L          Protests and Grievances

L1 Protests  

      L1A.  Protests are possible:

a) if the rules and regulations of the competition are not observed

b )if other conditions endanger the competitors and/or spectators

c) against decisions of the referee however, no protests shall be allowed against decisions     of fact

      L1B.  Protests must be submitted:

a) to the referee

b) in writing

c) by the swimmer(s) or authorised representative of the swimmer (s)

d) together with the prescribed deposit

e) within thirty (30) minutes following the conclusion of the respective event.

      L1C.  If the conditions causing the protest are noted prior to the competition,               

                the protest must be lodged before the starters signal is given.

      L1D.   All protests must be considered by the Referee in Charge.  If the Referee rejects the

                Protest, the Referee must state reasons.  The protestor may appeal

                against the rejection to a Jury of Appeal whose decision is final.

      L1E   If the protest is rejected the deposit will be forfeited.  If the protest is

               upheld the deposit will be returned.

      L1F    A Jury of Appeal where possible, shall consist of a Director plus two (2)

                other members. 

L2  Grievances

L2A  All Grievances which cannot be satisfactorily adjudicated through the Association Executive  should be submitted to the Association Appointed Grievance Officer as prescribed in the GSI Constitution Item 25 “Grievance”.