RAPIER PRACTICES
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Below is a listing of the rapier practices in the kingdom of Caid, grouped by region.
North and Coastal - (includes Bakersfield, Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Fresno)
South - (includes Orange County and San Diego area)
Central - (includes Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and San Gabriel Valley)
East - (includes Las Vegas and the High Desert area of CA (Ridgecrest, Barstow))
West - (Hawaii)
NORTH and COASTAL
(Bakersfield, Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Fresno)
When:
ON HIATUS
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Shire Of Wintermist
Address/Directions:
The practice is being held at a private residence. Please contact Lord Martin for directions.
Contact Info:
Lord Martin Fitzjames
Where:
Via Marina Park, Oxnard, CA.
When:
Sundays (unless they conflict with a major war or event), Noon - 3 p.m.
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Shire Of Darach
Address/Directions:
3301 Keel Way, Oxnard, CA 93030. From the South: Take your favorite path to the North 101, exit at Victoria. Make a left on Victoria. Follow Victoria south to Wooley and make a left on to Wooley. Travel east on Wooley and make a right on Kelp Way, the park will be on your left. From the North: Take the 101 south, exit Victoria and make a left at the light. Then make a right on Victoria and take Victoria south to Wooley and make another left onto Wooley. Travel east on Wooley and make a right on Kelp Way. The park will be on your left.
Contact Info:
Don Eogan Ua Confraich
Where:
Lancaster City Park, Lancaster, CA. (Edwards AFB/Lancaster/Palmdale area)
When:
Sundays, 9 a.m. - Noon
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Barony of Dun Or
Address/Directions:
43011 N. 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534. From the Los Angeles Basin, make your way to the 14 Freeway and head North towards Lancaster. Take the Ave L exit and turn right (east). Turn Left at the next major intersection, 10th St W. Lancaster City Park is just past the COSTCO store on the left. The main entrance to the park is just past the community center. When the entry road curves to left, turn into the parking lot on the right.
Contact Info:
Don Kelan McBride
Where:
Santa Barbara, CA. (University of California, Santa Barbara)
When:
Wednesdays, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Description:
This is an non-sanctioned, non-SCA private practice that is open to all interested parties. Practice is held in the west courtyard of the Theater and Dance building, in grid square E2, of the map at http://www.aw.id.ucsb.edu/maps/ucsbmap.html . Park nearby in Lot 23, or the 22 structure if you prefer; you'll need to buy a $2 permit unless you park in Isla Vista (about a three minute walk).
Address/Directions:
Take Hwy 101 to Santa Barbara. Exit at Los Carneros Rd; turn south (toward the ocean) onto Los Carneros. Follow Los Carneros until it comes to a T at El Colegio; turn right onto El Colegio. Follow El Colegio onto campus, and turn right at the third light onto Ocean Rd. Park in Lot 23 on your left. Avoid spaces marked "enforced at all times".
Contact Info:
Jon Getty
SOUTH
(Orange County Area and San Diego)
Where:
Murdy Park, Huntington Beach, CA
When:
Tuesdays - Starting at 6:30pm
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Barony of Gyldenholt.
Address/Directions:
7000 Norma Drive, Huntington Beach, CA. (map)
Contact Info:
Erasmus "Raz" MacBain, AKA: Big Dickey Kingswood of Longtown
Where:
Allied Gardens Recreation Center, San Diego, CA
When:
Wednesdays, Starting at 6:30 p.m. ; Sundays, Starting at 1 p.m..
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Barony of Calafia.
Address/Directions:
5155 Greenbriar Ave, San Diego, CA. From Los Angeles, take I-5 South to San Diego. At the 5 / 805 split, take the 805 South. In approx. 10 miles, take the exit for I-8 East (towards El Centro), In approx. 2 miles, take the Waring Rd exit. In approx. 1.2 miles, take a left on Greenbriar Rd.
Contact Info:
THL Avenel Kellough
CENTRAL
(Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Valley)
Where:
Recreation Park, Monrovia, CA
When:
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Barony of the Angels.
Address/Directions:
Take the 210 Fwy to Monrovia and exit on Mountain. Go north to Lemon, which is the street just past the YMCA. Turn left on Lemon. The park will be on your left. To get to the driveway, turn left on Shamrock and watch for the driveway.
Contact Info:
Lady Roisin ni Brian
Where:
El Segundo Recreation Center, El Segundo, CA.
When:
Wednesdays, 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Barony of Lyondemere.
Address/Directions:
Practice is located adjacent to the tennis courts, located near the corner of Pine Ave and Sheldon St. (map)
Contact Info:
Lord Marcos de la Cruz
Where:
Verdugo Park and Recreation Center, Burbank, CA.
When:
Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Barony of Altavia.
Address/Directions:
3201 W. Verdugo, Burbank, CA (Located at the corner of California St. and Verdugo Ave.)
From the I-5
Take the Burbank Blvd. exit and turn West. (If you are exiting from South I-5, you will turn right; if you are exiting from North I-5, you will turn left. - Basically, turn away from the mountains.) In about a mile, turn Left at Buena Vista Blvd. In another mile, turn Right at Verdugo. The park will be on the Right at the corner of Verdugo and California in 0.5 of a mile.
From the CA 134
On East 134, take the Pass Avenue exit and turn North. In about 0.5 a mile, turn Right on Verdugo. The park will be on the Left at the corner of Verdugo and California in 0.5 a mile.
Contact Info:
Don Colwyn Stagghorn
EAST
(Nevada and the High Desert area of California)
Note: Interested parties in the Ridgecrest, CA area are encouraged to attend the practice in Rosamond, CA.
Where:
Lorenzi Park, Las Vegas, NV.
When:
Sundays, 9 a.m. - Noon
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Barony of Starkhafn.
Address/Directions:
Lorenzi Park is located between Rancho and Valley View on the south side of Washington Street. The practice is held in the SW corner of the park, right in front of the Nevada History Museum. (map)
Contact Info:
Master Antonius Teasel
WEST
(Hawaii)
Note: The following practices are regularly schedules but may be preempted by other scheduled events and demonstrations. Check the Barony of Western Seas Newsletter (The Runestone) or contact Don Vladimir for any schedule changes.
Where:
Island of Oahu, Kailua, across from Castle Memorial Hospital.
When:
Sundays, 3:30 until dark.
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Barony of the Western Seas. This open Baronial practice at a Pohakapu Park has been Don Claudius' main class location.
Contact Info:
Don Vladimir
Where:
Island of Oahu, Manoa Valley.
When:
Wednesdays, 7-9 pm.
Description:
Lady Uta's Rapier Practice. This practice is hosted by Lady Uta Blackthorne. Normally marshaled by Don Claudius.
Address/Directions:
1090 Aleo Place. On the West (Ewa) ridge of the valley, left off of Manoa Road. Parking is on the street.
Contact Info:
Lady Uta Blackthorne
Where:
The Musketeer Fencing School, Island of Oahu, Manoa Valley
When:
Thursdays, 7-9 pm.
Description:
Musketeer Fencers (USFA/SCA). The Musketeer Fencing School teaches all forms of olympic fencing as well as theatrical fencing and is listed by the USFA. SCA rapier is also taught here. The date of this practice occasionally changes if the marshal's schedule requires it.
Address/Directions:
2426 Armstrong Street, Island of Oahu, Manoa Valley. Take University Avenue off ramp from H1 freeway, past University of Hawaii, past Kamanele Park, right on Armstrong, first driveway on the left (mauka) side. Park at the foot of the stairs. There is ample parking on the property as well as on the street.
Contact Info:
Don Vladimir