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	#The Crown's representative in all matters dealing with fencing combat is the Kingdom Earl Marshal, then the Kingdom Fencing Marshal, then, by delegation, members of the Kingdom fencing marshallate.		#The Crown's representative in all matters dealing with fencing combat is the Kingdom Earl Marshal, then the Kingdom Fencing Marshal, then, by delegation, members of the Kingdom fencing marshallate.
	#These rules may be subject to change to clarify requirements, reflect changes in Australian or New Zealand law, or to address other situations that might arise.		#These rules may be subject to change to clarify requirements, reflect changes in Australian or New Zealand law, or to address other situations that might arise.
	##The rules are hosted on the ~~Lochac Martial Rules Wiki~~ [https://sca.org.~~nz/wiki/index~~.~~php?title=Main_Page~~].		##The rules are hosted on the [https://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org Lochac Martial Rules Wiki at rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org].
	##Formal announcements about these rules will be made through the Lochac Fencers email list: [mailto:fencers@lochac.sca.org fencers@lochac.sca.org] and will also be posted on the Lochac Rapier Facebook page: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/358519257540934/ www.facebook.com/groups/358519257540934/].		##Formal announcements about these rules will be made through the Lochac Fencers email list: [mailto:fencers@lochac.sca.org fencers@lochac.sca.org] and will also be posted on the Lochac Rapier Facebook page: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/358519257540934/ www.facebook.com/groups/358519257540934/].
	##All fencers and marshals must make sure they keep up with these announcements.		##All fencers and marshals must make sure they keep up with these announcements.

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	#Authorisation cards issued to minors will have "MINOR" clearly printed across the face of the card.		#Authorisation cards issued to minors will have "MINOR" clearly printed across the face of the card.
	#Participants under 18 years of age cannot hold Fencing Marshal or Authorising Fencing Marshal authorisations.		#Participants under 18 years of age cannot hold Fencing Marshal or Authorising Fencing Marshal authorisations.
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	#Authorisation cards issued to minors will have "MINOR" clearly printed across the face of the card.		#Authorisation cards issued to minors will have "MINOR" clearly printed across the face of the card.
	#Participants under 18 years of age cannot hold Fencing Marshal or Authorising Fencing Marshal authorisations.		#Participants under 18 years of age cannot hold Fencing Marshal or Authorising Fencing Marshal authorisations.
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	<~~div class='rulesNumbering' style="counter-reset: page~~ 1">		<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Fencing Handbook\|1\|Introduction}}</noinclude>
	==About these rules==		==About these rules==
	#These are the rules for fencing combat in the Kingdom of Lochac. They incorporate the Society fencing combat rules that are relevant for Lochac, as well as the Rules of the Lists. These rules comply with the minimum standards of the [https://www.sca.org/resources/martial-activities/rapier-combat/ Society fencing rules], and may be more restrictive. Where Lochac's rules are less restrictive than Society rules, we have an approved variance from the Society Marshal.		#These are the rules for fencing combat in the Kingdom of Lochac. They incorporate the Society fencing combat rules that are relevant for Lochac, as well as the Rules of the Lists. These rules comply with the minimum standards of the [https://www.sca.org/resources/martial-activities/rapier-combat/ Society fencing rules], and may be more restrictive. Where Lochac's rules are less restrictive than Society rules, we have an approved variance from the Society Marshal.
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	#Authorisation cards issued to minors will have "MINOR" clearly printed across the face of the card.		#Authorisation cards issued to minors will have "MINOR" clearly printed across the face of the card.
	#Participants under 18 years of age cannot hold Fencing Marshal or Authorising Fencing Marshal authorisations.		#Participants under 18 years of age cannot hold Fencing Marshal or Authorising Fencing Marshal authorisations.

