PENNSIC WAR 37 Thrown Weapons

Thrown Weapons

The Thrown Weapons range will again be located near the Fort. The marshals are more than willing to teach new people to throw and there will be loaner equipment available, so not having your own equipment should not deter you from coming to the range. As long as the range and safety rules are followed, everyone over the age of 5 will be allowed to throw. Youths less than 12 years of age will need to bring a parent or guardian with them to the range. The parent/guardian will have to stay with them while they are at the range.

In order for all throwers from all kingdoms to come out and play, we will be using the Society Thrown Weapon Rules rather than the East, Æthelmearc or Middle Kingdom rules.

There will be a smaller "teaching" range available for classes and teaching only. If a competition is running, we can still teach beginners how to throw. To man all of the ranges so they can all be open the majority of the time we will need marshals. Marshals-In-Training (MITs) are always welcome, and the East and Middle are planning thrown weapons marshal classes. Check the thrown weapons range to see if your kingdom is planning a MIT class.

For the range to be open, a minimum of two unrelated adults, one being a TW marshal, must be on the range. There will also be a flag system in place. If the range is open, a green flag will be raised. If you are available and wish to help set-up, please feel free to do so; the more hands the lighter and faster the work, which equals more time to play.

The Marshal in Charge of Thrown Weapons at Pennsic 37 is Lord Leon the Navigator. His deputy is Lord Colin MacKenzie.

Schedule

Range hours: Daily from Sat., August 2 through Fri., August 8th, 9 am - 6 pm (closing at 1 pm on the 8th).

We will try to have the range set up and ready to go by Wed., July 30. Before August 2th, the range will be open whenever marshals are available.

Friday, August 1
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Beginning Thrown Weapons

Saturday, August 2
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Beginning Thrown Weapons
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Advanced Thrown Weapons
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm	KW Thrown Weapons Marshals' Opening Meeting

Sunday, August 3
9:00 am: 10:30 am	Thrown Weapons Marshals in Training class: Part 1
9:00 am: 10:30 am	Beginning Thrown Weapons class
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	How to teach beginners to throw: Marshals' class
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm	How to teach youth to throw: Marshals' class

Monday, August 4
9:00 am - 11:00 am	Thrown Weapons Marshals in Training class: Part 2
10:30 am - noon	Youth Beginning Thrown Weapons class
10:30 am - noon	Making, Caring, and Feeding of Your Thrown Weapons
noon - 1:30 pm	Beyond Ax, Knife, & Spear
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm	Advanced Thrown Weapons class
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm	Beginning Spear

Tuesday, August 5
9:30 am - 10:00 am	Estrogen & Axes VI registration
10:00 am	Estrogen & Axes VI Competition
noon - 1:30 pm	Beginning Thrown Weapons class
2:00 pm	Interkingdom Thrown Weapons Championship

Wednesday, August 6
9:30 am - 10:00 am	Armor vs Thrown Weapons class
10:00 am - 11:30 am	History and Evolution of Thrown Weapons
11:30 am - 1:00 pm	Beginning Thrown Weapons class
1:30 pm	East & Middle Thrown Weapons Champions Competition

Thursday, August 7
9:30 am - 12:30 pm	Youth Thrown Weapons Competition
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Beginning spear
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Two-Handed Weapon Competition
4:00 pm	Heckler's Tourney

Friday, August 8
9:00 am - noon	Thrown Weapons Marshals in Training class: Part 3
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm	KW Thrown Weapons Marshals' Closing Meeting

