[blml] Appeal

[Ed Reppert]

On May 27, 2007, at 12:21 AM, Wayne Burrows wrote:

> What then do you think of a regulation that says an appeal even if it
> "...is successful, will not alter the result of the event."?
>
> This is a regulation that applies to any appeal to the relevant
> national organization.

I like to win. If I don't win because of an erroneous ruling by a TD  
or AC, and the NA later confirms they were wrong, but says I *still*  
don't win, I'm going to be rather annoyed.

I suppose this may be considered less important for events below  
national level, but it's still wrong.

The contestant in an event (other than an individual) is either a  
pair or a team, so I would have to consult with my partner or  
teammates, but if I were to win through this kind of crap, I'd want  
to give the award back.

I would rather see a regulation (or a law) requiring the NA to make  
their ruling in a timely manner - some (hopefully short) specified  
period after they receive the appeal.