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• 01:24, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat notes:Equipment standards - Ranged weapons (Created page with "=Notes - Equipment standards - Ranged weapons= ==Throwing Weapons== ;Thrusting tip size change - January 2015 :Thrusting tips for throwing weapons were reduced from no less than 2 inches (50.8mm) to no less than 1.25 inch (31.8mm) in diameter/cross-section with 1.25 inch (31.8mm) of resilient material in front of the rigid tip of the weapon, providing progressively resistant give, in line with other rules around low-profile thrusting tips.")
• 01:22, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat notes:Equipment standards - Handheld weapons (Created page with "=Notes - Equipment standards - Handheld weapons= ==General== ;Rule removed - November 2015 :The following rule was removed: "Weapons under 48" (1.22 m) or greater than 7' 6" (2.29 m) in length may have either a thrusting tip or a butt spike, but not both at the same time. The madu was not a weapon of individual combat during the SCA's period of study, and therefore it is excluded from SCA Armored Combat." ==Single-handed weapons== ;Thrusting tip thickness - October 2023...")
• 01:21, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Glossary (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|32|Glossary}}</noinclude> The definitions that follow apply throughout the Handbook, unless specifically stated otherwise. They are intended to clarify usage and establish a frame of reference for the various materials used in SCA combat. ==Armor materials== ;Aventail : Flexible curtain of chainmail on a helmet, extending to cover the neck and shoulders. ;Bars : Used in the visor or faceplate of helms, bars must...")
• 01:20, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs deleted page Armored Combat notes:Armor Requirements (Deleted together with the associated page with reason: october 2023 version)
• 01:20, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs deleted page Armored Combat:Armor Requirements (october 2023 version)
• 01:20, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat notes:Equipment standards - Armor (Created page with "=Notes - Armor Requirements= == Body, Shoulder, and Groin Armor== ;Changes to groin protection - October 2023 :Added clarification wording “Testicles must be protected to a standard equivalent to that provided by an athletic cup…”. Removed requirement for rigid groin protection for women. Research by medical personnel has not found data to support the need for rigid groin protection for women, even for high contact sports or similar activities. Wording reflects inp...")
• 01:18, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs deleted page Armored Combat notes:Acknowledgement Of Blows (Deleted together with the associated page with reason: oct 2023 version)
• 01:18, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs deleted page Armored Combat:Acknowledgement Of Blows (oct 2023 version)
• 01:18, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat notes:Conventions - Acknowledgement of blows (Created page with "=Notes - Acknowledgement of Blows= ;Reminder of responsibility of blow calling - January 2020 :Blows from combat archery ammunition are still killing blows, even though they strike with less force than hand-held weapons, this does not transfer the responsibility of judging the effects of blows to the archer, as it is left to the honor of the combatant being struck by the weapon to judge the effects. ;Reminder that people may not notice combat archery ammunition from unde...")
• 00:58, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs deleted page Armored Combat:Use Of Weapons And Shields (Oct 2023 version)
• 00:57, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat notes:Conventions - Use of weapons and defensive equipment (Created page with "=Notes - Use of weapons and defensive equipment= ;Archers may now fire while carrying a pavise - January 2020 :Previously archers were prohibited from being able to fire while carrying a pavise.")
• 00:56, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs deleted page Armored Combat:Conventions Of Combat (Oct 2023 version)
• 00:53, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs deleted page Armored Combat notes:Rules Of The Lists (Deleted together with the associated page with reason: Oct 2023 version)
• 00:53, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs deleted page Armored Combat:Rules Of The Lists (Oct 2023 version)
• 00:52, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global notes:Rules of the Lists (Created page with "=Notes - Rules of the Lists= ;Updated in March 2021 :The Rules of the Lists were updated in Corpora in March 2021 to remove gendered language, clarify martial activities, and remove the right of the Sovereign to waive additional Kingdom standards. This may once have been appropriate, when there were only a small number of rules at the kingdom level – there are extensive rules now, so this authority was discontinued. The chain of command was also clarified and wording a...")
• 00:51, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat notes:Introduction to SCA martial activities (Created page with ";Reference to royal treaty removed - March 2018 :References to royal treaty were removed as it's a term nowhere defined in Society law or policy.")
• 00:49, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs deleted page Armored Combat:Combat Authorization Requirements (Oct 2023 version)
• 00:49, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs deleted page Armored Combat:Introduction (Oct 2023 version)
• 00:38, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs moved page Armored Combat:Glossary to Armored Combat:Glossary-old without leaving a redirect
• 00:32, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Handbook updates (Created page with "{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Handbook Updates}} ==Overview== These rules are designed to ensure updates and synchronization of Society and kingdom handbooks within reasonable timelines, minimize effort and duplication, and allow for local kingdom customization. ===Applicable policies=== #Changes to the Society Marshal's Handbooks must be approved by the Board of SCA Inc. as the handbooks are Society Officer Policies under Corpora. #As per Corpora, kingdoms are allowed to defin...")
