The Safety and Emergency Committee shall determine the responce to hazards as they occur, or otherwise as required and provide safety advice to the Competition Committee. The sole responsibility for suspension, cancellation, postponement or relocation of part or all of the competition rests with the Competition Committee.

The decision to enact the Contingency Plan is the responsibility of the Competition Committee. The Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator (SEMC) is solely responsible to the Competition Committee for recommendations concerning competition safety.