Days Activities and FAQ
KNIGHTS OF VALOUR
Presents
“WARRIORS THROUGH ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS”
Educational Program
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 of your needs 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.
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FAQ; What is the show?
- The "Warriors Through Ancient Civilizations” tour reflects changes made to the Grade 4 curriculum and has been proven to be of value to all grades and courses up to and including grade 12.
Educational Event Outline:
Morning Arena Performance Portion of the Day:
- Beginning with Alexander the Great, we travel through the Greek, Macedonian and Roman eras along with the Medieval Age.
-Era-appropriate armour, weaponry plus the excitement of gladiator games, sword fights and Medieval tournament-style mounted games, with light & heavy armour jousting will all 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 includes falconry from the days of Genghis Khan traveling through to the Middle Ages showing various raptors in flight where the venue is suitable for safety standards.
Afternoon Portion of the Day:
- Keeping Schools together as best as possible, KOV will divide the audience (please check the schedule received upon arrival) into smaller groups to attend our “Educational Pods”. These "Pods" are designed for more depth of knowledge in specific areas and a closer look at the various characters & equipment used throughout the show. Kids can touch (with supervision) and ask questions during the Pods as time permits.
The below list is a selection of Possible PODs. Not all will be presented and any combination could be available based on factors of time, location and presenters available, among other considerations. PODs will be announced upon arrival.
The Educational Pods-
1. Siege Weapons: Our very own Trebuchet will be demonstrated, weather permitting, as this is normally for outdoor events.
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: Various types of our War Horses will be on display. The progression and use of War Horses will be discussed from Ancient Greece, through the Romans to the Medieval Age of the mounted Knight. The most important bond between warriors and their trusted steeds will be expanded upon.
4. Birds of Prey: An in-depth look at the deeper history of how important these raptors were, both in sport and in war throughout ancient times up to the Medieval Era.
5. Black Smith: Understand the importance of metal forging and industry through the ages.
6. Historical Fashion. A discussion and display fashions in history and how they affected society.
7. Women through History. A look at the roles of women through the ages with highlights on a few notable personalities.
FAQ: Do you make visits to individual schools or classrooms?
- Yes we can visit schools and classrooms. We can custom tailor a show to meet your specific curriculum and budget needs. If you are interested in this option please contact us via email at info@knightsofvalour.ca
FAQ: How do the schools register to attend our events?
Registration Protocol:
- Please refer to our Registration Form online at https://www.extremejousting.com/education for detailed information.
- Only Online registration is accepted. The newly designed forms make it fast and easy. Your school will
only be confirmed upon receipt of a completed online registration form.
- Responding to our educator’s requests, we have lowered the maximum # of attendees to avoid crowding, while also making the Pod groups smaller. As such it is important to book as quickly in advance as possible in case the
dates become Sold-out. Some events may have a larger attendance than others.
FAQ: How much does it cost to attend a KOV educational event?
Fees for the "Ancient Warriors and Civilizations Tour" are ($22.12 + 2.88HST) = $25.00 per person.
- This fee applies to ALL attendees except those 2 yrs. and under from homeschooling groups.
- All schools are allowed 1 teacher/chaperone free per every 10 paid attendees.
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, broken down in the # of teachers/chaperons & students plus any additional paying chaperons.
- An invoice will be attached to your confirmation, showing the amount of the cheque/money order to be processed.
- All cheques are to be made out to the "Knights of Valour” and are due on the day of the event. It may be a good idea to have a couple of people on stand-by just in case there might be no-shows. We will allow additional attendees only if there is still room available. For those last minute add ons the additional attendees can pay in Cash upon arrival the day of the event
- Your receipt will be emailed upon request after payment has been processed.
-In most cases you will have up to 7 days before the event to send in your final Numbers. Though you may add numbers right up to the day of the show, if you show up with less than the numbers sent in you will still be charged for the numbers on the final invoice that was sent to you.
FAQ: What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellation Policy:
- Once registration is confirmed, your group is booked for the event.
- You have up until 7 days to cancel prior to the event, if you cancel before that 7th day there is no charge. If you try to cancel after that 7th day you will still be charged for the full amount originally registered. If you are booked and you feel there may be an issue please give us as much notice as possible and perhaps alternative plans can be made.
-We try to the best of our ability to perform each event we have booked. However, there may be contractual problems with a venue, bad weather or a transport crises where we cannot arrive at our destination on time. Teachers will be contacted as soon as we learn of such incidents, but if the situation is beyond our control, we are not to be held responsible.
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 (i.e. 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 bleacher/seating or will allow them to be brought in.
FAQ: How many people & who should be in charge of communicating 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 are scheduled to begin at 10:00a.m. & end at 2:00p.m. This allows the use of regular school buses for many schools.
- Upon arrival, remain on your bus as a Squire or Knight will come aboard and make contact with the main contact teacher who will then be escorted to our registry podium. She/he will then pay the required amount and all the paperwork will be checked. The Educational Pod Schedule 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. Costumed characters may interact with you while seated before the show.
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 in the middle of the arena working our way outward toward the ends keeping each class/group together as best we can. Our show uses the entire arena so everyone will get a good view. We ask for your patience as these are not our facilities but we do the best with what is available.
-Special consideration will be facilitated for students in need of assistance and care.
FAQ: Do you have souvenirs for sale & what is the price range?
Merchandise:
- We will have assorted event-appropriate items for sale in all price ranges up to $50.00.
- 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 period or fantasy costume to enhance the immersion experience plus they will qualify to be chosen as a representative of the “King’s Court”…. It's also 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 and status of each of the following:
1- King: 1 – Queen: 1 - First Knight: 2 – Ladies –in-Waiting: 1 – Jester: 1- Male Peasant: 1 – Female Peasant
- They will be seated in a special area to oversee the morning show & preside over the various contests, games and joust tournaments.
- Each may be given a special prop to wear/ hold during their court-time. (These must 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 only snack food 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 KOV Educational School Tour 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” which is displayed on a different Events Calendar?
- This refers to Renaissance/Medieval Fairs, Festivals or our Evening Tournaments and is open to the general public.
- These shows are for entertainment value and do not guarantee inclusion of our educational content.
FAQ: What happens to items that are left behind following an educational event?
- All found items will be left with the venue officials….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!
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We hope this has given you, our educators, the information required, 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:
info@knightsofvalour.ca or: 970-690-3777
The entire Knights of Valour Troupe looks forward to meeting your classes and we hope you all have an amazing time being apart of our “Warriors Through Ancient Civilizations” Tour.
Education through exciting experience and entertainment.
Knights of Valour
Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 March 2017 10:18
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