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Organisation
Scrutineering
Trolley builders are an innovative breed and are likely to build trolleys that stretch the wording of the specifications to the limit.

The spirit of the specifications means nothing to the constructor.  It is the wording that is all important as that is all he has to go by.  He does not have a direct line into the organisers heads.

If a trolley passes the wording of the specifications it must be passed.

If a trolley does not pass the wording of the specifications it must not be passed.

Protective clothing specified must be presented at scrutineering.

The Scrutineer

Must read the specifications before scrutineering.
Must carry a copy of the specifications.

Controversial specifications.
If there is any controversy over the wording of the specifications, the person who wrote them should not be consulted.  Instead, ask if there is a lawyer, English teacher or journalist available to decipher it.

If there is any doubt, the trolley must be passed, as it is the wording of the specifications, not the trolley, that has failed under scrutineering.  Make a note to fix the specifications for next year's derby and get on with having fun at this one.


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