Greetings everyone from your Kingdom Seneschal,
The time has come for me to start the search for my successor. The office turn-over is not until May 2023 but having a successor in place soon gives that person a chance to learn the job and work with me for some months rather than just being dropped into the position.

Applications should include a letter of interest and your SCA and Mundane resume with relevant experience. Please send all applications by email: ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com. I will be acceptingapplications until 31 August 2022.

Full details of the Kingdom Seneschal Role are out lined in Corpora, Kingdom Law, The Seneschal’s Handbook, and the Policies and Procedures of Ealdormere.

​Job Description according to Kingdom Law: 
ARTICLE VII - Duties of the Officers of State 
VII-100  The Kingdom Seneschal is the chief administrative officer of the Kingdom and shall act as a signing officer in all contractual matters involving the Kingdom.
VII-101  The Seneschal shall supervise the process of formation and advancement of local branches according to the Laws and operating policies. 
VII-102  The Seneschal will ensure that meetings of the Privy Council are conducted in an orderly fashion and that agendas and minutes of the meetings are issued promptly. 
VII-103  The Seneschal shall be responsible for reviewing the content of all proposed laws and law changes to ensure that they do not contradict existing Law or Corpora. The Seneschal shall maintain a current listing of Kingdom Laws. The Seneschal, in concert with the Chronicler, shall ensure that the Laws are published every 20 years. The Kingdom Seneschal shall ensure that changes to Kingdom Law will be made available to the subjects of Ealdormere on the Kingdom Website.
VII-104  The Seneschal shall be responsible for soliciting bids for Kingdom events as defined in Article IV and for the maintenance of the Kingdom Calendar of Events. 
VII-105 Contracts involving the Kingdom may be entered into only by the Seneschal with the approval of the Crown, in consultation with the Privy Council. Such contracts must be signed by the Seneschal, following the procedures outlined in the Kingdom Operating Policies, Section One - Financial.
VII-106 The Seneschal shall appoint deputies as necessary to fulfill requirements of the office. Deputies to the Seneschal may include but shall not be limited to:
Council Secretary - responsible for minutes of council meetings 
Chatelaine - responsible for providing assistance to and education of new and prospective members of the SCA, 
Calendar Secretary - responsible for maintaining the Kingdom calendar of events, 
Deputy of Youth and Youth Programs- responsible for organization of children’s activities within Ealdormere. 
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I would be happy to chat with you about the good and the challenges of the position.

In service,
Xristina

Greetings to all fighters and fencers planning to journey to Pennsic War:
If you are planning to participate in armoured combat and/or rapier combat at Pennsic, please ensure your authorization card has a valid date stamp.  If your authorization card has expired, come to Rozakii Camp, block E23 on Abandon Hope Road.  Ask for Mistress Kersteken.  Mistress Kersteken will update your authorization card so you can play.

  Greetings everyone,
Here are our current Covid protocols. They will be reviewed again and altered as required by the end of September. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com which is the best way to get a hold of me. Please remember that I will not answer on Facebook as I can’t guarantee that the algorithm will let me see your questions.
In service,
Xristina
Ealdormere Seneschal

As of 4 July 2022 (and to be reviewed by the end of September 2022):
1. Policies for all Events
a. If you are feeling unwell/are experiencing any symptoms of being ill and/or you have been asked to quarantine, do not attend any events (meetings, practices, gatherings, weekend events, etc).
b. Prior to entering any event (meetings, practices, gatherings, etc), you will be required to answer the questions below. If you answer ‘yes’ to any of them, you will not be allowed into the event. Please do not travel unnecessarily and ask yourself these questions before you leave your home.
  i. Are you feeling unwell, have any cold-like, flu-like or GI symptoms not
attributed to another cause (ex. Allergies)?
  ii. Do you live with someone who is covid positive or is experiencing any covid-related symptoms?
   iii. Have you or someone you live with been asked to quarantine?
c. CovidSafe policy (with the variance granted to Ealdormere) will continue for all events in Ealdormere
d. This means that proof of vaccination (and ID) will continue to be required.
e. Due to our granted variance, a negative covid test is not allowed as an exemption to a vaccination
f. The roster declaration regarding PoV must be signed by every person attending any official event in Ealdormere. This includes all meetings, martial practices, A&S gatherings, etc.
i. These declarations (found on the website in the library under Seneschal
documents) must be sent to the Kingdom Waiver secretary.

