#TheMAG2019
Friday October 11th
All-day event followed by a Presentation / Trivia Night. Lunch provided
All-day event followed by a Presentation / Trivia Night. Lunch provided
The Mulvaney Archaeological Games (MAG) is a one-day annual, grand event that seeks to test the skills of the seasoned veterans, and newcomer archaeologists alike in a series of trials and tribulations. As a CAS and ABACUS initiative, all Canberra consultants, ANU students, and academics are encouraged to compete in the single and groups events.
The spirit of the event is to test practical field skills of archaeology in both practice and theory. It will reward those who can combine efficiency, wit, and attention to detail. Each archaeologist has their style of the trowel and this event will test those styles against each other in the arena. For those who have yet to step onto the field, the MAG will provide an outstanding opportunity to dive into the deep end and learn some real skills.
We encourage networking and for people of all variety of different archaeological backgrounds to come together. There will be plenty of opportunities to swap stories and to learn from one another about what to do and not to do out on the field.
Contact us at [email protected] or visit the facebook page HERE
The spirit of the event is to test practical field skills of archaeology in both practice and theory. It will reward those who can combine efficiency, wit, and attention to detail. Each archaeologist has their style of the trowel and this event will test those styles against each other in the arena. For those who have yet to step onto the field, the MAG will provide an outstanding opportunity to dive into the deep end and learn some real skills.
We encourage networking and for people of all variety of different archaeological backgrounds to come together. There will be plenty of opportunities to swap stories and to learn from one another about what to do and not to do out on the field.
Contact us at [email protected] or visit the facebook page HERE
Registration Forms
1. Individual Registration Form
2. Paired Registration Form
3. Group Registration Form
All forms can be filled in digitally or can be printed and scanned. Please send completed forms to the email below and we will confirm your registration. Looking forward to seeing you there!
TO NOTE: Some event will handicapped so that individuals just starting can give this a go too. You can also blame the handicap if you don't win. It's all about having fun with some friendly competition.
2. Paired Registration Form
3. Group Registration Form
All forms can be filled in digitally or can be printed and scanned. Please send completed forms to the email below and we will confirm your registration. Looking forward to seeing you there!
TO NOTE: Some event will handicapped so that individuals just starting can give this a go too. You can also blame the handicap if you don't win. It's all about having fun with some friendly competition.
Registrations close 4th October
Send your forms to: [email protected]
Winners of the event will be presented awards at the Trivia Night and will have access to a winners bar tab.
Individual Event Descriptions
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Throwing in the Trowel
Think trowels and clout archery! Picture this: you're in a trench, OHS isn't a thing and you need to throw your trowel and hit your bag of tools. Can you aim or do you miss the mark every time? |
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Dr Doolittle
Are you a zooarchaeologist or think you've got the skills? Can you sort bones like no other? Put your skills to the test by sorting and siding a range of different taxa under pressure. You will be judged for correctness and given bonus points for siding the skeletal fragments/elements. |
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Is this My Wombutt?
How fast do you think you can lay out a wombat skeleton in an anatomically correct position? Time yourself and compare your result with your colleagues! You will be judged on how correct you are and how long it took for you to get there. |
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Paired Event Descriptions
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Sieve Master
How well can you sieve - Do you really catch everything? See how fast you can get through our spoil heaps and how many "artefacts" can you find. Pairs will be judged on speed and accuracy. |
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Squares Fair
Setting up your trench accurately is a major part of excavations. How fast can you string them up without getting tangled in a large mess? Pairs will be handicapped by controlling the amount of string available and how many pegs you can use. |
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It's All About the Base
Maps, maps, maps! How fast can you draw up an accurate baseline map? You will be judged on time and accuracy by comparing with our overlay. |
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Group Event Descriptions
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Moving the Spoils of War
Test your wheelbarrow agility and speed by competing in this group relay event. How fast can you run the barrels, move through the obstacle coarse, avoid the test pits, and get to the end? You will be judged based on the speed of the team and given penalties for failed obstacles. |
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Quiz Night
Test your knowledge of the field and archaeological sciences at this quiz night. It will be a battle of the brains - will your team be the inaugural champions? |
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An ABACUS and CAS Initiative