ANST - Boffer Information for all.

[Gail P. Taylor]

I read with interest the youth boffer information listed below.  I'm now
wondering what happens with the 16 and 17 year olds...
When this was written, were they able to switch to "real" heavy weapons combat?
Because they aren't  mentioned here...

Isobel

Trish McCurdy wrote:

> Greetings to the List!
>
> Here is a copy of what Duke Deaton originally wrote and submitted to the
> BOD regarding boffers.  I sent a copy to Sir Kief in January and I
> thought I would post this to the list to spark some ideas on how to make
> boffers special to Ansteorra!
>
> These are the originals that most Kingdom's have used as a base to
> create their own.  Have fun!
>
> Baron Duncan & Duchess Larissa
>
> 22 May 1995
>
> Unto the Populace of the Kingdom of Atenveldt and the Knowne World from
> his
> Grace, Duke Deaton Claymore and his son, Lord Morgan of the Oaks,
>
> After two years of active participation in the organization of S.C.A.
> youth
> combat, it has come to our notice that further definitions and standards
> must be
> added to the current youth combat requirements. Based on this
> observation, we
> have instituted division and expansion of organized youth combat. These
> pages
> contain the new divisions and requirements to ensure the safety,
> education and
> continued enjoyment of our children, our future chivalry.
>
> In Service to the Dream, Your servants,
>
> Duke Sir Deaton Claymore
>
> Lord Morgan of the Oaks
>
> ALL Age Divisions
>
> These rules apply to to all youth divisions. ages 6-15.
>
> Rule " 1
>  All fighters must accept any blow that is dealt if it is a fair, clean
> and
> purposely-delivered shot.
> Rule #2
>  No fighter will give or accept blows below the knee or wrist.
> Rule #3
> A blow to the body shoulder, or head is accepted as a "killing" blow.
>
> Any blow to the arm or leg results in the loss of that limb. If two
> blows are
> delivered to the arm! it will be considered a body blow. If two blows
> are
> delivered to the leg, the fighter must remain in a seated position.
> Rule "4
> There must be an authorized SCA marshal and a youth marshall present on
> the
> field while combat is in progress. Youth rnarshalls must be authorized
> by a
> current Earl Marshal or Society marshal! and/or a warranted buffer
> marshal!. If
> no warranted marshal! is present, combat is not permitted
> Rule #5
> All weapons on the field must be checked by an authorized boffer
> marshall Armor
> will be inspected while being worn by the combatant. During melee
> combat,
> authorized weapons must be visibly tagged prior to combat.
> Rule #6
>  Marshalls are responsible for combat security. This includes, but is
> not
> limited to checking weapons, observing combat, warner., a fighter of
> inappropriate or dangerous actions, and by disallowing dangerous weapons
> Rule #7
>  In case a fighter refuses to accept the judgment of a youth marshall
> the youth
> marshall shall be charged with calling hold or. the field until the
> situation is
> resolved by an adult marshal! if necessary. Decisions can result in
> removing a
> fighter from the field. '
> Rule #8
>  During melee combat there will be no blows counted from behind. Any
> inadvertent
> blows shall not be counted. Any repeated offense will result in the
> removal of
> the combatant.
> Rule #9
>  Before combat begins a parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver for
> full
> contact competition.  Such a waiver must be presented to the minister of
> the
> lists.  If the parent authorizes another adult as guardian for the
> combat, the
> parent must submit a Minors Medical Authorization  form to be witnessed
> by the
> minister of the lists, naming that individual for the event.  The parent
> or
> authorized guardian must remain present throughout the duration of the
> child
> competition.
>
> Parents marshalls, well meaning friends : Please do not ask the List
> Minister to
> break Kingdom Regulations by violating this rule.
> Rule #10
>  Prior to melee combat, all combatants must be inspected, must be
> authorized for
> use of a particular weapon, and shall meet all safety and armor
> requirements
> pertaining to the appropriate youth division.
>
> BOFFER YOUTH DIVISION DESCRIPTION: Age 6 through 9 years
>
> Required protective armor:
> * Marshallate approved-helmet (minimum leather or plastic) with
> chinstrap and
> face and neck  protection. Full coif is recommended
> * Hand and feet protection are required
> * Minimum groin protection for all fighters sport cup, padded skirt, or
> umpire
> pads.
> * For females: As a girl matures, she must also have adequate breast
> protection,
> e.g. quilted material tunic or umpire pads.
> * Full tunic and full length pants or sweats required.
>
> Weapons Construction:
> * All weapons will be made of non-reinforced foam rubber.
> * No thrusting weapons will be accepted.
> * Weapons may be covered with single layer, loosely wrapped, duct tape
> to.
> support.
>
> Accepted armor convention:
> * All fighters are presumed to be wearing only a loincloth. Beginning
> fighters
> need to work on coordination and motions only. Power and strength are
> matters of
> development and will be addressed in later divisions.
> *
> Blow description:
> * Touch only. Any blow that touches the opponent's body area will be
> accepted.
> Exclusion: lower arm and legs. No fighter will give or accept blows
> below knee
> or wrists. In addition, o blow need be accepted from the elbow wrist.
> .
> Education and Instruction should include:
> * Introduction into the graces of formal combat and field etiquette
> * Familiarization with field heraldry format
