Youth Martial:Parent Section

Parent Section

Definitions

1. Minors are defined as anyone who has not reached the age of legal majority. This varies between countries, states and other jurisdictions.
2. The term "Parent", as used in this document, includes the biological parents, adoptive parents, or any court appointed legal guardian.

Participation

Note: SCA policies relating to the attendance and participation of minors at events and activities are found in the Seneschal's Handbook. Nothing in this document will be construed to overrule, change, or substitute for those policies.

1. Parental involvement and participation is a critical component of the Youth Combat program.
2. Parents must understand these are contact sports and that injuries may occur. Parents are ultimately responsible for the safety and well-being of their children and assume all risks and liabilities for any harm or medical condition arising from the youth's participation in these activities. This legal requirement cannot be delegated to the SCA or to the marshals on the list field. The assumption of responsibility shall be signified by completion of all legal documents required by the SCA, their resident kingdom, and owners of event sites.
3. No minor shall participate in Youth Martial activities unless the parent has completed and signed a "Minor's Consent to Participate and Hold Harmless Agreement" (waiver) form, or a country specific alternate, approved by the Board of Directors. Minors with proof from the Corporate Office of a current paid membership, indicating a waiver at the Corporate Office that is signed by a parent, are treated the same as adult blue-card attendees with regard to waivers. Roster waivers are not acceptable for use with minors.
4. Minors participating in Youth Martial activities must either have a parent present at the event/activity or a properly executed "Medical Authorization Form for Minors" (or a country specific alternate) designating a responsible adult, present at the event or activity, as able to authorize medical treatment in the case of emergency (a form of temporary guardianship). If needed the responsible adult shall also be in possession of a waiver signed by the parent.

Membership

1. Neither the parent nor the child are required to be members of the SCA, Inc. to participate in Youth Combat activities. The parent's permission to participate is required.

Parental Responsibilities

1. Youth Martial activities will NOT be used as a babysitting service.
   1. If the child is under 10 years old, a parent or the designated responsible adult must remain within sight and sound of the Youth Combat list
   2. If the child is 10 years or older, a parent or the designated responsible adult must remain on site of any practice or event and be able to be reached easily and immediately.
2. Parents have the right and responsibility to remove their child from any contest or activity they may deem inappropriate or hazardous.
3. A Parent shall have witnessed the relevant SCA Youth Martial Activity, or be present at the first training session, before their child may participate.
4. Parents are required to read and understand these rules and standards and make sure that their child follows them.
5. Parents are encouraged to become Youth Marshals.
6. Adults watching Youth Martial activities shall act in a courteous manner toward the combatants, marshals, and other parents. Adults demonstrating inappropriate behavior will be asked to leave the Youth Martial area. This may result in their child having to withdraw from that day's activity.