[Ansteorra] Youth Combat Sword Confusion

[Sweet, Debby]

I'm greatly confused by these contrary things I found while trying to get information for my boys to start up in the Youth Combat Boffer Division.

I have the Ansteorra Complete Participant's Handbook - Jan 2008 Revision.

I also found the http://youth-combat.ansteorra.org site.

On making swords for the youngest division (age 6-9):
 1) the ACPH says 1/2 inch PVC or rattan. Do not cap the striking end of the PVC.
2) The Youth Combat website says to use non-reinforced foam rubber or a single golf tube.

On making swords for the next age up (ages 10-12 -my oldest will get there soon enough):

1)      The ACPH says (again) to use 1/2 inch PVC or rattan (with possibly some other equivalents). Again do not cap the striking end.

2)      The Youth Combat website says to use either PVC or two golf tubes nested. Cap *both* ends of the PVC.

I have not searched for any other discrepancies as these were enough for me.

Which are the correct rules??

Estrill
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