- 2014 RCP #
- 21
- Summary
- Definition of competitor/athlete/driver
- Date Received
- 01Jun13
- Proponent
- Jeff Morse
- Change Date
- Next Rulebook
- Status
- Closed for comments – 01Sep13
- Activity
- Initial Posting: 01Jun13
Current Wording – Article 2.3 – Definition of Terms
The term “driver” used herein refers to the person controlling the reins and whip and brake.
Suggested Wording – Article 2.3 – Definition of Terms
“Competitor” / “Athlete” – The person identified as the “Driver” on an Entry Form.
The term “driver” used herein refers to the person controlling the reins and whip
and brake.
Reason for change
To define who the Competitor/Athlete really is.
marshasue says :
August 23, 2013Why not keep it simple and just use the word “Driver”? The “Athlete” is the horse; the Competitor is the Driver. The ADS doesn’t have to use the term Athlete just because some other organization does so.
Candis says :
August 25, 2013‘Driver’ is a good choice. Competitor/athlete is choppy and tiresome to read while studying the rules.
CaroleSweet says :
August 27, 2013The “driver” is the driver, the “athlete” is the horse. What is the % of complaints to compliance for a misunderstanding as to who the “driver” is; same for who, or what, is the athlete? What actions have come because of any of these misunderstandings???
CaroleSweet says :
August 27, 2013There already seems to exist throughout the rule book an inconsistency identifying “driver”, “athlete”, “horse”, “competitor”.
rules says :
August 30, 2013comment on behalf of Audrey Bostwick:
Yes