Armoured Combat
There will be WAR morning and afternoon on Saturday.
We expect the war will include a variety of scenarios from field battles to town sieges, bridge battles and the like, with a mixture of combat styles. Some heavy only, some combat archery and some with equestrian.
Baron Sir Jon Dai of the Lane is the Marshal-in-Charge of Border War 20256 Sir Jon will be working with Heavy, Rapier, Archery marshals to ensure a good range of activities and a balance between old favourites and interesting new scenarios.
Archery
There will be Combat Archery in several of the war scenarios and Target Archery at the Butts.
Archery at the Butts will be scheduled for Friday afternoon and Saturday.
Rapier
There will be a Rapier field at the Village Green, beside the Great Hall. Classes and practise bouts can be held on Friday & Saturday.
Equestrian
There will be no equestrian activities in 2026, although Teneg Yagaan may have her horse and cart present.
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING SOMETHING TO ADD TO THE WAR CHEST.
***PLEASE NOTE***
Weapons in Victoria
Victorian Law requires anyone bringing weapons into the state to carry with them a police permit.
You will find the Individual Application for Chief Commissioner Prohibited Weapons Approval form at this url:
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-12/VP1206.pdf
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Please go to the WAR BANDS information page for details of how the War Bands Competition works.