SYDNEY ANCIENTS
Sydney Ancients Hoplite & Roman Society
Sydney Ancients are a re-enactment group of the ancient world. Our current focuses are Classical Greece, Early Republican Rome and 1st Century Imperial Rome. The group interest covers all facets of ancient life including military and civilian activities.
CALENDAR
Training is usually held on the 1st Saturday of each month at Parramatta Park (Near Rangers Hut, on left as you come in the Pitt St entrance) unless otherwise stated below.
Please Note as of September 09 we going to the new format of 4 hours Start times have changed. Advisable to bring water to drink and food for refreshment.
Please note that dates & theme are subject to change so check the calendar for updates
2009
7 November 2009 12 Midday - Roman drill and recap on conference.(Imperial) Training will be in imperial gear for this training.
- There is also a mini route march camping weekend hosted by Mark Reynolds at his property in the Tamworth/Armidale area. Those intending to go contact Mark Kelly on 02 9901 3535 or ancient1s@ozemail.com.au
- 21 November 2009 Annual Dinner - Restaurant to be advised
- 5 December 2009 12 Midday- Greek drill then casual picinic lunch in costume (BYO food, drink utensils etc).
2010 (Dates, times & themes to be announced shortly)
- January 2010 Australia Day weekend. Annual Wine Dine and recline. Details to be advised
Last up dated 7 November 2009
Greek Hoplite Re-enactment
Roman Re-enactment
OUR FOCUS
Greek and Roman cultures are portrayed between 500BC and 100AD.
Our members do Greek Hoplites in Phalanx and Light Infantry, as well as Roman Legionaries of the early Republic and Imperial eras. We are a confederation of individuals that encourages all type of Re-enactment in the ancient world. So if you are interested in representing Hoplites, Alexander the Great, Roman Army or Phalanx warfare or just interested in re-enacting ancient life, we'd love to here from you.
The group does a range of activities from living history campsite to military drills and re enactment of the duties of Classical soldiers. The group also conducts authentic athletics,cooking, games and cultural activities of the period 500BC to 100AD.
All activities are conducted with safety as the first priority. Many of the weapons are blunted for safety reasons. No participant is to conduct any activity that will endanger themself or any other person. While armed no person will consume or partake of performance altering substances.
