Youth Combat

Haakon Bjornsson is the Youth Marshall-in-charge of Youth Combat at Panhandle Skirmishes.

All Youth Combat battles will be for war points. The Kingdom with the most wins, takes the point.

Youth Combat Marshaling Convention

Haakon Bjornsson, Youth Combat Marshal of Trimaris, Shall be Marshal-in-Charge of Panhandle Skirmishes Youth Combat. The Kingdom of Meridies may designate their Youth Combat Marshal and such other warranted representatives to assist in marshaling the battles. Other kingdoms represented are welcome to supply appropriately qualified marshals to assist. The Youth Combat Marshal-in-Charge has ultimate responsibility for all youth combat related activities at this event. As these are friendly skirmishes, we anticipate no need for a marshal's court. However, Significant disputes will be solved, if possible, by a consensus of the Kings of Meridies and Trimaris. However, the King of Trimaris remains the final authority in marshallate matters.

All youth combat field marshals at Panhandle Skirmishes shall operate under the supervision of Haakon Bjornsson. The Youth Combat marshals for each battle shall be appropriately designated and equipped. No battle may begin without a sufficient number of marshals to police the battle.

The area for combat shall be clearly marked and pointed out to all participants. For the safety of spectators, no engagement is allowed outside the designated area.

The Youth Combat Marshal-in-Charge reserves the right to stop all combat activities due to excessive heat, dangerous weather, or any other safety concern. General Holds will be called whenever major safety concerns arise. Such holds may be initiated by the marshals or by fighters who become aware of major safety issues. When a General Hold is called, all fighters shall echo the hold, combat shall cease, and fighters shall lower their weapons and drop to their knees, if possible. There shall be no discussion of tactics during the hold. Violation of this rule may cause a fighter to be suspended for the day.

Youth Combat Marshals may stop the fighting in localized areas to move the fighters away from a boundary or obstacle without calling a General Hold. In such instances, fighters are expected to cease hostilities, follow the directions of the marshal, and resume fighting when instructed.

Marshals have the power and duty to remove any person violating the rules of combat, including those who fail to accept blows, those who are endangering safety, and those who ignore instructions or the rules for the battle.

Requirements

Parents

A parent or legal guardian must be present at all times that a youth fighter is participating in combat. That includes fighter practices and tournaments.

Fighters

Fighters must be between the ages of 7 and 17 and:

(1) Obey the rules and the marshal's instructions at all times.

(2) Have read and know the Rules of the List.

(3) Have a signed combat wavier.

(4) Behave in a courteous and honorable manner at all times. Bad tempers will not be tolerated.

Junior Youth Combat Marshal

(1) Must be a youth fighter between the ages of 12 and 17

(2) Must be authorized as a marshal by two Youth Combat Marshals.

(3) Perform the duties of a marshal under the close supervision of a Youth Combat Marshal.

Armour

All fighters are encouraged to wear SCA legal heavy style combat armor as far as is practicable for each individual. SCA Heavy Minimum Armor, properly constructed and worn, will ALWAYS pass inspection for Youth Combat. In many cases it will offer an advantage in comfort and mobility. Children who opt for "light leather with 1/2 inch of foam" will be protected but look like they are wearing some sort of space satellite or horse collar! Medium leather backed with 1/4 inch of foam protects better, is less bulky and the weight differential is negligible. However, armor should be constructed that the child will wear, meets the standard and gives Mom & Dad "peace of mind".

The fighting and armor standards for Youth Combat are available at Trimaris's website.

Battles

The scene has been set, and all warriors are needed to defend the borders! For the first time, Youth Combat is a war point at Panhandle Skirmishes.

Besides the knowledge of fighting skills, combats would be well served to understand the strategies and history that surrounds these scenarios.  Your studies may just give your team the winning edge!