Approximately 50 archers from across Emilia-Romagna and neighboring areas will gather on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Parco Giardino Città di Worms in Parma for the first Historical Archery Tournament of the Duchy, according to local reporting details.
CSI Parma Organizes Archery Event at Parco Giardino
The competition is organized by the Centro Sportivo Italiano (CSI) of Parma, in collaboration with the association La Compagnia del Lupo, and operates under the patronage of the Municipality of Parma. The venue is located at the Parco Giardino Città di Worms, with the entrance situated on Viale Piacenza, adjacent to the local Carabinieri headquarters.
Archers are scheduled to gather at 8:30 a.m. local time, with competition running from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 12:30 p.m. Spectators are permitted to attend and watch the matches.
Archers Must Wear Medieval Attire Across Four Categories
Competitors will be divided into men’s and women’s divisions, shooting across 12 targets. The tournament program features several categories: historical archery, traditional bow, historical style, and modern bow. The event also includes a division for the Paggi, competitors under the age of 15 who are beginning their journey in the sport. All participating athletes must strictly wear medieval attire.
Regional Championship Context
This event forms part of the Emilia-Romagna regional historical archery championship. La Compagnia del Lupo, an association of historical archers and reenactors active in Parma since 2021, helped spearhead the organization alongside CSI Parma. The group participates in events such as the Palio di Parma and runs archery courses.
“This tournament represents a sort of continuation of the Tournament of the Five Gates organized during the Palio of Parma, and an opportunity to bring our activity into the heart of the city,” said Maurizio Barotti, president of La Compagnia del Lupo. “We hope it can be the first of many editions.”
Tournament Takes Place Sunday October 18 2026
The tournament takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Participants and visitors heading to Viale Piacenza can access the Parco Giardino Città di Worms starting at the 8:30 a.m. check-in time. For inquiries regarding the tournament, organizers can be reached via email at [email protected].
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