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==V2026.0 - Approved by the Board of Directors 23 June 2026==
==V2026.0 - Approved by the Board of Directors 23 June 2026 and effective Sept 22 2026==
===Changes in Chapter 1 - Introduction to SCA martial activities===
===Changes in Chapter 1: Introduction to SCA martial activities (global)===
; Overview
; 1.1 Overview
:
:
; Was
; Was
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:Clarified that atlatls are under the Target Archery Handbook, rather than the Thrown Weapons Handbook.
:Clarified that atlatls are under the Target Archery Handbook, rather than the Thrown Weapons Handbook.
<hr>
<hr>
; Overview
 
; 1.1 Overview
:
:
;Was
;Was
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:Spears is the term used in the Thrown Weapons Handbook. Corrected plural of plumbata. Not all of the thrown weapons are used in equestrian.  
:Spears is the term used in the Thrown Weapons Handbook. Corrected plural of plumbata. Not all of the thrown weapons are used in equestrian.  
<hr>
<hr>
; Handbooks - General - 1.3
 
;1.2.1.1 Handbooks - General
:
:
;Was
;Was
:Kingdoms must include any relevant restrictions on these activities imposed by mundane laws within its boundaries.
:Each martial activity has a set of rules which must comply with the ''Society Marshal's'' Handbooks and the ''SCA Governing Documents'' (relevant to and operating under local state and country laws).
;Now
:Each martial activity must follow the ''Rules of the List, the relevant Society Marshal's Handbook,'' the SCA Governing Documents (relevant to and operating under local and country laws), and additional rules established by the kingdoms.
;Functional change
:Specifically lists the major rules and documents that a participant must follow, instead of only identifying that rules exist. 
;Reason for change
:Clearly identifies all the major rules and documents that a participant must follow, rather than implying it.
<hr>
 
===Changes in Chapter 4: When you are allowed to participate (global)===
; 4.1.5 Age requirements
:
; Was
:Kingdoms are allowed to establish additional limitations on the participation of minors, if it is necessary.
;Now
;Now
:Removed
:Kingdoms are allowed to establish additional limitations on the participation of minors.
;Functional change
;Functional change
:Kingdoms are not required to include all mundane restrictions. A page in the handbook is provided if a kingdom chooses to include them.  
: Removed “if necessary”.
;Reason for change
;Reason for change
:Removed following feedback.  Kingdoms can't be expected to know every possible permutation of legal restrictions in their jurisdictions.
:There is no requirement or method to determine “necessary.”
<hr>
 
===Changes in Chapter 18: Authorization (global)===
;18.2.5 Out-of-kingdom authorizations
:
;Added
:Kingdoms are allowed to use warranted marshals from other kingdoms to conduct an authorization. The final decision to issue an authorization resides with the marshalate of the kingdom responsible for the authorization (e.g. kingdom of residence or sponsoring kingdom).
;Functional change
:None
;Reason
:Updated from feedback. This was implied and allowed before, but not clearly stated.
<hr>
 
;18.3.3 Authorizing minors
:
;Was
:The marshal who authorizes a minor person for any form of Society martial-related activity must be the Kingdom Earl Marshal or the Principality Earl Marshal, the Kingdom or Principality Deputy for that martial activity, or a deputy designated by the Kingdom Earl Marshal to conduct minor authorizations, and they must be an authorizing marshal for that discipline.
;Now
:The marshal who authorizes a minor person for any form of Society martial-related activity must be the Kingdom Earl Marshal or the Principality Earl Marshal, the Kingdom or Principality Deputy for that martial activity, or a deputy designated by the Kingdom Earl Marshal to conduct minor authorizations, and they must be a warranted marshal for that activity.
;Functional change
:None
;Reason
:More clearly identifies the requirements of the marshal.  Only warranted marshals can authorize.  Kingdoms often restrict marshals to authorizing certain activities rather than the general discipline.  There is no society definition of “authorizing marshal” in Society.  
<hr>
<hr>
;Handbooks - General 3.1
 
