Youth Armoured Combat Draft:Running Youth Armoured Combat Authorisations

Authorisations

1. Youth armoured combat authorising marshals must conduct the authorisation test and sign the proper paperwork to ensure that the authorisation can be registered.
2. Authorisations must be conducted in a manner appropriate for the division.
3. At least one other adult must witness the authorisation.
4. A parent or legal guardian (not nominated caregiver) must be present for their child's authorisation.
5. All youth armoured combatants must reauthorise when permanently changing divisions.
6. Youth are expected to practice at the next division level before authorising.
7. Youth combatants must demonstrate their knowledge of the rules of youth armoured combat.
8. Youth combatants must demonstrate that they can safely spar with other youths of all divisions including and below the one they are authorising for
9. They must be able to effectively block shots.
10. If a previously authorised combatant fails to pass an authorisation for the next division, they can continue to participate in their previous division.
11. They must be able to consistently throw shots at the appropriate level of calibration to legal target areas.

Authorisation preparation

1. Youth armoured combat authorising marshals must be fully prepared before an authorisation:
   1. Have the correct authorisation form ready.
   2. Make sure there is an authorised youth available and equipped.
   3. Ensure the parent or guardian (not nominated caregiver) will either be present, or confirm they have witnessed youth armoured combat previously.
   4. Have a fighting area prepared, with clearly defined limits and a 2m exclusion zone beyond them.
   5. A marshal's pole.
   6. A selection of weapons and shields is helpful.
   7. Have a copy of the rules.