	~~[[Category:Fencing Handbook \| A]]~~

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	[[Category:Fencing Handbook \| A]]		[[Category:Fencing Handbook \| A]]
	~~[[Category:Fencing Handbook Logged \| A]]~~

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	~~{{DISPLAYTITLE:Introduction}}~~
	<div class='rulesNumbering' style="counter-reset: page 1">		<div class='rulesNumbering' style="counter-reset: page 1">
	==~~The~~ rules==		==About these rules==
	#These are the rules for fencing combat in the Kingdom of Lochac. They incorporate the Society fencing combat rules that are relevant for Lochac, as well as the Rules of the Lists. These rules comply with the minimum standards of the [https://www.sca.org/resources/martial-activities/rapier-combat/ Society fencing rules], and may be more restrictive. Where Lochac's rules are less restrictive than Society rules, we have an approved variance from the Society Marshal.		#These are the rules for fencing combat in the Kingdom of Lochac. They incorporate the Society fencing combat rules that are relevant for Lochac, as well as the Rules of the Lists. These rules comply with the minimum standards of the [https://www.sca.org/resources/martial-activities/rapier-combat/ Society fencing rules], and may be more restrictive. Where Lochac's rules are less restrictive than Society rules, we have an approved variance from the Society Marshal.
	#All fencing combatants and marshals in Lochac are responsible for knowing these rules.		#All fencing combatants and marshals in Lochac are responsible for knowing these rules.
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	#*health and safety policies		#*health and safety policies
	#*the Code of Conduct.		#*the Code of Conduct.
			#Authorised fencers from other kingdoms are welcome to take part in events held in Lochac. Guest fencers must follow all of Lochac's fencing rules, including standards for protective gear and weapons set out in these rules.

	==Rules of the Lists==		==Rules of the Lists==
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	#All combatants must be presented to, and be acceptable to, the Sovereign or their representative.		#All combatants must be presented to, and be acceptable to, the Sovereign or their representative.
	#All combatants shall adhere to the appropriate armour and weapons standards of the Society, and to any additional standards of the kingdom in which the event takes place.		#All combatants shall adhere to the appropriate armour and weapons standards of the Society, and to any additional standards of the kingdom in which the event takes place.
	#The Sovereign or the Marshallate may bar any weapon or ~~armor~~ from use upon the field of combat. Should a warranted marshal bar any weapon or ~~armor~~, an appeal may be via the established marshallate chain of command up to and including to the Sovereign to allow the weapon or ~~armor~~.		#The Sovereign or the Marshallate may bar any weapon or armour from use upon the field of combat. Should a warranted marshal bar any weapon or armour, an appeal may be via the established marshallate chain of command up to and including to the Sovereign to allow the weapon or armour.
	#Combatants shall behave in a knightly and chivalrous manner and shall fight according to the appropriate Society and Kingdom Conventions of Combat.		#Combatants shall behave in a knightly and chivalrous manner and shall fight according to the appropriate Society and Kingdom Conventions of Combat.
	#No one may be required to participate in martial activities. Any combatant may, without dishonour or penalty, reject any challenge without specifying a reason. A fight in a tournament lists is not to be considered a challenge, and therefore may not be declined or rejected without forfeiting the bout.		#No one may be required to participate in martial activities. Any combatant may, without dishonour or penalty, reject any challenge without specifying a reason. A fight in a tournament lists is not to be considered a challenge, and therefore may not be declined or rejected without forfeiting the bout.
	#Fighting with real weapons, whether fast or slow, is strictly forbidden at any Society event. This rule does not consider approved weaponry that meets the Society and kingdom standards for Society armoured combat or fencing, used in the context of mutual sport, to be real weaponry.		#Fighting with real weapons, whether fast or slow, is strictly forbidden at any Society event. This rule does not consider approved weaponry that meets the Society and kingdom standards for Society armoured combat or fencing, used in the context of mutual sport, to be real weaponry.
	#No projectile weapons shall be allowed, and no weapons shall be thrown, within the Lists of a tournament. The use of approved projectile weapons for melee, war, or Combat Archery shall conform to the appropriate Society and Kingdom Conventions of Combat.		#No projectile weapons shall be allowed, and no weapons shall be thrown, within the Lists of a tournament. The use of approved projectile weapons for melee, war, or Combat Archery shall conform to the appropriate Society and Kingdom Conventions of Combat.

