Proposal 13: Revise 2C.1.3 Starter [ Revision 3 ]
Committee: TrackSubmitted on 2023-07-24
Status: Passed on August 08, 2023
Background
Currently, the rules for the starter specify the task of explaining race rules, but this should not be a general task of the starter to explain the rules because it has the potential to hold off the procedure at a competition and it should be the responsibility of the competitor to inform himself about the rules before the race starts.
A new paragraph 4 has been added for another important aspect: Ensure that the starter also has all riders in view.
Proposal
Revision of the Rule: (As PDF Version with changes highlighted)
Note: Paragraph 2 corresponds to Proposal 8 in both versions; if this is not accepted, the old wording will be kept. The subject of this proposal is only paragraph 4!
Old Rule:
2C.1.3 Starter
1. The Starter starts races and calls riders back in the event of false starts. The Responsibilities follow from the text in 2B.7.2, Starting and 2B.7.3, False Starts.
2. If a verbal (spoken) count is used, the time between (the start of) each of these elements must be the same, and should be approximately 1 second. Starters should practice this before the races begin. Timing of the count is very important for an accurate start. This count are to be given in English at Unicon or international competitions. At other competitions, English is optional.
3. The Starter checks riders for correct unicycles and safety equipment and will remove from the starting line-up any riders not properly equipped to race, including riders with dangerously loose shoelaces.
4. The starter explains race rules.
New Rule:
2C.1.3 Starter
1. The Starter starts races and calls riders back in the event of false starts. The Responsibilities follow from the text in 2B.7.2, Starting and 2B.7.3, False Starts.
2. If a verbal (spoken) count is used, the time between (the start of) each of these elements must be the same, and should be approximately 1 second. Starters should practice this before the races begin. Timing of the count is very important for an accurate start. This count is to be given in English at Unicon or international competitions. At other competitions, English is optional.
3. The Starter checks riders for correct unicycles and safety equipment and will remove from the starting line-up any riders not properly equipped to race, including riders with dangerously loose shoelaces.
4. The starter has to take a position for the start from which he has an unobstructed view of the riders and the start command and signal can be easily perceived by the riders.
Body
Further information can be found in the corresponding discussion 57
In the linked PDF version hopefully all changes are highlighted: red and crossed out means this part is omitted, blue and italic is new.
References
Discussion
View DiscussionChange Log:
- Revision 3 changed by Jan Vocke (27 Jul 03:55)
Changed "This count are to be given in English [...]" into "This count is to be given in English [...]"
- Revision 2 changed by Jan Vocke (24 Jul 14:49)
Spelling error corrected
- Revision 1 changed by Jan Vocke (24 Jul 14:43)
Votes on this proposal:
3 out of 5 voting members have voted.
Agree: 3, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.