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On Sunday, 10th August, a number of participants gathered at the Dumfries Border Gathering to face each other for this events first Backsword Tournament.
3 SRS fencers attended.

There were 21 bouts with singlestick to determine a top 4, and then those 4 faced each other with steel blades to determine the top 3 and overall champion of the day.

Despite a constantly changing climate all day, the fencers braved the elements as well as each other, at times fencing regardless in torrential rain (welcome to Scotland!).

The final rounds with steel confirmed the top tournament places –

3rd place,
Robert Wrighton, Sussex Rapier Society

2nd place,
Lyell Drummond, Sussex Rapier Society

1st place,
Mike Smith, Macdonald Academy of Arms.

Equipment

Although we study Western Martial Arts which has origins in historical swordplay, the SRS has found that with some adaptation the use of available modern clothing is practical and convenient for our students. No bare skin should be exposed, regardless of body position.

The SRS does not expect you to aquire these item when you first attend the school, however we do expect you to purchase a mask, jacket and gloves within the first six weeks.

Male Measurement chart for plastron (pdf)

Female Measurement chart for plastron (pdf)


	1) A standard 3-weapon mask rated to 12 kilos Leon Paul - Required		2) A standard white fencing jacket. 350N of better. These can purchase through the school or from Leon Paul - Required
	3) Heavy leather gauntlets with cuffs. These can purchase through the school. Available from Chester Jefferies Ltd - Required		4) Training or fencing shoes. No heavy soles on the training shoes, this ruins the development of good footwork - Required
	5) A leather gorge for additional protection for the neck. These can purchase through the school made by andrew Feest - Recommended		6) An athletic cup (box) and similar rigid groin protection for male and female rapier fencers. These are available from all sports shops. - Required
	7) Full chest protection for female duelists, These can purchase through the school or from Leon Paul - Required		8) A plastron made of leather. These can purchase through the school. - Recommended particularly when participating in free assault.
	9) Protection for legs. Heavy track suit bottoms are one solution Black please. - Required