Youth Martial:General Requirements And Restrictions For Youth Marshals
Youth Marshals - General Requirements and Restrictions for Youth Marshals
Two-Deep Policy
All SCA Youth Combat activities including practices, events, demos, and wars must be under the continuous supervision of at least one background checked adult marshal, warranted in the relevant discipline, and at least one additional unrelated adult (two-deep policy).
Background Checks
Youth Combat Marshals must have a valid SCA background check to keep their warrant active. Marshals whose membership or background check expire will have their warrants suspended until such time as they are current.
- Additional background checks may be required by the state, territory, or province, where the event is held. Contact the appropriate kingdom seneschal to insure you are in compliance with local laws.
- These rules only apply to groups operating within the USA and Canada. If your group is outside of those two countries, please see your affiliate agreement and governing documents to ensure you follow procedures approved for your jurisdiction, if any.
For more information
For more information about background checks and the two-deep policy, refer to the SCA Seneschal's Handbook and the policies of your kingdom.
Marshal-in-Charge (MiC) Responsibilities
- A Youth Combat Marshal may not be the marshal-in-charge (MiC) of an event unless warranted or rostered by the Earl Marshal, or the relevant Deputy Earl Marshal, as an officer of the kingdom.
- The MiC at any official event, including practices, is responsible for ensuring that all waiver and background check policies are complied with.
- The MiC is responsible for preparing (or having prepared) all required reports and forms. The MIC should ensure that there are enough marshals and constables to control the activity.
- Check that the field can be safely fought upon and an appropriate buffer zone is provided between the list or battlefield and spectators as necessary.
Marshal Responsibilities
- Prior to any combat (practice, tournament, or melee) all equipment must be inspected and shall meet all safety and armor requirements pertaining to the appropriate division.
- Marshals shall monitor activities and behavior on the field and immediately stop all potentially hazardous or un-chivalrous activities.
- Marshals on the field are expected to take an active role in safety, sportsmanship and assistance in calibration. Youth Marshals have a greater responsibility to intervene than their counterparts in adult martial activities. The younger the combatants, the more active the marshaling becomes.
- Marshals shall remove from the field any combatant who refuses to obey the commands of the marshals or other officials.