🛡️ 3rd Annual SCS Youth Invitational

Hosted by BladeFit Academy | Vancouver, WA
July 19, 2025

Welcome to one of the only youth-focused tournaments in the world of Soft Combat Sports.
Now in its third year, the SCS Youth Invitational is a weekend of play, competition, and connection for young martial artists across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Whether you’re a returning competitor, a new student at BladeFit, or a visiting club interested in youth sword sport—this event is for you.

⚔️ What to Expect

🗓️ Schedule

Saturday, July 19
Team Games & Challenges
Work together in cooperative missions that build strategy, agility, and camaraderie.

Check In 10 am

Morning Schedule

1.Single stick 3x3 stronghold adults and elite youth (those who will later judge) 2. 3v3 saber buckler Stronghold 3. 5v5 Capture the Flag

Lunch

Afternoon Schedule


One-on-One Duels
Step into the ring and test your skill in individual sparring matches—by age division.

1. Sword/shield

2. Saber/buckler

3. Dueling sword

👥 Who Can Participate?

• Youth ages 11–18 years

•  Three Divisions:

  • Soft Juniors (11–14)

  • Soft Teens (15–18)

• Single Stick Elites (15-18)

• No prior tournament experience needed—just heart, effort, and good sportsmanship!

💵 Registration

$20 Base Fee (includes):

• Entry into all games & duels

• Awards & recognition

Optional Tournament T-shirt: $ 25

🍕 Food & Family

We know this is a community event—and families come hungry too!
You can pre-purchase lunch passes for additional guests, including siblings, parents, or tag-along adventurers.

Lunch Includes:

• Costco pizza

• Assorted drinks

• Cookies & snacks

➡️ $10 per person 
Choose during registration. Add as many as you need!

Please register by June 30th, 2025.

Register Now!

🎽 What to Bring

• Comfortable athletic clothes

• Shoes you can move in

• Any personal gear (foam swords, gloves, etc.)—we’ll have loaners available too

• Water bottle, sunscreen, and a good attitude!

📍 Location

Leroy Haagen Park
Vancouver, WA

Free parking on site

💬 Questions?

Contact: lisa@bladefitacademy.com
Or call/text: 360-207-0252

Not Sure If It's For You?

If you're part of a local sword sport club or historical martial arts group and want to learn more about bringing youth into the practice—we welcome you to visit, observe, or reach out.

Let’s build the future of sword sport together!