Membership Options
See also 'How Much Does It Cost?' for information on the cost of kit and equipment.
Vikings! Of Middle England try to accommodate all and any situations a perspective member is in when they want to join; maybe you live too far away to make weekly training, or perhaps you have children that you feel you can't leave to do shows. No problem. Below is a list of membership types, simply choose one that suits you!
- Membership Types
- Full Membership - Full membership is free, but full members are expected to attend training at least every other week. A full member can be either combatant or non-combatant but must be over 16 years of age. Full members are also expected to attend at least 50% of our yearly shows, and the group will do all it can you aid members in this endeavour.
- Auxiliary Membership - Auxiliary membership is for people who perhaps live too far away, or have other commitments besides re-enactment; essentially those who cannot make weekly training session or the majority of shows but have a real interest in the hobby. Auxiliary membership costs £25 for the first year, and £10 pounds for subsequent years.
- Guest Membership - A one-day membership is available too, this is particularly suitable for other re-enactors who want to see what a Tÿrslið show is like, or people who want an interesting experience. One day memberships must be discussed before hand, however, with a group official. [See the Join Us page or Contact us page]. Guest membership costs £5.
- Group Benefits
- Unlike many other re-enactment societies, Vikings! Of Middle England will provide kit and equipment for new members for their first show season, or until they get the bare minimum. Shields are provided throughout a members' time in the group.
- Children are also welcome (accompanied by an adult) to our shows and training sessions and even have their own unit - the 'Badgers' as they call themselves - is set up as a playgroup and parents can be sure that they are well looked after while they are fighting or manning a stall. They also take part in some of our displays, where it is safe for them to do so.
- At large multi-day shows, food is provided for members, free of charge as is accommodation.
- You get to meet a collection of wonderfully varied people who will most defiantly become like an extended family.
- Training
- Combatants pay £2 in subs for the weekly training session to cover the cost of the venue.
- Non combatants pay £1 in subs. See the Join Us page for information on the training session.
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