Title: Helga-Ball-msg
Subject: Helgaball is a Ladies Only game combining the better aspects of soccer, rugby and wrestling.
Author: Edited by Mark S. Harris
Last saved by: Mark S. Harris
Keywords: Helga ball, SCA, sport, soccer, rugby, wrestling, cabbage, game

Helga-Ball-msg - 12/3/09

Helgaball is a Ladies Only game combining the better aspects of soccer, rugby, wrestling and "Miss Manner's advice on how to politely disagree in public", while leaving those pesky rules behind.

NOTE: See also the files: Football-art, games-SCA-msg, sports-msg, wintr-sports-lnks, Cambok-art, Brothel-Games-art, Curling-art, Stool-ball-art, f-fighters-msg.

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From: mattkatie2 <mattkatie2 at COX.NET>
Date: November 28, 2009 8:56:41 AM CST
To: CALONTIR at listserv.unl.edu
Subject: [CALONTIR] Helgaball (Atenveldt Style) at Estrella???

RING BRIGHTLY THIS JOYOUS NEWS FROM THE SUN WARMED FIELDS OF ATENVELDT!

Helgaball (otherwise called "cabbageball") has reached the Kingdom of
Atenveldt and is made our own! For those who have not heard, Helgaball is a
Ladies Only game combining the better aspects of soccer, rugby, wrestling
and "Miss Manner's advice on how to politely disagree in public", while
leaving those pesky rules behind.

Research of the origins of this pleasant pastime show an extended SCA
history (at LEAST 3 years!) in the Kingdom of Calontir, and a somewhat
shorter history in the Kingdom of An Tir. Rumors indicate there is
historical precedence for the game in the training rituals of the Roman
Legionnaires (see ANCILLARY HISTORICAL PRECEDENCE/RESEARCH at the end of
this missive). 

Helgaball has been played at Lilies War for several years. Now a group of
hardy Atenveldt Ladies are making the game our own and sponsoring Helgaball
at Estrella War XXVI!

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- Points are scored by getting a cabbage through/past your opponent's
goalposts. Two members of the Chivalry (or squires) shall serve as
stationary goal posts for each goal.
- All players must wear a dress (Viking garb encouraged, but not required).
- Players are encouraged to wear do-rags, heavy shoes/boots, and to carry a
non-breakable/non-pointy drinking vessel/bota bag. 
- Players may kick or dribble the cabbage with their feet, but may not touch
the cabbage with their hands or use hands to pick up the cabbage.
- Players may scoop the cabbage up in a skirt, apron, or do-rag, and move
the cabbage on the field.
- Goalposts shall signal a "score" by raising one arm and yelling either
"Helga Ball!!" or "Olga ball!" to identify the scoring team.

For a complete list of rules, see: 
http://estrellawar.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=wgs9MCEHdz8%3d&tabid=409

(also posted below)

WHEN AND WHERE:
At 4 PM, on Thursday, Feb 11, 2010 a Helgaball competition shall commence on
the Hound Coursing Field. Ladies who wish to play are encouraged to assemble
there so they can be divided into teams (the Helgas and the Olgas) and rules
can be explained. Cabbage kickoff shall commence as soon as sufficient
players are available. 

Spectators are welcome, and gentleman volunteers are always needed as Team
Support (chocolate bearers, refreshment staff, towel bearers, etc.). Members
of the Chivalry and Squires are also needed as goal posts. 

If you have questions, wish to volunteer with running the competition, or
are interested in fielding a team to compete, please contact Lady Nicolete
la Rossa (NicoletelaRossa at  aol.com - OMIT SPACES).

All Hail Atenveldt! Victory on the Helgaball fields is within our grasp!

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ANCILLARY HISTORICAL PRECEDENCE/RESEARCH:
See page 12 of the most recent Complete Anachronist (no. 142):
Calcio: "a hodgepodge of rugby, wrestling, boxing and soccer". This could
be a predecessor to cabbageball in it's early stages. Note that Calcio
"descended from Arapasto, a conditioning game for legionaries."
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There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Anonymous

The following is taken from the Estrella War site mentioned above.

Helga Ball Guidelines --"Cabbage Ball"(Atenveldt Style)

Team Composition

1.	There shall be 2 "ladies only" teams of 5 or 6 players, including an optional goalkeeper. 
2.	Players must be 18 years or older. 
3.	One team shall be called Helgas, and one team shall be called Olgas. The two teams shall be identified by different colored arm bands. 
4.	All players must wear a dress. Viking garb is encouraged, but not required. 
5.	Players are encouraged to wear do-rags, heavy shoes/boots, and to carry a non-breakable/non-pointy drinking vessels/bota bags.

Officiating/Team Support

1.	Gentleman may not play Helga Ball (they might get hurt), but may serve as Officials or Team Support (chocolate bearers, refreshment staff, towel bearers, etc.).
2.	There shall be 1 Referee authorized to make decisions related to scoring, and rules of the game. 
3.	Rules may be changed or added at any time if approved by the Referee. 
4.	All play shall stop when the Referee calls "HOLD". 
5.	The Referee may banish a player to a Penalty box for any reason, and for any length of time.
6.	You must be a member of the Chivalry or a squire to serve as a goal post

Field Setup

1.	Field is square, 25 yards by 25 yards. 
2.	Two goals are located on the endline at opposite sides of the field. 
3.	Two members of the Chivalry (or squires) shall serve as stationary goal posts for each goal. 
4.	Goal posts may not leave the endline, and shall be positioned 3 yards apart. 
5.	The 4 corners of the field, the endlines where goals are positioned, and a centerline must be marked for play.

Cabbages

1.	Up to three heads of cabbage may be used per game. 
2.	Cabbage should be compact and aged (sitting in a frost free fridge for a couple of weeks helps). 
3.	If a cabbage breaks up, play shall continue with the biggest remaining hunk unless/until the Referee calls hold and restarts play with a replacement cabbage.

Objective of the Game/Scoring Points

1. Points are scored by getting a cabbage through/past your opponent's goalposts. Each score equals one point.
2.	Goalposts shall signal a "score" by raising one arm and yelling either "Helga Ball!!" or "Olga ball!" to identify the scoring team. When goalposts disagree about a score, the Referee shall decide.
3.	Play shall continue until 15 minutes have elapsed (omitting HOLDS), or 3 cabbages have been used, whichever is first.
4.	The team with the most points at the end of play wins the game.

Rules of Play

1.	The game shall be started with a kickoff at center line. 
2.	A kickoff at the center line shall follow each goal scored. 
3.	If the cabbage goes out of bounds, or when directed by the Referee, play will be restarted by
rolling the cabbage into play from a sideline. 
4.	Players may kick or dribble the cabbage with their feet, but may not touch the cabbage with their
hands or use hands to pick up the cabbage. 
5.	Players may scoop the cabbage up in a skirt, apron, or do-rag, and move the cabbage on the field. 
6.	Tackling is not allowed, but "hugs" (individual and group) are allowed.

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