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Bulletin

Title: 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper

Date: 14 February 2018

Document ID: 06 , 2017/18

Department: Surf Sports

From:

David Somers, Sport and Development Officer Email: surfsports@slswa.com.au

Audience: Club Administrators, Club Junior Surf Sports Officers, Team/Age Managers, Competitors and Officials

Summary: This bulletin outlines event and general competitive conditions for affiliated clubs for the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper events.

Action: Clubs are to note event dates and competitive conditions for the season’s Championships events.

Events Event date Entries close Late entries close

Pool Rescue Championships R&R Championships Nipper State Championships

Occurred 1 July 2017 10 March 2018 SNSLSC 16-18 March 2018 SBSLSC

Tues 6 March 2018 Thurs 08 March 2018

Wed 7 March 2018 Mon 12 March 2018

Bulletins Binding on Members Amendments, alterations, interpretations or other changes to SLSWA regulations shall be advised to Members of the Association by means of Bulletins approved by the Chief Executive Officer. Affiliated Clubs shall take reasonable steps to distribute information in the Bulletins to Individual Members. Such inclusions in the Bulletins are binding upon all Members.

These championships will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the SLSA Surf Sports Manual 35th Revised Edition and subsequent amendments. The latest version of the Surf Sports Manual can be downloaded from the SLSA Members Portal. It is most important that the information in this Bulletin is brought to the attention of all Carnival Officials, Team Managers, Coaches and Competitors. Non receipt of this Bulletin will not be taken as an excuse if a Club, Team or Individual does not comply with the requirements outlined in this and other Bulletins and Circulars.

James O’Toole Chief Executive Officer

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CHECKLIST The following checklist has been designed to assist Club Surf Sports Officers complete the necessary entry requirements for members wishing to compete at the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper. 1. INFORMATION

Ensure all the information contained in this document has been read thoroughly and the conditions for entries have been adhered to.

2. ENTRIES

On-line Entries Entries for 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper are available on www.mybeach.com.au using the Carnival Manager System. Upon completion of the above, the following is to be undertaken:

• Endorse entries – through completion of the online process • It is the responsibility of the club to ensure the eligibility of members. Random eligibility checks will be

undertaken by SLSWA. • Clubs will be invoiced for entry fees.

3. READ CAREFULLY

C7 Penalties – Breach of Entry Regulations INDEX PART A: EVENTS

A1 List of Events A2 Qualification and Un-Restricted events A3 Program of Events

PART B: ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS B1 Proficiency of competitors

B2 High Visibility Lycra Vests B3 Restrictions and Proviso’s

B4 Sponsor identification PART C: ENTRIES

C1 Entry closure C2 Entry fees C3 Entries C4 Late entries C5 Declaration by Club President & Club Competition Officer C6 Competition Conditions C7 Penalties – Breach of Entry Regulations

NOTE I: Clubs who have outstanding financial debts with SLSWA exceeding more than 90 days will not be eligible to enter the Championships until that debt is cleared or on approval from the Chief Executive Officer.

PART D: EVENT INFORMATION

D1 Carnival Committee D2 Carnival Safety D3 Overseas/Interstate Competitors D4 Conduct and Discipline D5 Misconduct D6 Protests D7 Team Entries and Changes

D8 Substitution of Competitors D9 Replacement of Gear – Craft Events

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D10 Presentation of Medallions/Trophies D11 Theft D12 Beach Layout and Access D13 Parking D14 Gear Trailers and Craft Storage D15 Security D16 Club Tents and Spectator Viewing D17 Scrutineering D18 Marshalling D19 Event Time Limits D20 Jewellery D21 Administration Centre D22 Club Team Managers and Competition Officials Briefings D23 Competitor Identification PART E: HEALTH AND FITNESS PART F: COMMERCIAL AND OTHER IDENTIFICATION ON “APPAREL & EQUIPMENT” PART G: 2017 SUNSMART WA SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS, NIPPER TROPHIES & NIPPER AGE CHAMPIONS Part A: EVENTS These championships will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the SLSA Surf Sports Manual 35th Revised Edition and subsequent amendments. For any event to be contested at the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper, a minimum of three (3) teams and individual from two (2) different clubs is required. As such, for all events, medals will be awarded as follows:

(a) Three (3) or more competitors – Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals may be awarded. A1 LIST OF EVENTS

R & R EVENTS U13 2 Person R&R U11 2 Person R&R BOARD RIDING EVENTS U13 Male Surfboard Riding U13 Female Surfboard Riding WATER U13 Male Surf Race U13 Female Surf Race U12 Male Surf Race U12 Female Surf Race U11 Male Surf Race U11 Female Surf Race U10 Male Surf Race U10 Female Surf Race U13 Male Surf Teams Race U13 Female Surf Teams Race U12 Male Surf Teams Race U12 Female Surf Teams Race U11 Male Surf Teams Race U11 Female Surf Teams Race U10 Male Surf Teams Race U10 Female Surf Teams Race

