Youth Martial:Authorization Of Marshals

Youth Marshals - Authorization of Marshals

1. A Youth Combat Marshal may be warranted after demonstrating the ability to supervise youth combatants, inspect youth weapons and armor, and judge a youth combatant's authorization.
2. Kingdoms may use whatever methods they deem appropriate to warrant marshals including, but not limited to marshal classes and marshal-in-training programs.
3. Youth Combat Marshals do not need to be authorized in any SCA martial activity unless deemed necessary by their kingdom.
4. At a minimum, a fully warranted Youth Combat Marshal's authorization shall assess the candidate's knowledge of the Society Rules of the lists, Conventions of Combat, and any additional kingdom rules or conventions. In addition, the assessment will include a demonstration of:
   1. Promoting safe practices and a willingness to enforce the rules of the list.
   2. A good working knowledge of the relevant rules for the youth combat activity engaged in.
   3. The ability to inspect weapons and armor for the appropriate youth combat activity.
   4. The ability to supervise youth combatants in the lists, during training, tournaments, and in melee combat.
   5. The ability to authorize youth combatants according to the rules of their kingdom.
5. All warranted Youth Combat Marshals are considered to be officers and must be members of the Society for Creative Anachronism Inc.