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SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK 2021 Photo: RipCurl / Dan Warbrick SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK CONTENTS 1. ABOUT SURFING AUSTRALIA 5 2. SURFING AUSTRALIA & STATE OFFICE CONTACT LIST 6 3. SURFING AUSTRALIA NATIONAL TITLES & SANCTIONED EVENTS 9 1. National Championships 9 2. National Titles Competition Rules 9 3. Team and Seeding Management 9 4. Entry Fees 11 5. Age Eligibility of Competitors 11 6. Contest Dates 12 7. State Entry Fees/Team Selection 12 8. National Entry Fees 13 9. National Title Trophies 13 10. Special Awards 13 11. Perpetual Awards/Trophies 13 12. Team Results 13 13. Judges and Event Officials 14 14. Wild Card Selection Process 15 4. NATIONAL EVENT STRUCTURE 16 1. Event Staffing 16 2. Recommended Event Equipment and Services 20 5. COMPETITION RULES 22 1. Surfing Australia Events 22 2. Heat Timing and Wave Counts 22 3. General Rules 24 4. Event Commentators and Announcements 25 5. Protests 27 6. Wave Maximums 27 7. Wave Tabulation 28 8. Ties 28 9. Surf Team Competition Rules 29 6. INTERFERENCE RULES 31 1. Basic Rule 31 2. Right of Way Rules 31 a. Point Break 32 b. One Peak Break (Reef or Beach) 32 c. Multiple Peak Situation 32 3. Right of Way Criteria 33 www.surfingaustralia.com 3 4. Snaking 33 5. Paddling Interference 34 6. Interference Penalty Scoring Procedures 35 7. Right of Way in Priority Two Person Heats 36 8. Priority Rules 37 7. JUDGING 42 1. Judging Criteria 42 a. Standard Judging Criteria 42 b. Longboard Judging Criteria 42 c. Logger Criteria 42 d. Prone Bodyboard Criteria 43 e. Dropknee Bodyboard Criteria 43 f. Aerial Event Judging Criteria 43 g. SUP Judging Criteria 43 2. Equipment Specifications 44 3. Scoring Guidelines 46 4. SUP Racing Rules 50 5. Judging Principles and Panel Selection Criteria 50 6. The Role of a Head Judge and Scoring Judge 52 8. CODES OF CONDUCT 56 1. General Code of Behaviour 56 2. Administrator Code of Behaviour 57 3. Coach Code of Behaviour 57 4. Officials’ Code of Behaviour 58 5. Player Code of Behaviour 59 6. Parent/Guardian Code of Behaviour 59 7. Spectator Code of Behaviour 60 9. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 61 1. Application of Policy 61 2. Process 62 3. Minor Offences 62 4. Serious Offence 63 5. Surfer Entourage 66 6. Definitions 66 7. Payment of Fines 67 8. Appeals 67 10. SHARK RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY 70 1. Purpose of this Policy 70 2. Shark Smart Principles 70 3. Shark Risk Management Policy Approach 71 4. Shark Incidents Report 71 4 SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK 5. Shark Sighting In or Close to the Competition Area 71 6. Shark Attack In or Close to the Competition Area 72 7. Interruption of Competition 72 8. Additional Measures 73 9. Consultation and Considerations 73 10. Decision Making 74 11. Media Statements 74 12. Dangerous Conditions Rules 76 11. DRUG TESTING PROCEDURES & POLICY 77 12. COMPETITION FORMATS 78 Contest Formats Straight Knockout 50% Progression 6 Surfer Format 78 8 Surfer Format 78 12 Surfer Format 78 16 Surfer Format 79 24 Surfer Format 80 32 Surfer Format 81 48 Surfer Format 82 64 Surfer Format 84 Second Chance Formats – Single Elimination 6 Surfer Format 86 8 Surfer Format 86 12 Surfer Format 87 16 Surfer Format 88 20 Surfer Format 89 24 Surfer Format 90 32 Surfer Format 91 Surfing Australia - Championship Draw 6 Surfer Format 92 8 Surfer Format 92 10 Surfer Format 93 16 Surfer Format 94 20 Surfer Format 95 24 Surfer Format 96 30 Surfer Format 97 40 Surfer Format 98 13. MASTER JUDGING SHEETS 100 1. Heat Sheet 100 2. Tabulation Sheet 101 14. NATIONAL COMPETITION EVENT ALLOCATIONS 104 Additional photographs Will H-S -WSL / Andrew Shields / Blainey Woodham / Glen Elliott www.surfingaustralia.com 5 6 ABOUT SURFING AUSTRALIA 1. ABOUT SURFING AUSTRALIA Surfing Australia is a not-for-profit incorporated National Sporting Organisation that was formed in 1963 to establish, guide and promote the development of surfing in Australia. Surfing Australia is the representative body on the International Surfing Association (ISA) of which there are 103 member countries and is recognised by the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Olympic Committee and is a member of the Water Safety Council of Australia. Surfing underpins an important part of the Australian coastal fabric. It forms part of a lifestyle in which millions participate with a mystique in which millions more have a documented interest. PURPOSE To create a healthier and happier Australia through surfing. VISION To be one of Australia’s most loved and viable sports creating authentic heroes and champions. VALUES Real: We live the surfing lifestyle and we share the stoke. Respectful: We are appreciative of our community and celebrate our history and culture. Progressive: We embrace change and innovate. www.surfingaustralia.com 7 2. NATIONAL & STATE OFFICE CONTACTS HEAD OFFICE T: +61 2 6671 0000 E: [email protected] | W: surfingaustralia.com | mysurf.tv 9 Barclay Drive, Casuarina Beach NSW 2487 PO Box 1613, Kingscliff NSW 2487 Chris Mater Chief Executive Officer Sam White Chief Of Finance/Operations Beau Brenchley Head of