MJTA 2019 STATE JOUSTING

The Maryland Jousting Tournament Association 2019 MARYLAND Proudly Presents CHAMPIONSHIP JOUST The SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:00 a.m. - Track & Registration Opens 2019 Maryland State Jousting 9:45 a.m. - Track Closes - Assembly of Parade Participants 10:00 a.m. - Grand Parade of and Maids Championship (Bob Enfield—Parade Marshall) - - - -- - - National Anthem Invocation—Peter Cochran Memorial Walk Charge to the Knights and Maids—Mike Virts After Parade - - October 5, 2019 Coronation Ceremony - 10:00 AM Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds Crownsville, Maryland

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President’s Message 2019 Table of Contents ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... - ...... - ...... ...... ...... ...... ... ...... - ...... ...... - ......

IMPORTANT PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN CROSSING THE TRACK.

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HONOR ROLL OF MARYLAND STATE CHAMPIONS Note of Thanks — — — — — — — — — — -— — —

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HONOR ROLL OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONS FROM MARYLAND

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2019 MJTA Sponsors Maryland's Official State Sport Jousting is the oldest equestrian sport in the world. During the Middle Ages, it was actually a form of waging war. However, with the invention of gunpowder, the art of jousting a person bodily from his or her mount was soon outmoded. The tournament field thus became a place of sport. Men began spearing small rings with their instead of one another and the game soon developed into one requiring great skill, good fellowship, and fine horsemanship; yet the pageantry, the color, and the traditions of the Medieval Ages prevailed, and in the countries of England and France, jousting first became civilized. This modern form of jousting is known as "The Ring Tournament" and was introduced here when Cecil Calvert, the First Lord , established a colony in St. Mary's City in 1632. The sport was a favorite of the Calvert Family, and the family coat of arms (recognized by us today as the obverse side of the Great ) depicts Cecil Calvert, attired in armor and mounted on a charger along the sandy beaches of

Maryland's shoreline. Jousting is a sport synonymous with Maryland history. It has survived in Maryland since the founding of the original colony. The people of Maryland enjoy this sport because of its colorful, friendly, traditional aspects. Men, women and children participate often in the same classes, and always under the same set of standard rules. A Maryland Jousting Tournament is unique in its own right, and depicts the motto of the Those Remembered - 2019 Great Seal of Maryland. It is indeed a sport of “Manly Deeds and Womanly Words”. ¨ - During the special February session of the Maryland ¨ - legislature in 1962, the Honorable Henry J. Fowler Sr., ¨ –- Delegate from St. Mary's County, ¨ - introduced a bill into the Maryland House of Delegates ¨ - giving recognition to the sport of jousting as the Official State Sport of Maryland. This bill passed ¨ - both chambers of the Legislature by an overwhelming vote and was signed into law by Governor J. Millard Tawes. Thus, as of June 1, 1962, Maryland became the first state in the United States to adopt an official state sport. We are proud of the honor and of the opportunity to present for the fine people of Maryland, as well as the tourists and visitors from other states, what we proudly hail as the Official State Sport of Maryland.

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Jousting Information The Jousting Tournament The Tournament A traditional ring joust -- a test of skill and horsemanship where riders pass through a series of arches, attempting to three dangling rings and present them to the judges. There are three regulation rides for three rings, allowing a or maid to capture nine rings for a perfect score. Ring diameters range from one and three quarters inches for novices to one inch for professional . jousters. The rider is called to the field or charged, usually with the The Riders words, “The rings are hung, the track is clear, charge Sir Knight/Fair Maid, charge.” The rider then charges his/her down a dirt track laid out beneath three overhanging arches. Carrying the traditional , . he/she tries to spear a ring suspended from each arch. In the Professional, Semi-Professional and Amateur Classes The Title the rider must complete the run in 9 seconds (the Novice Class is not timed). If the rider fails to “make time”, then he/she must re- ride the course, charging only those rings which were speared on the original ride. If time is not met in any succeeding rides in the class, then an automatic score of zero is given for that ride, and there is no re-ride. The rider can elect to “lower the lance” one time only in a Tack and Attire class if he/she chooses. The rider then may re-ride the course for the arches he/she lowered on. If he/she is successful in taking all three rings they are escorted - back to the paddock to some accompanying music. The rings are removed from the lance by the ring steward and the score entered on the score sheet. If after the three rides more than one knight/maid lances nine rings (or have the same number of rings) a tie is declared, and additional rides are called. This continues until the tie is broken. If the tied riders have nine rings, the ride-off starts on a ring 1/4 inch smaller. In the event that 2 or more riders catch 3 rings; the size of ring is reduced 1/4” and they ride until the tie is broken. - This procedure continues until the final ride and the victor is proclaimed. The Coronation Ceremony is held immediately after The Horse the joust. The winning knight/maid steps forward to claim his/her prize and to place upon the head of the lord/lady of his/her choice the traditional wreath of flowers. .

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The Track Scoring Lead Line Class - Novice Class - rings The Arches - - Amateur, Semi-Professional, and Professional Classes - The Lance - - - The Rings .

