The Prize must be played at an official SCA event listed in any kingdom newsletter. The Prizor shall be responsible for contacting the Chronicler so that the Playing of the Prize may be publicized to all members of The Academia in The Touchstone at least one month prior to the event where the Prize is to be played. On the day on which the Prize is to be played, the Usher will announce the Challenge. The Usher will be the master of ceremonies and Marshal in Charge, and shall attempt to invoke the pageantry and imagery of a period Playing the Prize, as done in period by the London Masters of Defense and other period rapier guilds. The Academia encourages all Prize playing to be full of boasts, witty repartee, and above all, fun.
Prize playing is a venue for displaying prowess, style, grace, chivalry and honor.
Victory in the Challenge is not required for advancement. The Prizor, Usher and Challengers shall decide what the terms of each bout shall be during the Challenge section of the Prize. These terms will be announced by the Usher prior to each Challenger facing the Prizor. The Prizor and Usher shall announce the terms of the bouts during the Open portion of the Prize before it starts. When the Prize has been played the Usher and other members of the Rank attempted present for the playing of the Prize will meet to determine by majority vote if the Prizor has succeeded.