World Water Safety
INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING FEDERATIONLIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSGOLD COAST - QUEENSLAND 2024

MARCH PAST RULESILS March Past Rules

ILS MARCH PAST RULES 2024 EDITION
Rules, Standards and Procedures forLifesaving World Championships and ILS-sanctioned March Past Competitions
Published by the International Life Saving Federation
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Acknowledgments
The International Life Saving Federation acknowledges Surf Life Saving Australia for providing the rules for ILS March
Past Competition.

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ILS March Past Rules

1.1

GENERAL CONDITIONS(a)

To be eligible to participate in the Life Saving World Championships 2024 Demonstration Event Open or YouthMarch Past Events members must generally meet the participation requirements detailed in Part B, Section 13.7of the Lifesaving World Championships Gold Coast, Queensland 2024 Handbook.

(b)

Both the Youth and Open March Events are mixed gender events and can be any combination of male and/or
female competitors.
The age groups are as follows:
Open March Past
Eligible

Competitors who turn 16 years of age on or before
December 31, 2024. There is no maximum age.

Not Eligible

Competitors who are younger than 15 or turn 15 in 2024.

Eligible

Competitors who turn 15, 16, 17 or 18 years of age on or
before December 31, 2024.

Not Eligible

Competitors who turn 14 or 19 in 2024.

Youth March Past(c)

Inclusive (i.e., competitor with a disability) teams with less or more than the standard 12 competitors may marchin either the youth or open March Past events but will not be judged unless they have the correct number ofcompetitors in the team and are competing with the standard (i.e., club/team flag), reel, line, and belt.

(d)

The Referee or relevant lead official, at their discretion, may or may not allow teams access to the competition
arena prior to the event.

1.1.1

Procedure(a)

The number to comprise the March Past Team shall be 12.

(b)

Each team in March Past events shall be equipped with a standard size approved Life Saving Reel, Line andBelt, a Standard (club/team flag) and pole. To assist the carrying of the reel it is permitted to use a reel equippedwith less than the full minimum 250m length surf line. Where such equipment is used the reel must be branded inminimum 25mm letters "Demonstration Use Only".

(c)

Dress shall be of consistent style and colour. Competitors may either wear costumes or casual wear uniforms(including club competition cap) provided that such dress will enable teams to demonstrate to judges themarching and technical skills prescribed for the event. The wearing of protective sun creams shall also be
permitted. A “panama style” hat may be worn over the top of a fastened club cap or alternatively a peaked cap
underneath or over a fastened club cap. Sunglasses or optical glasses may be worn (Refer Section 2 for further
details).

(d)

A band, or recorded music must be used to provide time and step, the music shall commence prior to the
Marshall giving the order "mark time". On the command of "forward" from the Marshall, each team shall step off
at its own discretion.

(e)

The music provided for all March Past competition should be the standard recording supplied by ILS, or by theengaging of a brass band or a pipe band which will provide an accentuated beat with long time duration at thecorrect marching rate and the left foot of the competitors shall be required to contact the sand on theaccentuated beat.

(f)

In the event of windy conditions, the Referee should arrange the position of the band or the PA system so that allteams can hear the music at all times.

(g)

The rate of marching shall be not less than 100 and not more than 105 paces to the minute.

(h)

The nominal length of pace shall be 47cm and correct length of pace shall be based on a calculation of 10 paces
equal to 4.7m, plus or minus one pace.

1.1.2

Formation(a)

The team shall form up as detailed in the diagram.

(b)

The Standard Bearer shall be positioned 2.9m in front of a line drawn between the throats of the two front
handles and in line with the centre of the reel. The Belt Person, wearing the belt, shall be positioned 1.45m
behind and covering the Standard Bearer. The Standard pole shall be carried by the right hand, thumbuppermost, with the butt of the Standard pole resting at about the level of the hip, supported if desired, by aholder (frog) and shoulder strap.
Note: In windy conditions, the Referee may instruct all Standard Bearers they can use either two hands tosteady the Standard pole and/or partially furl the Standard so that it is less exposed to the wind.

(c)

The line shall be tied to the front upper spreader bar of the reel by a knot which will permit a quick release. Sucha knot is made by forming a loop and tying a clove hitch with this loop.
Note: For specifications of the Reel, Line and Belt and Knots, refer to Appendix A.

