Jury Approvals
Jury approval requests
When clubs are acting as Organising Authorities (OA) for major championships, it is recommended that they empanel a protest committee or international jury of sufficient quality to officiate at that level of competition and gain approval to deny the right of appeal. Doing this ensures the best possible hearing decisions and enables determination of results immediately at the completion of the event.
There are minimum requirements of the personnel on protest committees at events where appeals are denied, and also international juries. Both approaches must be approved by Australian Sailing as the World Sailing Member National Authority (MNA).
- An international jury can be used at any event in accordance with rule 70.3(a).
- A protest committee can be used at events:
- When it is essential to promptly determine results for qualification purposes in accordance with rule 70.3(b), or
- That are open only to boats entered by a member of an organisation affiliated to Australian Sailing in accordance with rule 70.3(c).
Prior to making an application, OAs are required to check the rules regarding protest committee or international jury appointment and approvals under rules 70.3, 91(b) and Appendix N.
General principles:
- Australian Sailing retains the absolute discretion to grant, refuse or withdraw an approval.
- Denial of the right of appeal will generally not be approved for remote juries. There may be exceptions if:
- The majority of the panel members are on site.
- The most qualified and experienced panel members and its chairperson are on site.
- The nature of the event makes on site hearings impractical.
- If the application is approved the right of appeal is denied and advice of this shall be:
- Included in the notice of race or sailing instructions.
- Displayed on the event official noticeboard.
International jury minimum requirements:
- The Jury shall consist of a chairperson, vice chairperson (if desired), and other members for a total of at least five.
- A majority shall be International Judges.
- No more than two members shall be the same national authority.
- The Chair of a Jury may appoint one or more panels composed in compliance with the rules.
Protest committee minimum requirements:
- The protest committee shall consist of a chairperson and other members for a total of at least three.
- Minimum accreditations of:
- Two National Judges and one Regional Judge, or
- One International Judge and two Regional Judges.
- A minimum of 2 states or countries to be represented.
- For match or team racing events, umpires of the same level accreditation may be substituted for judges.
- Race officers in charge of course areas at such shall be as a minimum accredited National Race Officers.
How to find Jury members:
- Use the Officials Finder on the AS website
- Contact Australian Sailing staff
- Speak to the class association
Application timelines:
- Protest committees: at least one (1) month prior to the event
- International juries: at least three (3) months prior to the event
JURY APPLICATION FORM
Applications will be responded to within 7 days.
Approval will be in the form of a letter from Australian Sailing, listing the event name & dates.
The approval letter must be displayed on the official regatta noticeboard.
NOR and SI’s must include denial of the right to appeal in the event.
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