It takes a village.

1. Working at the event  to support the Games Community is the purpose of alum-knights and gentries

2. Alum knights/gentries will sign up for block sifts and work on a variety of tasks (kitchen/service, field, etc) during their shift. Knights are required to work at  least 6 hours per full day.

3. The Knight's Watch Volunteers  will coordinate the alum-knights/gentires work. These are specially chosen Games adult volunteers. 

4. From 7am-10pm the alum knights/gentries will report to the Knights' Watch).  There is a curfew from 10pm-7am during which the  alum-knight(s) must be with their chaperone unless on special assignment.

5. Alum knight/gentries may spend their off-shift time at the specially designated dining tables, at the artisan guild working on period appropriate projects, or in their quarters.  Knights may not have guests in their quarters. 

6. Alum-knights/gentries will be recognized by the Court at the opening ceremony.  All community volunteers  (knights and adults included) are offered an alumni bead necklace starting with their second year of participation at the Games. A new bead available each year.

 1. Alum knights & gentries must be in good standing with class work, grades, attendance, and conduct to return to the Games.

2. Alumni and gentries must submit a registration form and $70 registration fee.  For all alumni attending a Waldorf/Waldorf-inspired school, a class teacher's and movement teacher's signature is required on the form. Forms and more information regarding registration and payment can be found on this page.

3. All alum knights/gentries must be in costume from Wednesday at 2pm through Saturday at 11am.  Suggestions can be found here.  Colleen has a lending wardrobe of clothing and cloaks available for the knights/gentries.

Warm layers, including to wear under costume clothing, and comfortable shoes are a must.

4. All alum knights/gentries must be accompanied by a paying parent/chaperone.  The alum-knights/gentries will sleep in the same area (tent or cabin) as their parent/chaperone.  

5. At the discretion of the parent/chaperone, an alum knight/getnry may have a cellphone.  All cellphones must be kept out of site of  squires.

Adult alumni volunteers are a vital  part of the success of the Games each year.   Many hands make light work.  Parent/adult volunteers are encouraged to enjoy some respite when not working a shift.   There are not many comfortable places to sit. We encourage everyone to bring a camp chair.

In addition to the regular volunteer tasks, there will also be slots for supervising knighted alumni.

Registration forms are available at the bottom of this page. In appreciation of the important role community volunteers hold at the Games, we offer a dramatically reduced registration fee. 

Alumni (adult & student) Registration: $70

T-shirts are available at an additional cost.

Early registration is  important to help the team prepare for all attendees. 

Volunteer registration forms are accepted through the start of the event.   

Registration forms may also be sent via USPS or  email.  Send an email to request  the mailing address.  arizonamedievalgames@gmail.com

Request for a Full Refund: February 28, 2025

Request for a Partial Refund (less $50) March 15, 2025.

To request a refund (full or partial), send an email with the name,  phone number, address, category (adult volunteer, student, etc) and school name/unaffiliated.

arizonamedievalgames@gmail.com

All shire guardians and knights watch volunteers must have a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.  A copy of the card must be mailed or emailed to to the Arizona Medieval Games in advance of the event.

Please visit https://www.azdps.gov/services/public-services-portal/fingerprint-clearance-card for an application and more information. 

There is a fee and processing time may anywhere from a  few weeks to several months.

Adults are encouraged to dress in costume.

There are no fashion police and we encourage everyone to be creative and cost effective when choosing their costumes.

The evenings get cold!  Please come prepared with warm layers (long sleeve shirts, leggings, and/or thermals) to wear under costumes.   

Laundry facilities are available so that costumes may be washed if need be.

 Visit the bottom of this page for suggestions.

We recommend that you pack the following...

1.  Layers.  The days are very nice and the evenings are cold.

2. Sleeping bags, pillows, &/or linens for your chosen sleeping accommodations.

3. Towels, bath shoes, & personal bathing supplies if you would like to take advantage of the showers in the bathhouse. 

4.  A water bottle/cup and a coffee cup/insulated mug.   No cups of any kind are provided. 

5.  A camp chair for relaxing. 

6. Costume(s).  

7. Pony tail holders or clips to put your hair up if you will be working in the kitchen.

Volunteers  may choose to camp in a designated area,  bring an RV (some hook ups are available), or request a bunk bed in a rustic, dormitory style cabin. 

For the bunk bed accommodations, each guest must provide their own bedding supplies.  

There is a bathhouse with flush toilets and showers .  Handicap facilities are available.

The showers are available for adults & volunteers only; towels and personal supplies  are not provided.

To make the most of the scenic ranch and your down time between shifts, we recommend that you bring a camp chair to relax and enjoy the outdoors.    

In appreciation of your continued commitment to the Games, we  have alumni necklaces available from the second year of service on.   For each year of service, we will add a bead.  Please check in at the Knights' Watch station to ask about a necklace or this year's bead.