Many events have Youth Activities that include learning and fun. But children can also find out that they can be part of the Society for Creative Anachronism as much as the adults can. Many times the younger members of our Kingdom can enter Arts and Science competitions to show off the crafts and skills they […]
The Society for Creative Anachronism encourages lifelong learning and creativity among its members, and this includes our young adults. Teens and young adults are encouraged to learn and explore and adventure along with and beside the older members. Many of the classes allow teens and young adults to attend and learn (and teach). Most class […]
Rattan combat has requirements for the safety of participants. There are armor requirements and weapons requirements. Armor and weapons are inspected before participants fight. The weapons for rattan combat uses rattan shafts to replace the swords, axes and spears from tournament fighting in the middle ages. The rattan breaks in such a way as to […]
A lot of people who see our Cut and Thrust combat often mistake it for fencing. There are requirements for armor and blades used in the practice. The armor is often garments made with the required layers of fabric needed to make the garment puncture resistant. It is also common for fighters to start with […]
Thrown weapons at events often have spears, axes and knives. Sometimes there is loaner gear available for people to try. If people want to buy their own there are online stores where the equipment can be purchased. Some local groups also have thrown weapons practice. Contact your local group and find out more. […]
The archery at SCA events has some limitations for fun and safety. To establish the medieval atmosphere compound bows are not allowed. Arrows are limited to wood. Aluminum and carbon fiber shafts are not allowed. It is common to see cross bows, long bows, horse bows and a variety of modern re-curve bows on the […]
Youth members under 16 years of age can participate in the youth combat activities. There are requirements of armor and padded weapons. Youth combat marshals are able to provide the information needed for people to participate and the best ways to proceed […]
There are a variety of equestrian activities that occur at SCA events. Beyond the ‘jousting’ at the very large events, there are equestrian games that are held. As any horse owner knows, there are costs associated with the equestrian activities. If you would like more information about participating with equestrian activities at SCA events, we […]
Developed over the 50 years of its existence The Society for Creative Anachronism’s Marshall activities are intended to closely produce the thrill of participating in archery, battles and equestrian scenarios while still keeping our members safe. The range of marshal activities include: Rattan Combat – Oldest of the SCA marshal activities, combatants used blunt weapons […]
For as long the Society for Creative Anachronism has been around, its members have been making and wearing attempts at the clothing worn by people from before 1600CE. We find that this adds to our experience and makes it much less like attending a thing and turns it into a feeling of belonging to a […]
