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The changes from the previously published edition are also held in the Change log.

Changes for v3.4

Changes in Chapter 2 - Combat Authorisation Requirements

2.1.2.a in General
New bullet point
the risks of concussion, the signs and symptoms of concussion, and can apply the Concussion Recognition Tool.
Functional change
Requires participants wanting to authorise or reauthorise to show that they know the risks of concussion, the signs and symptoms of concussion and can apply the Concussion Recognition Tool.
Reason
We want to highlight the risk of concussion, and help our people learn to recognise it in themselves and other participants. Mirrors requirements in fencing rules.
For Notes section
July 2024 - Knowing the signs and symptoms of concussion is now a required part of authorisation testing. We need our people learn to recognise it in themselves and other participants, and not fight when concussed.
2.1.14 in General
Was
A rostered marshal in Lochac may revoke the authorisation card of a fighter in Lochac (even if they are an overseas visitor) for just and stated cause.
Now
A rostered marshal in Lochac may suspend the authorisation card of a fighter in Lochac (even if they are an overseas visitor) for just and stated cause.
Reason
Updated to reflect current wording in 11.2.

Changes for Chapter 4 - Conventions of Combat

Insert new rule, and renumber subsequent rules
If there is an incident where you think you may have been concussed, you must leave the field immediately, and may not return to combat activities of any type until cleared to do so by a healthcare professional. The signs and symptoms of suspected concussion can be found in Concussion in Sport Group's Concussion Recognition Tool.
Functional change
Mirroring the requirements for withdrawing if bleeding, and aligning with the injury management procedures. You must leave the field if you suspect you have been concussed.
Reason
We want to highlight the risk of concussion, and help our people learn to recognise it in themselves and other participants.
For notes section
July 2024 - We need you know what to do if you think you might have been concussed, and how to recognise it. Even minor head injuries can have long-term consequences if not treated with due care.

Changes to Chapter 7 - Armour Requirements

7.8.1 - Groin
Was
The groin must be protected to a standard equivalent to that provided by an athletic cup or pubic protector, secured by straps, or worn in a supporter or fighting garment designed to hold the protection in place.
Now
Testicles must be protected to a standard equivalent to that provided by an athletic cup, secured by straps, or worn in a supporter or fighting garment designed to hold the protection in place.
Functional change
Removes the requirement for groin protection for anyone who does not have testicles (regardless of gender)
Reason
Research by medical personnel has not found data to support the need for rigid groin protection for women, even for high contact sports or similar activities.
For notes
July 2024 - The requirement for people without testicles to wear groin protection was removed from Society armoured combat rules in October 2023. Research by medical personnel has not found data to support the need for rigid groin protection for those without testicles, even for high contact sports or similar activities. The wording reflects input from the DEIA community to accommodate variations. The potential for permanent life-changing injury due to testicular trauma is why groin protection is required.
7.9.3 - Body
Was
If breast protection is worn, separate floating breast cups are prohibited unless they are connected by an interconnecting rigid piece such as a heavy leather or metal breastplate.
Now
Removed
Functional change
Separate breast cups for chest protection are no longer prohibited
Reason
Not needed for safety issues. Originally intended to dissuade "fantasy" armor styles. Removes ambiguity raised for other acceptable armour styles such as lamellar, scale, small plate armor.
For notes section
July 2024 - The prohibition on separate breast cups for chest protection was removed from Society armoured combat rules in October 2023. The rule was not needed for safety issues, and was originally intended to dissuade "fantasy" armour styles. The rule also created some ambiguity around other acceptable armour styles such as lamellar, scale, or small plate armour.
7.11 - Hand
Was
A shield with a shield basket or equivalent. A shield alone is not sufficient, since it covers only the back of the hand, but not the wrist, fingers or thumb.
Now
A side-strapped shield with a shield basket or equivalent. A shield alone is not sufficient, since it covers only the back of the hand, but not the wrist, fingers or thumb.
Functional change
Only side-strapped shields with a shield basket can be hand protection.
Reason
Society rule change - Clarifies hand protection requirement with a shield. Removes ambiguity with center grip shields
For notes section
July 2024 - Society rules were clarified in October 2023 to specify that only side-strapped shields with shield baskets or equivalent can be used for hand protection. There was some ambiguity around centre-grip shields.

