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==Changes proposed in V6.1 (will become V7.0 when published)==
==Whole of document==
;8.3.4 - Head
*Change of terminology from "Rapier" to "Fencing", consistent with the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook
:
*Plain English approach and restructure by topic, for example: Rules for Fencers, Rules for Marshals.
;Was
:If you wear a mask, the rest of your head must be covered by at least penetration-resistant material. This can be worn inside or over the mask.
;Now
:If you wear a mask, the rest of your head must be covered by at least abrasion-resistant material. This can be worn inside or over the mask.
;Functional change
:The required protection has been reduced from penetration-resistant to abrasion-resistant material.
;Reason
:To reduce the risk of heat injury, which has been occurring at a significantly higher rate than penetration injuries
;For notes
:Following extensive experimentation across several kingdoms, the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook was updated in January 2024 to reduce the level of armour required in fencing (but not Cut and Thrust) to support a reduction in heat injuries.
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==Key changes and notes by section==
;8.5.1 - Torso
===Introduction===
:
;1.1
;Was
:Specifies that all fencing combat activities in Lochac must follow the policies and requirements of SCA Australia and New Zealand.
:You must wear penetration-resistant material to protect your torso, including your chest, back and abdomen, and your upper arm extending at least 10cm from the armpit.
;1.4.2
;Now
:Specifies that fencing combat is subject to mundane laws, including Victorian weapons laws.
:You must wear penetration-resistant material to protect your torso, including your chest, back and abdomen, groin, and your upper arm extending at least 10cm from the armpit.
;1.5(5)
;Functional change
:The Society Marshal has granted minor combatants in Lochac an exemption from the requirement to wear a marking that identifies them as a minor.
:No change
;Reason
:Changed to explicitly include the word groin as part of the torso requiring coverage by penetration-resistant material for all combatants. This is a clarification of an existing rule, not a change.
;For notes
:Not required
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===Rules for Fencers===
;8.6.1 - Legs, feet and arms
;2.4.2 (2)
:
:Specifies that there is no waiting period to authorise for Cut and Thrust Fencing or to authorise to use a spear, if you have a Standard Fencing authorisation.
;Was
;2.4.2 (3)
:You must wear abrasion-resistant material on your legs, feet and arms.
:Specifies that you can use a spear if you have a current Rapier Pike or Pole Weapon authorisation under the previous Lochac Rapier Rules.
;Now
;2.5.2(7)
:You may wear abrasion-resistant material on your legs and arms if you prefer, but it is not required. Note that the upper arm extending at least 10cm from the armpit must be covered by penetration-resistant material.
:Allows combatants in a melee to run from one part of the field to another, subject to distance restrictions.
;Functional change
;2.5.2(8)
:You no longer have to wear any material on your legs, or arms below 10cm from your armpit. It can be bare skin.
:Allows Cut and Thrust Combat in a melee.
;Reason
;2.5.3
:To reduce the risk of heat injury, which has been occurring at a higher rate than abrasion injuries.
:Sets rules for the participation of Gunners as non-fencing combatants.
;For notes
;2.6.2.2
:Following extensive experimentation across several kingdoms, the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook was updated in January 2024 to reduce the level of armour required in fencing (but not Cut and Thrust) to support a reduction in heat injuries.
:Sets rules for fencers to "kill" a non-fencing Gunner.
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;2.6.1
:Specifies that Rubber-Band Guns are the only projectile weapons allowed for use in the Kingdom of Lochac.
;2.6.3(3)
:Allows the use of a Spear with one hand,if you have lost the use of the other hand.
;2.6.3(6)
:Allows the use of a Spear to "Kill from behind".
;2.6.4
:Allows the use of Rubber-Band Guns in single combat that is not part of a tournament.  
;2.7(7)
:Allows movement on the knees when you have received a blow to the leg.
;2.7(8)
:Allows combat to continue following a leg blow in Cut and Thrust combat.
;2.8.1 (1)
:Makes it mandatory to wear some form of eye protection during sword or dagger drills with opponents in practice.
;2.8.1 (2)
:Makes it mandatory to wear full face protection during spear drills with opponents in practice.
;2.8.6
:Specifies that a shield or buckler alone is not sufficient hand protection for Cut and Thrust combat in Lochac. This is a more restrictive requirement than the Society rule.
;2.8.7
:Additional requirements for medical protection.


