Sporting Code JULY 2019
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Australian Parachute Federation Limited Sporting Code JULY 2019 Effective Date: JULY 2019 STATUS: MANDATORY This document is offered as a free download to APF members. Alternatively, contact the APF Office for a paper copy at a cost of $5.00 APF Sporting Code 2019 AUSTRALIAN PARACHUTE FEDERATION SPORTING CODE INDEX SECTION 1 CHAMPIONSHIPS & COMPETITIONS ............................................................................. 1 1.1 - 1.2 General Conditions, Bids to Conduct Championships 1.3 - 1.4 Finance and Accountability, Pre-Competition Management 1.5 Provision of Facilities 1.6 -1.15 Management of the Championships Annex 'A' Financial Doctrine SECTION 2 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................. 5 2.1 – 2.13 General Rules 2.14 – 2.15 Protests and Reviews, The Jury 2.16 Details specific to the competition SECTION 3 JUDGES .................................................................................................................................... 9 3.1 – 3.5 APF Judges Ratings, Requirements 3.6 Judging at National Championships 3.7 Competition Judging Rules 3.8 International Judges SECTION 4 NATIONAL RECORDS ........................................................................................................ 14 4.1 General Conditions 4.2 Classes of Records 4.3 Competition Records 4.4 Performance Records 4.5 Australian Record Classifications 4.6 Application for Recognition SECTION 5 AUSTRALIAN PARACHUTE TEAM................................................................................. 19 5.1 - 5.3 Authorisation; Team Selection; Conditions 5.4 Delegation Officials 5.5 - 5.6 Duties and Responsibilities, Reports 5.7 Organisation Prior to the Team's Departure NATIONAL ACCURACY LANDING CHAMPIONSHIPS .......................................................................... 21 SPORT ACCURACY RULES NATIONAL FORMATION AND VERTICAL FORMATION SKYDIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS .......... 28 10-Way SPEED STAR RULES 16-Way RULES NATIONAL CANOPY FORMATION CHAMPIONSHIPS.......................................................................... 37 NATIONAL CANOPY PILOTING CHAMPIONSHIPS ............................................................................... 43 NATIONAL FREESTYLE SKYDIVING AND FREEFLYING CHAMPIONSHIPS................................. 60 ADDENDUM A1 - A3 - COMPULSORY SEQUENCES: FREESTYLE AND FREEFLYING ADDENDUM B - BASIC ORIENTATIONS, BODY POSITIONS AND DEFINITIONS ADDENDUM C - DIFFICULTY ADDENDUM D - ROUTINE DESCRIPTION NATIONAL WINGSUIT FLYING CHAMPIONSHIPS ............................................................................... 89 NATIONAL SPEED SKYDIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS .............................................................................. 102 Substantial changes from the previous issue (September 2018) are marked with a vertical marginal line. Minor changes may not be marked. APF Sporting Code 2019 SECTION 1: CHAMPIONSHIPS & COMPETITIONS 1.1 General Conditions 1.1.1. This text shall apply to all National Championships conducted in Australia or its Territories. 1.1.2. This text shall apply to State Championships to the extent that time limitations and local conditions allow. 1.1.3. This text includes the changes made by the APF Sport and Competition Committee (SCC) for the year indicated on the cover. 1.1.4. National Championships shall be conducted annually and run as per the program approved by the SCC. Dates for National Championships shall be considered and approved by the SCC. Paraski may be conducted as approved by the SCC. Competition Rules for Paraski will be the current FAI rules which may be modified by the agreement of the National Competitions Officer and the National Coach to allow for local conditions and circumstances. 1.1.5. The aims of the National Championships are to: (a) determine the Australian Champions (b) establish competition records (c) promote and develop various disciplines (d) exchange ideas and strengthen friendly relations between the skydivers, Judges and others (e) allow participants to share and exchange experience, knowledge and information (f) improve judging methods and practices. 1.1.6. Should the Championships not be completed in the time allowed by the program the National Coach will set criteria for Australian Parachute Team selection. See also 1.8.2 and 5.2. 1.1.7. The National Championships will take precedence over other commercial activities and boogies. 1.2. Bids to Conduct Championships 1.2.1. Bids to conduct Championships shall be submitted using the standard form provided by the APF. Bids shall be submitted to the APF in the calendar year two years prior to the calendar year of the event (or the date as advertised by the APF) to be eligible for consideration. The SCC shall decide whether to accept bids, request further bids or have the APF conduct the competition. 