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|'''The dates for these changes are non-linear at this time to allow readers to go through this update from the 2009 handbook from start to finish. Future updates post release of this wiki should be in date order with the most recent at the top.'''
| 5 July 2018
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| The following footnote to [[Armoured Combat:Classes_of_Participant_and_Combat|1.1]] has now been included as a rule.
The term "combatant" is used in this book to refer to people who are actually fighting, whether with melee or missile weapons. The term "participant" is used to refer to everyone taking an active role in combat-related activities. Everyone on the field, combatant, auxiliary or non-combatant, is a participant. "Plumed participants" refers to both plumed combatants and plumed auxiliaries.
| 2 July 2018
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| Fixed a typographical error. Changed [[Armoured Combat:Classes_of_Participant_and_Combat|1.1.2.b]] from "Must wear a plume in their helmets..." to "Must wear a plume on their helmets..."
| 19 August 2018
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| In [[Armoured Combat:Combat_Authorisation_Requirements|Section 2]], references to marshals with regards to authorising have been updated to Senior Marshals as appropriate. Only Senior Marshals can conduct armoured combat authorisations, as per the Marshal Handbook.
| 26 May 2019
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| The following footnote to [[Armoured Combat:Combat_Authorisation_Requirements#General|2.1.1]] has been incorporated into the rule.
There are also authorisation requirements for rapier combat and equestrian activities but these are dealt with in their respective handbooks.
| 5 July 2018
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| [[Armoured Combat:Combat_Authorisation_Requirements#General|2.1.3a(i)]] has been updated to clarify that a Heavy Combatant authorisation allows the participant to engage in heavy combat with melee weapons and to take the field as Plumed Combatant or Plumed Auxiliary.  And [[Armoured Combat:Combat_Authorisation_Requirements#General|2.1.3a(ii)]] has been updated that to act as a Plumed Combatant, a fighter also needs another weapon authorisation such as thrown weapon, combat archery or siege engine. Plumed Participant on its own only allows a fighter to act as a Plumed Auxiliary (banner bearer)
| 26 May 2019
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| [[Armoured Combat:Combat_Authorisation_Requirements#General|2.1.4a]] has been updated to use the term Auxiliary Marshal.
| 5 July 2018
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| The following footnote to [[Armoured Combat:Combat_Authorisation_Requirements#General|2.1.11]] has been incorporated into the rule, and Lochac corrected to Australia.
In Australia, a completed authorisation form includes an indemnity. This form must be completed by both the Authorising Marshal and the candidate. New Zealand resident candidates do not need to complete the indemnity.
| 5 July 2018
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|[[Armoured Combat:Combat_Authorisation_Requirements#Minor_Authorisation|2.3.2]] has been updated to reflect the forms required for minor participation and that it must be the parent or guardian present for the authorisation, not a Nominated Caregiver.
| 26 May 2019
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|[[Armoured Combat:Combat_Authorisation_Requirements#Minor_Authorisation|2.3.5]] had been updated to reflect that minor participants must have a guardian or Nominated Caregiver present at the event.
| 21 May 2019
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|[[Armoured Combat:Rules_of_the_Lists|3.1]] has been updated to use the wording from the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/marshal_handbook.pdf Marshal's Handbook (Oct 2018)].  The Rules of the Lists cover all SCA martial field activities.
| 30 May 2019
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| [[Armoured Combat:Rules_of_the_Lists|3.2 and 3.3]] have been updated to the most recent version of [https://www.sca.org/docs/pdf/govdocs.pdf Corpora (January 2018)] and [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/marshal_handbook.pdf Marshal's Handbook (Oct 2018)], and corrected for standard NZ and Australian spelling. There are no changes to these from the April edition of Corpora or August 2006 edition of the Marshal's Handbook used previously.
| 5 July 2018
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| [[Armoured Combat:Conventions_of_Combat|Figure 4.1]] didn't render properly in the Kingdom of Lochac Fighters Handbook 2009 [[File:Fighters-handbook_2009.pdf]]. The correct images are now included.
| 28 June 2018
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| [[Armoured Combat:Conventions_of_Combat#Behaviour_on_the_Field|4.2.2]] The footnote "See Grievance procedures" has been removed.
| 5 July 2018
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| The following footnote to [[Armoured Combat:Conventions_of_Combat#Behaviour_on_the_Field|4.2.24]] has been incorporated into the rule:
This rule is meant to allow the kneeling combatant to straighten if they desire and is not intended to keep the standing combatant from leaning forward to stay in range if the kneeling combatant leans back.
| 5 July 2018
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| The footnotes for [[Armoured Combat:Conventions_of_Combat#Holds| 4.5.2]] indicating that holds may not be necessary if the problem can be dealt with without one for broken weapons and armour have been included in rule.
|5 July 2018
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| The following footnote to [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements#Summary_of_Areas_to_be_Armoured|7.3.1.a]] has been incorporated into the rule:
The cervical vertebrae are the vertebrae in the neck. The first thoracic vertebra is the first major lump which can be felt in the spine at the base of the neck.
| 5 July 2018
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| The following footnote to [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements#General_2|7.4.1.2]] has been incorporated into the rule:
While it is necessary to protect the bones of the jaw, it is not considered essential to completely armour the soft tissue in the underside of the jaw.
| 5 July 2018
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| Rule [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements#Head|7.4.1.3]] had a footnote about helms made prior to 2002 of 1.3mm (18 gauge). This footnote is no longer valid and has been removed.
| 28 June 2018
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| The following footnote to [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements#General_2|7.4.1.4]] has been incorporated into the rule:
The process of spinning the top thins the metal, thereby requiring a heavier gauge to start with.
| 5 July 2018
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| The following footnote to [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements#Face_Guards|7.5.7 c]] has been incorporated into the rule:
Although the gauge of the woven wire is less than previously allowed, the protection offered by this security mesh is superior to the current approved materials.
| 5 July 2018
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| 12kg fencing mask mesh, and other mesh which will not significantly flex, spread apart, or deform under pressure of 12 kg applied by a standard rapier mask tester repeatedly to any single point have been added as options to [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements#Face_Guards|7.5.7]] as e. and f.
| 6 June 2019
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| Rule [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements#Groin|7.8.1-3]] have been replaced with the new wording from the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/marshal_handbook.pdf Society Marshal's Handbook Oct 2018]. The prohibition on wearing groin protection designed for the opposite sex has been removed
The rules were updated to make things more inclusive for trans and non-binary participants. The prohibition against wearing the opposite gender's groin protection had been included due to marshals of the past requiring women to wear a male athletic cup.
| 29 October 2018
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|Rule [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements#Body|7.9.1]] has been updated to note that viscoelastic polymers (i.e. Zoombang) can be considered the equivalent of heavy leather worn over 1/2 inch (6 mm) of closed-cell foam. (Society update from August 2014)
| 30 May 2019
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|Rule [[Armoured_Combat:Armour_Requirements#Arm|7.10.2]] on elbow armour has been updated to say that a shield alone is sufficient on a side-strapped shield, if the elbow is 4 inches (10.2 cm) or more from the edge of the shield during typical use. (Society update from 2013)
| 30 May 2019
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| Rule [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements#Hand|7.11.1]] - corrected to match Society minimum requirement for hand protection to extend to 25.4mm (1 inch) above the wrist. The footnote about coverage has been removed.
| 28 June 2018
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|Rule [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements#Hand|7.11.2]] has been updated to say that a shield alone may be considered an equivalent to full hand protection only if no part of the gloved hand or wrist is within 4 inches (10.2 cm) of the edge of the shield while the shield is in use. (Society update from 2013)
| 30 May 2019
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| The following footnote to [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements#Hand|7.11.1.b.iii]] has been incorporated into the rule:
Ice hockey gloves are considered to be the equivalent, but look blatantly modern, and their use is discouraged. Kendo, lacrosse and street hockey gloves are not equivalent.
| 5 July 2018