2. Policies for Indoor Events or spaces that are considered indoors
a. Masking indoors will continue to be required.
b. Singing is allowed but you must remain masked.
c. Musical instruments that require a person to be unmasked to play are currently not allowed.
d. Martial activities will now have a modified transition zone around the martial field.
  i. Two sides (opposing) of the fighting/list area will be for the
combatants.  Combatants will be allowed to rest and converse with others. Combatants may be unmasked to eat and drink in this area. Groups of
combatants who are sitting to eat/drink while in this zone will be limited to a maximum of 10 people.  This area will be limited to combatants only.
  ii. The other two opposing sides are for spectators that will remain
masked throughout and will maintain a minimum of 3 metres from the list
ropes. 
e. Individual presence space can count as a space to eat/drink if they are 3m from another presence/table.
f. A person must be seated at a table/presence to eat or drink.
g. The Royalty room can count as a space to eat/drink; though the number of persons in the room must be limited while eating/drinking.
h. Tables for sitting
  i. must be 3m apart from other tables
  ii. do not need to be in a designated eating only area any longer.
  iii. have a maximum number of seats assigned (to a max of 10)
  iv. can be used to eat/drink while seated at the table
  v. masks must be worn when leaving the table
  vi. it is expected that if a person is seated at a table and is not
eating/drinking, then they should be wearing a mask.

3. Policies for Outdoor Events
a. Masks are not required when outdoors. Individuals are allowed to mask if they prefer.
b. There are no restrictions on martial activities.
c. Singing and instrument playing are allowed.
d. Large tents/sunshades that have a minimum of three sides open do not count as indoors.
e. Any large tents/sunshades that have two or more walls up, count as indoors and masks must be worn when inside.
4. Policies for Camping Events
a. Masks are not required when outdoors. Individuals are allowed to mask if they prefer.
b. If the camping event has both outdoor and indoor spaces; then masks must be worn
when indoors.
  i. Personal tents do not count as indoor space.
  ii. Personal tents do count as indoor space if they are being used to teach a
class/used in official capacity as an event activity.
  iii. Tents that have one or no walls do not count as indoor space.
  iv. Tents that have two or more walls count as indoor space and masks
must be worn.
  v. Cabins used as public space (official socializing, teaching, etc) for an event is considered as indoors and masks must be worn.
  vi. Indoor sleeping areas (ex: dorms/rooms as part of a larger indoor
building/cabin) that are set up for families are not considered public space.

1. Masks do not need to be worn when inside their own sleeping area.
2. Masks must be worn when leaving the sleeping room, including when
heading to the washroom.
c. There are no restrictions on martial activities.
d. Singing and instrument playing are allowed.
e. Camping events without amenities are required to ensure that there are extra handwash stations when ordering port-a-potties.

5. Policies regarding Feasts/Lunches
a. Feasts are allowed. All seneschals and/or event steward must check with each site to familiarize themselves with all regulations/rules regarding food preparation at their venue. Due to a variety of covid related changes, there may be different rules now.
  i. Feasts are limited to 50 people maximum. This includes head table and all servers. Kitchen staff are not included in this number.
  ii. Feast tables should be 3m from each other.
  iii. Maximum of 8-10 people at each table.
  iv. Only those attending or serving/preparing the feast will be allowed in
the feast room.
b. Food trucks are allowed.
c. Lunch counters are allowed. All seneschals and/or event steward must check with the site to ensure and familiarize themselves with all regulations/rules regarding food preparation. Due to a variety of covid related changes, there may be different rules now.
d. There are no restrictions on individual camping groups regarding food.

UPDATED TIME!  Come and be a part of this unique Ealdormerean tradition!  All are equal at the moot, where Their Majesties hear the words of the people!
The Moot will take place 3:30 pm on the Saturday at Trillium War.  Please feel welcome to come and share your thoughts on the topics discussed.
If you have a topic you would like to be discussed, please contact the Lawspeaker at Ealdormere.lawspeaker@gmail.com.

