Knight
personify respect & self-control
A knight’s Role
A Knight is the second Rank, or “level,” that any Sword Tag participant achieves. A Knight has a functional understanding of Respect and Self-Control. Knights seek to understand and demonstrate the values of Sportsmanship and Cooperation. While this is still a lower rank, a Knight has demonstrated that they understand the basics of the game and can be relied on to be safe on the game field.
A Knight’s Load-out
The following are the load-out rules for what kinds and lengths of boffer a Knight can use. All boffers that Knights can use boffers should be marked with orange tape. They can also use any load-out that any of the Ranks below them may use.
Dual Swords
A Knight may wield a two Swords that are 26 inches or shorter in length.
All Swords must be compliant with current Sword boffer rules (these can be found on the Basic Sword page).
Single or Dual Mace
A Knight may wield up to two Maces at the same time that are 26 inches or shorter in length.
All Maces must be compliant with current Mace boffer rules (these can be found on the Basic Mace page).
How do i become a Delta-Knight?
What are the Values?
- Cooperation
- Sportsmanship
What are the Rank-up requirements?
- Demonstrate a more in-depth understanding of the rules, such as rank band colors, knowing how to respond if you get tagged in an arm that’s already been tagged, knowing how to do a proper “death from behind,” and other nuanced rules.
- Attend minimum of 3 sessions after your prior rank up. These sessions do not need to be consecutive.
What do the higher Ranks look for?
- How does the Knight works with their team? Are they able to follow the plan, even if they disagree?
- How does the Knight responds to losing or winning a game? Are they being gracious? Are they being respectful?
- Does the Knight listen to and follow directions from the Marshals and Wardens?
- How does the Knight handle being put out and/or losing many times in a row? Are they sportsmanlike about it or do they let their frustration win?