Class Descriptions

Advanced Thrown Weapons [Thrown Weapons Training Range]: This class will teach throwers alternate methods of throwing and different weapons that could be encountered on a range. A hands-on session is included. Experience throwing or the Beginning class is preferred. Due to safety concerns, only the first 25 students will be able to throw.; Saturday, Aug 2nd: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm; Monday, Aug 4th: 2:00 pm: 3:30 pm; Taught by Thrown Weapons Staff.
Armor vs Thrown Weapons: This class will show the destructive force of thrown weapons vs. armor used in the Middle Ages and by SCAdians today.; Wednesday Aug 6th: 9:30 am - 10:00 am; Taught by Lord Colin MacKenzie
Beginning Thrown Weapons [Thrown Weapons Training Range]: This class will teach you how to throw, basic care of your weapons, and basic rules of the range. A hands-on session is included. No experience or equipment needed. Due to safety concerns, only the first 25 students will be able to throw.; Friday, Aug 1st: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Taught by Lord Leon the Navigator; Saturday, Aug 2nd: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Taught by Lord Leon the Navigator; Sunday, Aug 3rd: 9:00 am - 10:30 am Taught by Thrown Weapons Staff; Tuesday, Aug 5th: noon - 1:30 pm Taught by Thrown Weapons Staff; Wednesday, Aug 6th: 11:30 - 1:00 pm am Taught by Thrown Weapons Staff
Beyond Ax, Knife, & Spear [Thrown Weapons Tent]: Bring your more unusual and interesting weapons and come prepared to show, tell, and share. Preference given to those who have something to share.; Monday, Aug 4th: noon - 1:30 pm; Taught by Lord Pandaulf
History and Evolution of Thrown Weapons [Thrown Weapons Tent]: Over time some weapons were specialized for throwing in combat. This class discusses how they developed, by whom, and how they were used.; Wednesday, Aug 6th: 10:00 am -11:30 am; Taught by Philip of the Furrowed Fields
Making, Caring and Feeding of Thrown Weapons [Thrown Weapons Tent]: How to design and make basic weapons, and how to keep them in good condition. More than how to make weapons pass inspection, but how to extend their life and improve performance with a minimum of tools.cover basic and advanced care of your weapons.; Monday, Aug 4th: 10:30 am - noon; Taught by Lord Colin MacKenzie
How to Teach Beginners to Throw [Thrown Weapons Tent]: This class is for thrown weapons marshals and MITs. This course will show how to teach thrown weapons to someone who wants to learn how to throw. It will cover both an informal class and a formal class technique. This is a recommended class for MITs, but not required.; Sunday, Aug 3rd: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm; Taught by Thrown Weapons Staff
How to Teach Youth to Throw [Thrown Weapons Tent]: This class is for thrown weapons marshals and MITs. This course will show how to teach thrown weapons to youth. This is a recommended class for MITs, but not required.; Sunday, Aug 3rd: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm; Taught by Lord Pandaulf
Known World Thrown Weapons Marshals Meetings [Thrown Weapons Range]: This is a meeting of all thrown weapons marshals who are at Pennsic. The Opening Meeting will go over the rules of the range, schedule of events and any other topics deemed necessary. The Closing Meeting includes a brain-storming session of possible improvements for next year's Pennsic. All Marshals Please Stay for Clean-Up.; Opening Meeting: Saturday, Aug 2nd: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm; Closing Meeting: Friday, Aug 8th: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm; Moderated by Lord Leon the Navigator, Pennsic 37 TWMIC; Baron Master James Cunningham, Middle Kingdom General of Thrown Weapons
Thrown Weapons Marshal-in-Training Class [Thrown Weapons Range]: This class is for anyone who wishes to become a Thrown Weapons Marshal. Class is held in three parts, with a practical session. Participants MUST attend all three parts and have at least 3 hours of range time to complete the course. Minimum requirements for participants are membership in the SCA and a minimum age of 18. There are suggested classes also offered later in the week. At the time of the printing of this book, the East and Middle are holding classes. There may be other kingdoms holding classes, check at the range for a complete list.; Part 1: Sunday, Aug 3rd: 9:00 am - 10:30 am; Part 2: Monday, Aug 4th: 9:00 am -11:00 am; Part 3: Friday, Aug 8th: 9:00 am - noon; Taught by: Lord Leon the Navigator Pennsic 37 TWMIC; Baron Master James Cunningham, Middle Kingdom General of Thrown Weapons
Youth Beginning Thrown Weapons [Thrown Weapons Training Range]: The class is open to 5 to 12 year olds. Class is limited to 10 with a second class offered later if there is enough interest. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child. If they have a hatchet, they should bring it. Loaner gear will be available. The class will be limited to hatchets only. The children will be taught: safety, technique, and range etiquette.; Monday, Aug 4th: 10:30 am - noon; Taught by THL Dominique
Beginning Spear [Thrown Weapons Training Range]: The basics for throwing spears and javelins. Loaner spears will be available.; Monday, Aug 4th 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm; Thursday, Aug 7th 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm; Taught by Dominic Seamor

Competitions

East Kingdom & Middle Kingdom Thrown Weapons Champions Competition: This is the 10th Annual (non-war point) Contest between the best throwers in the East & Allies and the Middle & Allies. The competition is limited to 12 Champions per Kingdom (24 total). Come out and cheer your side on!; Hosted by the East, run by Lord Leon the Navigator Pennsic 37 TWMIC; Wednesday, Aug 6th: 1:30 pm
Estrogen & Axes VI: Ladies of the Known World, this is a thrown weapons competition just for you, no men allowed. This is an axes only event.; Run by Lady Hannah Brewere of Æthelmearc; Tuesday, Aug 5th; Registration at 9:30 am, Competition starts: 10:00 am
Heckler’s Tourney: This is a Thrown Weapons competition where hecklers try to distract the thrower by making them laugh. Use some judgement so families can bring their children. Come weasel your way into infamy, and help lower the “Pennsic Pomposity Meter”.; Hosted by the East, run by Lord Colin MacKenzie; Thursday, Aug 7th; 4:00 pm
Interkingdom Thrown Weapons Championship: This is the 10th Annual Contest for contestants to be required to throw knife, axe and spear at a variety of targets. This competition is open to everyone from every kingdom. Come on out and try for bragging rights to call yourself the Interkingdom Thrown Weapons Champion for the year.; Hosted by the Middle, run by Baron Gareth Thorne and TH Lady Elayne Thorne; Monday, Aug 5th: 2:00 pm
Two Handed Weapon Tourney: A "bring your own weapon" tourney -- but it must be 2-handed.; Run by Magnus of the East; Thursday Aug 7th; 2:30 pm - 4:00pm
Youth Thrown Weapons Competition: Limited to Youth ages 5-15, 30 total, Parent/Guardian must be there.; Hosted by the Middle, run by Master Arinwald Rotstein; Thursday, Aug 7th: 9:30 am -12:30 pm (or when done)

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