
Barony of Rising Waters
Proudly Presents
Lady Mary Memorial Tournament – Travel Across the World
20 June 2026
Doors open 9 am
Close 8 pm
Location: Bled Hall
4650 South Service Road, Beamsville, Ontario
Join the Barony of Rising Waters as we celebrate the Lady Mary Memorial Tournament!
This event includes a Prestige Armoured Combat tournament, Prestige Fencing tournament, Archery and Thrown Weapons, and the Scholar’s Tournament for artisans.
Attendees will receive a passport upon entry to the event, with stamps to attest to their visits to different locations.
While we are not planning a feast this year, we are planning for tourney foods from around the globe throughout midday.
Gate
Non-member $35
Member: $25
Youth 17 and under – Free
Lunch: Included in admission. Lunch will be in the form of a Worldwide Tourney Food. Attendees will be able to select from dishes inspired by foods from all over the world. Menu items can be found below.
Schedule
9 am – Doors Open
10:30 am – Opening court/Procession
11 am – Armoured Combat Tournament starts (following end of procession, court close)/ranges open
11:30 am – Silent Auction opens
12 pm – Lunch starts/Fencing Tournament starts
1 pm – Thrown Weapons Tournament starts
1:30 pm – Archery Tournament starts
2 pm – Lady Mary Scholar’s Tournament demonstrations begin
3 pm – Order Meeting (TBC)
4 pm – Silent Auction closes/Newcomer’s Corner begins
5 pm – Court (at Their Majestie’s pleasure)
Event Staff
Event Stewards: Dame Sciath ingen Chaennaig (Trudi Crumpwright)
Tourney Food Coordinator: Baroness Annabelle Makmyllane
Merchant Liaison:
Head Gatekeeper: Countess Genevieve Chastellain d’Anjou
Royalty Liaison:
Fundraising Organizer:
List Coordinators:
- Joanna Herst – Armoured Combat
- Margaret – Fencing
Lady Mary Memorial Tournaments
The Armoured Combat Tournament Format – MIC: Iustus di Cordoba
Fencing Tournament: MIC: Master Albrect
Thrown Weapons Tournament – MIC: Iohn Spooner
Archery Tournament – MIC: Magistra Nika Dimtrieva Doch’Zvesdina
The Mistress Rachael Catherine McLellan Memorial Scholar’s Tournament Details – Coordinator: Dame Sciath ingen Chaennaig
An A&S Tournament in three parts: 1. A completed project; 2. A project to complete at the event; 3. A demonstration or performance at the event. Documentation is appreciated, but not required. Registration to participate is not required. Contact Dame Sciath at risingwater@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Silent Auction
Many items will be available for bidding. Come check out the auction counter and see if anything strikes your fancy! To donate items to this year’s auction, please email Lady Eydis.
Tourney Food Menu –
EU –
- Crepes (butter, cinnamon, sugar)
- Hand pies (mushroom/onion tarts, ground meat/onion hand pies)
NA Indigenous –
- Pemmican (turkey or venison)
- Popcorn
South American –
- Roasted sweet potatoes
Asian –
- Sausage (Sundae)
- Drug Eggs (Mayak Gyeran)
- Fresh fruit skewers (Tangulu)
African –
- Coffee
- Tea
Indian –
- Roasted chickpeas
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Participants engaging in this behavior are subject to appropriate sanctions. If you are subjected to harassment, bullying or retaliation, or if you become aware of anyone being harassed or bullied, contact a seneschal, President of the SCA, or your Kingdom’s Board Ombudsman.
