6.0 Protests and Disciplinary Action

6.0 Protests and Disciplinary Action
6.1 Protests
6.1.1 Any person(s) wishing to protest a violation of the Rules must do so immediately following the heat or run in which the alleged violation occurred. The protest may be verbal and must be accompanied by a fee of five pounds Sterling, which may be refunded by the Club in the event of the protest being upheld.
6.1.2 Any verbal protest must be confirmed in writing to the Rally Organiser within one hour after the end of the Event or Heat, whichever is first.
6.1.3 In the event of any protest or report of an alleged rule violation, the concerned parties may demand an individual representation. Such Hearings must be granted and organised by the Rally Organiser at the earliest convenient time.
6.2 Disciplinary Action
6.2.1 For any violation of the foregoing Rules, the Rally Organiser, with or without the recommendation of any Judge or Protest Committee, may impose a warning to, or disqualify any Competitor at his discretion.
6.2.2 In the event of a Protest being registered against a competing Rally Organiser, then any decision must be confirmed or reversed by the Committee of the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain at their next Meeting following the Protest.
6.2.3 Any complaint received against a Club Member regarding trail or site behaviour, via a member of the public, marshal or by another SHCGB Club Member can result in a warning letter from the Rally Organiser (Red Card). Two Red Cards automatically lead to referral to the next Committee Meeting for further discussion and, if necessary, action. If a third Red Card is accrued meantime this will lead to an automatic suspension from Club Working Events until the Committee has opportunity to consider the matter. The Secretary will inform SHC Rally Organisers of any offenders.
6.2.4 In all other respects, the decision of the Rally Organiser is final.

Date:21 Aug 2008