• 00:27, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Handbook updates (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|32|Handbook updates}}</noinclude> {{Global:Handbook updates}}")
• 00:25, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Experimentation (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Experimentation}}</noinclude> ==General== #Experiments with new weapons, materials, and martial formats can be conducted to advance martial activities in the Society. Experiments that modify existing rules and standards can also be conducted. #These must be well documented and monitored, with quarterly updates. #Before any experiment can be used at Society events or practices, a test plan must be submitted to and approved by the Society Ma...")
• 00:23, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Experimentation (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|31|Experimentation}}</noinclude> {{Global:Experimentation}}")
• 00:19, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Reporting requirements (Created page with "{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Reporting requirements}} ==Injuries, incidents and adverse events== ===General=== #There are a range of issues that can occur at events or practices that must be reported. This includes: ##Injuries (examples include, but are not limited to: loss of consciousness, major bleed, injury to head, major joint or bone injury) ##An incident or injury which required a combatant to retire from the field, even briefly ##Anything involving calling emergency servi...")
• 00:17, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Reporting requirements (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|30|Reporting requirements}}</noinclude> {{Global:Reporting requirements}}")
• 00:16, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Inter-kingdom events (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Inter-kingdom events}}</noinclude> ==Before the war== #The general rules under which the war will be conducted, compromises between conflicting kingdoms' standards, and the scenario limits for any planned battles must be negotiated and agreed to in writing in advance by the authorized representatives of all belligerent groups involved. ##The differences between the attending kingdoms must be discussed, and compromises and clarity in the rul...")
• 00:15, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Interkingdom events (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|29|Inter-kingdom events}}</noinclude> {{Global:Inter-kingdom events}}")
• 00:13, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Marshaling on the field (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|28|Marshaling on the field}}</noinclude> ==Guidelines for marshaling on the field== The guidelines outlined in this section are not rigid requirements, but an attempt to help clarify and to provide examples of acceptable methods and procedures. ==Preparing to marshal combat activities== As marshal-in-charge, you are responsible for organizing the marshaling. This does not mean that you have to do it all yoursel...")
• 00:10, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Inspecting equipment (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|27|Inspecting equipment}}</noinclude> ==General information== #At each event, the marshal-in-charge must arrange for the inspection of all equipment to be used in combat (e.g., armor and weapons). This in no way relieves the individual combatants of their responsibility for following the equipment standards. #Ultimately, the fighter is responsible for the condition and safety of their armor and weapons at all ti...")
• 00:08, 26 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Authorization of marshals (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|26|Authorization of marshals}}</noinclude> ==General== #Kingdoms must publish clear procedures outlining authorizing of marshals, types and designated authorities of marshals (e.g. marshal-in-training, authorized marshal, authorizing marshal, etc.) #Only the Kingdom Earl Marshal, the Kingdom Deputy for Armored Combat (Rattan), or their designated deputies are allowed to conduct the authorization of an armored co...")
• 10:17, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of command (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of command}}</noinclude> ==Chain of command== #The basic chain of command ''(people responsible or accountable for actions and decisions)'' for the marshalate is : #*a warranted marshal #*the marshal-in-charge of the activity #*the marshal-in-charge of the discipline for the event ''(if position exists)'' #*the marshal-in-charge of the event - see Global:Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of...")
• 10:16, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of command (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|25|Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of command}}</noinclude> {{Global:Marshalate - Responsibilities and chain of command}}")
• 10:13, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Marshalate - Overview (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Marshalate - Overview}}</noinclude> ==General== #Marshals support martial activities through ensuring our participants' equipment meets any required safety or game play standards, that participants are following the rules of the activity, keeping an eye out for safety issues for participants and spectators, and managing the conduct of the activity so that everyone involved can have a good time. #There are two categories of marshals: #;Warra...")
• 10:12, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Marshalate - Overview (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|24|Marshalate - Overview}}</noinclude> {{Global:Marshalate - Overview}}")
• 10:10, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Managing misconduct (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|23|Managing misconduct}}</noinclude> {{Global:Managing misconduct}}")
• 10:08, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Injury procedures (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Injury procedures}}</noinclude> ==On the field== #If you, or someone near you on the field is injured or you think they might have been injured, call a hold to stop all activity in the area and then the marshal will determine the proper course of action. ##If it is practical, the activity can resume in other areas of the field, if the safety of the injured person and responders can be maintained. #The safety of Responders is a priority. The...")
