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==General==
==General==
# All persons who wish to participate in combat-related activities in the Kingdom of Lochac must have an appropriate authorisation. Combat-related activities include, but are not limited to, armoured combat, period fencing, combat archery, marshalling, and banner-bearing in combat. There are also authorisation requirements for rapier combat and equestrian activities, but these are dealt with in their respective handbooks.
# Everyone who wishes to participate in armoured combat in Lochac must have an appropriate authorisation. Armoured combat includes:
# To become authorised, candidates must complete an authorisation test which shows that they can:
#*armoured combat using melee weapons
#*combat archery
#*marshalling
#*banner-bearing in combat
# To become authorised or renew an authorisation, candidates must complete an authorisation test which shows that they can:
## Demonstrate familiarity with, and the ability to apply, the following:
## Demonstrate familiarity with, and the ability to apply, the following:
### [[Armoured_Combat:Rules_of_the_Lists|Rules of the Lists]]
##* [[Armoured_Combat:Conventions_of_Combat|Lochac's conventions of combat]]
### [[Armoured_Combat:Conventions_of_Combat|Lochac's conventions of combat]]
##* [[Armoured_Combat:The_Use_of_Weapons_and_Shields|The use of weapons and shields]]
### [[Armoured_Combat:The_Use_of_Weapons_and_Shields|The use of weapons and shields]]
##* [[Armoured_Combat:Target_Areas_and_Acknowledgement_of_Blows|Target areas and acknowledgement of blows]]
### [[Armoured_Combat:Target_Areas_and_Acknowledgement_of_Blows|Target areas and acknowledgement of blows]]
## Demonstrate familiarity with, and ability to reference
## Demonstrate familiarity with, and ability to reference, the Lochac [[Armoured_Combat:Armour_Requirements|Armour]] and Weapons standards.
##*[[Armoured_Combat:Rules_of_the_Lists|Rules of the Lists]]
##*the Lochac [[Armoured_Combat:Armour_Requirements|Armour]] and Weapons standards.
## Demonstrate the ability to function on the field in a manner that is safe both to themselves and to other participants on the field.
## Demonstrate the ability to function on the field in a manner that is safe both to themselves and to other participants on the field.
#:The requirement to demonstrate ability means there must be a practical component to all authorisation tests.
# Within the field of armoured combat in Lochac there are separate authorisations for the following activities:
# Within the field of armoured combat in Lochac there are separate authorisations for the following activities:
## [[Armoured_Combat:Classes_of_Participant_and_Combat|Participant]] authorisation classes:
## [[Armoured_Combat:Classes_of_Participant_and_Combat|Participant]] authorisation classes:
###Heavy Combatant
##*Armoured combat - allows the participant to engage in armoured combat with melee weapons and to take the field as plumed combatant or plumed auxiliary.
###: allows the participant to engage in heavy combat with melee weapons and to take the field as Plumed Combatant or Plumed Auxiliary.
##*Plumed participant - allows the participant to take the field as an unarmed plumed auxiliary, or as a plumed combatant when combined with a weapon authorisation such as thrown weapon, combat archery or siege engine.
###Plumed Participant
## Weapon-form specific authorisations. Fibreglass spear requires a prior armoured combat authorisation, all others require either a prior armoured combat authorisation or a prior plumed participant authorisation:
###: allows the participant to take the field as an unarmed Plumed Auxiliary, or as a Plumed Combatant when combined with a weapon authorisation such as thrown weapon, combat archery or siege engine.
##* Fibreglass spear  
## Weapon-form specific authorisations. Fibreglass spear requires a prior Heavy Combatant authorisation, all others require either a prior Heavy Combatant authorisation or a prior Plumed Participant authorisation:
##* Thrown weapon  
### Fibreglass spear  
##* Combat archery
### Thrown weapon  
##* Siege engine
### Combat Archery
#The following marshal authorisations also apply:
### Siege Engine
#* Assistant marshal
#The following marshal authorisations also apply.
#*Marshal
## Auxiliary Marshal
#* Siege marshal
##Marshal
#*Senior marshal
## Siege Marshal
# Only a senior marshal authorised and rostered in Lochac can perform an authorisation, though siege marshals may perform siege engine authorisations. The authorising marshal must be a current member of the SCA or one of its affiliates. This authorising marshal must witness the authorisation and must fill in the relevant parts of the authorisation form.
##Senior Marshal
# The applicant must make sure the completed authorisation is registered with the Kingdom Lists Officer within three months of the authorisation taking place.   
# Only a Senior Marshal authorised and rostered in Lochac and who holds a current membership of the SCA or one of its affiliate organisations may perform an authorisation. This Senior Marshal must witness the authorisation and must execute the appropriate paperwork to ensure the authorisation is registered with the Kingdom Lists Officer within three months of the authorisation taking place.   
# A copy of the authorisation paperwork may be used in lieu of an authorisation card for a period of up to three months from the date of the authorisation for all roles except senior marshal. Senior marshals must receive their valid authorisation card before they can perform an authorisation.  
# A copy of the authorisation paperwork may be used in lieu of an authorisation card for a period of up to three months from the date of the authorisation.
# Authorisation paperwork will expire three months from the date of the authorisation test. Expired authorisation paperwork will not be processed by the Kingdom Lists Officer.
# Authorisation paperwork will expire three months from the date of the authorisation test. Expired authorisation paperwork will not be processed by the Kingdom Lists Officer.
# Authorisations shall be registered with, and kept on file by, the Lochac Kingdom Lists Officer. This officer, or their appointed deputy, shall be responsible for issuing combat authorisation cards. In addition to maintaining registration of authorisations, the Kingdom Lists Officer shall provide the Earl Marshal with a list of all current authorisations upon request.
# The Kingdom Lists Officer, or their appointed deputy, issues combat authorisation cards.
# Authorisation cards shall include the name of the authorising Senior Marshal. They may be issued for a period of up to four years for adults and one year for minors.
# Authorisation cards must include the name of the authorising senior marshal(s).
# Authorisations shall not be issued to persons residing in other kingdoms.
#Authorisations will be valid for a period of up to four years for adults and two years for minors.
# Valid authorisation cards from other kingdoms shall be accepted as proof of authorisation. To renew in Lochac, the candidate must complete a Lochac authorisation.
# Authorisations should not be issued to persons residing in other kingdoms.
# A Marshal from any kingdom may revoke the authorisation card of a fighter from any other kingdom for just and stated cause.
# Valid authorisation cards from other kingdoms will be accepted as proof of authorisation. To renew in Lochac, the candidate must complete a Lochac authorisation.
# 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.