===Changes in Chapter 19 - Authorization process example===
;19.1.1.2
:
:
;Was
;Was
:The most current versions of the Society Marshal's Handbooks can be found at https://www.sca.org/resources/document-library/#marshal.
:A marshal who is warranted to conduct authorizations for armored combat (rattan) in the kingdom.  
;Now
;Now
:The official versions of the Society Marshal's Handbooks can be found at https://www.sca.org/resources/document-library/#marshal.
:A marshal who is warranted to conduct authorizations for armored combat (rattan).
;Functional change
:removed kingdom requirement
;Reason for change
:This is now consistent with 18.2.5 Out-of-kingdom authorizations.
<hr>
 
===Changes in Chapter 20 - Accessibility (global)===
;20.1.2
:
;Removed
:If it can be safely done, it should be done.
;Functional change
;Functional change
:Official version of the rules are found on the SCA website.
:None.  
;Reason for change
;Reason for change
:Society rules require the authoritative version to be a static document. The wiki is a useful resource for participants, but the official rules are those held as a PDF of each handbook hosted on SCA.org.
:Needs to be reasonable, which is covered in the following existing rule. “Upon request, marshals should make reasonable accommodations, within limits of safety, for adaptive equipment or conventions. Only a warranted marshal can make this determination.
<hr>
<hr>
;Handbooks - Application of the rules 3.2
 
===Changes in Chapter 22 - Injury procedures (global)===
;22.1.1 and 22.1.2 Injury Procedures / general
:
:
;Was
;Was
:Kingdom-specific rules are found within this wiki, or through each kingdom's website.
:22.1.1 When an injury occurs in a designated martial area (e.g. field, range, or arena), it should always be remembered that the primary concern is getting to and assisting the injured party.
:22.1.2 Secondary to this objective, but no less important, is the safety of persons entering the area to help, and the well-being of anyone already in area.  
;Now
;Now
:Kingdom-specific rules are denoted by the {{Kingdom}}Kingdom name and shading {{/Kingdom}} (online format) or with '''blue text''' (pdf).
:22.1.1 When an injury occurs in a designated martial area (e.g. field, range, or arena), it should always be remembered that the two primary concerns are:
:Additional information can be found on your kingdoms website - ''Kingdoms add their url''
::a. The safety of persons entering the area to help, and the well-being of anyone already in area.
::b. Getting to and assisting the injured party.
;Functional change
;Functional change
:None. Clarification of kingdom-specific formatting.  
:The two concerns were made equal, rather than primary and secondary.
;Reason for change
;Reason for change
:Updated following feedback.  
:Recommendation from SCA legal.
<hr>
<hr>


;Handbooks - Application of the rules 3
;22.3.4 4  Injury procedures - on the field
:
:
;Was
;Was
:by delegation, members of the kingdom marshalate.
:It is an extremely serious matter to delay the application of first aid when it is needed. Marshals who ignore injuries, or participants who intentionally interfere, may be subject to SCA sanctions.
;Now
;Now
:by delegation, warranted members of the kingdom marshalate.
:Marshals who ignore injuries, or participants who intentionally interfere, may be subject to SCA sanctions.
;Functional change
;Functional change
:Clarification that this applies only to warranted marshals.
:No functional change to rule. Removed the descriptive text about first aid.
;Reason for change
;Reason for change
:Marshals-in-charge can appoint non-warranted marshals to help. Only warranted marshals can make approval decisions.
:Specifics caused confusion as good Samaritan laws vary significantly between regions.
<hr>
<hr>
;Handbooks - Application of the rules 3.1
 
