OFFICIAL KNEEBOARD COMPETITION RULES 2009

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BRITISH WATER SKI FEDERATION OFFICIAL KNEEBOARDING COMPETITION RULES 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION A.

Administrative Rules I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI.

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General Information Competition Entry Requirements Divisions of Competition Rerides and Protests Tournament Requirements Officials Equipment Safety Requirements Towboat Requirements Practice Prior to all Competitions Competition Registration Two Round and Elimination Competitions

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Tournament Rules I. II. III. IV. V VII

Open Division Slalom Event Trick Event Overall Flip Out Freestyle

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Appendices Kneeboarding Officials Listing BWSF Code of Conduct for Water Skiers Competitive Kneeboarding Records Slalom Scoring Diagram Official Slalom Diagram Towline Dimensions Note: This rulebook has been compiled from the current AKA Tournament rulebook with suitable adaptations to meet the requirements of competitive kneeboarding in the United Kingdom.

Edition 11 : January 2009

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GENERAL INFORMATION A. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES I. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.0. The purpose of these Rules are to help introduce BWSF members to the fun sport of competitive kneeboarding, provide consistent and fair standards for competitive events and to help educate kneeboarders on ways to have more fun and generally improve individual skills in kneeboarding. 1.1. The Kneeboard Working Group was established by the BWSF in 1991 to promote and encourage the development of competitive kneeboarding in the United Kingdom. In 1995 kneeboarding was formally recognised as the fourth competitive discipline and the National Kneeboard Committee ratified as a full sub committee of the BWSF. 1.2. Application The Rules set forth herein govern entry requirements and other administrative and technical matters for all kneeboard competitions sanctioned by the BWSF. 1.3. Exception to the Rules Where compliance to the rules is not feasible, the Chief Judge shall, with approval of a majority of the event judges, make the necessary change, inform each contestant, and send a report to the National Kneeboard Committee Technical Officer. Where the rules are definite and feasible, they will be used. 1.4. Interpretation of the Rules Questions of interpretation of the rules should be referred to the Chairman of the Kneeboard Committee when possible. In the interest of expediency, the Chairman may give his own interpretation, which shall be binding until the Kneeboard Committee have considered the issue. 1.5. Amendments to the Rules BWSF members are encouraged to participate and to let their ideas be known. The rules and information shall be updated annually by the Kneeboard Committee and any individual may submit suggestions in writing before November 1st each year. 1.6. BWSF official tournament rules will be used to supplement these guidelines. 1.7. All references in this rule book to his will imply his/hers or he/she. II. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS 2.0 General Qualifications BWSF membership with current fees paid is required of all entrants in BWSF sanctioned competitions before competing. A BWSF membership card must be presented as proof at time of registration. This requirement shall be considered satisfied if the competitor pays his membership fees before competing.

DIVISIONS OF COMPETITION

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2.1. Competitor/Official Disqualification (Conduct) The Chief Judge, with a recommendation of a majority of the event judges may disqualify a competitor or official who appears to be a danger to himself or the other competitors or officials during a competition The same action may be taken if any competitor or official indulges in unsportsman like conduct or displays any other actions considered detrimental to the skiers, the organisers, or the sport of kneeboarding. This includes the consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal substances during the competition. A competition includes registration, the competitor/officials meeting and ends when the Chief Judge announces the closing of the competition. III. DIVISIONS OF COMPETITION Competition for events will be separated into the following divisions as determined by the competitor's age on the previous December 31st the previous years standings list overall scores. Junior 1 14 years and under & based on a 14.5< formula to stay in junior 1 14.4> formula to be relegated to junior 2 Junior 2 14 years and under & based on a 14.5< formula to be promoted to junior 1 14.4> formula to stay in div 2 Open 2 15 years and older & based on a 17.5< formula to be promoted to open 1 Open 1 15 years and older & based on a 33< formula to be promoted to premiere div 16.5> formula to be relegated to open 2 Premiere 15 years and older & based on a 25.3< formula to stay in premiere div Formulas Formulas used are as follows Junior divisions, slalom score divided by 10, trick score divided by 100 added together gives formula score. Open 1 & 2 divisions Slalom score divided by 10, trick score divided by 100 added together gives formula score Premiere divisions Slalom score divided by 20,trick score divided by 100 added together gives formula score A competitor must compete in at least two competitions in one season for the standings list position to affect their divisional placement. In addition, Junior divisions, any competitors placed in the top four positions in slalom or tricks in the standings list will be placed in the first division. Competitors previously placed in Premiere Division will only be moved down to Open 2 Division if they have not competed for two complete seasons. Or their standing list trick score is consistently below 2300, at the discretion of the technical committee. Once placed, based on the previous years standings list, competitors will stay in that division for the season. Any junior moving up to Open division will be placed in Open 2 regardless of the standings list score. New competitors will be placed into Open 2 division but may be changed after participation in two open events at the discretion of the Technical Officer. In this case the competitor will be advised in writing. The divisional structure will be reviewed annually.

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The Rookie event will be structured to show fair play towards new kneeboarders, at the discretion of the technical committee boarders who score beyond the scope of the rookie competition may be moved up to junior 2 or open 2 subject to age after one competition. At the end of each season the technical committee will analyse rookie scores, boarders who score above 50 points in wake crossings and 100 points in turns will automatically be promoted to their respective divisions as per age, i.e. junior 2 or open 2. IV. RERIDES AND PROTESTS 4.0. Unfair Conditions When unfair conditions or a malfunction of the tournament supplied equipment occurs, which, in the opinion of a majority of the event judges adversely affects a competitor, he shall be granted the option of a reride only on the passes affected. When the condition gives the competitor an unfair advantage (i.e. slow speed/slalom), the reride is mandatory. 4.1. Reride Time Limits Rerides must be taken no later than five minutes after they are granted and may be taken immediately at the option of the competitor. If after the second reride in a slalom or trick pass, the competitor selects to take a five minute rest, the next competitor in order shall ski, and the reride shall be taken at the conclusion of the competitor's run during which the five minute rest period expires. TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS 4.2. Requests for Rerides Requests for rerides may be initiated by a judge for the event before the next competitor starts or may be initiated, as soon as possible, by the competitor. In any case the reride shall be decided upon before any further competitor starts. If in the opinion of the judges for the event, the request was not initiated as soon as possible after the competitor skied, the request shall be denied. 4.3. Equipment Sharing For the purpose of expediency no equipment will be shared by the competitors in the same division unless specifically agreed by the Chief Judge prior to the start of the tournament. (with the possible exception of bridles and/or handles) It is the competitors responsibility to retrieve his equipment at the conclusion of the competition 4.4. Protest Procedures Protest forms will be supplied by the competition organisers. Protests shall be made to the Chief Judge and shall be considered by the event judges. Protests must be in writing, giving the reason for the protest, be signed by the competitor and filed within 30 minutes after the results of the event are announced or posted and the judges scoring forms are available for inspection. 4.5. Protests Protests shall be considered only for the failure of the competition organisers to comply with these rules. No protest shall ever be considered on judgement decisions by judges. 4.6. Scoring Errors A correction of an error in the computation of scores shall not be considered a protest. Such corrections shall be made upon approval of the Chief Judge and Chief Scorer if requested within 30 minutes after the results of the event are announced or posted and the judges scoring forms are available for inspection. V. TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS

