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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

 
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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


Clinics & Seminars

Hotel

 
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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

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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.

Absolute Fencing Gear Website

 

Tournament T-shirts

ArmorClass10

Tournament t-shirts & hoodies w/logo & custom monogramming available! Funny fencing t-shirts & more.

ArmorClass10 Website

 
 

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.

Fencing Photos Website