CAMPING AND LAND REGISTRATION

Once you have registered via SCARs and have received your confirmation number please GO HERE AND REGISTER FOR CAMPING/LAND If you do not see your group listed it means your group's designated land agent has not registered it yet. You will be emailed a confirmation for this as well.

Appropiate land allocation is dependant on this form

Saturday Court:

10:00 AM

• Atlantian Morning Court

5:00 PM

• Atlantian Evening Court

Sunday Court:

5:00 PM

• Caer Mear Baronial Court

Poeta Atlantiae:

The current Poeta Atlantiae's term will be ending shortly so she is hosting a competition at Ruby to find her successor!!! FULL DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS HERE

"Greetings, Atlantia! My term as your Poeta comes to an end next month, and so I must seek my successor! Please read below for the details regarding this year’s Poeta Atlantiae Competition, to be held at Ruby Joust (5/27-5/30)."

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Submit two poems responding to the theme (below), each in a different form that is attested to within period (pre-1600). While the forms may be of your choice, I strongly encourage you to challenge yourself with at least one poem. Documentation is required; please keep documentation to less than 15 pages total.

THEME: “Glory and Vainglory.” Many cultures have been preoccupied with these concepts: for example, chivalric literature regularly ruminates on the spectrum of pride to conceit, celebrating the righteous display of the former and soundly condemning the latter, while Ancient Greece was obsessed with the danger of hubris. Thus:

• The first poem, on Glory, must celebrate a hero or legend of Atlantia. Tell us a story that should ring through history; praise another’s deeds in word; celebrate a person, place, or thing that inspires you.
• The second poem, on Vainglory, must speak a needed truth. Write elegy or lament for the result of hubris; ruminate on the conflict of pride and arrogance; confront an institution, an issue, or one’s self.

Note that while the first poem must be focused on Atlantia, the second’s topic is wide open as long as it speaks a needed truth on vainglory.

Saturday A&S Building:

9:00 AM-1:00 PM

• Ruby A&S Competition
• All entries welcome. Standard Atlantian Judging. Documentation encouraged.
• Baronage Choice
• Their excellencies will select an entry which well pleases them.
• Youth Competition
• All entries welcome. If there are sufficient entries, this may be divided into two competitions based on the age of the artists. No documentation is required, other than a description of your item and how you made it.
• "Arts Started During the Plague Times" notation add on sponsored by Their Excellencies of Caer Mear!
• We and friends throughout the Kingdom, would love to see what knowledge and beauty has sprouted during these inital difficult times. Bring out the new arts you started learning during the last 2 years at home! Special notation will be made for your submission into the competitions being held above. Documentation is encouraged to help show off your process and progress but it not required.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

• Laurel Tea
• This is a social gathering for Laurels and anyone interested in the arts. Meet with laurels and ask questions in a relaxed setting. Drinks and nibbles provided.

8:00 PM - 1:00 AM

• Evening Bardic (Located outside of A&S Building)

Sunday A&S Building:

9:00 AM-10:00 AM

• Lucet Cord – Lady Etain Dilis Inghen-Fhinn
• Learn how to make single-color lucet cord. Lucet cord is strong and can be used for corsets, armor, and other wonderful things. This class is for true beginners or those who need a refresher on the basics. You do not need a lucet. Yarn will be provided.

10:30 AM-11:30 AM

• Bring Home the Bacon – Lady Þorfinna Holludottir
• Learn how to make medieval bacon at home, with no negative food borne illnesses. We will discuss what causes food illness in preserved food and prevention. Medieval recipes will be discussed.

Canceled

• Neolithic Bread – Lord Glaukos Athenaios\
• Learn how to make the most basic type of breads. Based on experimentation, you will make flatbreads as made in the Neolithic and Early Bronze Age and eat the results of your experiment. We will discuss ancient grains, make a sample bread from Barley and primitive Wheat, and then make our own little batch of flatbreads to have that evening. Children will require an adult to accompany them as we will be cooking the bread on a hot griddle. “

1:30 PM-2:30 PM

• Wrap Dresses – Lady Maria Beatriz la Mora
• We will address two totally wrapped, not sewn dresses. Both are found in North Africa to present day and yet are remarkably like the chiton and the tunica. This style is perfect for changing figures and last-minute summer garb. Please wear a chemise, sports undergarments or a thin tunic underneath so we can all be presentable in public. (I wear a spaghetti strap leotard.) There will be limited supplies to lend.
  