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(d)The Reel Squad shall consist of six people. One person shall be positioned on the outside of each handle to act
as Reel Carriers and one person shall be at each side of the reel, in line with the centre or axis of the drum andto the side of the carriers in a manner as set out in the diagram.

(e)

The Carrying Party shall carry the reel by the throat of the handles of the reel and the hand, carrying the reel,shall be held at all times in the centre of the leg. The reel shall be carried on a level plane at all times. This could
necessitate the Reel Carriers adjusting the height of the hand by bending the arm at the elbow.

(f)

The remaining members shall form up in a rank of four, 95cm behind the reel and 1m between the files. The
inside files shall cover off the persons holding the rear handles of the reel and the outside files shall cover off thepersons at the sides of the reels. Covering shall be from front to rear and dressing shall be from the inner flank.

FIGURE 1: FORMATION OF MARCH PAST TEAM
1.1.3

Team Commands(a)"Lift reel" – The Reel Carriers shall go down together to a squatting position by bending their knees, keeping the
body erect and grasp the handles of the reel (the disengaged hand shall remain closed and not used forbalance). They shall then rise together, lifting the reel on a level plane and in a reasonably firm manner. At thesame time the Standard Bearer shall place the butt of the pole at hip level (in the frog) and support the pole with
their right hand.

(b)"Down reel" – The Reel Carriers shall carry out the foregoing procedure in reverse, lowering the reel to the sand.
At the same time, the Standard Bearer shall place the butt of the pole at the side of their right foot in line with thetoes, keeping it upright and close to their side, holding the pole with their right hand, forearm parallel to theground, elbow close to their side.

(c)"Stand at ease"

(d)

(i)

The Standard Bearer, the Belt Person, and the files on the left of the reel shall carry their left feet about
15cm to 22.5cm to the left: the files on the right shall carry their right feet about 15cm to 22.5cm to theright, so that in each case the weight of the body rests equally on both feet.

(ii)

The Standard Bearer shall incline the Standard pole to the front with the right arm at the full extent, the left
arm in the position of attention, the body remaining steady and the eyes looking straight to the front.

"Attention" – The Standard Bearer, the Belt Person and the files on the left of the reel bring their left feet to theright, and the files on the right of the reel bring their right feet to the left. The Standard Bearer shall bring the poleto the upright as set out in "down reel".

1.2

DRILL PROCEDURES

1.2.1
(a)

Marching
Each of the marching disciplines should be uniform within the team, and judging shall be based primarily on theuniformity of the team action, as well as the general disciplines outlined below:(i)“Body carriage” – The body should be upright, not leaning forward or backward with the head held slightly
high but generally with the eyes looking straight ahead. The whole body should be relaxed with noapparent stiffness.

(ii)“Arm action” – The arms should swing naturally from the shoulders with no excessive movement of the top
part of the body. Each arm as it swings forward should be straight or slightly bent but on no account should
there be any "hooking" of the elbow or a rigid downward stiffness of the wrist. If the arm swing is correct, it
should be uniform within the team and should swing clearly forward and clearly behind the body, but in noway restricted.
Note: Hands should be closed, not tightly but naturally, with the thumb pointing forward along the top of
the first finger.
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(iii)

1.2.2“Leg action” – The movement of the leg must spring from the hip and be free and natural. The legs should
be swung forward freely and naturally from the hip joints, each leg, as it swings forward, being bent
sufficiently at the knee to enable the foot to clear the sand. The toes shall be slightly pointed and the footshould hit the sand with the ball of the foot. The toe of the moving foot shall clear the sand and should be
uniform throughout the team. The foot should be carried straight to the front and, without being drawn
back, placed firmly upon the sand with the knee straight without jerking the body.

Quick Marching(a)

The rate of marching shall be 100 to 105 paces to the minute and the nominal length of pace shall be 47cm.

(b)

On the command "quick march" each person shall step off with their left foot, keeping their head and body in theposition of "attention". The foot shall be carried straight to the front with the toes pointed slightly downward sothat the weight is taken on the ball of the foot.

1.2.3
(a)

Marking TimeOn the command "mark time" the foot advancing at the time of command shall complete its pace, after which thetime shall be continued without advancing, by raising each foot alternatively, keeping the toes pointed slightly
towards the ground, the knees raised to the front, arms steady at the sides, the body steady.

