Youth Combat:Handbook

Youth Combat Marshal's Handbook

Download a PDF of the Society Marshal's Youth Combat Handbook - July 2024 edition

The July 2024 version of the rules has been converted to wiki format, but does not yet use the new template.

The official authoritative version of these rules is available on www.SCA.org / Documents

Including Youth Armoured Combat and Youth Rapier

Change log

Introduction/Overview

1. Parent Section
   1. Definitions
   2. Participation
   3. Membership
   4. Parental Responsibilities

Participants' Section - Youth Armored Combat

2. General Information
3. Rules of the Lists and Conventions of Combat
4. The Use of Weapons and Shields
5. Acknowledgement of Blows
6. Armor Requirements
7. Weapons Standards

Participants' Section - Youth Rapier Combat

8. General Information
9. Conventions
10. Weapons and Parrying Devices
11. Protective Gear

Marshals' Section

12. Organization
13. Authorization of Marshals
14. General Requirements and Restrictions for Youth Marshals
15. Marshaling Concerns In Rapier Combat
16. Adult Training of Youth at Official SCA Activities
17. Injury Procedures
18. Youth Combat Authorizations
19. Marshal Responsibilities, Chain of Command, and Reporting
20. Experimentation
21. Disciplinary Actions

Glossary