Equestrian Draft:Foam Jousting

Description

1. Foam jousting is not yet an approved programme within Lochac.
2. Two riders charge at each other on opposite sides of a barrier, using break-away lances, and try to score points by breaking their lance on the opponent's shield.

Equipment requirements

Helm

1. A helm must be worn during foam jousting.
2. Helms must be of rigid materials (18-gauge mild steel or equivalent).
3. Face guards must prevent a 25.4mm (1 inch) diameter dowel from entering into any of the face guard openings.
4. The face guard must extend at least 25.4mm (1 inch) below the bottom of the chin and jaw line when the head is held erect.
5. All movable visors must be attached and secured in such a way that there is minimal chance that they will become detached or come open during jousting.
6. There must be NO major internal projections; minor projections of necessary structural components must be padded. All metal mst be free of sharp edges. Face guard bars or mesh should not attach to the interior of the helm, unless of structurally superior design and workmanship.
7. All parts of the helm that might come into injurious contact with the wearer's head must be padded with a minimum of 12.7mm (1/2 inch) of closed-cell foam or equivalent padding, or be suspended in such a way as to prevent injurious contact with the wearer during combat. Additional padding is not required for fencing masks that are used for crest combat only.
8. All helms mjst be equipped with a chinstrap or equivalent means to prevent the helm from being dislodged or metal contacting the wearer's face during combat. An equivalent might be, for example, a bevor or a chin-cup suspension system. A "snug fit" is NOT an equivalent. The chinstrap must be at a minimum a 12.7mm (1/2 inch) in width and must not be placed in the helm in a manner that could strangle the wearer.

Neck Armor

1. The neck, including the larynx, and cervical vertebrae, must be covered by one or a combination of the following and must stay covered during typical combat situations, including turning the head, lifting the chin, etc.:
   1. The helm.
   2. A gorget of rigid material or heavy leather, lined with 6mm (1/4 inch) of closed cell foam or equivalent padding.
   3. A camail or aventail of mail or heavy leather, lined with 6mm (1/4 inch) of closed cell foam or equivalent padding.

Scoring

1. Riders make three separate runs at their opponent down the tilt rail. This makes up a match.
2. A line marshal or judge is positioned at each end of the tilt rail to score the rider travelling away from them.
3. The points earned are either three points for the lance breaking on the opponent's shield, two points for breaking the lance on the opponent's body or one point for the lance breaking tip to tip or a point of safety.
4. If a rider fails to present their shield during the run, the points they may have earned are negated. The Marshal-in-charge of the joust will make the final call.

Set-up

1. The tilt rail is positioned in the center of the area (60 m x 30 m).