===Changes in Chapter 23 - Managing misconduct (global)===
;23.4.5 Marshal in charge of the event
:
:
;Added
;Was
:Unless otherwise directed by Kingdom Law, the Crown's representative upon the field and in all matters dealing with martial activities within a discipline is the Kingdom Earl Marshal, the Kingdom Deputy Earl marshal for the discipline, and, by delegation, warranted members of the kingdom marshalate.
:You must explain that they can appeal this decision to the Kingdom/Principality Earl Marshal, or higher,
;Now
:You must explain that they can appeal this decision to the Kingdom/Principality Deputy for the Discipline, or higher,
;Functional change
;Functional change
:Includes existing wording from the Rapier Handbook, and changed to cover all martial disciplines. Original text - "Unless otherwise directed by Kingdom Law, the Crown's representative upon the field and in all matters dealing with Fencing is the Earl Marshal, then the Kingdom Fencing Marshal (possibly referred to as the Kingdom Rapier Marshal, Kingdom Marshal of Fence, Kingdom Fencing Marshal, or equivalent), then, by delegation, members of the Kingdom Marshallate.
:Correction.
;Reason for change
;Reason for change
:Clarifies the ability of the Kingdom Deputy to also represent and delegate within their discipline.
:The chain of command after Marshal in charge of the event is the Kingdom/Principality Deputy for the Discipline.
<hr>
<hr>


;Handbooks - Application of the rules 3.1
===Changes in Chapter 25 - Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of command (global)===
:
;25.1.1 Notes
;Added
:  
:The discipline marshalate has jurisdiction over all SCA martial and related activities for that discipline.
;Was
:If you are not a warranted marshal for a discipline, you cannot make decisions that requires subject-matter expertise (SME).
;Now
:If you are not a warranted marshal for a discipline, you cannot make decisions that requires knowledge or expertise in that discipline.
;Functional change
;Functional change
:Included from Equestrian Handbook, and broadened to cover all martial disciplines. "The Equestrian Marshalate has jurisdiction over all SCA equestrian activities and related activities."
:no functional change
;Reason for change
;Reason for change
:In the past, there has been confusion about jurisdiction over martial activities, in particular where there is overlap (e.g. combat archery for rattan vs rapier, target archery on foot vs equestrian). This establishes clear jurisdiction.
:reworded for clarity
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<hr>
==Previous change logs==
*[[Armored_Combat:Change log - 18 November 2025|Change log - Approved 18 November 2025]]
*[[Armored_Combat:Change log - 23 June 2025|Change log - Approved 23 June 2025]]
*[[Armored_Combat:Change_log_-_pre_2025 |Change log pre-2025]]

Latest revision as of 05:11, 19 July 2026

V2026.0 - Approved by the Board of Directors 23 June 2026 and effective Sept 22 2026

Changes in Chapter 1: Introduction to SCA martial activities (global)

1.1 Overview
Was
Target archery - Competitions of various targets and scenarios, including clout shoots, moving targets and more. Mounted archery is included in equestrian activities.
Now
Target archery - Competitions of various targets and scenarios, including clout shoots, moving targets and more. Includes handbows, crossbows, and atlatls. Mounted archery is included in equestrian activities.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Clarified that atlatls are under the Target Archery Handbook, rather than the Thrown Weapons Handbook.
1.1 Overview
Was
Thrown weapons - knives, axes, spears, javelins, slings, and plumbata are used in competitions of various targets and scenarios. They are also used in equestrian activities. Safe versions and simulators are also used in armored combat (rattan) and rapier.
Now
Thrown weapons - knives, axes, spears, slings, and plumbatae are used in competitions of various targets and scenarios. Several of these are also used in equestrian. Safe versions and simulators are also used in armored combat (rattan) and rapier.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Spears is the term used in the Thrown Weapons Handbook. Corrected plural of plumbata. Not all of the thrown weapons are used in equestrian.
1.2.1.1 Handbooks - General
Was
Each martial activity has a set of rules which must comply with the Society Marshal's Handbooks and the SCA Governing Documents (relevant to and operating under local state and country laws).
Now
Each martial activity must follow the Rules of the List, the relevant Society Marshal's Handbook, the SCA Governing Documents (relevant to and operating under local and country laws), and additional rules established by the kingdoms.
Functional change
Specifically lists the major rules and documents that a participant must follow, instead of only identifying that rules exist.
Reason for change
Clearly identifies all the major rules and documents that a participant must follow, rather than implying it.

Changes in Chapter 4: When you are allowed to participate (global)

4.1.5 Age requirements
Was
Kingdoms are allowed to establish additional limitations on the participation of minors, if it is necessary.
Now
Kingdoms are allowed to establish additional limitations on the participation of minors.
Functional change
Removed “if necessary”.
Reason for change
There is no requirement or method to determine “necessary.”

