​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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Greetings unto Our beautiful Kingdom of Ealdormere,
​
Hare was a wonderfully busy day!
We were so happy to have been able to spend a fun filled day in Our Barony of Skraeling Althing this weekend. Well it was also a tad brisk, the rains subsided early and allowed all to enjoy the fresh air outside.
It having been a long time since the last gathering in the Barony, We held three separate courts to fit everything in. We were greatly pleased to recognize so many amazing persons throughout the day and send Their Excellencies Dafydd and Avelyn to their retirement with Our thanks for their service to the Barony and the Kingdom. We have the upmost faith in Their Excellencies Dubhessa and Joffr and know Our Eastern Barony is secure in their capable hands. And even though We split the business up as much as We could, afternoon court still ran a bit late!
We recognized the following persons in Our Courts:

• Morag Taylor – Crucible
• Avelyn of Wexcombe of Great Bedwyn – Court Barony
• Dafydd ap Alan – Court Barony
• Giana Gabriella Da Milano – Crucible
• Brandi of Petrea Thule – AoA
• Christoffe Baldricson – Scarlet Banner
• Nikolai Leeman – Scarlet Banner
• Petra of Septentria – Wain
• Dafydd ap Alan – Wain
• Mjoll Úlfsdóttir - Crucible
• Estienne de Nantes – Crucible
• Estienne de Nantes – Maiden’s Heart

We are greatly pleased to have welcomed Mistress Inge of Sten Mark to Our Order of the Laurel for her music that is an inspiration to so many, Master Giovanni d’Enzinas to the Order of the Laurel for his research in the art of fence and period fashions and Dame Helen of Greyfells to the Order of the Pelican whose service to the Kingdom is unwavering.
We are certain Dame Helen is correct in that she is quite possibly the longest vigilant in Ealdormere history, her boon being begged at Feast of the Hare in the before times over two years ago!
To Breyla and Baldric, it was a wonderful day and we are so very thankful to you and your event staff for such a beautiful event! You all truly went above and beyond and hosted a fabulous day on the river.
A special thank you to Their Excellencies Ramshaven once again for their gift of bacon, this time a heart healthy version!
King Rattanicus and Queen Isabel

Greetings everyone,

I have added a new document to the library on the website. This document is the proof of vaccination checked declaration. It must be filled out at every official SCA event in Ealdormere. This includes all meetings, martial practices, events and gatherings.

https://www.ealdormere.ca/library.html#seneschals

This declaration is required by the BoD’s CovidSafe resolution and must be sent to the Kingdom Seneschal’s office within 14 days or before your next meeting/event, whichever is shorter. As with the contact tracing form, you can send it via email to my office: ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com

As we don’t record any medical information, this form is signed by those that are checking for proof of vaccination and by signing they are stating that between time x and time y, they checked the vaccination status of those attending.

As always, if you have any questions or require any clarification, please contact me via the email address above.

​In service,
Xristina
Ealdormere Seneschal

Greetings Ealdormere,

As you are all very well aware, legislation regarding Covid protocols changes regularly. Having reviewed the latest changes (dated to mid-October) regarding capacity limits and in regards to rented venues, we can increase our attendance restrictions to 50% of the rented venue’s capacity limit, including sport restrictions. You will find this capacity limit in the venue’s covid safety plan. And yes, if they are renting their venue, they are required to have one.

What this means is that when we are planning our weekend events we are restricted to the capacity limit of the hall. That will be our attendance cap, regardless of martial activities. It used to be that martial activities limited us to a 25% capacity limit. That has changed.

The capacity limits for private dwellings remain the same:

• Max 25 people indoors (you must have enough space to maintain social distancing).
• Max 100 people outdoors (you must have enough space to maintain social distancing).

The mask mandate in Ealdormere is in effect. This has not changed. Masks must be worn at all times when indoors (exemptions apply) and masks must be worn outside at all times when you can not maintain 2m social distancing.

If you are planning any events or hosting any meetings/practices or gatherings, make sure you have read all the Covid documents for the Kingdom. Those documents and all required documentation are found here:
https://www.ealdormere.ca/library.html#seneschals

If you have any questions or require any clarification, please contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com

In service
Xristina
Ealdormere Seneschal

Greetings, 

As of today, 7 October 2021, Ealdormere will be enacting the BoD’s CovidSafe resolution with a variance specific to the Kingdom of Ealdormere that brings uniformity to all our events and makes it fall in line with the Province of Ontario’s legislation and regulations. 