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5.0. General All BWSF sanctioned competitions must have at least one currently affiliated BWSF water ski club as the official organiser or co-organiser All participants must be current BWSF members. 5.1. Slalom Event Judges Boat Judge. One event judge shall ride in the tow boat. The boat judge shall judge whether the competitor passed through or missed the exit gates, (i.e.. calls both entrance and exit gates),and shall judge the credit to be received by the competitor for each buoy, and shall communicate his results to the scorer immediately after each pass. (i.e. first judge to call in results). The boat judge shall also observe the boat path. If any part of the boat deviates outside the bounds of the boat gates, the boat judge shall award an optional reride if the path of the deviation was a disadvantage to the competitor. If it was to the competitor's advantage, a reride is mandatory. Each event judge must continue scoring a run even though he feels the competitor missed a gate or buoy. TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS If a Boat timer rather than an automatic timing device is used in the slalom event, then the boat judge shall also communicate whether or not the boat speed was within tolerance on each pass. In a national championship event the boat judge must also record the split/full times for each competitor in each pass he is judging. Tower Judges. There shall be four event judges stationed in elevated observation points. If slalom judging towers are used, the judges shall be stationed with the best possible view of the course. Each tower judge shall independently judge the credit to be received by the competitor, and shall communicate his results to the scorer immediately after each pass. The entrance and exit gates shall be judged by the boat judge and the two judges with the best view. Each event judge must continue scoring a run even though he feels the competitor missed a gate or buoy. Timing at the third buoy in the slalom event is mandatory. Third buoy times may be given to the driver at his request. The third buoy time alone shall be used if the contestant's score for the pass is 2.5 or less otherwise the full course time alone will be used. However on passes of 13 mtrs. rope length and shorter both the third buoy time and the full course time must be within limits for scores of 3 or more buoys to be registered. The following table summarises the boat time and reride situations for line lengths shorter than or equal to 13 mtrs.

BOAT TIMES AND RERIDE SITUATIONS

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Line length 13 mtrs. or less TIME SPLIT OK OK OK F F F S S S

FULL OK S F OK S F OK S F

2.5 OR LESS ---OR OR OR MR MR MR

SKIERS SCORE 3-5 WITH MISS -MR OR 2.5 OR OR MR OR 2.5 OR MR MR MR

6 NO MISS -MR,2.5,GO UP --MR,2.5,GO UP -MR,GO UP MR,GO UP MR,GO UP

LEGEND OK = Good Time F = Fast Time S = Slow Time GO UP = Skier option to continue -- = Score stands OR = Optional Reride MR = Mandatory Reride • All equipment must be approved by the Safety Director prior to entering the water. TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS A mandatory competitors/officials meeting is required (30) minutes prior to the start of all competitions If the competitor/official or appointed representative is not present at the meeting, the competitor/official may be disqualified from the competition at the discretion of the Chief Judge. 5.2. Performance Records In any division, a slalom or trick score in a BWSF sanctioned competition shall be considered for a record if it equals or exceeds the official record set as of the prior year's nationals. Run offs or ties are used solely for determining placement and a score achieved in the running off of a tie is not considered for a record. Homologation of Slalom and Trick Courses Homologation of courses for BWSF sanctioned tournaments is not mandatory but the Chief Judge must be satisfied as to the accuracy of the courses both prior to and during the entire competition Measuring of official competition ropes, handle attachments and handles prior to the start of a competition shall be the responsibility of a Homologator assigned by the Chief judge. If a competitor chooses to use his own slalom handle attachment, it must be inspected, measured and approved by the Homologator prior to the start of the competition. In the event that a possible slalom record has been set, the Homologator must collect the rope and handle attachment used and measure them for accuracy. This must be done at the completion of the run or immediately after the determination that the run is indeed a possible record. Once measured the rope and handle may be returned to service in the competition. 5.5. Order of Contestants

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The order of contestants shall be announced prior to the start but not before the scheduled day of the competition. 5.6. Changes in Order of Contestants In the interest of expediency, a change in the order of contestants may be allowed by a majority vote of the judging panel. The change must occur prior to the start of the competition. 5.7. Competitors on Hand to Ski Any competitor who fails to be on immediate hand in condition to ski when the boat is ready for the competitor shall be disqualified for the remainder of the event. However the Dock Starter may grant up to one (1) additional minute of time for emergencies developing or discovered just prior to the competitors run. 5.8 Changes in Schedule of Events Changes in the schedule during the tournament shall be made only for weather, water conditions, safety, or a similar reason, and not for the convenience of any competitor. A majority of the judging panel must approve the change, and all affected contestants, or their representatives must be notified.

OFFICIALS VI. OFFICIALS 6.0. Chief Judge A Chief Judge will be appointed by the sponsoring affiliated club or organisers of the competition. For all competitions sanctioned by the BWSF the appointment of a Chief Judge must be concurred by the Kneeboard Committee in order to ensure that he has the necessary experience and skill. 6.1. Assistant Chief Judge An Assistant Chief Judge may be selected by the Chief Judge but this is not mandatory. 6.2. Appointed Judges The Chief Judge may choose Appointed Judges for each event, who may also serve as event judges. If no Appointed Judges are chosen the Chief Judge will act as an Appointed Judge for each event. 6.3. Event Judges Event Judges shall be chosen by the Chief Judge or by the Appointed Judges for their respective events. BWSF sanctioned competitions are required to have at least three Slalom Event Judges, three of which must be recognised as experienced by the Kneeboard Committee, and three Trick Event Judges. 6.4. Chief Calculator A Chief Calculator shall be appointed by the sponsoring affiliated club or organisers of the competition from the approved list with the approval of the Chief Judge. 6.5 Assistant Calculators Assistant Calculators may be chosen by the Chief Calculator if required who may not necessarily be qualified calculators. 6.6. Chief Boat Driver

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A Chief Boat Driver shall be appointed by the sponsoring affiliated club or organisers of the competition with the approval of the Chief Judge. 6.7. Event Boat Drivers Event Boat Drivers may be selected by the Chief Boat Driver as necessary. 6.8. Timers Timers for both the slalom and trick event shall be appointed by the Chief Judge. 6.9. Boat Judge in Trick Event The Boat Judge for the trick event shall be appointed by the Chief Judge. 6.10. Safety Director. A Safety Director will be appointed by the sponsoring affiliated club or organisers of the competition. A Safety Director is required at all BWSF sanctioned competitions.

EQUIPMENT SAFETY REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

6.11. Secondary Personnel Jetty Marshals and other secondary personnel (e.g. runners, etc.) shall be appointed by the Chief Judge from among volunteers who desire training in competition work. Volunteers must be members of the BWSF. 6.12. Separation of Judges Judges in both the slalom and trick event shall be sufficiently separated independent opinions.