	~~==General information==~~
	~~#The Crown's representative in all matters dealing with fencing combat is the Kingdom Earl Marshal, then the Kingdom Fencing Marshal, then, by delegation, members of the Kingdom fencing marshallate.~~
	~~#A rostered fencing marshal must be appointed as Marshal-in-Charge to supervise fencing combat at events or practices.~~
	~~#Each bout must be supervised by a rostered fencing marshal or an authorised fencing combatant.~~
	~~#Authorised fencers from other kingdoms are welcome to take part in events held in Lochac. Guest fencers must meet the Kingdom's standards for protective gear and weapons set out in these rules.~~

	==Application of the rules==		==Application of the rules==
	===General===		===General===
	#These rules are designed to promote safe fencing combat. No matter how clear or accurate, rules cannot replace common sense, good judgement, and concern for the participants.		#These rules are designed to promote safe fencing combat. No matter how clear or accurate, rules cannot replace common sense, good judgement, and concern for the participants. When in doubt, consider safety above all else.
			#The Crown's representative in all matters dealing with fencing combat is the Kingdom Earl Marshal, then the Kingdom Fencing Marshal, then, by delegation, members of the Kingdom fencing marshallate.
	#These rules may be subject to change to clarify requirements, reflect changes in Australian or New Zealand law, or to address other situations that might arise.		#These rules may be subject to change to clarify requirements, reflect changes in Australian or New Zealand law, or to address other situations that might arise.
	##Formal announcements about these rules will be made through the Lochac Fencers email list: [mailto:fencers@lochac.sca.org fencers@lochac.sca.org], and will also be posted on the Lochac Rapier Facebook page: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/358519257540934/ www.facebook.com/groups/358519257540934/].		##The rules are hosted on the Lochac Martial Rules Wiki [https://sca.org.nz/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page].
	##All fencers and marshals ~~should~~ make sure they keep up with these announcements.		##Formal announcements about these rules will be made through the Lochac Fencers email list: [mailto:fencers@lochac.sca.org fencers@lochac.sca.org] and will also be posted on the Lochac Rapier Facebook page: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/358519257540934/ www.facebook.com/groups/358519257540934/].
			##All fencers and marshals must make sure they keep up with these announcements.

	===Mundane laws===		===Mundane laws===
	====General====		====General====
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	#*observed fencing in the SCA		#*observed fencing in the SCA
	#*is aware of the risk of injury inherent in this martial art		#*is aware of the risk of injury inherent in this martial art
	#*and has signed a statement explicitly acknowledging this.		#*and has signed a statement explicitly acknowledging this by completing the relevant [https://marshal.lochac.sca.org/forms.html minor participation form.]
	~~#Combatants under the age of 18 are exempt from the Society rule requiring a marking to identify them as a minor.~~		#Authorisation cards issued to minors will have "MINOR" clearly printed across the face of the card.
			#Participants under 18 years of age cannot hold Fencing Marshal or Authorising Fencing Marshal authorisations.
	~~==Key changes to~~ the ~~rules==~~
	~~This section summarises the key changes in these rules. Material rule changes are listed by section in Chapter 11~~: ~~Change log.~~
	~~===Rules for fencers===~~
	~~#During practices, for weapons drills with an opponent, you must wear eye protection. For drills with the spear, you must wear full face protection~~.
	~~#If you have a Standard Fencing authorisation, you can undertake an authorisation test for Cut and Thrust Combat, or to use a spear~~. ~~There is no waiting period for these authorisations~~.
	~~#Rubber-headed spears are allowed for fencing combat in Lochac~~.
	~~#In melee combat:~~
	~~##You can use Cut and Thrust Combat, if all fencers are wearing Cut and Thrust equipment~~.
	#~~#You are allowed~~ to ~~run from one part~~ of the ~~field to another, but you must stop running when you are 5 metres from an engagement~~.
	#~~#You are allowed to use a spear to 'kill from behind'.~~
	~~#If you are grounded by a blow to the lower leg, you are allowed to kneel and move around on your knees.~~
	~~#A blow to the leg does not end a bout in Cut and Thrust combat.~~
	~~#If you are unable to use both hands, you can~~ hold ~~a spear with one hand.~~
	~~#You are allowed to use rubber band guns in single combat, as long as it is not part of a tournament~~.

