2014 PROPOSED UNITED STATES F2D FAI COMBAT TEAM SELECTION PROGRAM

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1 Academy of Model Aeronautics 5161 East Memorial Drive Muncie, Indiana (765) Voice (765) Fax (765) Competitions Fax PROPOSED UNITED STATES F2D FAI COMBAT TEAM SELECTION PROGRAM SECTION 1 - FORMAT 1.0 PURPOSE: The purposes of the team selection program are to select a three-man team of combat flyers to represent the United States in the FAI World Championship; to provide a list of alternates to back up the team in the event of withdrawal by any of the primary team members; and to collect funding for the team and their mechanics. 1.1 METHOD: The team and alternates will be selected by flying in a triple elimination contest. 1.2 ENTRIES: Any person with an AMA license who has lived in the United States for the past three years may pay the entry fee and compete. The participant shall not have represented a different NAC in any FAI air sport activities during the three years preceding the event. 1.3 PROGRAM AUTHORITY: Applicable rules and conduct for the complete team selection program and cycle, including the team trials, shall be in accordance with AMA by laws, AMA procedures governing the Academy s Sponsorship of FAI teams, the current FAI Sporting code, the latest approved F2D team selection program, and the AMA membership manual. 1.4 PROGRAM DURATION: This program will remain in effect until amended by majority vote of the Team Selection Committee in accordance with the timetable. 1.5 CD RESPONSIBILITIES: Prior to the team selection contest, the contest director is responsible to the chairman of the Team selection committee. When the contest commences, the CD is responsible to the AMA appointed jurist/jury. After the contest, the CD is responsible to the AMA Headquarters Competition Department As soon as possible, prior to the team selection contest, the CD shall submit to the team selection committee chairman and AMA Headquarters a proposed budget for expenses which are to be drawn from team funds. Depending on circumstances, these monies may be distributed in part prior to the team selection contest, and/or the budget may be subsequently amended.

2 1.5.3 The CD is also responsible to forward any unreturned protest fees (2.8e) to AMA Headquarters with the contest report of winners. SECTION 2 RULES 2.0 MATCHES: The individual matches of the team trials shall be run according to FAI combat rules as they stand on October 15 th of the even numbered year preceding the team trials. Example: October 15, 2012 is the freeze date for the 2013 team trials (2014 team selection program). 2.1 ELIMINATION SYSTEM: The FAI elimination system will be replaced with the following triple elimination system: 2.2 MATCHING PROCEDURES: Each round is randomly drawn. No matching of the same two pilots is allowed until absolutely needed at the very end of the contest. If a random draw produces a rematch, another name is randomly drawn to create the match If there are an odd number of competitors in a round, the "odd man" will be matched randomly with another competitor who is still in the competition at the conclusion of the round. This match can not generally be drawn until the round is complete since the population of competitors still in the meet may not be known until then The next round cannot be drawn until this match is flown since it may affect the competitors still in the meet. If the "odd man" is still in the meet, he is then also included in the next round drawing The first three rounds may also be pre-drawn while taking into account that there may be an "odd round match" after the third round is complete. Once past the pre-drawn rounds, you must generally wait until the matches are concluded and results known before drawing the next round A container of numbered ping-pong balls, or equivalent, will be used for the drawing. Each competitor will be assigned a number, and as a competitor is eliminated, his number is removed from the container. An automated system may be used, but must be designed so as to ensure that the draw is random The draw will also determine streamer color for each competitor. The first match number drawn will be one color (for instance, red) and the second number drawn will be the other (for instance, black). 2.3 FINALS STANDINGS: As flyers are eliminated, the CD or his appointed scorekeeper will begin to post the final standings from last place and working up to first place. Places will be determined primarily by the number of wins and secondarily by the least number of losses among those with equal wins. 2.4 TIES: Ties for significant places will be broken by flying additional matches among those involved in the tie, even if they have lost three matches.