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6.13. Disagreement In any disagreement among the Event Judges, the majority rules. All issues should be settled before the next competitor starts. If a decision cannot be reached by a majority of the Event Judges, the Appointed Judge will make the decision. If a decision cannot be made by the Appointed Judge then the Chief Judge will make the final decision. 6.14. Changing Officials At the discretion of the Chief Judge, any or all officials may be changed during a slalom or trick event. The event may be divided into groups to accommodate officials changing. The Chief Judge at his discretion, may also change an official at any point during the event. VII. EQUIPMENT SAFETY REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 7.0. General No competitor shall be allowed to compete or continue to compete, if in the opinion of the Safety Director and two thirds of the Event Judges, his competing would be a danger to himself or other competitors in the Competition. During the competition, the Safety Director, may at any time request the Chief Judge to halt the competition for a poll of the Judges in regard to any competitor's action or condition. 7.1. Flotation Devices

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All competitors must wear a flotation device that fits snug to the riders body. All flotation devices must meet one of the following requirements. * A WWSU approved vest or life jacket. * Any and all other vests must have a minimum of two buckles or locking devices. Buckles must be attached securely to the vest (i.e. snapped, sewn, etc.) The vest must also have enough buoyancy to float a competitor that is unconscious. * Any and all wetsuits with built in flotation must meet all of the requirements listed above. Wetsuits such as jumpsuits, barefoot suits, etc., do not have to have locking devices (buckles) * A competitor may be required to demonstrate the buoyancy of his flotation device to the Chief Judge or Safety Director. The Safety Director's decision is final.

EQUIPMENT SAFETY REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 7.2. Kneeboards * Kneeboards may be a maximum of 1.4m * 0.6m and a minimum of 0.9m * 0.45m at the longest and widest point of the kneeboard. * All kneeboards must float * Kneeboards must have no sharp edges or exposed corners or any additions or devices that may pose a hazard or potential danger to the kneeboarder. * All kneeboards will be subject to inspection by the Safety Director or a Safety Appointee prior to entering the water. * All after market prototype kneeboards, or any type kneeboards that have been altered in any way after manufacturing must be approved by the Safety Director prior to the start of the competition. 7.3. Bindings (Straps) * The binding may have no more than one side that is permanently affixed to the kneeboard. * The binding may have only one side that uses a : - buckling device - release device - or any device that acts as a permanent fixture * These devices must have no protruding or sharp edges. These devices must in no way pose a potential danger to the kneeboarder. * The side of the binding that is not permanently affixed to the kneeboard must be a hook and loop closure (velcro type) fastening device that is easily removable with one hand.

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7.4. Fins * Fins must be attached firmly to the kneeboard with not protruding or sharp edges. * Fins must not, in any way pose a potential danger to the kneeboarder. * All after market fins must be approved by the Safety Director prior to the start of the competition. Safety Director has final decision. 7.5. Tow Lines or Ropes Trick Event: * Only Poly-E and Kevlar ropes are allowable ropes for the trick event. * A single 12 strand polypropylene rope will not be allowed in the trick event. EQUIPMENT SAFETY REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS * An anti-recoil device, minimum of four feet in length, may be used in the trick event. The competition organiser is responsible for supplying the tournament tow lines or ropes and the anti-recoil device. * Contestants shall have the option of providing their own rope for the trick event. Slalom Event: * Any rope or handle that meets the same criteria as those approved by the WWSU will be allowed. * The competition sponsor is responsible for supplying the tournament towline or ropes and the antirecoil device if used. 7.6. Safety Boats At least one safety boat shall be used during all events unless a majority of the Event Judges and Safety Director agree that they are not necessary, in which case safety people will be positioned on shore. The suggested positioning of the boat or Safety people is: * Slalom event. Operating outside of course between plane of number 2 and number 5 skier buoys. * Trick and Novice Events. Operating outside of course buoys facing competitors during pass. 7.7. Safety Director A Safety Director is required at all BWSF sanctioned competitions. The Safety Director is responsible for being available at all times during the competition and can halt the competition if he feels that the basic safety practices are not being followed. The decision cannot be overridden by the Chief Judge. The Safety Director is responsible for communicating the following to all competitors and officials prior to a competition. * Where the "Safety Station" is located and all first aid equipment is readily accessible. * Where any safety hazards are located, such as shallow water, hidden rocks, etc.

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* Proper safety hand signals. The Safety Director must have radio communication available with the safety boat and chief officials at all times during the competition. Any and all equipment must be checked by the Safety Director prior to the start of the competition and may be checked again prior to entering the water. Any equipment that has been altered from factory production must be checked by the Safety Director prior to the start of the competition. This includes newly designed boards and prototypes. There will be at all times on site an approved safety team as per British Water Ski competition rules.

TOW BOAT REQUIREMENTS 7.8. Smoking Smoking is not allowed at any time in any official competition boat(s) (towboats or safety boats). VIII. TOWBOAT REQUIREMENTS 8.0. General Any type of boat is allowed, 5.3 to 6.7m in length, as long as agreed upon by the Chief Judge, driver, and event sponsor prior to the start of the event. Tow pylons are mandatory in all events. A high pylon of a proprietary make shall be provided for all trick events and may be used at the option of the Kneeboarder. A “fat sack” will be used to provide additional weight in the boat for all trick events with the exception to the junior divisions where no loading of the tow boat shall be allowed. Generally boats should preferably conform to WWSU Technical Rules. IX. PRACTICE PRIOR TO ALL COMPETITIONS 9.0. Practice sessions may be scheduled prior to all sanctioned competitions. X. NATIONAL COMPETITION REGISTRATION AND POLICIES 10.0. It is the sole responsibility of the competitor to adhere to the deadlines for submission of entries as published in the competition details. This includes the return of all fees and forms to the organisers. Acceptance of entries that are received after the published deadline will be at the discretion of the organisers. XI. TWO ROUND AND ELIMINATION COMPETITIONS 11.0. Two Round Competitions * Two round competitions must follow the same guidelines as all other competitions. * The scores will be tabulated on the best slalom and best trick run for overall points. 11.1. Elimination Competitions

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* It is the competition host's responsibility, in an elimination competition, to post the proposed elimination rules prior to the start of the competition, so that all rules and regulations are clearly understood by all competitors and officials. * Overall points for an elimination competition will be calculated by combining the highest slalom and trick scores.

SLALOM EVENT B. TOURNAMENT RULES I. OPEN DIVISION QUALIFICATIONS Currently no performance standards are required for any other division for entry into any BWSF sanctioned competition. II. SLALOM EVENT 2.0. Slalom Course A standard six buoy tournament slalom course will be used for the slalom event in a BWSF sanctioned competition. (see slalom course diagram I). 2.1. Slalom Buoys Slalom buoys should be of lightweight material with a smooth exposed surface. Buoys shall be fastened so that one half to one quarter of their volume is below the water level. 2.2. Slalom Pass A completed slalom pass shall be established when the competitor enters the course and passes around six consecutive buoys and proceeds through the end or exit gate. When a competitor successfully completes a pass, the boat shall make a turn and re-enter the course from the opposite end. The competitor shall continue in this manner until he misses a buoy or the exit gate, falls or until completion. i.e. Maximum of four passes for all divisions. Boat speed or rope adjustments will be made at the completion of each successful pass. 2.3. Entrance and Exit Gates The entrance gate in the slalom event is optional for all divisions. Except Premiere Division where compulsory. The exit gate is mandatory for all divisions. Failure to exit through the exit gate will end the slalom run for the competitor. 2.4. Handle Throw

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A competitor may refuse to enter the slalom course on the first (initial) pass by throwing the handle in the air before the entrance gate. He shall not be penalised for so doing. The competitor must be ready to ski immediately upon the boat's return. Should the competitor not be ready, he shall be disqualified from the remainder of the event. Once the competitor has passed through the entrance gate on his first pass, he may not refuse (throw the handle), on his own authority, to enter the course for the remaining passes.

