Youth Combat Marshal-in-Charge is THL Mughain nic Cairt.
Youth Rapier Marshal-in-Charge: Oda Umi Shōnagon, Called “Umi”
The basis for the Pennsic 52 Youth Armored Combat rules and Youth Rapier Combat rules is the SCA Society Youth Combat Handbook.
Youth Combat Age Divisions
All youth ages 6 to 17 are invited to join us on the battlefield for the Pennsic Youth Armored and Rapier Combat Programs.
- Division 1 (ages 6 to 9)
- Division 2 (ages 10 to 13)
- Division 3 (ages 14 to 17)
Youth who moved up a division or were held back because of size, strength, or maturity and youth from kingdoms with different age divisions may participate in the division that is most appropriate based on their home kingdom authorization.
Loaner Gear
The Youth Armored/Rapier Combat programs at Pennsic each have a limited supply of loaner gear so that a fighter may check out items needed for them to safely participate in the program. Borrowed items will need to be returned at the end of the session to the marshal tent. Loaner gear is first-come first-served. There is no way to guarantee that there will be an item available if the inventory has already been checked out by other fighters. Please try to have a full working set of armor upon arrival or bring as many elements as you can.
Authorizations
Each kingdom may elect to hold authorization sessions for Youth Armored/Rapier Combat during the week. Check at the Youth Combat or Youth Rapier administration tent for more information.
Service
Youth combatants are expected to provide service at Pennsic. At a minimum, this will take the form of field sweeps for trash and water bottles in our own lists as well as the surrounding area.
Volunteers
We encourage parents/notarized guardians and marshals in training to volunteer at the Youth Combat list.
Registration and Supervision
A parent, legal guardian, or notarized guardian must accompany their child/youth to the field the first time they participate in Youth Armored/Rapier Combat during this Pennsic in order to complete the registration process.
During the registration process, the parent/legal guardian/notarized guardian must provide contact information, including a mobile phone number or equivalent method for rapid contact in the case of an emergency by which they can be reached during each youth combat session the child/youth participates in. If the contact information needs to be changed during the course of Pennsic, the parent/legal guardian/notarized guardian must repeat the above procedure.
In accordance with the Pennsic Youth policies, participants under the age of 12 must be within voice range or in sight of their parent/legal guardian/notarized guardian’s or another designated responsible adult (age 18 or older) at all times while participating in Youth Combat. This encompasses the area immediately surrounding the youth list fields. Parent/legal guardian/notarized guardian’s who wish to designate someone else as a responsible adult for their child under the age of 12 must provide their name and contact information as part of the registration process.
All Youth Combatants will sign in with the marshals for each subsequent session. Even if a Youth Combatant has attended the morning session, a separate sign-in is necessary for the afternoon session.
Pennsic Youth Armored Combat/Youth Rapier Combat Background Check Policy
The Marshals-in-Charge of Youth Armored and Rapier Combat at Pennsic, as listed on the Pennsic staff list, must present proof of a current SCA-required background check before they can assume their roles at Pennsic. Additionally, the background check policy applies to those marshals put in charge of the Youth Armored and Youth Rapier Combat administration tents and the individual list fields for Divisions 1, 2, and 3.
Youth Armored/Rapier Combat Schedules
Both programs run from Wednesday, July 30 through Thursday, August 7.
Armored Combat Sessions are scheduled from 8:30 to 11:00 am, and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm daily, with a few exceptions.
Rapier Combat Sessions are scheduled from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm daily, with a few exceptions.
Both programs have several evening tournaments scheduled as well. Times may vary to avoid conflict with other events. Melee will not be available if a tournament is scheduled on the lists. Please check the schedule posted in the MOL tent at the Youth Armored/Rapier Combat list for more information.