The Kingdom of Atenveldt (the local SCA chapter that hosts the Estrella War) allows a special form of SCA martial arts called “Youth Combat” for youth between the age of 6 and 17 years of age. Participation in youth combat requires compliance with special armor and weapons standards, as well as the presence of the parent or legal guardian during all tournaments and scenarios in which the youth participates.
Youth combat activities are open to both boys and girls, are organized by age group, and may include one-on-one tournaments, as well as melee-style scenarios conducted between two opposing groups of fighters. Youth fighters are encouraged to bring extra weapons and armor that they feel comfortable sharing/loaning when they come to Estrella War. Youth who wish to try Youth Combat for the first time are encouraged to contact Atenveldt’s Kingdom Youth Combat Marshal before the event to understand what the combatant and parent must bring to try SCA Youth Combat.
Youth Combat Weapons Standards:
Youth Combat sponsored by the Kingdom of Atenveldt will use the KINGDOM OF ATENVELDT ARMOR, WEAPON, AND GUIDELINES FOR YOUTH COMBAT.
We will follow the Atenveldt Youth Weapons Standard (Published on the atenveldt website). Copies of this handbook will also be available at the youth combat sign up table. Marshals will also be present to answer questions at 1:30pm each day. All age groups will meet at the same time and scenarios will be run interspersed to allow for breaks.
A Youth Combat Waiver must be filled out for each youth combatant.
Youth Combat Schedule:
A schedule of Youth Combat activities for Estrella War is listed below and will be included on the schedule of events.
All youth combatants participating must have their parent or legal guardian present during all tournaments and scenarios in which they participate.
On Thursday There is a youth friendship mele. This is a fun event designed to allow the youth to get a chance to meet one another and work out any armor/weapons questions that they or their guardians may have.
Friday there will be a tournament with prizes for each age group and tokens for all youth participating. Saturday and Sunday will be filled with heart pounding melee combat, this is war after all!
Thursday March 29th
- Known World Youth Friendship Melee
1:30pm Armor/Weapons Inspection (Guardian must be present to sign up)
2:00pm-5:00pm Melee scenarios
Friday March 30th Estrella Youth Combat Tournament
1:30pm List Opens/Armor Inspection (Guardian must be present to enter list)
2:00pm-5:00pm Tournament (Rounds will be interspersed with each age group)
Saturday March 31st - Youth Melee
1:30pm Armor/Weapons Inspection (Guardian must be present to sign up)
2:00pm-5:00pm Melee scenarios
Sunday April 1st - Youth Melee
1:30pm Armor/Weapons Inspection (Guardian must be present to sign up)
2:00pm-5:00pm Melee scenarios
If you have questions, or wish to assist with marshalling, waterbearing, heralding or running Youth Combat at the event, please contact Atenveldt’s Kingdom Youth Combat Marshal for more information, or show up at the fighting field each day.
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