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2018 MJTA State Championship Results 2018 Novice Class - - - - 2018 Amateur Class - - - - 2018 Semi-Professional Class - - - 2018 Professional Class - - - -

Maryland State Championship Class

2018 State Champion

Mikayla Miller

Maid of New Castle

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The Mary Lou Bartram The Fawcett Hopkins — Novice Rider Award Youth Rider Award

2018 Fawcett Hopkins Novice Rider Award

Co-Recipients 2018 Mary Lou Bartram

Youth Rider Award

Recipient

Grace Riddile Maid of Little Cove Farm

Alyssa Jastram Marleigh Platzke Maid of Bridle Ridge Maid of Dazzle

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2019 Maryland Jousting Tournament Results The Henry J. Fowler Sr. — Rider of the Year Award

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2018 Henry J. Fowler Sr. ——— Rider of the Year Award — Recipient — -—

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THE MARYLAND JOUSTING Congratulations to the 2019 Maryland Inductees to the National Jousting Hall of Fame: TOURNAMENT ASSOCIATION 2019 OFFICERS

President - Ron Vogel Vice President - Mark Asche Secretary - Barbara Miller

Treasurer - Shannon Allen Statistician - Rick Miller Non-Rider - Peter Cochran Past President - Vicki Betts

We wish to express our thanks to all who have given so generously of their time, financial support and encouragement this year. We are looking forward to the 2020 Jousting Season!

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Best wishes to this year’s riders for success

and safety during the 2019 State Championship Tournament.

From Mark and Michelle Weesner, Mark and Crystal Asche, and Ms. Betty —

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For Jousting Memorabilia and Souvenirs Visit the MJTA Table · T-shirts, Hats, and Patches · Toys · Novelties · Items for all ages Peter Cochran ~ Salesman All proceeds benefit the Maryland Jousting Tournament Association

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COME JOUST WITH US ! !

WELCOME LORDS AND LADIES ALL ! HEED OUR MOCK MEDIEVAL CALL. RETURN WITH US TO DAYS OF OLD, WHEN IT WAS SAID, THE KNIGHTS WERE BOLD.

ENJOY WITH US THE MODERN TREND, WHERE RINGS ARE SPEARED INSTEAD OF FRIENDS. WITNESS TOO THE CHARM AND GRACE AS WELL AS FRIENDSHIP IN THIS PLACE.

WELCOME LORDS AND LADIES ALL. 2018 Maryland State Novice Class Champion Grace Riddile ~ Maid of Little Cove Farm COME JOUST WITH US AND HAVE A BALL !

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- - 2018 Maryland State Amateur Class Champion Marley Enfield ~ Maid of Enfield Farm 29 Jousting is the “OFFICIAL MARYLAND STATE SPORT” MJTA 2019 MARYLAND STATE JOUSTING TOURNAMENT

SEMI—PROFESSIONAL CLASS:

to the 2018 Maryland State Semi-Professional Class Champion Mason Platzke ~ Knight of Turn Around Farm 31 Jousting is the “OFFICIAL MARYLAND STATE SPORT” MJTA 2019 MARYLAND STATE JOUSTING TOURNAMENT

- PROFESSIONAL CLASS:

2018 Maryland State Professional Class Champion Bradley Enfield ~ Knight of Little Antietam 33 Jousting is the “OFFICIAL MARYLAND STATE SPORT” MJTA 2019 MARYLAND STATE JOUSTING TOURNAMENT

MARYLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS:

"MARYLAND STATE CHAMPION"

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The Maryland Jousting Tournament Association would like to thank the Anne Arundel County Fair Board for

allowing and supporting our Maryland State Jousting

Championships today through the use of the grounds.

2019 MJTA FALL MEETING

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Thanks and Best Wishes to All Jousters Thank you for keeping the tradition of jousting alive in Maryland. From the Members and Friends of Christ Church Parish Best wishes for a successful State Championship Tournament. The Calvert County Jousting Tournament

Celebrating its 153rd Year

Christ Episcopal Church 3100 Broomes Island Road St. Mary's County Fair Port Republic, MD 20676 and the Fowler Family www.christchurchcalvert.org

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Calvert County Jousting Tournament Jousting Club Christ Episcopal Church is the oldest church in Calvert County, dating to 1672 and perhaps before. The current We would like to thank the club church, which dates to 1772, is the third church on the site, members for their continued and cost 160,000 pounds of tobacco to build. support and cooperation all Christ Church has been associated with the Calvert County Tournament as far back as 1869, and probably before, season long. We would also like when the Baltimore Sun reported that the tournament was to thank all of the riders who held near the old rectory (parsonage). “After the came to ride, enjoy and tournament, the assembled company adjourned to the rectory and partook of a sumptuous dinner.” participate in our State sport. In 1909 a parish hall was built We especially want to thank in nearby Mutual and hosted the annual tournament and ball all of our brave men and until 1958. The track itself was women in the Armed Forces located on neighboring who make this possible. Harkness Farm. The Calvert County Tournament was the We wish a three-ring lance and safe ride to all! highlight of the social calendar and served as a homecoming for former county residents who returned for the event. The tournament relocated to the grounds of the church when the new parish hall was completed in 1958. The last ball was held in 1965 but the tournament tradition continues at Christ Church along with the annual bazaar, country supper, and organ recitals the last Saturday in August. We look forward to hosting Maryland jousters in 2020. Merkle Family Professional Class Trophy

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Plan to attend the 52nd National Jousting Association Championship Tournament

Saturday, October 12, 2019 (Rain date - Saturday, October 19, 2019) Petersville Farmer’s Woods 3816 Petersville Road Brunswick, Maryland 21758 Novice Class Begins Promptly at 11:00 AM

Thank You for Joining Us Today! In Loving Memory of Leon Enfield If you have any questions about the He loved Jousting and talking with all the riders sport of jousting, our members would and friends. Go forth, ride hard, and let love to answer them. To learn more about jousting sportsmanship rule the day. visit our website: Good Luck, www.marylandjousting.com The Jousting Enfields and Minnicks