6 to 9:15, Ladies' Night is on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:00, and other days are now open for practice and scores. Please contact the Captain of Archers for more information.
Where: Calgary Archery Centre, 4855 - 47th Street SE, Calgary (map)
Cost: $8.00 each (lane fees payable to the centre).
Contact: the Captain of Archers - Morrigan Clubfoot
Details: Unlike most venues, we do not have exclusive use of the facility. It is a private business and the lane fee discount (it's normally $10) is a courtesy. Please be courteous to the staff and non-SCA patrons in return. As a place of business, you can practice archery any time the CAC is open.

Arts & Sciences Night

When and Where: Thursday Evenings 6:30 - 9:00 at the Rehab Centre, 7 - 11th Street NE, Calgary (map)
Cost: $5/person (for hall rental costs)
Contact: Bjar the Blue

Cooking Night

When: ** pick a night **
Where: ** you choose **
Cost: ...
Contact: ... the Seneschal if you'd like to take this on
Details: ...

Council

When: Third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Lower meeting room, Calgary Co-op (540 - 16th Avenue NE, Calgary)
Cost: none
Contact: the Seneschal - William Bennet
Details: The meeting room can be a little hard to find. Go to the back of the dairy aisle, hang a left past the washrooms, through the set of doors marked Authorized Personel Only, and down the stairs. It's right next to the broken washroom marked Beware of the Leopard.

Dance Practice

When: Second and fourth Mondays of each month from 7:00 to 9:00pm, check first
Where: Thorvald's house
Cost: none
Contact: Thorvald for directions

Fight Practice

When and Where: every Monday and Thursday Evening, 6:30-9:00pm at the Rehab Centre, 7 - 11th Street NE, Calgary (map); loaner gear available
Cost: $5/person each night
Contact:
heavy fighting: the Branch Marshal - Kiera of the Shadows
rapier fighting: Captain of Rapier - Durant Ramberti Caiaphas
Waivers:
Minor Waiver (to be signed by parent/guardian)
Family Minor Waiver (for families with more than one child)
Minor's Combat Waiver (for kingdoms where 16-17 year olds may participate in armored combat)
Minor's Medical Authorization (for parental absence)

Music Group

When: Every Wednesday (except Tavern night) from 7:00 to 10:00pm; check first
Where: Palazzo Etcetera
Cost: none
Contact: Caterina for directions

Youth Activity

When and Where: 3rd Thursday 7:00-8:00 at the Rehab Centre, 7 - 11th Street NE, Calgary (map)
Cost: $5/person (for hall rental costs)
Contact: Bronwyn the Everpresent
Waivers:
Minor Waiver (to be signed by parent/guardian)
Family Minor Waiver (for families with more than one child)

Tavern

When:fourth Wednesday of every month from 7:00 to 11:00pm
Where: Tuxedo Community Centre, 202 - 29th Avenue NE, Calgary (map)
Cost: $3.00 each (to cover hall fees)
Details: Beverages and (sometimes) food are provided for a cost; dishware is not provided, so remember to bring some of your own

Tavern is sponsored by various groups throughout the year; if you are interested in running a tavern, please contact Bjar the Blue and Peter von Setzingen

2010
JanuaryBaronial Pavilion
FebruaryTHUA
MarchLost & Found
AprilHeraldry
MayThe Ninny (games)
June--open--
July--open--
August--open--
SeptemberLa Compania de Los Jinetes de San Martin (Mad Spaniards)
October--open--
November--open--
DecemberThere is no tavern in December

If you would like your activity listed on this event calendar (which will also appear in the Montengarde Mouthpiece), please email a copy to the WebMinister (Elizabeth Pendeo); private or invite-only activities will not be posted


Events

Montengarde hosts three Baronial level events each year. Events take preparation and work. If you are interested in running an event, make a presentation to Council. Typically you need to do this six to twelve months prior to the event. Specific deadlines are listed below. The Baron and Baroness may choose to grant the event to the prospective organizers early under special circumstances (for example, the site needs to be booked well in advance of the bid deadline).

There is a page specifically for those who want to run an event. See the Autocrat's page for information.

In addition to these events, the subjects of Montengarde are able to host Principality- or Kingdom-level events. If you are interested in hosting such an event, you will need to contact the Avacal and An Tir councils, as well as the Montengarde council.

Twelfth Night

Winter feast. Traditionally the third Saturday in January. Montengarde's largest and fanciest event, held every year since 1980. Selection of Montengarde's Rapier Champion (Dragonblade). Current attendance is from 200 to 300 people. Attracts many out-of-town visitors.
Latest bid date to host 12th Night is the August Council. The Hall usually needs to be reserved before this - typically a year in advance.
January 14, 2012 - Bowness Sportsplex

Beltaine

Spring feast. Traditionally the first Saturday in May. For a time, the event attracted 50 to 100 participants -- now it's a bit bigger. Selection of Montengarde's new A&S Champion (Emerald Rose) and new Bardic Chamption (Wild Rose).
Latest bid date to host Beltaine is the January Council.
May 7, 2011 - Abbydale Community Centre

Dragonslayer

Montengarde's second largest event. Traditionally the third Saturday in June (though in recent years it has been combined with Hidden Treasures and held later in the summer). Often attracts out of town visitors with an attendance of 100-150. Selection of Montengarde's Heavy Champion (Dragonslayer) and Montengarde Archery Champion (Dragonblinder).
Latest bid date to host Dragonslayer is the February Council.
July 23-25, 2010