The Shire of
Seawinds is proud to host:
Laurel's Prize Tournament
Cancelled until further notice due to Hurricane Ike. Check back for possible rescheduling
September 13, 2008
Fees - Schedule -
Accommodations - Directions -
Autocrats
Have you ever wanted to get ideas on how to better your entries for Arts and Sciences competition? Have you ever wondered how to better your documentation? Ever wanted to meet a Laurel? Come join the Shire of Seawinds as we host Laurel’s Prize Tournament at beautiful Choke Canyon State Park, Calliham Unit, in Three Rivers, Texas.
Three Rivers is halfway between Corpus Christi and
San Antonio, TX (75 miles from each).
What is Laurel’s Prize Tournament?
The Laurels of Ansteorra believe that artisans who don’t compete should have a venue for display of their works and for constructive criticism. Laurel’s Prize Tournament is a body of work display of all of the various types of arts that a person has researched and attempted, or a display of a single art showing improvements and variations over time.
Visit www.moas.ansteorra.org for more information on what you can expect at Laurel’s Prize.
Static Arts Displays: Beginner, Advanced, Documented,
Non-Documented, In Progress
Bardic & Performing Arts Workshops/Critiques
Scroll Painting
Fighting: There is a spot in front of the gymnasium for anyone interested in fighting (chivalric & rapier).
Entrance Fees:
Park Fee: There is a $3.00/person (13 & over) park fee per day, payable to the park. However entrance fees are waived to holders of a State Park Pass and accompanying passengers when riding in the permitted vehicle.
Site Fee: Site fees are $9.00 (18 and over), $5.00 (13 -17), Children 12 and under are free. Family max for site is $32 (limited to parents and their minor children)
Make checks payable to SCA Inc./Shire of Seawinds. A $3 non-member surcharge applies to anyone without proof of membership.
Site opens at 9 am and closes at 9 pm
A continental breakfast and light sideboard lunch
are included with the site fee.
Artisan Information:
So that we can prepare a space for you and secure a Laurel knowledgeable in your area,
please register by September 1stwith HL John Lightfoot.
Please include your SCA name, mundane name, contact information
(phone number and email address), type of display or art, how much table space you will need, or if you need floor space or access to electricity.
Tables will not have tablecloths; it is up to each artisan to provide their own table coverings/decorations.
Outdoor space is available for artisans whose craft warrants it.
Please indicate if you prefer to be outside.
There is a stage for performing art. The curtain can be closed if necessary.
Or there is a covered patio available as well.
**PLEASE TAKE NOTE**
Please be aware that the lighting in the hall is not the best. If lighting is critical to your display please feel free to bring your own lights and extension cords. Electrical outlets are located only at the front of the hall near the stage area. We will do our best to position those that need electricity in this area.
Visit www.moas.ansteorra.org for more information on what you can expect at Laurel’s Prize.
PRIZES!!! PRIZES!!!! PRIZES!!!
Prizes from the Laurels: Although this will not be a competition format, typically the Laurel's on site award prizes to those artisans who impress them the most. Look for more information in the future.
Tentative Schedule:
9:00 am Site Opens, breakfast available
10:00 am Static art critiques begin
Bardic and performance critiques/workshops begin
Armor inspection/fighting begins
12:00 noon Lunch break
Artisan visiting
1:30 pm Static art critiques continue
Bardic and performance critiques/workshops continue
Fighting continues
5:30 pm Artisan display take-down
6:00 pm Court
Dinner follows Court at Nolan Ryan's Waterfront Restaurant (Located at Bass Inn)
Dinner Reservations can be made at Gate
Accommodations:
This is a non-camping event. Those wishing to camp at the park must make their own reservation arrangements. For camping reservations, please call (512)-389-8900
Hotels:
BASS INN (Closest--7 miles from park on Hwy 72) (361)-786-3521
The Waterfront Restaurant is also located here
Although this is the closest and cheapest hotel it is fairly old and is frequented by hunters and fishermen.
In Three Rivers:
12 miles from site
BEST WESTERN INN 900 Harborth Ave 1-361-786-2000
THREE RIVERS EXECUTIVE INN US Hwy 281S 1-361-786-3563
REGENCY INN 1105 N Harborth Ave 1-361-786-3541
Ammenities in Three Rivers:
Super S Grocery Store
Dairy Queen
Pizza Hut
Staghorn Restaurant
Brush Country BBQ
Golden Chick Restaurant
Visit www.threeriverstx.org for more information and maps
Directions:
Directions: Choke Canyon State Park is located 12 miles West of Three Rivers on State Highway 72 West. Please note it is about 75 miles North of Corpus Christi. Make best way to HWY 37. Exit at State Hwy 72 and go West to Three Rivers. Stay on Hwy 72 West--you will make a left at the first light, then a right at the second light after you turn. It is then 12 miles to the CALLIHAM UNIT of Choke Canyon State Park. (You will pass the South Shore Unit first--keep going) Take a right at Park Rd 8 and follow it to the Park Gate. Once in the park, follow the SCA signs to the large stone gymnasium. Troll will be set up in the first foyer of the gym.
Autocrats:
HL John Lightfoot (John Simpkins) - lightfootcim@aol.com
- (361) 779-0530
HL Caitriona inghean Mhic Lochlainn (Patty Randolf) - prand@swbell.net
- (361) 992-1826
Lady Joanna the Spinner (Joanne Murphy) - davenjo@davlin.net
- (361) 387-2816
Site Rules:
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. They may also attend with a 21 year or older adult with a signed and notarized Minor Event Waiver AND
Medical Authorization for Minors from the parents.
Alcohol is permitted INSIDE the gymnasium ONLY.
Period containers please.
No pets except service animals.