• 10:07, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Injury procedures (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|22|Injury procedures}}</noinclude> {{Global:Injury procedures}}")
• 10:05, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Safety resources (Created page with "{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Safety resources}} ==Concussion recognition resources== A concussion is an injury to the brain that results in temporary loss of normal brain function. It is the most common form of mild traumatic brain injury, often sustained from a blow to the head after a fall or an accident or during contact sports. <P>You don't have to be knocked out or even be hit on the head directly to be concussed, and symptoms can take time to appear (next day, or even days...")
• 10:01, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Safety resources (Created page with "{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|21|Safety resources}} {{Global:Safety resources}}")
• 09:56, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Accessibility (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|20|Accessibility}}</noinclude> The SCA is committed to promoting inclusion and equity in our martial activities. Safe and approved variations to weapons, equipment, and conventions are allowed for enabling participation. <P>The following examples are only a partial list of approaches to meet this goal. Please reach out to your local branch, kingdom marshals, or their Society counterpart to explore additional o...")
• 09:48, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Authorization process example (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|19|Authorization process example}}</noinclude> In the absence of creating their own process, kingdoms will use the following: ==Authorization procedures== #These authorization procedures require: ##a candidate who has trained enough to be ready to authorize ##a marshal who is warranted to conduct authorizations for armored combat (rattan) in the kingdom ##an experienced authorized participant(s) to be the oppone...")
• 09:44, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Authorization (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Authorization}}</noinclude> ==General== #Many of our martial disciplines require you to officially demonstrate competence and the required level of safety before allowing you to participate in competitions or other activities outside of formal training. This process is called authorizing. You do not have to be good, but you do have to be safe - i.e. not be a danger to yourself or others. #Competence in one activity or discipline does not au...")
• 09:41, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Authorization (Created page with "{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|18|Authorization}} {{Global:Authorization}}")
• 09:39, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Designated areas (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|17|Designated areas}}</noinclude> == General == #The armored combat marshal-in-charge will designate the areas where martial activities are allowed to occur, in coordination with the event steward and event marshal-in-change. #Combat must only occur in an area that has been designated for combat. == List field == #The area should have access and space to support marshals. # The area should be clearly marked...")
• 09:36, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Missiles (Created page with "{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|16|Equipment standards - Missiles}} ==Combat archery ammunition== ===General=== #All ammunition must have the owner's name (not initials), branch, and kingdom displayed clearly on it in English characters. #You must not use any metal in the construction of any ammunition. #All ammunition has a maximum length of 28 inches (711 mm) from the back of the head/blunt, to where the string rests on the nock. #Your ammunition is a...")
• 09:33, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Ranged weapons (Created page with "{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|15|Equipment standards - Ranged weapons}} ==All missile weapons== #No missile weapons intended to simulate firearms, slings, slingstaffs, or atlatls are allowed. ==Bows and crossbows== ===General=== # During inspection, your bow or crossbow must have its poundage and draw physically measured with a ruler or other metered device and poundage scale. # Marshals must calibrate their bow scales regularly to be accurate at eithe...")
• 09:32, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Defensive equipment (Created page with "{{ChapterInfoNoTOC|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|14|Equipment standards - Defensive equipment}} ==Shields and pavises== # Your shield must be edged with leather, padding, or other covering or constructed so that it minimizes damage to rattan weapons or other fighters. # Sharp edges (eg. 90-degrees or more) must be rounded. # Bolts, wires, or other objects must not project more than 3/8 inch (9 mm) from any part of your shield without being padded. Rounded shield bo...")
• 09:21, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Handheld weapons (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|13|Equipment standards - Handheld weapons}}</noinclude> ==Definitions== ;Handheld weapons: Handheld weapons are those that are used for striking your opponent while you are holding the weapon. They are used in tournament and melee combat. :Handheld weapons fall into four categories: :#Single-handed swords :#Single-handed weapons with a head (mass weapons) :#Two-handed weapons (mass weapons) :#Spears ;Mass weapon...")
• 09:19, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor - Marshals (Created page with "==Protective gear for marshals== #If you are on the field, such as supervising combat, heralding etc, when combat archery or siege missiles are present on the field, you must wear eye protection which is sufficient to protect against the missiles in use. Examples include: ## Industrial or sports safety glasses or goggles meeting the ANSI Z87.1 standard or better, ## A fencing mask, ##A helm that meets the standards for armored combat.")
• 09:18, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor - Arm (Created page with "== Arm armor== #The point of your elbow and the bones at either side of your elbow joint must be covered by rigid material worn over at least 1/4 inch (6 mm) of closed-cell foam, or equivalent padding. #We strongly recommend that the entire medial side of your forearm (the ulna) is protected by rigid material. A partial or full vambrace, or equivalent, should suffice. We also recommend 1/4 inch (6 mm) of closed-cell foam, or equivalent padding under the rigid material, a...")