How long is a sqay sword?
Officials' detail · Events and equipment · 1 of 1The tura is a fibre stick in soft leather: 30 in for under 17 and under 19, 24 in for under 14. The round leather bargula is 12 to 13 in across, or 9 to 10 in for under 14. Players wear leather chest and head guards on a soft yellow and purple mat of 10 or 12 square metres.
How it works
- Tura, older players: 30 in.
- Tura, under 14: 24 in.
- Bargula, older players: 12 to 13 in.
- Bargula, under 14: 9 to 10 in.
- Chest guard: soft leather.
- Head guard: eyes, nose, mouth open.
- Mat: yellow and purple.
- Arena: 10 or 12 square metres.
The glossary has the tura, the bargula, the protective equipment, the arena (sqay), the Kakoday and the controlled contact.
Tricky cases
Who fights on the larger arena?
Boys under 17 and under 19.
Who approves the equipment?
The sports authorities and the ICSQAY.
Stepping out of the arena. Result?
A Kakoday penalty.
Is the head guard closed over the face?
No. Eyes, nose and mouth stay open.
Why the rule exists
Soft leather on the stick and shield means a mistimed blow does little harm.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Under 14 | 24 in tura | L Q 3 |
| Older boys | 12 square metres | L Q 3 |
| Others | 10 square metres | L Q 3 |
From the rule book
International Council of Sqay, Sqay Rule Book (Rules and Regulations), page 3. Checked 15 October 2026. Official document: ICSQAY Sqay Rule Book, Sqay Federation of India copy.