The variance granted reads as thus:

A variance is granted to the Kingdom of Ealdormere in order to bring the policy into line with Ontario's provincial regulations requiring proof of vaccination for all indoor events, which must be followed. The purpose of this variance is to provide Ealdormere with one uniform set of rules, rather than different rules for indoor events versus outdoor events.

In Ealdormere, at all SCA events, all persons ages 12 and over must produce either:
1. Proof of vaccination as defined by Ontario's Proof of Vaccination Guidance; or
2. Proof of a medical exemption granted by the Canadian Health Service as defined by the Ontario Proof of Vaccination Guidance. No other exemption will be accepted. Negative COVID tests will not be accepted.

In addition, identification as described in the Ontario Proof of Vaccination Guidance will be accepted.

There are no exceptions to these rules. This variance only applies to events held within the Kingdom of Ealdormere.

Reference: Ontario Proof of Vaccination Guidance https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/coronavirus/docs/guidance_proof_of_vaccination_for_businesses_and_organizations.pdf

Variance issued 10/5/2021.

Lis Schraer, Society Seneschal

The full CovidSafe BOD policy can be found here:
https://www.sca.org/news/covidsafe-proof-of-fully-vaccinated-status-or-negative-covid-test-policy-resolution/

If anyone has any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com
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In service,
Xristina
Ealdormere Seneschal

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Greetings Unto Our Glorious Kingdom of Ealdormere

It is with great pleasure We are finally able to announce the combatants that will be competing in Our Crown Tournament!
​

• Duke Roak of Ealdormere for Countess Hyrrokin
• Master Brand Thorwaldsen for Duchess Jocea Valente
• Duke Siegfried Brandbeorn for Baroness Augusta Weyfare
• THL Guillaume le Breton for Countess Joleicia of Litchfield
• Count Steinarr Aggarson for Baroness Margraig of the Erainn
• Count Baldric Leeman of Newcastle Emlyn for Countess Brayla la Vienette
• Master Berend van der Eych for Baroness Matilda of Swynford
• Sir Gannicus the HIberian for Mistress Maegwynn Skrautibrók
• Sir Tiberius of Warwickshire for Baroness Anne Tinker
• Master Kolbjorn Skattaupandi for Mistress Wencenedl of Rokesburg
• THL James Edgarson for THL Emelote of Calais

This is truly a wonderful list of honourable and noble combatants and consorts and We look forward to seeing them in Our Tournament on October 30.

King Rattanicus and Queen Isabel

​Greetings,

Ealdormere will be following the Proof of Vaccination guidance that has been set out by the BoD.

However due to Ontario legislation, we can not follow the BoD resolution as is. There are points in the resolution that contradict Ontario Legislation. I have been in contact with the Society Seneschal and am working on getting a variance. As you can no doubt understand, the society seneschal and BoD are quite busy at the moment so it may be a little bit more time before I hear back.

Until that time we will be following Ontario legislation (which supersedes the BOD resolution). This means that for our events* that are completely indoors and/or have an option of being indoors, proof of vaccination is required for those 12 years old and above, along with provincially acceptable ID. Under Ontario legislation a negative PCR test does not count as an exemption to the proof of vaccination regulations.

I recognize that our wait times at gate will be longer than normal, and I ask for your continued patience as we work on getting our process sorted out.

For now, when arriving at events the process will involve:

1. Arrive at event, go to designated gate line (very similar to Pennsic). No one may enter the event site until the check-in process is completed.
2. Show proof of vaccination and provincially accepted ID for each person attending.
3. Answer Covid Screening questions (initial and/or detailed as required: all martial combatants must do the detailed screening)
4. Fill out contact tracing form
5. Event sign in (show SCA membership, pay fees, if any)
6. Enter event.

Ealdormere you have been an amazing Kingdom through all of this and I have little doubt that will change. Thank you for making this time and this office a little easier.

