New Player Guide. Google Maps Nero Canada and it should be the first option, or follow the directions below.

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1 New Player Guide EVENTS September October November 2-4 All Hallows November 24 Yule Feast GETTING TO SITE Google Maps Nero Canada and it should be the first option, or follow the directions below. From Toronto: 1. Take Gardiner Expressway West until it becomes QEW (37.8km) 2. Take HWY 403-W toward Hamilton(Downtown)/Airport/Brampton (20.2km) 3. Take 6 South/Garner Road to Exit 61 toward Airport/Caledonia/Port Dover (1.0) 4. Merge onto Hwy 6 S (9.4km) 5. Turn right onto Hwy 6 (6.0km) 6. Turn slight right onto Green s Rd/Hwy 6 (1.1km) 7. Turn left onto Hwy-6 (17.1) 8. In Hagersville turn right on King Street (Indian Line Road) 9. Turn left onto Concession #14 (It is past the graveyard and there is a large black gate on the left side at Concession 14) 10. The camp is on the left side past Springdale at #212 Concession 14 (There will be a Nero sign and the farm can be identified by the row of cabins along one side of the property. From other locations take the 403 and follow steps 3-10 If you have difficulty finding the location call one of the numbers under the Emergency Contact.

2 2018 EVENT COSTS There is a $25 membership fee due at the first event. If you want to NPC without rewards Event fees are as follows: Player Characters $60 to sleep in a cabin, trailer, or in the tavern (There are a limited number of beds so please RSVP if you need bunks) $40 to sleep in a tent, or offsite **Your first event as a PC is $40 off so it is free in a tent or $20 in a cabin** Non-Player Characters No charge (rewards provided as per rule book) WHAT TO BRING Sleeping Bag Pillow Loose Clothing Warm Base layers Nero Safe Weapons & Armour Food & Drink (always pack snacks!) Toiletries Money for Food Health Card Extra Blankets Tent / air mattress (if not sleeping in a cabin) Socks (and Extra Socks) Costuming for your character Sun Screen / Bug Spray Towel and shower flip flops Rubber Boots or good hiking boots Any Medication you may need Signed Waiver **It tends to be cold at night, and warm during the day, so we recommend you wear layers!** DO NOT BRING: Alcohol, Drugs, Real Weapons or Items of Value. WHO CAN PLAY Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in order to participate in the game. Players under 16 who demonstrate that they are unable to comply with the rules or participate safely in combat may be restricted to a roleplay-only character. Players ages must have their parent or legal guardian sign a legal waiver and bring it to site. (See below) Rules for players under 18 are available here: Nero Rules for Players Under 18

3 WHAT TO EXPECT When you first arrive, you can meet with Amy, our new player coordinator, Amy will either help you herself, or direct you to another member who will help make your character, evaluate your weapons and armour and help you through registration. We aim to start game at 11:00pm on Friday. But log generally opens sometime after 9:30pm. Game runs from 10:30pm on Friday until Sunday at about 2:00 pm. Typically, the game slows down between 3:00 am (earlier on Saturday night) and 10:00am the following day. The kitchen is generally open for meal times from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, and from 5:30 pm to 8 pm, and periodically throughout the day, for snacks and drinks. This is subject to change based on the individuals running the kitchen. SITE AMENITIES The site has running water including flush toilets and showers. Keep in mind these amenities are camp showers, so you may want to bring flip flops or water-safe shoes. The whole site is on a septic system, so please flush human waste and toilet paper only. There is no heat in the cabins, so it can be cold at night. We recommend ensuring you have enough bedding. The game is run on a farm, so please respect the owner, and do not eat fruit from his trees, or interact with his animals without his express consent. It is a good idea, if you have allergies, to bring antihistamines or another allergy medication. FOOD & DRINK There is affordable food for sale at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks are available most of the day. You can either pay as you go or buy meal cards in $10 denominations. Should you wish to prepare your own food, there is a fridge, kettle, toaster, and microwave you can use, but space is limited and shared by all, so use it with respect. The tap water is drinkable. CREATING A CHARACTER We encourage you to review the website and the rule book to get an idea on the type of character you want to play, and the skills you d like your character to have. We also encourage you to have a short overview of your character history planned out.

4 You will be allowed to rewrite your character between your first and second event should you so choose. We also ask that after your first event you submit a character history to ncplot@gmail.com so we can incorporate your character into the world. New players start at 75 build. **If you attended a new player event hosted by Nero Canada, you can start at 80 build!** EMERGENCY CONTACT If there is a need for someone to contact you on site, please provide them the following contact information: 1) Primary Contact: Quentin Salzar ) Back Up Contact: Karin Vierhuis Please let us know if you have any medical condition we should be aware of in advance. IMPORTANT NOTE Nero Canada is a family-oriented game. We ask that you keep your behavior in line with this type of environment.

5 NERO CANADA LEGAL RELEASE I, the undersigned, understand that Nero Canada has taken all precaution and reasonable steps to minimize all risk to participants but is unable to completely guarantee that no injury will come to me. Since the event are mainly conducted outdoors in wilderness areas, there is always the probability of a slip on rough ground a fall over obstacles in darkness, or the occurrence of some other unforeseeable accident. Further, since I may also be participating in mock battles using padded weapons there is a risk of injury from other participant. I understand the risks involved in participating in the events sponsored by Nero Canada. I shall make no claim of any description against the organization, its members or its officers, or any company doing business with the organization for any loss or damage suffered in the course of participating. I, confirm that I am in good physical health and do not suffer from any physical disabilities unknown to the organization. I agree also to the following restrictions placed upon me by Nero Canada; I will not use the padded weapons approved by the organization unless I have first been instructed in their proper use through safety training; I will not bring or consume alcoholic beverage or any other non-prescription or illegal drug during the event; I will not use any kill taught by the organization for legal purposes; Unless I submit a written and signed request stating the opposite, I will allow the organization, for promotional purposes, to photograph, film, or videotape me participating in events; I will not charge admission to any event I may hold using the rule of the organization, nor will I claim to be a subsidiary or representative of the organization; I will at all time abide by the safety rules of the organization; I understand that failure to abide by these agreements could result in expulsion from the organization or in the extreme, to legal action. By my signature I confirm that I have read this release, understand its terms, and agree to its provisions. I understand that this form affects my legal rights. Signature Signature of Parent or Guardian (if under 18) Printed Name Address City, Province, Postal Code Health Card Number Date of Birth (Day/Month/Year) Phone Number Today s Date (Day/Month/Year0 Address

C&O Family Chess Center

To: All Parents and Students, C&O Family Chess Center 2018 Summer Chess Program Omar Pancoast III, Director B. Ross Pancoast, Assistant Director 217 West Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2106 Phone