Knights of Valour
The Knights of Valour jousting troupe has the resources and equipment necessary for the accurate and authentic representation of the days of Knights from past to present times. They have tournament shows designed specifically for children's education.
Their resources include horses, costumes, armour, weapons, and intimate knowledge of medieval warfare.
As an active joust troupe, they fully encourage young people to read and research the Medieval Age. But how many of them can get first-hand information from a Knight who has competed in a real jousting tournament? Through the Knights of Valour, this is possible! With a large display of authentically reproduced weapons and armour, the history of each piece, along with its advantages and weaknesses in tournament or warfare, are discussed.
Their resources include horses, costumes, armour, weapons, and intimate knowledge of medieval warfare.
As an active joust troupe, they fully encourage young people to read and research the Medieval Age. But how many of them can get first-hand information from a Knight who has competed in a real jousting tournament? Through the Knights of Valour, this is possible! With a large display of authentically reproduced weapons and armour, the history of each piece, along with its advantages and weaknesses in tournament or warfare, are discussed.
Educational Day
School Groups and Tours
Friday, May 31, 2019
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
School Groups and Tours
Friday, May 31, 2019
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
TJ Stables Welcomes
KNIGHTS OF VALOUR
who present
“WARRIORS THROUGH ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS”
2019 Educational Tour
Past experience has shown how extremely busy you, our educators are, so we are providing all the information you have requested previously in a format that will have all you need in one place & reduce time spent trying to find it.This may be printed out so you can share with other contacts and use as a reference when needed.
* * *FAQ: What is the “NEW” show?-The ‘Warriors Through Ancient Civilizations” tour now reflects changes made to the Grade 4 curriculum which may also be of value to grades other than just 4.
Basic Educational Event Outline:
Morning Portion of the Day:
From Alexander the Great, we travel through the Greek, Roman eras & end with the Medieval Age.- Era-appropriate armour, weaponry plus the excitement of gladiator games, a chariot run, sword fights, and Medieval tournament-style mounted games, light & heavy armour jousting will be experienced. Please note we are a full-contact troupe, not a dinner theater show. This is the “Real” thing! Our Birds of Prey portion begins with falconry from the days of Genghis Khan traveling through to the Middle Ages showing various raptors in flight.
Afternoon Portion of the Day:
Knights of Valour staff will divide the audience (keeping schools together) into smaller groups to attend our “Educational Pods” which are designed for more depth of knowledge in specific areas & a closer look at the various characters & equipment used throughout the show. Kids can touch & ask questions at this point.
The Educational Pods:
1. Siege Weapons: Our very own Trebuchet will be discussed & demonstrated with some students having an opportunity to try out our ‘mini’ versions.
2. Arms & Armour: In addition to our Medieval arsenal of weaponry & armour, we will add aspects of Egyptian, Macedonian & Roman styles – from the Bronze age to the Iron age.
3. Evolution of the War Horse: Horses will be on display & the progression of use of war horses will be discussed from the history of Ulysses, through the Romans to the Medieval Age of the mounted Knight. The most important bond between warriors & their trusted steeds will be expanded upon.
4. Birds of Prey: A closer look & deeper history /demonstration of how important these raptors were both in sport & war throughout more ancient times up to the Medieval Era.
5. Warriors of the Past: Discussion of the ancient civilization warriors–their status in the feudal systems –their training –their day-to-day lives & other relevant information giving students an idea of the hardships and honours for these real-life men & women who were not video characters.
"The Knights of Valour capture the very essence of medieval jousting and are also a highly effective educational tool." "The Knights of Valour bring the Middle Ages to life in a spectacular fashion."
Dr. Julian Siggers ~ Royal Ontario Museum
"It's like having a real Knight come to life right before their eyes." "Its educational value is immeasurable."
Lou Seiler ~ Director of Marketing - Casa Loma
KNIGHTS OF VALOUR
who present
“WARRIORS THROUGH ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS”
2019 Educational Tour
Past experience has shown how extremely busy you, our educators are, so we are providing all the information you have requested previously in a format that will have all you need in one place & reduce time spent trying to find it.This may be printed out so you can share with other contacts and use as a reference when needed.
* * *FAQ: What is the “NEW” show?-The ‘Warriors Through Ancient Civilizations” tour now reflects changes made to the Grade 4 curriculum which may also be of value to grades other than just 4.
Basic Educational Event Outline:
Morning Portion of the Day:
From Alexander the Great, we travel through the Greek, Roman eras & end with the Medieval Age.- Era-appropriate armour, weaponry plus the excitement of gladiator games, a chariot run, sword fights, and Medieval tournament-style mounted games, light & heavy armour jousting will be experienced. Please note we are a full-contact troupe, not a dinner theater show. This is the “Real” thing! Our Birds of Prey portion begins with falconry from the days of Genghis Khan traveling through to the Middle Ages showing various raptors in flight.
