Arbitration

Arbitration Process

Occasional disputes are inevitable. Section 16 of the rulebook lays out the procedures for arbitration. If a competitor does not agree with a decision, they may submit an arbitration.

Important

While scoring calls (hits) may not be arbitrated, all other decisions may be submitted for arbitration. This includes penalties, both type and quantity.

Arbitration Committee

• The Arbitration Committee must consist of either 3 or 5 people.
• The Committee Chair must be assigned by the RM and must be a working RO.
• No member of the Committee may be involved in the arbitrated event.

Arbitration Fee

• The Arbitration Fee is $100 or the match fee, whichever is less.
• The fee may be collected by any means determined by the match staff, including electronically.
• Should the Arbitration fail (the competitor loses), the fee must be donated to a charitable cause.
• Should the Arbitration succeed (the competitor wins), the fee will be returned in full.

Download Form

Download Arbitration Form (PDF)

For the complete arbitration rules, see Section 16 of the Rulebook.