Notes - Rules for Fencers
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Changes for v 6.0
2.1.2
- Was
- To be authorised, you have to pass a verbal and practical test to show that you...
- Now
- To be authorised, you have to pass a verbal and practical combat test to show that you...
- Functional change
- Addition of the word "combat" to highlight that the practical component must include combat
- Reason
- The handbook currently has two phrases meaning the same component of the authorising process. This combines them.
2.4.1.2
- Was
- Not in rules previously
- Now
- Different types of fencing combat cannot face each other in the same bout. For example, Cut and Thrust may not face Standard fencing.
- Subsequent rules renumbered
- Functional change
- Prevents opponents from using different rules in the same bout.
- Reason
- Bouts must operate under a single ruleset; this change prevents a clash. Was not clear previously.