Youth Martial Handbook

Including Youth Armoured Combat and Youth Rapier

Introduction/Overview

Parent Section

1. Definitions
2. Participation
3. Membership
4. Parental Responsibilities

Participants' Section - Youth Armored Combat

5. General Information
6. Rules of the Lists and Conventions of Combat
7. The Use of Weapons and Shields
8. Acknowledgement of Blows
9. Armor Requirements
10. Weapons Standards

Participants' Section - Youth Rapier Combat

11. General Information
12. Conventions
13. Weapons and Parrying Devices
14. Protective Gear

Marshals' Section

15. Organization
16. Authorization of Marshals
17. General Requirements and Restrictions for Youth Marshals
18. Marshaling Concerns In Rapier Combat
19. Adult Training of Youth at Official SCA Activities
20. Injury Procedures
21. Youth Combat Authorizations
22. Marshal Responsibilities, Chain of Command, and Reporting
23. Experimentation
24. Disciplinary Actions

Glossary