From: Carole Goranson <JennaMacPherson@...>
Subject: [AEyouthpolicy] Minor rattan combat policy meeting
To: AEyouthpolicy@yahoogroups.com, AEYouthCombat@yahoogroups.com, announcements@...
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 1:45 PM

Greetings All,
There has been a lot of conversation lately, at events and online, about the idea of allowing youths age 16-17 to begin learning standard adult rattan combat. This is an option available at Pennsic and in many kingdoms throughout the Known World. The first organizational/informational meeting in Æthelmearc for this purpose is scheduled for the Stormsport Gold Chain event on November 9, 2008. Several other meetings are being planned for future events. All are encouraged to attend.
That having been said, I want to mention that currently in Æthelmearc, nobody under the age of 18 is allowed to participate in rattan combat or training at any SCA sponsored function. This restriction forbids rattan practice or fighting by minors at any SCA event, including informal group sponsored gatherings and practices, even with direct parental supervision.
I look forward to some lively discussion and the chance to build a new level of our current program and increase participation for families in Æthelmearc. and I do remain...
In Service to Æthelmearc
Jenna MacPherson
Kingdom Youth Combat Marshal
Carole Goranson (THL Jenna MacPherson of Lion's Tower)
Amherst, NY (Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, Æthelmearc)
"The problems of the world can't be solved in meters." - Arlo
Guthrie
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