I think it is telling that "you're the wrong gender" is still often considered an acceptable reason to discriminate against somebody, where other factors would not be.

I am glad to hear this was challenged immediately and sorted out satisfactorily, yay for the SCA!

I think all re-enactment societies have to consider what they will accept despite its being "not authentic". Few of us could physically pass for a person from the period we're re-enacting: I have not heard of any group banning people who could be considered inauthentic because they are too plump, have too many teeth, are the wrong colour etc.

Changing topic slightly, isn't there a fine mediaeval romantic tradition of cross-dressing women fighting as knights, with lovely ladies swooning over them? Marfisa and Bradamante spring to my mind.

I am curious, do TRM have to be an actual couple? Or can they be friends (of whatever gender) who have teamed up?