MULTI-DISCIPLINE U13 Ironman # U13 Ironwoman # U12 Ironman # U12 Ironwoman # U11 Ironman # U11 Ironwoman # U10 Ironman# U10 Ironwomen U13 Male Board Rescue # U13 Female Board Rescue # U12 Male Board Rescue # U12 Female Board Rescue # U11 Male Board Rescue # U11 Female Board Rescue # U13 Male Cameron Relay U13 Female Cameron Relay U12 Male Cameron Relay U12 Female Cameron Relay U11 Male Cameron Relay U11 Female Cameron Relay U10 Male Cameron Relay U10 Female Cameron Relay

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BOARD U13 Male Board Race # U13 Female Board Race # U12 Male Board Race # U12 Female Board Race # U11 Male Board Race # U11 Female Board Race # U10 Male Board Race # U10 Female Board Race # U13 Male Board Relay U13 Female Board Relay U12 Male Board Relay U12 Female Board Relay U11 Male Board Relay U11 Female Board Relay U10 Male Board Relay U10 Female Board Relay BEACH All Age Mixed March Past U13 Male Beach Flags # U13 Female Beach Flags # U12 Male Beach Flags # U12 Female Beach Flags # U11 Male Beach Flags # U11 Female Beach Flags # U10 Male Beach Flags #

U10 Female Beach Flags # U13 Male Beach Relay U13 Female Beach Relay U12 Male Beach Relay U12 Female Beach Relay U11 Male Beach Relay U11 Female Beach Relay U10 Male Beach Relay U10 Female Beach Relay U13 Male Beach Sprint # U13 Female Beach Sprint # U12 Male Beach Sprint # U12 Female Beach Sprint # U11 Male Beach Sprint # U11 Female Beach Sprint # U10 Male Beach Sprint # U10 Female Beach Sprint # U13 Male 1km Beach Run U13 Female 1km Beach Run U12 Male 1km Beach Run U12 Female 1km Beach Run U11 Male 1km Beach Run U11 Female 1km Beach Run U10 Male 1km Beach Run U10 Female 1km Beach Run # Denotes qualification events

A2 QUALIFICATION AND UNRESTRICTED EVENTS

Qualification Events at the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper

a) Beach Sprint, Beach Flags, Board Rescue, Surf Race, Board Race and Ironman are pre-qualified events. b) Metropolitan Club competitors can only compete in these events if qualified through the 2018 SunSmart Nipper

Metro Qualifier. c) Country Club competitors can only compete in these events if qualified through the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life

Saving Championships, Country. Unrestricted Events There will be no restrictions placed on entries for R&R, March Past or 1km Beach Run at the State Championships. Clubs are reminded that in the interests of ensuring a standard of competition appropriate for a state championship that only suitably prepared competitors should be entered. Nipper Individual Qualification Event Participation Where events are contested by individuals at the SunSmart Nipper Metro Qualifier, it is the individual that will have qualified through to the State Championships. Should the individual withdraw from the championships, their position may be filled by reserves from the qualifying events. Reserves are selected at random. Competitors can only compete in their correct age group and are not permitted to compete in any older individual event. Nipper Team Event Participation Nipper competitors can only compete in team events in their own age group or in the age group directly above them i.e. U11 can compete in U11 and U12 but not U13. Where qualifying events are contested by Teams, i.e. Board Rescue, it is the Club that will qualify a Team through to the State Championships. The members of that team may change via substitution. See also Section D8. Under 9 competitors may only compete in U10 team events at the Championships and may only make up 50% of the team.

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Competitors stepping up age groups to make up a team cannot represent more than 50% of the members in that team. Eg. In an U12 Cameron Relay, only one or two U11 competitors can be in the team. Competitors stepping up age categories require their respective age group evaluations/awards but will not require those of the age category to which they are stepping up. The following team events have uncapped numbers of entries: Board Relay Surf Teams Cameron Relay Beach Relay

Combined club teams may be entered in accordance with the SLSWA Combined Club Teams Policy. A3 PROGRAM OF EVENTS A program of events will be available on www.mybeach.com.au under Surf Sports, Competitions, SunSmart State Championships by the end of February. Part B - ENTRY CONDITIONS B1 PROFICIENCY OF COMPETITORS

a) The specific requirements for competition are outlined in SLSWA Circular 19-1718 - Nipper Program Requirements 2017/18. Please Note: The Junior Activities Preliminary Skill Evaluation must be completed prior to the Junior Competition Skill Evaluation. This is a risk management issue and both evaluations must be entered onto Surfguard appropriately.

b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, SLSWA reserves the right to conduct a random detailed proficiency check of

entries, and under such circumstances, the selected clubs will be required to submit appropriate documentation to substantiate the current proficiency or qualification status of those members entered.