Afternoon Portion of the Day:
Knights of Valour staff will divide the audience (keeping schools together) into smaller groups to attend our “Educational Pods” which are designed for more depth of knowledge in specific areas & a closer look at the various characters & equipment used throughout the show. Kids can touch & ask questions at this point.
The Educational Pods:
1. Siege Weapons: Our very own Trebuchet will be discussed & demonstrated with some students having an opportunity to try out our ‘mini’ versions.
2. Arms & Armour: In addition to our Medieval arsenal of weaponry & armour, we will add aspects of Egyptian, Macedonian & Roman styles – from the Bronze age to the Iron age.
3. Evolution of the War Horse: Horses will be on display & the progression of use of war horses will be discussed from the history of Ulysses, through the Romans to the Medieval Age of the mounted Knight. The most important bond between warriors & their trusted steeds will be expanded upon.
4. Birds of Prey: A closer look & deeper history /demonstration of how important these raptors were both in sport & war throughout more ancient times up to the Medieval Era.
5. Warriors of the Past: Discussion of the ancient civilization warriors–their status in the feudal systems –their training –their day-to-day lives & other relevant information giving students an idea of the hardships and honours for these real-life men & women who were not video characters.
"The Knights of Valour capture the very essence of medieval jousting and are also a highly effective educational tool." "The Knights of Valour bring the Middle Ages to life in a spectacular fashion."
Dr. Julian Siggers ~ Royal Ontario Museum
"It's like having a real Knight come to life right before their eyes." "Its educational value is immeasurable."
Lou Seiler ~ Director of Marketing - Casa Loma
Frequently Asked Questions:
FAQ: Do you make visits to individual schools or classrooms? -Due to cost of transport & trying to fit visits into our Tour schedule, we no longer visit schools but encourage them to participate in one of our educational events as they contain much more educational & excitement value for your dollar.
FAQ: How do the schools register to attend our events? Registration Protocol:-Please refer to our 2014-2015 Registration Form for detailed information.-Online registration is preferred&the newly designed forms make it easy & fast.-Responding to educator’s requests, we have lowered the maximum # of attendees to avoid crowding , while also making the Pod groups smaller. -It is wise to give 2nd date options in case the 1st choice is sold-out.
FAQ: How much does it cost to attend a KOV educational event? Fees:The cost for 2014 is ($15.93 + 2.07HST) = $18.00 per person.-This fee applies to ALL attendees except those 2 yrs.and under from homeschooling groups.-We are now allowing 2 teachers & 3 parent chaperons to attend free of charge.
FAQ: How and when is payment made? Payment Protocol:-Upon e-mail confirmation of your booking you will be given a specific time & date by which we must receive your final total# of attendees.-An invoice reflecting such will be sent the following day showing the amount of the cheque/money order to be processed.-All cheques are to be made out to “The Knights of Valour” & are due on the day of the event (except by prior special arrangement).There will be a reduction for those who cannot attend due to illness or injury only). It may be a good idea to have a couple of people on stand-by just in case.We will allow additional attendees only if there is still room available.-Your receipt will be emailed to the school before the end of that day’s event.
FAQ: What is your cancellation policy? Cancellation Policy:-Once registration is confirmed, your group is booked for the event.-If you cancel the entire group up to 30 days prior to the event, there is no charge.-Cancellation of an entire group less than 30 days before the event will be charged the full amount of the invoice.
FAQ: What happens during inclement weather conditions at outdoor event locations? Weather Conditions:-Our shows are “rain or shine” as long as it is safe for all (ie. Thunder &Lightning)-As each venue is different, we cannot guarantee full coverage but during bad weather we will try to make sure students & teachers are protected as best we can.-For outdoor venues, please have everyone bring garbage bags or thin outdoor cushions to sit on the ground. Not all these facilities have bleachers/seating or will allow them to be brought in.
FAQ: How many & who should be in charge of communication with the KOV? Teacher Contacts:-Please use at least 2 teacher/principal/secretary contacts in case of emergencies, illness or absenteeism close to the event date to make sure all deadline requirements are fulfilled &possible communication misunderstandings are avoided.
FAQ: What happens when we arrive__what do we do__where do we go?Arrival Protocol:-Shows begin precisely at 10:00a.m. & end at 2:00p.m.allowing use of regular school buses for many schools.-Upon arrival, remain on your bus as a Squire or Knight will come aboard and ‘kidnap’ the main contact teacher who will be escorted to our registry podium. She/he will then pay the ‘ransom’, paperwork will be checked. The Educational Pod Schedule &Map for your group will be provided at that time.-Your group will be escorted to an area where basic ground rules for that particular venue will be given after which you will be escorted to the main arena area & seated.
