Media
WorldJoust
Tournaments™ is pleased to welcome the media to the 7th Annual
Tournament of the Phoenix - 2013. Please
present your credentials at the gate for free admittance to
the event, and to collect your Press Pass.
We
encourage you call to make arrangements ahead of time, and
we would be more than happy to accommodate your photography
and/or interview needs and requirements.
The
media are especially invited to the media Preview Day on Friday,
October 18th. The site will be open from 11AM to 3PM, and featured
activities are a mounted Skill at Arms competition, and of
course JOUSTING! Competitors will be amply available for
interviews and photos.
ABOUT
THE EVENT -
The tournament of the Phoenix™ is a two day, six event
sports contest, the original 'extreme' sport. The only event
of its kind in the US, it is one of the most prestigious
events in the world. It is invitational, and only
the most highly skilled competitors are invited to compete
for the coveted Phoenix prize.
Six knights will compete at the Tournament
of the Phoenix 2013. Hailing from the US, England, and
Poland, competitors will accumulate points as they battle
it out in a series of grueling events. An equestrian triathlon,
the tournament will test the combatants' prowess and stamina
as they pit themselves against each other in six events
over the two day competition. Events include foot combat
with axes, mounted melee, and four sessions of jousting.
The popular Festival of History complements
the Tournament, providing a host of activities for
all ages and interests. Costumed
interpreters inhabit fully outfitted period camps spanning
Rome to the Renaissance. With live music, demonstrations
from blacksmithing and falconry to glass blowing and
gladiator combat, this event provides fun, food and excitement
for all that should not be missed!
Returning
for 2013 -
- Skill at Arms competion-
West-coast Equestrian competitors demonstrate their prowess
with lance, swords, spears and other weaponry as they
accumulate points in 9 competition events over 3 days.
- Roman Gladiators! Watch
authentically armoured gladiators fight - 2 demonstrations
a day
- Glasswork - Stained glass and
lampwork demonstrated on site
- Pony rides and petting zoo from
Zoo4You.
- More than 8 registered charities have been
given free spaces to spread the message about their
focus- Make a Wish, Uganda education, animal rescue,
historic horses, birds of prey and more.
- Local artisans- This year,
we’ve made
a commitment to assure most of our vendors are local
artisans. Start
your holiday shopping and support a local artist!
Background
-
The "Tournament of the Phoenix" was named at
the first WorldJoust Tournaments™ event in October
2007. When the Witch Creek fires devastated Southern
California, most of San Diego - including the event organizers
and an early arriving cometitor- were evacuated.and it
seemed the event would have to be cancelled.
A decision was made to put the event
on anyway, and the day of the event hundreds of area
residents turned out to enjoy an entertaining day away from the cares and
worries that had plagued so many. Surrounded by a sea of
smiling faces, English competitor Dominic Sewell declared-
'We thought the fires would defeat us, but instead we have
risen, Phoenix like, from the flames'. And so "The
Tournament of the Phoenix" was named.
Since that first tournament in 2007,
the event has grown, adding more competitions, displays
and exhibitors every year. It has established
itself as a unique and valuable opportunity for students
and their families to experience history.
Media
-
WorldJoust Tournaments™ is pleased
to welcome the media to the 6th Annual Tournament of
the Phoenix - 2013. Please
present your credentials at the gate for free admittance
to the event, and to collect your Press Pass.
We encourage you call to make arrangements ahead of time,
and we would be more than happy to accommodate your photography
and/or interview needs and requirements.
The media are especially invited to the
media Preview Day on Friday, October 18th. The site will
be open from 11AM to 3PM, and featured activities are
a mounted Skill at Arms competition, and of course JOUSTING!
Competitors will be amply available for interviews and
photos.
Competitors begin arriving in
the week prior to the event, and are available for interviews
and commentary. Please contact our offices to determine availability.
For
additional media information, please contact -
Jeffrey
Hedgecock or Gwen
Nowrick at 760-789-2299 or media@worldjoust.com
About the Producers
Video
& News stories about the Tournament:
WorldJoust
Tournament of the Phoenix 2009 - ShowJumping Unplugged TV
Knights
have their day at Jousting Tournament - San Diego Union Tribune,
Oct 26, 2009
Sport
of Jousting (companion video to above)
Video
of the Foot Combat 2009-
Tobias Capwell vs Luke Binks
Dominic Sewell vs Graham Nixon
Jeffrey Hedgecock vs Graham Nixon
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