B2 HIGH VISIBILITY LYCRA VESTS The provision of a safe environment at all SLSWA competitions is paramount. All competitors in water-based surf lifesaving events held by SLSWA will be required to wear a high visibility yellow or pink lycra vest. Except where otherwise specified, vests must be worn by all competitors and handlers entering the water beyond knee depth. It is also an expectation that competitors warming up for events in the water prior to or during competition also wear the high visibility vests, this includes Beach competitors. TRAINING/WARM UP/SWIMMING BEFORE OR AFTER COMPETITION – Yellow or Pink Lycra singlets must be worn by anyone swimming before or after competition for training/warm up purposes. All participants wanting to enter the water, including but not limited to, competitors, Team Managers, coaches, officials and staff are recommended to bring old Lycra singlets from previous competitions for this purpose as additional Lycra singlets will not be distributed. B3 RESTRICTIONS & PROVISOS

(a) All events shall be contested by teams and individuals representing clubs. (b) Any withdrawal or replacement of a competitor or team shall be notified in writing to the Marshall by the

representative of the Club. (c) There are no patrol hour obligations for junior activity members to compete in the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life

Saving Championships, Nipper. B4 SPONSOR IDENTIFICATION It is also a condition of entry to the Championships that competitors may be required to carry sponsors logos/identification on craft, boats and equipment. However, if this occurs every effort will be made not to cover other signage, provided it does not conflict with the naming right sponsor of the Championships. For further information on sponsorship, refer to SLSA Competition Sponsorship Policy, accessible on the SLSA website.

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PART C: ENTRIES C1 ENTRY CLOSURE

(a) By entering using the online entry system the club declares that the proficiency and patrol hour aspects of all competitors on the entry forms are in accordance with the requirements of their membership categories. The Club Officer must also complete Appendix A – Declaration Form and return to SLSWA by close of entries. This should be faxed to 9207 6699 or emailed to surfsports@slswa.com.au.

(b) Any entries received after the closing date will be considered as late entries but only up to the close of late entries.

C2 ENTRY FEES

(a) The cost per competitor entered in these Championships is $35.00 each, irrespective of the number of events entered.

(b) There is no cost for Officials, Photographers or Handlers entered in these Championships. (d) Clubs will be invoiced accordingly for entry fees after the event. (e) Entry fees are non-refundable if members do not take part in these Championships or if events are subsequently

cancelled after commencement of the Championships. (f) All prices outlined in this Bulletin include GST.

C3 ENTRIES (a) Entries must be registered with SLSWA by 11pm, Thursday 08 March 2018 listing all competitors in individual and

team events. (b) Officials and photographers are required to be entered into the entries system as well before the close of entries.

Officials and photographers names will be removed from the entries system once we have the final numbers and clubs will not be charged for these members. This allows us to check their credentials before the competition.

(c) Each competitor entered must have completed a proficiency test and this will be detailed in the entries. C4 LATE ENTRIES

(a) Late entries will not be accepted after 11pm, Monday 12 March 2018. (b) Late entries will be charged the normal entry fee plus the late entry fee of $35.00 per competitor ($70 total). The

Club will be invoiced accordingly after the event. (c) Late entries of new members gaining their respective awards after the closing date of entries will not be

accepted.

C5 DECLARATION (a) It is a condition of entry that by using the online entry system, clubs declare that the competitors entered are

financial, proficient and satisfy the patrol requirements as detailed in this bulletin, and the entries are in all other ways in accordance with Association and Club regulations.

(b) As a condition of entry, all competitors agree to have any photography taken during the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper which is used for promotional material by SLSWA. This is in accordance with the SLSWA Surf Sports Media Policy. If a member wishes not be photographed for any reason, please communicate this to Chris Inglis at SLSWA prior to the close of entries of the Championships.

C6 COMPETITION CONDITIONS Competition conditions for all events not expressed in this Bulletin are set out in the 35th Revised Edition SLSA Competition Manual and any subsequent amendments.

