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 (Rattan) November 2025	Rapier November 2025 For commentary	Target Archery July 2020	Equestrian April 2020
Siege October 2023	Thrown Weapons July 2020	Youth Martial July 2024	Armored Steel Combat July 2021

Global components - These sections will be common to all handbooks.

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

For all handbooks:

For the 2025 AC Rattan Handbook:

For the 2025 Rapier Handbook:

Cliff notes on changes - Rapier Handbook
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