{"id":886,"date":"2019-04-23T09:56:31","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T13:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/periodpersonas.com\/village\/?p=886"},"modified":"2019-04-23T12:38:58","modified_gmt":"2019-04-23T16:38:58","slug":"youth-combat-archery-it-should-be-a-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/periodpersonas.com\/village\/2019\/04\/youth-combat-archery-it-should-be-a-thing\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Combat Archery – It Should Be a Thing!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Youth combatants in Aethelmearc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There have been several discussions over the years regarding youth combat archery, and though I have not been privy to them all, I have engaged in a few. As the Score Keeper for the IKCAC it has become more of an issue lately as youth who wish to participate must use ‘adult’ equipment. We have to date had at least one youth score entered, but using equipment they aren’t required to use in their own combat (for those that enjoy the sport) it is a real change. For those that are trying it for fun (including adults) it is different to have a helm and gauntlets on regardless of course.<\/p>\n

What are the concerns?<\/h4>\n

So what are the blockers for creating rules for CA for youth? Initially the concerns are in the area of poundage of certain bows. For instance my crossbow hits fairly hard at ~520 ppsi (pounds per square inch). This would simply be too much given the armor requirements that youth is currently using. Not to mention Baldars hit a little harder than UMHW.<\/p>\n

So whats the solution?<\/h4>\n

The overarching goal is to not replicate work. If this is already underway, let’s work together to promote the idea. The more we all work in concert, the more quickly this will become a reality. This is totally achievable, if not, why not. I truly hope we can open discussions about this across the known world and address any potential pitfalls or concerns. Please comment below with your thoughts and\u00a0there is a draft document<\/a> as a supplement.<\/p>\n

It strikes me however (see what I did there?) that limiting youth to recurve would do the trick. Perhaps limiting the head type to\u00a0UHMW as well. This more resembles ‘archery tag’ rules\/equipment. Perhaps even requiring more padding as is required for Rapier.<\/p>\n

Remember that for the IKCAC it isn’t as relevant, but what we might be looking for is consistency and standards. Regarding combat though, we should afford youth the same fun that adults enjoy! Combat Archery is so much fun and many youth are attracted to archery (target and combat). Being able to bridge this gap can be an important tool in broadening their horizons and opportunities. Not to mention the differing skillsets and related arts.<\/p>\n

Call to action!<\/h4>\n

Please share your thoughts and concerns in the comments and the shared doc<\/a>.<\/p>\n

References<\/strong>:
\nhttps:\/\/sca.org\/officers\/marshal\/docs\/marshal_handbook.pdf (VII.G.6.e.ii)
\nhttps:\/\/www.sca.org\/officers\/marshal\/youthcombat\/docs.html
\nhttps:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1oZhjBQZJVWCfeczqZS006fPK0LSsGmU-W5Y3TxpeJCY\/edit?usp=sharing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There have been several discussions over the years regarding youth combat archery, and though I have not been privy to them all, I have engaged in a few. As the Score Keeper for the IKCAC it has become more of an issue lately as youth who wish to participate must use ‘adult’ equipment. 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