|-
We will aim to keep the last 12 months of changes in the published PDF. Previous changes are held in [[Armoured_Combat:Previous_Change_Logs|Previous change logs]]
| Rule [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements#Noncombatant_Armour_Requirements|7.16 and 7.17]] are formatting errors in the 2009 pdf and have been put back into 7.15 Noncombatant Armour Requirements as 7.15.5 and 7.15.6
This change log covers proposed changes from the previously approved version.
| 28 June 2018
 
|-
==Changes for [https://sca.org.nz/wiki/index.php?title=File:Fighters_Handbook_v3.4_-_July_2024.pdf v3.4] ==
| Rule [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#General|8.1.10]] The use of flails and quarterstaves for combat in the SCA is expressly forbidden.
===Changes in Chapter 2 - Combat Authorisation Requirements===
The use of quarterstaves for combat in the SCA is not expressly forbidden in the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/marshal_handbook.pdf 2018 Marshals Handbook], so that statement has been removed from the rules. The rules continue to prohibit weapons from having a cutting and/or smashing heads at both ends.
;2.1.2.a in General
| 28 June 2018
:
|-
;New bullet point
| The following footnote to [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#General|8.1.12]] has been incorporated into the rule:
:the risks of concussion, the signs and symptoms of concussion, and can apply the Concussion Recognition Tool.
The purpose of this rule is to ban weapons where there is no mechanical leverage or give in the weapon/hand/arm system to absorb some of the force of the blow.
;Functional change
| 5 July 2018
:Requires participants wanting to authorise or reauthorise to show that they know the risks of concussion, the signs and symptoms of concussion and can apply the Concussion Recognition Tool.
|-
;Reason
| Rule [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#Single-handed_Swords|8.2.2.1]] has been updated to include polypropylene round rod for single-handed swords and describe the approved Siloflex equivalent for Lochac.
:We want to highlight the risk of concussion, and help our people learn to recognise it in themselves and other participants. Mirrors requirements in fencing rules.
| 28 June 2018
;For Notes section
|-
:July 2024 - Knowing the signs and symptoms of concussion is now a required part of authorisation testing. We need our people learn to recognise it in themselves and other participants, and not fight when concussed.
| Construction requirements for polypropylene swords have been added as [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#Single-handed_Swords|Rule 8.2.2.3]] and the other paragraphs in this section renumbered.
<hr>
| 28 June 2018
;2.1.14 in General
|-
:
| [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#Single-handed_Mass_Weapons|Rule 8.2.3.3]] - corrected to match Society maximum weight for single-handed mass weapons of 2.27 kg (5 pounds). This is a change from the previous 2.73kg (6 pounds)
;Was
| 28 June 2018
:A rostered marshal in Lochac may revoke the authorisation card of a fighter in Lochac (even if they are an overseas visitor) for just and stated cause.
|-
;Now
| The following footnote to [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#Single-handed_Mass_Weapons|Rule 8.2.3.3]] has been incorporated into the rule:
:A rostered marshal in Lochac may suspend the authorisation card of a fighter in Lochac (even if they are an overseas visitor) for just and stated cause.
Users should take extra care when constructing mass weapons to ensure that they are able to control the weapon and not inadvertently generate excessive force.
;Reason
| 5 July 2018
:Updated to reflect current wording in 11.2.
|-
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| Due to the common usage of low-profile thrusting tips, the following footnote to [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards#High-profile_Thrusting_Tips|8.4.3.5]] has been removed and included in the [[Armoured_Combat_notes:Melee_Weapon_Standards | Notes]].
 
