Rapier:When you are allowed to participate - Age requirements

Age requirements

1. To be authorized as a combatant in adult rapier combat, you must be at least 14 years old.
2. To be a marshal in adult rapier combat, you must be at least 16 years old.
3. If you are a minor (under the age of majority in the jurisdiction where the event is held):
   1. Before you can participate at any event (including practices), your parent or legal guardian will need to execute a waiver, indemnity, or other required document. Minor waiver forms are available in the sca.org document library
   2. You must have a parent or legal guardian present, or have a properly executed document designating some adult person present at the event as able to authorize medical treatment for you in the case of any emergency in your possession. Minor medical forms are available in the sca.org document library
   3. Your parent or your designated adult must remain on site of any practice or event and be able to be reached easily and immediately.
4. No minors (under the age of majority in the jurisdiction where the event is held) may be warranted as a group marshal, be the marshal-in-charge of an event, or be an authorizing marshal.
5. Kingdoms are allowed to establish additional limitations on the participation of minors if it is necessary.