Greetings everyone,
Here is the next monthly review and adaptations of our covid policies. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com which is the best way to get a hold of me. Please remember that I will not answer on Facebook as I can’t guarantee that the algorithm will let me see your questions.
In service,
Xristina
Ealdormere Seneschal
 
As of 29 May 2022 (and to be reviewed by the end of June 2022):
1.      Policies for all Events
a.      If you are feeling unwell/are experiencing any symptoms of being ill and/or you have been asked to quarantine, do not attend any events (meetings, practices, gatherings, weekend events, etc).
b.      CovidSafe policy (with the variance granted to Ealdormere) will continue for all events in Ealdormere
c.      This means that proof of vaccination (and ID) will continue to be required.
d.      Due to our granted variance, a negative covid test is not allowed as an exemption to a vaccination
e.      The roster declaration regarding PoV must be signed by every person attending any official event in Ealdormere. This includes all meetings, martial practices, A&S gatherings, etc.
                    i.     These declarations (found on the website in the library under Seneschal documents) must be sent to the Kingdom Waiver secretary.
 
2.      Policies for Indoor Events or spaces that are considered indoors
a.      Masking indoors will continue to be required. This will be reviewed again by the end of June 2022.
b.      Singing is allowed but you must remain masked. This will be reviewed by the end of June 2022.
c.      Musical instruments that require a person to be unmasked to play are currently not allowed. This will be reviewed by the end of June 2022.
d.      Martial activities will now have a modified transition zone around the martial field. This will be reviewed by the end of June 2022.
                         i.     Two sides (opposing) of the fighting/list area will be for the combatants.  Combatants will be allowed to rest and converse with others. Combatants may be unmasked to eat and drink in this area. Groups of combatants who are sitting to eat/drink while in this zone will be limited to a maximum of 10 people.  This area will be limited to combatants only.
                       ii.     The other two opposing sides are for spectators that              will remain masked throughout and will maintain a minimum of 3                   metres from the list ropes. 
e.      Individual presence space can count as a space to eat/drink if they are 3m from another presence/table.
f.       A person must be seated at a table/presence to eat or drink.
g.      The Royalty room can count as a space to eat/drink; though the number of persons in the room must be limited while eating/drinking.
h.      Tables for sitting
                            i.     must be 3m apart from other tables
                         ii.   do not need to be in a designated eating only area any                                    longer.
                          iii.     have a maximum number of seats assigned (to a max                                   of 10)
                           iv.     can be used to eat/drink while seated at the table
                            v.     masks must be worn when leaving the table
                         vi.     it is expected that if a person is seated at a table and is not eating/drinking, then they should be wearing a mask.
 
3.      Policies for Outdoor Events
a.      Masks are not required when outdoors. Individuals are allowed to mask if they prefer.
b.      There are no restrictions on martial activities.
c.      Singing and instrument playing are allowed.
d.      Large tents/sunshades that have a minimum of three sides open do not count as indoors.
e.      Any large tents/sunshades that have two or more walls up, count as indoors and masks must be worn when inside.
 
4.      Policies for Camping Events
a.      Masks are not required when outdoors. Individuals are allowed to mask if they prefer.
b.      If the camping event has both outdoor and indoor spaces; then masks must be worn when indoors.
                         i.     Personal tents do not count as indoor space.
                      ii.  Personal tents do count as indoor space if they are being                     used to teach a class/used in official capacity as an event                              activity.
                   iii.     Tents that have one or no walls do not count as indoor                        space.
               iv.     Tents that have two or more walls count as indoor space and                     masks must be worn.
                v.     Cabins used as public space (official socializing, teaching,                       etc) for an event is considered indoors and masks must be worn.
             vi.     Indoor sleeping areas (ex: dorms/rooms as part of a larger                  indoor building/cabin) that are set up for families are not                                considered public space.
1.      Masks do not need to be worn when inside their own sleeping area.
2.      Masks must be worn when leaving the sleeping room, including when heading to the washroom.
c.      There are no restrictions on martial activities.
d.      Singing and instrument playing are allowed.
e.      Camping events without amenities are required to ensure that there are extra handwash stations when ordering port-a-potties.
 