Duke Eringlin, Society Marshal has given Lochac this dispensation, June, 2001  - Rubberised towball covers of a lesser diameter must be enlarged to conform to Society standards.
===Changes for Chapter 4 - Conventions of Combat===
| 5 July 2018
;Insert new rule, and renumber subsequent rules
|-
:If there is an incident where you think you may have been concussed, you must leave the field immediately, and may not return to combat activities of any type until cleared to do so by a healthcare professional. The signs and symptoms of suspected concussion can be found in Concussion in Sport Group's [https://resources.fifa.com/image/upload/concussion-recognition-tool-5.pdf?cloudid=y9y5fpwji70rtzyefdoa Concussion Recognition Tool].
| [[Armoured Combat:Throwing_Weapon_Standards|Rule 9.1.4 B]] has been updated to include Lochac's equivalent to Siloflex.
;Functional change
| 28 June 2018
:Mirroring the requirements for withdrawing if bleeding, and aligning with the injury management procedures. You must leave the field if you suspect you have been concussed.
|-
;Reason
| Society rule about a prohibition on missile weapons intended to simulate firearms, slings, slingstaffs, and atlatls has been added as [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards#General|Rule 10.1.4]] and the following paragraphs in this section have been renumbered. This also required the removal of an exception for manually pumped compressed air used in cannon rounds from [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards#General| rule 10.1.6]], and the removal of rule[[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards#Other_missile_weapons|10.4.1 a and e.]]
:We want to highlight the risk of concussion, and help our people learn to recognise it in themselves and other participants.
| 19 August 2018
;For notes section
|-
:July 2024 - We need you know what to do if you think you might have been concussed, and how to recognise it. Even minor head injuries can have long-term consequences if not treated with due care.
| [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards#Bows|Rule 10.2.1]] updated to include the Society minimum poundage for bows used for combat archery of 20lb at 28 inches, and manufacturers tolerances for bow weights.
<hr>
| 28 June 2018
===Changes to Chapter 7 - Armour Requirements===
|-
;7.8.1 - Groin
| [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards#Bows|Rule 10.2.2]] has been updated to correctly describe measuring the draw weight of a bow according to Archery Manufacturers Organisation standards that bow poundage is measured by.  
:
| 28 June 2018
;Was
|-
:The groin must be protected to a standard equivalent to that provided by an athletic cup or pubic protector, secured by straps, or worn in a supporter or fighting garment designed to hold the protection in place.
| Rule about the use of crossbows in combat prohibited in Australia inserted between [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards#Bows|10.2.2 and 10.2.3]] and the remaining paragrpahs in this sections have been renumbered.
;Now
| 28 June 2018
:Testicles must be protected to a standard equivalent to that provided by an athletic cup, secured by straps, or worn in a supporter or fighting garment designed to hold the protection in place.
|-
;Functional change
| What was [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards#Bows|10.2.3]] has been made specific to combat archers in New Zealand, and now included the Society minimum poundage for crossbows.
:Removes the requirement for groin protection for anyone who does not have testicles (regardless of gender)
| 28 June 2018
;Reason
|-
:Research by medical personnel has not found data to support the need for rigid groin protection for women, even for high contact sports or similar activities.
| What was [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards#Bows|Rule 10.2.4]] - The rule about the legality of crossbows and its footnote about use of crossbows in Victoria has been removed, due to the use of crossbows in combat being prohibited in Australia by insurance policy, but they may be used without restriction in New Zealand.
;For notes
| 28 June 2018
:July 2024 - The requirement for people without testicles to wear groin protection was removed from Society armoured combat rules in October 2023. Research by medical personnel has not found data to support the need for rigid groin protection for those without testicles, even for high contact sports or similar activities. The wording reflects input from the DEIA community to accommodate variations. The potential for permanent life-changing injury due to testicular trauma is why groin protection is required.
