[SCA-AE] Society Rule Changes

[Sir Tristen Sexwulf]

There has been much confusion and concern about the up and coming  
rules changes.
The SEM has decided to table the following changes until 4th Quarter  
(December 15th)

So let me be clear on this,
THESE CHANGES WILL NOT BE FINAL UNTIL DECEMBER 15th.

The proposed changes are:
- Rattan Spears: Total weapon length shall not exceed 12 feet (3.658  
m) and rattan spears shall not be less than 5 feet (1.8288 m).
- Fiberglass Spears: Total spear length shall not exceed 12 feet  
(3.658 m) and shall not be less than 5 feet (1.8288 m).
- No mass weapon shall exceed 6' in length.
- No Single-Handed weapon may have a butt/pommel spike or a cutting  
and/or smashing surface at both ends.
- No Two-Handed Weapon may have a cutting and/or smashing surface at  
both ends. Only polearms and Greatswords may have butt/pommel spikes.
- Definition of Mass weapons will be: maces, some axe designs, war  
hammers, or other weapons designed primarily to crush or punch holes  
(on account of the weight or design of the real weapons), rather than  
primarily to cut (on account of sharp edges on the real weapon).  
Maximum length for two-handed mass weapons is 6’ (1.8288 m ).

If you have concerns about the proposed rules, now is the time to  
provide your input.
The SEM's eMail address is Marshal at SCA.org

Send your recommendations, not your complaints.

All for Chivalry,

Sir Tristen Sexwulf
Earl Marshal of Æthelmearc
“Quicumque est necesse pro malum praevaleo est pro bonus hominum  
efficio nihil.”
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