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)
Where:
Centennial Park, Bakersfield, CA.
When:
Mondays, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.; Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - Noon;
Thursdays 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Shire
Of Wintermist
Address/Directions:
Directions from the South (Los Angeles): Take CA-99 North.
Exit at Stockdale Hwy/CA-58 E Exit, following the signs to Stockdale Hwy.
Keep left on ramp and turn left on Stockdale Hwy. Turn right on Montclair
St, which is approx. 1 mile from the freeway. Park is on the right
of Montclair. The practice on far side of the park. The easiest
way to get to park is to turn right as soon as you get to the park and
then turn left on the other street that fronts the park. There will
be a parking lot on the left, with picnic tables next to the tennis courts
and basketball courts.
Contact Info:
Lord Martin Fitzjames
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
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
When:
Wednesdays, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Description:
This is an non-sanctioned, non-SCA
private practice that is open to all interested parties. Please
note the $2/night fee to park on campus.
Address/Directions:
From the South: Take 101 to CA 217 and proceed to the
traffic light past the east gate. Turn left at the light, then right
onto UCen Road.
When the road starts to turn, the UCen will be ahead
of you, and the Music Building to its right. Find a parking spot
which is not "Enforced 24 Hours" The courtyard is within the building,
opposite the mini-theater
From the North: Exit the 101 at Los Carneros and head
toward the ocean. Turn left at the light on Mesa Rd, and follow it
through a stop sign and 3
lights. It becomes Lagoon Rd. Follow it to
UCen Rd. and turn right. Follow the main road to the third light,
where you will turn right. When the road starts to turn, the UCen
will be ahead of you, and the Music Building to its right. Find a
parking spot which is not "Enforced 24 Hours". Lot 3 is the closest, and
best during the summer, but usually full during the school year.
The courtyard is within the building, opposite the mini-theater
Contact Info:
Jon Getty
When:
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Barony
of Gyldenholt.
Address/Directions:
7000 Norma Drive, Huntington Beach, CA. (map)
Contact Info:
Meala Caimbeul
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:
Lady Tegan
N'Gavin of Calder
Where:
Arcadia Park, Arcadia, CA.
When:
Tuesdays, 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Barony
of the Angels.
Address/Directions:
The park is on the corner of Huntington Drive and Santa
Anita blvd. in Arcadia. Take the 210 to Arcadia, east of Pasadena,
and exit at Santa Anita Blvd. Take Santa Anita Blvd. South to Huntington
Drive and turn right. Huntington Drive divides into two one-way streets,
with Arcadia City Hall and Police Department on the island between the
streets. To get to the correct parking lot, take a left on the first
street after Arcadia City Hall and then another left back onto Huntington
Drive. The entrance to the northwest corner of the park is on the
right hand side of the street. It can be a bit tricky getting into
the parking lot the first time.
Contact Info:
Senor Lot Ramirez
When:
Wednesdays, 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Barony
of Lyondemere.
Address/Directions:
The El Segundo Recreation Center is located on the corner
of Pine and Eucalyptus streets in El Segundo. The clubhouse (and a patio)
are on the southeast corner of the intersection. The field is southeast
of the clubhouse. (map)
Contact Info:
Lady Cassandre
Nicole Loustaunau
When:
Wednesdays, 7:45-10:00 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
Take the Pass Avenue exit and turn North. (If you
are exiting from East 134, you will turn left; if you are exiting from
West 134, you will turn right.) 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 Robert
Brigantia
When:
The first and third Thursday of each month, 7:00-9:00
p.m.
Description:
This is the rapier practice for the Shire
Of Heatherwyne.
Address/Directions:
Take the 10 Freeway to Euclid Ave. in Upland, which is
located between the 57 and 15 Freeways. Take Euclid north to Foothill
Blvd. Take a right (east) on Foothill and proceed for about 3 miles.
The site will be on your right (south) behind Gretzky's Skating Center.
(If you hit Grove you have gone too far.) Practice is held on the east
side of the park under the parking lot lights.
Contact Info:
Don Njall
Olaf Hagerson
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:
Doña Caitriona
Ghadhalfhada
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
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
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