|-
<hr>
| Society rules about non-period aids, that bows and crossbows must be powered only by the flex of the limbs, and modern pistol grips are prohibited on crossbows have been added as [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards#Bows|10.2.6, 10.2.7, and 10.2.8]] and the remaining paragraphs in this section have been renumbered.
;7.9.3 - Body
|28 June 2018
:
|-
;Was
| What was [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards#Bows|Rule 10.2.7 ]]- added Society requirement that during inspection, all bows must have their poundage and draw physically measured with a ruler or other metered device and poundage scale.
:If breast protection is worn, separate floating breast cups are prohibited unless they are connected by an interconnecting rigid piece such as a heavy leather or metal breastplate.
| 28 June 2018
;Now
|-
:Removed
| Updated [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards#Arrows_and_Bolts|Missile Weapons Standards 10.3.3]] to include species name and common names for allowed timbers, removed ramen/ramin as an approved timber type for combat arrows, and added Western Red Cedar.
;Functional change
| 28 June 2018
:Separate breast cups for chest protection are no longer prohibited
|-
;Reason
| [[Armoured Combat:Grievances_and_Sanctions|Dispute resolution process]] updated to meet current Lochac Kingdom Law. This removes Quarter Courts.
:Not needed for safety issues. Originally intended to dissuade "fantasy" armor styles. Removes ambiguity raised for other acceptable armour styles such as lamellar, scale, small plate armor.
| 28 June 2018
;For notes section
|-
:July 2024 - The prohibition on separate breast cups for chest protection was removed from Society armoured combat rules in October 2023. The rule was not needed for safety issues, and was originally intended to dissuade "fantasy" armour styles. The rule also created some ambiguity around other acceptable armour styles such as lamellar, scale, or small plate armour.
| Conversion of the Kingdom of Lochac Fighters Handbook 2009 [[File:Fighters-handbook_2009.pdf]] to wiki format
<hr>
| 26 June 2018
;7.11 - Hand
|}
:
;Was
:A shield with a shield basket or equivalent. A shield alone is not sufficient, since it covers only the back of the hand, but not the wrist, fingers or thumb.
;Now
:A side-strapped shield with a shield basket or equivalent. A shield alone is not sufficient, since it covers only the back of the hand, but not the wrist, fingers or thumb.
;Functional change
:Only side-strapped shields with a shield basket can be hand protection.
;Reason
:Society rule change - Clarifies hand protection requirement with a shield. Removes ambiguity with center grip shields
;For notes section
:July 2024 - Society rules were clarified in October 2023 to specify that only side-strapped shields with shield baskets or equivalent can be used for hand protection. There was some ambiguity around centre-grip shields.
<hr>
===Changes in Chapter 8 - Melee Weapon Standards===
;8.2.3.3
:
;Was
:The head must not be constructed of soley rigid materials and must be securely attached to the haft.
;Now
:The head must not be constructed soley of rigid materials and must be securely attached to the haft
;Functional change
:Grammar change only
<hr>
;8.2.3.6 in Two-handed weapons and Table 8.1
:
;Was
:The total length of a two-handed weapon must not exceed 3.65m (12 feet). If it exceeds 2.28m (7 1/2 feet) it must not be used for cutting or smashing and must be used for thrusting only.
;Now
:The total length of a two-handed weapon must not exceed 2.74m (9 feet). If it exceeds 2.28m (7 1/2 feet) it must not be used for cutting or smashing and must be used for thrusting only.
;Functional change
:Maximum weapon length is reduced from 12 feet to 9 feet
;Reason
:Society rule change - Game play rule change at Society level. The six kingdoms (including Lochac) that still allowed 12 foot all reported that there would be no issue returning to 9 feet.
;For notes section
:July 2024 - To ensure consistency between kingdoms, the Society armoured combat rules were changed in October 2023 to reduce the maximum length for two handed weapons (particularly spears) to 2.74m (9 feet). Lochac was one of only 6 kingdoms in the Known World that permitted the use of 12 foot spears in their kingdom rules.
<hr>
;Was 8.3.4 in Fibreglass spears
:
;Was
:2" Mandrake™ tips are not legal on fibreglass spears.
;Now
:Removed and subsequent rules renumbered.
;Reason
:Society rule change - 2 inch Mandrake tips are not legal on any weapon over 7 1/2 feet. Now covered by rule 8.4.3.5
 
