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Latest revision as of 09:33, 19 December 2025
Society Marshal's Handbooks
NOTE - The official and authoritative versions of these rules are the pdf versions held at www.SCA.org / Documents
Armored Combat |
Armored Combat |
Cut and Thrust
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Equestrian
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Rapier
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Siege
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Target Archery
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Thrown Weapons
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Youth Combat
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Current status of Handbooks
- Armored Combat (Rattan) - Nov 2025 edition, will be effective Dec 23, 2025.
- June 23, 2025 - New modern version approved by the BoD, with an effective date of Dec 2025 to allow for feedback and kingdom adaptation.
- Nov 18, 2025 - Updates based on feedback approved by the Board of Directors Nov 2025.
- Dec 23, 2025 - Effective date of the new handbook.
- Rapier Combat - Version for commentary approved November 2025
- Nov 20 thru Feb 20th: Rapier Handbook is open for commentary. This version has been approved by the BoD for commentary for 3 months.
- Feb 20 thru March 30: Updates to the handbook will be developed based on the commentary.
- April 1: New handbook with updates from feedback will be submitted to the BoD for final review and approval.
- May 20: New handbook will be in effect (if approved during the April BoD meeting).
- Cut & Thrust Combat - In progress, expected Jan2026, and will be added to the Rapier Handbook timeline.
- Target Archery - In progress, expected early 2026
- Thrown Weapons - In progress, expected early 2026
- Equestrian - In progress, expected spring 2026
- Siege Engines - In progress, expected spring/summer 2026
- Youth Combat - In progress, expected spring/summer 2026
FAQ's on the Rules, Modernization Project, and Quick Starts
For all handbooks:
For the 2025 AC Rattan Handbook:
- FAQ - new AC Rattan Handbook Part 1
- FAQ - new AC Rattan Handbook Part 2
- Cliff notes on changes - AC Rattan Handbook
For the 2025 Rapier Handbook:
- Cliff notes on changes - Rapier Handbook
- For a PDF copy of the proposed Rapier Handbook, click the PDF button on the side bar.