Changes in Chapter 18: Authorization (global)

18.2.5 Out-of-kingdom authorizations
Added
Kingdoms are allowed to use warranted marshals from other kingdoms to conduct an authorization. The final decision to issue an authorization resides with the marshalate of the kingdom responsible for the authorization (e.g. kingdom of residence or sponsoring kingdom).
Functional change
None
Reason
Updated from feedback. This was implied and allowed before, but not clearly stated.
18.3.3 Authorizing minors
Was
The marshal who authorizes a minor person for any form of Society martial-related activity must be the Kingdom Earl Marshal or the Principality Earl Marshal, the Kingdom or Principality Deputy for that martial activity, or a deputy designated by the Kingdom Earl Marshal to conduct minor authorizations, and they must be an authorizing marshal for that discipline.
Now
The marshal who authorizes a minor person for any form of Society martial-related activity must be the Kingdom Earl Marshal or the Principality Earl Marshal, the Kingdom or Principality Deputy for that martial activity, or a deputy designated by the Kingdom Earl Marshal to conduct minor authorizations, and they must be a warranted marshal for that activity.
Functional change
None
Reason
More clearly identifies the requirements of the marshal. Only warranted marshals can authorize. Kingdoms often restrict marshals to authorizing certain activities rather than the general discipline. There is no society definition of “authorizing marshal” in Society.

Changes in Chapter 19 - Authorization process example

19.1.1.2
Was
A marshal who is warranted to conduct authorizations for armored combat (rattan) in the kingdom.
Now
A marshal who is warranted to conduct authorizations for armored combat (rattan).
Functional change
removed kingdom requirement
Reason for change
This is now consistent with 18.2.5 Out-of-kingdom authorizations.

Changes in Chapter 20 - Accessibility (global)

20.1.2
Removed
If it can be safely done, it should be done.
Functional change
None.
Reason for change
Needs to be reasonable, which is covered in the following existing rule. “Upon request, marshals should make reasonable accommodations, within limits of safety, for adaptive equipment or conventions. Only a warranted marshal can make this determination.

Changes in Chapter 22 - Injury procedures (global)

22.1.1 and 22.1.2 Injury Procedures / general
Was
22.1.1 When an injury occurs in a designated martial area (e.g. field, range, or arena), it should always be remembered that the primary concern is getting to and assisting the injured party.
22.1.2 Secondary to this objective, but no less important, is the safety of persons entering the area to help, and the well-being of anyone already in area.
Now
22.1.1 When an injury occurs in a designated martial area (e.g. field, range, or arena), it should always be remembered that the two primary concerns are:
a. The safety of persons entering the area to help, and the well-being of anyone already in area.
b. Getting to and assisting the injured party.
Functional change
The two concerns were made equal, rather than primary and secondary.
Reason for change
Recommendation from SCA legal.
22.3.4 4 Injury procedures - on the field
Was
It is an extremely serious matter to delay the application of first aid when it is needed. Marshals who ignore injuries, or participants who intentionally interfere, may be subject to SCA sanctions.
Now
Marshals who ignore injuries, or participants who intentionally interfere, may be subject to SCA sanctions.
Functional change
No functional change to rule. Removed the descriptive text about first aid.
Reason for change
Specifics caused confusion as good Samaritan laws vary significantly between regions.

Changes in Chapter 23 - Managing misconduct (global)

23.4.5 Marshal in charge of the event
Was
You must explain that they can appeal this decision to the Kingdom/Principality Earl Marshal, or higher,
Now
You must explain that they can appeal this decision to the Kingdom/Principality Deputy for the Discipline, or higher,
Functional change
Correction.
Reason for change
The chain of command after Marshal in charge of the event is the Kingdom/Principality Deputy for the Discipline.

Changes in Chapter 25 - Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of command (global)

25.1.1 Notes
Was
If you are not a warranted marshal for a discipline, you cannot make decisions that requires subject-matter expertise (SME).
Now
If you are not a warranted marshal for a discipline, you cannot make decisions that requires knowledge or expertise in that discipline.
Functional change
no functional change
Reason for change
reworded for clarity

Previous change logs

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