<hr>
;Was 8.3.11, now 8.3.10 in Fibreglass spears
:
;Was
:Total spear length must not exceed 3.65m (12 feet).
;Now
:Removed and subsequent rules renumbered
;Reason
:Now covered by rule 8.2.3
<hr>
;Table 8.2 and 8.4.2 in Thrusting tips
:
;Was
:Low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons must be constructed of at least 19.1 mm (3/4 inch) of resilient material. They must provide at least 9.53 mm (3/8 inch) of progressive give across the face of the thrusting tip without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.
;Now
:Low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons must be constructed of at least 12 mm (1/2 inch) of resilient material. They must provide progressive give across the face of the thrusting tip without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.
;Functional change
:Reduction of padding thickness for low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons from 3/4 inch to 1/2 inch.  The amount of progressive give is less important at this scale, as long as there is some
;Reason
:Society rule change - The 1/2 inch thickness has been successfully used in Trimaris for 10 years with no issues.
;For notes section
;July 2024 - A Society armoured combat rule change in October 2023 reduced the minimum thickness of low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons to 12 mm. This was successfully used in Trimaris for 10 years with no issues.
<hr>
;8.3.6 in Fibreglass spears
:
;Was
:The end of the shaft to which the thrusting tip is attached must be covered with a schedule-40 PVC cap.
;Now
:The end of the shaft to which the thrusting tip is attached must be covered with a schedule-40 PVC cap or equivalent non-metallic rigid material.
;Functional change
:Other materials can be used for end caps.
;Reason
:Society rule change. Wording change is intended to remove issues with the legality of commonly used commercially available tips being used safely across the SCA.
;For notes section
:July 2024 - A Society rule change in October 2023 allows for other materials to be used for the end caps on fibreglass spears, which removed issues with the legality of commonly used commercially available tips being used safely across the SCA.
<hr>
;8.4.3.5 in High-profile Thrusting Tips
:
;Was
:2" Mandrake™ tips are not legal on fibreglass spears.
;Now
:2-inch Mandrake brand tips are not legal on weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length.
;Functional change
:2" Mandrake tips are no longer legal on any weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length, not just illegal for fibreglass spears
;Reason
:The tips can fold and penetrate the bar grill of a helmet. The manufacturer advises that they were not designed for use on weapons like spears.
;For notes section
:July 2024 - A Society rule change in October 2023 prohibited the use of 2-inch Mandrake brand thrusting tips on all weapons over 7 1/2 feet. The tips can fold and penetrate the bar grill of a helmet. The manufacturer advises that they were not designed for use on weapons like spears.
<hr>
 
