Combat and Ranged Practices
Armored Combat
The first Sunday of each month is unit melee practice with the Iron Brigade from 11 am to 3 pm.
Where: Allied Gardens Recreation Center in San Diego
When: Sundays from noon to 3 pm, Wednesdays from 6 pm to 9 pm
Contact: marshal@calafia.sca-caid.org
Links: YouTube
Rapier Combat
The first Sunday of each month is unit melee practice with the Steel Brigade from 11 am to 3 pm.
Where: Allied Gardens Recreation Center in San Diego
When: Sundays from noon to 3 pm, Wednesdays from 6 pm to 9 pm
Contact: rapier@calafia.sca-caid.org
Links: YouTube
Youth Combat
Youth combat practice runs alongside the Iron Brigade melee practice
Where: Allied Gardens Recreation Center in San Diego
When: The first Sunday of each month from 12 pm to 1:30 pm
Contact: youthcombat@calafia.sca-caid.org
Target Archery
A limited amount of loaner gear will be available upon request for new archers and/or if you have special needs, please contact the Calafia Baronial Caption of Archers ahead of time to make arrangements. A $2 per person fee is required to use the range.
Where: Morley Field Archery Range in Balboa Park
When: the 2nd Sunday of each month from 3 PM – 5 PM (exceptions: July 2025 practice will be on 7/6; November 2025 practice on 11/16
*Days subject to change – see Calafia social media for more information.
Contact: archery@calafia.sca-caid.org
Links: Facebook
Equestrian
Equestrian is dedicated to the practice of skill at arms on horseback. We also practice and learn basic and essential horsemanship. One does not need to own a horse to participate. However, horse sharing is at the discretion of the horse owner. Please be aware that all children must have a parent or guardian with them during practice.
Where: Tumbleweed Ranch in Lakeside
When: Rotating Saturdays
Contact: equestrianguild@calafia.sca-caid.org
Links: Facebook
Canton of Summergate
The third Monday of each month is a melee practice. Forms offered include Armored, Rapier, and Cut & Thrust combat.
Where: Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA in Oceanside
When: Mondays from 7 pm to 10 pm
Contact: marshal@summergate.sca-caid.org