Australiasian Medieval Convention Competition Rules Archive
This archive is as complete as I can make it based on the updates, websites and booklets from each of the conferences. It is not comprehensive and includes competitions run by groups other than the conference organisers. If no rules are available, I've included as complete a list of the competitions as I could manage.
Versions of the rules are in the order of last use:
- Dunghaven, NSW, 2013
- Dunghaven, NSW, 2011
- Castle Mountain, NSW, 2009
- Dunghaven, NSW, 2007
- Herns Hill, Nagambie, VIC, 2005
- Porepunkah, VIC, 2003
- Bowraville, NSW 2001
- Rowsley, VIC 1999
- Sokil, VIC 1997
- Brisbane, QLD 1995
- Glenfield, NSW 1993
- Cataract, NSW 1991
- Maldon, VIC 1989
- Castle Mountain, NSW 1987
- Maldon, VIC 1985
- Macquarie Uni, NSW 1983
as used at Dunghaven, NSW, 2011
Competitions
- Archery
- Bardic
- Riddles
- Kubb
- Brewing
- Clothing
- Jewellry
- Living History Encampment
- Thrown Weapon
- Tourney
- Golden Turkey
Competitions
Archery
The archery events included Target Shoot, Speed shoot, flying pig, stave shoot and novelty shoot for the kids. Rounds will take place at the fort. All gear will be checked and must comply with safety requirements.
Bardic
Most likely be two categories - Historical/Cultural and Humorous/Bawdy
Riddles
Monday night entertainment. Danelaw provided a huge selection of carefully researched period riddles.
Kubb
A Kubb competition for the younger Kubb shark.
No results recorded.
Brewing Competition
Two categories, Beer/Cider and Mead/Wine/Other.
The organisers obviously listened to the criticism of the 2007 competition, because documentation and historicity were requirements for entry.
Tourney
The Australian Living History Tournament Championships, run annually by Danelaw were held at the AMC.
Jewellry
Run by Frojel.
Clothing
Judging to include viewing the clothes inside out to see if the item is hand sewn or machine sewn and possibly hand finished.
Knife and Axe throwing
Danelaw provided the targets and weapons. Rules seem to have been worked out on the day.
Golden Turkey
An impromptu award. No details of rules or qualifications.
Living History Encampment Judging Information and Criteria
All group encampments were included.
Judging criteria
- Judging to be carried out by a group of judges.
- Judging also to be divided up into sections - Inside of Tents, Outside of Tents, Cooking/Kitchen area, Outside Living area, Overall Encampment appearance & presentation.
- Groups may want to have a nominated Closed Tent which will not be judged - except for the outside look of it - in which modern items which can be put in and kept.
- Judging report to be given to all groups at the end of judging to help them improve for future encampment judging
Inside of Tents
The aim is that the following items be consistent for time period being re-enacted, and that there be no obvious modern items visible or visibly used in the construction of the items used and displayed
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Flooring
- note there might want to be allowances for an alternative to straw and hay with canvas or hessian for health reasons like asthma, hay fever etc. -
Bed and Bedding
- note there might want to be allowances for an alternative to sleeping on straw and hay or the ground with beds made in the styles of the time. Or with camp stretchers that are suitably disguised with suitable coverings for health reasons like asthma, hay fever, back problems etc - Inside furniture/domestic items
- Documentation
- Overall presentation of the inside of the tent.
Outside of Tents
The aim is that the following items be consistent for time period being re-enacted, and that there be no obvious modern items visible or visibly used in the construction of the items used and displayed
- Style of tent
- Tent construction
- Tent pegs
- Tent eyelets
- Tent ropes
- Documentation
- Overall presentation of the outside of the tent
Cooking/Kitchen area
The aim is that the following items be consistent for time period being re-enacted, and that there be no obvious modern items visible or visibly used in the construction of the items used and displayed
- Pots/cauldrons used for cooking
- Fire stands/tripods etc.
- Cooking utensils
- Domestic furniture
- Documentation
- Overall presentation of the Cooking/Kitchen area
Outside Living area
The aim is that the following items be consistent for time period being re-enacted, and that there be no obvious modern items visible or visibly used in the construction of the items used and displayed
Domestic furniture
- Eating/Drinking/Domestic Utensils
- Shade Awning/bath/toilet areas
- Documentation
- Overall presentation of the Outside Living areas
Overall Encampment appearance & presentation
The aim is that the following items be consistent for time period being re-enacted, and that there be no obvious modern items visible or visibly used in the construction of the items used and displayed
- Campsite Activities
- Campsite Layout
- Documentation
- Overall presentation of the Encampment
Prepared by Wayne Robinson,
Gasmules Society (Formerly The Australasian Mediaeval Conference Association
Incorporated)
Last Updated 6 July 2014
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