Changes in Chapter 8 - Melee Weapon Standards

8.2.3.3
Was
The head must not be constructed of soley rigid materials and must be securely attached to the haft.
Now
The head must not be constructed soley of rigid materials and must be securely attached to the haft
Functional change
Grammar change only
8.2.3.6 in Two-handed weapons and Table 8.1
Was
The total length of a two-handed weapon must not exceed 3.65m (12 feet). If it exceeds 2.28m (7 1/2 feet) it must not be used for cutting or smashing and must be used for thrusting only.
Now
The total length of a two-handed weapon must not exceed 2.74m (9 feet). If it exceeds 2.28m (7 1/2 feet) it must not be used for cutting or smashing and must be used for thrusting only.
Functional change
Maximum weapon length is reduced from 12 feet to 9 feet
Reason
Society rule change - Game play rule change at Society level. The six kingdoms (including Lochac) that still allowed 12 foot all reported that there would be no issue returning to 9 feet.
For notes section
July 2024 - To ensure consistency between kingdoms, the Society armoured combat rules were changed in October 2023 to reduce the maximum length for two handed weapons (particularly spears) to 2.74m (9 feet). Lochac was one of only 6 kingdoms in the Known World that permitted the use of 12 foot spears in their kingdom rules.
Was 8.3.4 in Fibreglass spears
Was
2" Mandrake™ tips are not legal on fibreglass spears.
Now
Removed and subsequent rules renumbered.
Reason
Society rule change - 2 inch Mandrake tips are not legal on any weapon over 7 1/2 feet. Now covered by rule 8.4.3.5
Was 8.3.11, now 8.3.10 in Fibreglass spears
Was
Total spear length must not exceed 3.65m (12 feet).
Now
Removed and subsequent rules renumbered
Reason
Now covered by rule 8.2.3
Table 8.2 and 8.4.2 in Thrusting tips
Was
Low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons must be constructed of at least 19.1 mm (3/4 inch) of resilient material. They must provide at least 9.53 mm (3/8 inch) of progressive give across the face of the thrusting tip without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.
Now
Low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons must be constructed of at least 12 mm (1/2 inch) of resilient material. They must provide progressive give across the face of the thrusting tip without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.
Functional change
Reduction of padding thickness for low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons from 3/4 inch to 1/2 inch. The amount of progressive give is less important at this scale, as long as there is some
Reason
Society rule change - The 1/2 inch thickness has been successfully used in Trimaris for 10 years with no issues.
For notes section
July 2024 - A Society armoured combat rule change in October 2023 reduced the minimum thickness of low-profile thrusting tips on single-handed weapons to 12 mm. This was successfully used in Trimaris for 10 years with no issues.
8.3.6 in Fibreglass spears
Was
The end of the shaft to which the thrusting tip is attached must be covered with a schedule-40 PVC cap.
Now
The end of the shaft to which the thrusting tip is attached must be covered with a schedule-40 PVC cap or equivalent non-metallic rigid material.
Functional change
Other materials can be used for end caps.
Reason
Society rule change. Wording change is intended to remove issues with the legality of commonly used commercially available tips being used safely across the SCA.
For notes section
July 2024 - A Society rule change in October 2023 allows for other materials to be used for the end caps on fibreglass spears, which removed issues with the legality of commonly used commercially available tips being used safely across the SCA.
8.4.3.5 in High-profile Thrusting Tips
Was
2" Mandrake™ tips are not legal on fibreglass spears.
Now
2-inch Mandrake brand tips are not legal on weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length.
Functional change
2" Mandrake tips are no longer legal on any weapons greater than 2.28 m (7 1/2 ft) in length, not just illegal for fibreglass spears
Reason
The tips can fold and penetrate the bar grill of a helmet. The manufacturer advises that they were not designed for use on weapons like spears.
For notes section
July 2024 - A Society rule change in October 2023 prohibited the use of 2-inch Mandrake brand thrusting tips on all weapons over 7 1/2 feet. The tips can fold and penetrate the bar grill of a helmet. The manufacturer advises that they were not designed for use on weapons like spears.

Changes in Chapter 9 - Throwing Weapon Standards

9.1.9 in Throwing Weapons Standards
Was
If the weapon has a head, it must not be constructed of solely rigid materials.
Now
If the weapon has a head, it must not be constructed solely of rigid materials.
Functional change
Grammar change only

Changes to Chapter 10 - Missile Weapon Standards

10.3.8 in Arrows and bolts
Was
Blunts must be secured using a strip of good quality 13mm-wide electrical or fibre tape wound down around the sides of the blunt for at least 13mm, and then up onto the shaft of the arrow for 25mm as per figure 10.1. Blunts must be firmly secured to the shaft so that they cannot come off on impact or if the shaft is broken. To allow inspection of possible punch-through the face of the blunt must not be covered.
Now
Blunts must be firmly secured to the shaft by good quality electrical or fibre tape so that they cannot come off on impact or if the shaft is broken. To allow inspection of possible punch-through, the face of the blunt must not be covered.
Functional change
Removed specification for width of tape
Reason
As long as the tape is sufficient to keep the head on, the width of the tape used is irrelevant. Often not followed (nor checked).
For notes section
July 2024 - The requirement for tape used to secure blunts to be exactly 13mm wide has been removed. As long as the tape is suffcient to keep the blunt on the shaft securely, you can use other width tape.

