Barony of Vatavia Presents
Winter War Maneuvers
February 18th, 2023
8:00am - 5:00pm
YMCA - Farha Sports Center, Indoor Fields
3405 S. Meridian Ave, Building 300, Wichita KS 67217
February 18th, 2023
8:00am - 5:00pm
YMCA - Farha Sports Center, Indoor Fields
3405 S. Meridian Ave, Building 300, Wichita KS 67217
Winter War Maneuvers is an event dedicated to the preparation of our army and friends for the upcoming war season. Battle scenarios, army movements and strategy are the menu for the day. Armored Combat, and Steel Combat will each have their own soccer field to utilize for maneuvers. Combat Archery will be added to the mix this year. If this one day of fun filled fighting is not enough, everyone is invited to join us for the Barony fighter Practice at Exploration Place from noon 3pm on Sunday.
Adults $20.00
Adult Member $15.00
Youth age 15 and under free (There is no Family Cap)
Registration will be taken at the gate, cash or checks made payable to the SCA Inc. Barony of Vatavia
Directions to Site:
From the North or South: Take I-35 to Wichita, then I-235 North to the Meridian Ave. exit #3 and head north towards town onto Meridian. Take a left at the Richard A Devore South YMCA & Waterpark sign about ½ a mile off the Hwy. Proceed to the Farha Soccer Center Indoor Fields building on the right.
Two large indoor soccer fields, On-site concessions/ hangout room.
We recommend bringing your chairs.
No outside food is allowed in the building. Eating inside only in the designated eating area. No food or water on the turf.
This is a dry site/ No Alcohol allowed
The YMCA only allows registered service animals in the facility. Documentation will be required.
Bring your Water Bottle - there will be jugs for filling your bottles
8:00 - Site Opens
9:30 - Begin inspections and authorizations
10:00 - Warm up melees
10:30 - Classes (weapons, commands, & tactics)
11:30 - Fight war scenarios (over and over)
2:00 - Stile Fyrd meeting
2:30 - Stile Hirth meeting
2:45 - Iren Fyrd meeting
3:15 - Iren Hirth meeting
4:00 - Court
5:00 - Site Closes
** Note - There is no lunch break scheduled during the day.
Armored Army War General -His Royal Highness Agamemnon Platylithodae
Rapier Army War General - HL Melchor Eichmann
Armored Fighting Marshal in charge of Inspections and Authorizations - Lord Corrigan Mackenzie
Rapier Fighting Marshal in Charge of Inspections and Authorizations - Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder
War Council & Army Commanders - In charge of classes, scenarios, and troop maneuvers
Calontir rules and regulations for combat activities will be followed during these exercises. Please see the Calontir Marshals Handbook.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cssC9X-o59JbV3h3dSfjmxZi0HuvnjZ4/view
Godfather's Pizza by the slice -$3.00 each
Beef Hotdog-$1.00
Angus Cheeseburger -$4.00
BBQ Sandwich- $4.00
Uncrustable -$2.00
Nachos - $1.00
Pretzels - $4.00
Chips - $1.00
Gatorade- $3.00
Bottled Water -$3.00
Coffee - $2.00
Tea - $3.00
No outside Food allowed in the Building
O'Malley's Irish Pub - 2405 W 31st St S, Wichita, KS
A section of the facility has been reserved for our revelry. Expenses are the responsibility of the individual. See their website for a full menu
https://omalleyswichita.com/?fbclid=IwAR2W6yOLjDn4DXqYAB0oIfP683n9eKmJU0GAOp_3r5UAa7xAxuP3pPgPIhY
Happy Hour Everyday from 2pm-7pm!
Half Price Liquor! All Drinks & All Shots!
Half Price Pizza & Appetizers!
$1 Off any of our 230+ Beers!
Please note – Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.
HE Genevieve de Chambery, Kristina Griffith
call or text 316-706-5643 LawrenceandGenevieve@gmail.com
Lady Astrid Arrowbreaker, Meridith Albers
Fast Food
Taco Bell - 3455 South Meridian., Wichita, KS 67217 (316) 943-1865
Village Inn - 3535 S Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67217 (316) 946-9000
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steak burgers - 3450 S Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67217 (316) 223-4322
Burger King - 3500 South Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67217 (316) 243-0429
Wendy's - 3541 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS 67217 (316) 943-5600
Bionic Burger - 2404 S Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67217 (316) 942-9991
Subway - 3451 S Meridian St, Wichita, KS 67217 (316) 946-0044
Dinner Spots
O'Malley's Irish Pub - 2405 W 31st St S, Wichita, KS 67217 (316) 260-2562
N & J's Mediterranean Café - 5600 E Lincoln St, Wichita, KS 67218 (316) 681-3975
El Mexico Café - 2544 S Seneca St, Wichita, KS 67217 (316) 558-8220
Great Wall Restaurant - 1812 S Seneca St Ste 410, Wichita, KS 67213 (316) 264-6868
Applebees - 4760 S Broadway St, Wichita, KS 67216 (316) 522-5525
Bella Vita Bistro - 120 N West St Ste 2, Wichita, KS 67203 (316) 941-4500
The Fusion Restaurant - 1812 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67203 (316) 558-5311
Chisholm's American beef & Ale House - 2098 S Airport Rd, Wichita, KS 67209 (316) 945-1966
Crash Space Coordinator - Robert the Scot
Contact info: Rbotkin2@cox.net
Cell: 620-474-3515
Limited space is available on a first come first served basis.
Holiday Inn Express - 4860 South Laura Street, Wichita, KS 67216 (316) 558-8001
Super 8 - 4848 S Laura St, Wichita, KS 67216 (316) 448-8427
Days Inn & Suites - 4875 S Laura St, Wichita, KS 67216 (316) 500-7618
Best Western - 321 S Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 265-7711
Quality Suites - 658 Westdale Drive, Wichita, KS 67209 (316) 945-2600
Clarion Hotel and Suites - 5500 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS 67209 (316) 943-2181
Motel 6 - 5736 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS 67209 (316) 945-8440