Gath of Baal National Jousting Tournament

<body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000" link="#0000ff" vlink="#ff0000"> <basefont size=4> <font size=4 face="Times,Helvetica,Geneva"> <a name="top"></a> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 width="100%"> <tr valign=center align=center> <td bgcolor=yellow colspan=2> <b> <font face="Joyeuse,Magik,MingLiU,Geneva,Helvetica,Times,Courier" size=6> <i> Gath of Baal <br> National Combat Jousting Tournament </i> </font> </b> </td> </tr> </table> <p> <font face="Times, Helvetica, Geneva" size=4> <a href="images/lineUp.jpg" target="_self"> <img src="thumbs/lineUp-t.jpg" alt="Gath of Baal, 1998" border=0 hspace=10 vspace=10 align=left width=100> </a> Since 1993 Free Lancers have been allowed to hold the National Combat Jousting Tournament during Memorial Day Weekend in Waxahachie, Texas. The owners and staff of Scarborough Faire have graciously allowed us to use their arena to recreate a jousting tournament of the 16th century. The tournament lasts three days with full-contact jousting in three divisions, French style on Saturday, Northern Italian style on Sunday and Freestyle on Monday (freestyle jousts to be selected, by each pair of jousters, from the remaining five of seven different styles). This gives everyone the same advantages and disadvantages. Lots are drawn to see in which order each knight will joust. There are cash awards for the highest scores (last years prize moneys totaled over $3,000). Championships are awarded in all three divisions as well as a Grand Championship to the jouster with the highest cumulative score after the three days of competition. </font> <a href="images/group-1.jpg" target="_self"> <img src="images/group-1.jpg" alt="Gath of Baal, 1999" border=0 hspace=10 vspace=10 align=right width=150> </a> <p> <font face="Times, Helvetica, Geneva" size=4> Competitors are required to follow these guidelines: <ol> <li>Provide their own armour, reinforcing pieces and shield for full contact jousting in the French, Northern Italian and Freestyle according to the enclosed armour specifications. <li>Provide their own trained jousting horse and have all health documents available for veterinarian inspection. <li>Adhere to the rules and regulations of Scarborough Faire and the National Combat Jousting Tournament. <li>Pay an entry fee of $100 per person sent to represent their troupe. (Payable to Scarborough Faire) <li>Sign a liability agreement. (One per entrant) <li>Provide proof of insurance. </ol> </font> <a href="images/kate-roy-1.jpg" target="_self"> <img src="images/kate-roy-1.jpg" alt="Kate and Roy Cox" border=0 hspace=10 vspace=10 align=right width=150> </a> <p> <font face="Times, Helvetica, Geneva" size=4> We supply the following: <ol> <li>Hay and water for your horses. <li>Identification passes to Scarborough Faire for your knights and squires. <li>Cash purses to be awarded for highest scores in all divisions. <li>Electricity for armour repairs. <li>All Lances with vamplates, pennants, tips and caps. <li>Camping spaces. </ol> </font> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 width="100%"> <tr valign=center align=center> <td bgcolor=yellow colspan=2> <b> <font face="Joyeuse,Magik,MingLiU,Geneva,Helvetica,Times,Courier" size=6> <i>Scoring System</i> </font> </b> </td> </tr> </table> <center> <table cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2 border=0> <tr> <td></td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> <b>Points</b> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Touch </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> +1 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Breaking a tip </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> +3 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Breaking a lance </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> +5 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Tip to Tip <br> (awarded to each knight) </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> +5 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Unhorsing </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> +10 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Breaking a lance by sweeping </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> 0 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Throwing a lance at a squire </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> -5 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Hitting a horse <br> (first time) </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> -10 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Hitting a horse <br> (second time) </font> </td> <td align=center> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Disqualification </font> </td> </tr> </table> <a href="images/touchingFlags.jpg" target="_self"> <img src="thumbs/touchingFlags-t.jpg" alt="Touching Flags in Acknowledgement" border=0 hspace=10 vspace=10 width=138 height=80 align=left> </a> <p> <font face="Times, Helvetica, Geneva" size=4> The highest score possible for a single pass is 10 points. </font> </center> <br clear=all> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 width="100%"> <tr valign=center align=center> <td bgcolor=yellow colspan=2> <b> <font face="Joyeuse,Magik,MingLiU,Geneva,Helvetica,Times,Courier" size=6> <i>Armour Specifications</i> </font> </b> </td> </tr> </table> <p> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Armour must meet these specifications: <center> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 width="90%"> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> 3/4 to full suit of plate must be worn. Saddle plates are optional. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Helmets - 14 gage skull minimum with locking visors. 2 inch maximum ocularium. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Gorget - 18 gage minimum. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Breast plate - 14 gage minimum. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Back plate - 18 gage minimum. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Elbow and knee cops - 16 gage minimum. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Vambraces, Rerebraces, and Cuisses - 18 gage minimum. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Gauntlets - Right-hand 18 gage minimum. Left hand 16 gage (Right hand optional. Left hand required for all styles other than French). </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Sabatons and Greaves - Optional. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Plackarts, Targes, Frog-Mouthed Helms, Grande Guards and Buffs made of 14 gage (Optional but needed for Freestyle). </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Shields - 16 gage minimum.</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Horse Armour (Chamfron, Crinet and Peytral) - Optional. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Saddle Plate - 16 gage minimum. </font> </td> </tr> </table> </center> <p> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 width="100%"> <tr valign=center align=center> <td bgcolor=yellow colspan=2> <b> <font face="Joyeuse,Magik,MingLiU,Geneva,Helvetica,Times,Courier" size=6> <i>Tournament Results</i> </font> </b> </td> </tr> </table> <center> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td valign=top> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> <a href="results.html" target="_top"> 1998 (May 23, 24, 25)</a> </font> </td> <td rowspan=2 valign=center align=right width=200> <a href="images99/jj-alan-1.jpg" target="_self"> <img src="images99/jj-alan-1.jpg" alt="John Janusky and Alan Dudley" border=0 width=150> </a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td valign=top> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> <a href="results99.html" target="_top"> 1999 (May 29, 30, 31)</a> </font> </td> </tr> </table> </center> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 width="100%"> <tr valign=center align=center> <td bgcolor=yellow colspan=2> <b> <font face="Joyeuse,Magik,MingLiU,Geneva,Helvetica,Times,Courier" size=6> <i>Future Dates</i> </font> </b> </td> </tr> </table> <center> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td valign=top> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> 2000 - May 28, 29, 30 </font> </td> <td rowspan=2 valign=center align=right width=200> <a href="images99/wes-spencer-1.jpg" target="_self"> <img src="images99/wes-spencer-1.jpg" alt="Wesley Bonser and Robert Spencer" border=0 width=150> </a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td valign=top> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> 2001 - May 27, 28, 29 </td> </tr> </table> </center> <p> <center> <img src="images/largeballs_yellow.gif" width="26" height="26"><img src="images/largeballs_yellow.gif" width="26" height="26"><img src="images/largeballs_yellow.gif" width="26" height="26"><img src="images/largeballs_yellow.gif" width="26" height="26"><img src="images/largeballs_yellow.gif" width="26" height="26"> </center> <p> <div align=right> <font size=2 face="times,helvetica,geneva"> <i> This page last updated on 30 MAR 04 </i> </font> </div> <center> <font size=5 color=green>[ </font> <A HREF="index.htm">Home</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] [ </font> <A HREF="freelancers.html">About the Free Lancers</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] [ </font> <A HREF="performers.html">Performers</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] [ </font> <A HREF="horses.html">Equine Performers</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] </font> <br> <font size=5 color=green>[ </font> <a href="gath.html">Gath of Baal National Combat Jousting Tournament</a> <font size=5 color=green> ] </font> <br> <font size=5 color=green>[ </font> <A HREF="schedule.html">Training Programs</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] [ </font> <A HREF="training.html">Schedule</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] </font> <br> <font size=5 color=green>[ </font> <A HREF="http://www.faire.net/kateCox">Kate Cox Designs: Female Chainmaile</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] </font> <br> <p> </center> </font></font> <basefont