1.2.4
(a)

Halting
On the command "halt" the pace shall be completed with the moving foot, and the other foot brought up in linewith it.

1.2.5

Standing at Ease(a)On the command "stand at ease" each person shall carry the appropriate foot 15cm to 22.5cm to the left or right,
so that the weight of their body rests equally on both feet. The shoulders should be level and square to the frontand drawn moderately back. The body and neck should be erect, head balanced evenly on the neck, eyes
looking straight to the front and at their own height, as in the position of "attention".

(b)

At the same time, they shall carry their hands behind their backs and place the right hand in the palm of the left,
thumbs crossed and fingers together, the fingers of the left hand lightly clasping the right hand. The arms shallbe extended in a relaxed position so as to allow them to hang easily at full length.

1.2.6
(a)

Standing at Attention
Each person shall have their heels together and in line, with their feet turned outwards so that the angle between
them is approximately 45 degrees – knees straight – body erect and carried evenly over the thighs – shoulders
level and square to the front and drawn moderately back with the – arms hanging from the shoulders as straightas the natural bend of the arm will allow, but with the hands level with the centre of the thighs – wrists straight –palms of the hand turned toward the thigh, hands closed, but not clenched, back of the fingers lightly touching
the thigh, thumb to the front and close to the forefinger – neck erect, and head balanced evenly on the neck –eyes looking their own height and straight to the front.

1.2.7
(a)

(b)

Wheeling
The course of a correct wheel is defined by three imaginary lines, namely:(i)A "start" line, drawn through the wheeling point (marked with a pole or flag) at right angles to the directionof march prior to the wheel (i.e. at right angles to the line joining the point and the preceding wheelingpoint).

(ii)

A "finish" line, drawn through the wheeling point at right angles to both the "start wheel" line and the
direction of march after the wheel (i.e. at right angles to the line joining the point and the next wheelingpoint).

(iii)

A "wheel" line, being a line traced between the "start" and "finish" lines at a radius of 1.2m from thewheeling point.

For a correct wheel, each unit of the team (i.e. Standard Bearer, Belt Person, persons on the axis of the reel
drum and Rear Rank), must march up to the "start" line before commencing to wheel.
Note: Persons on the front handles must march over the "start" line before commencing to wheel in view of theirsomewhat "fixed" position caused by their grip on the reel.

(c)

On reaching the wheeling point the Standard Bearer and Belt Person in succession shall move round a quarterof the circumference of a circle having a radius of 2.7m in nine equal paces of approximately 47cm. When thequarter circle is completed they shall move on in the new direction. When the centre (or axis) of the reel reaches
the wheeling point, the pivot person (the person on the left of the drum of the reel) shall move round a quarter ofthe circumference of the circle having a radius of 1.2m in nine equal paces of approximately 21cm. The personon the right of the drum of the reel shall move round a quarter of the circumference of the circle having a radiusof 4.2m in nine equal paces of approximately 73cm. When the quarter circle is completed, the persons on thereel shall move on in the new direction.

(d)When the Rear Rank reaches the wheeling point, the left hand person shall follow the pivot person, and the righthand person shall follow the person on the right of the drum of the reel. The remaining persons shall maintaintheir dressing and spacing and when the quarter circle is completed they shall follow on in the new direction.

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FIGURE 2: WHEELING DIAGRAM OPEN AND YOUTH

1.3.1
(a)

(b)
1.3.2
(a)

1.3.3
(a)

1.3.4
(a)

Marshalling of Teams
A recommended method of marshalling March Past Teams is as follows:(i)

The Marshall shall call Standard Bearers, or their appointees, to report with their Standards to the
Marshalling Area well before the commencement of the event.

(ii)Standard Bearers shall be spaced according to their positions as drawn, approximately 12 paces (6metres) apart. Those failing to report within 5 minutes of the call shall be placed at the rear of theassembly.

(iii)

Teams shall then be called to fall in behind their Standard Bearers. Teams shall be inspected by an official
appointed for the purpose to ensure that they are suitably attired and equipped to enter the competition
area.

