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CHAPTER III. RACING ORGANISATION AND REGULATIONS OF THE COMPETITIONS 8. OFFICIALS IGRrrRI Depending on its nature and importance, an international Slalom Competition is managed by the following officials: 8.1. Competition Committee IGRI 8.1.1. Every international slalom competition must have a Competition Committee consisting of 3 members. Members of the Competition Committee must be IJSL. The organising Federation on the basis of nominations received from the participating Federations names the members of the Competition Committee. A participating 11 ICF Slalom Racing Competition Rules - Version 2003.01 - Issue date: January 1 .,, 2003 All types of C2 Minimum length 4.58 m minimum width 0.80 m 7.1.2. Minimum Weights of Boats (The minimum weight of the boat is determined when the boat is dry.) All types of K -I: 9 kg All types of C -1: 10 kg All types of C -2: 15 kg Note:- the spray deck is considered to be an accessory and not part of the boat. 7.1.3. All boats must have a minimum radius at each end of 2 cm horizontally and 1 cm vertically. 7.1.4. Rudders are prohibited on all boats 7.1.5. Boats must be designed to, and remain within, the required dimensions. 7.1.6. Kayaks are decked boats, which must be propelled by double bladed paddles and inside which the competitors sit. Canadian canoes are decked boats that must be propelled by single - bladed paddles and inside which the competitors kneel. 7.2. Trademarks IcRI 7.2.1. Boats, accessories, and clothing may carry trademarks, advertising symbols, and written text. 7.3. Requirements for ICF Canoe /Kayak Slalom Racing Competitions (Excluding Olympic Games) 7.3.1. The guidelines for any advertising material carried on the clothing and equipment of paddlers should be as follows: 7.3.2. All advertising material should be placed in such a way that it does not interfere with competitors identification and does not effect the outcome of the race 7.3.3. The advertising of tobacco smoking and strong spirit drinks will not be accepted 10 ICF Slalom Racing Competition Rules - Version 2003.01 - Issue date: January 1 .,, 2003 SLALOM 2003 28/1/03 11:00 Pagina 10 8.3.1 Only national federations are entitled to nominate candidates for examination. A fee of 20 US dollars per candidate must accompany applications. 8.3.2 The candidates shall not be younger than 25 years or older than 65 and have at least 5 years experience as "a National Official'. Their names are to be sent to the Secretary General of the ICF and to the Chairman of the Canoe /Kayak Slalom Racing Committee at least two months before the date of the examination. 8.3.3 A sub - committee of the ICF Canoe /Kayak Slalom Racing Committee consisting of two members, who are to be chosen from time to time, will hold this examination in conjunction with Olympic Games, World Championships. The examination will be carried out in one of the three official ICF languages and will be based on the knowledge of the ICF Statutes, the ICF Rules and practical experience. If a national Federation is asking for an examination at another date, the Federation concerned will cover the living and travelling expenses of the examiners. 8.3.4. Candidates, who have failed one examination, can enrol for another examination, but not earlier than the following year. Successful candidates will be issued with a valid card as an International Competition Official. The expense incurred by candidates in connection with the examination must be borne by their National Federation. 9. DUTIES OF OFFICIALS IrRI 9.1. The Chief Official directs the competition according to the rules. 9.2. The Technical Organiser is responsible for. Local preparations for, and conduct of, the entire competition. The installation and proper functioning of technical equipment requi - red for the competition. 9.3. The Chief Judge must ensure that the competition is run correctly in keeping with the competition rules. He applies the competition rules and may disqualify a competitor or grant a rerun. 13 ICF Slalom Racing Competition Rules - Version 2003.01 - Issue date: January 1 .,, 2003 Federation may not have more then one Competition Committee representative. The Representative of the organising Federation shall preside over the Competition Committee. 8.1.2. The Competition Committee receives protests concerning non - observance of the rules of competition and makes the final decision in the event of disagreement concerning interpretation of the rules. Decisions of the Competition Committee must be in accordance with ICF rules. The Competition Committee may disqualify a competitor for the entire duration of the competition. The Competition Committee decides on all questions raised during the competition that are not covered by the rules. In the event of a tie vote, the chairman of the Competition Committee decides. 8.2. Officials IrRI 1) Chief Official (IJSL) 2) Technical Organiser (IJSL.) 3) Chief Judge (IJSL) 4) Section Judges (IJSL.) 5) Course Designer (IJSL) 6) Pre Start Controller 7) Finish Judge 8) Time Keepers 9) Chief of Scoring 10) Starter 11) Boat Controller 12) Gate Judges 13) Safety Officer 14) Medical Officer* 15) Media Officer* * Only for World Championships and Olympic Games 8.2.1. Officials 1) to 5) must be IJSL. 8.3. Procedure for becoming an ICF Slalom Race Official (IJSL): tGRI The examination for international judges (IJSL) requires that the following conditions be met: 12 ICF Slalom Racing Competition Rules - Version 2003.01 - Issue date: January 1 .,, 2003 SLALOM 2003 28/1/03 11:00 Pagina 12 He /she prohibits the departure of competitors and of boats that do not meet the safety requirements. Any time lost because of the above goes against the competitor. 9.7. The Finish Judge determines when a competitor has finished the course and co- ordinates with the Starter. 9.8. The Timekeepers are responsible for keeping the exact time and for transmitting this to the Scoring Office. 9.9. The Chief of Scoring is responsible for calculating the results of the competition and publishing them. 9.10. The Course Designer is responsible for the design of the course and ensures that the course is maintained in its original design during the competition. The Course Designer is responsible for proper hanging of the gates and of the other installations and must always be ready to make repairs or adjustments as necessary. 9.11. The Boat Controller assures that the dimensions and the weight of boats in the competition conform to the rules and