SLALOM EVENT Note. Release of the handle during line shortenings will only be considered a handle throw if the competitor is not ready to ski immediately. Should the competitor not be ready, or if the release requires the boat to turn around and go back to the competitor, he shall be disqualified from the remainder of the event. 2.5. Maximum Number of Passes There will be a maximum of four (4) passes allowed per competitor in the slalom event for all divisions. 2.6. Slalom Scoring for all Divisions Except Premiere Division The buoys shall be worth a maximum of one (1) point, inner buoy. Two (2) points outer buoy. One (1) point shall be scored for rounding a buoy and crossing the first boat wake continuing towards the next successive buoy. The contestant must have the tow line in hand and be in good kneeboarding position when crossing the first wake to receive a full point. One half (1/2) point will be scored for rounding a buoy and turning towards the next successive buoy. Two (2) points will be added to each pass for successful entry into the course through the entrance gate. Points shall not be scored for the entrance gate if no additional points or fractions of points are scored after negotiating the entrance gate (see slalom scoring diagram II). 2.7. Slalom Scoring for Premiere Division The buoys shall be worth a maximum of one (1) point for the outer buoys. No points awarded for entrance gates although entrance gates are mandatory 2.8. Miss It is a miss to ride inside a buoy or outside an end gate or to ride over, straddle or jump a buoy or end gate buoy. But there is no penalty for grazing a buoy with the kneeboard or part of the body. "Riding Over" shall be defined as hitting a buoy with the kneeboard so as to move it significantly from it's position or temporarily sink it. Hitting a buoy less severely shall be considered "grazing". There is no penalty when the kneeboard leaves the water at the entrance or exit gates providing the kneeboard is between the gate buoys. 2.9. Fall

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A fall in the course or outside the course while the towboat is turning around for the return pass or during the unscored return pass before a reride, concludes the run at that point; but the contestant receives credit for points scored before the fall. If a fall outside the course occurs in the case of a reride, the pass that brought about the reride is scored as zero. The stopping of the boat in slalom to shorten the line will not be scored as a fall. 2.10. Rerides If the boat speed is too fast and the competitor falls or misses, the competitor shall have the option of a reride.

Slalom Event If the boat speed is too slow, a reride is mandatory. All rerides must be run in the same direction of the pass in which the reride was granted and at the same line length and speed. 2.11. Line Lengths A competitor may elect to start at a line length less than 23 metres. However, a competitor will be scored as if on a 23 metre line until maximum speed is reached. Tow line lengths are as follows: 23.00 m 18.25 m 16.00 m 14.25 m 13.00 m 12.00 m 11.25 m 10.75 m 10.25 m 9.75 m 9.25 m

(23m +- 30cm) (18.25m +- 15cm) (16m +- 15cm) (14.25m +- 15cm) (13m +- 7.5cm) (12m +- 7.5cm) (11.25m +- 7.5cm) (10.75m +- 7.5cm) (10.25m +- 7.5cm) (9.75m +- 7.5cm) (9.25m +- 7.5cm)

All subsequent take offs shall be made in 0.5 m increments. Handle attachment length 150cm +- 2.5cm 2.12. Slalom Speeds Division

Slalom Speeds

Juniors

23, 26, 29, 32 KPH max.

Open 2

26, 29, 32, 35 KPH Max.

Premiere and Open 1

29, 32, 35, 38 KPH Max.

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A competitor may elect to start at a speed faster than minimum for his division, but must complete a successful pass at the faster speed chosen to receive credit for buoys at slower speeds that were bypassed. The successful pass completed, plus the number of bypassed passes will be multiplied by the points scored in the successful pass to obtain a score up to that point. The boat speed shall be advanced by 3KPH on each pass until the maximum speed for the division is reached, at which time the speed will remain constant as the line is shortened in accordance with the table provided in 2.11.

Slalom Event 2.13. Timing The boat speed shall be checked on each pass by the boat timer using an approved stop watch. An approved automatic timing device may be used with a boat timer as back up. Where the time shows that the speed is slower than allowed, a reride is mandatory. Where a faster than allowed time is registered, the contestant must be given the option of a reride for that pass. 2.14 Slalom Times/Tolerances The following table shall be used to determine allowable times:

SPEED 23 26 29 32 35 38

FULL COURSE FAST ACTUAL 38.85 40.54 34.53 35.86 31.08 32.15 28.25 29.14 25.90 26.64 23.91 24.54

Distance Time = ----------Speed

SLOW 42.38 37.30 33.30 30.08 27.42 25.20

SPEED 23 26 29 32 35 38

THIRD BUOY FAST ACTUAL 16.36 17.06 14.54 15.09 13.08 13.53 11.89 12.26 10.90 11.21 10.07 10.33

SLOW 17.84 15.70 14.01 12.66 11.54 10.61

D (Metres) * 3.6 T (Seconds) =----------------------S (Kph)

2.15. Example of Slalom Scoring A competitor starts at 32 KPH in a division which has a maximum speed of 38 KPH. The line length is 18.25 metres. The competitor scores 8 points on his first pass with continuation. To compute the score at this point, the scorer would have to consider that pass as a long line (23m) pass, because the competitor was not at maximum speed. The scorer will compute 8 points for the pass, plus 8 points for the 29 KPH pass that was bypassed. The total score for the first pass will be 16 points. For the second pass the speed is raised to 35 KPH. The competitor again scores 8 points with continuation. The total score at the completion of the second pass is 24 points.

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For the third pass the speed is raised to 38 KPH (maximum speed). The competitor again scores 8 points with continuation. At this point the scorer would credit 8 points for the pass and also credit 8 additional points for the rope length of 18.25 metres for a total of 16 points. 16 points added to the previous score of 24 totals 40 points, which would be the total score at the completion of the third pass. If in this example, the competitor falls during the third pass at 38 KPH, 18.25 metres, the total score would be computed by adding the score of the third pass to the previous total score of 24 points that had been earned at the conclusion of the second pass.