Failure to assemble and/or comply with the directions of the Marshall may result in relegation to the rear of theparade or disqualification from the event.
Colour Party
When a colour party of ILS, Federation, State, District, Regional and Sponsor flags etc. is used to lead the March
Past competition, the Flag Bearers shall assemble and march in front of the leading team so as not to hinder thatteam.
Incomplete Teams
Clubs who have insufficient members to march may be represented by a member in a March Past costume or
uniform and cap and carrying the club Standard, or by an incomplete team (with or without the reel, line andbelt). Such member or members shall march at the rear of the competing teams. These members shall beineligible for the competition but may participate to represent their clubs.
Course
The course shall be as identified in the diagram. The fourth wheeling point shall also form the commencement of
the competition enclosure. Nobody, other than authorised persons and competing teams, shall be permitted
inside this enclosure during the conduct of the event. Further, no outside physical, material or verbal instructions
or assistance shall be permitted to any team once it has entered the competition enclosure. Any such assistancewill be regarded as competing unfairly (as detailed in Section 2) and may result in disqualification of the team.
Note: Where it is inappropriate for the fourth wheeling point to be used as the commencement point of thecompetition enclosure, a clearly identifiable marker shall be placed in line with the third and fourth wheelingpoints and this marker shall represent the commencement of the competition enclosure and all competing teams
are to be advised accordingly.

(b)Teams, on entering the enclosure, shall march along the water's edge and round the enclosure in an anticlockwise direction. The course may be changed to clockwise (right hand wheels) direction due to problems inbeach layout (prior warning of such, should be made to club March Past coaches as early as possible). At thedirection of the Sectional Referee, teams may be required to march an additional circuit of the enclosure.

(c)

Ideally, the distance between the teams on the march should be 8 to 12 paces (initially this distance should beachieved under the direction of the Marshall as the teams enter the arena) from the Rear Rank of one team to
the Standard Bearer of the following team.
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Note: The course, subject to prevailing conditions, should be laid out with a minimum length of 60m and aminimum depth of 20m.
1.3.5
(a)

Wheeling Points
The Sectional Referee shall ensure that all wheeling points are clearly marked by a distinguishing pole and flagplaced in such a position as to allow a wheeling clearance of 6 metres or more, and that such points are at rightangles to adjacent points, thereby forming a perfect rectangle within the enclosure.
Note: Section judging shall cease immediately before the 4th wheel but should the Sectional Referee note any
incorrect behaviour during the balance of procedure (Halting 10.3.6) they shall be entitled to impose penalties asprovided for under "Discipline Deductions” 10.4.1 (g) and shall inform the Referee Steward forthwith.

1.3.6
(a)

Halting
After completing a circuit of the enclosure each team shall wheel up the beach and march to a specified teammarker with the No 1 team going to a position furthermost to the point of entry to the arena and so on. Where 20
or more teams are competing, teams 21 to 40 should halt behind teams 1 to 20, etc. The commands "halt","down reel" will be given by each team captain. The team captains shall then give the command "stand at ease".

1.3.7
(a)

Parading
The parade will then be called to “attention” by the Sectional Referee or Announcer, who will give the following
commands – “lift reel”, March Past Teams will advance eight paces (or at the discretion of the Referee) – “quick
march”, and all teams shall march up the beach in line and halt. The command, "down reel", "stand at ease" shallbe given by the Sectional Referee or Announcer.

1.3.8
(a)

Exit
The teams shall then be given the commands, "attention", "lift reel" and marched out of the arena under the
direction of the Sectional Referee or Announcer.

FIGURE 3: MARCH PAST ARENA LAYOUT
1.4

JUDGING AND FAULT ALLOCATIONS

1.4.1

Judges(a)Judging is sectionalised and provision should be made for the appointment of the necessary Judges as detailedin each of the following sections:
SectionNo of Judges

Judges’ Designation

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
24

1A, 1B, 1C
2A, 2B, 2C
3A, 3B, 3C
4A, 4B, 4C
5A, 5B, 5C
6A, 6B, 6C
7A, 7B, 7C
8A, 8B, 8C

Section 1 – Time and Step
Section 2 – Arm Swing
Section 3 – Wheeling
Section 4 – Leg Action
Section 5 – Spacing and Dressing
Section 6 – Covering
Section 7 – Body Carriage/Presentation
Section 8 – Length of Pace
Total
(b)

In the event of a shortage of judges, the following shall apply:(i)

Sections 1, 2 and 3 shall be judged, thereby requiring a minimum of nine judges. With this method judges
shall be allocated to other sections provided that Section 1, 2 and 3 are judged.

