Marshal Authorizations

Marshal Authorization Information & Requirements

Per the Western Armored Combat Manual and Marshals Handbook, to be authorized as a marshal, one must:

• be authorized by a Senior Marshal or Earl Marshal;

• be a member of the SCA;

• demonstrate the ability to oversee combat, judge a fighter's authorizations, and inspect weapons and armor; AND

• be willing to enforce the Society and Kingdom Rules of the List and Conventions of Combat.

You can see what membership information we have on file for you on the Proof of Membership page.

Link to West Kingdom Marshal Authorizations Reporting Form: https://forms.gle/yzv4kdiruakQAter5

Marshal Authorization Expiration Dates

Marshal authorizations will expire on the date your membership expires. You can find this information on the Proof of Membership page.

Senior Marshal Authorizations

In addition to the requirements above, those requesting to be authorized as a Senior Marshal must be approved by the Earl Marshal or appropriate Kingdom Marshal.

Senior Heavy Marshal Application

If you are interested in becoming a Senior Heavy Marshal and have not already received approval from the Earl Marshal or Kingdom Heavy Marshal, you must complete the Senior Heavy Marshal Application form. As with any other kind of application, applying does not guarantee that you will be approved.