circumstances, case by case. At his discretion the Tour Manager/Representative
may consult with those qualified observers, (defined as off-duty judges, spotters or
other officials), who may have witnessed the incident in question
Judging performances will be kept on all judges by every event Head Judge and
passed onto the Surfing Australia Judging Manager for the evaluation of the
qualified judges
Judges must wait until the completion of the tabulators’ work before checking the
completed tally sheets
No judge of a Surfing Australia event may pass comment on a surfer’s chances in
any event, to the public, media, or other contestants, or that judge may be dismissed
from the panel and other action will be taken by the Board
A day’s judging is considered 8 hours from start of competition unless on hold. If
on hold the day begins at the original start time not actual start time. Judges will
only work for a maximum of 10 hours per day unless extra hours are needed due
to special circumstances and then only if agreeable with the judges. Overtime rates
will be applicable
See Event Staffing/Local Judging Panel in Event Structure for judging and
overtime pay rates
It is recommended that extra special events held at any competition event be run
at the end of the day and not during actual competition hours. If held during these
hours the judges are not obliged to judge them unless agreeable with the judging
panel. This does not include a final day team’s event
Computer operator hours, rates and conditions are described in the Surfing
Australia Events Manuals. (Manuals are available by contacting the National Office)
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