The Capitol Clash is back and proud to host its 14th annual national youth competition!
The tournament will again take place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, over Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend: Saturday, Jan. 18th - Monday, Jan. 20th.
Tournament events include: Youth 8, Youth 10, Youth 12, Youth 14, and Cadet (Youth 16).
As always, please observe the tournament free of charge.
Schedule
Friday, Jan.
17
4:00p.m. | Referee Certification Seminar
4:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. | Weapon Check Open
Saturday, Jan.
18
6:30a.m. | Weapon Check Open
7:00a.m. | Tournament Check-In Opens
8:00a.m. | Color Guard Presentation & National Anthem
11:00a.m. | Lightfencing Demonstration
5:00p.m. | Student Athlete Discussion
6:00p.m. | Sport Psychology Seminar
Sunday, Jan.
19
6:30a.m. | Weapon Check Open
7:00a.m. | Tournament Check-In Opens
8:00a.m. | Color Guard Presentation & National Anthem
11:00a.m. | Lightfencing Demonstration
6:00p.m. | Armory Clinic
Monday, Jan.
20
6:30a.m. | Weapon Check Open
7:00a.m. | Tournament Check-In Opens
8:00a.m. | Color Guard Presentation & National Anthem
Hotel
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, A Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy Property
201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD 20745
Reserve the venue hotel with discounted nightly rates on hotel rooms for Capitol Clash attendees using the link above. Please reserve early, as space is limited.
Hotel reservations at the $199 rate are no longer available at this time.
Choose "Additional Rooms" for the $326 rate on Friday and Saturday nights.
Capitol Clash Hotel & Venue
The Capitol Clash will return to the state of the art hotel and convention center in National Harbor for its 2025 tournament. Capitol Clash attendees are eligible to receive a discounted rate to stay at the venue hotel throughout Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend. See link above.
Inside the Hotel
The tournament takes place in Exhibit Halls A, B, C, & D, which are located on the lowest floor of the Gaylord Hotel & Convention Center (3 flights below the main floor).
Parking
Self-parking is located on the left side of the hotel when facing the main entrance. Discounted self-parking will be available from a Gaylord Resort attendant stationed near the tournament check-in counters during regular business hours.
Valet parking is also available at the front entrance.
Vendors
Fencing Equipment
Absolute Fencing Gear
Absolute Fencing Gear, headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ, is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of equipment and services for Olympic-style fencing. Combining three decades of experience, a wide distribution network, high-quality manufacturing, and a highly talented team of professionals, the Company equips fencers, clubs, universities, teams, events, and federations with fencing gear for all levels of the sport.
Tournament T-shirts
ArmorClass10
Tournament t-shirts & hoodies w/logo & custom monogramming available! Funny fencing t-shirts & more.
Photography
Fencing Photos
Experience the world's-largest collection of professional fencing images from the official photographer of USA Fencing and former official photographer of the International Fencing Federation (FIE). On-site tournament photos available for purchase.