Rabbit Hunt! (Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29)
Welcome to the annual Rabbit Hunt commemorating the hunt for Lord Willum Bear’s lost rabbit.
Gather at Tyger’s Rest on the 2nd lane of Merchants’ Row. We will be having 1 heat each day for each age group.
10 am to 11 am both days for 0 to 6 years old (parents and siblings are encouraged to assist the littles).
1 pm to 2 pm both days for 7 to 12 years old.
All hunters must have parental consent (signature on form please). No bullying or cheating. Be on time for the hunt. Only hunt on Merchants” Row outside of the shop tents, buildings, areas.
Armoured Combat Practice (Sunday, June 29, 8:00 – 10:00): (Youth)
Organized and hosted by Uli Adamsson & Fergus of Carlyle; meet at the Castle
Please ensure that you and your youth are up to date on the rules and regulations require for combat. Parent or guardian must be present for all YAC fighting. The reference document can be found at the following:
IMPORTANT: SCA Youth Policy as defined in the Seneschal’s Handbook states:
‘Parents or guardians of minors shall have ultimate responsibility for the welfare and behavior of their children at all times. It is the responsibility of the adult who brings a minor to an event to ensure that the minor is safe and not in danger. At events and activities in which youth participate in any way, participating minors must either have a parent or legal guardian present at the event/activity, or a temporary guardian present in possession of a properly executed “Medical Authorization Form for Minors.” This Medical Authorization Form must designate an adult present at the event or activity as able to authorize medical treatment in the case of emergency. “Present” is defined as the parent or guardian being in direct sight and sound of the minor youth. SCA youth activities are not babysitting services and parents are not allowed to simply drop off their children and leave the area of the activity to take part in other activities.’
If you will be bringing a minor that is not your child to the Quad War event, or to the Youth Activities at the event, please ensure that you have copies of the “Medical Authorization Form for Minors” signed by parent or legal guardian.
Some loaner armour will be available, but it is limited in numbers and sizes, so we may not be able to accommodate everyone. Those wanting to borrow loaner armour should arrive with their parent or guardian at least one half hour before the scheduled start of practice, and the parent is expected to help with putting armour on their child.
Notes:
- All youth combat fighters must have their parent or guardian present at the during combat.
- A Minor Waiver (in addition to the one turned in at gate) must also be provided for each combat session.
Participants should have:
- Closed toe shoes (running shoes are good)
- Long sleeved shirt and pants
- Any armour they can bring (e.g. groin protection – athletic cup for boys, jill for girls)
- Chairs for participant and parent or guardian
Target Tournament and Experience (Youth)
Not scheduled for Avacal 10-year 2025
Please ensure that you and your youth are up to date on the rules and regulations for Target Archery. Parent or guardian must be present. The reference document can be found at the following:
DETAILS are listed in TUA classes, but will update here shortly.
Youth Thrown Weapons Tournament and Experience (Youth)
Not scheduled for Avacal 10-year 2025
For those youth that are of age (9), please ensure that adult and youth are up to date on the rules and regulations for Thrown Weapons. Parent or guardian must be present. The reference document can be found at the following:
Avacal Book of Thrown Weapons
We are so excited to get the next generations excited about Thrown Weapons! Thrown weapons can be an inexpensive hobby that people of all abilities can enjoy. Join us as we teach your littles the rules of the range and how to throw the things! This is a class for all ages, and we will end with a little competition for the different age groups (8 and under, 9-13, 14+). Children 8 and under will be throwing modified equipment, or things that utilize some of the same movements as standard thrown weapons. Kids 9+ will be throwing standard weapons, if they are able to do so safely. (Youth division is 9-13) Parents must be in attendance, the younger the child the more we expect the parent to assist with them. Because of the safety needs, children’s behaviour must be under control. Because of the wide range of ages we expect a big group, so children must understand that their turns are limited. This is a basic practice session to encourage kids and their parents to get involved in Thrown Weapons. Pre-registration is preferred. I’m not sure on a limit yet as it will depend on the age ranges and such. So we’ll hit that bridge when we come to it.
Other Youth Activities
Not yet scheduled for Avacal 10-year 2025