Youth fighters of the East, take up your arms! With the season now upon us in earnest, there’s an exciting lineup of events where you can take to the list field and test your mettle.
- April 27: Daffodils in Huguenot, NY (Midland Vale)
- May 11: BBM Investiture/Armored Champs in Pomfret, CT (BBM)
- May 18: Dancing Fox in Kingston, NY (Nordenhalle)
- May 25: Roses/Thrown Champs in Schaghticoke, NY (Concordia)
- May 25: Panteria in Thetford, VT (Panther Vale)
- June 29: NRWC/Equestrian Champs in Greenwich, NY (Glenn Linn)
- July 13: GNEW in Hebron, ME (Malagentia)
- July 13: C is for Creative in Nazareth, PA (Eisental)
Visit the East Kingdom event calendar for more information, including contact information for the event stewards should you have any questions.
Youth combat is open to everyone from ages 6 through 17. First-time fighters are welcome; our marshals are always willing to help you learn the ropes.
Most events will have a limited supply of loaner gear, so if you’ve never fought before, or if you’ve outgrown some of your armor from past seasons, bring what you can — athletic groin protection, knee and elbow pads from another sport, padded gloves, weight-lifting/kidney belts, a lacrosse or hockey helmet — and we’ll do our best to fill in the gaps and get you on the field.
Parents, you can find more information at youthfighters.eastkingdom.org, or feel free to email me at youthcombat@eastkingdom.org for more details or to get in touch with a youth combat marshal in your area.
In service to the youth,
— Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin
— East Kingdom Youth Earl Marshal
