Good Gentles all,
Here are the words from the Kingdom Seneschal. The Officers and the Marshals will be in conference. More information will be forthcoming.
Muirgheal inghean Dubhghaill
From Master Illadore:
Please read the whole email, as it has specifics.
First and foremost, Their Majesties, the Deputy Kingdom Seneschal for
Pandemics (Duke Christopher), the Earl Marshal (Master Morien) and I
have determined that AEthelmearc can start fighting and fencing again,
starting May 10, 2021. This change is due to the Board of Directors
and Society Seneschal’s clarifications on what is allowed at SCA
events and gatherings.
To clarify – fencing and fighting can start May 10, 2021; however, all
participants must follow SCA guidelines:
1) Everyone must wear a mask. (This means over the mouth and nose, not
over the helm.)
2) You can only take your mask off to eat or drink – and you must be
stationary AND follow social distancing guidelines.
3) You must bring your own food and water.
4) All fencing and fighting must be outside. (This is a change from gatherings.)
The SCA also will not require vaccinations to participate; however, if
a site owner (including homeowners) is requiring people to be
vaccinated to come to their home, they have the right to do that.
Enforcement, however, is on them, not the SCA. It is the homeowner who
is responsible for deciding what proof they will accept, for any
checking of that proof, and for any enforcement. It needs to be made
clear that this is a rule of the homeowner, not the branch of the SCA.
Thank you so much and please contact me if you have any questions,
Illadore de Bedegrayne
Kingdom Seneschal