C7 PENALTIES – BREACH OF ENTRY REGULATIONS It is mandatory that ALL competitors are listed in the Club’s entries. Entry of competitors who are ineligible due to non-qualification or proficiency, default of personal patrol hour obligations, or other breach of association or club entry regulations have penalties provided for as follows: THE PENALTY FOR BREACH OF ENTRY REGULATIONS FOR THE 2018 SUNSMART WA SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS, NIPPER WILL BE THE AUTOMATIC REJECTION OF ENTRIES FOR THOSE PERSONS FOUND TO BE IN BREACH OF REGULATIONS AND THE FORFEITURE OF THEIR ENTRY FEES.

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APPLICATION OF THE AUTOMATIC PENALTY WILL NOT PRECLUDE FURTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE ASSOCIATION AGAINST CLUBS OR OTHER PERSONS IF DEEMED APPROPRIATE IN THE CASE OF SERIOUS ATTEMPTS TO DEFEAT ASSOCIATION REGULATIONS. PART D: EVENT INFORMATION D1 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY TEAM (SET) The provision of a safe environment at all SLSWA competitions is paramount. SLSWA endeavors to ensure that the appropriate safety standards as set by SLSA are met at all junior and senior surf sports carnivals/championships, including the provision of qualified personnel, rescue craft and communications. Should an emergency situation arise during competition, correct control and discipline shall be maintained under the direction of the Competition Referee and the Emergency Services Officer. The SET, under whose directions shall be placed all matters relating to the actual conduct of the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper, will fulfil safety related operational, coordination and advisory roles at the event. The SET consists of the Event Manager from SLSWA plus volunteers appointed to the following positions: Championship Referee – TBC Deputy Referee – TBC Emergency Services Officer – TBC Water Safety Coordinator – TBC Powercraft Coordinator – TBC First Aid Coordinator – TBC The team will consult with Sectional Referees as appropriate and will seek advice from other relevant parties on safety issues as required. D2 CARNIVAL SAFETY Clubs wishing to enter the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper must supply power craft and water safety personnel on a 'pro-rata' scale based upon the number of competitors entered per club. Clubs must also supply First Aid personnel. This roster for the 2018 SunSmart WA Junior Surf Lifesaving Championships will be found on the bottom of each day’s event program on the SLSWA Website once released before the end of February. If an IRB, water safety and/or First Aid volunteer does not attend as required, the Club risks being ineligible to participate further in the competition until the matter is resolved. D3 OVERSEAS/INTERSTATE COMPETITORS Competitors from overseas/interstate Clubs wanting to compete in these Championships must apply to the Chief Executive Officer to do so. For consideration competitors must be affiliated with International Life Saving (ILS) to participate in the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper, however international or interstate competitors are not eligible for points or medals. If these competitors finish in a medal or point scoring position, the next placed ‘local’ competitor will be awarded the medal and points for that event. D4 CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

(a) SLSWA expects and requires of its competitors, officials and members generally, the highest standards of conduct and behaviour.

(b) These expectations and requirements are reflected under the rules for competitions in the SLSWA constitution, regulations and this bulletin.

(c) In the conduct of competition, situations may arise that may give rise to protests and/or appeals and/or disciplinary matters. Note: A fee may be imposed by SLSWA for an appeal.

(d) A competitor or team manager may protest or appeal a decision in the manner set out in this Section. (e) The official start of a competition is when a bulletin or circular is issued calling for entries to a competition. (f) The official completion time of competition is 20 minutes after the completion of the final event at the

competition. However, matters currently in train (i.e. protest or appeal or matters of “competing unfairly” shall continue to a final resolution, the result of which shall be considered as being within the official completion time.

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D5 MISCONDUCT Misconduct before, during and after the Championships, including tampering with signs, fences or PA system equipment will not be tolerated. Offending members risk disciplinary action. The Illicit Drugs in Sport Policy (SLSA Policy 6.23) addresses the out-of-competition use of illicit drugs, concentrating primarily on education, awareness and prevention initiatives. This policy is designed to help prevent the uptake of illicit drug use and reduce the drug-related harm to individuals, families and stakeholders of SLSA and the broader community. Consumption of alcohol is not permitted at Scarborough Beach within the competition, marshalling and spectator areas. Competitors and club supporters drinking in these areas will render their club liable to disqualification and further disciplinary action. A Carnival Disciplinary Committee will be appointed with powers to ‘cite’ or take whatever action necessary as a result of misconduct. Please refer to Sections 2.26 SLSA Code of Behaviour and 2.27 Abuse/Inappropriate Behaviour in the current edition of the Surf Sports Manual. D6 PROTESTS All protests shall be lodged with the appropriate carnival official in accordance with the procedures set down in the 35th Edition SLSA Surf Sports Manual, and shall identify the specific sections/ clauses in the Competition Manual upon which the protest is based. All protests must be submitted on the correct form. A copy of the form can be downloaded from the SLSA Member Portal. When lodging a protest form, you must quote the section, page, paragraph and item numbers from the SLSA 35th Edition Revised Surf Sports Manual which supports your protest. A fee of $220 cash will be charged to lodge a protest or appeal with the Appeals Committee. Should the protest or appeal be successful the fee will be refunded. An appeals committee will be formed after seeking expressions of interest and communicated in a later circular. Protest Categories Protests, which may lead to the imposing of penalties, fall broadly into the following categories:

(a) Protests arising from entry procedures or entry eligibility. (b) Protests arising from scrutineering or equipment eligibility. (c) Protests arising during participation in the competition and/or from a breach of rules.