SLALOM EVENT 2.16. Slalom Ties/Run Off Procedures In the case where a tie exists with competitors at different boat speeds, the competitor with the faster boat speed shall be declared the winner. If a tie still exists, the competitor with the highest consecutive buoys shall be declared the winner If a tie still exists, there will be a draw for the starting order and the competitors will start at the speed and line length at which the last outside buoy or gate was missed. The direction of the pass shall be the same as the first pass. In the event that this does not produce a winner, the Chief Judge, and Appointed Slalom Judge shall establish a means of determining the winner. Both competitors will receive overall points for the position for which they first tied in the event. 2.17. Damaged Equipment If a competitor notices that his equipment is damaged after a handle throw or during a run that leads to a reride, the event judges may grant him, upon immediate request, three minutes to repair or change the damaged equipment. If the competitor is not ready to compete at the end of the three minute period he shall not be allowed to continue in the event. If this occurs in the case of a reride, the pass that brought about the reride shall be scored zero. If it occurs in the case of an optional reride, the competitor will be credited with the score obtained with the score obtained in the run that brought about the reride.

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TRICK EVENT III. TRICK EVENT 3.0. Trick Course The trick course shall be marked at both ends by two buoys placed approximately 15 metres apart, and in a visually straight line. The first buoy approached will be the "may start" buoy and if possible will be yellow in colour. The second buoy is the "must start" buoy which should be red or orange in colour. The distance between the "must start" buoys shall be approximately 170 metres, thus making the entire trick course measure approximately 200 metres. 3.1. Trick Pass Each competitor will be allowed two (2) passes of twenty (20) seconds each in which to complete as many tricks as possible. Duplicate tricks are not allowed. Timing for the trick pass shall start: * At the competitor's first movement towards a surface trick after reaching the approximate position of the first or "may start" buoy. * As the competitor's board tip touches the wake to attempt a wake trick or wake jump after reaching the approximate position of the first or "may start" buoy. * If the competitor fails to make any move towards starting his trick run as he passes the "must start " buoy. A trick pass shall end when: * 20 seconds has elapsed from the start of the pass. * The competitor falls in the course. * A second fall, handle loss or handle throw occurs out of the course. * There is an inadvertent or deliberate release of the competitor by the release or the release person that was provided by the competitor. * Competitor supplied equipment fails and causes a fall. 3.2. Handle Throw Rule eliminated in 1993 rule changes.

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3.3 Fall The competitor is allowed one practice fall without penalty. If a second fall occurs before the start of the first pass the skier shall not be permitted either pass. A fall at the conclusion of the first pass after the audible device has sounded shall not be considered a fall while practising if it is apparent that the fall resulted from a trick that the competitor was attempting to perform in the first pass. If a second fall occurs before the start of the second pass the contestant shall not be permitted the second pass. The stopping of the boat at the competitor's request to adjust line length or to change kneeboards will not be scored as a fall. In the event of a fall, and the competitor is granted three minutes for equipment repair, the competitor shall receive no further passes if he is not ready to compete within three minutes from the time the towboat returns to pick him up. A handle throw without cause, as decided by a majority of the event judges, is considered a fall while practising. 3.4 Boat Selection The responsibility for deciding the boat to be used for the trick event rests with the competition organisers. 3.5. Boat Speed The contestant shall receive his choice of a constant speed through the course with not more than +- 1 Kph variation. He shall tell the boat driver and boat judge what speed he desires, or he may use the preparation time to set the speed before entering the course. The second pass may be at a different constant speed. The boat speed in tricks, assuming it is held within tolerance from shortly before entering the course is the competitor's responsibility. Boat speeds for both passes must be communicated to the dock starter prior to the competitor entering the water. 3.6. Event Judges There shall be three Event judges responsible for independently deciding the following: * Judgement regarding trick rules. * Deciding with respect to each trick if it was performed according to the rules for that trick. * Deciding if a trick is started after the beginning or completed before the end of the pass. * Deciding if a fall or handle throw has occurred. * If a reride is to be given when requested by the competitor.

3.7. Boat Judge In addition to the event judges, a judge shall ride in the boat. He shall check speeds, observe boat path, and stop the boat in the event of a dangerous condition. He shall be authorised to grant rerides for deviation in boat speeds and path, either at the competitor's request or as so noticed while observing. TRICK EVENT

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3.8. Official Timer. There shall be a timer on shore approximately in the centre of the course. Alternatively, there may be a timer stationed at each end of the trick course with devices which actuate a timing device located approximately in the centre of the course. 3.9. Rerides Boat Speed. A reride shall be granted if the boat judge or the boat driver observes the boat speed to vary by more than +- 1 Kph. Boat Path. A reride shall be granted if the towboat does not follow the boat path established for the tournament. Timing Devices. In the event the timing device should malfunction and the time is missed, a reride is mandatory. If a reride is granted the re ride shall be taken immediately. The reride shall be taken in the same direction as the pass affected. If more than one pass is disallowed for any reason, the competitor shall have the option of requesting a five minute rest before completing the run. If a competitor received less than 20 seconds, he shall be granted the option of a reride only on the pass affected. If the competitor received more than 20 seconds a reride is mandatory. 3.10. Damaged Equipment If a competitor notices that his equipment is damaged after a handle throw or a fall, the event judges may grant him, upon immediate request, three minutes to repair or change the damaged equipment. If the competitor is not ready to compete at the end of the three minute period he shall not be allowed to continue in that event. 3.11. Communication Between Passes Competitors in the trick event or other persons shall not communicate with the judge between passes for the purpose of determining whether a trick or tricks attempted in the first pass were scored. 3.12. Changing Equipment A competitor may elect to change boards after the first pass. The dock starter and towboat crew must be notified prior to the beginning of the first pass. It is the competitor's responsibility to ensure that the extra board is carried in the boat. 3.13. Scoring * A trick not completed before the end of the twenty seconds allowed shall not be scored. * A trick completed before the end of a pass shall not be scored if the competitor ultimately falls as a result of the trick, even if the fall is after the conclusion of the pass (sounding of the horn) * Only tricks listed in the rules will be scored in a tournament. * A 180 degree turn will be allowed between a basic trick and its reverse. A 360 degree movement, (trick or combination of tricks) will be allowed between a wake 360 back (WOB) and a wake 720 back (W7B) and their reverses. The basic trick and its reverse must be done in the same pass.

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Example: Executing the basic trick at the end of the first pass and the reverse at the beginning of the second pass is not allowed. 3.14. Trick Definitions * Surface Tricks. A surface trick, as the name implies, is done on the surface of the water either inside or outside the wake of the boat. The trick must be smooth and without hesitation. Example: A surface 360 front (O) would begin in the front kneeboarding position (facing the boat). A complete rotation of 360 degrees must be made, without hesitation, back to the start position. A 360 back (OB) would follow the same procedure, except the competitor would initiate the trick starting with the kneeboard in the backward position. (back to the boat) A 180 degree front to back (B) would start in the forward position (facing the boat), and rotate 180 degrees, without hesitation to the backward position. A 180 degree back to front (F) would start in the backward position (back to the boat), and rotate 180 degrees, without hesitation to the front position (facing the boat). * Side Slide (SS). In order to receive credit for a side slide, a competitor must hesitate before commencing the trick. Example: From the front position, turn 90 degrees to the right or left, return to the start position, hesitate, then proceed to the reverse side slide or another trick. * Wake Trick. A wake trick is performed in mid air, crossing the crest of the wake. To be a wake trick, the board must ramp up the wake, thus initiating clearance of the water. A wake turn not executed in mid-air but across the crest of the wake will score zero. * Air Trick. An air trick is done in mid-air but is not a wake trick. The air attained for an air trick must be a direct and immediate result of bouncing or porpoising the kneeboard and such air must not have been initiated off , or lift directly caused by ramping up the wake. * Rolls and Somersaults. There is no limit to the number of wake rolls and somersaults allowed in both trick passes, as long as they are not duplicated. Wake rolls and somersaults must be distinctly executed board to board. In the instance of a roll/fall into a surface roll or half roll, both the wake roll and the surface roll will not receive credit. The rotation of any roll (right or left) is determined by the kneeboarder's rotation (clockwise or anticlockwise as viewed from behind. Surface rolls, right or left may be done at any time in the sequence of a trick run. Surface rolls will receive credit only if the board completed a full continuous roll without hesitation. A wake roll is performed using the wake trick criteria from the standpoint of attaining lift.

