Program for Alternative Combat Archery Authorization

Revised / Reviewed February 12, 2012

Purpose:

· To expand the number of combat archers while providing a more "period" approach to the use of archery on the field of battle.

· To allow those who train directly under a member of the Chivalry, the opportunity to authorize in CA without authorizing in weapon and shield first.

· To offer continued guidance to combat archers in the Rules and Cultural Expectations for combat archery among the Heavy Weapons Fighters.

Execution:

· Any member of the Chivalry may undertake the training of Combat Archers.

· Anyone wishing to authorize CA as a first authorization may seek out a member of the Chivalry for training. Members of the Chivalry may also seek out gentles they feel would be interested in becoming combat archers.

· Any member of the Chivalry that agrees to take on such gentles also agrees to become responsible not only for their training in CA, but also the agree to be responsible for their training in the culture of the Heavy combat as practiced within the Midrealm. The Chivalry sponsor must be present during the authorization!

The actual authorization must still take place at an SCA event during a melee as per the rules in the Marshal's handbook

The purpose of this program is not to see how many new CA authorizations can be generated, but rather to increase the awareness of Combat Archery and to offer continued guidance to combat archers in the Rules and Cultural Expectations for combat archery among the Heavy Weapons Fighters. It is hoped that members of the Chivalry that take part in this program will continue to oversee all of the combat archers they trained.

Fight well, be safe,

Alaric

If you have any questions about combat archery or suggestions contact Master Erik Erikson.