size=4> <font size=4 face="Times,Helvetica,Geneva"> <a name="top"></a> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 width="100%"> <tr valign=center align=center> <td bgcolor=yellow colspan=2> <b> <font face="Joyeuse,Magik,MingLiU,Geneva,Helvetica,Times,Courier" size=6> <i> Gath of Baal <br> National Combat Jousting Tournament </i> </font> </b> </td> </tr> </table> <p> <font face="Times, Helvetica, Geneva" size=4> <a href="images/lineUp.jpg" target="_self"> <img src="thumbs/lineUp-t.jpg" alt="Gath of Baal, 1998" border=0 hspace=10 vspace=10 align=left width=100> </a> Since 1993 Free Lancers have been allowed to hold the National Combat Jousting Tournament during Memorial Day Weekend in Waxahachie, Texas. The owners and staff of Scarborough Faire have graciously allowed us to use their arena to recreate a jousting tournament of the 16th century. The tournament lasts three days with full-contact jousting in three divisions, French style on Saturday, Northern Italian style on Sunday and Freestyle on Monday (freestyle jousts to be selected, by each pair of jousters, from the remaining five of seven different styles). This gives everyone the same advantages and disadvantages. Lots are drawn to see in which order each knight will joust. There are cash awards for the highest scores (last years prize moneys totaled over $3,000). Championships are awarded in all three divisions as well as a Grand Championship to the jouster with the highest cumulative score after the three days of competition. </font> <a href="images/group-1.jpg" target="_self"> <img src="images/group-1.jpg" alt="Gath of Baal, 1999" border=0 hspace=10 vspace=10 align=right width=150> </a> <p> <font face="Times, Helvetica, Geneva" size=4> Competitors are required to follow these guidelines: <ol> <li>Provide their own armour, reinforcing pieces and shield for full contact jousting in the French, Northern Italian and Freestyle according to the enclosed armour specifications. <li>Provide their own trained jousting horse and have all health documents available for veterinarian inspection. <li>Adhere to the rules and regulations of Scarborough Faire and the National Combat Jousting Tournament. <li>Pay an entry fee of $100 per person sent to represent their troupe. (Payable to Scarborough Faire) <li>Sign a liability agreement. (One per entrant) <li>Provide proof of insurance. </ol> </font> <a href="images/kate-roy-1.jpg" target="_self"> <img src="images/kate-roy-1.jpg" alt="Kate and Roy Cox" border=0 hspace=10 vspace=10 align=right width=150> </a> <p> <font face="Times, Helvetica, Geneva" size=4> We supply the following: <ol> <li>Hay and water for your horses. <li>Identification passes to Scarborough Faire for your knights and squires. <li>Cash purses to be awarded for highest scores in all divisions. <li>Electricity for armour repairs. <li>All Lances with vamplates, pennants, tips and caps. <li>Camping spaces. </ol> </font> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 width="100%"> <tr valign=center align=center> <td bgcolor=yellow colspan=2> <b> <font face="Joyeuse,Magik,MingLiU,Geneva,Helvetica,Times,Courier" size=6> <i>Scoring System</i> </font> </b> </td> </tr> </table> <center> <table cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2 border=0> <tr> <td></td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> <b>Points</b> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Touch </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> +1 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Breaking a tip </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> +3 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Breaking a lance </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> +5 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Tip to Tip <br> (awarded to each knight) </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> +5 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Unhorsing </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> +10 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Breaking a lance by sweeping </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> 0 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Throwing a lance at a squire </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> -5 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Hitting a horse <br> (first time) </font> </td> <td align=right> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> -10 </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Hitting a horse <br> (second time) </font> </td> <td align=center> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Disqualification </font> </td> </tr> </table> <a href="images/touchingFlags.jpg" target="_self"> <img src="thumbs/touchingFlags-t.jpg" alt="Touching Flags in Acknowledgement" border=0 hspace=10 vspace=10 width=138 height=80 align=left> </a> <p> <font face="Times, Helvetica, Geneva" size=4> The highest score possible for a single pass is 10 points. </font> </center> <br clear=all> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 width="100%"> <tr valign=center align=center> <td bgcolor=yellow colspan=2> <b> <font face="Joyeuse,Magik,MingLiU,Geneva,Helvetica,Times,Courier" size=6> <i>Armour Specifications</i> </font> </b> </td> </tr> </table> <p> <font face="times, helvetica, geneva" size=4> Armour must meet these specifications: <center> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 width="90%"> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> 3/4 to full suit of plate must be worn. Saddle plates are optional. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Helmets - 14 gage skull minimum with locking visors. 2 inch maximum ocularium. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Gorget - 18 gage minimum. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Breast plate - 14 gage minimum. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Back plate - 18 gage minimum. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Elbow and knee cops - 16 gage minimum. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Vambraces, Rerebraces, and Cuisses - 18 gage minimum. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Gauntlets - Right-hand 18 gage minimum. Left hand 16 gage (Right hand optional. Left hand required for all styles other than French). </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Sabatons and Greaves - Optional. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Plackarts, Targes, Frog-Mouthed Helms, Grande Guards and Buffs made of 14 gage (Optional but needed for Freestyle). </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Shields - 16 gage minimum.</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Horse Armour (Chamfron, Crinet and Peytral) - Optional. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> Saddle Plate - 16 gage minimum. </font> </td> </tr> </table> </center> <p> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 width="100%"> <tr valign=center align=center> <td bgcolor=yellow colspan=2> <b> <font face="Joyeuse,Magik,MingLiU,Geneva,Helvetica,Times,Courier" size=6> <i>Tournament Results</i> </font> </b> </td> </tr> </table> <center> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td valign=top> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> <a href="results.html" target="_top"> 1998 (May 23, 24, 25)</a> </font> </td> <td rowspan=2 valign=center align=right width=200> <a href="images/jj-alan-1.jpg" target="_self"> <img src="images/jj-alan-1.jpg" alt="John Janusky and Alan Dudley" border=0 width=150> </a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td valign=top> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> <a href="results99.html" target="_top"> 1999 (May 29, 30, 31)</a> </font> </td> </tr> </table> </center> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 width="100%"> <tr valign=center align=center> <td bgcolor=yellow colspan=2> <b> <font face="Joyeuse,Magik,MingLiU,Geneva,Helvetica,Times,Courier" size=6> <i>Future Dates</i> </font> </b> </td> </tr> </table> <center> <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td valign=top> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> 2000 - May 28, 29, 30 </font> </td> <td rowspan=2 valign=center align=right width=200> <a href="images/wes-spencer-1.jpg" target="_self"> <img src="images/wes-spencer-1.jpg" alt="Wesley Bonser and Robert Spencer" border=0 width=150> </a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top align=center> <img src="/icons/yellowball.gif"> </td> <td valign=top> <font face="times,helvetica,geneva" size=4> 2001 - May 27, 28, 29 </td> </tr> </table> </center> <p> <center> <img src="images/largeballs_yellow.gif" width="26" height="26"><img src="images/largeballs_yellow.gif" width="26" height="26"><img src="images/largeballs_yellow.gif" width="26" height="26"><img src="images/largeballs_yellow.gif" width="26" height="26"><img src="images/largeballs_yellow.gif" width="26" height="26"> </center> <p> <div align=right> <font size=2 face="times,helvetica,geneva"> <i> This page last updated on 24 November 1999. </i> </font> </div> <center> <font size=5 color=green>[ </font> <A HREF="index.htm">Home</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] [ </font> <A HREF="freelancers.html">About the Free Lancers</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] [ </font> <A HREF="performers.html">Performers</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] [ </font> <A HREF="horses.html">Equine Performers</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] </font> <br> <font size=5 color=green>[ </font> <a href="gath.html">Gath of Baal National Combat Jousting Tournament</a> <font size=5 color=green> ] </font> <br> <font size=5 color=green>[ </font> <A HREF="schedule.html">Training Programs</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] [ </font> <A HREF="training.html">Schedule</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] </font> <br> <font size=5 color=green>[ </font> <A HREF="http://www.faire.net/kateCox">Kate Cox Designs: Female Chainmaile</A> <font size=5 color=green> ] </font> <br> <p> </center> </body>