Sponsoring list fields

[cormac]

At QC on Sunday, quite by accident, my lady and I assumed ownership and responsibility for one of the list fields. We supplied the fighters, consorts, marshals and list runners with shade and refreshment, and a good time was had by all.

I think this idea may really benefit the kingdom, and propose that baronies and major households consider "sponsoring" their own field for kingdom events, on a volunteer basis; providing a banner, herald, marshals and list runners (if they've got 'em) and hospitality. It would drastically ease the burden of Bellows and the KEM, make the day a lot easier on the fighters and consorts, and (especially for Crown Tourney) introduce some of the lesser-known aspirants to the Crown to their populace. It would also instill pride in the group, as instead of "on the Or field" or "on the field picnicky" the heralds would cry "on the Angels field" or "On the Hospitallers field."

Though the minimum number of fields wouldn't be impacted, assuming there were enough volunteers to fill the fields before this idea came about, the maximum number of fields could be increased as more groups wish to sponsor a field, making the tournaments run that much faster.

I put it out for discussion: what do you think? Would there be interest in voluntary sponsoring of fields for kingdom events?

Comments

[annecathryn.livejournal.com]

I think that this discussion might benefit from a consultation with the present Bellows Herald, and a certain Earl Marshall of Caid and the lovely Sir Kolfinna will tolerate the tongue in cheek.

Seriously, It gave me some vested interest in what was going on in the Eric and I am not a fighter person. I got to meet two of the most charming young ladies who were running cards to Lists, and I got to hear about the different fighters from their consorts which was an education.

I got to take care of you (like I'm going to stop doing that?) and I got to hear other people's ideas of what we can do with our new house.

It was a blast to serve my Kingdom in such a non-stressful way.

I plan on supporting a fighting eric again if the baronies don't steal them all.

[matrygg.livejournal.com]

I like it in the abstract, but I have to admit I worry that it will become another in group/out group thing...one of the things I've noticed about Caid is that it really seems to be more a series of interrelated subgroups (households, guilds, fighting bands, etc) rather than a single entity, and I'm leery of anything that can be used to further that even if it wasn't intended as such.

[kottr.livejournal.com]

Interesting idea. Going to be at Gyldenholt? We can talk then...

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[beathog.livejournal.com]

I think it's an interesting idea, as well. It certainly doesn't seem exclusionary to me, as sponsoring a field need not imply others cannot volunteer to assist the sponsoring group. It sounds fun! Thank you, both, for your continued generosity.