3 2.4.2 As a minimum, ties for a place in the top three and the ranking of the top three alternates (4 th through 6 th place) will be flown off If three or more people are involved in a tie, the random draw, single elimination flyoff described in the FAI Sporting Code will be used to resolve the tie Tie braking matches will not result in any of the people being placed higher or lower than the places originally involved in the tie If some of the flyers do not choose to participate in the flyoff, they will be placed at the bottom of the positions involved in the tie, below all those who elected to fly Flyers who decide tied places by flipping a coin or forfeiting the match to another flyer will also be placed below those who actually flew matches At least the top ten entrants will be listed as team members and possible alternates. 2.5 START TIME: The time between the start of the matches will be not longer than 10 minutes. There will be no delays at the contestant s request. The officials have the option of skipping an entire ten minute period if necessary. If any flyer is scheduled to fly two consecutive matches, a ten minute period will automatically be skipped Matches will be flown in the same order they are scheduled by the random draw system. The order of matches will not be changed at the request of the contestants. 2.6 PROTESTS: Informal protests may be made verbally to the C.D. If the contestant is still not satisfied with the result of the informal protest, he may file a formal protest Formal protests must be submitted in writing and accompanied by a $50 protest fee. Upon payment of the fee, the C.D. will suspend the flying of any matches that depend on the outcome of the protest. The contestant must submit the written protest within 30 minutes of the posting of the fee The formal protest will be decided by a three man jury; the FAI Executive Committee shall appoint one jurist, this jurist has the authority to select additional jurors to resolve jury matters This jury will not include the C.D., the original judges, or persons involved in the protest. The goal is to create an independent jury. GUIDELINES: Jury members should not be of the same geographical area as those involved in the protest; should not be a participant not previously matched against either party involved in the protest; or in other ways have a personal interest n the protest outcome. It is recommended the jury secure as many of the actual facts as possible, and as such interviews with the CD, both parties in the protest and/or judges for both sides are in order. The answer is to be satisfied with the question of did or did not a judging error influence the determination of the match winner? The $50 protest fee is returned if the protest is upheld. Otherwise the protest fee will be deposited into the team fund for F2D.

4 2.6.6 The person against whom the protest is filed may submit a rebuttal or counter-protest without the payment of any fee within 30 minutes of the decision The decision of the jury is final with no appeal to any higher authority. 2.7 ITEMIZED SCORE: After each match, the scorekeeper will post an itemized score for the match. This score will include cuts, minutes and seconds of air time, the reason and amount of penalties, whether or not a flyaway (lines broken in the air) occurred, and any disqualifications. The score will be posted before the beginning of the next match in that circle A contestant must bring any arithmetic or factual errors to the attention of the scorekeeper before the start of the first flight of the next round. If the errors affect the outcome of the match the official results will be changed. No protest fee will be required. Once the next round has been drawn the error will be noted, but the no changes to the official scores or resulting matches will be changed. 2.8 WEATHER DELAYS: If foul weather prevents the contest from being completed on the original scheduled day, the contest will carry over to the next day. 2.9 TIE RESULTS : If a match results in a tie (according to current FAI rules) it will be reflown at the end of the round MATCH SCORING: Matches will be scored by not fewer than two pairs of cut counters/timers. Each pair will submit a written score to the scorekeeper immediately after the match The scorekeeper will compute the result of the match using each of the cut counts A minimum of two circle judges will be provided to watch the activities of each pilot and team of mechanics and assess penalties, carry extra streamers, etc The circle marshal will have the ability to impose penalties by his sole authority. Penalties will be turned in to the scorekeeper in writing at the end of the match with the cut count. The scorekeeper will assure that a contestant is penalized once and only once for each offense, whether it was observed by two or more officials. The same penalties will be used in computing all four possible scores The circle marshal will give the signal to start engines, time the 30 second start period, give the pre-launch time signals, signal the launch, and order the start and stop of combat. The four minutes match time will be timed from outside the circle and will begin at the circle marshal s signal to launch If the CD has good reason to differ from the operation directives as stated in 2.10 complete, he may change numbers and assignments of personnel if the contestants understand the changes. The CD must satisfactorily answer all concerns as to system and assignments.

