Are there any tournaments for teens?

[Gokuthe3rd]

Hey there I'm Goku. I was wondering if there are any tournaments for people age 14-18 or something like that in New Jersey or New York? I dunno.

 

[JFB (JurgaBurgaFlintines)]

I'm pretty sure most tournaments, teens can attend so to answer your question: yes, there are many.

 

[Thor]

As a teen, I can tell you that teens don't need age-specific tournaments, but I know of very few (really only one ever) tournaments that have lower age limits (and the one was not at the TO's discretion but the venue's).

I say this because at least a few power rankings have teens on them (MN has a Melee Fox who is 14 at last check) and Nairo won Apex 2014 Brawl at 17 years old [taking first at one of the biggest Brawl events of the year].

So you [almost certainly] won't be barred from tournaments or anything, but I don't think you'll find tournaments only for people under 18 [and I don't think they're necessary either].

If you're worried it'll be two matches and out, well, that's what friendlies are for (and you could also try to attend tournaments with pools so that you'll get at least 3 sets in instead of two). And the more you go and practice, the more likely you'll improve and then be able to fight farther through bracket, thus making yourself a better player (and more able to enjoy Smash against strong opponents overall) and less likely to lose both opening matches.

 

[lordvaati]

You know, my old job actually made a suggestion that I should consider a youth division once(I believe they do it with some Pokemon tournaments actually), so maybe I could test it when I get back into TO'ing.

 

[Mikkelmann]

I think age does not really matter like if you're there to have fun then have fun. But if you're still looking for a tournament with your age group then you could find one at your school .

 

[Groose]

There are a very precious few tournaments held in bars, but you shouldn't have a problem entering any tournaments other than those. A fair amount of Smashers are actually late high school age, and some people (like Mew2king) actually dominated the scene in their teens.

 

[Boy Jordan]

Nearly all Smash tournaments are for teens, just as they're for anyone who loves Smash and wants to compete. There are some tourney organizers who like to have an adult's night out every now and then (the drunken tournies as I call them), but for the most part, if you see a tournament listing in your area, they'd love to have you attend! Keep in mind that a lot of players are still in their teens. Back in Melee, where this community all started, nearly every major name was beneath the age of 20. Some teens in particular (M2K and Bombsoldier) absolutely dominated. Go crush 'em.

 

[Hitstun]

I think age does not really matter like if you're there to have fun then have fun. But if you're still looking for a tournament with your age group then you could find one at your school .

Dude. I love the gif! Isn't that Mullen?

 

[Losho]

Dude, all tournaments are for all ages. Try to find some people in your school that play and see where they go to tounaments if they do.

 

[GTZ]

Hey there I'm Goku. I was wondering if there are any tournaments for people age 14-18 or something like that in New Jersey or New York? I dunno.

Goku, I have always wanted to meet you. You are a hero, you have traveled multiple dimensions and time rifts to save our puny human race. If you request a 14-18 yr old only smash tourney it shall be done.. Although last I checked Goku you were a bit older than 18.