  If you can, bring fabric, 2 pins and a belt, as noted below:
• 5 to 6 yards of light-weight, solid or woven stripe fabric.
• If you are over 5’3”, you will need 60 in. wide fabric.
• If you are 5''3"or shorter, 45 in. wide fabric will do.
• 2 Large sturdy pins, viking brooches, penanulars, or kilt pins fine enough to go through linen.
• Kilt pins may be found in the notions section of a fabric store.
• A tie-able belt that goes around you at least 5 times.
• Trim, cord, even braided cord, or a sash will work.

3:00 PM-4:00 PM

• Turkish Coffee – Lady Maria Beatriz la Mora
• This is both a hands-on and a tasting class. We will participate in preparing coffee by the oldest continuously used method (Ethiopian) and also learn how to make Turkish coffee. Kits can be bought at the beginning of class at cost, for $25. Kits will include a pot/ ibrik /Cevze, a spoon for measuring, about 2oz Turkish ground coffee, the same volume in sugar, and at least 1 if not 2, china Arabic coffee cups packed in a storage bag with a Dishcloth/cloth napkin. It is not necessary to purchase a kit to attend.

Saturday Amphitheater:

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

• Royal Bardic

3:00 PM - 4:00PM

• European Court Dance Class

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

• Grand Ball
• Full set list here

Saturday Children’s Area:

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Jewel Quest: Gem Hunt!
• There will be event themed paper crafts and a scavenger hunt to find red bead "gems" (like fairies leave in A Midsummer Night's Dream)

3:00PM - 4:00PM

• European Court Dance Class
• Being held in the Performing Arts area and is a youth inclusive activity!
• Royal Bardic
• Being held in the Youth area and is a youth inclusive activity!

2:00 PM-3:00 PM

• Board Games Workshop

3:00 PM-4:00 PM

• Poetry Salon
• Let’s revel and relax in rhyme and rhythm! Bring a poem (or two or three) to share at this all-ages poetry salon; work can be original or historical. Not sure what to bring but still want to participate? Lady Ela will have the Poeta Atlantiae’s archives to peruse and share! Just want to sit and enjoy the sound of other people’s voices? All are welcome!

Sunday Children’s Area:

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

• Wet, wild, and crazy kidz!!!
• Youth Water Battle run by Dame Marion le Red and Master Solvarr.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Caer Mear Baronial Bardic.
• Being held in the Performing Arts area and is a youth inclusive activity!

Sunday Silo:

10:00 AM-11:00 AM

• Beer for People Who Don’t Like Beer - Baroness Delecta d’Averno
• Must be 21 years old or older and bring a tasting cup. I will discuss some common reasons people don't like beer and we will taste a couple beverages.

11:30 AM-1:30 PM

• Brewing Competition - Baroness Delecta d’Averno
• Any beverage 5% ABV or below may be entered. Documentation is required. EZ Doc will be accepted for new brewers.

Class Note:

All students will receive University credit for classes. Credits will not count toward degrees announced at June University, due to time constraints.

Armored schedule:

Friday Night:

8:00PM: House Restormel will be hosting and sponsoring a twilight, torch-lit military honor tournament, open to all who wish to participate. Please contact Sarra de Vicenza or Cormac Ua Rigan for details.

Saturday:

• 9:00am to 12:00PM: Inspections and Authoriztions.
• 12:00pm: Round Robin tournament with 4 pods, top 3 plus a fighter chosen by the members of of each pod will advance to a double elimination final 16.
  Youth fighting will take place same time as the heavy

Sunday

• 10:00am: Novice Tourny - sponsored by Hotel de Byram. Open to fighters authorized one year or less. Format to be decided by the number of participants.
  
• 11:00am The Order of The Kraken will take the field and accept all challengers.

Rapier Schedule:

• Saturday:

• 9:00am - 11:00am

  • Field open for sign in, authorizations, and warm ups

  11:00 am

  • Main Ruby Rapier Tournament
  • Round robin with 4 pods. 3 pods will be heavy rapier and 1 pod C&T. Top 4 combatants in each pod will advance to a final 16, single elimination. Single elim will be best 2 of 3. Final 16 is C&T optional but will default to heavy rapier if needed.