===Changes in Chapter 9 - Throwing Weapon Standards===
;9.1.9 in Throwing Weapons Standards
:
;Was
:If the weapon has a head, it must not be constructed of solely rigid materials.
;Now
:If the weapon has a head, it must not be constructed solely of rigid materials.
;Functional change
:Grammar change only
<hr>
===Changes to Chapter 10 - Missile Weapon Standards===
;10.3.8 in Arrows and bolts
:
;Was
:Blunts must be secured using a strip of good quality 13mm-wide electrical or fibre tape wound down around the sides of the blunt for at least 13mm, and then up onto the shaft of the arrow for 25mm as per figure 10.1. Blunts must be firmly secured to the shaft so that they cannot come off on impact or if the shaft is broken. To allow inspection of possible punch-through the face of the blunt must not be covered.
;Now
:Blunts must be firmly secured to the shaft by good quality electrical or fibre tape so that they cannot come off on impact or if the shaft is broken. To allow inspection of possible punch-through, the face of the blunt must not be covered.
;Functional change
:Removed specification for width of tape
;Reason
:As long as the tape is sufficient to keep the head on, the width of the tape used is irrelevant. Often not followed (nor checked).
;For notes section
:July 2024 - The requirement for tape used to secure blunts to be exactly 13mm wide has been removed. As long as the tape is suffcient to keep the blunt on the shaft securely, you can use other width tape.
<hr>
 
===Changes to Chapter 11 - Grievances and Sanctions===
;11.1 Grievance procedures
:Updated to match wording of Kingdom Law (October 2021)
<hr>
 
 
 
[[Category:Fighters Handbook|N]]

Latest revision as of 08:14, 25 July 2024

We will aim to keep the last 12 months of changes in the published PDF. Previous changes are held in Previous change logs This change log covers proposed changes from the previously approved version.

Changes for v3.4

Changes in Chapter 2 - Combat Authorisation Requirements

2.1.2.a in General
New bullet point
the risks of concussion, the signs and symptoms of concussion, and can apply the Concussion Recognition Tool.
Functional change
Requires participants wanting to authorise or reauthorise to show that they know the risks of concussion, the signs and symptoms of concussion and can apply the Concussion Recognition Tool.
Reason
We want to highlight the risk of concussion, and help our people learn to recognise it in themselves and other participants. Mirrors requirements in fencing rules.
For Notes section
July 2024 - Knowing the signs and symptoms of concussion is now a required part of authorisation testing. We need our people learn to recognise it in themselves and other participants, and not fight when concussed.
2.1.14 in General
Was
A rostered marshal in Lochac may revoke the authorisation card of a fighter in Lochac (even if they are an overseas visitor) for just and stated cause.
Now
A rostered marshal in Lochac may suspend the authorisation card of a fighter in Lochac (even if they are an overseas visitor) for just and stated cause.
Reason
Updated to reflect current wording in 11.2.

