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==Authorisations==
#The Kingdom Earl Marshal specifically deputises their responsibility for the authorisation of minors in youth armoured combat to youth armoured combat authorising marshals.
#If you are a youth armoured combat authorising marshal:
##You must conduct the authorisation test and sign the proper paperwork to ensure that the authorisation can be registered.
##You must conduct the authorisation in a manner appropriate for the division.
#At least one other adult must witness the authorisation.
#A parent or legal guardian (not nominated caregiver) must be present for their child's authorisation.
#All youth armoured combatants must reauthorise when permanently changing divisions.
#Youth are expected to practice at the next division level before authorising.
#Youth combatants must demonstrate:
##their knowledge of the rules of youth armoured combat.
##that they can safely spar with other youths of all divisions including and below the one they are authorising for
##that they able to effectively block shots.
##They must be able to consistently throw shots at the appropriate level of calibration to legal target areas.
#If a previously authorised combatant fails to pass an authorisation for the next division, they can continue to participate in their previous division.

==Authorisation preparation==
#When you are running an authorisation, you must be fully prepared beforehand:
##Have the correct [https://marshal.lochac.sca.org/documents-and-forms/ authorisation form] ready.
##Make sure there is an authorised youth available and equipped, alternatively if one is not available, an authorised adult sparring partner may be used.
##Ensure the parent or guardian (not nominated caregiver) will be present.
##Prepare a fighting area, with clearly defined limits and a 2 m exclusion zone beyond them.
##Have a marshal's pole.
##Having a selection of weapons and shields can be helpful.
##Have access to a copy of the rules.

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