Jousting Tournament
Saturday, August 25, 2012
146th Calvert County
Jousting Tournament
Maryland’s Official State Sport
Christ Church
3100 Broomes Island Rd (MD 264)
Port Republic, Maryland 20676
410-586-0565
www.christchurchcalvert.org
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Donations requested for Admission
to Grounds for Tournament & Bazaar
(ages 6 and older)
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Jousting at 12:00noon Church Bazaar – 10:00am to 1:00pm Features: Books, Baked Goods, Toys, Plants, Crafts, and more!(all by parish members) Country Supper – 2:30pm to 6:30pm
Boxed Suppers available – 12:00noon to 6:00pm Fried chicken, deviled crab, ham (choose two), sides, beverages, & desserts. 2011 Meal Prices $20 for Adults; $8 for Ages 6-12 Children age 5 and under accompanied by paying adult eat FREE!
(Crab available only with adult portion.) Boxed Suppers - $20
ABOUT THE CALVERT COUNTY JOUSTING TOURNAMENT
The Tournament is being held for the 145th time in 2011. It is a traditional favorite among riders and spectators in Maryland. Proceeds of the Tournament and associated Bazaar and Country Supper benefit Christ Church. The Tournament is conducted under the auspices of the Maryland Jousting Tournament Association (MJTA).
DIRECTIONS
Once you’ve reached Calvert County, follow MD Route 2/Route 4 until it meets Broomes Island Road (MD Highway 264) about 4 miles south of Prince Frederick or 4 miles north of St Leonard. There is a traffic signal at this T-shaped intersection, and only one direction (south) to choose onto MD Highway 264. Christ Church and its Parish Hall are the first buildings on the left, about one-half mile from the intersection.
ABOUT JOUSTING – MARYLAND’S STATE SPORT
Ring Jousting is the official sport of Maryland. Riders compete as novices, amateurs, semi-pros, or professionals. The object is to “spear” – from horseback – 3 rings hung from 3 successive arches 30 yards apart. Including a 20-yard approach to the first arch, every rider (except in the novice class), must travel the course in 9 seconds or less. Each rider makes 3 charges, seeking a perfect score of 9 rings taken. Rings vary in diameter from 1-3/4 inch to 1/4 inch, with successively smaller sizes used to settle ties.
Additional information: Christ Church, 410-586-0565
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