	~~===Rules for marshals===~~
	~~#Authorising Fencing Marshals can authorise fencers for any category in which they hold a combat authorisation, and don't need a separate authorising authorisation for each category.~~
	~~#You do not have to be a rostered fencing marshal to serve as a Group Fencing Marshal.~~
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	[[Category:Fencing Handbook \| A]]		[[Category:Fencing Handbook \| A]]
			[[Category:Fencing Handbook Logged \| A]]

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Victoria

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	#This includes laws relating to the possession or use of prohibited or controlled weapons.		#This includes laws relating to the possession or use of prohibited or controlled weapons.
	====Victoria====		====Victoria====
	For anyone in the Australian state of Victoria, including transiting through the state:		#For anyone in the Australian state of Victoria, including transiting through the state, you must meet the exemption requirements of the Victorian Control of Weapons Act 1990 to be allowed to carry or use a sword in Victoria.
	~~#You~~ must meet the exemption requirements of the Victorian Control of Weapons Act 1990 to be allowed to carry or use a sword in Victoria. Information about these requirements and how to meet them is on the SCA Australia website at https://sca.org.au/victorian-weapons-legislation/.		#Information about these requirements and how to meet them is on the SCA Australia website at https://sca.org.au/victorian-weapons-legislation/.

	==Youth activities==		==Youth activities==

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	For anyone in the Australian state of Victoria, including transiting through the state:		For anyone in the Australian state of Victoria, including transiting through the state:
	#You must meet the exemption requirements of the Victorian Control of Weapons Act 1990 to be allowed to carry or use a sword in Victoria. Information about these requirements and how to meet them is on the SCA Australia website at https://sca.org.au/victorian-weapons-legislation/.		#You must meet the exemption requirements of the Victorian Control of Weapons Act 1990 to be allowed to carry or use a sword in Victoria. Information about these requirements and how to meet them is on the SCA Australia website at https://sca.org.au/victorian-weapons-legislation/.
	~~#You are not allowed to carry or use a rubber-band gun in Victoria.~~

	==Youth activities==		==Youth activities==

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	#You do not have to be a rostered fencing marshal to serve as a Group Fencing Marshal.		#You do not have to be a rostered fencing marshal to serve as a Group Fencing Marshal.
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-#These rules set fundamental standards for rapier (including Cut and Thrust, formerly known as Sidesword) combat in Lochac. All combatants and marshals are responsible for knowing these rules, as well as the [https://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/combat/rapier/ rapier rules of the Society] - https://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/combat/rapier
+==Rules of the Lists==
-##Lochac rapier rules are located at: https://lochac.sca.org/rapier/index.php/Rules
+The Rules of the Lists are Society-wide and apply to fencing combat. They are copied directly from [https://www.sca.org/resources/document-library/govdocs/ Corpora], with spelling adjusted for Lochac.
-#These rules are designed to promote safe rapier combat in the Kingdom.  However, no matter how clear or accurate, rules cannot replace common sense, good judgment, and concern for the participants. If a question arises when applying these standards, choose the answer that promotes the greatest degree of safety for all participants.
+#Each fighter, recognising the possibilities of physical injury to themselves in such combat, shall assume unto themselves all risk and liability for harm suffered by means of such combat. Other participants shall likewise recognise the risks involved in their presence on or near the field of combat, and shall assume unto themselves the liabilities thereof.
-#The intention of these rules is to set up a framework under which combatants from across the Kingdom can be confident that when they travel to another group the rules under which rapier combat will operate will be clear and consistent.
+#No person shall participate in martial activities requiring authorisation outside of formal training sessions unless and until they have been properly authorised under Society and Kingdom procedures.
-#This document is subject to change as clarifications are added, as mundane law develops or as situations arise. All participants are required to remain abreast of any changes so as to reduce potential confusion on the field.
+#All combatants must be presented to, and be acceptable to, the Sovereign or their representative.
-##Kingdom Rapier Marshal formal announcements will be made via Lochac Fencers email list: fencers@lochac.sca.org and will also be posted on the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/358519257540934 Lochac Rapier Facebook page]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/358519257540934/
+#All combatants shall adhere to the appropriate armour and weapons standards of the Society, and to any additional standards of the kingdom in which the event takes place.
-#Rapier combat is intended to re-create the rapier fighting styles of the pre-seventeenth (17th) centuries. It is not an arena for modern "Olympic-style" fencing, although training in that area is useful for safety and skill development. Participants are encouraged to study the fencing manuals of the period, and to develop fighting styles based on their study.
+#The Sovereign or the Marshallate may bar any weapon or armor from use upon the field of combat. Should a warranted marshal bar any weapon or armor, an appeal may be via the established marshallate chain of command up to and including to the Sovereign to allow the weapon or armor.
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-[[Category:Rapier Handbook|A]]
+[[Category:Draft Fencing Handbook | A]]