ARMOURED TOURNAMENT
The armoured tournament showcases combat by fighters in the heavy armour of the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries. The weapons are restricted to pole weapons only, and fighters will be expected to compete without shields, using their armour as protection from blows.
The Armoured competition is a heavy tournament, fought in full plate armour and with metal helmets to protect the head. Armoured Knights from all over New Zealand will be pitted against one another until there is one clear winner. That fighter will be awarded the prize for Armoured Champion, 2009.
Specifications: Pole Weapons only may be used. This includes hammers, bardiches, spears and axes. Medieval Half-Armour required, full harness preferred. Heavy tournament rules apply. Combatants Weapons, Armour and Dress must approximate the period 1300-1600AD