A Midsummer Fight's Dream 2024
Schedule
Sun Sep 01 2024 at 10:00 am
Location
Brookes Sport | Oxford, EN
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A Midsummer Fight's Dream is back for it's fourth edition! This is a tournament aimed at those less familiar or experienced with the HEMA tournament scene that want a low-stress, moderate-intensity place to explore tournaments. We will be having a social afterwards to heal tired bodies and minds, and probably the day before because alas this one's on a Sunday.This event we will be offering the following tournaments:
Beginner's Open Longsword
Underrepresent Genders (women/non-binary/trans) Longsword
Bar Brawl (small team melee event)
Alas a lack of time in the hall means Dusack will not officially be happening, but if we get our time right it might make an appearance
What do we mean by beginner? If you have won a medal at a HEMA scorecard registered event you may not enter. If you do your entry fee will be refunded and you won't be able to enter the tournament.
N.B. The women's tournaments are NOT beginner only - we think it's important that people that want to enter these tournaments have every opportunity to do so.
Each ticket entitles you to enter all tournaments (schedules will not conflict), plus the brawl.
All fencers participate at their own risk. Furthermore it is a condition of competing that you have insurance to cover personal liability (if you're a member of a HEMA club you likely have this but please check). If you're insured by the BMABA we are a recognised event under them so your insurance is valid.
The rules are available https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kK7-sB6C1ajKaNQd-oBg9659wKCWCQyooVUEh850JUc/edit?usp=sharing . In general they are close to the Wessex League rules with one addition - this is a moderate-intensity tournament, and thus suitable control and intensity is expected in all bouts. We're adhering to Wessex League's Gender Policy (in full http://wessexleague.org/rules/tournament-rules/) - in short the Underrepresented Genders tournament it is intended to be inclusive of women, non-binary and trans folks. If you feel this tournament gives you the best place to practice HEMA in a competitive setting you're encouraged to enter.
Equipment: For all tournaments you will need to provide your own protective gear and weapons. For the brawl dusacks will be provided, but please bring synthetic and/or rubber weapons you might wish to use.
For all tournaments the minimum gear is:
- CEN1 mask and overlay (with rigid protection on the back of the head)
- a gorget with a rigid throat covering
- 350N jacket
- rigid protection on forearms, elbows, knees and shins
- A groin protector for those with something to protect
- A rigid chest protector for those with something to protect
- There must be no exposed skin
For longsword heavy-duty gloves are required (SPES heavies, Sparring Gloves etc. Red Dragon's are not sufficient).
For the brawl, Red Dragons or Lacrosse gloves are fine. Any questions please contact [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Brookes Sport, Oxford Brookes University, Centre for Sport,Oxford, Oxfordshire, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