Lodging a Protest The conditions relating to lodging a protest shall be as follows:

(a) A protest directly challenging a Finish Judge’s decision cannot be accepted. (b) A protest against the conditions under which a race or an event is to be conducted must be made verbally to the

Sectional Referee prior to an event or race (as appropriate) commencing. The Section Referee or appointed official shall then inform the competitors in that event or race, prior to its start, of such a protest. A protest against the conditions under which an event or race is to be conducted cannot be accepted if it is made at any time other than prior to the event or race.

(c) A protest (other than a protest under clause 14.3.2(b)) against a competitor or a team or against a decision of an official (including the declaration of a result) must be lodged verbally with the Section Referee within 5 minutes of the completion of the event or the announcement of the result of the event.

(d) A written protest must then be lodged with the Section Referee within 15 minutes of the verbal protest being lodged on the protest form provided by the Authority. Alternatively, if the Authority does not provide a protest form, a written protest on plain paper shall be acceptable.

(e) Where a protest is lodged, the result of the event shall be withheld until the protest is decided. If a protest is upheld, placings and trophies (where relevant or required) shall be varied according to the amended result.

(f) The result of the protest shall be noted on the back of the event result card or result records and also on the protest form.

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Protest Adjudication The conditions relating to the adjudication of protests shall be:

(a) Immediately after the correct lodgement of a protest, the Referee or the Sectional Referee may either adjudicate on the protest, as provided for in this clause 14.3, or refer the matter directly to the Competition Appeals Committee Convener for consideration.

(b) Where the Referee or the Sectional Referee considers (in their absolute discretion) that a protest is frivolous, or not of a serious nature, they may choose not to accept the protest.

(c) The assistance of video or other electronic aids may be used to consider protests. However the onus is on the protestor to provide proof of authenticity, and any viewing mechanisms, within 15 minutes of the protest being lodged with the referee.

(d) Where the Referee or Sectional Referee accepts the protest, they will adjudicate on the protest in such manner as they see fit having regard to the interests of the competitor making the protest, all other competitors and all officials in the event and also the conduct of the event itself.

(e) Where the Referee or Sectional Referee refuses to accept a protest or dismisses a protest, the decision may be appealed by the competitor to the Competition Appeals Committee. Such an appeal must be lodged with the Appeals Committee Convenor in writing within 15 minutes of the Referee or Sectional Referee advising the competitor of their decision.

Competition Appeals Committee

(a) The Competition Appeals Committee will deal with all protests referred to it by the Referee or Sectional Referee under Clause 14.3.3(a) and all appeals by competitors under Clause 14.3.3(d).

(b) In considering protests and appeals the Competition Appeals Committee shall allow all relevant Parties the opportunity to state their respective case and bring forward any relevant evidence to the Competition Appeals Committee. The Competition Appeals Committee will determine in its discretion who is a relevant Party for the purposes of this paragraph.

(c) The assistance of video or other electronic aids may be used to consider appeals. However the onus is on the protestor to provide proof of authenticity, and any viewing mechanisms within 15 minutes of the appeal being lodged.

(d) The Competition Appeals Committee shall consider the protest or appeal and make a decision. It may uphold or dismiss a protest or appeal. The Competition Appeals Committee may, in exceptional circumstances, consider whether the breach was “material” to the outcome of an event when making its decision to uphold or dismiss an appeal.

(e) The Competition Appeals Committee will advise the competitor and relevant parties of its decision and of any penalty (if relevant or appropriate) imposed. Reasons for this decision may or may not be provided. Note: If an appeal is upheld any appeal fee paid shall be returned.

