Posted by Anthony Hall on Mar 14, 2017; 2:26am
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/Proposed-rule-change-for-discussion-tp5709168.html

Hi All,

Thank you to those that read the proposed new rule book either on line, handed out at Batemans Bay or Canberra.

Most of the changes/corrections/suggestions have been of a simple administrative nature and have been adopted in to the draft.  This one however is potentially more than administrative.

A suggestion that I consider very worthy was made to me about a rule that incorporates a "spirit of the competition".  Much like a "Spirit of Cricket" or as used in Military Rifle events.  An example was made where there is no rule specifically excluding or restricting a spotter and coaching to some degree is therefore allowed....... but if an occasion occurred where several very experienced shooters were there calling conditions, winding the scope and calling when to fire....would that be "In the Spirit of Fly" ?  I think not....  There are things other than coaching that may be against the spirit of competition.... this is only one example.

The proposed change would be the bold section below (the rest already existed).

 
2.4.2      Sportsmanship
Competitors shall behave in a sportsmanlike manner as befitting membership of the SSAA. In the observation of any competitor behaviour that the Range Officer or match organisers deem contrary to the spirit of the event, the Range Officer shall caution the offender once, and, if there is any repetition of the conduct, the competitor may be asked to immediately leave the firing line and may also be disqualified.  Excessive coaching may come under this provision.
 
2.4.3      Behaviour
Competitors should refrain from boisterous conduct on the firing range during the conduct of an event.  A competitor failing to observe this fact will be disciplined by the Range Officer.  In the event of boisterous or unsportsmanlike behaviour by a competitor the Range Officer shall caution the offender once, and, if there is any repetition of the conduct, the competitor may be asked to immediately leave the firing line and may also be disqualified.  
 
Any disqualification made under 2.4.2 or 2.4.3 may be appealable under the procedure set down in Rule 2.8 for the Protest and Appeals Committee.
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Please take the time to comment either for or against this change.

Cheers,

Anthony