Youth Combat:Handbook

Youth Combat Marshal's Handbook

Download a PDF of the Society Marshal's Yuth 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

General Information

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

Participants' Section - Youth Rapier Combat

1. General Information
2. Conventions
3. Weapons and Parrying Devices
4. Protective Gear

Marshals' Section

1. Organization
2. Authorization of Marshals
3. General Requirements and Restrictions for Youth Marshals
4. Marshaling Concerns In Rapier Combat
5. Adult Training of Youth at Official SCA Activities
6. Injury Procedures
7. Youth Combat Authorizations
8. Marshal Responsibilities, Chain of Command, and Reporting
9. Experimentation
10. Disciplinary Actions

Glossary