The Barony of the Althing presents
Seasons of the Sword Summer Event
sponsored by the Ealdormere Academy of Defense

Join the Academy of Defense in the Canton of Caldrithig, for an afternoon full of teaching, tourneying and testing your skills. Fencers of all skill levels welcome!
Featuring
- a class on longsword led by Lord Rodrigo Berenguer
- sparring time to work through the class content
- a tournament to round out the day
Gallery space is available for spectators and non-combatants to observe the tournament and socialize.
This event is an afternoon to build your fencing skills. It doesn’t include lunch or feast.
Saturday, July 12th, 2025, 11.45 am to 4:00pm
Bells Corners United Church 3955 Old Richmond Rd, Ottawa Ontario Link to Google map
The site is in Ottawa – site of past Feasts of the Hare, has adjascent offstreet parking, changing space in the washrooms, access to water for drinks and water bottles.
No kitchen access at this event: for hot drinks please BYO (electric) kettle and tea or coffee.
The site is accessible by public transit, including buses 57 and 68.
Fees
No advance registration required! Pay at the door.
- $10 for members
- $20 for non members
- Under-18s are free
Staff
- Steward: Lorette de Chasteauneuf (L. Hine) frozenfibers@gmail.com
- Gate: Philomena Lancione themenasaur@gmail.com
- Marshal in charge: Gavin MacAidan
- Academy praeceptor: Genevieve la flechiere eaod.praeceptor@gmail.com