5.      Policies regarding Feasts/Lunches
 
a.      Feasts are allowed. All seneschals and/or event steward must check with each site to familiarize themselves with all regulations/rules regarding food preparation at their venue. Due to a variety of covid related changes, there may be different rules now.
             i.     Feasts are limited to 50 people maximum. This includes head                   table and all servers. Kitchen staff are not included in this number.
               ii.     Feast tables should be 3m from each other.
               iii.     Maximum of 8-10 people at each table.
           iv.     Only those attending or serving/preparing the feast will be                       allowed in the feast room.
b.      Food trucks are allowed.
c.      Lunch counters are allowed. All seneschals and/or event steward must check with the site to ensure and familiarize themselves with all regulations/rules regarding food preparation. Due to a variety of covid related changes, there may be different rules now.
d.      There are no restrictions on individual camping groups regarding food.

Their Majesties are happy to announce Princess Kaylah and her consort Prince Trumbrand as the winners of Crown Tourney!  Wassail their Highnesses!  Wassail their Majesties!  Wassail Ealdormere!

Greetings Ealdormere,
Many of you have been biting your nails waiting for the announcement of possible Heirs. The following Gentles have put their names forward and have met the requirements to fight for their inspirations:

Duke Trumbrand for Duchess Kaylah 
Duchess Kaylah for Duke Trumbrand 
Count Baldric for Countess Breyla
Master Kolbjorn for Mistress Wencenedl
THL Gwendolyn of Aldburg for Master James
THL Laurenz Tonnmacher for Lady Ilsebet Jeghersche
THL James Edgarson for THL Emelote of Calais
​  
We look forward to seeing you all this weekend.
Roak Khan    Hyrrokin Khan Begam
​

Their Majesties would remind all good gentles of the Kingdom that the deadline for Letters of Intent to fight for your inspiration in Their Crown Tourney is May 18.  Further information about the tourney can be found in the Tidings (May Tidings).
For information on attending the event, please see Petrea Thule's event page here.

 Greetings everyone,
I will be continuing a monthly review of our covid policies. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com 
In service,
Xristina
Ealdormere Seneschal
 
As of 29 Apr 2022 (and to be reviewed by the end of May 2022):
1.      Policies for all Events
         a.      If you are feeling unwell/are experiencing any symptoms of being ill and/or you have been asked to quarantine, do not attend any events (meetings, practices, gatherings, weekend events, etc).
           b.      CovidSafe policy (with the variance granted to Ealdormere) will continue for all events in Ealdormere
         c.      This means that proof of vaccination (and ID) will continue to be required.
         d.      Due to our granted variance, a negative covid test is not allowed as an exemption to a vaccination
       e.      The roster declaration regarding PoV must be signed by every person attending any official event in Ealdormere. This includes all meetings, martial practices, A&S gatherings, etc.
              i.     These declarations (found on the website in the library under Seneschal documents) must be sent to the Kingdom Waiver secretary.
 
2.      Policies for Indoor Events or spaces that are considered indoors
       a.      Masking indoors will continue to be required. This will be reviewed again by the end of May 2022.
         b.      Singing is allowed but you must remain masked. This will be reviewed by the end of May 2022.
          c.      Musical instruments that require a person to be unmasked to play are currently not allowed. This will be reviewed by the end of May 2022.
          d.      The 3m transition zone around a martial field will continue. Will be reviewed again by the end of May 2022
         e.      Indoor melees can have a maximum of 6 person teams. Will be reviewed again by the end of May 2022.
           f.       Food can not be cooked on site (ex. No feasts).
         g.      Food can be sold on site if prepared prior to the event and is prepackaged to individual portions or purchased for resale.
           h.      Food trucks are allowed.
           i.       A person must be seated at a table/presence in order to eat or drink.
          j.       Individual presence space can count as a space to eat/drink if they are 3m from another presence/table.
          k.      The Royalty room can count as a space to eat/drink; though the number of persons in the room must be limited while eating/drinking.
           l.       Tables for sitting
                            i.     must be 3m apart from other tables
                          ii.     do not need to be in a designated eating only area                                         any longer.
                          iii.     have a maximum number of seats assigned (to a max                                      of 10)
                           iv.     can be used to eat/drink while seated at the table
                            v.     masks must be worn when leaving the table
                          vi.     it is expected that if a person is seated at a table                                     and is not eating/drinking, then they should be wearing                                 a mask.
 
