[Nordskogen] Archery Moot, Picnic and Thrown weapons, Sunday April 27th @ noon

[Adam Burnham]

Greetings everyone, a reminder that the Archery moot and Picnic will be this Sunday, April 27th starting at noon in Bloomington, MN.  This should be a great day to come out to the range and welcome in the summer shooting season at the outdoor range.  Details on the moot and answers to potential questions are included below, but if i missed any key details that you need send me a note.

What: Archery Moot and Picnic 

When:  Sunday April 27th Starting at Noon (a little earlier then normal practice time)

Where: Marsh lake archery range in Bloomington. 
Take 494 to France Ave and go south to approximately 94th.  Range is on
the east side of the road (Left), across the road from the activity
fields.

Site Fee:  What site fee, we don't have a site fee.  This is a free archery range so there is no cost to attend.

Activities:  Archery Challenge to select the new Baronial Archery Champion.
                   Thrown Weapons
                   Picnic

A Picnic you say:  we will be providing grills for you to use, bring your own meat and any item you may wish to share.

Facilities:  There is no shade or running water on site, we will bring some shade
and the water, but feel free to bring your own as well.

I don't have
the gear to participate:  Never fear, the barony has a good supply of
loaner equipment and anyone can stop on by to cheer on those competing
for the title and to enjoy the picnic.  Plus, this is a great
opportunity to come out and see the different types of equipment that
people use and to try it out before you ever have to buy any gear.  I'll have the basic repair kit on hand and can help
you get any existing equipment fixed up if necessary.

I don't want
to compete for the championships, can i still shoot?:  Absolutely, the
champion will be determined from the highest scores (with shoot-off) of those declaring
that they want to be considered for the championship, anyone else can
participate and shoot at the same targets.  this means that if you know
of anyone from outside the barony that also wants to come and play,
feel free to send this info along to them (Rockhaven, Silfren Mere,
Rivenwood Tower, etc...) 

What is the tournament format / Schedule:  The targets for selecting the champion will be up starting at noon, Archers competing for the title will get a single warm up round on each target if they like, declaring at the start if it is for score or for practice.  This schedule will allow for archers to arrive later if needed, and they can warm up on other targets as well before shooting for score.  Since there is a head to head portion of the tournament, we do need the archers to complete their scored rounds by 2:30, at which point the head to head portion between the top 2 scoring archers will be run.  We will keep the targets up for as long as people want to shoot after that.

What types of targets are available:  We will have a number of different novelty targets, some of which are brought back from previous baronial champion shoots (poker shoot, 6 spot target), and others which are new (mini clout shoot, Darts, castle carnival shoot).  Not all of the targets will be used for determining the champion, some are designed for fun with groups of archers.  We will also have standard targets available so don't be afraid to come out and try your hand at archery, even if you are just getting started.

Did i see that right, Thrown Weapons?:  Yes!  Countess Guenievre du Dragon Vert will be in town this weekend and has offered to marshal thrown weapons.  So this is a great time to bring out your equipment and have it inspected at the start of summer and make sure its ready for events.  We have targets for knife throwing, and are working on securing targets for axe and spear.  So you may only be able to throw knives if we don't get the other targets, but bring your equipment and get it all inspected.  Loaner gear may be on hand, we are checking into this as well.

If  there are any other questions please feel free to let me know and i hope to see you at the moot on April 27th.

Viði Hovdestad


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