Parents and Caregivers' Section

Definitions

1. In Lochac, we use the term "minor" to refer to anyone under the age of 18 years old.
2. We use the term “parent" to specifically mean someone who is the legal guardian of a minor. This can include biological or adoptive parents, or anyone the courts have appointed as a guardian.
3. We use the term "caregiver" to refer to the adult who is responsible for the minor at the event - this could be a parent or someone the parent has nominated to care for their child for the event.
4. We use the term "your child" to refer to the minor you are responsible for.

Our Responsibilities

1. We will follow the mundane laws around to working with children that apply in the relevant country, state or territory of the event.

Parents' Responsibilities

1. Your involvement and participation is a critical component of the Youth Armoured Combat program.
2. You need to understand these are contact sports and that injuries may occur to your child.
3. You are ultimately responsible for the safety and well-being of your child, and you cannot delegate that responsibility to the SCA or to the marshals on the field.
4. Your informed permission is needed for your child to be able to participate, therefor:
   1. You need to read and understand these rules and standards and make sure that your child follows them.
   2. You need to witness Youth Armoured Combat, or be present at the first training session, so that you understand what your child will be doing, before they can participate.
5. If you will not be at an event, your child must have a nominated caregiver who is at that event. In Australia, you must formalise the appointment of the nominated caregiver using the "Appointment of Nominated Caregiver form" which may be found at http://lochac.SCA.org/constable/. In New Zealand, the nominated caregiver is indicated on the sign-in form for the event. You must have the approval of that person before you nominate them.

Caregivers' Responsibilities

1. Neither you, nor your child are required to be subscribing members of the SCA or its affiliates to participate in Youth Armoured Combat activities.
2. You cannot use Youth Armoured Combat as a babysitting service.
3. If your child is under 10 years old, you must stay within sight and sound of the Youth Armoured Combat list field when your child is participating.
4. You have the right and responsibility to remove your child from any contest or activity you believe is inappropriate or hazardous.
5. We encourage you to become a Youth Marshal.