Competition
- On meet day, the head official is in charge, not the coach
- even on your home surface, the official is in charge from the time that they arrive until the time the event is over and the area has been cleared
- If you have concerns about the competition venue, air them
- approach the head event judge first
- If not satisfied with the resolution to the situation, ask for the head field judge or throws referee or field referee
- If you can help my marshalling people to keep them out of potentially
dangerous areas - DO IT!
- Work with the officiating crew in creating a safe environment for everyone
- When talking with your athlete, even in the unrestricted area, use the
"over the shoulder" method
- You never know when an athlete may lose control of the implement
- When the circle is closed, it's CLOSED!
- Don't try to throw from the pad or any other area when the circle is closed
- Officials may be taking care of something or attending to another matter. Don't assume anything!
- Don't warm-up in any area UNLESS it's designated for warm-up
- The extra circle or runway may pose a hazard to something or someone you had not thought of
