American Jousting Alliance
Contact: Sir James Zoppe
661.245.4000/ jameszoppe.com
“WINTER JOUSTING SERIES” BRINGS UNIQUE BLEND OF ACTION, FUN AND GAMES
TO TEJON RANCH
Lebec, CA January 24th, 2009- The American Jousting Alliance is taking over the Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center with the first of three “Winter Jousting Series” events on January 24th beginning at 2:00pm (gates open at 11am). Additional events will be held on February 21st and March 21st.
This one-of-a-kind event will feature some of the best knights, warriors and war-horses involved in jousting today. In addition to the jousting tournament, the event will also feature demonstrations in dirt-boarding and swordsmanship. Patrons are welcomed and encouraged to participate in competitions such as archery, spear throwing, sack racing and shield hitting.
In an effort to familiarize people with this unique sport as well as to help children in-need, several hundred tickets will be given away to children’s charities. For the paying attendee the ticket costs are as follows:
-Children 5 and under: Free
-Ages 6-14: $6.00
General Admission: $10.00
Directions: Take the 99 Freeway towards Lebec and take exit #207. Signage will be posted at the exit leading towards the event.