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;22 Feb 2022 - Society rule change - Zoombang
==Update for 3.31==
:Zoombang is now only considered as padding, not as equivalent to heavy leather and padding.
;7.8,1 - Groin
 
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;11 April 2021
;Was
:*7 - Simplified language and updated to refer to you as the audience throughout.
: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.
:*7.2.3 - updated to specifically include training and pick-ups in needing armour inspections.
;Now
:*7.5.3 - Simplified language
: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.
:*7.5.7.g - added "Maille used for screening must not have openings greater than 5mm."  Some maille used as mesh out there has larger openings...
;Functional change
:*7.5.8 - added a requirement for mesh to be secured against sideways movement, and vertical.
:Removes the requirement for groin protection for anyone who does not have testicles (regardless of gender)
:*7.9.1 - updated to clarify that all kidney protection must have padding, unless it's zoombang.
;Reason
:*7.9.2 - removed gendered language
: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. Wording reflects input from the DEIA community to accommodate variations.
;17 April 2021
;For notes
:*7.4.2.2 Updated heavy to armoured.
:November 2023 - The requirement for people without testicles to wear groin protection has been removed from Society rules. 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.
;24 April 2021
:7.2.6 - updated to match Society requirement (VI.A) to disguise, cover or remove modern corporate logos and sport gear unless the gear is necessary for medical reasons.
;18 May 2021
:Updated 7.4.1.4 to include other construction techniques that thin the metal.

Revision as of 07:34, 26 October 2023

Update for 3.31

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. Wording reflects input from the DEIA community to accommodate variations.
For notes
November 2023 - The requirement for people without testicles to wear groin protection has been removed from Society rules. 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.
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