3.      Policies for Outdoor Events
        a.      Masks are not required when outdoors. Individuals are allowed to mask if they prefer.
         b.      There are no restrictions on martial activities.
         c.      Singing and instrument playing are allowed.
         d.      Food trucks are allowed.
         e.      The event staff may not cook food on site as a part of the event activities/No feasts. This will be reviewed again by the end of May 2022.
         f.       Large tents/sunshades that have a minimum of three sides open do not count as indoors.
         g.      Any large tents/sunshades that have two or more walls up, count as indoors and masks must be worn when inside.
 
4.      Policies for Camping Events
          a.      Masks are not required when outdoors. Individuals are allowed to mask if they prefer.
           b.      If the camping event has both outdoor and indoor spaces; then masks must be worn when indoors.
                          i.     Personal tents do not count as indoor space.
                       ii.     Personal tents do count as indoor space if they are                            being used to teach a class/used in official capacity as an                               event activity.
                       iii.     Tents that have one or no walls do not count as indoor                                   space.
                  iv.     Tents that have two or more walls count as indoor space                          and masks must be worn.
                 v.     Cabins used as public space (official socializing, teaching,                       etc) for an event is considered as indoors and masks must be                                worn.
                  vi.     Indoor sleeping areas (ex: dorms/rooms as part of a larger                        indoor building/cabin) that are set up for families are not                              considered public space.
                             1.      Masks do not need to be worn when inside their                                              own sleeping area.
                           2.      Masks must be worn when leaving the sleeping                                              room, including when heading to the washroom.
         c.      There are no restrictions on martial activities.
         d.      Singing and instrument playing are allowed.
          e.      The event staff may not cook food on site as a part of the event activities/no feasts.
          f.       Individual(s)/camps can cook for themselves.
          g.      Food trucks are allowed.
         h.      Food can be cooked ahead of time and prepackaged to individual portions to be sold at the event.
         i.       Camping events without amenities are required to ensure that there are extra handwash stations when ordering port-a-potties.

From The Tidings, May AS LVII:
 We continue to encourage all good gentles to add their names to fight for the person that inspires you on the field. The deadline for letters of intent is May 18th at midnight.
Our tournament we hope will challenge the participants through both skill and endurance. We will be holding a randomly drawn double elimination tournament. Each fight shall be decided best 2 out of 3 passes. Until we have 2 winners on the undefeated side and 2 with just one loss. The semifinals shall have one undefeated and one person with one loss randomly matched. There will be best 2 out of 3 matches fought. The first two shall be 2 different matched weapons forms and the third, if needed, shall be fighter’s choice. Each of these matches will be fought best 2 out of 3 as well. First choice of weapons form will go to the undefeated fighter. Should the fighter with one loss be victorious they shall do another 2 out of 3 matches as above with the other fighter now getting first choice of weapons forms. The finals will be best 3 of 5 matches each fought best 2 out of 3. All previous losses will be ignored. The first 4 fights shall be different matched weapons forms with the fifth being fighters choice should it prove to be needed. First choice of weapons will go to the higher ranked fighter and will alternate from there.
For more information on attending Crown Tourney, look here: https://www.ealdormere.ca/petrea-thule-events.html