Events Clarissa Wilson Head of Partnerships Danielle Hankey Partnerships Manager Rohan Hass Technical Digital Manager Blainey Woodham Communications Manager Matt Baker Production Manager Alaina Termenini Executive Assistant to CEO Nimai Strickland Senior Content Producer Kira Mobberley Partnerships Executive Sam Walkerdene Digital Content Producer Owen Milne Digital Content Producer PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY Corrine Baldock Community Partnerships Manager Glen Elliott Community & Participation Clubs and judging Brad Hutchins Surf Groms manager Sean Dyball Customer Service Officer Kirra-belle Olsen Customer Service Officer 8 SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK NATIONAL & STATE OFFICE CONTACTS JUDGING DIVISION Glen Elliott National Contest Director and Judging Director HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE Ph: (02) 6671 0000 | Fax: (02) 6674 8907 7 Barclay Drive, Casuarina Beach NSW 2487 PO Box 1613, Kingscliff NSW 2487 Cameron Mills High Performance Centre Manager Bede Durbidge Elite Program manager Clancy Dawson Talent Pathway Coach Michael Crisp High Performance Coordinator Ellie Daley High Performance Program Administrator Kate Wilcomes SA QLD Talent Pathway Coach Deb Savage Lead Physical Preparation Provider Jason Patchell Senior Psychologist SURFING AUSTRALIA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Chris Mater CEO Kate Wilcomes HP Coach and Talent ID Beau Brenchley Head of Events Glen Elliott National Contest Director & Judging Director www.surfingaustralia.com 9 STATE OFFICE CONTACTS PO Box 233, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220 Lvl 2, Old Burleigh Theatre Arcade, Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220 P: (07) 5520 1165 | F: (07) 5576 2433 E: [email protected] Adam Yates | Chief Executive Officer PO Box 4005, Maroubra South NSW 2035 The Pavillion, Marine Pde, Maroubra Beach NSW 2035 P: (02) 9349 7055 | F: (02) 9349 7344 E: [email protected] Luke Madden | Chief Executive Officer PO Box 230, Torquay VIC 3228 Shop 10, Surf Coast Plaza, Geelong Rd, Torquay VIC 3228 P: (03) 5261 2907 | F: (03) 5261 4460 Adam Robertson | Chief Executive Officer PO Box 382, Karrinyup WA 6921 Carpark No.2, 360 West Coast Dr, Trigg WA 6029 P: (08) 9448 0004 | F: (08) 9447 0309 E: [email protected] Mark Lane | Chief Executive Officer PO Box 57, Pt Noarlunga SA 5167 Office: 24a Salt Fleet St, Port Noarlunga SA 5167 Courier: Preeces South Port Surf, 159 Esplanade, Port Noarlunga SA 5167 P: (08) 8384 7557 | F: (08) 8384 7557 Craig Potgieter | Administrator [email protected] 30 Honeywood Drive, Sandford TAS 7020 E: [email protected] Shayne Clark | Administrator 10 SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK SURFING AUSTRALIA NATIONAL TITLES AND SANCTIONED EVENTS 3. SURFING AUSTRALIA NATIONAL TITLES AND SANCTIONED EVENTS Regulations and conditions for the sanctioning and conduct of Longboard, SUP, Bodyboard, Open Masters & Junior Titles, and speciality events can be provided through the Surfing Australia National Office 1. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS All Championship events are allocated by bidding annually at the Surfing Australia CEO meeting. Conduct of the events is set out in the appropriate operations manual to be provided by Surfing Australia. National contest formats are to be adhered to at all National Titles. State team allocations are to be finalised by the Technical Committee before December 20th each year. At least one (1) experienced, accredited and registered judge must accompany each Junior, Longboard, SUP and Surf Masters’ State team at the National Titles. 2. NATIONAL TITLES COMPETITION RULES a. Rules of competition as set out in this Surfing Australia Rule Book must be followed by each State branch. This is particularly relevant where a State branch is hosting any sanctioned event or national competition. b. Any competitor/official whose conduct at national championships is regarded by the National Contest Committee to reflect unfavourably in any way on Surfing Australia or the event will face disciplinary action in accordance to the Code Of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures in Chapters 8 and 9 in this rule book. The National Contest Committee as mentioned in this rule book comprises: Contest/Event Director Event Technical Director Head of Surfing Australia Events Event Head Judge 3. TEAM AND SEEDING MANAGEMENT Team List Submission a. State team lists for national title events, must be submitted to Surfing Australia at least 28 days prior to the entry closing date of the event. www.surfingaustralia.com 11 b. Final lists of competitors must be submitted at a team managers’ meeting following the competitors’ meeting. Any surfers nominated to compete at this point are the final starters for the Championship. Any “no-show” competitors will forfeit their heat draw positions. In subsequent rounds any “no-show” competitors will be credited with last place in their heat. Seeding & Reserve Allocation a. Seeding Formula – At the Australian Surf Masters and Longboard Titles State teams will be seeded according to their respective placing at the previous year’s National Titles teams’ event.