Ring Jousting is the Official State Sport of Maryland. Riders compete as novices, amateurs, semi-pros, or professionals. The object is to “spear” – from horseback – 3 rings hung from 3 successive arches 30 yards apart. Including a 20-yard approach to the first arch, every rider (except in the novice class), must travel the course in 9 seconds or less. Each rider makes 3 charges, seeking a perfect score of 9 rings taken. Rings vary in diameter from 1-3/4 inch to 1/4 inch, with successively smaller sizes used to settle ties.
The Christ Church Jousting tournament is made possible by the members of the Maryland Jousting Tournament Association and the regional clubs. Please explore below for more information.
