Knight tournament - ideas for holding a corporate

Once the competitions between the knights were unusually popular. The tournament was a great way for men to prove themselves, to confirm their knightly status, and for the audience - the opportunity to have fun. And what if you hold a real knight tournament on a corporation dedicated, for example, on February 23rd? And it is better - on March, 8th: and to ladies of heart entertainment entertainment, and on a gift it is possible to save!

Preparation of the stadium

First of all, the tournament will need a suitable place for the competition, or, as it was called earlier, the stadium. It's great if the climate allows you to spend it in nature. In this case, and the arena will be different spacious area, and the rostrum can be arranged directly on the ground, bedding blankets or bedspreads. And for the plausibility around the "battlefield" you can arrange tents, imitating tents. Well, we must not forget that the knight tournaments of the Middle Ages were not without treats. Therefore, around the stadium, you can organize tents with Old Russian food, or quite modern, multinational - as you like.

If during the tournament on the street it is still too cold, the sports, assembly, conference hall or even the hall of the building is suitable. The main thing is for the knights to turn around. In this case, the tribune for spectators can easily be built from chairs or benches. And the arena for "battles" can easily be outlined with chalk or conditionally delimited by any other means. Covered tables with treats will come in handy.

However, the organization of space for the tournament - it's still half the battle, no less important and the equipment of participants, giving them the image of real knights.

Creation of a knightly image

Of course, you can participate in an ordinary suit. Knight with a tie will look very business-like. However, to create the right atmosphere, it's better to take care of special suits. Traditionally, a real knight should be with a helmet and armor. And, of course, with a horse. Today, to buy or rent a suit will not be difficult. But you can collect it from improvised materials. For example, from boxes, pasted with foil. On the head instead of a helmet to wear a regular cap, made also of foil, - it will be fun, and quite believable. And the faithful steed should be depicted from a mop, or from a chair, attaching a horse's head and tail to it. If a lady of the heart has a sense of humor, she will certainly appreciate such sacrifices.

Celebration organization

To knightly tournament was like a competition, and not uncontrollable actions of participants, it is necessary to appoint a herald. He will lead the tournament, establish the order of competitions, fill pauses between them, monitor the implementation of the rules. In other words, you need to choose a host: a specially invited toastmaster or activist from a company that has a sonorous voice. In the first case, the professional himself will prepare all the competitions and the attributes necessary for them. In the second - a ready script can be found on the Internet or write your own.

Competitions in the knight tournament can be very different, and it is not necessary to adhere to historical accuracy, because the main thing is that it's a great mood. Moreover, throughout the history of tournament rules have undergone significant changes. On the corporate side, it is important to hold a knight tournament, the scenario of which minimizes injuries, but will charge positive and support the corporate spirit of the employees.

The approximate plan of the tournament

In the first contest, knights must show themselves. "Ride" on his noble trotter in front of the audience, to present his coat of arms, to name the name with all the regalia. The more pomposity there will be, the more usually, the funnier it turns out. To demonstrate their riding skills, participants can walk through the arena, but not just in a straight line, but with obstacles. For example, a zigzag between placed skittles (or bottles of alcohol, since we are talking about an adult corporation - the excitement will be provided).

In the second contest, you can arrange an imitation of archery, "firing" crumpled paper on targets from the slingshot. However, you can prepare in advance and real bows and arrows, the main thing - do not forget about safety. Throwing a spear (frequent competition in knight tournaments) will successfully replace the game of darts. It is quite possible to arrange and some power contests, such as wrestling (arm wrestling) or heavy lifting. Or running a race, holding hands with a heart - employees of the company.

But do not forget about the cultural component of the tournament, because the knight had to be able to write poetry about a beautiful lady. So, you can give the participants rhymes, which as a result will have to turn into quatrains. Or the task may be to write a portrait of a beautiful lady, but participants will act blindfolded or holding a pencil with their lips.

The final competition can be made "zhyte" - horse-kopeynuyu skibku. However, if a real chivalric tournament would require a fight between the participants, then on the corporate side everything can be much easier, but more fun. For example, the competitor's tasks may include tearing the already mentioned cap from the opponent's head, or pre-gifted to the armor with a present from the lady of the heart (for example, a handkerchief). If the stationery chairs act as horses, coping with the task will not be as easy as it seems at first glance.

At the end of the competition, the winner must be handed a certificate as the best knight. And you can reward him, among other things, with the kiss of a beautiful lady ... dressed up in medieval fashion - quite specific for modern perception. In any case, no matter how and by whom the knight tournament is held, the main thing is that it should be accompanied only by positive emotions!