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SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK 2020 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. National Competition Event Allocations 15 4. NATIONAL EVENT STRUCTURE 20 1. Event Staffing 20 2. Recommended Event Equipment and Services 24 5. COMPETITION RULES 26 1. Surfing Australia Events 26 2. Heat Timing and Wave Counts 26 3. General Rules 28 4. Event Commentators and Announcements 29 5. Protests 31 6. Wave Maximums 31 7. Wave Tabulation 32 8. Ties 32 9. Surf Team Competition Rules 33 6. INTERFERENCE RULES 35 1. Basic Rule 35 2. Right of Way Rules 35 a. Point Break 36 b. One Peak Break (Reef or Beach) 36 c. Multiple Peak Situation 36 3. Right of Way Criteria 37 www.surfingaustralia.com 1 4. Snaking 37 5. Paddling Interference 38 6. Interference Penalty Scoring Procedures 39 7. Right of Way in Priority Two Person Heats 40 8. Priority Rules 41 7. JUDGING 1. Judging Criteria 46 a. Standard Judging Criteria 46 b. Longboard Judging Criteria 46 c. Logger Criteria 46 d. Prone Bodyboard Criteria 47 e. Dropknee Bodyboard Criteria 47 f. Aerial Event Judging Criteria 47 g. SUP Judging Criteria 47 2. Equipment Specifications 48 3. Scoring Guidelines 50 4. SUP Racing Rules 54 5. Judging Principles and Panel Selection Criteria 54 6. The Role of a Head Judge and Scoring Judge 56 8. CODES OF CONDUCT 60 1. General Code of Behaviour 60 2. Administrator Code of Behaviour 61 3. Coach Code of Behaviour 61 4. Officials’ Code of Behaviour 62 5. Player Code of Behaviour 63 6. Parent/Guardian Code of Behaviour 63 7. Spectator Code of Behaviour 64 9. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 65 1. Application of Policy 65 2. Process 66 3. Minor Offences 66 4. Serious Offence 67 5. Surfer Entourage 70 6. Definitions 71 7. Payment of Fines 71 8. Appeals 71 10. SHARK RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY 74 1. Purpose of this Policy 74 2. Shark Smart Principles 74 3. Shark Risk Management Policy Approach 75 4. Shark Incidents Report 75 2 SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK 5. Shark Sighting In or Close to the Competition Area 75 6. Shark Attack In or Close to the Competition Area 76 7. Interruption of Competition 76 8. Additional Measures 77 9. Consultation and Considerations 77 10. Decision Making 78 11. Media Statements 78 12. Dangerous Conditions Rules 80 11. DRUG TESTING PROCEDURES & POLICY 81 12. COMPETITION FORMATS 82 Contest Formats Straight Knockout 50% Progression 6 Surfer Format 82 8 Surfer Format 82 12 Surfer Format 82 16 Surfer Format 83 24 Surfer Format 84 32 Surfer Format 85 48 Surfer Format 86 64 Surfer Format 88 Second Chance Formats – Single Elimination 6 Surfer Format 90 8 Surfer Format 90 12 Surfer Format 91 16 Surfer Format 92 20 Surfer Format 93 24 Surfer Format 94 32 Surfer Format 95 Surfing Australia - Championship Draw 6 Surfer Format 96 8 Surfer Format 96 10 Surfer Format 97 16 Surfer Format 98 20 Surfer Format 99 24 Surfer Format 100 30 Surfer Format 101 40 Surfer Format 102 13. MASTER JUDGING SHEETS 104 1. Heat Sheet 104 2. Tabulation Sheet 105 Additional photographs Will H-S -WSL / Andrew Shields / Blainey Woodham / Glen Elliott www.surfingaustralia.com 3 4 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 5 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 Kim Crane National High Performance Director Anna Walker General manager Participation/Community Sam White Chief Of Finance/Operations Beau Brenchley Head of Events 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 Coordinator Sam Walkerdene Junior Digital Content Producer PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY Simone Haugh Program Manager Women’s Surfing Corrine Baldock Community Partnerships Manager Dion Atkinson Learning and Development Content Manager Colette Nielson Learning and Development Project Manager Jarrod Davis Team support Coordinator 6 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 Dion Atkinson L & D Content Manager Beau Brenchley Head of Events Glen Elliott National Contest Director & Judging Director www.surfingaustralia.com 7 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 8 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 9 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.