==Age Restrictions==
==Age restrictions==
#The following age restrictions apply to combat-related activities:
#The following age restrictions apply to combat-related activities:
## No person below the age of 18 may be authorised as a marshal.
## No person below the age of 18 may be authorised as a marshal.
## No person below the age of 16 may be authorised as a combatant.
## No person below the age of 16 may be authorised as a combatant or participant.
## Persons between the ages of 14 and 16 may be authorised as plumed auxilliaries.
## No person below the age of 14 may be involved in or train for armoured combat at SCA events, including swinging a melee weapon at a pell at training events. They may use boffer weapons.
## No person below the age of 14 may be authorised for any form of SCA combat-related activity.
## No person below the age of 14 may be involved or train in any form of SCA combat at official SCA events. This includes swinging a heavy combat weapon at a pell at training events, though they may use boffer weapons.
== Minor Authorisation ==
# Minors between the ages of 14 and 17 may authorise with these additional requirements:
## The parents or guardians of the minor (not a Nominated Caregiver) must witness SCA combat, discuss with a witnessing marshal how it relates to the participation of their child.
## Only the Earl Marshal, or a Senior Marshal with specific written permission from the Earl Marshal to conduct minor authorisations, may authorise minors for SCA Combat-Related Activities.
## Two Senior Marshals must be present at the authorising of any minor. Prior to the authorising of a minor the authorising Senior Marshal shall contact the Lochac Earl Marshal and discuss the authorisation. Each authorisation shall be considered by the Lochac Earl Marshal on a case-by-case basis.
# At any event in which the minor is involved in SCA Combat-Related Activities, the minor must have either a parent or guardian, or Nominated Caregiver present at the event.
# Authorisation cards issued to minors will have "MINOR" clearly printed or stamped across the face of the card.


== Minor authorisation ==
# Minors aged 16 and 17 may authorise with these additional requirements:
## The parent(s) or guardian(s) of the minor (not a Nominated Caregiver) must witness SCA combat, discuss with the authorising senior marshal how it relates to the participation of their child.
## Only the Earl Marshal, Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal, or a senior marshal with specific written permission from the Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal to conduct minor authorisations, may authorise minors for armoured combat activities.
## Two senior marshals must be involved to authorise a minor. One of the senior marshals  needs to contact the Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal and discuss the authorisation before it happens. Each authorisation is considered by the Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal on a case-by-case basis.
# At any event in which the minor is involved in armoured combat, the minor must have either a parent or guardian, or Nominated Caregiver present at the event.
# Authorisation cards issued to minors will have "MINOR" clearly printed across the face of the card.




