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Weapon Requirements
  • Weapons must be made out of PVC(White) or CPVC(Off White)  pipe. No SPVC is allowed. (SPVC is the grey stuff). Those wishing to use other materials must submit weapons to be inspected before battle.
  • All weapons must be double padded. The only exception is for the single-padded catagory.
  • All weapons should be securely wrapped. Any loose parts must be taped before battle.
  • The tip of the weapon MUST be padded. The tip of blade must have 1" coverage, while the hilt or blunt end must have at least 1 layer of padding.
  • Shields must have all edges securely padded. If padding comes loose, the shield must be discarded. There can be no pointed edges or protrusions.
  • Throwing daggers are NOT allowed, but often look cool.

Weapon Classes
  • Short Swords and Daggers- These are single bladed weapons with an overall length of less than 24".
  • Sword- A single bladed weapon with an overal length longer than 24" but shorter than 48"
  • Long sword- A single bladed weapon with an overall length greater than 48" but shorter than 72"
  • Great Sword- A single bladed weapon with a blade longer than 72" but shorter than 90".
  • Great Bastard- A single bladed weapon with a blade longer than 90"
  • Axe- any axe whos overall length is less than 24"
  • Battle Axe- Any axe with a overall length between 24" and 42"
  • Great Axe- Any Axe with an overall length greater than 42"
  • Spear- A pole with a pointed tip. Length can not be greater than 90". Only the tip can be used to score damage, and only while being used in a thrusting manner.
  • Poll-arm- A pole with a hammer/axe/spear tip. Can not be longer than 90". Only the tip can be used to score points. "Whipping" the weapon is not allowed.
  • Double bladed swords- A sword with two blades with the handle in the center. Overall length of the weapon may not exceed 90". Weapon can only be grasped upon center handle.
  • Stave of Staff- A non-bladed weapon with a maximum length of 90". Weapon may be grasped anywhere, but will not deal lethal blow.
  • Shields- Any non-weapon item that is held or positioned to be used to block the opponents weapon.
  • Missile Weapons- There are no missile weapons allowed.

Fighting Styles
  • Single Weapon One-handed     Using a single one handed weapon
  • Double Weapon     Using two single handed weapons at same time
  • Two-handed Weapon   Using a single weapon that requires two hands
  • Single Weapon with Shield    Self-Explanetary