My understanding is that on day one of the contest, without warning, the CD announced that the Scorer was only interested in scoring according to Australian National rules, or was not prepared to score the contest. It seems the pilots acceded to this ultimatum, thus raising the spectre of duress.
I am curious whether this denial of natural justice is a modern GFA interpretation of that doctrine, or, has it been ever thus in gliding contests? From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of Jo Pocklington Sent: Monday, 10 February 2014 7:13 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Cc: 'GGC Members' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Horsham Week 2014 Traditionally, Horsham Week has been an entry level comp with pilots required to nominate 3 flying days in advance to allow sharing of a glider for the 8 days. The idea was to attract beginner-pilots to share a club glider and compete against all levels of pilots, up to international standard. For the record, 2014 Horsham Week was scored to new rules. Local Rules (published Dec 13) included the usual: All scoring days will attract 1000 points. This was rescinded at briefing on day one resulting in 3 devalued days in 15m (882, 979, 612) and Open (707, 893, 600) and 2 in Club (821, 600) and Std (882, 612). A pilot who pre-nominated the subsequently-devalued days was therefore disadvantaged, contrary to the spirit of Horsham Week.
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