e. There is to be a maximum of TWO photographers in the line-up during a heat. The
photographer cannot use hard boards and or similar for flotation. After checking in with
the Event Director and signing a waiver, if required, they can enter the water only during
assigned heats. It is stipulated that photographers wear a suitable helmet when filming
from the water. The Event Director and Head Judge can remove the photographer from
the water at any time if they deem fit. Priority will be given to recognised event film
crew.
f. Any surfer found colluding to fix heats or results will lose all competition points and
prize money for that event plus the possibility of further fines and disciplinary action.
4. EVENT COMMENTATORS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Event commentators must have an understanding of the basic rules and criteria. They
will never make judgments in regards to competitors’ scores or possible interference
scenarios. They can never announce approaching sets or any information that will
favour one competitor over another.
b. The commentator must give a five-second countdown at the beginning and end of each
heat. At the end of the heat once the countdown reaches zero, the heat must end. The
FIRST of two sirens must blow immediately as the commentator reaches zero. The end
of the heat is the start of the first siren. In case of technical problems with the sirens, it
is the commentators’ responsibility to issue some audible sound/comment to end the
heat.
c. In all heats and finals computer scores must be given throughout the whole heat. Heat
results for events where the computer system is operating will be announced as win/
loss points ratio, eg. 1st place on 15.25 points 2nd place on 12.35 points etc. Duri