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An air roll is performed using the air trick criteria from the standpoint of obtaining lift. A somersault front or back, must be executed vertically, end over end. The board landing must be flat and pointing in the same direction as the takeoff. A somersault, air or wake, is performed using the appropriate air or wake trick criteria to determine lift. 3.15. New Tricks The trick list will be updated annually to reflect any changes made by the American Kneeboard Association (AKA). 3.16. Trick Release The use of a trick release and a third person in the towboat is allowed. The release and release person must be provided by the competitor. Any inadvertent or untimely release of the competitor will be the sole responsibility of the competitor and will constitute a fall at that point. The release person shall be in the centre position of the front seat next to the driver. The trick release must be utilised if a trick release person is in the towboat. (i.e. the release person must have his hand on the release string or mechanism during the entire trick run.) The competitor supplied release person would subject the competitor to disqualification in the event he interferes vocally or physically with the duties of the boat driver or the boat judge. 3.17. Ties In the event of a tie in the trick event that would affect the awards positions, the competitor with the highest single trick pass would be declared the winner. If a tie still exists, there will be a draw for order and the contestants would have a run-off that would consist of one (1) twenty (20) second trick pass to determine the award winner.

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3.18. Trick Description and Values

DESCRIPTION Side Slide Reverse Side Slide Front to Back Reverse Front to Back Back to Front Reverse Back to Front 360 Front to Front Reverse 360 Front to Front 360 Back to Back Reverse 360 Back to Back 540 Front to Back 540 Back to Front 720 Front to Front 720 Back to Back Air Back Reverse Air Back Air Front Reverse Air Front Wake Back Reverse Wake Back Wake Front Reverse Wake Front Air 360 Back Reverse Air 360 Back Wake 360 Reverse Wake 360 Air 360 Reverse Air 360 Head Slam Wake 360 Back Reverse Wake 360 Back Surface Roll Right Surface Roll Left Back Roll Right Back Roll Left

CODE S RS B RB F RF O RO OB ROB 5B 5F 7F 7B AB RAB AF RAF WB RWB WF RWF AOB RAOB WO RWO AO RAO HS WOB RWOB SRR SRL BRR BRL

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S/HAND --1 1 1 1 3 3 BB BB 5 5 7 7 AB AB AF AF VB VB VF VF AOB AOB V3 V3 A3 A3 HS VOB VOB SR SL BR BL

POINTS 20 20 30 30 30 30 40 40 40 40 50 50 60 60 50 50 50 50 100 100 100 100 200 200 220 220 300 300 300 320 320 400 400 400 400

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DESCRIPTION Layout Front Roll Right Front Roll Left Front Somersault Wake 540 Back Reverse Wake 540 Back Wake 540 Front Reverse Wake 540 Front Back Somersault Invert Back Left Invert Back Right Invert Front Left Invert Front Right Layout Back Air Invert Right Air Invert Left Air Front Roll Right Air Front Roll Left Air Back Roll Right Air Back Roll Left Air Front Somersault Wake Front Somersault Back Air 540 Front Reverse Air 540 Front Air 540 Back Reverse Air 540 Back Backwards Back Somersault Air Front Somersault Back Wake 720 Back Reverse Wake 720 Back Wake 720 Front Reverse Wake 720 Front Wake 900 Back Reverse Wake 900 Back

CODE L FRR FRL FS W5B RW5B W5F RW5F BS IBL IBR IFL IFR LB AIR AIL AFRR AFRL ABRR ABRL AFS FSB A5F RA5F A5B RA5B BBS AFSB W7B RW7B W7F RW7F W9B RW9B

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S/HAND L FR FL FS V5B V5B V5 V5 BS IBL IBR IFL IFR LB AIR AIL AFR AFL ABR ABL AFS FSB A5 A5 A5B A5B BBS AFSB V7B V7B V7 V7 V9 V9

POINTS 400 450 450 450 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 550 550 550 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 675 675 750 750 800 800 850 850 850 850 1000 1000

Board Grabs may be added to any Wake or Air Trick. The addition of a grab does not represent a new trick and all current rules governing wake and air tricks remain applicable. A grab must be a ' clear and definite ' grab of the outer edge of the kneeboard, and in a location clearly visible to the event judges. The BURDEN OF VISIBILITY shall fall upon the skier, not the event judges. The duration of the grab must be sufficient to clearly show the action as a grab, not a touch or slap. Again, the BURDEN OF DURATION falls on the skier, not the event judges. The additional scoring is as follows: Wake spinning tricks = 25 points per trick Wake flips/rolls = 50 points per trick (includes layout and derived tricks) Air flips/rolls and spins = 100 points per trick For judging purposes the abbreviation 'G' shall be added behind the abbreviation for any trick where a grab was performed to the judges satisfaction. IV. OVERALL 4.0. Competitors in the trick and slalom events will be awarded overall points. Overall points are computed as follows: * The event winner will be awarded 1000 points. * Overall points for the remaining finishers will be computed by dividing the winner's score into each of the scores of the second through last place. The percentage arrived at, times 1000 will equal the number of points awarded to each of the remaining finishers. Example: The first place finisher in slalom scores 90 points. The second place finisher scores 70 points. First place is awarded 1000 overall points. The second place score of 70 will be divided by the first place score of 90 (70 divided by 90 = 0.780). Thus, the second place finisher would receive 78 percent of the 1000 overall points awarded to first place, which is equal to 780 overall points. * Overall points awarded in the slalom and trick events will then be totalled to determine overall division winners. * Competitors must score points in both slalom and trick events, in the same division, to be considered in the overall standings. 4.2. Ties In the case of a tie for overall, the total of the slalom overall points and the best of the two trick passes will determine the overall winner. If a tie still exists, an event will be drawn from a hat and the competitors involved will run-off to produce a winner. FLIP OUT V. FLIP OUT

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5.0 The flip out is a separate event that will include only two divisions, men and women. This event is not mandatory in a BWSF sanctioned competition and may be included at the discretion of the competition organisers. 5.1. Entry Qualification Entry into the flip out event is open to all age divisions The flip out event will not be computed in overall scoring for the British National Champion. 5.2. Object of The Flip Out Event and Scoring The object of the event is to do 10 flips of any variety in the shortest amount of time. Flips may be duplicated. There will be a time limit of 25 seconds per competitor. The competitor who successfully completes 10 flips in the shortest amount of time will be declared the winner. If no competitor has completed 10 flips within the time limit of 25 seconds, the one who has completed the highest number of flips in the shortest elapsed time will be the event winner. 5.3. Timing Time will begin when: The competitor's board tip touches the first wake after having reached the approximate position of the first ' may start ' buoy. Time will stop when: The competitor completes the 10th flip. Completion of the flip is defined as when the board contacts the water at the finish of a flip. A competitor falls. The time limit of 25 seconds has expired. Note: It is recommended that on those competitors that fall before completing the 10th flip, a time be taken. Thus if there would be a tie, for instance at 8 flips, the competitor with the lowest elapsed time would be the winner.

