Post by elena on Oct 27, 2011 8:31:27 GMT -8
This showed up in my archery lists:
Below are changes to the Society Marshal Handbook and the Society Seige Handbook which are effective immediatly.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Sir Matheus Bane
An Tir Earl Marshal
Change page 10
OLD VERSION OF RULE:
VI. ARMOR REQUIREMENTS
A. All participants on the field during adult armored combat shall meet the Society minimum armor standards for a fully armored combatant. This includes, but is not limited to, combat archers, siege engineers and other combatants. It does not include marshals, water-bearers, or chirurgeons. Special attention should be paid to appearance and the atmosphere of a medieval
event should be maintained.
NEW VERSION OF RULE:
VI. ARMOR REQUIREMENTS
A. All participants on the field during adult armored combat shall meet the Society minimum armor standards for
a fully armored combatant. This includes, but is not limited to, combat archers, siege engineers and other combatants.
It does not include marshals, water-bearers, or chirurgeons. All authorized combatants and warranted Marshals shall disguise, cover, or remove modern corporate logos and sport gear unless necessary for medical reasons. Special attention should be paid to appearance and the atmosphere of a
medieval event should be maintained.
CHANGE ON PAGE 12: V ARMOR REQUIREMENTS, Section F, #4
OLD VERSION OF RULE
4.A shield with a shield basket or equivalent. A shield alone is NOT sufficient, since it covers the back of the hand, but not the fingers, thumb, or wrist.
NEW VERSION OF RULE
4. A shield with a shield basket or equivalent. A shield alone is NOT sufficient, since it covers the back of the hand, but not the fingers, thumb, or wrist. A shield alone may be an equivalent to full hand protection if no part of the gloved hand or wrist is within 4 inches (10.2cm) of the edge of the shield while the shield is in use.
ADD TO PAGE 13: VII WEAPONS STANDARDS, A: GENERAL
14. No “punch daggers†or thrusting weapons that have the blade or tip more perpendicular than parallel to the grip.
15. No shovel type handles on any thrusting weapon.
ADD TO PAGE 13: VII WEAPONS STANDARDS, A: GENERAL
15. Weapons under 48†( 1.22 m) or greater than 7’ 6†( 2.29 m ) in length shall not have a butt spike or a thrusting tip at both ends.
Change on page 14: VII WEAPONS STANDARDS, C: Two-Handed Weapons, #3:
OLD VERSION OF RULE:
If the weapon has a head, it shall not be constructed of solely rigid materials. The head shall be firmly and securely attached to the haft. The head shall allow at least 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) of progressive give between the striking surface and the weapon haft. Laminated or split rattan construction techniques do not require 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) of progressive give, so long as their construction imparts striking characteristics similar to an unpadded weapon constructed of a single piece of rattan.
NEW VERSION OF RULE:
5. If the weapon has a head, it shall not be constructed of solely rigid materials. The head shall be firmly and securely attached to the haft. The head shall allow at least 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) of progressive give between the striking surface and the weapon haft. Semi-rigid ultra-lightweight shaped foam heads and laminated or split rattan construction techniques do not require 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) of progressive give, so long as their construction imparts striking characteristics similar to an unpadded weapon constructed of a single piece of rattan.
Addition to page 20: XII COMBAT INJURY PROCEDURES
Add:
B. All injuries that require hospitalization or similar care, a period of unconsciousness, or may require future medical care need to be reported to your KEM within 24 hours of the incident. Include all available details in the report.
Change page 8 in Siege Engine Handbook. III Siege Ammunition, B
OLD VERSION OF RULE:
B. Siege Class Munitions (1-pound foam-filled rocks, 4-tennis-ball rocks, and 48-inch ballista bolts) must be colored with yellow tape in the following manners to denote them as Siege Class Munitions. Rocks, both 1-pound foam and 4-tennis-ball, must have at least 50% of their surfaces covered with yellow tape. Ballista bolts made with Siloflex that is not yellow in color must have their shafts and striking surfaces covered completely with yellow tape. These munitions may not be fired from small arms or thrown by hand.
NEW VERSION OF RULE:
B. Siege Class Munitions (1-pound foam-filled rocks, 4-tennis-ball rocks, and 48-inch ballista bolts) must be colored with yellow tape in the following manners to denote them as Siege Class Munitions. Rocks, both 1-pound foam and 4-tennis-ball, must have at least 50% of their surfaces covered with yellow tape. Ballista bolts made with Siloflex that is not yellow in color must have the entire first 12†( 30 cm) and the last 12†( 30 cm) of their shafts and striking surfaces covered completely with yellow tape. These munitions may not be fired from small arms or thrown by hand.