Changes for Chapter 4 - Conventions of Combat

Insert new rule, and renumber subsequent rules
If there is an incident where you think you may have been concussed, you must leave the field immediately, and may not return to combat activities of any type until cleared to do so by a healthcare professional. The signs and symptoms of suspected concussion can be found in Concussion in Sport Group's Concussion Recognition Tool.
Functional change
Mirroring the requirements for withdrawing if bleeding, and aligning with the injury management procedures. You must leave the field if you suspect you have been concussed.
Reason
We want to highlight the risk of concussion, and help our people learn to recognise it in themselves and other participants.
For notes section
July 2024 - We need you know what to do if you think you might have been concussed, and how to recognise it. Even minor head injuries can have long-term consequences if not treated with due care.

Changes to Chapter 7 - Armour Requirements

7.8.1 - Groin
Was
The groin must be protected to a standard equivalent to that provided by an athletic cup or pubic protector, secured by straps, or worn in a supporter or fighting garment designed to hold the protection in place.
Now
Testicles must be protected to a standard equivalent to that provided by an athletic cup, secured by straps, or worn in a supporter or fighting garment designed to hold the protection in place.
Functional change
Removes the requirement for groin protection for anyone who does not have testicles (regardless of gender)
Reason
Research by medical personnel has not found data to support the need for rigid groin protection for women, even for high contact sports or similar activities.
For notes
July 2024 - The requirement for people without testicles to wear groin protection was removed from Society armoured combat rules in October 2023. Research by medical personnel has not found data to support the need for rigid groin protection for those without testicles, even for high contact sports or similar activities. The wording reflects input from the DEIA community to accommodate variations. The potential for permanent life-changing injury due to testicular trauma is why groin protection is required.
7.9.3 - Body
Was
If breast protection is worn, separate floating breast cups are prohibited unless they are connected by an interconnecting rigid piece such as a heavy leather or metal breastplate.
Now
Removed
Functional change
Separate breast cups for chest protection are no longer prohibited
Reason
Not needed for safety issues. Originally intended to dissuade "fantasy" armor styles. Removes ambiguity raised for other acceptable armour styles such as lamellar, scale, small plate armor.
For notes section
July 2024 - The prohibition on separate breast cups for chest protection was removed from Society armoured combat rules in October 2023. The rule was not needed for safety issues, and was originally intended to dissuade "fantasy" armour styles. The rule also created some ambiguity around other acceptable armour styles such as lamellar, scale, or small plate armour.
7.11 - Hand
Was
A shield with a shield basket or equivalent. A shield alone is not sufficient, since it covers only the back of the hand, but not the wrist, fingers or thumb.
Now
A side-strapped shield with a shield basket or equivalent. A shield alone is not sufficient, since it covers only the back of the hand, but not the wrist, fingers or thumb.
Functional change
Only side-strapped shields with a shield basket can be hand protection.
Reason
Society rule change - Clarifies hand protection requirement with a shield. Removes ambiguity with center grip shields
For notes section
July 2024 - Society rules were clarified in October 2023 to specify that only side-strapped shields with shield baskets or equivalent can be used for hand protection. There was some ambiguity around centre-grip shields.