Greetings everyone from your Kingdom Seneschal,
Ealdormere has had a cautious approach to reopening in this new Covid world and so far, it has served us very well. I recognize that restrictions have been frustrating, and we all want to be done with them. We will however be continuing with the cautious approach to re-opening our Kingdom.
As of 21 Mar 2022 the following covid protocols will be in place:
For all events:
-        Proof of vaccination will be required.
-        Infectious disease signage is still required
-        Passive screening signs are required
For outdoor events: No further restrictions in place.
Specific to camping events: I strongly encourage having extra handwash stations at the event when you are ordering portajohns.
For indoor events:
-        Masking requirements will remain in place. This will be reviewed monthly.
-        Restrictions to indoor martial activities will remain in place; will be reviewed no later than 30 April 2022
-        Food restrictions will remain in place; will be reviewed no later than 30 April 2022.
A quick reminder that though pre-registration is no longer required, if a group wishes to do so they are allowed.
As always, if you have questions or require clarification, please contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com
In service,
Xristina
Ealdormere Seneschal

Greetings everyone,
We are beginning to have in-person events once again! This is a good thing and I know that many of you are looking forward to being together again. Some of you will be jumping right back in and others may be more cautious. Neither is wrong. Please allow each person to determine their own comfort levels when returning to full capacity in-person gatherings.
An important reminder to any events that may be hosting people from out of Kingdom; Ealdormere will be keeping the BoD COVIDSafe policy in place which means that proof of vaccination will be required to attend any official event in Ealdormere; this includes all meetings, practices and weekend events.
For those from out of Kingdom, please note and remember that Ealdormere has a granted variance for the COVIDSafe policy and negative PCR tests do not count for admission. You are required to provide proof of full vaccination (along with a government issued ID) in order to attend events in Ealdormere.
In our province fully vaccinated (from Ontario Legislation: Reopening Ontario) is defined  as:

(5) For the purpose of this section, a person is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if,
(a)  they have received,
(i)  the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or any combination of such vaccines,
(ii)  one or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada, followed by one dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or
(iii)  three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada; and
(b)  they received their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before providing the proof of being fully vaccinated.
​
If you have any questions, please contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com
In service,
Xristina
Ealdormere Seneschal

​Greetings everyone,

There are a few changes happening to our Covid policy. This should surprise no one by now.
As of 8 Mar 2022:

• The requirement for Contact tracing has been removed.
• Proof of vaccination is still required. At every official SCA event, the first thing you’ll do is show your PoV (and appropriate ID) and then proceed onto the event. At gate (or wherever you sign waivers when not at a large Saturday event), you will sign a waiver stating that you’ve shown this proof. It is a roster waiver similar to the gate waivers we are used to having. You can find form on the Kingdom website (Library; under seneschal documents).
• Food and drink can be consumed indoors. There must be a designated area for eating/drinking; tables (4-6 people max) must be separated by 2m; the eating area must not be adjacent to the bar.
• Masks are still a requirement when indoors. Masks are a requirement when outdoors and 2m social distancing can not be maintained.

I am reviewing the requirements for screening. Please continue screening at this time.
Please contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com  if you need clarifications or have questions.

In service,
Xristina

From Their Royal Majesties:
​Greetings Ealdormere,
As things begin to warm we find ourselves cautiously optimistic for the coming spring and seeing all of our friends again in person. To that end we must plan to meet with our orders in the coming months.
Lady Mary – Pelican/Wain
Fruits of our Labours – Laurel/Crucible
Murder Melee – Knights/Hammer
Trillium War – Barons/ MODs

Greetings Ealdormere from your Kingdom Seneschal,
I know that most of you have seen the news in Ontario about the changes to some of the covid regulations. As I am writing this, official legislation has not been officially updated and it appears that we’ve moved into the exit phase of the roadmap to reopening. There may be further changes (isn’t there always)?
In addition to the published Ealdormere Covid Safety plan, the following applies as of 1 March 2022:
1.      Capacity limits for events have been removed. Please follow all regulations as given by event sites.
2.      Proof of vaccination is required to attend all official events (defined as per corpora).
3. PoV declaration forms must be sent to ealdormere.covid@gmail.com within 14 days of your event.
4.      Contact tracing is required, as per BoD mandate.
5. Contact tracing forms must be sent to ealdormere.covid@gmail.com within 14 days of your event.
6.      Pre-registration is no longer required but is encouraged as it helps event stewards plan and it helps with compiling your contact tracing.
7.      Food and drink can not be consumed indoors (see the safety plan for details regarding martial activities. *This item is under review*
8.      Transition zones around martial activities will remain in place.
9.      Indoor melees are limited to 3 person teams.
If you have any questions or require further clarification, please contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com
In service,
Xristina

