What are the requirements for participation in the SCA? Anyone may attend events of the Society for Creative Anachronism, provided he or she is willing to wear pre-seventeenth century clothing of any period or culture known to medieval Europe, to conform to the by-laws, rules and policies of the SCA, Inc., and in general behave in the manner of a lady or gentleman.
Paid Memberships are made to the national organization. Sustaining members receive a monthly West Kingdom's newsletter (more commonly referred to as "The Page"), and can also purchase subscriptions to other Kingdoms' newsletters; can purchase a subscription to Tournaments Illuminated (the quarterly magazine of the Society); and / or the Compleat Anachronist pamphlet series, and / or the Board of Directors' Proceedings.
Membership is not required to participate in events. However, membership is required for holding an SCA office. Current membership is also required for participation and entry by both fighter and consort into either a Kingdom Crown or Principality Coronet combat event and proof of current membership must be submitted at the time of entry.
All participants must sign liability waivers before participating in any official Society event. Minors must have their parents sign special waivers (available upon request) before coming to an event.