TOURNAMENTS:
Open Longsword Cutting - Open to cutting competitors of all skill levels. Previous tournament cutting experience is not required, though competitors must have prior cutting experience/training in general before competing.
First time cutters will not be permitted for safety reasons.
Alternatively, first timers should consider our workshop and class options.
All tournament registrations will be subject to final approval from the organizers. Bring your own sword (subject to organizer approval) or use one of our Valley of the Sun loaners.
Advanced Longsword Cutting - Competitors must meet one or more of the following requirements to be eligible to compete in the advanced longsword cutting tournament:
-Has competed in an advanced cutting tournament at a
recognized HEMA event within the last 2 years
-Has placed in the top 4 of a recognized advanced HEMA
cutting tournament in the last 5 years.
-Has won gold in an open cutting tournament at a
recognized HEMA event in the last 2 years.
-Or has been granted an invitation from the event organizers
All tournament registrations will be subject to final approval from the organizers. Bring your own sword (subject to organizer approval) or use one of our Valley of the Sun loaners.
Arming Sword Cutting Tournament - Arming sword only. Bring your own (must be organizer approved) or use the event loaner. Open to all levels of competitors who have competed in a HEMA cutting event in the last 2 years regardless of placement or tier. First time cutter will not be permitted entry. All registrations will be subject to final approval from the organizers.
**please note that registration is a la carte. General admission tickets are required, each tournament entry must be purchased in addition to general admission**
FEATURES:
Valley of the Sun is proud to partner with SoCal Swordfight this year to offer early cutting qualifiers for SoCal Swordfight. Competitors in the open steel longsword categories for SoCal Swordfight 2023 are welcome to get qualified at Valley of the Sun. We encourage folks to take advantage of this at Valley of the Sun to help alleviate some schedule time for SoCal to help their event run smoother.
All participants of SoCal Swordfight for Open Steel Longsword Tournaments (regardless of tier) must pass a cutting qualification before being eligible to compete. The qualification is valid for 2 years from the time it is completed. Participants who do not pass the cutting qualification are still eligible for competition in Synthetic Longsword.
Individuals who have not pre-qualified based on cutting at previous events must attend the scheduled cutting qualification time slot. The cutting qualifier is part of your tournament registration, and you are not required to participate in a cutting tournament. For more information visit www.socalswordfight.com