(f) The decision of the Competition Appeals Committee is final and there is no right of appeal against that decision. (g) The Competition Appeals Committee may refer serious breaches of any SLSWA rule or regulation (including any

supplementary regulations) to SLSWA Management for further inquiry. D7 TEAM ENTRIES AND CHANGES Team changes/deleting competitors/adding an event for an existing competitor can be done on Carnival Manager until 11pm Tuesday 13 March. The composition of teams will be taken as they are entered. Please ensure that Team Managers have a copy of their entries. If there is any entry dispute the Team Manager will need to provide these as evidence. By pre-registering the teams, this saves time at marshalling and also enables us to produce accurate results for the team events post-event. If you are unsure of the make up of your teams, you can submit a team sheet at marshalling for that event however understand that this will slow down marshalling for that event and therefore slowdown the program for that arena. If the composition of a team is different from that entered then a new team sheet will need to be presented at marshalling. Subsequent changes are allowable as per the rules and must be accompanied by a new team sheet. Any alterations or changes to teams will require a new team entry sheet to be lodged with the area Marshall prior to the new team being permitted to start in the next round. Team sheets are located at the end of this document (Appendix B). Combined club teams may be entered in accordance with the SLSWA Combined Club Teams Policy.

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D8 SUBSTITUTION OF COMPETITORS In individual events there can be no substitution. Members shall compete in heats as drawn. In events where two or more persons comprise a team, substitution of up to and including all team members is permitted providing:

(i) Such club members must have already been registered as a competitor prior to the commencement of the championships (ie. cannot be a late entry). This is to ensure the competitor is eligible to compete with a current and proficient award relevant to their age group.

(ii) A competitor may be entered for more than one team in the same event provided that if the competitor competes in a round for one of the teams then that competitor is precluded from participating in any other team in that event at the same competition (except Handlers).

(iii) Any members of a team may be substituted into or out of any rounds of that event. In the event of a substitution the Marshall shall make a record of the names of all competing team members.

(iv) Any competitor who competes in one team in an event or is disqualified in that event cannot compete or be substituted into another team in the same event at the same competition.

Note: Members are reminded that they must compete under their own name and are not permitted to compete in the same event in different Teams. D9 REPLACEMENT OF GEAR –CRAFT EVENTS Sections 6.1(e), 8.2.1(c), 8.4.1(e), 8.5.1(f), 8.6.1(d) and 8.7.1(d) of the 35th Revised Edition of SLSA Surf Sports Manual refers to the replacement of gear including boards or other equipment during a race. Competitors are reminded that if replacement gear is to be utilised, it is the responsibility of the competitor/ team to ensure that any damaged equipment left in the competition arena does not impede the progress of another competitor/ team involved in the race. Any equipment utilised as replacement gear is subject to safety checks. D10 PRESENTATION OF MEDALLIONS/TROPHIES Championship medallions in gold, silver and bronze will be awarded to the first three (3) individual/team place getters in each event. A Presentation Steward will escort the three medallist to the nearest dais. Competitors will not be permitted to receive their medal unless appropriately dressed. Competitors must present themselves with Club Competition Cap and costumes only, however Club and sponsor t-shirts and rash vests are permitted for sun protection. If any athlete is required to report for another event before or during presentations, it is the clubs responsibility to send a proxy to marshalling. That event will be delayed until the presentation is completed and the area announcers will then coordinate the presentation. Please ensure that all three place getters are at the presentation area at this time in order to receive their medal. COMPETITORS NOTE: Your stand-in/proxy must remain until you return to the competition arena. In the event of a medal winner not reporting to the dais, the presentation will proceed. The missing medallist will be able to collect their medal from the appropriate presentation area any time during the day, however no additional presentations will be made. Please note there will not be a presentation for a single medallist. Any medals not handed out on the day will be posted to the recipient’s club before the end of March 2018. A full copy of the State Championship results will be available on the web, www.mybeach.com.au, by the Wednesday after the Championships completion. D11 THEFT Any person/ s found stealing signage or any equipment owned by Surf Life Saving WA or associated sponsors will be immediately reported to the local Police and that person/ s will be brought before the SLSWA Judiciary Committee. NOTE: Automatic disqualification from all Championship events will occur if any member is found guilty of theft.

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D12 BEACH LAYOUT & ACCESS The Championships beach layout is found on page 2 of the event program. BEACH ACCESS No unauthorised vehicles will be permitted on Scarborough Beach under City of Stirling regulations. ACCESS TO COMPETITION ARENA The only people permitted in the competition arena are:

(a) Active competition Officials (b) Active competitors (those in the marshalling area or in events) (c) Competitor stand-ins/proxies (these people must be wearing the competitors’ club cap in the marshalling area

and competition arena for identification) (d) Club Team manager (one per club - must present a SLSWA team manager’s pass) (e) SLSWA approved photographers