5 SECTION 3 BUDGET 3.0 TEAM FUND: The official FAI Combat team fund will be held in escrow at AMA Headquarters. 3.1 PROGRAM PARTICIPANT: A program participant is defined as one who has participated in one or both of the last two selection cycles. These people automatically receive ballots and mailings. Each program participant must pre-register in a program by payment of $25 which will deposited into the team fund this payment will place him/her on the mailing list of the current program. 3.2 ENTRY FEE: The finals entry fee is $100 payable to AMA headquarters. (CAUTION: Allow 10 days for mail delivery.) An on-site entry (finals) fee shall be 2 times ($200) the early entry fee; the late entry will be allowed up to the pilot s meeting which is held the evening before competition; such fee shall be remitted to AMA HQ by the Contest Director. 3.3 WITHDRAWL: Program participants who withdraw from the finals after having paid the full entry fee may request and receive a refund of $25. The program entry fees are non-refundable. 3.4 ADDITONAL INCOME: Any additional income or donations will be contributed to the fund at AMA Headquarters. 3.5 EXPENSES: Team trials expenses will amount to no more than 25% of the money in the fund. 3.6 REMAINING FUNDS: After team trials expenses are paid, all remaining money will be divided among the three team members and the junior award winner If there is less than $2,400 in the fund, the junior award winner will be allocated $600 and the three team members will each receive an equal share of the remainder If there is more than $2,400 in the fund, the junior award winner and the three team members will each receive an equal share In the event that there is no junior award winner, funds allocated for the junior may be used by the team members The team members may use their share of the fund for any legitimate World Championship expenses. These expenses are limited to: a. Travel expenses not paid by AMA. b. Vehicle rentals. c. Excess baggage. d. Mechanic travel. e. Mechanic supporter fee. NOTE: AMA does not pay for model box transportation, uniforms, nor arrange for or pay for the transit of fuel. Team members who withdraw from the team must return to AMA any funds remitted.

6 SECTION 4 SCHEDULE (Guidelines) 4.0 BI-ANNUAL: The Control Line World Championships are held in even years, and the team trials/finals in odd years. 4.1 ODD/EVEN YEAR SCHEDULE: Three weeks before scheduled pre-contest meeting postmark deadline for all entries. Send entries to AMA HQ. Team trials will be held on a date determined by the Team Selection Committee. The pre-contest meeting is to be held at 7:00 p.m. the night before the first day of competition. First day of flying the first three or four rounds Second day of flying remaining rounds (not to exceed 10 hours of flying) Third day of flying remaining rounds (if necessary), weather day if required (Note: If the number of entrants exceeds 45, a third day of flying will probably be necessary.) Shortly following the finals, committee elections and critique of the team trials begin Even years: World Championships usually held in July/August Even year/ October/November: The committee reviews inputs and agrees upon a program format for the presentation to the participants Even year/ December: Program participants vote if necessary Odd year/january: Publish and mail to the participants the final approved program Even year/october 1: Deadline to receive AMA rules change proposals at HQ Annual/November 1: Deadline to receive FAI rules change proposals at AMA HQ. 4.2 PRECONTEST MEETING SCHEDULE: Attendance at the meeting is mandatory. (Note: In the advent of an extraordinary circumstance the CD may waive this requirement. However, the waiver must be made before the meeting begins and it is at the CD s discretion to grant or not grant an attendance waiver.) It is important that all contestants, mechanics, and officials attend the meeting to familiarize themselves with the organization of the contest and to have input into discussion of the rules and procedures. The meeting will not be repeated at the contest site. The Contest Director may hold a final briefing for his officials before the start of flying. Decisions made at the meeting will not be changed at this briefing. The following agenda items will be discussed: a. Introductions and opening remarks. b. Checking of AMA membership. Contestants must present their AMA membership to be included in the match drawing. Presentation of this will finalize entry and end the possibility of a partial refund. Contestants may withdraw at this time and apply for a partial refund of the entry fee. c. Announcement of team entries (if team entries are approved). d. Drawing of contestant numbers in accordance with the matching system. e. Selection of Jury. f. Explanation of contest procedures by the Contest Director. There will also be an opportunity for questions by the contestants with Rulings by the jury if required.

