Event Rules

LISTEN! This stuff is important. Read it! We only want nice people to come to SpadroonFest.

We want this event to be friendly, inclusive and safe for all participants. Be nice and be sensible!

You can do this by:

• Obtaining consent from all new training /sparring partners. Consent can be withdrawn at any point. 
• Continual communication with training/sparring partners.
• Following the safety procedures laid out by the organisers, assistants and instructors.
• Respectfully listening to the instructors and following their lessons. Please do not deviate from drills as this is not only dangerous but can be seen as very disrespectful.
• Respecting people’s pronouns and not being a dick to your fellow human beings.

If you notice anyone violating these rules, or anyone is making you feel uncomfortable please immediately come and speak to the boss and they will punt the offending idiot.

The organisers reserve the right to punt any participant not adhering to these rules, regulations and guidelines.

Freeplay minimum requirements:
We don’t care how spatulated your end is, all swords have got to be tipped! Use thermoplastic, and you’re aiming for a blob between 1-1.5cm in diameter on the tip of the sword, and make it slighly domed/rounded at the tip. Take it securely in place. Rubber archery blunts are rubbish, don’t use them. 3D printed tips are a thing, these are fine as long as they don’t stick to masks like archery blunts and as long as they’ve been tested a bit first to make sure they aren’t going to break.

Minimum kit for freeplay is a groin protection (if your bits need it), a mask with a back of the head protector, light gloves and a gorget. Other bits can be added in agreement with your sparring buddies and training partners. Remember that we always work to the pace and safety level of the person wearing the lighter kit! Have a chat before you bout, “hey, I don’t have leg guards on, can we avoid targetting the legs?” It takes ten seconds and makes things much safer.

Sharp Weapons:
Speak to us before bringing sharp things and antiques on site.

Food and Drink:
THIS IS A NUT FREE SITE! Please do not bring any food containing nuts as our venue is a totally nut free zone due to severe allergies.

A tuck shop will be available on site. This operates on a pay what you feel “honesty box” system but we do encourage people to be generous as all proceeds raised are donated to charity. Bring yourself a packed lunch for the day or expect to walk ten minutes to the nearest shop. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate will be available all day.

There are tables and chairs available but feel free to eat wherever you’re comfortable. We do ask that you be cautious and considerate if eating/drinking in any of the training halls. If you spill anything please clean it up as quickly as possible so no one slips or trips, if in doubt come and grab one of the organisers to assist.

Please place all litter into the bins provided. Clean up your shit.