• Sunday (start time around 10am until tired):
• Blacksword tourney
• Melee scenarios may include- the final 2 combatants from Saturday will be the commanders of the sides for some resurrection melees. We’ll discuss DFB at that time.
• Maybe a capture the flag scenario and other scenarios that we might find at Pennsic?

Rebated Steel Schedule (Saturday):

~10:00AM

• Meet and Greet
• This will be an opportunity for folks to come and meet the fighters, check out the weapons and armour kits, and be able to ask questions and gain knowledge about the combat sport of Rebated Steel and all the fun to be had.

11:00 - 12:30 pm

• Rebated Steel Tournament
• Counted blows tournament

12:30 - 1:30 pm

• Authorizations, Training, Hands on fighting try-outs
• This will be an opportunity for fighters to authorize in Rebated Steel, do some training and try out the sport. Come and have some fun.

1:30 - 3:00 pm

• Rebated Steel Tournament
• Counted blows tournament

Target Archery will happen; including a variety of shoots and a night-time shoot on Saturday.
There will be thrown weapons.

Marshal Staff:

Event MiC:

Master Aldemere Mac Rafe

Armored MiC:

Sir Rousseau Tavernier

Rapier MiC:

Mistress Ceridwen fetch Owain

Rebated Steel MiC:

Sir Innogen of Clonmel

Target Archery MiC:

Baron Naran Numuchi

Throwen Weapons MiC:

Lady Rose Eileen Robertson

Before You Go To Ruby Joust- Considerations and FAQs:

• Know your pet! - You know your pet better than anyone else. If you think attending and/or camping with you dog(s) may pose a danger or threat to you or others, leave them at home.
• ***Any dog bites will be reported to Hanover County Animal Control.***
• Ask yourself is your pet(s) in good health - Are they in good enough shape to meet any physical demands of the trip? If your pet has trouble with longer walks and heat, please consider leaving your pet at home.
• Vaccinations - Be sure your furry friend is up-to-date on all required vaccinations and protected against heartworm, fleas, and ticks. Dogs can encounter a variety of other animals while camping, even if they are leashed. Ask your vet about the area you'll be camping in to be sure your pet is protected.
• Collars and ID - Outfit your pet with the right collar and ID tags. Your dog should always be leashed at an event, but in case they get lost- make sure they have their best chance at getting back to you. Keep a collar with ID tags securely on your dog at all times. Even well behaved dogs can slip out of a loose collar and chase after an animal if they become too excited.
• Ask yourself how included will your pet be - Pets are family members, but if you plan on spending a lot of time participating in activities that are not pet friendly, you may want to consider alternative like a boarding facility.

What To Bring:

• Food and Water - This is a bit obvious, but don't forget to pack your furry friend's food, water, and bowls. ***Bring extra food and water.*** Like you, your pet will be hungry and thursty from exerting extra energy due to activity and heat.
• First Aid Kit - have on hand for minor scrapes/issues.
• Towels - Towels will come in handy while you camp. From lining your car or tent to wiping off your dog, you'll probably use your towel so much you might want to bring two!

While You're At Ruby Joust Policies:

• Be mindful of loud and potentially dangerous areas that may frighten or disrupt your pet.
• Be courteous to others by picking up after your dog, not allowing your pet to urinate on other's belongings, and controlling barking/ other noise. If your pet is too loud, you will be asked to find alternate housing for them or you may be asked to leave the event/ site completely.
• Keep your pet on a leash and attended by a responsible human being at all times.
• Never leave your dog unattended in camp, on a tie out staked into the ground, or especially in a vehicle.

  ***Please note that ANY pet found in a vehicle during the event will be removed from the vehicle by a staff member (either by opening an unlocked door or breaking a window) without attempting to find their family beforehand, law enforcement will be called immediately to report the responsible pet party/ parties, and you will be required to pack up and leave the event for the remainder of the event. It is too hot to risk injury and death to your pet(s). ***If you are planning to use your vehicle as a containment option for a pet, please do not bring them with you.***

In Case of a Pet Emergency At Ruby Joust, the following urgent care and emergency hospitals are in the area:

• Better Pet Urgent Care- 7138 Mechanicsville Turnpike Mechanicsville, Va 23111 (11am-10pm... walk in basis) 804-442-2713
• Partner Veterinary Urgent Care- 6506 W. Broad St. Richmond, Va 23230 (12pm-8am... call for an appointment slot) 804-206-9122
• Virginia Veterinary Centers ER- 3312 W. Cary St. Richmond, Va 23221 (open 24 hours ER... walk in and by appointment- CALL Before driving there in case they are full/ at capacity) 804-353-9000
• Virginia Veterinary Centers ER- Fredericksburg (if Cary St. Richmond VVC is at capacity)- 1301 Central Park Blvd. Fredericksburg, Va 22401 (open 24 hours ER.... walk in and by appointment- CALL before driving there in case they are full/ at capacity) 540-372-3470

1. Masks are to be worn by all attendees inside buildings.
   
   
2. Activity organizers may choose to require masks to be worn during participation in close contact areas. These areas, during each activity, will be clearly marked and identified as a “Mask Required” or “Mask Optional” location.
   
   
3. Any pavilion/ day shade/ structure located in a common area of the event MUST be visually identified as a “Mask Required” or “Mask Optional” location. This area mask designation is the responsibility of the organizer/ agent of the area.
   
   ***Common areas*** for this event policy include, but are not limited to, areas around the list fields, merchants row, gate/troll, and all activity points during the event.
   
   
4. The event will be providing visual identification for all structures and activities affected by the mask identification policy. If you have space registered in a common area but you do not wish for your pavillion/day shade/ structure to be designated as a “Mask Required” or “Mask Optional” location, please let us know and we will be happy to find an alternative location for your canvas/ structure to be put up.
   
   
5. As there is only ONE drinkable water hose access point, this will be used for large container refilling and will be manned, sanitized, and maintained by an event staff member during the entirety of the event. People are encouraged to bring their refillable water coolers/ containers for camp and day shade/ pavilion water use. The on-duty event staff member will fill your container for you, sanitize the hose, and continue on to the next person/group needing water container filling/refilling. This water point will be open for use between the hours of 9am and 7pm; though not operational during court times. *Other open times will be dictated by volunteer availability.* If you would like to volunteer and help make sure this point stays as clean as possible for everyone’s use, please contact the Autocrat or Caer Mear Baronial Seneschal with your contact information and availability.
   
   ***Individual hydration points will also be marked and available across the site for use around activities occurring. These are smaller coolers placed around the site, maintained by the event staff, to fill personal/ individual drinking vessels, not large coolers/ gallon containers. To maintain sanitation standards, we ask that attendees refrain from using small-mouthed containers that may touch the disbursement valve points of the water coolers provided
   
   We also ask that attendees follow the Society policy on attempted use of period drinking vessels (cups, mugs, glasses, etc…) instead of modern, plastic, and single use water bottles at hydration stations/ points. This will not only help keep the visual SCA immersion going but help keep the accidental drinking of someone else’s identical container at a minimum. On the side of the list field near the fighter water stations, single use, quick grab, drink, and toss paper cone cups will be provided in designated areas with disposal bins for immediate quick drink and toss away between fights. This is intended to have immediate access to water if needed for the fighters and marshals coming off of the field with the heat of the day occurring.
   
   
6. Ice on-site will be delivered to camps, merchants, and field space pavilions Saturday and Sunday of the event at 9am and 3pm. If you would like to purchase ice for your camp/ group, please sign up at the event gate. Ice is being sold on site with delivery to you for $3/bag. Bags of ice on site are 7lbs. If you would like to obtain ice off site and would like directions to nearby locations, please see the list of stores and resources provided for attendees at the event entrance gate.
   
   
7. After discussion with the Crown and concerns over the close proximity of people attending event courts, masks will be required for all individuals inside of the large shaded, overhead hall in the middle of the event site for courts. All individuals wishing to be under this shaded area are welcome. Masks will be provided for individuals who do not have a mask but would like to come and be in this area during courts. There are additional areas around the shaded hall, not directly underneath it, that people may choose to spread out where masks will not be required.

As we discuss and write this policy, only hours after the Kingdom Seneschal's announcement and branch meeting, it has been noted that in the last few weeks the local Virginia area’s Covid positivity rate has more than tripled from reported numbers at the start of May. We know some of you will be upset and disappointed in the return of masking policies and additional site rules. Please be mindful and understand that we are all doing the best we can to adapt and try to keep people safe as we all go forward.

For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please call Lady Olivia Isabelle, the Seneschal of Caer Mear, leading up to the event. Once on site for the start of the event, it is highly unlikely phone calls will be answered/ returned.

Thank you all for your time and we look forward to seeing those who can make it to join the Barony of Caer Maer at Ruby Joust X!