(ii)

Alternatively, a Sectional Referee may utilise only one judge on each section thereby requiring a total of
only eight judges. In this situation, the "middle mark" system would be inoperable and each judge's
deductions are utilised to determine a result. Under this method judges may also be allocated to more thanILS March Past Rules

one section at the discretion of the Referee thereby further reducing the number of individual judges
required.
(c)Judges shall be allocated to their section or sections prior to the competition as determined by the Referee.
Judging positions indicated in the diagram must apply at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships andother competitions when a full complement of judges is available.

(d)

At the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, the maximum number of judges shall be appointed.

(e)

Cards for the recording of faults shall be issued to judges. The card, either on its face or reverse, shall provide
the faults applicable to each section.

(f)Judges must indicate a mark – either a zero or number – in the points allotted column immediately after eachteam has passed the judging point. Where the judging card provides a facility the judge should endeavour toindicate the respective fault by placing a tick in the area provided for each team.

(g)March Past judges in any position shall have the power to impose a penalty of one fault per person (maximum
twelve per team) for any incorrect behaviour during the competition.
Deductions for this purpose shall be included in the total number of faults recorded by that judge for that teamand the letter "D" and the number of “D” deductions shall be recorded on the judge’s card next to the section
where they occurred.

(h)Judges shall indicate incomplete or non-competitive teams by means of a cross (X).

(i)

Team names shall be entered in positional sequence on the Master Card by the Referee Steward just prior to, oras the teams enter the arena or after the march up the beach.

(j)

If a judge’s card shows a deduction of more than the maximum fault for a Section, the judge’s card is to bewithdrawn. Further, in Section 8, if other than zero or the maximum deduction is shown, the judge’s card is also
to be withdrawn.

(k)Results are determined by recording each judge's points allotted in the left hand column for each team on the
Master Card and then applying the following procedure:

(l)

(i)

For all sections the highest and lowest allotments shall be disregarded and the remaining allotment shallbe entered in the right hand column for each team on the Master Card.

(ii)

Points allotments in the right hand column are then added and the results are determined with the winnerhaving the lowest total.

It is necessary for at least two (2) judges to properly complete their cards with no irregularities (10.4.1 (b)excepted) otherwise that Section will be disregarded on the Master Card. The remaining two judge’s cards arethen averaged to achieve a result for that Section.
Note: No points are to be shown on the Master Card of withdrawn cards, or disregarded Sections. These are to
be indicated by a cross (X) being placed in the relevant position for every team in the left hand column. Where a
Section is disregarded, a zero (0) is recorded in the right hand column of the Master Card.

(m)

In the case of equal points being recorded by any teams, the lowest allotments in the right hand column in eachsection of the Master Card progressively in the following Section order shall decide the result:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

(n)

Section 3 – Wheeling
Section 1 – Time and step
Section 2 – Arm swing
Section 4 – Leg action
Section 5 – Spacing
Section 6 – Covering
Section 7 – Body carriage and presentation
Section 8 – Length of pace

Should sub-clause (m) not provide an outright result, the lowest cumulative deduction of all judges’ allotments inthe left hand column of the Master Card for each Section progressively in the following order shall decide theresult:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Section 3 – Wheeling
Section 1 – Time and step
Section 2 – Arm swing
Section 4 – Leg action
Section 5 – Spacing
Section 6 – Covering
Section 7 – Body carriage and presentation
Section 8 – Length of paceshall be used until a result is decided.

(o)

If placings cannot be further split by the method of calculation in sub-clauses (m) and (n), then a dead heat shallbe declared as provided for under Section 2 Dead Heats.

(p)

The placings decided by count back methods will be represented by the addition of 0.01 cumulatively for eachteam to their total score recorded prior to determination of placings by the count back methods e.g. if three teams
score zero and a result can be determined by a count back, the first team’s score will be recorded on the result
sheet as 0.00, the second team as 0.01, the third team as 0.02 etc.