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[[Category:Fighters Handbook | B]]
[[Category:Fighters Handbook | B]]

Revision as of 09:02, 9 July 2021

General

  1. Everyone who wishes to participate in armoured combat in Lochac must have an appropriate authorisation. Armoured combat includes:
    • armoured combat using melee weapons
    • combat archery
    • marshalling
    • banner-bearing in combat
  2. To become authorised or renew an authorisation, candidates must complete an authorisation test which shows that they can:
    1. Demonstrate familiarity with, and the ability to apply, the following:
    2. Demonstrate familiarity with, and ability to reference
    3. Demonstrate the ability to function on the field in a manner that is safe both to themselves and to other participants on the field.
    The requirement to demonstrate ability means there must be a practical component to all authorisation tests.
  3. Within the field of armoured combat in Lochac there are separate authorisations for the following activities:
    1. Participant authorisation classes:
      • Armoured combat - allows the participant to engage in armoured combat with melee weapons and to take the field as plumed combatant or plumed auxiliary.
      • Plumed participant - allows the participant to take the field as an unarmed plumed auxiliary, or as a plumed combatant when combined with a weapon authorisation such as thrown weapon, combat archery or siege engine.
    2. Weapon-form specific authorisations. Fibreglass spear requires a prior armoured combat authorisation, all others require either a prior armoured combat authorisation or a prior plumed participant authorisation:
      • Fibreglass spear
      • Thrown weapon
      • Combat archery
      • Siege engine
  4. The following marshal authorisations also apply:
    • Assistant marshal
    • Marshal
    • Siege marshal
    • Senior marshal
  5. Only a senior marshal authorised and rostered in Lochac can perform an authorisation, though siege marshals may perform siege engine authorisations. The authorising marshal must be a current member of the SCA or one of its affiliates. This authorising marshal must witness the authorisation and must fill in the relevant parts of the authorisation form.
  6. The applicant must make sure the completed authorisation is registered with the Kingdom Lists Officer within three months of the authorisation taking place.
  7. A copy of the authorisation paperwork may be used in lieu of an authorisation card for a period of up to three months from the date of the authorisation for all roles except senior marshal. Senior marshals must receive their valid authorisation card before they can perform an authorisation.
  8. Authorisation paperwork will expire three months from the date of the authorisation test. Expired authorisation paperwork will not be processed by the Kingdom Lists Officer.
  9. The Kingdom Lists Officer, or their appointed deputy, issues combat authorisation cards.
  10. Authorisation cards must include the name of the authorising senior marshal(s).
  11. Authorisations will be valid for a period of up to four years for adults and two years for minors.
  12. Authorisations should not be issued to persons residing in other kingdoms.
  13. Valid authorisation cards from other kingdoms will be accepted as proof of authorisation. To renew in Lochac, the candidate must complete a Lochac authorisation.
  14. 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.

Age restrictions

  1. The following age restrictions apply to combat-related activities:
    1. No person below the age of 18 may be authorised as a marshal.
    2. No person below the age of 16 may be authorised as a combatant or participant.
    3. No person below the age of 14 may be involved in or train for armoured combat at SCA events, including swinging a melee weapon at a pell at training events. They may use boffer weapons.

Minor authorisation

  1. Minors aged 16 and 17 may authorise with these additional requirements:
    1. The parent(s) or guardian(s) of the minor (not a Nominated Caregiver) must witness SCA combat, discuss with the authorising senior marshal how it relates to the participation of their child.
    2. Only the Earl Marshal, Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal, or a senior marshal with specific written permission from the Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal to conduct minor authorisations, may authorise minors for armoured combat activities.
    3. Two senior marshals must be involved to authorise a minor. One of the senior marshals needs to contact the Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal and discuss the authorisation before it happens. Each authorisation is considered by the Kingdom Armoured Combat Marshal on a case-by-case basis.
  2. At any event in which the minor is involved in armoured combat, the minor must have either a parent or guardian, or Nominated Caregiver present at the event.
  3. Authorisation cards issued to minors will have "MINOR" clearly printed across the face of the card.