Youth Martial:Rapier Conventions

Youth Rapier Combat - Conventions

General

1. Youth Rapier Combat shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the Lists of the SCA, Inc., the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook, and such further rules as are established by their kingdom.
2. All combatants shall adhere to the Society minimum standards for weapons and protective gear, appropriate for their division, and to any additional standards or conventions of the Kingdom in which the event takes place.

Behavior on the Field

1. All fighters shall obey the commands of the marshals overseeing the field, or be removed from the field and subject to further disciplinary action.
2. Each fighter shall maintain control over his or her temper and behavior at all times.
3. Striking an opponent with excessive force, or with deliberate intent to injure, is forbidden.
4. Upon hearing the call of "HOLD" all fighting shall immediately stop. The fighters shall freeze, check for hazards in their immediate vicinity, and then assume a non-threatening position with their weapons pointed away from their opponents.
5. Conduct obstructive of normal rapier combat, such as consistent ignoring of blows, deliberate misuse of the rules (such as calling HOLD whenever pressed), or the like, is forbidden.

Use of Weapons and Parrying Devices

The use of weapons and parrying devices by Youth Rapier combatants will be in accordance with the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook, and such further rules, as are established by the Kingdoms.

Acknowledgement of Blows

The acknowledgement of blows by Youth Rapier combatants will be in accordance with the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook, and such further rules as are established by the Kingdoms.