Protests: Process and Information

Protests 

1. All protests shall be submitted in writing to an Ombudspersons. The Ombudspersons shall have the full power to adjudicate any protest, dispute, or interpretation of the rules. All protests must be submitted in writing and include the following information a. Name and contact information of the coach filing the protest. b. Code and/or name of person/team being protested. c. Round being protested, including section number, room number, and speaker number of person/team being protested. d. Specific infractions being protested are described with supporting details. e. Signature of the protesting coach.
2. Protests must be submitted in a timely manner per the constitution. 
3. The Ombudspersons will then review and render a decision on the protest. All involved parties will be notified of the decision.
4. Appeals of the Ombudsperson’s Decision: The Ombudsperson’s ruling may be appealed to the Executive Council members who shall review the protest and the appeal, retire to closed session, and render a decision that shall be final.

To file a protest with the Ombudsperson, fill out this form.