In service,
Xristina
Ealdormere Seneschal

​*Events as defined by SCA corpora and includes all official meetings, practices, gatherings and weekend
events.

Greetings unto Our ever patient Kingdom,

As you are all aware, and as posted by Our Kingdom Seneschal Xristina, September 22, 2021 will see vaccine passports come into effect in Ontario.
We know there are questions about what this means for the Kingdom with respect to when and how they will be required and We assure you, answers will be forthcoming. Unfortunately, it is not as cut and dry as we would like it or as it would seem and there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration. We don’t have all of those answers yet and we won’t right away. We continue to have to find balance while dealing with ever changing guidelines.

We are hopeful to have clearer answers before Huntsmans on October 2, however, We would ask for patience while we sort everything out. As was requested early in the pandemic, We would again ask that people please refrain from speculating on Facebook as to how the ongoing changes will affect the Kingdom as it will only lead to misunderstandings and misinformation. Please refer to the Kingdom Website for official policies, guidelines and FAQs or, if you have a specific question, please send an email directly your local Seneschal or to the Kingdom Seneschal for clarification. Facebook is a fickle animal and not all questions are seen by those that can answer them correctly.

We promise to provide clearer answers and guidelines as soon as we are able.

​King Rattanicus and Queen Isabel

Greetings everyone,
As you are all aware on Sept 22, 2021 there is a provincial mandate coming into effect requiring that proof of full vaccination status be presented at a number of venues, including most of the venues that we routinely rent.

For reference:

Fully vaccinated (from the provincial documents):
An individual is considered fully vaccinated if they have received,

• the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or any combination of such vaccines,
• 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
• three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada; and
• they received their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before providing the proof of being fully vaccinated.
  

​Health Canada approved vaccines:

• 2 doses: Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna, AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD
  
•  1 dose: Janssen/Johnson & Johnson
• mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna
  

Proof of vaccination includes the vaccination form with the date the final dose was given and the name of the person, as well as an ID containing the name and birthdate of the individual.

Accepted ID
Photo ID is not required. The ID must contain name and birthdate in order to reference check the vaccination receipt. Examples of acceptable ID:

• Birth Certificate
• Driver's license
• Citizenship Card
• Government (Ontario or other) issued identification card (can include Health card)
• Indian Status card/Indigenous Membership card
• Passport
• Permanent residency card
  

Exemptions:
There are exemptions to this mandate; children under the age of 12 and those that are medically exempt from getting the vaccine. Those that are medically exempt will still be required to show proof of exemption (a note/form signed by their physician or designate) and their ID.

So, how is this going to work for us?

When we rent a venue and are required to have proof of vaccination, the following will occur:

1. Every person attending must go through Gate before entering the venue regardless of rank or role at the event. There will be no gate jumping or signing someone else in. We've all done this in the past and normally this is not a problem but we can no longer allow this practice to continue.

2. Each person planning to attend the event must show proof of vaccination, including ID with name and birthdate.

If a person is not fully vaccinated (ex: no Covid vaccination, partially vaccinated or within the 14 days post final shot) and they do not fall under an exemption, they must be denied entry.

The responsibility is on the person attending to have their proof of vaccination (or documentation for exemption) at every event where it is required.

3. At Gate, we will not be recording proof of vaccination; not even a check mark by their name. However, gate attendants must verify that the name and birth date on the proof of vaccination match the name and birth date on the ID. If there is a discrepancy, they will not be allowed entry. If a person does not have their proof of vaccination with them or they do not qualify as fully vaccinated, they must be denied entry.

This is very similar to practices we may already be familiar with. For example: bar entry or entry to a number of Pennsic parties. You show your ID, the staff verify it and if acceptable, you are allowed entry. The data is not recorded.

If you have any questions, please contact me via email at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com

Email is the best way to ensure that you get an answer to your question as Facebook's algorithms do not always show responses.

In service,
Xristina
Seneschal, Ealdormere

Greetings Ealdormere!!!

It is with great pleasure that I announce that the new, improved Order of Precedence is now live!

https://op.ealdormere.ca

Thank you again for the hard work and dedication to the Technomages, without whom this could never had happened.