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6.0. The novice event consist of wake crossings 6.1. Turns The course used for a trick event is recommended, but not mandatory. The boat path shall be straight. Each competitor shall have 2 passes of 20 seconds in which to execute as many wake crossings as possible A pass begins: At the competitor's first movement after passing the "may start" buoy. If the competitor fails to make a move, time must start when the competitor passes the second "must start" buoy. A pass ends: When a competitor falls. When the allotted time of 20 seconds has expired. Each crossing of the boat wake will score one point. Crossing both boat wakes will score two points. Boat speed and rope length shall be the option of the competitor. ROOKIE EVENT A pass will begin: As the competitor's board tip touches the wake to attempt a wake jump after reaching the approximate position of the first or "may start" buoy. If the competitor fails to make such a move, time must start as the competitor passes the second "must start" buoy. A pass will end: When a competitor falls. When the allotted time of 20 seconds has expired Boat speed is optional with a maximum speed of 35 KPH allowed. Rope length is also optional, however, a recommended length is 14.25 metres. FREE STYLE EVENT As of january 2003 no freestyle event will be held at kneeboard events.

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Official Trick Course B Yellow Dimension A 175m (574’2”) (631’6”) B 15m (49’2 ½”)

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Yellow Upper 192.5m 16.5m (54’1 ½”)

Note: For tournament-supplied handle sections, the bridle length shall be 150 cm ± 2.5 cm (4’11” 1”) and the length of the handle shall be 30 cm ± 6 cm (11- 13/16” ± 2-3/8”) (see diagram). For skier-supplied handles the tolerance on the bridle length is + 2.5 cm/-10 cm (+1”/-4”).

Trick Speed Calibration Times Times for speedometer calibration at trick speeds are for the speed indicated from the slalom course entry gates to the third buoy (109 m). Mph Kph Ideal Tolerance 11 17.7 22.17 21.20-23.33 12 19.3 20.32 19.51-21.20 13 20.9 18.76 18.06-19.51 14 22.5 17.42 16.82-18.06 15 24.1 16.25 15.73-16.82 16 25.8 15.24 14.78-15.73 17 27.4 14.34 13.93-14.78 18 29.0 13.55 13.18-13.93 19 30.6 12.83 12.50-13.18 20 32.2 12.19 11.89-12.50 21 33.8 11.61 11.34-11.89

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Judges

Drivers All BWSF drivers plus:

Slalom Mark Garnett Tim Cooke Paul Cooke Dawn Garnett Mike Ellis Simon Lewis Jason Ellis Tricks

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Mark Garnett Tim Cooke Paul Cooke

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Brian Rook Mike Clarke

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Calculators Dawn Garnett Mark Garnett Tim Cooke Paul Cooke

Chief Judges Mark Garnett 01142 485791 Tim Cooke 01708 507983 Paul Cooke 01233 712435

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BWSF CODE OF CONDUCT FOR WATER SKIERS This document has been approved by the National Management Committee as a Byelaw of the BWSF Constitution. GENERAL This Code of Conduct is an addition to the BWSF Memorandum and Articles of Association. It is designed to secure the future well being of water skiing. Different aspects of the Code may have relevance to competitors, officials, administrators, and spectators involved in a water ski competition. The Code therefore applies to all these categories and should be understood by all concerned with competitive water skiing. The BWSF supports the Rules of Water Skiing as published for various disciplines by the International Water Ski Federation. All competitions organised in Britain under the auspices of, or in conjunction with the BWSF, shall be run according to the Rules of Water Skiing. This Code applies equally to all of the above named participants, whether they be involved in Tournament, Racing, Barefoot, Kneeboard, Disabled, Cable or any other division. Competitors may be deemed to be responsible for the actions of their nominated representatives. For the purposes of this Code, competitors,officials, and administrators shall be called 'participants'. IMAGE OF THE SPORT Participants must conduct themselves at all times in a way which brings credit to the image of water skiing in the eyes of spectators, the media, and sponsors. They must behave with dignity whilst at an event. They must recognise the legitimate interests of the media and make themselves available to meet reasonable requests for interviews, photo calls, and press briefings. They must recognise their responsibilities to sponsors and event organisers and meet reasonable requests to attend formal and informal functions associated with an event. They must recognise the benefits which accrue to the sport through sponsorship and ensure they make no remarks to the media or other individuals which may prejudice the sport. DOPING CONTROL IN WATER SKIING Drug abuse is strictly forbidden. Drug abuse is the use by, or distribution to, an athlete of certain substances which could have the effect of improving artificially the athlete's physical and/or mental condition and so augmenting his/her athletic performance. The BWSF Management Committee has agreed to actively take a stand against any participant who is found to be taking drugs which are illegal in British Law. In this case the parents of any participants suspected of taking drugs will be notified and efforts will be made by the relevant discipline committee to ascertain if the suspicions are true. Any interviews with the participant will be recorded in writing. The BWSF, through the facilities of the Sports Council, may carry out drug testing at competitions and during training. a. At competitions, all competitors are eligible for testing. Those to be tested will be selected by random draw, based on placing in event(s). BWSF CODE OF CONDUCT FOR WATER SKIERS

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b. In training only skiers who are named in a BWSF squad of any division will be tested. A random draw will be made of those squad skiers at the training venue visited. Once selected at either a competition or in training, any athlete must submit to a drugs test. Refusal to do so will be taken as if a positive result had been obtained and dealt with accordingly. Further, if an athlete withdraws from competition, after having been selected for testing, he/she shall be required to undergo testing. The finding of a banned drug or one of its major metabolites in a body fluid will constitute an offence and the offender will be penalised. Any person assisting or inciting others to drug abuse shall be considered as having committed an offence against the BWSF rules and shall be subject to disciplinary action. Skiers selected for any BWSF squad shall confirm their acceptance of these Doping regulations in writing. Failure to do so will result in the skier being removed from the squad list. PENALTIES The Management Committee shall determine the penalties for offenders when the circumstances of the case have been investigated. However, competitors are warned that offenders risk being banned for life. Copies of the procedure for drug testing and lists of banned and allowed substances are available from the BWSF offices on request. The BWSF Medical Officer, Doctor Philippa Roberts will also be pleased to advise you. COMPETITION WATER SKIING Competitors who enter competitions thereby accept all regulations associated with the event and shall subsequently comply with them. No competitor shall withdraw from an event after submitting an application to enter without the consent of the organisers. Such consent will normally only be given under the following circumstances. a. When the competitor has incurred injury or ill health after submitting the entry when they have a duty to advise the organisers as soon as possible. b. When the application to enter is rejected by the organisers. Organisers are entitled to retain entry fees of competitors who do not have consent to withdraw. All participants in any water ski event shall at all times comply with the technical rules governing that competition. Non compliance with the technical rules carries penalties as laid down in those rules. The following rules are taken from those of the International Water Ski Federation which apply to all British participants. A competitor who competes in a water ski competition not sanctioned by a National Governing Body of the IWSF shall not be eligible for any IWSF sancioned competition for a period of 18 months including one World Championships. Obligations of Competitors a. Competitors may not participate in competitions without the prior written consent of their Federation.