> * Introduction to chivalric behavior
> * Encouragement of good sportsmanship
> * Explanation and practice in use, function, and techniques of Boffer
> Youth
> Weapons
>
> LIGHT WEAPONS YOUTH DIVISlON DESCRIPTION:  Age 10 Through 12 years
>
> Required protective armor:
> * Marshallate-approved helmet (minimum converted sports helmet) with
> chinstrap
> * Face protection (minimum hockey mask and/Or grill) must be constructed
> to
> prevent access to the face or throat from underneath the faceplate.
> * Neck protection, full coif, is required.
> * Protection is required for elbows, knees, feet and hands.
> * Minimum groin protection for all fighters sport cup, padded skirt, or
> umpire
> pads.
> * For females: As a girl matures, she must also have adequate breast
> protection,
> e.g. quilted material tunic or umpire pads.
> * Full tunic and full length pants or sweats required.
> * Sternum protection is to be added if single-handed thrusting weapons
> are to be
> used.
>
> Weapons Construction:
> * All swords/ non-thrusting type/ must consist of:
> a. 1/2 inch l.D. PVC minimum.
> b. two layers of glass strapping tape.
> c. 1/2 inch foam extending 1 and 1/2 inch past tip of PVC
> d. Minimum one layer duct tape wrapped loosely.
> e. Quillions or basket hilt of same construction.
> * All shielding devices:
> a. MAY NOT BE USED AS OFENSIVE WEAPONS.
> b. Materials: wood, plastic, or aluminum.
> c. All edges must be covered by tubing, leather, or foam.
> d. Shape should be recognized as SCA shield.
> e. Shields shall not exceed documentable size (in proportion to user)
> both
> historically and
> within SCA standards.
> * All swords/ thrusting type/ must consist of:
> a. Leather or rubber, covering 6 inches of thrusting end of PVC
> b. Foam and tape to be a minimum 2 and 1/2 inches in diameter and extend
> 3
> inches past PVC
> * Specialty weapons to be used one-handed, such as madu, may be used if
> properly
> researched and fall within the parameters stated above for
> single-handed,
> thrusting weapons.
> * All thrusting weapons must be disassembled and inspected for
> structural damage
> once a year.
>
> Accepted armor convention:
> * All fighters are presumed to be wearing a quilted calf and tunic only.
> Blow description:
> *   Solid contact, no force required. Any blow that firmfy connects will
> be
> accepted. Use of force is to be discouraged.
> Education and Instruction should include:
> * Introduction to assisting list master/mistress, herald, marshal!, or
> autocrat.
> * Introduction to gaming, to weapons and armor construction.
> * Refinement of techniques in defense, accuracy, and speed.
> * Continued encouragement in good sportsmanship and chivalric behavior
> on and
> off the combat field.
>
> MULTIPLE WEAPONS YOUTH DIVISION DESCRIPITION:  Age 13 through 15
>
> Required protective armor:
>
> * Helmet (minimum converted sports helmet) with secured heavy chinstrap
> and
> attached gorges.
> * Gorget must be constructed to prevent access to the face or throat
> from
> underneath the faceplate.
> * Full face protection with reinforced grill (maximum of 1/2 inch
> spacing to
> prevent 1/2 inch l.D. tubing from accidentally penetrating faceplate.)
> Plastic
> facial protection will no longer be sufficient.
> * Neck protection must extend in the rear to at least mid-shoulder
> blade. Full
> coif required.
> * Minimum groin protection for all fighters: sport cup required for
> males and
> rigid pubic arch protection required for females.
> * For females: As a gir! matures, she must also have adequate breast
> protection,
> e.g. quilted material tunic or umpire pads.
> * Full rigid frontal thrusting and lateral protection required, e.g.
> heavy
> leather, scaled leather, or metal or Kydex plate armor;
> * Full tunic and full length pants- or sweats required.
> * Minimum leather kidney and lower back protection required.
> * Elbows and knees require light leather covered basketball pads
> minimum.
> * Hand protection must include heavy gloves or gauntlets with belled or
> padded
> wrist protection.
> * Boots with toe and ankle protection required.
>
> Weapons construction:
> * Sword and shield construction must meet Light Weapons Youth
> requirements.
> * Two-handed thrusting weapons, e.g. spears, axes, graves, etc. will be
> used in
> this youth division only.
> * All two-handed, thrusting type weapons must consist of:
> a.  Leather or rubber, covering 12 inches of thrusting end of PVC with a
> secured
> capped, tipped, or balled end.
> b. foam and tape to be a minimum 2 and 1/2 inches in diameter and
> extent; 3
> inches past PVC. Striking tip shall also include one half split tennis
> ball end.
> or equivalent over foam on end.
> * Thrusting weapons require inspection for wear and cracks immediately
> before
> each use.
>
> Accepted armor convention:
> * All fighters are presumed to be wearing mid-thigh leather gambison and
> leather
> skullcap.
>
> Blow Description:
> * Solid, non-glancing contact. Any blow that makes solid edge or point
> contact,
> will be accepted. Use of force is still not to be encouraged. Any
> fighter using
> force sufficient to bruise or injure an opponent should recalibrate
> blows.
>
> Education and instruction should include:
> * Encouragement to participate in dance, theater, and arts.
> * Continued development in all SCA activities: arts, courtly graces,
> games,
> offices, courtesy, chivalry, arms and armor.
> * Introduction to unit/melee combtat.
> * Continued encouragement in good sportsmanship and chivalric behavior
> on and
> off the combat field.
>
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