The Referee or Sectional Referee has the right to evict any person/s from the arena if the above access requirements are breached. Any person/s that breaches the above access requirement may be subject to disciplinary action. D13 PARKING Parking is as per the City of Stirling’s regulations. NOTE: The City of Stirling will be enforcing the parking restrictions throughout the weekend. Please abide by all regulations. D14 GEAR TRAILERS AND CRAFT STORAGE Gear Trailers are not permitted on the beach. One trailer per club can be parked in the marked areas on the event map. No cars are permitted to park in this area. No surf craft is permitted to be left unattended on the beach. Note: No responsibility will be taken for craft left unattended. D15 SECURITY There will be limited security on Friday and Saturday evenings. No responsibility will be taken for theft/damage of gear that is left unattended. Leave gear at your own risk. D16 CLUB TENTS AND SPECTATOR VIEWING Clubs tents are to be erected in the designated tent areas. There is no draw for tent positions. All spectators and competitors are requested to utilise all rubbish bins made available to ensure the beach remains tidy at all times and is left in pristine condition. Take out what you bring in. D17 SCRUTINEERING Officials reserve the right to scrutineer any craft throughout the championships, particularly for safety concerns. D18 MARSHALLING It is the competitor’s responsibility to report to marshalling within required timeframes, be ready to compete and to present themselves with their equipment and competition attire when called. Failure to comply with directions of the Marshall may render competitors liable for disqualification. The sound van will announce marshalling is open in an arena. Competitors are then required to be in the vicinity of each separate marshalling area as relevant when the call for starters is made by the marshal. Refer to section D7 with regards to marshalling for Team Events. Any competitors warming up after the start of the first heat must not interfere in any way with the conduct of any aspect of the competition.

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D19 EVENT TIME LIMITS All water events will be subject to a time limit. Such a time limit shall be advised to competitors prior to the commencement of the event.

• In the board relay, cameron relay events where the winning team is across the finish line, any other teams with members yet to enter the water may be withdrawn from the event.

• In board rescue rounds, once the first four place getters have been confirmed, any teams still on the water may be directed to paddle to the side of the course and return to the beach.

• In ironperson races, once the winner is across the finish line, any other competitor yet to enter the water for the final leg may be withdrawn from the event.

• In surf races, a time limit will be announced on the day and any competitor exceeding that limit may be picked up by the duty boat and withdrawn from the event.

Where practicable, disqualifications due to the time limit being exceeded shall be advised to the competitor by the Referee, Sectional Referee or the Course Judge-in-Boat. D20 JEWELLERY The removal of all jewellery and other body adornments will be in accordance with the rules. The sectional referee will have authority in ruling on this. D21 ADMINISTRATION CENTRE The SunSmart sound tent will be the primary administration centre for officials, photography register, results announcements, lost property and other administrative duties. Please refer to the Championships event layout map for the location of the sound tent. D22 TEAM MANAGER AND COMPETITION OFFICIALS BRIEFING A Team Managers and Competition Officials On-Site Briefing will also be held as follows; Day 1 – 4:45pm Friday 16 March 2018, Scarborough Amphitheatre. Day 2 – 6:45am Saturday 17 March 2018, Scarborough Amphitheatre. Day 3 – 6:45am Sunday 18 March 2018, Scarborough Amphitheatre. D23 COMPETITOR IDENTIFICATION Competitors will be allocated a registration number once entries have closed and these will be sent to clubs prior to the weekend. All competitors must have their registration number identified clearly on their upper arm or hands. For team events where a club has more than one team in the same heat/ final, distinguishing letters marked on the upper arm will be permitted. PART E: HEALTH AND FITNESS SLSA MEMBERS’ HEALTH

(a) Competitors and officials should realise the importance of fitness to undertake their respective activities and should seek expert advice on all aspects of their health before participating.

(b) Competitors and/or officials who suffer illness or injury should seek medical advice prior to participating or continuing with their activity.

(c) In addition SLSWA may, at its sole discretion, require a competitor and/or official to be assessed for physical and/or psychological fitness to participate to ensure that that an unfit competitor and/or official and/or SLSWA is not placed at risk.

(d) Members also have responsibilities under the SLSA Anti-Doping Policies. Members have a duty to avoid all prohibited substances and prohibited methods and should be aware of the Policy if medication is required. If appropriate, advice should be obtained from medical practitioners, pharmacists, the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority.

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PART F: COMMERCIAL AND OTHER IDENTIFICATION ON “APPAREL AND EQUIPMENT” The Chief Executive Officer or his representative, Carnival Referee and Sectional Referees, reserve the right to enforce the following from the SLSA Sponsorship Policy at the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper. No competitor, handler and/or Club is permitted to have any sign writing, logos or corporate ID on either clothing, competition apparel, gear, equipment or on the person in the competition arena (including marshalling and presentation areas) which is deemed not in “good taste”. At the conclusion of events, place getters may be offered items of apparel (t-shirt etc) identified with the sponsor, which they may be asked to wear during the presentation of medals. Every cooperation is requested in this regard and members should keep in mind that the involvement of sponsor’s help to curtail significant expenses that would otherwise need to be passed onto competitors and clubs.

