07/18 Fighter Practice: Heat Delay

Greetings fighters, We are under an Excessive Heat Warning. The Marshals are implementing a delayed start time — Please refrain from fully gearing up and sparring until after 8:00, when the heat index is predicted to drop below 102F. Remember: Go SLOW. Rest OFTEN. HYDRATE. Please take it slow and easy, and hydrate aggressively before, … Read more

07/11 Fighter Practice: Heat Delay

Greetings fighters, We are under a Heat Advisory. The Marshals are implementing a delayed start time — Please refrain from fully gearing up and sparring until after 8:30, when the heat index is predicted to drop below 105F. Remember: Go SLOW. Rest OFTEN. HYDRATE. Please take it slow and easy, and hydrate aggressively before, during, … Read more

06/27 Fighter Practice: Heat Delay; 4th of July Holiday

Greetings fighters, The heat index is still hot this week, but should be dropping this evening. The marshals have consulted, and we are delaying the start of practice until 8PM. We are still under a Heat Advisory until 9PM. Please take it slow and easy, and hydrate aggressively before, during, and after practice. Take breaks … Read more

06/20 Fighter Practice: Heat Cancellation

Greetings fighters, After consultation of weather sources and discussion, both chivalric and rapier practice for today are cancelled. We are sad to have to do so, but the safety of our populace is our foremost concern. The heat index is expected to remain at levels dangerous for activity through the entirety of practice tonight, only … Read more

05/09 Fighter Practice: Weather Cancellation

Greetings fighters, Apologies for the late notice. The marshals lost their coin flip today — the rain has picked up and looks to continue into practice hours. Thusly, we are cancelling fighter practice. Keep an eye open for alternate activities with the Barony. Many populace members will gather for dinner at Nosh and Bevvy. As … Read more

03/21 Fighter Practice: Weather Cancellation

Greetings fighters, Our park is still a puddle after the rain last night and throughout the day, and in the interest of preserving our tendons and other equipment, we shall cancel fighter practice. Keep an eye open for alternate activities with the Barony. Otherwise, we encourage everyone to take this extra time to do your … Read more

02/07 Fighter Practice: Weather Cancellation

Greetings fighters, Our park is a puddle today and in the interest of preserving our tendons and other equipment, we shall cancel fighter practice. Keep an eye open for alternate activities with the Barony. Otherwise, we encourage everyone to take this extra time to do your at-home drills, review fighting videos, or perhaps send the … Read more

01/24 Fighter Practice: Weather Cancellation

Greetings fighters, It is with a chilled and slippery heart that we cancel fighter practice today. Keep an eye open for alternate social activities with the Barony. Otherwise, we encourage everyone to take this extra time to do your at-home drills, review fighting videos, or perhaps send the marshals your suggestions for an indoor fighter … Read more

9/27: Rapier Tiny Tourney at PiP!

Greetings populace, On Tuesday September 27th at Populace in the Park, Don Maelgwyn has arranged with Their Excellencies to sponsor a Tiny Rapier Tournament! He is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his first SCA fighter practice. The format will be a single elimination list fought with single rapier. Please wear garb if you are able! … Read more

September 18 10AM: Ffynnon Gath Joint Martial Practice

Greetings figthters! It’s time for another Bryn Gwlad and Bjornsborg joint fighter practice at the Shire of Ffynnon Gath! BG will provide a marshal-in-charge and loaner gear for rapier fighting. WHEN: 10AM to 3PM Sunday, September 18WHERE: Fischer Park in New Braunfels1935 Hilltop Summit Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Using the McQueeny Rd Entrance, head … Read more

8/30 Fighter Practice: Weather Cancellation

Greetings fighters, It is with a sopping heart that we must cancel fighter practice today. Our deputies have visited the practice site (where it is still raining), and found it flowing with water. We encourage everyone to take this extra time to do your at-home drills, review fighting videos, or perhaps send the marshals your … Read more

Shadowlands Fighter Practice Startup Support: Sunday Aug 28, 5pm

Greetings fighters! The Shire of the Shadowlands in College Station is having their first fighter practice of the new academic year this Sunday, August 28, at 5pm. Let’s go support our cousins in their new year! The location is Lot 100d, which has free parking on weekends. Both chivalric and rapier fighting will be happening. … Read more

UPDATE: 8/23 Weather Cancellation for Fighter Practice, & New Start Time

UPDATE: Due to risk of flooding, both fighter practices have been cancelled for today. Greetings fighters and populace of Bryn Gwlad, Our Fair Barony is beset by storms and flooding! The chivalric and rapier marshals will make a decision as to the safety of having practice by noon tomorrow (August 23rd). Additionally, both fighting practices … Read more