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FIGURE 4: MARCH PAST JUDGE'S CARD FRONTILS March Past Rules

FIGURE 5: MARCH PAST JUDGE'S CARD BACKILS March Past Rules

FIGURE 6: MARCH PAST MASTER CARD FRONTILS March Past Rules

FIGURE 7: MARCH PAST MASTER CARD BACKILS March Past Rules

1.5

SECTION PROCEDURES AND JUDGING

1.5.1

Time and Step(a)

Using the Standard Bearer as a guide, all members of the team shall be required to be in step and take the samelength of pace. The left foot should make contact with the sand on the accentuated beat of the music.

(b)

The rate of march shall obviously be determined by the music and such music should be timed and rectified if
necessary prior to the event.

Judging (maximum deduction 12 points)(a)

Three judges shall be appointed and designated A, B and C and shall assume the judging positions as detailed
in the diagram.

(b)

Each Judge shall allot faults on the following basis:
(i)

1.5.2
(a)

Each person out of time with music .................................................... 1 fault
Arm Swing

Arm swing shall be as detailed in drill procedures in 10.2.1 (a) (ii) and all team members should be uniform intheir action.

Judging (maximum deduction 12 points)(a)

Three judges shall be appointed and designated A, B and C and shall assume the judging positions as detailed
in the diagram.

(b)

Each Judge shall allot faults on the following basis:
(i)

1.5.3
(a)

Incorrect arm swing per person .......................................................... 1 fault
Wheeling

The procedure of a correct wheel is as described and drawn in drill procedures (see diagram).

Judging (maximum deduction 6 points)(a)

Three judges shall be appointed and designated A, B and C and shall assume the judging positions as detailed
in the diagram.

(b)

Each Judge shall allot faults on the following basis:(i)Standard Bearer not wheeling at 2.7m radius ..................................... 1 fault(ii)Belt Person not commencing wheel on start line ................................ 1 fault(iii)

Pivots not on reel drum on start line of wheel (per file) ....................... 1 fault(iv)

Rear Rank not starting wheel on start line (per file) ............................ 1 fault(v)

Pivots not on drum through wheel (per file) ........................................ 1 fault

(vi)
1.5.4
(a)

Rear Rank not keeping dressing through wheel (per file) ................... 1 fault

Leg Action
Leg action shall be as detailed in drill procedure in 10.2.1 (a) (iii) and all team members should be uniform intheir action.

Judging (maximum deduction 12 points)(a)

Three judges shall be appointed and designated A, B and C and shall assume the judging positions as detailed
in the diagram.

(b)

Each Judge shall allot faults on the following basis:
(i)

1.5.5
(a)

Incorrect leg action per person ........................................................... 1 fault
Spacing and Dressing

The spacing and dressing of the team on the march shall be as detailed in formation. The reel shall be carried ona level plane and the line between the Belt Person and the reel shall remain taut.

Judging (maximum deduction 6 points)(a)

Three judges shall be appointed and designated A, B and C and shall assume the judging positions as
detailed in the diagram.

(b)

Each Judge shall allot faults on the following basis:(i)Standard Bearer incorrect distance from reel ..................................... 1 fault(ii)Belt Person incorrect distance from reel/line not taught ...................... 1 fault(iii)

Team units on front handles out of line (per file) ................................. 1 fault(iv)

Team units off axle (per file) ............................................................... 1 fault(v)

Team units on rear handles out of line (per file) .................................. 1 fault

(vi)
1.5.6
(a)

Rear Rank out of line (per file) ............................................................ 1 fault

Covering
The covering of a team on the march shall be as detailed in 10.1.2, Formation.

Judging (maximum deduction 6 points)
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(a)Three judges shall be appointed and designated A, B and C and shall assume the judging positions as detailed
in the diagram.

(b)

Judging of each team shall not commence until that team is 8 – 10 paces from the wheel which it is approaching.

(c)Each judge shall move from side to side, alternatively left to right, and right to left, viewing each team once only
for deductions sequentially as detailed in 10.5.6 (d).

