Are you here because you want to hit people with foam swords? Shoot foam arrows from a bow? Craft weaponry? Sew garb? The sport of Belegarth has it all. And our local Belegarth chapter, The Realm of Numenor, has all the necessary gear to get you started.
WHAT TO BRING
- State ID or Passport (UIUC ID’s do NOT count). This is to prove you are 18+ after a waiver is filled out. Waivers will be provided. *Fighters under 18 require a notarized waiver in order to participate.
- A great attitude: We’re here to have fun and swing foam, we can’t wait for you to join us!
Recommended but not Required Items:- Water
- Knee pads
- Gloves (lacrosse, ufc, etc.)
- Athletic wear (shorts, t-shirt)
- Any other safety gear required for your person
(eye protection, ankle brace, knee brace, etc.)
FALL SEMESTER PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Starting Monday, August 25th 2025
MONDAYS until October 6th
Illini Grove
5:00pm – 8:00pm
WEDNESDAYS
Japan House
5:00pm – 8:00pm
SATURDAYS
Japan House
11:00am – 2:00pm or later
Practice Location
Japan House: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WZZtLTtWLXSAASJh9
Illini Grove: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xJMZeCGfKTDzeAQa7
DISCORD and FACEBOOK
Join us on our Discord server to get the latest updates, including day-of reminders for practices, changes in location due to weather, and event information. These pages are a great way to connect, ask questions, and get to know everyone who fights while off the field.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/qSkxEPzrsz
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BelegarthRealmOfNumenor/
FALL OPENER
August 30th, 2025
Our first event of the season, get a feel for what it truly means to fight in Belegarth. Huge line fights, organized chaos, food, and new fighter tournaments with prizes.
ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM
In order to earn achievements within the sport (optional), you have to be a member of either the Discord or Facebook, so join as soon as you can! You can view all of the available achievements and request an achievement via the links below:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ACHIEVEMENTS
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AN ACHIEVEMENT
REALM OF NUMENOR?
That’s us! The UIUC swordfighting RSO operates in the Realm of Numenor. Numenor is one of many realms in Belegarth. The Realm of Carthage resides in SIUC territory, while Wolfpack resides in ISU territory. If you’re from Chicago, don’t let summer break keep you from fighting. Realms are all over Chicago, including Dunharrow and Morva. Belegarth is everywhere, but never forget where you came from!
BELEGARTH?
A sport played across the nation, with multiple events every year ranging from multi-day camping events to single day special-scenario battles. Practices run year round in the Realm of Numenor, so you never have to wonder when your next chance to fight will be. Learn more about the sport of Belegarth via the links below.
LINK TO BELEGARTH WIKI
LINK TO BOOK OF WAR: RULES OF BELEGARTH
I WANT MY OWN GEAR!
We provide loaner gear for new fighters and opportunities to build your own. Looking to purchase high quality gear and skip the hassle? Check out Forged Foam, a local business selling exactly what you’re looking for.
Forged Foam Website: https://www.forgedfoam.com/
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