Posted by Dave Groves on Mar 23, 2017; 10:47am
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/Spotting-vs-Coaching-Proposed-wording-to-address-the-issue-tp5709184p5709207.html

Hi Dan, the rule is specific enough that if the spotter is doing something untoward and the RO isn't happy with it, what is happening  can be referred to the disputes committee. Putting it to the DC protects the RO from any perceived bias as they are usually competitors too.

As someone who administers these events in Canberra on behalf of the shooters I am comfortable that the distinctions I have drawn will be a good balance and could be understood by the majority.

For the most part if this stuff happens then a quiet word from the RO to the person involved referring them to this section of the rule book will fix the problem. If it continues then there are options to escalate the matter and if the people involved are silly enough to ignore a warning there are appropriate sanctions to be applied.

I hope to never have to refer anything like this to the disputes committee as that would mean I'm not enjoying myself and Rule 10 may apply!!

Cheers.

Dave