FAQ: How is seating arranged? are seats reserved? Can we choose where we want to sit? Seating Arrangements:-With rented facilities, each has different seating options available. Most are bleachers, so reservations are not possible.-We seat the first arrivals at one end of the arena working our way to the other end keeping each class/group together. As our show uses the entire arena,everyone gets a good view. We ask for your patience as these are not our facilities so we do the best with what is available.
FAQ: Do you have souvenirs for sale & what is the price range? Merchandise:-We will have assorted event-appropriate items for sale ranging from $1.00 up to $70.00-Note we accept cash only, so please come prepared.-Because we are on tour, we never know what will be available as we may sell-out of some items & not be able to have them replaced in time for the next show or at all.FAQ:How should students dress for the educational events?Costumes:-We encourage attendees to dress in appropriate period costume to enhance the immersion experience & so they will qualify to be chosen as a representative of the “King’s Court”.....also because it is just plain fun to be able to dress up!-Be sure to dress appropriately for the outdoor events in case of undecided weather conditions.
FAQ: What is the King’s Court? The King’s Court:-Our Lord Marshal will choose & discuss the importance/status of each of the following:1-King:1 –Queen:1-King’s Knight:2 –Ladies –in-Waiting:1 –Jester:1-Male Peasant:1 –Female Peasant-They will be seated on a special dais to oversee the morning show & preside over the various fighting, games and joust tournaments.-Each will be given a special prop to wear/hold during their court-time. (These will be returned to us at the end of the morning show& are the property of the KOV).
FAQ: What do we do for lunch_ is food available at the event_ what can we bring?-Please bring your own lunches as none is provided at our educational events. Food should be hand-held & able to be eaten quickly as time between the morning & afternoon shows is short.-You may need to eat on the bleachers or on the ground as not all venues have lunchrooms available.-Please be considerate of these venues in regards to garbage & take your refuse home or use the provided bins.-We do not wish to be refused the use of these venues for future events due to messes. We thank you for your cooperation.
FAQ: What is a“private event”?-This refers to our educational shows which are open to schools, home-schooling groups and those relatives (parents, grandparents etc.) who wish to take their students out of school for the day to attend our school show. All must still use the same registration process as we need to track #’s keeping below the maximum.
FAQ: What is a”public event"?-This refers to Ren Faires, Festivals or our Evening Shows &are open to the public. Unless marked otherwise, tickets are $15.00/person (2yrs & under are free). Tickets are sold at the door (no reservations) & show begins at 7:00p.m.sharp. -These shows are for entertainment value& do not include our educational content.
FAQ: What happens to items that are left behind following an educational event?-All found items will be left on the venue premises....please contact the venue for info’.-Tell your students to keep close track of all cameras, lunch bags, back packs & clothing items.You’d be amazed at what gets left behind!
***We hope this has given you,our educators,the information required while saving your precious time,so you can easily plan your Educational Field Trip with the Knights of Valour. Should there be anything that we have missed, please do not hesitate to contact us at: Christine@knightsofvalour.ca or: Christine: (519) 428-2498
The entire Knights of Valour Troupe look forward to meeting your classes and amazing all with our brand-new “Warriors Through Ancient Civilizations”Tour. See you at one of the venues listed! Looking to furthering education through an exciting experience,“Lady Christine”Duchess of Norfolk Knights of Valour
FAQ: How do the schools register to attend our events? Registration Protocol:-Please refer to our 2014-2015 Registration Form for detailed information.-Online registration is preferred&the newly designed forms make it easy & fast.-Responding to educator’s requests, we have lowered the maximum # of attendees to avoid crowding , while also making the Pod groups smaller. -It is wise to give 2nd date options in case the 1st choice is sold-out.
FAQ: How much does it cost to attend a KOV educational event? Fees:The cost for 2014 is ($15.93 + 2.07HST) = $18.00 per person.-This fee applies to ALL attendees except those 2 yrs.and under from homeschooling groups.-We are now allowing 2 teachers & 3 parent chaperons to attend free of charge.
FAQ: How and when is payment made? Payment Protocol:-Upon e-mail confirmation of your booking you will be given a specific time & date by which we must receive your final total# of attendees.-An invoice reflecting such will be sent the following day showing the amount of the cheque/money order to be processed.-All cheques are to be made out to “The Knights of Valour” & are due on the day of the event (except by prior special arrangement).There will be a reduction for those who cannot attend due to illness or injury only). It may be a good idea to have a couple of people on stand-by just in case.We will allow additional attendees only if there is still room available.-Your receipt will be emailed to the school before the end of that day’s event.
FAQ: What is your cancellation policy? Cancellation Policy:-Once registration is confirmed, your group is booked for the event.-If you cancel the entire group up to 30 days prior to the event, there is no charge.-Cancellation of an entire group less than 30 days before the event will be charged the full amount of the invoice.