Greetings everyone from your Kingdom seneschal,
I’m sure you’re all following the provincial announcements regarding its upcoming changes to the current covid restrictions. The specific legislation that will guide us for the next few weeks was just released (early even) and there will be more changes coming in mid-March, so please bear with me.
One thing that I can say is that proof of vaccination will be required to attend all official events (as defined by Corpora) in Ealdormere, as per the BoD’s CovidSafe mandate. That is not changing.
There are a few changes to our Covid policies that need to be made now to make things less confusing for groups and to keep us in line with the current legislation:
As of 17 Feb 2022
1.      All indoor martial activities will be at 25% capacity of a rented venue.
2.      Dancing is allowed but events that include dancing will be 25% capacity of a rented venue.
3.      All activities at a personal residence will be subject to the social gathering limitations of the province.
4.      There will be no food or drink consumed indoors (exemption for martial combatants; please see the Ealdormere covid safety plan for details).
5.      Indoor melees are allowed but teams are restricted to a maximum of three.
6.      Masks are required for all indoor activities (with exemption for martial activities; please see the Ealdormere covid safety plan for details) and outdoors where 2m social distancing can not be maintained.
7.      Active screening is required to enter an event.
8.      Contact tracing is required, as per BoD mandate.  
9.      Proof of vaccination is required.
I know everyone is getting really tired of the rules and all the changing of the rules. Believe me, I know you are, and I get it. Thank you for being as patient as you have been.
As always if you require any clarifications, please contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com
In service,
Xristina

​Good morning everyone from your Kingdom Seneschal

 
We are not out of the woods yet and there are bits of legislation that I will be going over with the group seneschals but for now, as of 1 Feb 2022, the following are in effect:
-        Gatherings in private residences are allowed but limited to:
o   10 people indoors
o   25 people outdoors
-        Contact tracing and proof of vaccination are required for all official SCA events.
-        Contact tracing and proof of vaccination declaration forms must be sent to ealdormere.covid@gmail.com before your next local gathering or within 14 days, whichever is shorter.
-        Groups will receive a 30 day suspension of all official activities if the above documentation is not received in the time frame required.
-        Masks must be worn indoors at all times.
-        Masks must be worn outdoors when 2m social distancing is not maintained.
-        Martial practices and meetings may resume; be aware that there are capacity and other changes at venues. Check your venues requirements/restrictions before your next practice/meeting.
-        Food or drink may not be consumed indoors at events.
 
The Ealdormere safety plan has further changes, the above are just some of the highlights. Please review that document before your next gathering, meeting, practice, event.
https://www.ealdormere.ca/library.html#seneschals
If you have questions or require clarification, please contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com


 
In service,
Xristina

​Greetings Ealdormere from your Kingdom Seneschal,
Once again, things are changing in this pandemic driven world and, as before, it’s not for the better. In light of the new provincial restrictions announced today, Ealdormere will be temporarily shutting down most of our activities.
These new restrictions are in effect from 3 – 31 January 2022.
1.      All indoor events are temporarily cancelled.
2.      All martial activities are temporarily cancelled.
3.      Outdoor gatherings at private residences are permitted up to a maximum of 10 people. Social distancing must be maintained.
4.      Pre-reg, contact tracing, PoV must all be completed.
5.      Food/drink is allowed outdoors as long as there is a minimum of 2m between each person not of your own physical household.
6.      While masking outside is not required if 2m social distancing can be maintained, it is strongly encouraged that an individual wear their mask.