Changes to Chapter 11 - Grievances and Sanctions

11.1 Grievance procedures
Updated to match wording of Kingdom Law (October 2021)

Minor changes v3.3 Fighters Handbook and v2.2 of Marshals Handbook

  • 1 June 2023 - Procedures for changes to these rules updated to include the Earl Marshal, and indicate the order that approvals should be sought. This isn't a functional change, just accounting for the fact that the Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal exists.

Changes announced 13 April 2022

The following changes were approved by the Board and Committee, and announced in court at Rowany Festival by Leofric and Sabine II.

4. Conventions of Combat

4.6 Boundaries

  • Changed 4.6.4 to specify 2m boundary for spectators from tournament list field and 5m from war field. This is to accommodate the new rule allowing the waiving of lanyards on single-handed weapons in war combat.
  • Updated 4.6.5 to include "throwing weapons".

6. Target Areas and Acknowledgement of Blows

  • Corrected hyphenation of open-faced for consistency.

7. Armour Requirements

7.9 General

  • Updated 7.9.1 to specify "Viscoelastic polymers and non-newtonian padding (i.e. Zoombang) are considered equivalent padding." As per most recent Society Marshals' handbook updates. This is due to the inability to inspect and ensure the effectiveness of Zoombang as equivalent body armour.
  • Updated 7.11.1.b.iii to specify that "kendo, lacrosse and street hockey gloves are not equivalent, but may be used as padding." in line with recent Society Marshals' handbook updates.

8. Melee Weapon Standards

8.1 General

  • Added ability to waive the need for lanyards in war, as per the recent Society Marshals' handbook update.

8.3 Fibreglass Spears

  • Added 8.3.4 banning the use of 2” Mandrake™ thrusting tips on fibreglass spears as per the recent Society Marshals' handbook update. This is due to a design fault in the item that allows them to deform and potentially enter faceplates.

8.4 Thrusting Tips

  • Added 8.4.3.5 repeating the ban of the use of 2” Mandrake™ thrusting tips on fibreglass spears as per the recent Society Marshals' handbook update, in this equally relevant area.

10. Missile Weapon Standards

10.1 General

  • Corrected hyphenation of "sling-staffs" for consistency.


13. Glossary

Weapons

  • Changed to "Approved rigid material" in line with the recent Society Marshals' handbook update.
  • Added "Haft" definition.
  • Added "Handle" definition.

Changes approved - July 2021

The following changes were approved by the Crown (Guillaume d"Oze and Miriam de Mont Noir) and Kingdom Seneschal, the Board of SCA Australia Ltd, and Committee of SCA NZ Inc, and published in Pegasus July 2021.

1. Classes of participant and combat

  • Updated minimum ages for participants - war is an armoured combat activity. No person under the age of 16 can authorise for armoured combat according to Society rules.
  • Updated heavy to armoured combat in its relevant contexts throughout.
  • Some simplification of language

2. Combat authorisation requirements

  • Updated heavy to armoured combat in its relevant contexts throughout.

2.1 General

  • Updated 2.1.1 to make this more specific to armoured combat and refined definition of armoured combat
  • Updated 2.1.2 to include renewals being the same process as authorising for the first time, and that the requirement to demonstrate ability means there must be a practical component to all authorisation tests. Clarified which bits you needed to be able to apply (eg know while fighting, and which bits you could look up
  • Updated 2.1.5 to reword for clarity, and to include Siege Marshals being able to do Siege authorisations
  • Added 2.1.6 to remind people that they need to send in their own signed form.
  • 2.1.7 reminds senior marshals that they must have their card back from Lists before they can perform authorisations - they can't do it from their own paperwork, they must be a valid senior marshal in the system on the date they perform someone else's authorisation.
  • 2.1.9 The Kingdom Lists Officer doesn't need to provide the Earl Marshal with a list of current authorisations as the database is accessible to the Earl Marshal.

2.2 Age restrictions

  • Updated 2.2.1.b to include participants in the age restriction.
  • Removed 2.2.1.c - Persons between the ages of 14 and 16 may be authorised as plumed auxiliaries. Banner bearing is part of armoured combat according to Society Rules - 14-16 as plumed auxiliaries is no longer allowed by Society rules.
  • Removed 2.2.1.d - No person below the age of 14 may be authorised for any form of SCA combat-related activity. Not relevant for this rule set
  • Updated rule 2.2.1.e (now c) for under 14s not being allowed to train/swing an armoured combat weapon to be specific for this rule set.

