Fencing Draft notes:Introduction

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Changes for v 6.0

1.3.4 in General Information

Was
Guest fencers must meet the Kingdom’s standards for protective gear and weapons set out in these rules.
Now
Guest fencers must meet Lochac’s standards for protective gear and weapons set out in these rules.
Functional change
None
Reason
Clarification as to whether host kingdom or Lochac's standards.
For notes
Not required

1.4.1.1 in Application of the rules - General

Additional text
When in doubt, consider safety above all else.
Functional change
None
Reason
Emphasising importance of safety especially when rules are unclear.
For note section
Not required

1.4.1.2.b in in Application of the rules - General

Was
All fencers and marshals should make sure they keep up with these announcements.
Now
All fencers and marshals must make sure they keep up with these announcements.
Functional change
This is a requirement. It's not just recommended, and not optional.
Reason
"Should" implies there are valid reasons for not keeping up with these announcments. It's not optional.

1.5.4 in Youth activities

Was
When combatants under the age of 18 take part in training and authorisation, the Kingdom Fencing Marshal (or their delegate) needs to ensure that the minor's parent or legal guardian has:
  • observed fencing in the SCA
  • is aware of the risk of injury inherent in this martial art
  • and has signed a statement explicitly acknowledging this.
Now
When combatants under the age of 18 take part in training and authorisation, the Kingdom Fencing Marshal (or their delegate) needs to ensure that the minor's parent or legal guardian has:
  • observed fencing in the SCA
  • is aware of the risk of injury inherent in this martial art
  • and has signed a statement explicitly acknowledging this by completing the relevant minor participation form.
Functional change
None, clarification only
Reason
Links to relevant paperwork that we use for this purpose.

1.6.1 Key changes to these rules

  • Removed as duplication of information held elsewhere in the document, and no longer current for this round of changes.
  • See the change log for full list of changes.