Armoured Combat Draft:Change Log

This change log covers proposed changes from the previously approved version.

Changes for 3.3.1 - will become version 3.4 when approved

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: November 2023 - 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.

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: November 2023 - 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.