The World Invitational Joust 2008
'Tournament of the Phoenix'
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November 1 & 2, 2008
Poway Valley Rider's Association, 13446 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway, CA
Amicis prodesse, nemini nocere
To do good to my friends, to injure no one
Triumphantly rising from the ashes of the wildfires which swept San Diego the week prior to the World Invitational Joust 2007, The Tournament of the Phoenix offers joust fans a weekend of excitement as top riders from the US, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand and Norway compete in tests of skill, courage and honour.
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This is an actual competitive sporting event, not a staged show. Competitors wear full harnesses of shining steel plate armour and score points by breaking their 11-foot long lances on the shields of their opponents.
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Single day tickets and weekend long passes available.
A different program each day, don't miss a single thrilling moment!
-Competitive jousting
-Mounted skill at arms
-Hunting games display
-Foot combat
-Meet the knights
-Swordsmanship demonstrations
-Games and activities for the kids
-'Knights' and 'Ladies' costume contest for 12 and under on Saturday
-Live music
-Vendors offering a range of unique, hand crafted items
-An assortment of foods and treats
-Exhibitors in all categories
-Fun for the whole family!
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Tickets on sale now at Worldjoust.com (http://www.worldjoust.com)
Vendor, exhibitor, school info please call 760-789-2299 or email info@worldjoust.com
World Invitational Joust (http://www.worldjoust.com/)
This event is only 20 minutes away from the Escondido Renaissance Faire! It is close enough to hop back and forth, or visit both events on the same day or weekend!
A reminder that this event is coming up fast, and is only 20 minutes from the Escondido Renaissance Festival, [which does not have jousting!]
More than just jousting, this is a real tournament- knights will compete in 7 events over 2 days which will test their horsemanship and prowess with the weapons of a medieval knight- lance, sword, pollaxe and tourney club.
More info, schedules, rules and a list of competitors at World Invitational Joust 2008 (http://www.worldjoust.com)
Newscast from Show Jumping Unplugged.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILXPmlRpYo4
There is some video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwA9endSuAo
And photos here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetsomedayphotos/
And here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/photosbyearl/