Ursulmas Tournament
Hosted in-person by
The Barony of Aquaterra (Snohomish County, WA )
Ursulmas Tournament
Event Summary
Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Conchobhar Ciuin
Event Date(s): January 24 , 2026 until January, 25 2026
Site opens at: 9:00 AM on January 24th 2026
Site closes at: 5:00 PM on January 25th 2026
Event site:
Evergreen State Fairgrounds
14405 - 179th Ave SE
Monroe, WA 98272
This is a Level 1: Other (Branch primary events of regional or Kingdom interest) event.
The Barony of Aquaterra invites you to the Ursulmas Tournaments taking place January 24-25, 2026! Demonstrate your martial prowess or cheer on our wonderful competitors. Ursulmas 2026 will be held at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington.
This year we have separated our tournaments and our public demo into two separate events. Ursulmas Tournaments features tournaments for heavy combat, rapier, cut & thrust, target archery, combat archery, thrown weapons, and youth armored combat. Seating in the bleachers gives a birds-eye view to the arena so you can enjoy it all at once.
Site opens to volunteers for setup at noon on Friday, January 23, 2026. Populace are welcome to join us on Saturday and Sunday.
Arts & Sciences Activities
*Hear ye, noble bears and forest friends of the realm!*
In the spirit of chivalry and honor, I, Saint Ursul, invite you to the grand Ursulmas Tourney and Feast of Saint Ursul. This celebration marks the anniversary of my valiant rescue of the Lady of Aquaterra and stands as a testament to unwavering devotion and knightly valor.
Join us in the Barony of Aquaterra, where we shall celebrate the virtues of courage, loyalty, and honor. Don your finest medieval attire and let the revelry commence! In the spirit of fun we shall have a contest for The Best Dressed Bear (or bear-friend). The Best Dressed will be selected by the Populace. Unless otherwise requested, all entries will be donated to baronial largesse.
May your paws be steady and your spirits high!
Arts & Sciences Salon
If combat is not to your taste, fear not! A space will be available for gentles to gather and socialize while working on small projects. So bring your scribal work, embroidery, nalbinding, and more to our arts & sciences salon.
This event includes the following activities and/or services:
Royal Presence - King
Royal Presence - Queen
Accepts PayPal
Offers Youth & Family activities
Has Heavy Fighting activities
Has Rapier and/or Cut & Thrust activities
Has Archery activities
Has Thrown Weapon activities
Has Arts & Sciences activities
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Registration Information
*Please note that you can pay on site, using cash, check or credit card – this pre-registration form is for those who wish to PREPAY ONLY.*
Pre-registration payments must be received on or before January 21st if paying via PayPal to be considered pre-registered. Form closes on January 11th at 10:00pm to allow the 10 day period of payment allowed by PayPal.
Entry Fees can be paid by check or money order, but these must be received in the PO Box by January 13th to be confirmed. Please allow plenty of time if you decide to pay by mail. You will receive a PayPal invoice, but can ignore this if you choose to pay by mail. The invoice will be cancelled once the Exchequer receives your check, and you will receive a notification.
PO Box 12663
Statement from the SCA – Please Read
The SCA prohibits harassment and bullying of all individuals and groups. Harassment and bullying includes, but is not limited to the following:
- offensive or lewd verbal comments directed to an individual;
- the display of explicit images (drawn or photographic) depicting an individual in an inappropriate manner;
- photographing or recording individuals inappropriately to abuse or harass the individual;
- inappropriate physical contact; unwelcome sexual attention; or retaliation for reporting harassment and/or bullying.
Participants violating these rules are subject to appropriate sanctions. If an individual feels subjected to harassment, bullying or retaliation, they should contact a Seneschal, President of the SCA, or the Kingdom’s Board Ombudsman. If a participant of the SCA becomes aware that someone is being harassed or bullied, they have a responsibility pursuant to the SCA Code of Conduct to come forward and report this behavior to a Seneschal, President of the SCA or Kingdom’s Board Ombudsman.
Site Fees
| Fee Type | Cost* |
| Adult Weekend | $45.00 |
| Adult Day | $35.00 |
| Youth Weekend (13-17) | $15.00 |
| Youth Day (13-17) | $10.00 |
| Child (12 and under) | Free |
| *SCA Members will receive a $10 member discount off the cost listed above for adult registrations. | |
Tournament Information
Heavy Fighting Tournaments
- Format to be decided depending on number of competitors.
- No visible plastic save shield bosses and basket hilts (bosses preferred not metal).
- No visible modern equipment save foot wear.
- Be able to discuss time frame and region your kit is inspired by.
Combat Archery Tournament
Rapier and Cut & Thrust Tournaments
Saturday
Bear Claw Rapier Tournament
Open to all fighters who have never won a tournament. Format to be determined.
Ursa Major Pooled Rapier Tournament
Format to be determined.
Cut & Thrust Accolades Tournament
Entrants choose a historical form or school to compete, with the best demonstration winning. This tournament will be judged by a panel of Masters of Defense and Order of the White Scarf. If you are interested in judging please reach out to Don Samuel.
- Contestants may need to answer questions and present papers, essays, or research to support their fight.
- Open to all cut & thrust fighters, but the winner will be selected via accolades.
Sunday
Ice Cream Social Tournament
Format to be determined.
Grumpy Old Bear Rapier Tournament
Entrants must be over 40 years of age.
Cut & Thrust Tournament
Format to be determined.
Youth and Family Activities
We are pleased to invite the youth among you to join us for Youth Armored Combat! Available for youth aged 6 –17 years.
The mission of our SCA youth martial programs is to provide a safe and fun environment where the youth can participate in martial activities at a level appropriate to their age. The goal is to introduce and reinforce the ideals of chivalry, honor, courtesy, service, and heraldic pageantry, both on and off the list field. The program stresses good sportsmanship and parental participation. It is designed to allow the youth to learn more about all aspects of the Society and above all, HAVE FUN! Throughout the event there will be opportunities for youth to try on the basic armor and to practice in the list field with the practice swords so that they can get a feel of how Youth Armored Combat works. Youth must be accompanied at all times by an adult guardian with a properly signed medical waiver and be able to sign a single use combat waiver, forms available on this site soon, as well as at the event. There will also be the Ursa Minor Tournament of the SCA Youth Armored Combat that everyone is welcome to watch and cheer for the youth of our kingdom.
** Youth and Children must either be accompanied by parent/guardian or you may bring any minor that is not your own, but their parent or guardian must complete both of the SCA Inc. required forms prior to your arrival.
Volunteer Information
- Gate Shifts – Sign Up Here
- Setup – Friday Afternoon and Evening
- Hospitality
- Tear Down – Sunday Afternoon
- Heavy Fighting Lists
- Rapier Lists – If you are interesting in leading Rapier lists, please contact the Event Steward
- Fields Herald
- Town Cry Herald
- Heavy Field Marshal
- Rapier Marshal
- Water Bearing
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