2013 IKAC Awards

Greetings from Lorenzo il Confuso, Keeper of the IKAC.

Please note that this letter is long, and contains the following information:

Below is the list of Awards given out for the 2013 Season. For the full list please view the Standings page

1. Final Standings
2. Youth Divisions advancements for 2014 (young archers who because of skill are being advanced to a division that is commensurate with their capabilities)
3. Rule changes for 2014
4. Last Note

NOTE:
* --> denotes Division Winners, earn Gold Medallion
** --> denotes Second place winner, or Special Award recipient, earns Silver Medallion

1. Final Standings for 2013:

   OPEN BOW

   1. * AN TIR: 273.33; Alaricus Simmonds: 277; Leogaire mac Lochlainn (Loric): 277; Daffyd de Doake: 266.
   2. ** EAST: 255.67; Rupert the Unbalanced: 299; Ygraine of Kellswood: 240; Thyra Eiriksdottir:228.

   PERIOD BOW

   1. * AN TIR: 237.33; Alaricus Simmonds: 266; Leogaire mac Lochlainn (Loric): 244; David of Tiriane: 202.

   OPEN CROSSBOW

   1. * ATLANTIA: 300.67; Gregge the Archer: 332; Janyn Fletcher: 305; Karl von K�nigsberg: 265

   PERIOD CROSSBOW

   1. * ATLANTIA: 286.67; Gregge the Archer: 364; Seamus McRay: 262; Robert Cameron de Grey: 234.

   IKCAC

   1. * AN TIR: Richard Bentfinger: 302; Deicyn Moel: 286; Jonathan of Vinjar: 194.

   CHILDREN DIVISION

   1. * AN TIR: 104.33; Nickolas de Charme (9):133; Ronan (9): 101; Iain Erskine (9): 79

   YOUTH DIVISION

   1. * EAST: 143.33; Alija (13): 163; Caylie (13): 162; Colette of Berwic (13): 105

   YEOMAN DIVISION

   1. * AN TIR: 115.00; Cassandra (13): 125; ((Rachel Geyer)) (13): 112; Miranda Macandrew (9): 74

   SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT
   A special SILVER Medallion will be awarded to the following participant in the Youth Division:

   • ** Miranda Macandrew (9) of An Tir for superior skill.
     Miranda, due to high scores in 2012 and even higher scores her first try in 2013 in the Children`s Division, was advanced to Youth Division during 2013. Her first score submitted for Youth was 203, and she was then advanced again to Yeoman Division, where she finished in third place for her kingdom, with a score of 108!! It is truly amazing skill for such a young archer, and I am happy to be able to reward her for her efforts and talent.

2. Young Divisions advancements for 2014

   YOUTH DIVISION
   The following archers will be shooting in the Youth Division in 2014:

   • AN TIR
     • Nickolas de Charme (9) - Dragon`s Laire
     • Ronan (9) - Seagirt
     • Iain Erskine (9) - Dragon`s Laire
     • Crystal (9) - Dragon`s Laire
     • ((Beverly LaPierre)) (9) - Dragon`s Laire
     • Logan Anderson (10) - Adiantum
     • Quincy (9) - Dragon`s Laire
     • Dade Duvall (10) - Adiantum
   • EAST
     • Joji (10) East - Stonemarche
     • Jomari (9) - East - Stonemarche
   • LOCACH
     • Elizabeth Sexi (9) - Lochac - Politarchopolis

   YEOMAN DIVISION
   The following archers will be shooting in the Yeoman Division in 2014:

   • AN TIR
     • ((Adora Dunlap)) (12) - Dragon`s Laire
   • ATENVELDT
     • Sophie Strider (13) - Twin Moons
     • Serena (13) - Atenveldt - Twin Moons
   • EAST
     • Alija (13) - Stonemarche
     • Caylie (13) - Stonemarche
     • Collette (13) - Stonemarche
     • Seth of Giggleswick (12) - Malagentia

3. 2014 RULE CHANGES
   1. Period Crossbow division - Period Crossbows may not have a modern style lock nor a modern trigger. They must have a period-style lock and release mechanism. The Lock and Release Mechanism should be documentable to 16th century or earlier. If there is a question about the mechanisms being in period, then the Marshal in Charge of the shoot may request proof or allow its one time use at that event, until proof is provided. Archers using crossbows that might be questioned should be encouraged to bring documentation
   2. All Divisions - Currently, archers use the standard 5-color 60 cm FITA target. Upon request of several IKAC shooters, archers are now allowed to also use 60 cm FITA black/white targets if they wish. These targets can have a more period look. They are commonly used in mundane archery competition for Field Archery at distances from 30-60 yards. They can be bought from most archery distributors, including Lancaster Archery. The Keeper is interested in feedback of the use of these targets, both positive or negative. NOTE: The use of this target is entirely optional. Archers can continue to use the usual FITA 5-color 60 cm target without issues.
   3. IMPORTANT!!: Younger divisions changes:
      • Children division - (2013) age 10 and under --> (2014) age 9 and under
      • Youth Division - (2013) age 13 and under --> (2014) age 12 and under
      • Youth Division - (2013) distances of 10-20-30 --> (2014) distance of 15-20-30
      • An additional note is that archers in the younger divisions may be asked to move to a higher division during the season, at the discretion of the Keeper and Deputy Keeper (when a Marshal fails to do so in keeping with the spirit of the rules) If you have any questions or concerns about the rule changes above, please contact me.
4. LAST NOTE

   I am considering some changes for the 2015 season, and I would welcome your input throughout the season on these topics:

   1. I am concerned about the continuing lack of participation in the iKCAC, and I am wondering whether the IKCAC competition is worth continuing at this point. I would very much like your feedback on this
   2. I have been considering for a while a reworked scoring system that would reward participation, with bonus points added the more scores are submitted. I would very much welcome feedback on this idea, as well as any other ideas that you may have that would encourage participation, and reward archers for putting in the time and effort to shoot multiple IKACs.

   Finally, thanks to all the archers and marshals that took the time and effort to shoot the IKAC for the 2013 season. I look forward to an even better season this coming year. For all questions, issues and comments, please send your emails to ikackeeper@yahoo.com

   I expect the medallions for the 2013 season to be available by the end of March.

   The 2014 Season starts on 1 February 2014.

Shoot well!
- Lorenzo.