===Rules for Marshals===
;8.7.1 - Hands
;3.2
:
:Notes additional requirements for inspections in line with COVID safety requirements.  
;Was
;3.6(2)
:You must wear gloves made of at least abrasion-resistant material to cover your hands and fingers.
:Allows Authorising Marshals to authorise Fencers in any category in which the marshal holds a combat authorisation (rather than requiring separate Authorising Marshal categories).
;Now
;3.6(3)
:It is recommended that your hands and fingers be covered by abrasion-resistant material, but is not required.
:Requires Authorising Marshals to hold a current authorisation card to conduct an authorisation.
;Functional change
;3.8.2(2)
:You no longer have to have any form of hand protection. You can have bare skin.
:Specifies that a person does not need to be an authorised fencing marshal to hold office as a Group Fencing Marshal.
;Reason
:To reduce the risk of heat injury, which has been occurring at a higher rate than abrasion injuries.
;For notes
:Following extensive experimentation across several kingdoms, the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook was updated in January 2024 to reduce the level of armour required in fencing (but not Cut and Thrust) to support a reduction in heat injuries.
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===Managing incidents===
[[Category:Fencing Draft Handbook | T]]
;4.7.1
[[Category:Fencing Draft Handbook Logged | T]]
:Sets out the process for re-training after a person's authorisation has been suspended.
 
===Rules for equipment===
;5.6.3
:States that steel-headed spears will not be allowed from 31 December 2021, at the direction of the Society Marshal.
;5.7.2(6)
:Specifies that rubber band gun ammunition must have a draw strength no greater than 13.6 kg (30 pounds).
 
===Inspections===
;6.2.2
:Sets out an inspection process for rubber band guns.
;6.4
:Sets out a COVID-safe inspection process.
 
===Safety tests===
:Sets out a safety test for rubber band gun ammunition.
 
===Authorising procedures===
:Sets out guidelines for authorising fencers, gunners and marshals.
 
===Glossary===
:Sets out the definition of terms used in the rules.
 
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Latest revision as of 00:25, 7 May 2025

Changes proposed in V6.1 (will become V7.0 when published)

8.3.4 - Head
Was
If you wear a mask, the rest of your head must be covered by at least penetration-resistant material. This can be worn inside or over the mask.
Now
If you wear a mask, the rest of your head must be covered by at least abrasion-resistant material. This can be worn inside or over the mask.
Functional change
The required protection has been reduced from penetration-resistant to abrasion-resistant material.
Reason
To reduce the risk of heat injury, which has been occurring at a significantly higher rate than penetration injuries
For notes
Following extensive experimentation across several kingdoms, the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook was updated in January 2024 to reduce the level of armour required in fencing (but not Cut and Thrust) to support a reduction in heat injuries.
8.5.1 - Torso
Was
You must wear penetration-resistant material to protect your torso, including your chest, back and abdomen, and your upper arm extending at least 10cm from the armpit.
Now
You must wear penetration-resistant material to protect your torso, including your chest, back and abdomen, groin, and your upper arm extending at least 10cm from the armpit.
Functional change
No change
Reason
Changed to explicitly include the word groin as part of the torso requiring coverage by penetration-resistant material for all combatants. This is a clarification of an existing rule, not a change.
For notes
Not required
8.6.1 - Legs, feet and arms
Was
You must wear abrasion-resistant material on your legs, feet and arms.
Now
You may wear abrasion-resistant material on your legs and arms if you prefer, but it is not required. Note that the upper arm extending at least 10cm from the armpit must be covered by penetration-resistant material.
Functional change
You no longer have to wear any material on your legs, or arms below 10cm from your armpit. It can be bare skin.
Reason
To reduce the risk of heat injury, which has been occurring at a higher rate than abrasion injuries.
For notes
Following extensive experimentation across several kingdoms, the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook was updated in January 2024 to reduce the level of armour required in fencing (but not Cut and Thrust) to support a reduction in heat injuries.
8.7.1 - Hands
Was
You must wear gloves made of at least abrasion-resistant material to cover your hands and fingers.
Now
It is recommended that your hands and fingers be covered by abrasion-resistant material, but is not required.
Functional change
You no longer have to have any form of hand protection. You can have bare skin.
Reason
To reduce the risk of heat injury, which has been occurring at a higher rate than abrasion injuries.
For notes
Following extensive experimentation across several kingdoms, the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook was updated in January 2024 to reduce the level of armour required in fencing (but not Cut and Thrust) to support a reduction in heat injuries.
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