rule changes ???

[phil p xxx]

:wavey:
Hey you guys, who are looking at the rule review.
do people need to know or remember all the guff at the start of the rule book ie. goal size, the ball, technical equipment,kayake sizes,paddle sizes,playing area,playing area????
would you not consult the book to see if there was a set hight above the water unobstructed if you where not sure or to make sure you where correct in your call?? i know you need to know the actual playing rules as this is happening as you ref, but the other stuff??? if i was not happy with the radius on the end of a boat i would check to see if i needed to measure it? there should always be a book on site one would think?
interested in peoples thoughts???
phil p xxx

[Juno]

Hi Phill, Sorry to do this to you, but as a teacher don't you tell your students to read things throughly.

Note that the section on Conditions for Play has not been included as there were no amendments in this section and I had to reduce the size of the file to attach it here.

This is from the post that Troy made when publicising the rule changes. :scratch:

[Unregistered]

yes did read it but still interested vin peoples thoughts on the matter ????

[vish]

Phil, I think your question is very interesting because in theory, the majority of those decisions about equipment and playing area need to be evaluated before the games begin. However, where equipment is concerned it does help to know those definitions because as referees, we have to know the basis for sending people off if their bumpers fall off the boats or their helmet isn't done up. It helps us to remain impartial if we have a reference to the actual rule, rather than basing our decision on sanctions we have already received or solely on experiencing the decisions or discussions of other referees...

Referees should have their own rule books at competitions. (unless you're an ICF referee, in which case there should be a single rule book with a communal forklift provided.).

I feel that the definition of the game is an important issue. The way we play in NZ is different in some ways to the rest of the world. If our definition is different, we can expect our game to evolve differently, particularly since we are an isolated island nation with a small population. Whether this evolution is successful or not can be tested against our performance in overseas competition. Anyway, we need to know what our game is here, and so do people visiting us to play. If we don't know what the game actually is, we can be less effective in our approaches to coaching the game, less effective in our analysis of the processes, and less likely to recognise flaws in our tactical or refereeing considerations. In short, the more you know about the foundation of the game, the better your chances of evaluating your performance and evaluating the effects of variations of the playing environment and tournament structure.

I love knowing the definitions of the playing area. As an example, by pointing out the illegal goal construction, poor lighting and unclear walkways as well as the illegal ceiling heights interfering with the game and even moving water that is strictly prohibited, you could quote Rule numbers on your ACC forms for your injuries...

[phil p xxx]

:kiss:
thanks vish, loved the bit about the fork lift. i agree with you but still think you would use the book.
luv phil p xxx