AEthelmearc Youth Combat
Proposed Youth Rattan Program

Currently in AEthelmearc, nobody under the age of 18 is allowed to participate in rattan combat or training at any SCA sponsored function. This restriction forbids rattan pratice or fighting by minors at any SCA event, including informal group sponsored gatherings and practices, even with direct parental supervision. In order to develop a youth rattan program for ages 16 & 17, new policies will have to be 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. A series of meetings has also been scheduled. The first roundtable meetng to discuss changes to the youth combat policies, in particular those policies being created to allow youth rattan (also known as Division 4) was held at the Gold Chain event in Stormsport (Erie, PA) on November 8, 2008. Nov 8th meeting An outline of the proposed changes and topics to be addressed * * * Notes and conclusions * * * The current AEthelmearc Youth Combat Rules are located here You will also find the changes proposed by the Earl Marshal online at http://marshal.aethelmearc.org:80/policies/proposed_youth_changes_January.htm Comments, queries and suggestions may also be sent to the Chancellor of the Youth Marshal Academy, THLady Jenna MacPherson.