From The Desk of the Knights Marshall

Greetings Chivalric fighters ! The Texas heat has subsided to the point where it is safer to fight earlier in the day. Starting Tuesday Aug 23rd Chiv practice will resume our Normal Practice time of 7pm. Stay Safe and keep hydrating , I will see everyone next Tuesday ! Valgard of York Barony of Bryn … Read more

Marshal’s Corner: Heat Safety

It’s summertime in Ansteorra again! That often means a triple-digit heat index during the day and into our evening fighter practice hours. Let’s talk about heat safety and combat! Everyone must balance their body’s ability to cool itself with their heat exposure. Heat stress or injury results from not being able to maintain a safe … Read more

Artisan & Crafter For the Month of JUNE 

Greetings all and welcome to our series , Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends). Monthly we will interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it !  Now on to the The interview  This month we are chatting with HL Kassandra de Haas. She is an amazing and … Read more

Fighter Practice Canceled: 5/24/2022

Greetings fighters and members of the Bryn Gwlad populace, Due to the rain forecasted during practice time and the severe thunderstorms predicted for the end of practice time, both rapier and chivalric practice are cancelled. Please travel safely, and we look forward to seeing everyone at Steppes Warlord (Facebook link) this weekend! Yours in Service,Nadja … Read more

Offices ~ positions available in the Barony 

Hello Barony we need your help- active play is happening again in our great society ! HUZZAH !! But in order to do all the fun things we must have leaders – to teach , to reach, and to support – please help the Barony you love by volunteering to serve :  These are the … Read more

Monday 7pm CANDLEMAS planning

Tomorrow at 7 pm is the Candlemas meeting. Please join us. There will be a lot of important discussions and we could use all of your input. Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Thank you Sarah Ulfeior Gunn

Todays Yule Reminder

 I will be at pip tonight !! Please bring a roll of holiday wrapping paper, and a package of bows or a roll of tape – all extras will be brought to yule  I also still need garland , any kind, tinsel, green, paper !  Populace In the Park. Every tuesday evening at 7pm Location: … Read more

Marshalls needed !! For Asgardian Fjord Day

Greetings Barony of Bryn Gwlad and Shire of Shadowlands !  Asgardian Fjord Day is Saturday Nov. 6th at Deanville Hall, Farm to Market 111, Deanville, TX We need at least 3 more Martial’s for the Chivalric Melee  Please help support our Fall event and volunteer! You can contact me on Facebook, messenger, Or by emailing me at … Read more

Zombie Tournament : Tuesday Oct 26th 7pm – 10pm

@Beverly Sheffield Park Northwest (PIP)  ~ 7000 Ardath St. ~ go around the pool and we set up between the Basketball court and the Tennis court on the greens ~ As the Veil thins We SCA enthusiast will not go undaunted ~ even if it means we fight the Zombie Apocalypse –  Things to do … Read more

Volunteers needed Click Here !

Greetings Barony ! We have two events ASGARDIAN FIELD DAY & ZOMBIE TOURNAMENT! Asgardian Field day needs gate shifts filled ~ This event will be Nov 6th – This is our Fall Baronial event being held jointly with the Shire of Shadowlands – it will take place at DEANVILLE HALL, Farm to Market rd. 111, … Read more

Fighter Practice and PiP back on! (See you Tuesday, 10/05)

Greetings, Bryn Gwlad! Thank you for your patience and understanding while we waited out the most recent covid spike in the greater Austin area. Austin-Travis County has dropped down to stage 4, so in consultation with the rapier and chivalric marshals, I am reopening Tuesday fighter practice and Populace-in-the-Park. Please make sure you fill out … Read more

Oye’ Oye’ Shadowlands and Bryn Gwlad

We are in need of volunteers for our upcoming joint event !! Please sign up using the following sheet !! If you have never done it, thats okay ! We will train you then you can do it everywhere ! Sign up you know you want to ~ If you have questions please contact Lady … Read more

In-person events are happening! Here is what you need to fill out to participate.

Greetings Bryn Gwlad! In order to comply with society requirements for in person activities, I have created the following form that all participants will need to fill out when attending any local meeting, guild event, practice, or revel. The form asks for your SCA and mundane name as well as a good contact number and … Read more

Bardshal Midsummer Revel

Greetings Barony ~ these are exciting times and we are actually going LIVE PLAY !! June 19th 2021 from 10am to 6pm What a great time to celebrate our friendships and kinships with a day event. We will be able to reacquaint ourselves with our personas, our fighting, and our arts !! The Barony needs … Read more

Virtual Combat Resources!

Have you been searching for a way to keep up your combat skills while we are sheltering in place? Well, SCAdians all around have been putting together online classes, demos, and discussions that you can join in on! Knowne World SCA Virtual Fighter Practice (Facebook Group) SCA Virtual Classroom and Artisan Display (Facebook Group) Virtual … Read more