[Artemisia] Estrella War - Youth Combat Activities

[Anita Challis]

Estrella War - Youth Combat Activities
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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.

Full information is online at:
http://www.estrellawar.org/Activities/YouthCombat.aspx

YOUTH COMBAT SCHEDULE:
All age groups will meet at the same time, and scenarios will run
interspersed to allow for breaks. All youth combatants participating must
have their parent or legal guardian present during all tournaments and
scenarios in which they participate. Scenarios will be held near the main
battle field (location will be posted at Children/Youth Complex) and will
include:
 
Thu through Sun: 1:30-2:00 PM -  Armor/Weapons Inspection 
Thu, Feb 12th 2:00-5:00PM -  Known World Youth Friendship Melee 
Fri, Feb 13th 2:00-5:00PM -  Estrella Youth Combat Tournament
Sat, Feb 14th 2:00-5:00PM -  Atenveldt Youth Melee
Sun, Feb 15th 2:00-5:00PM -  Caid Youth Melee
      
The Thursday Friendship Melee will allow youth to meet one another and work
out armor/weapons questions that they or their guardians may have. Friday's
tournament includes prizes for each age group, and tokens for all youth
participating. Saturday and Sunday will include heart pounding melee combat
(this is war after all)!

YOUTH COMBAT WEAPONS STANDARDS: 
Youth Combat held Feb 12 – 15, 2009 (Thursday through Saturday) will use the
KINGDOM OF ATENVELDT ARMOR, WEAPON, AND GUIDELINES FOR YOUTH COMBAT. 
Youth Combat held Feb 15, 2008 (Sunday) will use the CAID YOUTH WEAPONS
STANDARD Copies of both handbooks will be available at the Youth Combat sign
up table. Marshals will be present to answer questions at 1:30PM each day.