2.3 Minor authorisation

  • Updated 2.3.1 to 16 years from 14 years
  • Updated 2.3.1.a to make it clear that the parent/guardian needs to talk to the senior marshal doing the authorisation.
  • Updated 2.3.1.b to add the Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal
  • Updated 2.3.2 to be specific to this rule book.

3. Rules of the Lists

  • Changes were made at Society level to the Rules of the List in Corpora in March 2021 - for gender neutral terms, to remove the right of the Sovereign to waive additional Kingdom standards (thanks to Lochac), and to be more consistent with terminology.

4. Conventions of combat

  • Updated references to the Earl Marshal to include reference to their deputy, the Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal
  • Updated throughout to make more specific to armoured combat.
  • Simplified language and changed to refer to you as the audience throughout
  • Updated Marshal-in-Charge of the field to responsible marshal throughout
  • 4.5.6. a and b - separated the information about nocking bows etc into two sub rules.
  • 4.6.4 split into three rules.

5. The use of weapons and shields

  • Updated throughout to refer to you as the audience and simplify language.
  • 5.1.1 - added General heading to fix rules numbering collision.
  • Added 5.1.1.5 - "Archers may have a backup weapon on them, but may not draw it until their bow/crossbow has been safely disposed of (taken off the field, discarded in a low traffic area, handed to another combatant, etc). Upon drawing a backup weapon to enter combat, hands must be appropriately armoured." This had been previously removed in the 2009 rules when we didn't allow non-plumed archers.
  • Added 5.1.3 - Missile and Thrown Weapons - moved use of missile weapons rules out of Missile weapons standards section as these are about use not construction.
  • 5.1.3.7 - clarified that bows and non-rigid quivers need to be inspected if they are struck by anything, not just missile fire, to allow for non-plumed archers who may be struck.
  • Added 5.1.3.8 - "Archers may carry and use thrown weapons without need to discard their bow/crossbow or change hand armour". This had been previously removed in the 2009 rules when we didn't allow non-plumed archers.

6. Target areas and acknowledgement of blows

  • Simplified language and updated to refer to you as the audience throughout
  • Updated heavy combatant to armoured combatant
  • 6.3.3 and 4 - appeared to have been misformatted as sub rules, now reformatted

7. Armour requirements

  • Simplified language and updated to refer to you as the audience throughout.
  • Updated heavy combatant to armoured combatant throughout.
  • 7.2.3 - updated to specifically include training and pick-ups in needing armour inspections.
  • 7.2.6 - updated to match Society requirement (VI.A) to disguise, cover or remove modern corporate logos and sport gear unless the gear is necessary for medical reasons
  • 7.4.1.3 - updated to clarify that the metal for helmets needs to be at least 1.6mm thick when completed, also see 7.4.1.4.
  • 7.4.1.4 - rephrased and updated include other construction techniques that thin the metal.
  • 7.5.7.g - added "Maille used for screening must not have openings greater than 5mm."
  • 7.5.8 - added a requirement for mesh to be secured against sideways movement, and vertical.
  • 7.9.1 - updated to clarify that all kidney protection must have padding, unless it's Zoombang, as stated by Society Armoured Combat Marshal.
  • 7.9.2 - removed gendered language

8. Melee weapon standards

  • Updated to refer to you as the audience throughout, and simplified language
  • 8.1.13 - clarification about crossguards and tsuba after question was raised - answer from Society Armoured Combat Marshal

9. Throwing weapons standards

  • Updated to refer to you as the audience.
  • 9.1.1 - separated into two rules - when you can use throwing weapons, and that some throwing weapons can be held in the had and used for striking.
  • Updated shall to must for clarity

10. Missile weapons standards

  • Moved 10.1.9-10, 10.3.9-13, 10.4.2-3 to a new sub section in the Use of Weapons and Shields as they were about use, not construction.
  • 10.1.1 - updated to refer to you as the audience
  • 10.1.7 - removed requirement from Kingdom to be written on projectiles - we are unlikely to take our projectiles to other kingdoms.
  • 10.3.1 - added the Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal and the Kingdom Archery Marshal.

11. Grievances and sanctions

  • 11.1 - dispute resolution procedures copied from updated Kingdom Law, links updated.
  • 11.2 - addition of Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal to the chain

12. Procedures to change these rules

  • Updated links to current Kingdom Law
  • Updated to refer to Group Armoured Combat Marshal, include Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal

13. Glossary

  • Updated definition of armoured combatant
  • Updated definition of Earl Marshal
  • Added Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal
  • Updated rostered marshal
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