Criteria for

Defender Candidates

 
 

The following criteria are the expectations of the Shire for their perspective Defenders.  Please read these over, and decide if you can fulfill the expectations before competing for Defender in the competitions.  You will still be able to participate even if you are not vying for the Defender's honor.

Armored , Rapier & Youth Defenders**

  • Proof of membership is required to compete as a Defender.
  • The Shire discourages dual Defenderships.
  • The Defender may not compete to win two years in a row.
  • The Defender shall maintain livery in a reasonable manner and return it at next years Defenders tourney.
    (If tailoring or repairs are needed we will be glad to help.)
  • The livery shall be the Defender’s to wear for the year they are the Defender.
  • You as the Defender will help plan next years tournament.
  • You will be expected to attend the following years Defenders Tournament to relinquish the title.
  • In our gratitude we grant you entry to any event the Shire of Mt. Edge sponsors or co-sponsors for the year you hold the title.

         **Note: Please contact the Autocrat if you are (or your child is) a candidate for our youth combat defender.

Arts & Sciences Defender

  • Proof of membership is required to compete for Defender.
  • The Shire discourages dual Defenderships.
  • The Defender may not compete to win two years in a row.
  • A Defender candidate may submit up to three entries.
       Each entry will be judged and scored separately.
       Scores will not be cumulative.
       The entry with the highest score will be the candidate entry.
  • Documentation is not required but does add to the overall score if provided.
  • The Shire cannot accept alcoholic beverage entries due to site restrictions.
  • The Defender candidate entry/entries may not have previously won any A&S competition.
  • Defender candidate entry/entries must be your own work.
  • The Defender shall maintain livery in a reasonable manner and return it at next years Defenders tourney.
    (If tailoring or repairs are needed we will be glad to help.)
  • The livery shall be the Defender’s to wear for the year they are the Defender.
  • You as the Defender will help plan next years tournament.
  • You will be expected to attend the following years Defenders Tournament to relinquish the title.
  • In our gratitude we grant you entry to any event the Shire of Mt. Edge sponsors or co-sponsors for the year you hold the title.

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