In order to develop a youth rattan program for ages 16 & 17, new policies have been created.
Those in charge of writing this policy want to hear from participants, parents, marshals and anyone else interested,
An electronic discussion group has been started.
All are welcome to subscribe and comment.
Here are the current rules on Youth Rattan Combat Division: Age 16 – 17 Years
From the Kingdom Earl Marshal's website
http://marshal.aethelmearc.org/policy/youthheavy.html
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A. Minimum Required Armor
1. Armor standard will reflect current minimum adult conventions for the Kingdom of AEthelmearc
2. In all cases in which a youth engages an adult in armored the youth shall wear on the front of their helm
.....a square of tape or sticker blazoned with a capital “Y” of a size clearly visible from a distance designating them as a youth.
B. Weapon Standards
1. Weapons standard will reflect current minimum adult conventions for the Kingdom of AEthelmearc
C. Shield Standards
1. Shield standard will reflect current minimum adult conventions for the Kingdom of AEthelmearc
D. Blow Calibration
1. Blow Calibration will reflect current minimum adult conventions for the Kingdom of AEthelmearc
E. Youth Rattan Marshals
1. Marshal in Charge – a fully warranted youth combat marshal with a completed background check
.....must be present at the list when 16+ rattan training is in progress.
2. Transitional Marshal – a warranted adult rattan marshal approved by the Youth Martial Chancellor to work with the MIC and the Trainer.
3. Trainer – an authorized adult rattan fighter who has been approved in writing
.....by the Youth Martial Chancellor to work with the youths in the transitional 16+ program
a. The MIC, the Transitional Marshal, and the approved Trainer are expected to work as one body in the training of the 16+ combatants,
.....always keeping in mind the 2 deep rule. If there are not enough unrelated adults the activity cannot take place.
b. NOT EVERY AUTHORIZED FIGHTER IS ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE 16+ PROGRAM.
c. PARENTS MAY ALWAYS TRAIN THEIR OWN CHILDREN.
d. YOUTHS IN THE TRANSITIONAL RATTAN PROGRAM ...
.....WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ...
.....PARTICIPATE IN ADULT COMBAT, SINGLE OR MELEE.
F. Authorization Procedure
1. There are TWO authorization categories: single weapon and two-handed weapon.
.....Face thrusting is allowable in this division and as such will be included in regular training and authorization practices.
.....This standard of training is expected to reflect training in the adult list.
a. The marshal shall have the combatant strike him with a proper blow. The marshal shall explain if the blow force is correct.
.....If it is not the marshal shall attempt to correct it. The authorization will not continue until the marshal is satisfied with the blow force.
b. An authorization bout will be fought. Blows will be called verbally. The preferred opponent is someone in the youth rattan combat division.
.....If none are available then a properly armored youth marshal who is authorized in heavy adult rattan should be used.
c. To authorize the combatant must demonstrate the ability to deliver and recognize a proper blow.
.....They must demonstrate a reasonable attempt at defense.
.....They must react correctly to pressure.
.....They must exhibit safe and courteous behavior throughout the bout.
G. Educational Goals
1. To provide a safe environment in which members 16-17 years of age may practice with rattan weapons with marshal instruction and supervision.
2. To provide members 16-17 years of age with a transitional stage between youth (PVC) combat and adult (rattan) combat.
3. Continued development in the graces of chivalric combat, honorable conduct, and etiquette both on the field and off.
H. Return to Non-Rattan Division
1. Once a combatant has chosen to be trained in the transitional rattan division,
.....he/she may not return to the PVC divisions except in the following circumstance
a. The combatant after trying the rattan transitional division for no more that 4 weeks (assuming 1 practice per week)
.....has decided he/she is not yet prepared for the heavier combat may return to the youth program (PVC) until their next birth date or until age 18
b. The YMIC and TRAINER for the local transitional division (in conjunction with the PARENTS),
..... after no more that 4 weeks (assuming 1 practice per week) feels the combatant is not yet prepared for the heavier combat.
.....They may return the YOUTH to the Division 3 (PVC) program until their next birth date or until age 18.
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Comments, queries and suggestions may be sent to the Chancellor of the Youth Marshal Academy,
Mistress Jenna MacPherson, OP.
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