(a) Events may be held separately or as part of a surf competition and, as such, will come under the overall control of the Referee/Sectional Referee. The Referee shall have knowledge of SLSA Surf Sports Manual, relevant bulletins and circulars regarding the competition and IRB operations.
(b) Other officials shall be appointed to assist the conduct of the competition. In addition, specialist advisers (e.g. hull and motor experts etc.) may be appointed to assist SLSA.