Mons Champions Event, 2023!

two images side by side of people fighting in armor, outdoors, with tents in the background. The left image depict fighters in armor and using swords, the right picture depict rapier fighters in medieval fencing gear.

 


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Event Details

Schedule

A&S Entry Info

Site Info & Directions

Steward Info

 


!! Their Excellencies of Mons Tonitrus Seek New Blood to Stand as Their Champions !!

On the 15 of July, the Barony March of Mons Tonitrus invites all noble souls to join Us at the beautiful Lower Garden Canyon Park on Fort Huachuca to test the mettle of our Populace, and help in selecting the most suited to be our Champion.

Returning to the home of the Thunder Beasts (Mons Tonitrus Populace), we will be holding all competitions for Champions within sight (and a short walk of) each other.  We encourage everyone to take part in as many, or as few, competitions as you wish.

All are Welcome to Compete! To declare for Champion however, you must reside within the Lands of Mons Tonitrus or Vallis Aeris.

NOTE: You must have a Visitors Access pass from Fort Huachuca to attend. Due to wait times, we suggest you do not wait until the day of the Event to try and get your pass. Follow the Link for more information on getting Visitor Access: https://home.army.mil/huachuca/index.php/about/Garrison/DES/physical-security/visitor-access

NOTE: Site is located on a Military Installation, and as such, federal laws and regulations are fully in effect.  Drugs and Firearms are prohibited from being brought on the installation regardless of state legality.

 


Event Details

Date & Time
Saturday, July 15, 2023
9:00am-5:00pm

Site Location
Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista AZ.
NOTE: You must have a Visitors Access pass from Fort Huachuca, see Site Info for more.

Site Fees
Pre-reg: Members $5, Non-Members $10 Click here to Pre-Register.
NOTE: remember to add your membership number and expiration date with your name!
Cash at Gate: Members $10, Non-Members $15

Youth: Free

 


Schedule

Saturday, July 15th

9:00am – Site Opens
People declaring for A&S should begin setting up their entries at this time.

9:15am-ish – List for Rapier and Armored Combat will open
as soon as list is ready

10:00am – Opening Court

Following Court – Archery and Thrown Weapon tournaments start
Following Court – 
Rapier and Armored Combat tournaments start times
Please be flexible, as exact timing will be determined by the numbers who have signed up!

3:30pm-ish – Closing Court
Allows time to break down before site closes at 5:00pm

5:00pm – Site Closes




A&S Championship Entries

Display setup will begin IMMEDIATELY AFTER morning court!
Judging will begin HALF AN HOUR AFTER morning court!

To declare for A&S Champion, an artisan must:

  1. Bring a filled out A&S Competition Registration Form (attached below)
  2. Enter at least TWO completed items, which must be in different categories
  3. Fill out and bring the New A&S Simplified Documentation form for EACH item (attached below), and list the category for each item

In addition to the competition for Champion, there will be a prize for Populace Choice AND a prize for Best Novice!

There will also be a showcase for those who don’t wish to declare for Champion, but would like to show off their projects!

Best of luck to all who enter!

BMT Championship 2023: A&S Categories Information

BMT_Champions-2023_Registration-for-A&S

BMT_Champions-2023_New_Simplified-A&S-documentation

 


Site Info

Site Location
You must have a Visitors Access pass from Fort Huachuca to attend. Due to Visitor Center hours and their fluctuating wait times, we suggest you do not wait until the day of the Event to try and get your pass. Follow the Link for more information on getting Visitor Access: https://home.army.mil/huachuca/index.php/about/Garrison/DES/physical-security/visitor-access 

Directions Using the Van Deman Gate (hours 8am-8pm)
**closer for those traveling from the Tucson direction

  1. Head south on AZ-90 (signs for Ft Huachuca/Sierra Vista)
  2. Turn right on Hatfield St (Van Deman Gate)
  3. Left turn on Irwin St
  4. Right turn onto Squier Ave (one way)
  5. Turn right on the 4th exit of the round-about, onto Windrow Ave.
  6. Continue straight crossing Allison Rd, then stay right past Range Control
  7. Continue to Garden Canyon Rd.


Directions Using Buffalo Soldier Gate (hours 24/7)
**this Gate is off of Frye Blvd. and Buffalo Soldier in Sierra Vista

  1. Slight right onto Squier Ave (one way)
  2. Turn right on the 4th exit of the round-about, onto Windrow Ave.
  3. Continue straight crossing Allison Rd, then stay right past Range Control
  4. Continue to Garden Canyon Rd.

 


Steward Info

Eiwa Kensai
email: TakaEiwa@gmail.com