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==Fighting by the rules==
#You must obey these rules and the instructions of marshals, or people supervising the field, when you are practicing or fighting.
#You are responsible for your behaviour.
#You must always control your attacks and defence. You are not allowed to make uncontrolled attacks such as running at your opponent.
#Deliberately hitting your opponent too hard, or trying to hurt them, is not allowed.
#If you do not follow these rules, or you hurt your opponent, the person supervising the field can take action, including telling you to leave the field or stopping you from taking part in further combat.


#All combatants shall obey these rules and the commands of the marshals overseeing the field, or they will be removed from the field and may be subject to subsequent disciplinary action. Where this occurs details of this must be included in the activity rapier report.
==Issues on the field==
#Disagreements with the marshals overseeing the field shall be resolved in accordance with [[Rapier:Rapier_Administration#Appeals|section 5.3.3]]
===Holds===
#Combatants are responsible for maintaining control over their temper and behaviour at all times.
#The call of "Hold!" is used to stop the combat because of a safety issue. This might include:
#Striking an opponent with excessive force, or with deliberate intent to injure, is forbidden and may result in disciplinary action.
#*a problem with your weapons or protective equipment
#Upon hearing the call of "HOLD" all fighting shall immediately stop. The combatants shall freeze, check for hazards in their immediate vicinity, and then assume a non-threatening position with their weapons pointed away from their opponents.
#*an injury
#Conduct considered to obstruct normal rapier combat, such as consistent ignoring of blows, deliberate misuse of the rules (such as calling HOLD whenever pressed), or the like, is forbidden.
#*you or your opponent moving too close to a boundary
#The use of Fleche (running at an opponent with rapier extended), running, hopping or similar uncontrolled actions are prohibited.
#*an unexpected hazard on the field.
#A combatant may decline any challenge without dishonour, and without specifying a reason. In a tournament, this may result in forfeiture of a bout. (See also [[Rapier:Equipment_Specifications#Non-Standard_Equipment|rule 3.4.4.4]])
#Anyone can call a hold, including you, your opponent, the marshal or a spectator. When you hear "Hold!", you should:
#Combatants may engage only when the marshal who is supervising the bout has received verbal acknowledgement from each combatant, and has instructed them to begin.
##stop fighting and freeze in place to ensure you are not in danger or placing others in danger; and
#All issues must be resolved on the field, or noted to the marshal for later resolution if delay is necessary.
##repeat the call of "Hold!"; then
#No person shall enter the lists or participate in any form of SCA combat related activity including marshalling while in a mentally impaired state, including impairment by injury such as concussion or impairment by alcohol, or drugs including but not limited to:
##check if you or someone else is in danger; and
#*drugs prescribed by a licensed health care provider;
##Move your weapons to a non-threatening position, such as pointing loaded rubber band guns at the ground, or resting the muzzle or point of your weapon on your shoe to keep it out of the dirt. The marshal may require you to discharge your rubber band into the ground.
#*over the counter medications
#A call of "Hold!" stops combat for an entire field. There are no "local holds" in Lochac fencing.
#*illegal or controlled substances.
#Masks and other protective equipment must remain on during a Hold until a marshal calls "masks off".
#:If you are not legally fit to drive, you are not fit to fight!
#Marshals must ensure that rubber band guns are safely discharged before calling "masks off" after a Hold is called.
#BLOOD RULE: Any combatant who has an injury involving bleeding must leave the field immediately and may not return until the wound has been cleaned and covered by an occlusive dressing. Any weapons, equipment or clothing that has visible blood upon it must be removed from play or sufficiently cleaned to remove the blood before returning to play.
#The person supervising the field will tell you when fighting can start again.


===Injuries===
#If you have an injury involving free flowing blood, you must leave the field immediately and may not return until the flow of blood has stopped. Clean affected weapons and equipment before use.
#If the injury involves a suspected concussion, the fighter must leave the field and cannot participate in combat until they have been cleared of potential concussion. The fighter should be assessed against Concussion in Sport Group's [[Concussion Recognition Tool]], and referred to a healthcare professional as appropriate.
===After the bout===
#After a bout, the person supervising the field will ask you if you are satisfied with the outcome. This is a chance for you to talk to your opponent about any concerns you have and resolve issues before leaving the field.
#If you are not happy with the result of the discussion, you can raise it with the marshal or the Marshal-in-Charge for further review.
#If you disagree with a decision by the marshal, you can lodge an appeal in the process described in [[Fencing:Rules_For_Managing_Incidents|Rules for managing incidents]].
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Latest revision as of 07:25, 23 December 2023

Fighting by the rules

  1. You must obey these rules and the instructions of marshals, or people supervising the field, when you are practicing or fighting.
  2. You are responsible for your behaviour.
  3. You must always control your attacks and defence. You are not allowed to make uncontrolled attacks such as running at your opponent.
  4. Deliberately hitting your opponent too hard, or trying to hurt them, is not allowed.
  5. If you do not follow these rules, or you hurt your opponent, the person supervising the field can take action, including telling you to leave the field or stopping you from taking part in further combat.

Issues on the field

Holds

  1. The call of "Hold!" is used to stop the combat because of a safety issue. This might include:
    • a problem with your weapons or protective equipment
    • an injury
    • you or your opponent moving too close to a boundary
    • an unexpected hazard on the field.
  2. Anyone can call a hold, including you, your opponent, the marshal or a spectator. When you hear "Hold!", you should:
    1. stop fighting and freeze in place to ensure you are not in danger or placing others in danger; and
    2. repeat the call of "Hold!"; then
    3. check if you or someone else is in danger; and
    4. Move your weapons to a non-threatening position, such as pointing loaded rubber band guns at the ground, or resting the muzzle or point of your weapon on your shoe to keep it out of the dirt. The marshal may require you to discharge your rubber band into the ground.
  3. A call of "Hold!" stops combat for an entire field. There are no "local holds" in Lochac fencing.
  4. Masks and other protective equipment must remain on during a Hold until a marshal calls "masks off".
  5. Marshals must ensure that rubber band guns are safely discharged before calling "masks off" after a Hold is called.
  6. The person supervising the field will tell you when fighting can start again.

Injuries

  1. If you have an injury involving free flowing blood, you must leave the field immediately and may not return until the flow of blood has stopped. Clean affected weapons and equipment before use.
  2. If the injury involves a suspected concussion, the fighter must leave the field and cannot participate in combat until they have been cleared of potential concussion. The fighter should be assessed against Concussion in Sport Group's Concussion Recognition Tool, and referred to a healthcare professional as appropriate.

After the bout

  1. After a bout, the person supervising the field will ask you if you are satisfied with the outcome. This is a chance for you to talk to your opponent about any concerns you have and resolve issues before leaving the field.
  2. If you are not happy with the result of the discussion, you can raise it with the marshal or the Marshal-in-Charge for further review.
  3. If you disagree with a decision by the marshal, you can lodge an appeal in the process described in Rules for managing incidents.
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