Fighter Auction Tournament
The Fighter Auction Tournament is held at Canterbury Faire. The first tournament was held in AS XLII. At the auction, people can bid for the fighters. If a fighter does well in the Tournament, their sponsor also prospers, having an opportunity to select a suitable prize from the items of largesse which are donated to the Fighter Tourney.
The proceeds from the auction are held in a fund by the Barony. People can apply to the Barony for money from this fund to support a project or activity.
When an application is received, a short summary of it will be posted on this page, so that people may be aware of it, and have an opportunity to comment on it.
At the end of the commentary period (typically four weeks), the application is voted on at a monthly meeting of the Baronial Council.
If the application is accepted, this information is also posted on this page, so that people may know of it. This also serves to let people know how much of the fund has been assigned to worthy purposes, and therefore, how much may be still available.
Fighter Auction Tourney Fund Policy
The Fighter Auction Tournament Fund Policy aims to ensure the Fighter Auction Tourney Fund is managed as easily and transparently as possible. This Policy was approved by Council in March 2020, and will be scheduled for a formal review every 5 years. A Word document of the current Charter can be found here.
How to apply for funding
Send an email with your application to the Seneschal, with a copy to the Baron and Baroness, and the Reeve
Your application should cover these topics:
- What do you want the money for? This should be for purchasing some asset, or assisting with funding some event, or other activity of value to your group or the Barony. This part of the application should have some detail, and should show why this funding would be a good thing for the Barony to do.
- How much money are you asking for? An exact figure is best, but perhaps you have only an approximate number or range at the moment.
- When do you expect to need the money? Your project may take some time to happen, so this is an important thing to know.
- Are you also applying to other sources for funding? There is no shame in doing this. A large project may have to call on multiple grants to make it happen. If so, when do you expect to know your success with these other sources?
The Seneschal or Reeve may come back to you ask for clarification, if the details are not altogether clear. This is quite normal.
Perhaps your proposal does not have all the detail ready just yet. You can test the water by sending it in as a “notice of intent”. This might be useful to get some discussion about your application or the project it will be supporting, without having to wait until all the details are worked out.
Applications for comment
These applications have been received and people may comment on them.
Informal commentary can happen through the various SCA discussion groups or other social media. However, the ultimate acceptance decision is based on a vote at Baronial Council. If you have a strong opinion about an application, you need to get your vote to that meeting, either in person, or via a proxy (you will need to advise the Seneschal beforehand of who holds your proxy vote).
| Application Date | Proposal | Amount | Sponsor | Date posted for comment | Planned date for Council vote | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 November 2024 | This proposal seeks funding from the FAT fund for the purpose of improving the paths used at CF to navigate the site, particularly their visibility and recognition. It is proposed that directional signs be made for points where path recognition has been a problem, solar lights be purchased for highlighting important navigational points, and white landscape stones be laid out for clearly delineating major pathways. | $500 | Dauid de Cochrane | 13 November 2024 | 4 December 2024 | Full details of the proposal are available on Google Drive here. |
Current Funded Projects
These are the projects or activities that are currently being funded.
| Acceptance Date | Proposal | Amount | Assigned to | Expected completion date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 January 2023 | Purchase of 3 dozen combat archery shafts for the Baronial archery supplies | $120 | Richard d’Allier | Mid 2023 – awaiting order confirmation | Full details of the proposal were communicated on SG Announce and via all SG Facebook Groups, and will be made available in the December SG Council Minutes. |
Past Funded Projects
These are the completed projects or activities that have been funded, for which records can be found.
| Acceptance Date | Proposal | Amount | Completed by | Completion date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 April 2023 | That the Barony purchase a 12L cider press, and cleaning consumables, for use by our brewers | $325 | Callum | May 2023 | Full details of the proposal are available here, and May 2023 minutes approving the purchase with amendments are available here. |
| 12 Mar 2020 | That Gildenwick’s existing FAT funding allocation be used to underwrite some of the costs of a Collegium in May of this year. | $718.90 | Emrys Greneleaf | May 2023 | Minutes showing Council decision 8 March 2023 to reassign these funds to the 2023 Gildenwick Collegium event, being organised by Emrys Greneleaf are available here |
| May 2022 | Donation of money to Mordenvale to help with costs of Rebuilding after a fire. | $1000 | THL Lowrens as Reeve | July 2022 | Full details of the proposal are available on Google Drive |
| 4 August 2021 | Basic Feast Kit funding for Wildmoor / Frostheath | $513.12 | Lady Ysemay Rede and THL Lowrens | July 2022 | Full details of the proposal are available on Google Drive here. |
| 12 Mar 2020 | That 50% of the funds from this year’s FAT tournament be gifted to the Shire of Adora, who lost fencing equipment in the recent bushfires. | $433.50 | Lord Lowrens as Reeve | August 2020 | This is a gift. We cannot direct that Adora use it in any particular way. The funds have been received with thanks extended for the generous gift. |
Summary of funded items back to 2003 or thereabouts:
Hall/Feast decorations, sobtelties, fort construction, targets, loaner armour and archery kit, children’s support, 50% discount for first-time CF attendees, bell, portable holes and loaner poles for travellers, loaner shields, 2015 Coronation capital items; the Known Worlde Tapestry Tour; Festival flag project; lists support; the laminating pouches, paper and cellophane used for the CF Hall window treatments; sign production and lamination, and the public seating at the foot of the CF stairs.
These are the closed projects that were not funded, for which records can be found.
| Proposal Date | Proposal | Amount | Proposed by | Closed date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2023 | To subsidise an Australian Knight to attend Autumn Crown Tourney [2024] in a teaching capacity, to enable members of the populace to gain skills and training from a teacher that those who are unable to afford the travel to Australia may not otherwise receive. | $900 | Aethelred Devle | 6 November 2024 | This proposal is being presented with two options: – As written and presented – To provide funding for an alternate event in the North Island in 2024 Full funding request details, including November Council discussion, available here. |
| 1 November 2023 | Additional tent poles to extend walls at Canterbury Faire to create extra shade. | $225 | Sigurd Hardrada | 6 November 2024 | Full funding request details available here. |
| 1 November 2023 | Additional trestle tables (proposing 15) for outdoor use – particularly at Canterbury Faire | $1500 | Sigurd Hardrada | 6 November 2024 | Full funding request details available here. |
| August 2020 | Notification of intent to attempt to bring out Duke Marc de Arundel for Canterbury Faire in a Teaching capacity. | TBA | Elena | 6 November 2024 | Was originally planned for 2021, then 2023, but due to Covid is still yet to occur. A revised application will be needed for future consideration. |