MCA Ch10 Flashcards
What are the main roles of race officials in managing races?
The roles include Referee, Chief Course Marshal, Race Director, and Competition Committee
What is the primary responsibility of the Referee?
The Referee supervises the general conduct of the race and has authority to interpret and enforce rules
What actions can the Referee take regarding rule infractions?
Assess penalties, pull riders outside time limits, and address protests
Who manages the operations of Course Marshals, Rovers, and Sweeps?
The Chief Course Marshal
What is the role of Course Marshals, Rovers, and Sweepers?
Increase safety and communication on the course and report infractions
Who is allowed to file a protest on race day?
Only a coach can file a protest; parents are not allowed to be involved
What must a protest assert?
A rule violation or an error or omission in the scoring
When must protests be filed?
Prior to the expiration of the protest period
What happens if no members of the Competition Committee are available for a protest ruling?
The Referee may defer the protest ruling until after the event
What are preliminary results?
Preliminary race results and penalty assessments posted online before being finalized
What must happen for results to be declared official?
Timely protests and opposition to penalties must be considered and ruled upon by the Referee
What is a challenge faced by MCA officials when ruling on protests?
They often have little direct, firsthand information regarding the incident
What is expected from student-athletes and their families regarding unfair results?
They should accept unfair results as part of the sport and demonstrate good sportsmanship
True or False: Threatening or bullying officials can lead to restrictions on a student-athlete’s participation.
True
Fill in the blank: The Referee has the discretion to make rulings on matters not directly addressed in the _______.
[rules]
