Registration opens: 7.00am

Breath Testing: 7.00 - 7.30am

Briefing: 7.30

Racing Starts: 8.00am

Registration - 7:00am

Registration will be held prior to racing each day at the advertised times. During the advertised time boat sanction fee of $25 is payable and name of helper for the day must be put on the duty roster.

Breath Testing - 7:00 to 7:30am

Breath testing is to be done by ALL competitors and officials 18 years of age and over. There will only be ONE breath testing time slot per day, breath testing will finish at the end of the advertised breath testing time slot - NO EXCEPTIONS.

Briefing - 7:30am

As per SRA Rule 13.12 there is no online briefing. All competitors (except U12 and U14) must attend the briefing at each point score event.

Only completed and paid entries will be processed. 3 entries constitute a class.

Any entry with TBA boat or driver will be put on the outside of the grid. Entries from our online entry format only. No exception.

Late entries close 3 races prior to event – for the first three races of each race day late entries close prior to start of the advertised briefing.

Entries can be transferred for a non-start in an event on the following conditions:

• The skier is injured in an earlier event and cannot compete again that day

• The boat is broken and is unable to compete in that event

• Transfer Form must be completed before the 8-minute hooter for the event in question and will not be considered after.

• Entries will only be transferred if Transfer Form is completed at time of race.

• Entries can only be transferred to the next Point Score If not used they are forfeited.

There are no financial refunds given on completion of season.

Grids and poles will be run as per the program unless changes are necessary. No boats will be permitted to start in the grid of another class for the sake of a late entry unless permitted by the Chief Judge.

Helpers are one of biggest problems at Point Score events and we need more volunteers to spread the load. It is a condition of entry that a helper is provided for each day you compete. All competitors will be required to put a helper on the duty roster when breath testing has been completed. Any competitor who does not nominate a helper, or if the helper does not turn up for the designated duty will have penalties applied.

The Series is run on a point score basis with all boats, drivers, observer & skiers earning points for competing in each of their eligible divisions and classes.

First - 20 points Sixth - 8 points

Second - 16 points Seventh - 6 points

Third - 14 points Eighth - 4 points

Fourth - 12 points All other finishers - 2 points

Fifth - 10 points Non finishers - 1 point

Disqualified - 0 points

Competitors must compete in a minimum 3 races in the Point Score Series in a class to be eligible for end of season trophies.

The Victorian Titles also count as a point score making it a five race Point Score Series.

Competitor’s best 4 results from the 5 race series are tallied to determine total points. In a 6 race series the best 5 results are used.

• Competitors must drop one race result. Disqualified races cannot be dropped.

• Competitors can drop a race they did not compete in.

• Competitors cannot drop a race held at an event at a time they were not a registered member of SRA.

• If one or more races are cancelled, then one race is still to be dropped.

• If there is a tied result there will be a count back of all events. If still tied the dropped race to be included. If still tied a joint result will be awarded.

Approved GPS Units Competitors must use a Garmin 73 or 73H GPS unit as per SRA Rule Book. No other units will be accepted. It is your responsibility to supply the correct USB download cable for your GPS unit - GPS Instructions pdf download GPS Units Must be clearly labelled with the GPS unit serial number Unit must be in miles and miles per hour Must be presented to the GPS Checking Station showing the front screen that displays speed, max speed and distance or trip odometer. All competitors must use a GPS. Penalties apply as per rule 8.12. Who must present a GPS? Skier, Driver, Observer or Team Captain must present the GPS unit to the GPS Checking Station when required. If under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. When GPS units be must presented It is the competitor’s responsibility to present their GPS unit to the GPS Checking Station before and after each race entered Competitors must present their GPS units regardless if they finish or not within 15 minutes of completion of the race.If the GPS unit is not presented within the allowed time: Disqualification will apply At the GPS Checking Station the GPS Coordinator will: Pre-Race

Clear the GPS and Record the GPS unit serial number

Post-Race

Check the GPS unit serial number

Check and record the max speed and distance or trip odometer

Boat owners should email admin@waterskiracing.com regarding your Point Score Series race number. If you did not race in the last two seasons you may have lost your number so please check.

(Point Score Only) - must complete Rookie Driver Race History pdf form download at each point score and attach to your Race Day Report

• Whilst racing rookie drivers must display a 25mm red stripe along the bottom of their number board. (Penalties apply for non-compliance).

• Rookies will be seeded to the outside of their grid. Please refer to the printed program and listen to PA announcement before each race as pole may change due to late entries. Penalties apply for starting in the wrong grid.

• A separate briefing for Rookie Drivers will be held after the main briefing.

A new driver to the sport

• New Drivers must compete at a minimum of 3 Point Score events with a minimum of 10 races completed before applying to the board to have their rookie status removed.

• The Rookie Driver race history sheet (download above) is to be completed at each Point Score and handed into the Chief Judge to sign off, this should then be lodged with your Race Day report.

• Once enough races are competed in an application in writing is to be made to SRV for removal from Rookie status. The SRV Board must be satisfied with the driver’s performance or more races may be required prior to approval.

A returning driver to the SRV Point Score Series following a period of 2 years or more where they have not competed at Point Score events as a driver.

• Returning drivers will be monitored and removed at the discretion of the SRV Board.

A driver that has been re classified a rookie at the discretion of the SRV Board.

• Drivers reclassified a rookie will be monitored and removed at the discretion of the SRV Board.

Any driver moving up to a forced induction engine will go back on Rookies while driving that boat

• Drivers of forced induction engines must compete at a minimum of 3 Point Score events with a minimum of 10 races completed before applying to the board to have their rookie status upgraded.

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