7 g. Explanation of FAI rules by the Contest Director. There will also be an Opportunity for questions by the contestants with Rulings by the jury if required. h. Closing statement and adjournment. 4.3 DINNER: Dinner may be served at some point in the agenda according to local arrangements. SECTION 5 CURRENT PLANNING 5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES: One person will be given the responsibility of organizing the current team trials. His/her responsibility will include: a. Flying site. b. Officials c. A Place for the pre-contest meeting. d. Equipment such as P.A. system, chalk lines, tables, chairs etc One member of the committee will be given the responsibility of providing trophies, plaques, souvenirs, merchandise awards, etc. The team will pay for small trophies or plaques for the winners. All other items will be provided only if they can be secured without cost to the team fund One member of the committee will be given the responsibility of providing the streamers. He will be reimbursed by the team fund Any site bids and volunteer officials will be referred to the committee member in charge of current plans. He will submit the proposal to the AMA HQ. AMA HQ will send to the committee members for a vote AMA guidelines require a vote of the Team Selection Committee to choose the site. If the committee has not reached a decision by March 31 of the team trials year, the decision will be turned over to the President of AMA for arbitration. SECTION 6 ADDITIONAL DUTIES 6.0 REVIEW: This committee will review proposals for FAI rules changes that are submitted by the program participants. The vote of the committee will represent the position of FAI combat flyers in the USA. 6.1 HANDLE PROPOSALS: One committee member will be appointed to handle these proposals. 6.2 ACCEPT RESPONSIBILTY: This committee will accept the responsibility for other needs that arise with respect to the FAI combat program. 6.3 NEGOTIATIONS

8 The chairman of the committee will be the spokesman for FAI combat in any negotiations with other control line team committees. SECTION 7 JUNIOR AWARD 7.0 AGE CLASSIFICATION: (Per Section B.3.4. of the current FAI Sporting Code) A competitor is considered to be a junior up to and including the calendar year in which he attains the age of 18. All other competitors are classed as Senior s. 7.1 ELIGIBILITY: All team trials entrants who possess a valid junior or senior AMA membership at the time of the team trials will be eligible for this award. This winner will be the contestant with the most matches won. In the event of a two-way tie, a single tie-breaking match will be flown. In the event of a tie between three or more flyers, there will be a single elimination flyoff with byes as necessary. 7.2 INVITATION: The junior award winner will be invited to accompany the team to the world championships. He will have the duties of assisting the team in any way he can, including pitting, setting up equipment, flying practice matches, or as required. He will have the same status on the team as the three mechanics funded by the team selection committee. 7.3 FUNDING: The junior award winner will receive a minimum of $600 from the team fund. If the amount of money available for team members exceeds $2,400, he will receive an equal 25% share with the other three team members. If the entry fees taken in from Junior/Senior entrants exceed either of the above figures, he will receive all the money taken in from Jr/Sr entry fees. (Also see 3.5c.) 7.4 ALTERNATES: The second and third place contestants will be alternates. If none of the top three take the trip, the award will carry over to the next program. If the winner also wins a regular place on the team or a job as an AMA funded mechanic, the award will go to the first alternate. 7.5 MATCHING: The Junior/Senior entrants will be matched the same as all other contestants.

The British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association National Open Paragliding Accuracy Championships 2015 LOCAL REGULATIONS

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