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National Race Officials - Online Re-accreditation - Level 3

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

The on-line re-accreditation requires an 80% pass mark (38 out of 48)
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/ROMP - https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/
5.Have you completed requirement of officiating at three (3) regattas, State Championships in the last 12 months and minimum of two (2 days) at AusChamps every two (2) years? If not please discuss options with your ROMP representative.
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.Name three (3) tasks the Chief Starter is responsible for Prior to race competition?
Three correct = 2 marks / Two correct = 1 mark
9.Are the following statements true or false? Highlight 'true' or 'false' for each statement.
All Three correct answer = 2 marks, Two correct = 1 mark
Select True or False
The Starter is responsible for the first 100m in a race.
The Starter is responsible for deciding on any false starts.
The Starter instructs the Water Umpire when to show a white flag
10.Verbal abuse between crews whilst under Starters orders will be dealt with by the Starter who may take the following action (pg 77). Highlight correct or incorrect for the following statements.
All Four correct = 3 marks, Three correct answer = 2 marks, Two correct = 1 mark
Select Correct or Incorrect
Award penalty points
Award penalty points and/or time penalties
Award time penalties
Issue one first warning to the person/s concerned and threaten disqualification from the event.
11.Scenario 
Using a free-standing start, the wind has whipped up and is pushing the crews across the course.  
What action can you take to line the crews up and start the race as quickly as possible? In your answer please provide as much detail as you can
Maximum 4 marks 
12.What is the correct penalty issued when a crew misses two (2) buoys during the 2km race? (R10.13)
(Highlight correct/incorrect)
Three correct answer = 2 marks, Two correct = 1 mark
Select Correct or Incorrect for each question
5 seconds
15 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
13.Name four (4) duties the Chief Water Umpire is responsible for?
Four correct = 3 marks / Three correct = 2 marks / Two correct = 1 mark
14.Scenario
As Chief Water Umpire at a regatta and there is a collision between boats and one of the boats capsizes.  
What action do you take?  In your answer please provide as much detail as you can
Maximum 4 marks 
15.Which of the following tasks is the Chief Official responsible for?                          Highlight correct or incorrect for the following statements - (R3.1)
All Four correct = 3 marks, Three correct = 2 marks, Two correct = 1 mark
Select Correct or Incorrect 
Observe and supervise the races and ensure the race program runs to schedule
Brief all the race officials and act as human resource manager if required
Chair the Competition Committee
Implement a risk management plan
16.Upon receiving a report of the threat of violence or actual violence occuring during the period of an event between any participants, the Chief Official will: (pg77)
(select correct or incorrect for each statement)
All Four correct = 3 marks, Three correct = 2 marks, Two correct = 1 mark
Select Correct or Incorrect 
Disqualify the person or persons concerned and the crew from taking any further part in the competition.
Report the matter to the Race Jury who will prepare a written report for the AusDBF Board.
Issue a fine to the offending crew equivalent of their race entry fee.
Issue a warning to the offending crew.
17.Boats have been dispatched from the boat loading area and travelling down lane zero. As Chief Official you observe one boat stop at a pontoon half way down the course which is partially out of sight from both finish line and start area.It appears that there have been some paddlers swapped without going through marshalling (R5.7). What should you do?
(select correct or incorrect for each statement)
All Four correct = 3 marks, Three correct = 2 marks, Two correct = 1 mark
Select Correct or Incorrect 
Allow the boat to proceed to the start line and race, then investigate after the race.
Radio to the Starter, and ask them to notify the crew, they will be checked against the crew list when they return to  boat loading after the race.
Radio to the Chief Marshall, and ask them to urgently send an official to where the crew seemed to be swapping paddlers
Radio to the Starter, ask them to check the names on the crew list and report back to the Chief Official prior to starting the race.
18.At boat loading upon returning from a race, a competitor makes derogatory and inappropriate comments to a female volunteer. She is visbily upset, and the incident is reported to you as Chief Official. What action would you take with both the volunteer and the competitor.
(select correct or incorrect for each statement)
All Four correct = 3 marks,  Three correct = 2 marks, Two correct = 1 mark
Select Correct or Incorrect 
Ask the Chief Boat Loader/Handler to provide a report, which may require you to discuss further.
Ask the competitor and volunteer to come and see you seperately to provide their version of events.
Remove the volunteer from boat loading immediately, ensuring they have support.
Disqualify the competitor from further competing for the rest of the day, if they are found to be in the wrong.
19.Scenario
You are Chief Official at a regatta, and due to poor weather, late arrival of safety boats etc, the race program is running an hour behind schedule including racing finals. You are aware you must finish racing by 5pm to be off the water by dark. What action can you take to pick up some time? 
Maximum 4 marks 

20.Scenario
Smoke haze has been settling all morning and by lunch time the air quality has deteriorated.  As Chief Official you have a decision to make about whether to proceed with the event.  
Which race officials and other event staff would you call upon for input? What variables would you consider when making this decision? In your answer please provide as much detail as you can
Maximum 4 marks 

21.Scenario
This race is a 200m heat with 6 crews. At the 100m mark Lane 5 loses control of their boat and t-bones Lane 6, removing their tail and pushing the boat into a 90 degree turn. As Chief Official, who do you consult for an opinion and what action might you take based upon the evidence given?
Maximum 4 marks 

22.Which of the following tasks is the Safety Officer responsible for managing?
(select correct or incorrect for each statement)
All Four correct = 3 marks, Three correct = 2 marks,  Two correct = 1 mark
Select Correct or Incorrect
Attend all Team Manager and Race Official briefings
Supervise the work of the water umpires
Conduct an audit at regular intervals throughout the day and report on any safety issues which need to be addressed
Ensure a Suitable number of trained rescue personnel and properly equipped rescue craft are available
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