Fencing Draft notes:Supervising Combat
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Changes in Supervising Combat
- Was 1.3.2 in Introduction, now 11.1.1 in Supervising Combat - General
- Was
- A rostered fencing marshal must be appointed as Marshal-in-Charge to supervise fencing combat at events or practices.
- Now
- If fencing is going to happen at an event or practice, there must be Fencing Marshal-in-Charge of that event or practice. They must be an authorised Fencing Marshal.
- Functional change
- None
- Reason
- Moved to relevant section of rules. Updated as we don't refer to rostered marshals in these rules.
- Was 1.3.3 in Introduction, now 11.1.2 in Supervising Combat - General
- Each bout must be supervised by a rostered fencing marshal or an authorised fencing combatant.
- Now
- Any time fencers are fencing, an authorised Fencing Marshal must have taken responsibility for that fencing and that everyone has been properly inspected. That responsible marshal must either directly supervise the fencing themselves or delegate that supervision to another willing Fencing Marshal or authorised fencing combatant.
- Functional change
- None
- Reason
- Reminds people that even pick-ups need an authorised marshal to be responsible for what is happening, but they can delegate supervision to another while they are fighting.
- For notes
- January 2024 - A reminder that even pick-ups need an authorised marshal to be responsible for the fighting, but they can delegate supervision to another while they are taking part in combat.
- Was 3.3.2, now 11.2.2 in Supervising single combat
- Addition of
- If you are not legally fit to drive, you are not fit to marshal!
- Functional change
- None
- Reason
- Reminder of the importance of sound judgement for marshals.
- Was 3.3.4, now 11.2.4
- Was
- At the start of the bout, you should allow the Herald to introduce the combatants (or make the introductions yourself) and show proper respect to the Crown. You should check the field for any hazards (such as holes or loose ground), ask the combatants if they are ready and then call for the bout to begin (such as "lay on", "allez", etc.).
- Now
- At the start of the bout, you must check the field for any hazards (such as holes or loose ground), ask the combatants if they are ready and then call for the bout to begin (such as "lay on", "allez", "begin", etc.).
- Functional change
- Heraldic activity not required
- Reason
- Not a safety regulation and does not take into account supervising single combat outside of formal tournaments. Added plain language option for starting bouts.
- Was 3.4.1, now 11.3
- Was
- As well as the requirements in section 3.3, there are additional requirements for melee combat, which involves multiple combatants.
- Now
- As well as the requirements for supervising single combat, there are additional requirements for melee combat, which involves multiple combatants.
- Functional change
- None
- Reason
- Section referred to is immediately above. Is more of a description for the following rules. Subsequent rules renumbered.
- Was 3.4.8, now 11.3.6 in Supervising melee combat
- Was
- You should also pay attention to additional hazards, such as fencers who lie on the ground after being "slain", or weapons that are left on the ground after a fencer is incapacitated.
- Now
- You should also pay attention to additional hazards, such as fencers who lie on the ground after being "slain", or equipment left on the ground after a fencer is incapacitated.
- Functional change
- None
- Reason
- Not just weapons left on the ground
- Was 3.4.9, now 11.3.7 in Supervising melee combat
- Was
- You should also make sure fencers are obeying melee rules such as not turning their back on an opponent, or "killing from behind" according to the rules, when it is allowed.
- Now
- You should also make sure fencers are obeying melee rules such as not turning their back on an opponent, and using "killing from behind" correctly, if allowed in the scenario.
- Functional change
- None
- Reason
- Clarifying wording. Could have been interpreted incorrectly as making sure fencers were not killing from behind according to the rules.
- Was 3.5.1, now 11.4 Supervising rubber band guns
- Is more of a description for the following rules. Subsequent rules renumbered
- Was 3.5.2, now 11.4.1 in Supervising rubber band guns
- Was
- Rubber band guns are not allowed to be used in the Lists of a tournament. Rubber band guns can be used for other single combat, such as bouting.
- Now
- Rubber band guns are not allowed to be used in the Lists of a tournament. Rubber band guns can be used for other single combat.
- Functional change
- None
- Reason
- Bouting is not defined anywhere
- Was 3.5.4, now 11.4.3
- Was
- Everyone on the field of combat, or within range, must be wearing protective equipment. That includes you and the other people supervising the field:
- Now
- Everyone on the field of combat, or within range, must be wearing protective equipment. Marshals can wear head protection (as per section 8.3) as a minimum.
- Functional change
- Marshals need only wear a fencing mask if rubber band guns are the only additional threat.
- Reason
- Appropriate for level of risk
- For notes
- January 2024 - Required armour for marshals reduced to a fencing mask if rubber band guns are the only additional threat on the field.
- Was 3.5.4.a, now 11.4.3.2 in Supervising rubber band guns
- Was
- You should make sure all rubber band guns are unloaded or have been discharged into the ground before you allow people to remove their masks.
- Now
- You should make sure all rubber band guns are unloaded or have been discharged into the ground or other safe location before you allow people to remove their masks.
- Functional change
- None
- Reason
- Match other wording for where to discharge a rubber band gun.
- Was 3.5.4.c, now 11.4.4 in Supervising rubber band guns
- Was
- Depending on the situation, you may need to require all rubber band guns to be discharged into the ground if a hold is called.
- Now
- During a hold, loaded rubber band guns must be placed with their muzzle placed against the ground or other safe location, such as into the wielder's shoe, to prevent accidental discharge. If unarmoured people, such as first aid providers, need to enter the field during a hold, rubber band guns must be discharged into the ground or other safe location.
- Functional change
- None
- Reason
- Provides clearer guidance about what to do with rubber band guns during holds.