Armored Combat:Change log - 23 June 2026
V2026.0 - Approved by the Board of Directors 23 June 2026 and effective Sept 22 2026
Changes in Chapter 1: Introduction to SCA martial activities (global)
- 1.1 Overview
- Was
- Target archery - Competitions of various targets and scenarios, including clout shoots, moving targets and more. Mounted archery is included in equestrian activities.
- Now
- Target archery - Competitions of various targets and scenarios, including clout shoots, moving targets and more. Includes handbows, crossbows, and atlatls. Mounted archery is included in equestrian activities.
- Functional change
- None
- Reason for change
- Clarified that atlatls are under the Target Archery Handbook, rather than the Thrown Weapons Handbook.
- 1.1 Overview
- Was
- Thrown weapons - knives, axes, spears, javelins, slings, and plumbata are used in competitions of various targets and scenarios. They are also used in equestrian activities. Safe versions and simulators are also used in armored combat (rattan) and rapier.
- Now
- Thrown weapons - knives, axes, spears, slings, and plumbatae are used in competitions of various targets and scenarios. Several of these are also used in equestrian. Safe versions and simulators are also used in armored combat (rattan) and rapier.
- Functional change
- None
- Reason for change
- Spears is the term used in the Thrown Weapons Handbook. Corrected plural of plumbata. Not all of the thrown weapons are used in equestrian.
- 1.2.1.1 Handbooks - General
- Was
- Each martial activity has a set of rules which must comply with the Society Marshal's Handbooks and the SCA Governing Documents (relevant to and operating under local state and country laws).
- Now
- Each martial activity must follow the Rules of the List, the relevant Society Marshal's Handbook, the SCA Governing Documents (relevant to and operating under local and country laws), and additional rules established by the kingdoms.
- Functional change
- Specifically lists the major rules and documents that a participant must follow, instead of only identifying that rules exist.
- Reason for change
- Clearly identifies all the major rules and documents that a participant must follow, rather than implying it.