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BWSF CODE OF CONDUCT FOR WATER SKIERS b. Competitors selected by their Federation to compete in an International competition shall take part in that competition save only when a refusal follows immediately upon selection, this being in writing and giving valid reason to their Federation. c. In the case of an infringement sanctions varying from a written warning to temporary or permanent exclusion from IWSF activities may be applied by the appropriate authority. d. Competitors participating in any titled event under the authority of the IWSF or any other competition covered by the IWSF EAME Byelaws, accept them without restriction. Obligations of Officials Officials whether or not appointed to an event shall act in a proper manner in keeping with their responsibilities and positions. At all times they shall:a. Act impartially, completely disregarding nationality. b. Be in possession of and follow scrupulously and conscientiously all rules and regulations published by the IWSF/EAME/BWSF. c. Comply with the decisions of the Chief Judge and/or Jury taken within their authority. d. Make no personal comments either in private or in public on matters which are or have been the subject of discussion within the Jury. e. Uphold the authority and dignity of the IWSF/EAME/BWSF. f. Attend all events to which they have been appointed unless having given prior reasonable notice to the organisers. In the case of an infringement, sanctions varying from a written warning to temporary or permanent exclusion from IWSF/EAME/BWSF activities may be applied by the appropriate authority. Discipline Sanctions may be taken against participants who transgress the generally accepted norms of good sporting behaviour. Competitors may be held responsible for the actions of their family or representative(s). Such transgressions are in the following list which is not intended to be comprehensive:Violence or injury to others Theft Vandalism Verbal abuse or swearing, insulting or offensive words or behaviour Abuse of equipment Unsporting conduct Disputing decisions made by an official Substance abuse Disciplinary Action Failure to comply with these rules shall be subject to a disciplinary action varying from a written reprimand to temporary or permanent exclusion from the IWSF/EAME/BWSF activities. Disciplinary action may be taken by:The Management Disciplinary Committee The Divisional Committee The Chief Judge and/or Jury At competitions the Chief Judge and/or Jury has immediate authority to disqualify a participant from the competition after considering any representations the offender may wish to make. Such action taken by the Chief Judge and/or Jury shall have effect only at the time and place of the competition at which the infringement occurs and shall be limited to actions at that competition.

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BWSF CODE OF CONDUCT FOR WATER SKIERS A report of the complaint and the action taken shall be made to the relevant division Committee of the BWSF within 14 days. An infringement calling for action beyond that applicable to a competition shall be reported to the relevant divisional Committee of the BWSF within 7 days. Other or further sanctions may be applied by the revelant divisional Committee of the British Water Ski Federation after considering any representations the offender may wish to make. The Committee concerned shall afford the parties concerned an opportunity to atate their case which may include depositions from witnesses and other evidence. Action taken by the Committee shall be notified to the offender and the Management Committee as soon as possible. In the case of a more serious offence the divisional Committee shall refer the matter for action to a Disciplinary Committee nominated by the BWSF Management Committee. The Disciplinary Committee shall investigate the matter and decide what further actions need to be taken. Appeals In the case of a sanction taken other than at a competition the person concerned may have recourse to an Appeals committee. Appeals against decisions shalll be sent to the Chairman and Secretary of the BWSF within 15 days of receipt of the decision being contested. Appeals will be heard by an Appeals Committee. Disciplinary Committee As and when necessary, the Management Committee shall select a Disciplinary Committee of 5 persons. They shall not be members of the relevant BWSF Sub-Committee. Appeals Committee The Management Committee shall select an Appeals Committee of 3 persons for a two year period. They shall not be members of the Management Committee or any Divisional committee. In the case of a vacancy occurring the remaining members of the Appeals Committee will appoint a person to fill that vacancy for the remainder of the term. A member of the Appeals Committee personally involved in a dispute shall be replaced for the duration of the hearing. The remaining members of the Appeals Committee will appoint a person to fill the temporary vacancy. Decisions of the Appeals Committee are subject only to further appeal to the Court of Arbitration of the IOC. Sanctions Sanctions will vary in severity, but may include the following:Retrospective disqualification and removal of results from competition, league table and/or standings list and return of medals or prizes Removal of competitors licence for a set period A ban from competition for a set period Suspension A ban from membership of the BWSF A ban from eligibility for team or squad membership In the case of cash prize events, a fine may be levied Any other action deemed appropriate

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BWSF CODE OF CONDUCT FOR WATER SKIERS Arbitration The overall aim of these Rules is to avoid unnecessary conflicts within our sport by means of an agreed proceedure of unforeseen disputes in areas not covered by the existing rules. The points below shall not overrule, overlap or interfere with Statutes, Byelaws, Competition Rules or Disciplinary measures described elsewhere in documents adopted by the BWSF. The rules shall apply to, and settle, all issues or disputes extending across the boundaries between any and all of the parties mentioned below. Financial claims Alleged violations of Statutes, Byelaws and other official rules adopted by the IWSF/EAME/BWSF. Disputes over the interpretation of the same Disputes over alleged unfair or unsportsmanlike conduct Other administrative or organisational disputes The rules shall not apply to:a. Disputes over competition and disciplinary rules, or other subjects where full authority resides with the IWSF/EAME/BWSF b. Disputes within any single country c. Issues that are unrelated to the sport of water skiing d. Issues involving civil or criminal offences under the durisdiction of the law. Parties Concerned Committed by the Rules will be the IWSF, its Bureau, Executive Board, Councils, Commissions, Regions, Member Federations, Clubs, Individual Competitors and Officials. Also committed will be outside organisers of a competition, whether commercial or not and it will be the responsibility of the relevant Federation to see that this requirement is observed. Compulsory Arbitration If a claim or a dispute cannot be resolved by mutual agreement within 12 months of its origin, either party is entitled to demand a settlement by arbitration. The demand for arbitration shall be made by registered letter to the BWSF with a copy to the other party or parties. Initiation of Arbitration Arbitration may be initiated upon expiration of the said 12 months by any of the parties or by the BWSF Chairman with a copy to both parties involved. In case of urgency, arbitration may be initiated prior to the expiry of 12 months, provided the BWSF Chairman gives his consent in writing. Method of Arbitration Disputes that cannot be settled by agreement between the parties shall be referred to the Court of Arbitration for Sport of the IOC as a final authority. the judgement will have a definite and executory nature.

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