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:Rule was originally unclear about which kingdom's stanadrds applied.
:Rule was originally unclear about which kingdom's stanadrds applied.
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:October 2023 - Clarification that guest fencers to Lochac must follow all of our fencing rules when fencing here.
:January 2024 - Clarification that guest fencers to Lochac must follow all of our fencing rules when fencing here.
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Revision as of 04:11, 23 December 2023

Changes for v 6.0

Was 1.1 The rules
Now
1.1 About these rules
Reason
Not all the rules.

1.3 General information
Rules moved to other sections
1.3.1
Moved to be 1.3.1.2
1.3.2 and 3
Moved to 11.1.1 and 2 in Supervising combat, and reworded.
1.3.4
Moved to be 1.1.5
Was
... Guest fencers must meet the Kingdom's standards for protective gear and weapons set out in these rules.
Now
... Guest fencers must follow all of Lochac's fencing rules, including standards for protective gear and weapons set out in these rules.
Functional change
Guest fencers have to follow all of our rules when they fight here, not just our equipment standards.
Reason
Rule was originally unclear about which kingdom's stanadrds applied.
For notes
January 2024 - Clarification that guest fencers to Lochac must follow all of our fencing rules when fencing here.

1.4.1.1 in Application of the rules - General
Additional text
When in doubt, consider safety above all else.
Functional change
None
Reason
Emphasising importance of safety especially when rules are unclear.
For note section
Not required

1.4.1.2.b in in Application of the rules - General
Was
All fencers and marshals should make sure they keep up with these announcements.
Now
All fencers and marshals must make sure they keep up with these announcements.
Functional change
This is a requirement. It's not just recommended, and not optional.
Reason
"Should" implies there are valid reasons for not keeping up with these announcments. It's not optional.

1.5.4 in Youth activities
Was
...ensure that the minor's parent or legal guardian has:
  • ...
  • and has signed a statement explicitly acknowledging this.
Now
... ensure that the minor's parent or legal guardian has:
Functional change
None, clarification only
Reason
Links to relevant paperwork that we use for this purpose.

1.4.5 in Youth activities
Insert new rule
Authorisation cards issued to minors will have "MINOR" clearly printed across the face of the card.
Functional change
None
Reason
Matching wording in Armoured combat rules and reflects current practice.

1.4.6 in Youth activities
Insert new rule
Participants under 18 years of age cannot hold Fencing Marshal or Authorising Fencing Marshal authorisations.
Functional change
Re-including age restrictions for authorised marshals (was included previously).
Reason
Marshals are officers, and officers in Lochac must be over 18.
For notes section
Not required
1.6.1 Key changes to these rules
  • Removed as duplication of information held elsewhere in the document, and no longer current for this round of changes.
  • See the change log for full list of changes.