If you have corrections, please email the court report address found on the page.
​
Rylyn
Trillium Herald

Greetings unto Our Glorious Kingdom of Ealdormere,

To say We are honoured by the kindness, love and companionship We experienced at the Celebration of Our Coronation, would be an understatement. We could not have asked for a nicer day for the Kingdom’s first event in almost 18 months, and while We are saddened that the Plague still restricts Our gatherings, the day filled Our hearts and souls to the brim. We have waited so very long to don the Crowns and share fealties with the Kingdom and, as We swore, the memory of this day will live in Our hearts and memory forever. 

We were truly gobsmacked by the Super Secret Scribal Project organized by Maister Colyne (Todd H. C. Fischer), Mistress Marioun (Katherine Golightly) and Iolanda and all of the scribes who contributed to this project. The love, support and generosity of the Kingdom that the project represents moved Us to tears and will be forever cherished. We were gifted a wonderful scroll of the song Wydow Kate wrote for Us, mead from the Company of the Red Cloak, the long anticipated Bacon Taxes and so many gifts of largess and newcomer cups to share with the Kingdom. They are truly wonderful and We thank everyone who contributed. We were moved to tears many times yesterday. We are humbled.

During morning Court, We recognised the following good gentles:
• Duchess Kaylah the Cheerful – King’s Favour 
• Countess Arlette – invitation to the Order of the Laurel.

In evening Court We recognised the following good gentles:
• Duke Trumbrand the Wanderer  – Order of the Rose 
• Nicola Canis (Chelsea Richardson) – Award of Arms  
• Lord Eustace of the Rozakii (Jay Farrer)– Scarlet Banner 
• The Honourable Lord Gajin Suren (Jordan Scott) - Orion
• Lord Korigan Foal Bán (Korigan Stallaert) - Maiden’s Heart 
• Lord Bjorn Járnason (Jacob Hopkins) – Queen’s Favour
• Lady Elizabeth of Bastille (Liz Caswell) – Court Barony
• Lord Cameron MacGregor (Michael Caswell) – Court Barony
• Baroness Matilda of Swynford (Deb Mattingly) – invitation to the Order of the Pelican

We are very pleased to finally announce Our Champions. Joining Our Bardic Champion Dietrich von Sachsen (Keegan Frederick Pyette) is King’s Champion The Honourable Lord Laurenz Tonnemacher (Scott Cooper) and Queen’s Champion Master Tonis van Hoorn (Paul Tonis van Rooyen).

To the staff of Coronation, Duchess Adrielle (Gabrielle Fisher), Baroness Matilda, Master Berend (Peter Berend DeWit), Their Excellencies Cameron and Elizabeth and so many others that make up all of the moving parts that make an event successful, thank you for all that you do and for making the day special and safe for all who attended. To Our retinue, We thank you for your service and for taking good care of Us all day. To all who attended, thank you for sharing this day with Us.

We are hopeful that We might share many more days together during in the coming months. 
​
Rattanicus and Isabel
Rex and Regina

Good morning everyone,

I know that there have been questions already about the vaccination passports and how it's going to effect our Kingdom. Here's some quick and dirty answers to some questions regarding this subject:

1. Yes, I was in contact with the society seneschal the day the announcement came out. She has sent the info and the link to the mandate I provided to corporate for further evaluation. The Northshield and Middle Kingdom seneschals were also pulled into the conversation.

2. Yes, we will be required to follow Ontario law.

3. No, I don't know what that is going to look like yet as the government hasn't mentioned how this is going to be implemented or how the responsibility of checking vaccinations/following legislation is going to go. (i.e. when renting a venue is the venue going to require they have someone present to check that we're following the rules or is it going to be in contract that we are responsible for that). There will be lot of spin-off questions that will come when the implementation of this legislation gets sorted. I don't have the answers yet.

4. This will not affect the Coronation Celebration or the Stone the Crows event. It will affect events after those dates. Yes, we will probably be scrambling to get things in place once that time comes. Please have patience.

That is all I have for now. When I get more information I will send it out.
​
In service,
Xristina
Seneschal, Ealdormere

Hello everyone from your Friendly Kingdom Chatelaine! 

Now that we are back in the swing of things, we can launch what I wanted to start almost two years ago -- Newcomer Corners!

