[Ponte Alto] FW: Proposed armor change (SCA wide)

[Lora Budzier]

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From: WHITEGRIFN at aol.com [mailto:WHITEGRIFN at aol.com]
Subject: Proposed armor change (SCA wide)


Greetings all,
As some of you may know, there has been some discussion recently among the
senior SCA marshallate about changing the SCA armor standards for
'non-contact participants'.  The Deputy Society Marshal for Combat Archery
has now asked the Kingdom DEM-CAs to present the proposed armor change to
the fighters and combat archers of their kingdom, and to solicit comments
from them.  In Atlantia, his rule change will primarily affect combat
archers and siege weapon crews, but it also applies to scouts and other
'non-contact participants'.

Note that this rule does not affect combat archers participating in Rapier
Combat.  Full Rapier Combat armor will continue to apply to them.

There will be 30 days for feedback, then the final draft will be made. If
you have any suggestions on a different or better wording or things that
should or could be changed, please let me know.

I apologize in advance for any multiple postings you may receive.  I am
trying to get the maximum distribution possible.  Feel free to forward this
to any unlisted individuals you think may be interested.  If you are the
moderator of an applicable list which is not in the addressees for this
posting, please forward this to your list.  Thank you


In Service to Atlantia,
Sir Tnek the Ainissestor
Deputy Earl Marshal for Combat Archery
(mka Kent Baldwin)
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Proposed Armor Rule Changes

All participants on the field shall meet the minimal Society standards for a
fully armoured, heavy weapons combatant (with one exception, as noted
below). (This would include combat archers, siege, scouts, banner bearers,
slingers, staff
slingers, axe throwers, etc.) It would not include marshals, water bearers
or chirurgeons.
These standards can be found in the marshal's handbook or online, on the
Society Marshal's website here:

http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/combat/armored/armor_standards.pdf

The only exception to this rule shall be those archers equipped with the
"Archer's Gauntlets''.  All missile combatants can wear two archer's
gauntlets. A full gauntlet is recommended for the bow hand, but not
required. The "Archer's Gauntlet'' shall be a minimum of a hockey glove with
the fingers cut off, so that the back of the hand and the wrist are
protected. Other gauntlets such as demi-gauntlets may be used in place of
the "Archer's Gauntlet'' described above, so long as they provide equivalent
or greater protection.

Participants will have a maximum of 18 months to upgrade their helms to 16
gauge or better, if they need to do so. That change will be effective (date
to be inserted here, once the ruling is made) (Note by Tnek: Atlantia
already requires 16 gauge helms for combat archers).

All participants will have a maximum of 6 months to upgrade any other armor
that they need to fit the Society standards. That change will be effective
(date to be inserted here, once the ruling is made).

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In effect this means that the minimum armor for all participants is:
1. A helm of 16 gauge (or better)
2. Neck Armor:
3. The kidney area,
4. Groin protection.
4. Hand and Wrist Armor: A minimum of 2 archers gauntlets for missile
combatants.
5. Rigid knee and elbow protection.
b. All individuals will wear sturdy footwear while engaged in combat
activities.

Please check the society standards for specifications on what is allowed
or not.

Tessa the Huntress
Deputy Society Earl Marshal for Combat Archery


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