Sword Knight Boot Camp 2009 registration is open

[Michael]

SKBC 2009 Registration is open

FWACK has been working hard over the last two weeks getting commitments from instructors, organizing a class schedule, and putting it all on a web site for you. Today the website is live. You can register for classes. Classes are on a first come first served basis so sign up early if you plan to attend.

The new website looks a lot like previous years but some of the functionality has been upgraded. We also have our own cool url. I thank the rest of FWACK, especially Megiddo and Yoto for all their help getting this organized. I also want to thank this year’s instructor team, who has already shown a high excitement about the event. I think we will see some terrific material.

1. This year’s biggest highlight is that we have crossed sports a little. We have two of Belegarth’s best fighters committed to come teach foam combat from a Belegarth perspective. SKBC remains an unofficial event using Amtgard melee rules, but we are very exited to have this cross over learning opportunity.

2. There are only two levels of classes now, basic and advanced. Basic is for beginning to intermediate fighters while advanced is for intermediate to advanced fighters. All classes will be taught to the level of the students to some extent though. That’s always the way we have done it.

3. We are offering a seminar style class in most time slots. If you sign up for a seminar you will also sign up for a second choice class in that slot. About 2 weeks before SKBC the instructors will review the students signed up for their seminar and pick out 10 students. They will be chosen based on skill level, subject matter and are they an SKBC veterans. Each class slot except class slot two on Friday has one seminar. Brennon's seminar fills both class slot one and class slot two on Friday.

4. Classes are currently capped at 15 students. This generally allows for a better instructor student ratio and a better learning experience. This year instructors will turn away people if more than 20 show up. The only exceptions is woman's body mechanics. We are pretty firm on this so sign up early.

Without further ado, if you want to register or get more details on the event, go to

http://www.swordknight.com

Thank you for your support,
Michael Hammer of God
SKBC instructor liason

[Wisp]

REGISTERED!!!!

This year, I'm gonna focus on my single sword work. Taking both Axgar's and Peter's version of the class to get the best mix for bel. Also signed up for Brennon's seminar because that's where I need the most work (finishing high end opponents). Jumping in on Peter and Spyn's sword and board class and MHOG's 5 man team.

Looks like a GREAT line up this year.

Will

[p_quick]

*bump

everyone should at least check the website out

[Derian]

Someone move Ohio closer to Iowa.

[Solusar]

I second that.
Or I guess we all could live in IN?

[MagnusofDregoth]

Just waiting for my confirmation e-mail so I can register...

[Michael]

We have had some issues with those. If it doesnt arrive within two hours go ahead and e-mail webmaster * swordknight . com

[MagnusofDregoth]

I got it, it arrived yesterday.

All signed up!

[varadin]

Signed up and pumped for this

[Loptr]

Yall track me dwon at this event.

I am 6'2" blonde guy with a pink bunny skin on my black round shield.

Day 2 slot 2 I am in the Bel shield class

Loptr

[p_quick]

yup you are in my class, see you there

[Cyric]

I would totally hit this if school was out.

Maybe next year.

[MagnusofDregoth]

I am a short blond dude with a black shield that has a green rim and a big silver T on it, or a House Dregoth heater.

Also I will be shouting my name loudly every five minutes, that should help with identification.

[Lokin]

It appears I'm in the same Body Mechanics class with ya Lopty

I think I'll be in white n Black and will have a *looks away from the screen* on his hip.

[Loptr]

Cant get away from Dragoons even on the Bel board.
*sigh*
Lokin- need you to nut each and every one of you Dragoon brethren in my name! Get Wu Goons twice!

K? thanks!

L

[Brennon EH]

I'll be in the classes I'm teaching. Saturday I'll be auditing new instructors and filling in if we have last-minute cancellations.

I have my name on my tunic.

[Chicken]

I'll be the other short blond guy with a green and black shield (or a tiny red heater-shaped buckler for polearm work), but longer hair and no Dregothness. And Loptr in about half of my classes from the look of it .

[Loptr]

I have my name on my tunic.

This is so he wont forget who he is.

And Loptr in about half of my classes from the look of it .

hmmm.... Chicken its whats for dinner

[Lokin]

Cant get away from Dragoons even on the Bel board.
*sigh*

Lokin- need you to nut each and every one of you Dragoon brethren in my name! Get Wu Goons twice!

K? thanks!

L

I'll see how many J hooks I can get away with on the Ditch next Saturday. Apoch and Headshot play down here in the Springs now. So I can at least get two.

[bangor]

Clalibus, Women's Mechanics and Belegarth, Bangor wins!

[megs]

I'm totally signing up!

So, help me out guys.
How is SKBC different from an event?
I understand it's more focus of form and technique and bettering your self. (and less partying at night, right?)
Is that it? is there more I should know?
Garb wise - more fighty, less flirty? hehe

I'm geeked about this!

[Brennon EH]

Don't think of it as an event; think of it more like two days of training and learning. There is partying and * at night, but since classes start at 9am the next morning, heavy drinking is a big mistake. Also, garb is encouraged, but not required. The ditching tends to go all night long since a lit area to fight in is a requirement for the location.

Hope this helps.

[p_quick]

The ditching tends to go all night long since a lit area to fight in is a requirement for the location.

Boo ya

[Bhakdar]

I'm going to practice my hip torque face-stabs.

[BattleChrist]

When is this?

[Physic]

I should be attending this and I will bring my SCA gear as well. I have 2 extra suits of loaner gear if any one would like to try it.

[Winfang]

Well then, I guess I'll bring mine too.

[MagnusofDregoth]

Mine as well!

I am out of practice, but would love to fight you guys.

[p_quick]

that is a good idea guys i'm sure alot people there would like see what SCA, and maybe people will give it a try

and SKBC is the beginning of may

[Brennon EH]

Definitely bring your SCA stuff. We love new things.

[varadin]

man and i was looking forward to not bringing my armor to an event.

[Michael]

While SKBC does support people fighting a little SCA on the side, the schedule is full of foam fighting with classes to fill most of the day and ditching, sparing and practiciing to fill in all the spaces including the nights. If you bring your armor you will get to use it but if you don't, it won't cut into either your fun or any potential learning.