In service,

Xristina

(Melina Chestley)

Seneschal, Ealdormere

​Greetings everyone from your Kingdom Seneschal.
Happy new year! Like every new year, 2022 comes with changes. I wish I could say that after the last couple of years the changes were more positive, but the pandemic is not done with us yet.
I understand how frustrating all these changes are for everyone. Just as it seems like we are getting a grip on the new way things are done, it changes once again. I am thankful for every one of you for being so patient and doing your best. I do ask that you all be wary of complacency, especially with this new variant of covid. It really doesn’t seem to take much to pass it along. Be mindful of yourself and those around you.
In service,
Xristina
 
As of January 1st, 2022 the following changes are being made to the Ealdormere Covid safety plan/policies. I recognize that some of these points are not new, I’m just reiterating those ones and putting them in one place. Reminder: an event is defined as per corpora and applies to any official SCA activity.

1.   In-person events are continuing but this will be subject to change at any time and there may be more safety procedures required by either us or by the venues we are renting. Please double-check with your venue to see what changes need to be followed.
 
2.  Pre-registration, contact tracing and proof of vaccination are still required to attend any event.
 
3.    Contact tracing forms and proof of vaccination declaration forms must be sent to the Kingdom Seneschal before your next event or within 14 days (which is shorter).
 
4.  Masking is always required indoors and outdoors where/when social distancing is not maintained.
 
5.      All gatherings at private residences are restricted to a maximum of 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors, provided that social distancing can be maintained.
 
6.      There will be no singing at events and no use of instruments that a person needs to blow into.
 
7.      We are still subject to the attendance capacities of the venues we are renting. These limits have changed to 50% currently. They may change further. Anyone who is renting a space, I advise that you check in with the venue and get yourself and your group up to speed on any new requirements.
 
8.      NEW: There will be no food/drink at events. Each individual will be responsible for their own food and you must go outside/to your vehicle to eat/drink. There is a plan in place for martial combatants that is posted later in this list. This change was already on my radar but the new rules from the province have further required it.
 
9.      There is a new mandate from the BoD that states that a SCA membership card can be used for ID when showing proof of vaccination. This does not work in Ontario where legislation states that it must be government issued ID.
 
Specific to martial activities:
1.      There has been no change yet to the mask exemption when engaging in sport. An individual may choose to wear a mask under their helm or fencing mask when engaging in armoured combat or fencing but they are not required to.
 
2.      Hats off, mask on. Specifically, when engaging in martial activities indoors; as soon as your helm or fencing mask comes off, your mask must go on. Outdoors, your mask must be put on if you are less than 2m from anyone not of your physical household.
 
 
3.      NEW: there will be a transition zone set up between the active list field and the observer/social space that is preferred to be 3m in width but can be no less than 2m.
a.      This transition zone must be passable by marshals and it must be obviously marked.
b.      This is not a space to socialize or store armour, weapons or other items. Exception: a personal water bottle of the active combatant may be left for easy access post combat. It must be taken with the combatant as they leave the transition zone.
c.      The only people in this space will be masked marshals and combatants transitioning from the list field to the observer space.
d.      This is the space where combatants coming off the list field may pause before putting on their mask and hydrate. Each combatant must maintain 2m from other individuals.
e.      A combatant can not spend time in the transition zone, except to hydrate.
f.       It is recommended that each combatant bring a water bottle with a straw that can easily be used either under a mask or under a helm.

​Good morning,
As you are all probably aware, Covid numbers in the province are surging. The provincial government has not yet made any provincial changes to the covid protocols but a number of local health units are doing just that.
As of today, 16 Dec 2021, in the Kingdom of Ealdormere, all events (meetings, gatherings, practices) in private residences are restricted to 10 people maximum, as long as 2m of social distancing can be maintained between individuals.
This does not include rented venues, they still have their own requirements and we will abide by their attendance caps. Be prepared for change.
In service,
Xristina
Ealdormere Seneschal

Greetings Ealdormere 


I am happy to announce that I have found my successors for the offices of Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal and Kingdom Archery Marshal THL Iohn Spooner will be taking over thrown weapons and Lady Kitta Mjoksiglandi will be taking over archery. Transition of both offices is already underway and should be completed by Coronation.

 I would like to offer my thanks and congratulations to Iohn and Kitta and wish them and successful and problem free term of service.

YIS
Gunther 

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