FAQ: What happens during inclement weather conditions at outdoor event locations? Weather Conditions:-Our shows are “rain or shine” as long as it is safe for all (ie. Thunder &Lightning)-As each venue is different, we cannot guarantee full coverage but during bad weather we will try to make sure students & teachers are protected as best we can.-For outdoor venues, please have everyone bring garbage bags or thin outdoor cushions to sit on the ground. Not all these facilities have bleachers/seating or will allow them to be brought in.
FAQ: How many & who should be in charge of communication with the KOV? Teacher Contacts:-Please use at least 2 teacher/principal/secretary contacts in case of emergencies, illness or absenteeism close to the event date to make sure all deadline requirements are fulfilled &possible communication misunderstandings are avoided.
FAQ: What happens when we arrive__what do we do__where do we go?Arrival Protocol:-Shows begin precisely at 10:00a.m. & end at 2:00p.m.allowing use of regular school buses for many schools.-Upon arrival, remain on your bus as a Squire or Knight will come aboard and ‘kidnap’ the main contact teacher who will be escorted to our registry podium. She/he will then pay the ‘ransom’, paperwork will be checked. The Educational Pod Schedule &Map for your group will be provided at that time.-Your group will be escorted to an area where basic ground rules for that particular venue will be given after which you will be escorted to the main arena area & seated.
FAQ: How is seating arranged? are seats reserved? Can we choose where we want to sit? Seating Arrangements:-With rented facilities, each has different seating options available. Most are bleachers, so reservations are not possible.-We seat the first arrivals at one end of the arena working our way to the other end keeping each class/group together. As our show uses the entire arena,everyone gets a good view. We ask for your patience as these are not our facilities so we do the best with what is available.
FAQ: Do you have souvenirs for sale & what is the price range? Merchandise:-We will have assorted event-appropriate items for sale ranging from $1.00 up to $70.00-Note we accept cash only, so please come prepared.-Because we are on tour, we never know what will be available as we may sell-out of some items & not be able to have them replaced in time for the next show or at all.FAQ:How should students dress for the educational events?Costumes:-We encourage attendees to dress in appropriate period costume to enhance the immersion experience & so they will qualify to be chosen as a representative of the “King’s Court”.....also because it is just plain fun to be able to dress up!-Be sure to dress appropriately for the outdoor events in case of undecided weather conditions.
FAQ: What is the King’s Court? The King’s Court:-Our Lord Marshal will choose & discuss the importance/status of each of the following:1-King:1 –Queen:1-King’s Knight:2 –Ladies –in-Waiting:1 –Jester:1-Male Peasant:1 –Female Peasant-They will be seated on a special dais to oversee the morning show & preside over the various fighting, games and joust tournaments.-Each will be given a special prop to wear/hold during their court-time. (These will be returned to us at the end of the morning show& are the property of the KOV).
FAQ: What do we do for lunch_ is food available at the event_ what can we bring?-Please bring your own lunches as none is provided at our educational events. Food should be hand-held & able to be eaten quickly as time between the morning & afternoon shows is short.-You may need to eat on the bleachers or on the ground as not all venues have lunchrooms available.-Please be considerate of these venues in regards to garbage & take your refuse home or use the provided bins.-We do not wish to be refused the use of these venues for future events due to messes. We thank you for your cooperation.
FAQ: What is a“private event”?-This refers to our educational shows which are open to schools, home-schooling groups and those relatives (parents, grandparents etc.) who wish to take their students out of school for the day to attend our school show. All must still use the same registration process as we need to track #’s keeping below the maximum.
FAQ: What is a”public event"?-This refers to Ren Faires, Festivals or our Evening Shows &are open to the public. Unless marked otherwise, tickets are $15.00/person (2yrs & under are free). Tickets are sold at the door (no reservations) & show begins at 7:00p.m.sharp. -These shows are for entertainment value& do not include our educational content.
FAQ: What happens to items that are left behind following an educational event?-All found items will be left on the venue premises....please contact the venue for info’.-Tell your students to keep close track of all cameras, lunch bags, back packs & clothing items.You’d be amazed at what gets left behind!
***We hope this has given you,our educators,the information required while saving your precious time,so you can easily plan your Educational Field Trip with the Knights of Valour. Should there be anything that we have missed, please do not hesitate to contact us at: Christine@knightsofvalour.ca or: Christine: (519) 428-2498
The entire Knights of Valour Troupe look forward to meeting your classes and amazing all with our brand-new “Warriors Through Ancient Civilizations”Tour. See you at one of the venues listed! Looking to furthering education through an exciting experience,“Lady Christine”Duchess of Norfolk Knights of Valour