Change page 9 in Siege Engine Handbook. III Siege Ammunition, E, #2:
OLD VERSION OF RULE:
2. Spliced golf tube javelins. Splices must be secured with cord and/or filament tape. Striking tips may be either a single tennis ball, tied on and taped with filament and duct tape, or a thrusting tip with a minimum of 3 inches of foam between the striking surface and the end of the javelin and a minimum diameter of 2. inches. It must have at least 1 inch of progressive give and cannot bottom on the tube. Additionally, the end of the tube must be capped with a minimum of 1/8-inch heavy leather or a 35mm film container securely held in place with filament tape. The tubes may be reinforced with medium-density foam, such as pipe insulation, in order to prevent crush damage. Film canisters, PVC rings (no more than 2 inches long), and similar non-brittle, nonmetallic, lightweight reinforcements (securely attached) may be used at the butt end of the javelin. Non-rigid fletching may be used. Javelins will be at least 48 inches and clearly marked with yellow tape for the length of the shaft.
NEW VERSION OF RULE
2. Spliced golf tube javelins. Splices must be secured with cord and/or filament tape. Striking tips may be either a single tennis ball, tied on and taped with filament and duct tape, or a thrusting tip with a minimum of 3 inches (76mm) of foam between the striking surface and the end of the javelin and a minimum diameter of 2 inches (50mm).
It must have at least 1 inch of progressive give and cannot bottom on the tube. Additionally, the end of the tube must be capped with a minimum of 1/8-inch (3mm) heavy leather or a 35mm film container securely held in place with filament tape.
The tubes may be reinforced with medium-density foam, such as pipe insulation, in order to prevent crush damage. Film canisters, PVC rings (no more than 2 inches (50mm) long), and similar non-brittle, nonmetallic, lightweight reinforcements (securely attached) may be used at the butt end of the javelin.
Non-rigid fletching may be used. Javelins will be at least 48 inches (1.22 m) in length and clearly marked with yellow tape as described in section B.for the length of the shaft.
Below are changes to the Society Marshal Handbook and the Society Seige Handbook which are effective immediatly.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Sir Matheus Bane
An Tir Earl Marshal
Change page 10
OLD VERSION OF RULE:
VI. ARMOR REQUIREMENTS
A. All participants on the field during adult armored combat shall meet the Society minimum armor standards for a fully armored combatant. This includes, but is not limited to, combat archers, siege engineers and other combatants. It does not include marshals, water-bearers, or chirurgeons. Special attention should be paid to appearance and the atmosphere of a medieval
event should be maintained.
NEW VERSION OF RULE:
VI. ARMOR REQUIREMENTS
A. All participants on the field during adult armored combat shall meet the Society minimum armor standards for
a fully armored combatant. This includes, but is not limited to, combat archers, siege engineers and other combatants.
It does not include marshals, water-bearers, or chirurgeons. All authorized combatants and warranted Marshals shall disguise, cover, or remove modern corporate logos and sport gear unless necessary for medical reasons. Special attention should be paid to appearance and the atmosphere of a
medieval event should be maintained.
CHANGE ON PAGE 12: V ARMOR REQUIREMENTS, Section F, #4
OLD VERSION OF RULE
4.A shield with a shield basket or equivalent. A shield alone is NOT sufficient, since it covers the back of the hand, but not the fingers, thumb, or wrist.
NEW VERSION OF RULE
4. A shield with a shield basket or equivalent. A shield alone is NOT sufficient, since it covers the back of the hand, but not the fingers, thumb, or wrist. A shield alone may be an equivalent to full hand protection if no part of the gloved hand or wrist is within 4 inches (10.2cm) of the edge of the shield while the shield is in use.
ADD TO PAGE 13: VII WEAPONS STANDARDS, A: GENERAL
14. No “punch daggers†or thrusting weapons that have the blade or tip more perpendicular than parallel to the grip.
15. No shovel type handles on any thrusting weapon.
ADD TO PAGE 13: VII WEAPONS STANDARDS, A: GENERAL
15. Weapons under 48†( 1.22 m) or greater than 7’ 6†( 2.29 m ) in length shall not have a butt spike or a thrusting tip at both ends.