1.2.2. Where there is no bid for a Championships, the APF is required and empowered to make arrangements to ensure a Championships is conducted as appropriate. 1.2.3. The Organiser nominated in a bid to conduct a Championships shall fully inform the APF of circumstances surrounding the bid and may be invited to attend a SCC meeting to support the bid and answer queries. 1.2.4. The bid shall contain proposed entry fees and jump fees which must be approved by the SCC. Fee increases may only be made with the APF's approval. 1.2.5. The bid may contain nominations for the positions of Meet Director, Chief Judge and DZSO but these appointments shall be approved by the SCC. 1.2.6. The appointment of Chief Judge will be made after considering the recommendation of the National Judging Officer. 1.2.7. The preferred timing for National Championships in all disciplines is in the first half of the calendar year and bids must include the proposed dates. 1.3. Finance and Accountability 1.3.1. The cost of conducting a Championships shall be met by entry fees and jump fees, sponsorship and government subsidies. The APF will support the Championships by contributing medals, equipment, Judges’ and IT Technician expenses. The APF may also support the Championships with coaching and media expenses. NOTE: Refer APF Bid Document and Guidelines. Section 1: Championships & Competitions 1 APF Sporting Code 2019 1.3.2. The Organiser shall make a written report to the APF within six weeks of the end of the Championships including team names, individual competitors' names and countries of representation, media exposure gained, APF equipment disposition and recommendations for future Championships. 1.3.3. The Chief Judge shall make a written report to the APF within six weeks of the end of the Championships with all results, records achieved, the result of any Jury hearings and recommendations for future Championships. 1.3.4. The APF Controller shall make a written report to the APF within six weeks of the end of the Championships with minutes of the Competitors' Meetings and recommendations for future Championships. 1.3.5. Upon notification of a successful bid to conduct a National Championships, the Organiser may be required to pay a bond of AU$2,000 to an APF bank account. This amount may be held to ensure compliance with the following: • that the Organiser follows the Sporting Code and Competition Rules as they pertain to the organisation and conduct of the Championships, • that adequate facilities, staff and equipment are provided for the conduct of the Championships, • that procedures are in place for the safe and efficient conduct of the Championships, and • that the written report by the Organiser referred to in 1.3.2, is provided. 1.3.6. The APF will liaise with the Organiser prior to the competition to determine what level of facilities, staff and equipment is adequate. 1.3.7. (a) Approval for the full repayment or adjustment of any Organiser's bond may be given by the APF Controller immediately following satisfactory completion of 1.3.5; or (b) If full repayment is not approved as in SC 1.3.6, then repayment or adjustment, in part or full, is at the discretion of the SCC and is dependent upon the extent to which the requirements of 1.3.5 were achieved. 1.4. Pre-Competition Management 1.4.1. The APF shall publish a program of the Championships at least four months prior to the event. The program shall contain details of the venues, dates, DZ elevation, type of aircraft, exit speeds, fees, accommodation and other information useful to the competitors. 1.4.2. The Organiser shall publish a Schedule of Events four months prior to the event stating the disciplines, events and proposed competition schedule. 1.4.3. The Organiser shall brand, promote and advertise the Championships commencing six months prior to the event. 1.4.4. The Organiser shall monthly from when registrations open send a copy of all registrations to the APF. 1.4.5. The Organiser shall arrange the necessary ground staff to be on site for the competition. 1.4.6. The Organiser shall be responsible for all aspects of Championships management until the Meet Director takes over. This transfer of authority should occur at least two days before the start of the competition. 1.4.7. The National Judging Officer in conjunction with the Chief Judge shall organise Judges, Judges' assistants and associated judging equipment. 1.5. Provision of Facilities 1.5.1. The Organiser shall arrange sufficient suitable aircraft to ensure the competition functions without delay. 1.5.2. The Organiser shall arrange for training/practice jumps as required by the discipline-specific rules to be provided at least one day prior