(d)

Each Judge shall record faults on the following basis:(i)

Rear Rank unit not directly behind drum unit and/or drum unit incorrect distance from reel
fault

(ii)

Team unit in Rear Rank not directly behind rear handle unit and/or rear handle unit not directly
behind front handle unit ...................................................................... 1 fault(iii)Standard Bearer or Belt Person off alignment in relation to centre of reel1 fault(iv)

Belt Person not directly behind Standard Bearer ................................ 1 fault(v)

Team unit in Rear Rank not directly behind rear handle unit and/or rear handle unit not directly
behind front handle unit ...................................................................... 1 fault(vi)Rear Rank unit not directly behind drum unit and/or drum unit incorrect distance from reel
fault

1.5.7
(a)

1

1

Body Carriage and Presentation
Body carriage shall be as detailed in drill procedures 10.2.1 (a) (i). Presentation of the standard, reel, caps anddress shall be assessed for overall appearance and uniformity.

Judging (maximum section deduction 13 points)(a)

Three judges shall be appointed and designated A, B and C and shall assume the judging positions as detailed
in the diagram.

(b)

Each Judge shall allot faults on the following basis:(i)

Incorrect body carriage per person ..................................................... 1 fault(Maximum per team 12 points)(ii)

Team not presenting themselves in uniform dress or of untidy appearance1 fault(Maximum deduction per team 1 point)

1.5.8
(a)

Length Of Pace
Length of pace shall be determined by checking the Standard Bearer marching over a measured
distance of 4.7m during which time the Standard Bearer should not march less than nine paces or morethan eleven paces. Any team forced to march at an incorrect length of pace through the action of thepreceding team shall not be penalised.

Judging (maximum deduction 4 points)(a)

Three judges shall be appointed and designated A, B and C and shall assume the judging positions as detailed
in the diagram.

(b)

Each Judge shall allot faults on the following basis:(i)

Incorrect length of pace .................................................................... 4 faults(Standard Bearer marching less than 9 paces or more than 11 paces over 4.7m or 3.6m for U/14
and under)

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APPENDIX A
Surf Reel Specifications
NUMBERREQUIREDITEM DESCRIPTION

MATERIAL

1

Brake Band 558 x 6 x 25

1

Brass

1

Brake Band 558 x 6 x 25

1

Brass

1

Brake Band 558 x 6 x 25

1

Brass

2

Wood Screw No. x 50

12

Brass

3

Bearing Casting1

Gun Metal

4Brake Clip and Chock Casting1

Gun Metal

5Arch 1422 x 32 x 32

2

Ash

6

Strap Casting4

Gun Metal

7

Handle 1410 x 44 x 44

2

Qld. Maple or
Coachwood

8

Foot Bracket Casting4

Gun Metal

9

Nut 6 mm

26

Brass

10

Washer 6 mm

24

Brass

11

Bolt 6 mm x 50

20

Brass

12

Nut 5 mm

4

Brass

13

Cap Nut 13 A/F x 14

8

Brass

14

Bearing Casting1

Gun Metal

15

Flange Casting1

Gun Metal

16

Drum Flange 380 Dia. x 32

2

Blondwood or Cedar

17

Batten Support 203 Dia. x 25

1

Qld. Maple or
Coachwood

18

Batten Support 200 Dia. x 32

2

Qld. Maple or
Coachwood

19

Nail (Flat Head) 2 Dia. x 38

33

Copper20

Brake Drum Casting or 100 x 32
Wooden Block with Brake Lining

1

Gun Metal

21

Special Nut Casting1

Gun Metal

22

Handle Casting1

Gun Metal

23

Washer 10 mm Standard

10

Brass

24

Hex. Nut (Special) 19 A/F x 19

1

Brass

25

Handle Grip 44 Dia. x 125

1

Coachwood

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26

Lock Nut 10 mm

1

Brass

27

Dog 38 x 48 x 6

2

Brass

28

Spreader 38 Dia. x 546

2

Cedar

29

Tie Rod 10 Dia. x 648

2

Brass

30

Chock Pin Casting2

Gun Metal

31

Spreader 35 Dia. x 560

1

Stainless Steel or
Cedar (top front
spreader bar may beeither single or split
design)32

Tie Rod 10 Dia. x 635

2

Brass

33

Shaft 19 Dia. x 733

1

Stainless Steel34

Taper Pin No. 4 Taper x 38

1

Stainless Steel35

Nut 10 mm

1

Brass

36

Chock Pin Casting2

Gun Metal

37

Batten 441 x 32 x 13

11

Qld. Maple or
Coachwood

38

Tubing 32 O.D. x 28 I.D. x 560

1

Stainless Steel

39

Hook (Small cup hook or V-clip)

