This page contains information to help you and your local branch run smoothly.

Topics to the right link to information that will get you started in the search process. To avoid duplication, while providing easy access, some links may take you to another page where the topic can be covered in greater detail.

Please remember that your regional seneschal is available to help you or answer questions. You can find your regional seneschal's information in the Seneschal Directory.

If there is additional information that you feel should be added to this page, please contact the Kingdom Seneschal.

This information can be found in the Society and Kingdom Laws and Policy page from the Clerk of Law website.   Of particular interest are sections 1.1 and 1.2 of the Seneschal's Policy which outline the duties and requirements of the branch Seneschal. Another helpful tool for standard procedures is The Society Seneschal's Handbook.

If your branch has selected you as the new seneschal candidate, you must complete the warrant request form to be considered for the position. All signatures must be obtained and the completed form must be submitted to the Kingdom Seneschal.   Please retain a copy of your signed and completed warrant request.  You are not warranted as the branch seneschal until approved by the Kingdom Seneschal.  The normal/ usual term of office is for two years.  In special circumstances the Kingdom Seneschal may warrant for a shorter period of time.

Seneschal’s may apply for a second term.  To do so you must complete the warrant renewal form. All signatures must be obtained and the form must be submitted to the Kingdom Seneschal. The Kingdom Seneschal will review your performance prior to acting upon the request. The normal/ usual term of office is for two years.  In special circumstances the Kingdom Seneschal may warrant for a shorter period of time.

Click to access the Acorn on-line

If you need to review prior seneschal Acorn letters, go to “Search Archives” and search by office (NOT DATE). The newest letters will be found by scrolling to the bottom of the page or click on the last number at the top of the page.

Important Note: Only warranted seneschals may sign contracts in the name of the SCA or a subsidiary branch. This includes site contracts and/or individual event vendor contracts. 

Youth Activities: A memo from the Society Seneschal regarding the proper use of adult supervision during youth activities.

Society Demo Policy: Only warranted seneschals may approve a demo in the name of the SCA or a subsidiary branch.

Kingdom Event Bids: This link takes you to information on Kingdom event bids.

Minor Medical Authorization FAQ: It is recommended that a link be made to “Minor Medical Authorization” on all event webpages. This link will take you to the Forms and Procedures page with the Minor Medical Authorization Form and FAQ.

SCA, Inc.'s Guide to for Site Owners and Managers - this is a good resource to introduce the SCA to site owners when looking for a new site

An Autocrat's Guide to Site Rental Contracts - This document was prepared by the SCA, Inc. legal committee to help those who must negotiate and/or sign site contracts to better understand what it is you may be signing. Special attention is given to clauses and situations that have proven problematic in previous site negotiations. REMEMBER: only warranted seneschals may SIGN a site rental contract.

For most sites a copy of our insurance certificate will be sufficient.

If a site requests to be named as additionally insured or for equestrian activities, note that you must contact the corporate office.  It is important to make this contact as early as possible as there are financial penalties for requests within thirty (30) days prior to the event.

Certificate of Insurance General & Equestrian
Insurance certificates - Request Procedure (PDF)

If you are an established branch seneschal and have been asked to sponsor a new branch, you will also need to contact the Kingdom Deputy for New Branches to ensure that your branch and the new branch complies with Society and Kingdom Laws and Policies relating to the formation of New Branches.

See the New Branches section of this web site for more information about establishing a new branch.

New Branch Request Form (PDF)
New Branch Request Form (MS Word)

The zip code database for the Kingdom of Atlantia may be accessed by clicking this link.

Please be aware that when you are looking for the zip codes for an entire Barony using the "Search by" function, you will need to look up the Barony for a list and then look up each of the cantons that exist in that Barony if applicable.