16. Arbitration
16.1 Occasional disputes are inevitable
Section 11.4 lays out the procedures of scoring. If a competitor does not agree with the decision, they may submit an arbitration.
16.1.1 Scoring calls not arbitrable
While scoring calls (hits) may not be arbitrated, all other decisions may be submitted for arbitration. This includes penalties, both type and quantity.
16.2 Arbitration Committee
16.2.1 Committee size
The Arbitration Committee must consist of either 3 or 5 people.
16.2.2 Committee Chair
The Committee Chair must be assigned by the RM and must be a working RO.
16.2.3 No involved members
No member of the Committee may be involved in the arbitrated event.
16.3 Arbitration Fee
16.3.1 Fee amount
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.
16.3.2 Failed arbitration
Should the Arbitration fail (the competitor loses), the Arbitration Fee must be donated to a charitable cause.
16.3.3 Successful arbitration
Should the Arbitration succeed (the competitor wins), the Arbitration Fee will be returned in full to the competitor.