Interesting emails regarding acuities in hot weather.
Please read.
Baroness Margie.
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From: Lochac Earl Marshal <marshal(a)lochac.sca.org>
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2023 at 6:54 am
Subject: [Marshals] Fwd: [Lochac] Martial activities safety advisory
To: <marshals(a)lochac.sca.org>
Please accept my apologies for this omission
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Subject: Re: [Lochac] Martial activities safety advisory
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2023 05:56:00 +1300
From: Adrienne Furet <ladyadriennefuret(a)gmail.com>
<ladyadriennefuret(a)gmail.com>
To: The Shambles: the SCA Lochac mailing list <lochac(a)lochac.sca.org>
<lochac(a)lochac.sca.org>
CC: marshals(a)lochac.sca.org, Lochac Earl Marshal <marshal(a)lochac.sca.org>
<marshal(a)lochac.sca.org>
And if you live in New Zealand (like at least several hundred of us do),
then the following links may be useful in determining your forecast and
'feels like' heat:
https://www.metservice.com/https://www.accuweather.com/en/nz/new-zealand-weatherhttps://weather.niwa.co.nz/
En Service,
Adrienne Furet
Seneschal of Southron Gaard
On Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 1:14 AM Lochac Earl Marshal via Lochac <
lochac(a)lochac.sca.org> wrote:
> Greetings to all the fighters and archers of Lochac!
>
> As the season grows warmer, the Earl Marshal would like to extend some
> helpful tips to keep your events safe and enjoyable. The combined
> marshallate of Lochac recommend the following safety considerations and
> measures regarding hot weather.
> - Marshals-in-charge of combat activities should consult the Heat
> Index (HI) for forecast temperatures to check the projected ambient
> temperature during your fighting activities. The heat index, also known
> as the apparent temperature, is what the temperature feels like to the
> human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.
> This has important considerations for the human body's comfort,
> especially under exertion.
>
> - It is recommended that all combat activities cease if the forecast
> temperature and/or heat index reaches or exceeds 39°C.
>
> - As the first rule of the list is, “Each fighter, recognising the
> possibilities of physical injury to themselves in such combat, shall
> assume unto themself all risk and liability for harm suffered by means
> of such combat.” we understand that it is a fighter’s choice to fight in
> extreme conditions if they wish and so this is only an advisory message.
> We strongly recommend that marshals-in-charge of events consider the
> apparent temperature and the safety of these conditions when planning
> combat activities during the hot months.
>
> - This recommendation extends to all combat activities, including
> archery and ranged activities.
>
> We know that there are already a lot of considerations when running
> events, so some helpful tips on how to easily implement this suggestion
> are as follows:
> - Check the Bureau or Meteorology (bom.gov.au) “Detailed Forecast”
> website for your area. The forecast for what a day “Feels like (°C)” is
> equivalent to the heat index on any given day. This website also breaks
> down the ambient temperature over the duration of the day, allowing you
> to see what parts of the day will be coolest.
>
> - If your top forecast heat index will reach or exceed 39°C, you may
> consider moving your combat or archery activities to a cooler part of
> the day or cancelling if needed.
>
> We understand that many events run in the hot or unpredictable months,
> so please be aware and ensure safe conditions for fighters at your
> events. If combat or ranged activities are taking place in extreme
> conditions, please remember to supply shade and a refillable water
> source to support personal heat maintenance.
> Happy fighting and happy holidays!
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