Courtesy, Honor, Service
The SCA’s Youth Combat program gives children from ages 6 through 17 the opportunity to participate in a kid-friendly version of adult armored and rapier combat. The program emphasizes courtesy, honor, and service as well as skill and safety. Boys and girls participate together, divided into three age brackets, Division 1: ages 6-9, Division 2: ages 10-13, and Division 3: ages 14-17.
At SCA events, youth fighters participate in a variety of tournaments and melees, ranging from one-on-one bouts to “Warlord” tourneys where youth fighters lead teams in melee battles. There are even tournaments to determine Youth Martial Champions, who serve as honor guards for their Baron and Baroness, Prince and Princess, or King and Queen.
Handbooks & Forms
Calontir Youth Combat Handbook
SCA Youth Combat Handbook
Parents Consent for SCA Combat
Combined Minor’s Combat Activity Waiver and Medical Authorization Waiver (Requires Notarization)
Marshals
Resources
Weapons
Building a Rattan Weapon for SCA Youth Combat
Division 1 Pool Noodle Weapons
Basic Sword Construction for Divisions I – III
Creating Weapons for SCA Youth Combat
Making a Plastic Shield
Armor
Basic Youth Combat Armor
SCA Youth Combat Hockey Helmet Buying Guide
Instructions for Building “Jack Armor”
Making a Gorget
Making a Gambeson