At Stone the Crows, around 11am we'll have a quick get-together with anyone who feels new-ish to learn one short thing about the SCA or the Kingdom of Ealdormere, and then be available to answer any and all questions new folks might have.  We'll make an announcement shortly before hand so you know where to go.

Local and non-local Chatelaines, and Chatelaines-at-Large are invited to attend to answer questions and identify themselves as people new folks can approach when they have a question, want to try something new, or need a friendly face to talk to.

See you there!

Cheerfully slaving for my feudal masters,
Brand

September 2021 (PDF) is available for download. Check out the Kingdom Chronicler's page for information about submitting articles or images to the newsletter, or for back issue questions.

Regarding the resumption of full-contact martial activities in Ealdormere tomorrow (30 July 2021), I would like to emphasize Point 3 from the Kingdom Reopening Plan (plans and guidance can be found in the link below, under Seneschal's Documents):

“All martial authorizations and marshal warrants (including armoured combat, rapier combat, youth combat, archery, thrown weapons and equestrian) that were valid at the beginning of the Covid shutdown (March 7, 2020) and have expired since, will have their expiration date set for [date TBD], 2022.” (note: the TBD date is 30 July 2022)

This means that re-authorizations are not required for those whose authorizations expired during the Pandemic shutdown. This applies to both fencing and armoured combat.

Having said that, our first responsibility as Marshals is always safety. Marshals should be extra-vigilant as rusty combatants resume the field, and work with their groups to facilitate a safe and easy transition from Covid couch potatoes back to the warriors that still reside within us.

Also, once tournaments restart, it is recommended that the Marshal-In-Charge schedule in substantial extra time to allow for warm-ups, to allow the participants to ease back into the rhythm of competitive combat.
​
Be safe out there, and I look forward to seeing you back on the list field.
Menken
Kingdom Earl Marshal

Greetings Ealdormere from your Kingdom Seneschal,

You have all been so very patient and it has been amazing, but I know there are some of you really waiting for more to happen. We’ve been in phase two for a couple of weeks now. I’ve been actively receiving contact tracing forms and groups have been meeting safely. Thank you all so much for that and for the work you are doing.

I can now say that Ealdormere will be moving into phase 3 of our Kingdom reopening plan as of July 30th, 2021. There are a number of things that will be staying the same (pre-reg, contact tracing, masks, etc) but there are a few changes.

Please review the reopening plan here (scroll down to seneschal’s documents):
http://www.ealdormere.ca/library.html

One change is the attendance limits. Our reopening plan allows for indoor and outdoor gatherings with the numbers based on provincial guidelines, which are currently set at 100 people for outdoor gatherings and 25 people for indoor gatherings (28 July 2021).

Another change is that, after reviewing the legislation and the guidelines of the local Public health units, we have developed the safety tools that we need to have in place that allows us to resume armoured combat and fencing practices. ** (see note at end).

Yup, you read that right. Martial practices can begin again as of 30 Jul 2021.
​
There are things that will need to happen at practices and that information is getting sent to all the seneschals and marshals. As well, the required safety plan and day-of practice checklist will be posted shortly on the Kingdom website for everyone to read.

As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at ealdormere.kseneschal@gmail.com

Reminder: email is the best route to get to me as facebook comments can be unreliable.

**(Except Caldrithig, we are working with Ottawa Public health and Ottawa by-law and waiting on some clarification. For now, Ottawa can not have any armoured combat or fencing practices. As soon as this changes, I will let you know).

In service,
Xristina

Greetings Ealdormere from your Kingdom seneschal,

This weekend is our first weekend where we are able to see each other once again and I hope you have the chance to enjoy it. I know that the province has moved to step 3 of their reopening plan but as a Kingdom we are going to hold back from moving to phase 3 for a short bit (I promise it will be short).

Remember in the reopening plan where I mentioned that step 3 of the provincial plan was a bit vague and we would have to adapt? The legislation we are using to help develop our plan is still being written, as the province moved itself up earlier than expected, and we need a chance to review those legislations so we make sure we are doing the best for our Kingdom and not missing anything that could impact what we as a group wish to do.
For now, enjoy being outside with our friends once again. Celebrate the patience shown and the progress made. And soon, things will progress even more.
​
In service,
Xristina