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:The handbook previously had two contradicting definitions of 8oz heavy leather. We have settled on 3.2mm for 8oz leather to be consistent with Society rules. | :The handbook previously had two contradicting definitions of 8oz heavy leather. We have settled on 3.2mm for 8oz leather to be consistent with Society rules. | ||
;Neck protection - 1 January 2024 | ;Neck protection - 1 January 2024 | ||
:Image added to clarify what parts of the neck must be protected by rigid material, and what sized gaps may be allowed. | :Image added to clarify what parts of the neck must be protected by rigid material, and what sized gaps may be allowed. We require greater coverage than Society rules. | ||
;Footwear - 1 January 2024 | ;Footwear - 1 January 2024 | ||
:We have added a rule that everyone on the field must wear enclosed footwear to prevent punctures and resulting infection. This exceeds the Society requirement for abrasion resistant material on the feet. | :We have added a rule that everyone on the field must wear enclosed footwear to prevent punctures and resulting infection. This exceeds the Society requirement for abrasion resistant material on the feet. | ||
Revision as of 08:45, 23 December 2023
- Face protection in spear drills - 1 January 2024
- You must wear full face protection when your opponent has a spear during drills.
- Heavy leather - 1 January 2024
- The handbook previously had two contradicting definitions of 8oz heavy leather. We have settled on 3.2mm for 8oz leather to be consistent with Society rules.
- Neck protection - 1 January 2024
- Image added to clarify what parts of the neck must be protected by rigid material, and what sized gaps may be allowed. We require greater coverage than Society rules.
- Footwear - 1 January 2024
- We have added a rule that everyone on the field must wear enclosed footwear to prevent punctures and resulting infection. This exceeds the Society requirement for abrasion resistant material on the feet.