(a) As outlined in the High Visibility Lycra Vests for SLSWA Competitions Circular, fluro yellow or pink lycra vests are a mandatory requirement for competitors in water-based events. No competitor will be permitted to participate in water-based events without wearing a vest. If wetsuits or other rash vests are worn by the competitors, the high visibility yellow or pink lycra vest must be worn as the top layer of clothing.

(b) CRAFT & EQUIPMENT BOARDS The front deck of boards will be the event sponsors signage area where a 33cm X 33cm (approx.) decal, etc, may be placed and the remainder of the surface area will be the owners.

(c) UNIFORMS LYCRA SINGLETS / FULL COSTUMES For beach events and events not involving the water, a club can display its own sponsors signage, once only, in a space not exceeding 15cm X 15cm. FULL COSTUMES In this context, means women’s costumes or R&R and March Past costumes. Again a club sponsor may be displayed once only in an area not exceeding 15cm X 15cm.

(d) MARCH PAST BANNERS Club sponsors can be shown once only on the banner in an area not exceeding 25cm X 25cm.

(e) BODY TATTOOS

Club sponsors can be shown once only on the body and limbs not exceeding 15cm X 5cm.

PART G: 2018 SUNSMART WA SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS, NIPPER TROPHIES & NIPPER AGE CHAMPIONS Official results will be made available from the Wednesday following the Championships on www.surflifesavingwa.com.au. Presentation of awards and trophies will be made at the conclusion of the Championships with the exception of the Nipper Age Champions which will be announced on the Wednesday following the Championships. Nipper Champion Club Trophy Presented to the Club with the highest total point score overall at the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper. Nipper Handicap Shield Presented to the Club with the highest total handicap point score overall at the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper, based on a handicap derived from an aggregate of the past three years overall pointscores.

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SunSmart Nipper Age Champions In addition to the champion club trophies, SunSmart Nipper Age Champions will be determined for each gender age group based on performances at the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper held on 16 -18 March 2018. The winners of each gender age group will be determined by tallying the number of gold medals won, with a higher weighting given to individual medals over team medals. In the case of a tie the determination will then be made based on the number of silver medals won (with weighting on individual medals), and then the bronze medals won (with weighting on individual medals). The 2018 SunSmart Nipper Age Champions will be announced on Wednesday 21 March and winners will receive a trophy.

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APPENDIX A DECLARATION FORM (Must be returned to SLSWA prior to the 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper close of entries)

Club Date

Team Manager – Name 2nd Club Contact – Name

Team Manager Contact Details Mobile Email

2nd Club Contact Details Mobile Email

How many competitors has your club entered at these Championships?

By entering these Championships, I certify that the dates of birth, the membership categories of all members entered via the online entry system have completed SLSA approved membership forms, are holders of the appropriate Awards, and comply with the other conditions of entry as set in the 2018 SunSmart WA Nipper Surf Life Saving Championship Bulletin. I also acknowledge that all concerned with the competition will be expected to comply with SLSA rules and regulations and with the requirements of the current edition of the SLSA Surf Sports Manual and any amending Circulars and Bulletins.

Club Sports Director:

Signature: Date:

Team Manager:

Signature: Date:

APPENDIX B

TEAM

ENTRY SHEETS 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper

CLUB:

EVENT

TEAM ID

(E.g. 1,2, 3 or A,B,C or Blue, Red etc)

NAMES OF COMPETITORS

1. ______________________ 4. ____________________ ( ) ( ) 2. ______________________ 5. ____________________ ( ) ( ) 3. ______________________ 6. ____________________ ( ) ( )

NB: Please provide details of position or discipline in brackets underneath names.

Eg Board 1 in Taplin event, or surf boat position, or relay position in accordance with numbering

TEAM MANAGER / OFFICIALS SIGNATURE:

TEAM

ENTRY SHEETS 2018 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Nipper

CLUB:

EVENT

TEAM ID

(E.g. 1,2, 3 or A,B,C or Blue, Red etc)

NAMES OF COMPETITORS

1. ______________________ 4. ____________________ ( ) ( ) 2. ______________________ 5. ____________________ ( ) ( ) 3. ______________________ 6. ____________________ ( ) ( )

NB: Please provide details of position or discipline in brackets underneath names.

Eg Board 1 in Taplin event, or surf boat position, or relay position in accordance with numbering

TEAM MANAGER / OFFICIALS SIGNATURE: