[Artemisia] Official Response to Recent News story

[Lady Syeira]

Position of The Society For Creative Anachronism Regarding
Charges of Child Endangerment Against Mr. Fremon Seay

Oct. 18, 2011 – For Immediate Release

Several recent news stories indicate that police in the Thurston County (WA)
area are investigating Mr. Fremon Seay and Ms. Julie Seay for abusive
behavior
toward their daughter. The alleged abuse involved medieval-style armor and a
wooden baton, similar to the equipment used in the competitive martial arts
activities put on by the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. The SCA is a
recreational historical re-enactment group with more than 30,000 members
worldwide. According to the SCA’s registry office, Mr. Seay is not a member
of the Society for Creative Anachronism; his membership lapsed in 1995
and has not been renewed since that date. A formal safety authorization card
is required in order to take part in any of the SCA’s armored competition
activities, and renewal of these authorizations is required on a periodic
basis. According to the SCA’s martial-arts safety officer, Mr. Seay’s safety
authorization expired in 2005 and has not been renewed. Armored competition
with wooden baton “swords” is expressly forbidden outside of official SCA
events and activities, as per the SCA’s governing documents. The SCA does
not allow or condone any illegal or abusive activity, and the group makes
every effort to ensure the safety of all attendees at its events. Minors
attending SCA events must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For further information on SCA events, activities, and policies, please see
www.sca.org

Media Office of The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
8539 Dunwoodie Rd.; Santee, CA 92071
619-449-1407 media at sca.org
For General Information on the SCA, Please see www.sca.org
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
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