Change on page 14: VII WEAPONS STANDARDS, C: Two-Handed Weapons, #3:
OLD VERSION OF RULE:
If the weapon has a head, it shall not be constructed of solely rigid materials. The head shall be firmly and securely attached to the haft. The head shall allow at least 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) of progressive give between the striking surface and the weapon haft. Laminated or split rattan construction techniques do not require 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) of progressive give, so long as their construction imparts striking characteristics similar to an unpadded weapon constructed of a single piece of rattan.
NEW VERSION OF RULE:
5. If the weapon has a head, it shall not be constructed of solely rigid materials. The head shall be firmly and securely attached to the haft. The head shall allow at least 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) of progressive give between the striking surface and the weapon haft. Semi-rigid ultra-lightweight shaped foam heads and laminated or split rattan construction techniques do not require 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) of progressive give, so long as their construction imparts striking characteristics similar to an unpadded weapon constructed of a single piece of rattan.
Addition to page 20: XII COMBAT INJURY PROCEDURES
Add:
B. All injuries that require hospitalization or similar care, a period of unconsciousness, or may require future medical care need to be reported to your KEM within 24 hours of the incident. Include all available details in the report.
Change page 8 in Siege Engine Handbook. III Siege Ammunition, B
OLD VERSION OF RULE:
B. Siege Class Munitions (1-pound foam-filled rocks, 4-tennis-ball rocks, and 48-inch ballista bolts) must be colored with yellow tape in the following manners to denote them as Siege Class Munitions. Rocks, both 1-pound foam and 4-tennis-ball, must have at least 50% of their surfaces covered with yellow tape. Ballista bolts made with Siloflex that is not yellow in color must have their shafts and striking surfaces covered completely with yellow tape. These munitions may not be fired from small arms or thrown by hand.
NEW VERSION OF RULE:
B. Siege Class Munitions (1-pound foam-filled rocks, 4-tennis-ball rocks, and 48-inch ballista bolts) must be colored with yellow tape in the following manners to denote them as Siege Class Munitions. Rocks, both 1-pound foam and 4-tennis-ball, must have at least 50% of their surfaces covered with yellow tape. Ballista bolts made with Siloflex that is not yellow in color must have the entire first 12†( 30 cm) and the last 12†( 30 cm) of their shafts and striking surfaces covered completely with yellow tape. These munitions may not be fired from small arms or thrown by hand.
Change page 9 in Siege Engine Handbook. III Siege Ammunition, E, #2:
OLD VERSION OF RULE:
2. Spliced golf tube javelins. Splices must be secured with cord and/or filament tape. Striking tips may be either a single tennis ball, tied on and taped with filament and duct tape, or a thrusting tip with a minimum of 3 inches of foam between the striking surface and the end of the javelin and a minimum diameter of 2. inches. It must have at least 1 inch of progressive give and cannot bottom on the tube. Additionally, the end of the tube must be capped with a minimum of 1/8-inch heavy leather or a 35mm film container securely held in place with filament tape. The tubes may be reinforced with medium-density foam, such as pipe insulation, in order to prevent crush damage. Film canisters, PVC rings (no more than 2 inches long), and similar non-brittle, nonmetallic, lightweight reinforcements (securely attached) may be used at the butt end of the javelin. Non-rigid fletching may be used. Javelins will be at least 48 inches and clearly marked with yellow tape for the length of the shaft.
NEW VERSION OF RULE
2. Spliced golf tube javelins. Splices must be secured with cord and/or filament tape. Striking tips may be either a single tennis ball, tied on and taped with filament and duct tape, or a thrusting tip with a minimum of 3 inches (76mm) of foam between the striking surface and the end of the javelin and a minimum diameter of 2 inches (50mm).
It must have at least 1 inch of progressive give and cannot bottom on the tube. Additionally, the end of the tube must be capped with a minimum of 1/8-inch (3mm) heavy leather or a 35mm film container securely held in place with filament tape.
The tubes may be reinforced with medium-density foam, such as pipe insulation, in order to prevent crush damage. Film canisters, PVC rings (no more than 2 inches (50mm) long), and similar non-brittle, nonmetallic, lightweight reinforcements (securely attached) may be used at the butt end of the javelin.
Non-rigid fletching may be used. Javelins will be at least 48 inches (1.22 m) in length and clearly marked with yellow tape as described in section B.for the length of the shaft.
