Fencing Draft notes:When You Are Allowed To Fence
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- Was 2.1.1, now 4.1 in When you are allowed to fence
- Was
- You must be authorised in fencing to participate in any combat event.
- Now
- You must be authorised in fencing to participate in any combat event. You need to be able to prove that you are authorised by presenting your current authorisation card or valid temporary paperwork.
- Functional change
- None. Reminder that you need to prove that you are authorised.
- Reason
- Reminder that you need to prove that you are authorised to participate.
- For notes section
- October 2023 - A reminder that you need to prove that you are authorised to participate by presenting a current authorisation card, or your temporary paperwork until your card arrives.
- Was 2.1.2, now 4.2 in When you are allowed to fence
- 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.
- For notes section
- October 2023 - The practical component of authorisations must include combat.
- Was 2.1.5, now 4.5 in When you are allowed to fence
- Additional note
- If you are too intoxicated or similarly impaired to drive, you are not fit to fight.
- Functional change
- None
- Reason
- Mirroring requirement in armoured handbook, doubling down on importance of proper judgement when fighting.
- Was 2.1.6, now 4.6 in When you are allowed to fence
- Was
- If you suffer an injury involving bleeding, you must leave the field immediately. You must have the wound cleaned and dressed before you return to the field. Any weapons, equipment or clothing that have visible blood on them must be cleaned, or not used further.
- Now
- If you suffer an injury involving bleeding, you must leave the field immediately, and may not return until the flow of blood has stopped. Weapons and equipment that have visible blood on them must be cleaned before further use.
- Functional change
- A wound may not need to be dressed if bleeding has stopped.
- Reason
- Update to align with armoured combat requirements.