1

Brass

40

Wood Screw No. 5 x 13

2

Brass

41

Brake Support 100 Dia. x 32

1

Qld. Maple or
Coachwood

42

Plug 28 Dia. x 38

2

Cedar

43

Bolt 6 mm x 64

6

Brass

44

Strap Casting1

Gun Metal

45

C’sk. Hd. Rivet 6 Dia. x 14

2

Copper46

Pivot Pin 11 Dia. x 60

1

Brass

47

Handle Axle 10 Dia. x 60

1

Stainless Steel48

Wood Screw No. 10 x 19

6

Brass

49

Wood Screw No. 10 X 25

8

Brass

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SLSA Surf Reel Construction

FIGURE 9: SURF REEL DIMENSIONSFIGURE 10: SURF REEL DIMENSIONSFIGURE 11: SURF REEL DIMENSIONSILS March Past Rules

Surf Reel Line Specifications••••

Laid cotton (may be waxed), braided synthetic, or other construction
approved by SLSA
Minimum length: 250 metres (suggested 420 metres)
Minimum Diameter: 6.00 mm (cleared of excess wax, etc.)
Minimum Breaking Strain (at time of manufacture): 273kg

Surf Line Testing Gauge Specifications

FIGURE 12: SURF LINE TESTING GAUGEILS March Past Rules

Modified South African Release Belt Specifications
NUMBERREQUIREDITEM DESCRIPTION

MATERIAL

1Line Dee Casting2

Stainless Steel or Gun
Metal

2

Dee Holder 25 x 250 long2

Webbing

3

540g Canvas 160 x 610 orsynthetic equivalent

2

Trop. Treated Canvas

4

540g Canvas 160 x 308 orsynthetic equivalent

2

Trop. Treated Canvas

5

Neckstrap Dee Holder 25 x
300 long

1

Webbing6

Dee (Internal) 17 x 22

1

Stainless Steel or Gun
Metal

7

Buckle (Brace Type Clip)

1

Stainless Steel or Brass

8

Neckstrap 25 x 1422 long1

Webbing

9Eyelet 11 mm I.D. x 22 mm
O.D.

2

Brass

10

Eyelet 6 mm I.D. x 12 mm
O.D.

1

Brass

11

Cord for Pin 254 mm free
length1

Cord after splicing

12

Safety Pin 3.2 mm dia., 32
mm free travel The “RexSargeant Pin” also
approved

1

Stainless Steel

13

Stud 10 mm dia. x 19 mm

1

Stainless Steel or Brass

14

Hinge Release Supports, 5mm dia.

2

Stainless Steel

15

Release Hinge 1.2 mm thick1

Stainless Steel

16

Safety Pin Pull Ring, 25 mm
Dia. x3 mm

1Stainless Steel

Note: The Eyelet and Safety Pin Cord may be located either on the top of the shortsection of the belt canvas (as shown in the “Drawing: Modified South African ReleaseBelt”) or in the centre of the long section of the belt canvas.

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Modified South African Release Belt Construction

FIGURE 13: MODIFIED SOUTH AFRICAN RELEASE BELTCONSTRUCTIONILS March Past Rules

FIGURE 8: MODIFIED SOUTH AFRICAN RELEASE BELTCONSTRUCTIONILS March Past Rules

“Fineprint” Surf Belt

FIGURE 15: “FINEPRINT” SURF BELTILS March Past Rules

Commonly Used Knots
The Clove Hitch (Fig 1) is used for making a rope fast to a bar or ring. With one or two
half-hitches (Fig 2) it is the knot to be used for joining a surf line to a belt, and should
also be used for making a rope fast to the eye of an anchor.
The Reef Knot (Fig 3) is not generally suitable for surf work, except First Aid
Bandaging.
The Bowline (Fig 4) is used for making a loop that will not slip.
The Fisherman’s Knot (Fig 5) this knot is used when joining two surf lines together.
Make a simple knot on one rope, with the end of the other rope, and then tie a similar
knot on the first rope, with the second rope. Pull the standing parts and the knots willremain fast.

FIGURE 9: COMMONLY USED KNOTS

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