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SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK 2017 Cover and Inside photos: ASP Will H-S MASTER JUDGING SHEETS TABULATION SHEET TABULATION www.surfingaustralia.com 93 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 18 1. Event Staffing 18 2. Recommended Event Equipment and Services 22 3. Australian School Surfing 24 5. COMPETITION RULES 26 1. Surfing Australia Events 26 2. Heat Timing and Wave Counts 26 3. General Rules 28 4. Event Commentary and Announcements 29 5. Protests 31 6. Wave Maximums 31 7. Wave Tabulation 32 8. Ties 32 9. Surf Team Competition Rules 33 www.surfingaustralia.com 1 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 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 43 1. Judging Criteria 43 a. Standard Judging Criteria 43 b. Longboard Judging Criteria 43 c. Logger Criteria 43 d. Prone Bodyboard Criteria 44 e. Dropknee Bodyboard Criteria 44 f. Aerial Event Judging Criteria 44 g. SUP Judging Criteria 44 2. Equipment Specifications 45 3. Scoring Guidelines 46 4. SUP Racing Rules 50 5. Judging Principles and Panel Selection Criteria 51 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 2 SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK 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 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 11. DRUG TESTING PROCEDURES & POLICY 75 12. COMPETITION FORMATS 76 Contest Formats Straight Knockout 50% Progression 6 Surfer Format 76 8 Surfer Format 76 12 Surfer Format 76 16 Surfer Format 77 24 Surfer Format 78 32 Surfer Format 79 48 Surfer Format 80 64 Surfer Format 82 Second Chance Formats – Single Elimination 6 Surfer Format 84 8 Surfer Format 84 12 Surfer Format 85 16 Surfer Format 86 20 Surfer Format 87 24 Surfer Format 88 32 Surfer Format 89 13. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS 90 14. MASTER JUDGING SHEETS 92 1. Heat Sheet 92 2. Tabulation Sheet 93 Additional photographs Will H-S -WSL / Ethan Smith - SNSW / Steve Robertson - WSL / Glen Elliott www.surfingaustralia.com 3 4 Photo: Ethan Smith NSW 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 97 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 Strengthen our sport and connect with all surfers. VALUES Real: We live the surfing lifestyle and we share the stoke. Progressive: We embrace change and value new ideas. Trustworthy: We deliver on our word and exceed expectations. Respectful: We appreciate the history, culture and tradition of surfing. www.surfingaustralia.com 5 2. NATIONAL & STATE OFFICE CONTACTS HEAD OFFICE Ph: (07) 5599 3800 | Fax: (07) 5599 5097 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.surfingaustralia.com Suite 215, The Strand, 72-80 Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225 PO Box 928, Coolangatta QLD 4225 Andrew Stark Chief Executive Officer Chris Symington General Manager Sport Development & High Performance Jake White General Manager Partnership & Events Andy Rosenberg General Manager of Digital Peter Lonergan Financial Controller Beau Brenchley Events Manager Danielle Hankey Partnerships Manager Blainey Woodham Communications Manager Lachlan McKinnon Digital Content Producer Matt Baker Production Coordinator Kristin Whitfield Executive Assistant to CEO Nimai Strickland Digital Content Producer Jim Hughes Sport Development Manager Courtney Bell Surf Groms Manager Tameka Mallon Partnerships Coordinator Amy Fortescue Office Administrator Harry Triglone Digital Content Producer 6 SURFING AUSTRALIA RULE BOOK NATIONAL & STATE OFFICE CONTACTS JUDGING DIVISION Glen Elliott National Contest Director and Judging Manager HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE Ph: (02) 6671 0000 | Fax: (02) 6674 8907 7 Barclay Drive, Casuarina Beach NSW 2487 PO Box 1613, Kingscliff NSW 2487 Shane Slape High Performance Centre Manager Cameron Mills High Performance Centre Coordinator Andy King National Coach Josh Secomb Strength and Conditioning Coach Clancy Dawson High Performance Coach Samba Mann High Performance Coach SURFING AUSTRALIA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Andrew Stark Surfing Australia CEO Jake White General Manager Sponsorship & Communications Beau Brenchley Events Manager Glen Elliott National Contest Director & Judging Manager Adam Yates State Representative & CEO Surfing QLD SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA Blair Semple National Secretary 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 at the Technical Committee meeting 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 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 the first round. In subsequent rounds any “no-show” competitors will be credited with last place in their heat. No reserves can be accepted for any position in any round if the “no-show” situation arises. 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.