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:Include note that authorisation bouts must occur at events or official practices as that's where SCA combat occurs. We have no jursidiction over people poking each other in their back yards, so it's not our business, and authorisations need to be our business.


==Changes for v6.0==
==Changes for v6.0==
===8.1.2 in Authorisation procedures - General===
;Was 8.1.2, now 14.1.2 in Authorisation procedures - General
:
;Was
;Was
:To be authorised, participants must pass a verbal and practical test to show that they...
:To be authorised, participants must pass a verbal and practical test to show that they...
;Now
;Now
:To be authorised, participants must pass a verbal and practical combat test to show that they...
:To be authorised, participants must pass a verbal and practical combat test to show that they...
:Inserted bullet point
:*understand the risks of concussion, knows the signs and symptoms of concussion, and can apply the Concussion Recognition Tool
;Functional change
;Functional change
:Addition of the word "combat" to highlight that the practical component must include combat
:Addition of the word "combat" to highlight that the practical component must include combat. Included requirement to understand the risks of concussion, knows the signs and symptoms of concussion, and ability apply the Concussion Recognition Tool
;Reason
;Reason
:The handbook currently has two phrases meaning the same component of the authorising process. This combines them.
:The handbook currently has two phrases meaning the same component of the authorising process. This combines them.
:Concussion is a serious issue, and we need all our participants to be able to recognise it, and remove themselves from combat if they have one.
;For notes section
;For notes section
April 2023 - The practical component of authorisations must include combat.
:October 2023 - The practical component of authorisations must include combat.
:October 2023 - Concussion is a serious issue, and we need all our participants to be able to recognise it, and remove themselves from combat if they have one.
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===8.1.4 in Authorisation procedures - General===
;14.1.4-9 in Authorisation procedures - General
;Was
;Was
:Not in rules
:Not in rules
;Now
;Now
:The practical combat test includes fencing against another fencer, and is observed and directed by the Authorising Fencing Marshal. In rare circumstances, where there is no other way for the fencer to undertake an authorisation, the Kingdom Fencing Marshal may act as the authorising marshal remotely, observing and directing the combat over a live video.
:4. There must be a dedicated practical combat test - it is not sufficient to simply have seen the fencer fight during a tournament, for example. This test must occur at an official event or official practice.
:5. The practical combat test includes fencing against another fencer, and is observed and directed by the Authorising Fencing Marshal. This could include the Authorising Marshal fencing against the candidate, though it is strongly recommended that the Authorising Marshal observe rather than fight. The Authorising Fencing Marshal should discuss the fight with the fencer the candidate has fenced as part of the test in a place where the candidate cannot overhear.
:6. Any person seeking to be authorised in any form of fencing, including marshal authorisations, must read, understand, and apply as appropriate the Concussion Recognition Tool.
:7. In rare circumstances, where there is no other way for the fencer to undertake an authorisation, the Kingdom Fencing Marshal may act as the authorising marshal remotely, observing and directing the combat over a live video.
:8. The practical combat test must occur within one month of the verbal test.
:9. To be authorised as a marshal or combatant you must read, understand, and apply as appropriate the Concussion Recognition Tool.
;Functional change
;Functional change
:Allows for obeservation and direction of a combat authorisation by the Kingdom Fencing Marshal remotely over video as a last resort.
:The practical test is an actual test.
;Reason
:Incorporates requirements for concussion awareness.
:There may be rare circumstances where an Authorising Fencing marshal is not physically able to be present. This allows for obeservation and direction of a combat authorisation by the Kingdom Fencing Marshal remotely over video as a last resort.
:Adds the ability for the Kingdom Fencing Marshal to assess a candidate remotely via a live video call, though this should be a rare occurrence.
;For notes section
:Adds a timeframe for completing the parts of test. There was no guidance previously.
:April 2023 - Provision added for the Kingdom Fencing Marshal to obesrve and direct a combat authorisation as the Authorising Fencing Marshal via live video when no other options are available.
;For notes section:
 
:October 2023 - Concussion is a serious matter, so we require all our participants to be able to recognise the signs and symptoms, so they can remove themselves from the field if they have a concussion.
===8.1.5 in Authorisation procedures - General===
:October 2023 - The Kingdom Fencing Marshal can only issue an authorisation if they have witnessed the fencer themselves, though this can be remotely, via live video as a last resort.
;Was
:Not in rules
;Now
:This test must occur within one month of the verbal test, and must be a dedicated practical combat test - it is not sufficient to simply have seen the fencer fight during a tournament, for example.  
;Functional change
:Adds a timeframe for when a combat test can occur relative to the theory component, and ensures that the bouts must be part of an authorisation process.
;Reason
:There was no guidance previously.

Revision as of 23:55, 18 October 2023

Changes for v6.0

Was 8.1.2, now 14.1.2 in Authorisation procedures - General
Was
To be authorised, participants must pass a verbal and practical test to show that they...
Now
To be authorised, participants must pass a verbal and practical combat test to show that they...
Inserted bullet point
  • understand the risks of concussion, knows the signs and symptoms of concussion, and can apply the Concussion Recognition Tool
Functional change
Addition of the word "combat" to highlight that the practical component must include combat. Included requirement to understand the risks of concussion, knows the signs and symptoms of concussion, and ability apply the Concussion Recognition Tool
Reason
The handbook currently has two phrases meaning the same component of the authorising process. This combines them.
Concussion is a serious issue, and we need all our participants to be able to recognise it, and remove themselves from combat if they have one.
For notes section
October 2023 - The practical component of authorisations must include combat.
October 2023 - Concussion is a serious issue, and we need all our participants to be able to recognise it, and remove themselves from combat if they have one.
14.1.4-9 in Authorisation procedures - General
Was
Not in rules
Now
4. There must be a dedicated practical combat test - it is not sufficient to simply have seen the fencer fight during a tournament, for example. This test must occur at an official event or official practice.
5. The practical combat test includes fencing against another fencer, and is observed and directed by the Authorising Fencing Marshal. This could include the Authorising Marshal fencing against the candidate, though it is strongly recommended that the Authorising Marshal observe rather than fight. The Authorising Fencing Marshal should discuss the fight with the fencer the candidate has fenced as part of the test in a place where the candidate cannot overhear.
6. Any person seeking to be authorised in any form of fencing, including marshal authorisations, must read, understand, and apply as appropriate the Concussion Recognition Tool.
7. In rare circumstances, where there is no other way for the fencer to undertake an authorisation, the Kingdom Fencing Marshal may act as the authorising marshal remotely, observing and directing the combat over a live video.
8. The practical combat test must occur within one month of the verbal test.
9. To be authorised as a marshal or combatant you must read, understand, and apply as appropriate the Concussion Recognition Tool.
Functional change
The practical test is an actual test.
Incorporates requirements for concussion awareness.
Adds the ability for the Kingdom Fencing Marshal to assess a candidate remotely via a live video call, though this should be a rare occurrence.
Adds a timeframe for completing the parts of test. There was no guidance previously.
For notes section
October 2023 - Concussion is a serious matter, so we require all our participants to be able to recognise the signs and symptoms, so they can remove themselves from the field if they have a concussion.
October 2023 - The Kingdom Fencing Marshal can only issue an authorisation if they have witnessed the fencer themselves, though this can be remotely, via live video as a last resort.
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