The SCA is a 501c(3) non-profit educational organization. Part of keeping this federal classification is educating the public about what the SCA does, and demonstrations (demos) are a great way of doing this! Requests for demos can come from a variety of places: schools, home schooling groups, churches, the Boy Scouts - these are only a few examples. Contact your local Demonstration Coordinator or Gold Key Officer for further information. If your group doesn't have a chatelaine or Gold Key Officer, contact your group's Seneschal or the Kingdom Gold Key Officer.

Things to Keep in Mind

You, and everyone involved in the demo, are representing the SCA. You are the face of our group. Anything you say and do will reflect back on the SCA as a whole.
Make sure to be professional and prompt.
When talking to the person requesting the demo, get as much information as possible. Explain to them that we aren't a "renaissance festival" and inform them about what we can offer. Find out what they need and would like out of a demonstration. Remember to ask about any weapons policy they have.
If they are requesting "fighting" at the demo, make sure there is a safe place for a weapons demo to be held. Explain to them that what we do isn't choreographed and there are certain safety issues that we must enforce.
All demos must be approved by your local group's Seneschal. Make sure to discuss it with them as soon as possible.

Available Information for Distribution

SCA Demo Website: The Society has put together an online demo website. This site has a variety of links to provide general information to the public.
Informational Pamphlet for Site Owners: While this pamphlet is geared towards giving site owners, it does give an overview of the SCA.
SCA Educational Information Packets: The Society has available packets that teachers and classes can write away for. This packet has a variety of information and newsletters.

If Media is Expected

There are guidelines to be followed if any type of media (television, newspaper, magazines, etc) is being expected. Please refer to the Media Involvement of this website for further information.

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