Proposal 7: Acoustic warnings during routines [ Revision 1 ]
Committee: Freestyle Development CommitteeSubmitted on 2017-02-15
Status: Passed on March 05, 2017
Background
These are old rules that aren't followed any more. The majority of freestyle riders know their music very well and don't want any acoustic signals other than the final one.
This final acoustic signal is already defined in rule 7B.9.3 End Of Performance so it is repetitive to have it in the rule about Start of Performance.
Proposal
Old:
7B.9.1 Rider’s No-Signal Option
A rider may have a well-planned routine to music that he or she knows is under the time limit, and does not wish for the acoustic signals to detract from his or her performance. When riders sign up with the Rider Liaison they can request “No acoustic signals.” This will eliminate the ‘Start’ signal, and the 30-second warning. The Timer will still keep the time, and if the rider exceeds the time limit, the Timer will make the ‘double acoustic signal’ to indicate the rider has run overtime.
7B.9.2 Start Of Performance
The judging, the stopwatch, and the ‘performance’ all start at the same time. The Timer starts the watch at the beginning of the music, or at a signal from competitors, whichever comes first. The signal can be a nod, wave, bow, verbal cue (“Start!”) or any clearly understandable means. An acoustic signal (such as a whistle) will indicate that the timing and judging have started. Any non-unicycling activities such as dancing, posing, acrobatics, etc., must be included within the time limit of the routine to be judged. In all Freestyle routines, an acoustic signal will indicate when there are 30 seconds left. In all artistic events, two acoustic signals or a different signal will indicate the end of the riding time and end of the judging.
New:
7B.9.1 Rider’s No-Signal Option - Delete rule.
7B.9.2 Start Of Performance
The judging, the stopwatch, and the ‘performance’ all start at the same time. The Timer starts the watch at the beginning of the music, or at a signal from competitors, whichever comes first. The signal can be a nod, wave, bow, verbal cue (“Start!”) or any clearly understandable means. Any non-unicycling activities such as dancing, posing, acrobatics, etc., must be included within the time limit of the routine to be judged.
Body
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Votes on this proposal:
5 out of 7 voting members have voted.
Agree: 5, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.