Fencing Draft notes:Rules For Fencers

Notes from Earl Marshal for next update

Somewhere in 2.1?

Authorisation and participation for minors - link to minor participation/authorisation forms - include information about getting approval from parent/guardians

Rejig into multiple pages

• When you are allowed to fence, Fighting by the rules, and Issues on the field
• Types of fencing, Single combat and melee
• Using your weapons and defensive objects, taking blows
• Wearing protective equipment

Notes

Projectile weapons

Other projectile or thrown weapons covered by the SCA Fencing Marshals’ Handbook are not allowed for fencing combat in Lochac.

Cut and Thrust combat in melee - April 2020

An update to the SCA Fencing Marshals’ Handbook in April 2020 changed the rules to allow Cut and Thrust combat in a melee, as long as all the fencers are wearing Cut and Thrust equipment.