Changes in Chapter 8 - Melee Weapon Standards

8.2.3.3
Was
The head must not be constructed of soley rigid materials and must be securely attached to the haft.
Now
The head must not be constructed soley of rigid materials and must be securely attached to the haft
Functional change
Grammar change only
8.2.3.6 in Two-handed weapons and Table 8.1
Was
The total length of a two-handed weapon must not exceed 3.65m (12 feet). If it exceeds 2.28m (7 1/2 feet) it must not be used for cutting or smashing and must be used for thrusting only.
Now
The total length of a two-handed weapon must not exceed 2.74m (9 feet). If it exceeds 2.28m (7 1/2 feet) it must not be used for cutting or smashing and must be used for thrusting only.
Functional change
Maximum weapon length is reduced from 12 feet to 9 feet
Reason
Society rule change - Game play rule change at Society level. The six kingdoms (including Lochac) that still allowed 12 foot all reported that there would be no issue returning to 9 feet.
For notes section
July 2024 - To ensure consistency between kingdoms, the Society armoured combat rules were changed in October 2023 to reduce the maximum length for two handed weapons (particularly spears) to 2.74m (9 feet). Lochac was one of only 6 kingdoms in the Known World that permitted the use of 12 foot spears in their kingdom rules.
Was 8.3.4 in Fibreglass spears
Was
2" Mandrake™ tips are not legal on fibreglass spears.
Now
Removed and subsequent rules renumbered.
Reason
Society rule change - 2 inch Mandrake tips are not legal on any weapon over 7 1/2 feet. Now covered by rule 8.4.3.5
Was 8.3.11, now 8.3.10 in Fibreglass spears
Was
Total spear length must not exceed 3.65m (12 feet).
Now
Removed and subsequent rules renumbered
Reason
Now covered by rule 8.2.3
Table 8.2 and 8.4.2 in Thrusting tips
Was
Low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons must be constructed of at least 19.1 mm (3/4 inch) of resilient material. They must provide at least 9.53 mm (3/8 inch) of progressive give across the face of the thrusting tip without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.
Now
Low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons must be constructed of at least 12 mm (1/2 inch) of resilient material. They must provide progressive give across the face of the thrusting tip without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.
Functional change
Reduction of padding thickness for low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons from 3/4 inch to 1/2 inch. The amount of progressive give is less important at this scale, as long as there is some
Reason
Society rule change - The 1/2 inch thickness has been successfully used in Trimaris for 10 years with no issues.
For notes section
July 2024 - A Society armoured combat rule change in October 2023 reduced the minimum thickness of low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons to 12 mm. This was successfully used in Trimaris for 10 years with no issues.
8.3.6 in Fibreglass spears
Was
The end of the shaft to which the thrusting tip is attached must be covered with a schedule-40 PVC cap.
Now
The end of the shaft to which the thrusting tip is attached must be covered with a schedule-40 PVC cap or equivalent non-metallic rigid material.
Functional change
Other materials can be used for end caps.
Reason
Society rule change. Wording change is intended to remove issues with the legality of commonly used commercially available tips being used safely across the SCA.
For notes section
July 2024 - A Society rule change in October 2023 allows for other materials to be used for the end caps on fibreglass spears, which removed issues with the legality of commonly used commercially available tips being used safely across the SCA.
8.4.3.5 in High-profile Thrusting Tips
Was
2" Mandrake™ tips are not legal on fibreglass spears.
Now
2-inch Mandrake brand tips are not legal on weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length.
Functional change
2" Mandrake tips are no longer legal on any weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length, not just illegal for fibreglass spears
Reason
The tips can fold and penetrate the bar grill of a helmet. The manufacturer advises that they were not designed for use on weapons like spears.
For notes section
July 2024 - A Society rule change in October 2023 prohibited the use of 2-inch Mandrake brand thrusting tips on all weapons over 7 1/2 feet. The tips can fold and penetrate the bar grill of a helmet. The manufacturer advises that they were not designed for use on weapons like spears.

Changes in Chapter 9 - Throwing Weapon Standards

9.1.9 in Throwing Weapons Standards
Was
If the weapon has a head, it must not be constructed of solely rigid materials.
Now
If the weapon has a head, it must not be constructed solely of rigid materials.
Functional change
Grammar change only

Changes to Chapter 10 - Missile Weapon Standards

10.3.8 in Arrows and bolts
Was
Blunts must be secured using a strip of good quality 13mm-wide electrical or fibre tape wound down around the sides of the blunt for at least 13mm, and then up onto the shaft of the arrow for 25mm as per figure 10.1. Blunts must be firmly secured to the shaft so that they cannot come off on impact or if the shaft is broken. To allow inspection of possible punch-through the face of the blunt must not be covered.
Now
Blunts must be firmly secured to the shaft by good quality electrical or fibre tape so that they cannot come off on impact or if the shaft is broken. To allow inspection of possible punch-through, the face of the blunt must not be covered.
Functional change
Removed specification for width of tape
Reason
As long as the tape is sufficient to keep the head on, the width of the tape used is irrelevant. Often not followed (nor checked).
For notes section
July 2024 - The requirement for tape used to secure blunts to be exactly 13mm wide has been removed. As long as the tape is suffcient to keep the blunt on the shaft securely, you can use other width tape.

Changes to Chapter 11 - Grievances and Sanctions

11.1 Grievance procedures
Updated to match wording of Kingdom Law (October 2021)
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