Fencing Draft notes:When You Are Allowed To Fence

Was 2.1.1, now 4.1 in When you are allowed to fence

Was

You must be authorised in fencing to participate in any combat event.

Now

You must be authorised in fencing to participate in any combat event. You need to be able to prove that you are authorised by presenting your current authorisation card or valid temporary paperwork.

Functional change

None. Reminder that you need to prove that you are authorised.

Reason

Reminder that you need to prove that you are authorised to participate.

For notes section

October 2023 - A reminder that you need to prove that you are authorised to participate by presenting a current authorisation card, or your temporary paperwork until your card arrives.

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Was 2.1.2, now 4.2 in When you are allowed to fence

Was

To be authorised, you have to pass a verbal and practical test to show that you...

Now

To be authorised, you have to pass a verbal and practical combat test to show that you...

Functional change

Addition of the word "combat" to highlight that the practical component must include combat

Reason

The handbook currently has two phrases meaning the same component of the authorising process. This combines them.

For notes section

October 2023 - The practical component of authorisations must include combat.

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Was 2.1.5, now 4.5 in When you are allowed to fence

Additional note

If you are too intoxicated or similarly impaired to drive, you are not fit to fight.

Functional change

None

Reason

Mirroring requirement in armoured handbook, doubling down on importance of proper judgement when fighting.

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Was 2.1.6, now 4.6 in When you are allowed to fence

Was

If you suffer an injury involving bleeding, you must leave the field immediately. You must have the wound cleaned and dressed before you return to the field. Any weapons, equipment or clothing that have visible blood on them must be cleaned, or not used further.

Now

If you suffer an injury involving bleeding, you must leave the field immediately, and may not return until the flow of blood has stopped. Weapons and equipment that have visible blood on them must be cleaned before further use.

Functional change

A wound may not need to be dressed if bleeding has stopped.

Reason

Update to align with armoured combat requirements.

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