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Re: Proposed rule change for discussion

Posted by Anthony Hall on Mar 16, 2017; 3:18am
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/Proposed-rule-change-for-discussion-tp5709168p5709179.html

Hi All,

Discussion is going well.  I have had several emails and phone calls in addition to what is on here.  It seems that the consensus if for something rather than nothing.  I have also taken a note from Peter Merrimans suggestion and added a possible tier of action (zero on the subject target) before disqualification.  Deliberate crossfires to an adjacent target to either help or hinder that competitor is another possible event covered under this clause (that would probably result in disqualification).

I think simply having the tool available to match organisers in the rules will be sufficient to ensure that it never progresses past a warning anyway.

Proposed wording is as below
2.4.2 Sportsmanship
Competitors shall behave in a sportsmanlike manner as befitting membership of the SSAA. In the observation of any competitor behavior that the Range Officer or match organisers deem contrary to the spirit of the event, the Range Officer shall caution those involved once, and, if there is any repetition of the conduct, the competitor/s may be asked to immediately leave the firing line and or the target being shot scored as a zero or the competitor/s may be disqualified. Excessive coaching or deliberate crossfires to gain an advantage may come under this clause.

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.

Cheers

Anthony