Equipment/Apparel

All weapons will be constructed of foam and latex over a glassfibre core,	and therefore will not cut
and will look, and be weighted as real.	and therefore could bruise
Thrusting will not be allowed!	and therefore will not puncture

 In competition all blows are to be controlled, “pulled” or delivered past the opponent. Refs will assess all entrants,
 and finalists, on the safeness of their blows and the way they conduct their fighting.

 A gamberson and helmet will be provided for use in the tournament, other armour is not necessary but combatants may wish
 to wear heavier clothing, padded vembraces, padded grieves, knee and elbow protectors. Your style of clothing should be
 in  keeping with the event at which the tournament round is taking place.

 Hands hits will not be allowed
 Although hands will not be targeted, because of the weight of the weapons, leather gloves are advised - thin driving gloves will
 be sufficient, to ward off any sting, and give the best grip

 Head hits will be allowed
 All combatants will wear the prescribed tournament helmet, or their own, if refs deem suitable – without sharp edges or spikes.