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National Race Officials - Online Re-accreditation - Level 2

** This is an Open Book Exam **
Suggest having a copy of the AusDBF Rules of Racing and AusDBF Regatta Operational Guidelines including Roles and Responsbilities available. Questions are based on National Rules not State by-laws.

The on-line re-accreditation requires an 80% pass mark (23 out of 29)
Race Officials who pass will receive an automated notification via revSPORT and will be renewed for a further 12 months.
Race Officials who do not achieve the passmark will be contacted by the ROMP representative in your state to discuss options
Race Officials who would like to move up a grade, are encouraged to discuss options with the ROMP representative.

When completed, click the blue button at the end to submit your answers
1.Race Official Name
2.Provide email address
3.Provide mobile contact
4.Have you completed the required elearning modules and provided the PDF certificate to AusDBF/ROM
5.Have you completed requirement of officiating at two (2) regattas plus State Championships in the last 12 months?. If not please discuss with your ROMP rep
6.List the regattas you have officiated at and what roles you have undertaken in the last 12 months. Regatta name, regatta date, official role
7.Have you had your logbook signed off by the ROMP representative in your State?
8.Which Race Official is responsible for distribution of race results and race programs?
Both answers correct = 1 mark
9.Name four (4) tasks the Race Secretary is responsible for. 
Four correct = 3 marks / three correct = 2 marks / two correct = 1 mark
10.If a crew comes into marshalling wanting to withdraw from a race or change their crew list . What action can the Chief Marshall take? (which of the following statements is correct/incorrect).
Correct answer = 1 mark
Select Correct or Incorrect 
Note the change on their race program
Direct the club to Race Administration
Inform the crew they must race
Radio the update through to Race Secretary
11.Senario
One of the Marshalls in your team comes to you in your roles as Chief Marshall, as they have observed a competitor is having difficulty standing up and appears distressed.  What action would you take? In your answer please provide as much detail as you can
Maximum 4 marks
12.Are the following statements true or false? Highlight 'true' or 'false' for each statement. 
Four correct = 3marks, Three correct = 2 marks, Two correct = 1 mark
Select Correct or Incorrect
The Water Umpire is responsible for the supervision of 'ALL' crews moving on the course both before and after each race has finished. 
If an infringement occurs only raise the red flag at the end of the race.
If a capsize occurs, wait for the safety boat to attend the scene.
At the start of each race Water Umpire must position themselves at the 50m mark.
13.Which of the following statements is the definition of the ‘overlap’ required for right of way at the 50m mark prior to the apex in the 2000m turns race?
Correct answer = 1 mark
Select Correct or Incorrect
When the head of the dragon boat is level with the tail of the boat being overtaken
When the drummer of the overtaking boat is level with the sweep/steerer of the boat being overtaken
When the strokes are level with the bench ten paddlers of the boat being overtaken
When the head of the dragon boat is level with the steering arm of the boat being overtaken
14.Are the following statements relating to the 2000m turns race true or false?
Highlight ‘true’ or ‘false’ for each statement
All Four Correct answer = 3 marks, Three correct = 2 marks, Two correct = 1 mark
True or False
It is incumbent on the sweep/steerer, when not overtaking another boat, to maintain a distance of at least six (6) metres of clear water from the buoys marking the left (port) side of the course
Crews must maintain their racing line as they travel around the apex
In the 2000m race crews are seeded fastest to slowest. 
The 2000m turns race can take place in a clockwise or anti clockwise direction.
15.Senario
The Racing Serpents were assigned to boat 5 in race 12, however they decided to jump into boat 3 in race 12.  Explain why it is important for the Chief Boat Loader to ensure crews are loaded into the correct boats and races, and if they don’t, what impact this may have on results and the race program? In your answer please provide as much detail as you can
Maximum 4 marks
16.Which two (2) of the following Race Officials does the Chief Judge directly work with?
(tick against the relevant roles)
Both correct answers = 1 mark 
17.Name four (4) tasks the Chief Judge is responsible for?
Four correct = 3 marks / three correct = 2 marks / two correct = 1 mark 
18.Senario
In a race, the Racing Serpents and Happy Dragons crossed the finished line at what appears to be the exact same time. Upon reviewing the photo finish and enlarging the pixels, the image is distorted and unclear to determine whether Racing Serpents or Happy Dragons had the nose in front.  
What decision would you make? Explain what action you would take for a final and for heat/repchage. In your answer please provide as much detail as you can
Maximum 4 marks
19.When using radio communication which is the  most correct procedure? 
Correct answer = 1 mark 
Select Correct or Incorrect 
Have your mouth as close as possible to the radio microphone.
Press the talk button and immediately start talking.
State your position first then the name of the person you are wishing to communicate with.
State the name of the position you are wishing to communicate with, then state your position. 
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