Cleaning up 2C.1.4 Finish Line Judge
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Section 2C.1.4 paragraph 3 does not actually describe a task of the finish line judge. Instead, it describes much more how to deal with dismounts on the finish line. I think it would therefore be more logical if the paragraph were assigned to rule 2B.7.3 The Finish.
Also, I think the phrase "These offcials must be appointed by the racing referee so they fully understand their crucial job." applies to all the judges mentioned in section 2C, so I wouldn't explicitly mention it in the description of the Finish Line Judge.
So what I think is left for the finish line judge is the following:
2C.1.4 Finish Line Judge
1. The Finish Line Judge determines whether riders cross the finish line properly, according to the rules.
2. In all races in which remounting after a dismount is allowed, one or more Finish Line Judges are required at the finish line to judge dismounts. The Finish Line Judges are the voice of authority on whether riders must remount and cross the finish line again. Any riders affected must be clearly and immediately signaled to return to a spot before the finish line, remount without overlapping the finish line, then ride across it again. The path for backing up must be made clear by the Finish Line Judge and may involve going around any finish line timing or optical equipment to prevent data problems for other riders in the race.
Furthermore, I would add that the finish line judges may also be given the task of documenting the finish line order. This can be necessary for example in non-lane bound races, because the start numbers are not visible on the finish image of the timekeeper and an assignment is not possible based on lanes.
3. The Finish Line Judge can be assigned the task by the referee to document the running-in order. At least two Finish Line Judges should be assigned for this purpose if necessary.
I would assign the current paragraph 3 of section 2C.1.4 to rule 2B.7.3 The Finish as already mentioned.
2B.7.3 The Finish
1. The finish moment is when the front of the tire crosses the finish. The exact location of the finish is the edge of the finish line that is nearest to the starting line. Riders are thus not timed by outstretched bodies.
2. At the finish moment, riders must be mounted and in control of the unicycle. "Control" is defined as follows:
(a) in regular races: the rider has both feet on the pedals; or
(b) in one-foot races: the rider has one foot on a pedal; or
(c) in wheel walk races: the rider continues to wheel walk.
3. In races in which remounting after a dismount is allowed (800m, Relay, etc.), in the event that a rider does cross the finish line but not in control, the rider must back up on foot, remount and ride across the finish line in control. In races in which remounting after a dismount is not allowed, the race may not be continued and will be considered as not nished (DNF - Did Not Finish). ### Same sentence as in Dismounts - so delete it here!? ###
4. When a rider dismounts while crossing the finish line and has to back up, remount and cross the finish properly, it may happen that the first (illegal) finish is timed, and that this prevents the timing system from recording the time of the actual (proper) finish. (This may happen with a light beam finish timing system, or one based on chip timing. It will usually not happen with a modern slit camera system.)
If possible, the proper finish time must be reconstructed or estimated from whatever data is available, such as legitimate finish times of other riders in relation to the rider in question, video, photographs, or a "manual" reading from a running time display.
If it is in no way possible to assess an actual finish time, the rider's time will be recorded as 0.01 seconds faster than the next rider to cross the line after their remount and crossing. In this way, the heat finish order is preserved. If the rider in question is the last one on the track, the time recorded should be the best possible estimate of their actual time crossing the finish line after their remount.
Comment
As to your question in # # #: I'd rather avoid duplication if we can. Either place seems fine for that bold sentence.
Otherwise I'm fine with the new text. Note that another "fi" went missing (in your bold sentence).
Comment
It seems that there are no further comments on this and everyone agrees with the proposal - I would therefore prepare an official proposal.
I would leave the bold sentence out to avoid duplication with the rule about remounting.
If there are any comments, please let me know so that I can revise the proposal accordingly.
Comment
The review time of the proposal is now over and since there were no further comments or suggestions for improvement, I assume that all committee members agree with the proposal.
I will now open the voting and hope that all voting members of the committee will also participate in the voting.