Notes - Combat Authorisation Requirements

Exemption for minors - May 2018

Lochac has an exemption from Society rule: I B 6. 6. "Minors engaging in combat with adults shall be marked in the following manner: A single yellow diamond no larger than 1inch (25.4 mm) but no smaller than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) to be placed on the front hemisphere of the helm (preferably on or near the inspection sticker). Minors competing with adults in Rapier will have the same diamond on the cuff of the glove of their dominant weapon hand."

Minors engaging in combat activities in Lochac are not required to wear such markings.

Medical authorisation form not required specifically for combat - May 2019

The guardian (parent or court appointed guardian) or a Nominated Caregiver must be present at ALL events with the minor, whether the minor is participating on combat or not. The Australian form for nominating a caregiver is available at the URL: http://sca.org.au/board/documents/policy/child-protection/nomination-of-caregiver. The New Zealand form is available at the URL: https://sca.org.nz/sites/sca.org.nz/files/docs/forms/Event_Sign_in_form_Minors.pdf

Heavy Combatant authorisation process also grants Plumed Participant authorisation - May 2019 A Heavy Combatant authorisation allows the participant to engage in heavy combat with melee weapons and to take the field as Plumed Combatant or Plumed Auxiliary.

Plumed Participants need additional authorisation - May 2019

To act as a Plumed Combatant and take an active offensive role on the field, a fighter also needs another weapon authorisation such as thrown weapon, combat archery or siege engine. Plumed Participant on its own only allows a fighter to act as a Plumed Auxiliary (banner bearer).