Discussions with referee
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In this discussion here (https://iuf-rulebook-2025.committees.unicycling-software.com/discussions/47), there was an important question raised. I will write down my thoughts, but would also like to emphasize that I don't have a final answer.
Yes, in my opinion and in principle this rule would imply that only the captain may talk to the referee. However, personally I probably wouldn't be too strict with that rule if a player e.g. asks a question if done in a reasonable manner. However, I would allow more discussions / backtalk from the captain compared to other players (so talk yes, argue rather no for players in general, but both yes for captain). Even with the suggested changes, the only rule we could apply is "backchat to referee" listed as a potential 2min penalty (but compared to the other rule violations currently listed as 2min causes, I would first warn a player as a referee).
I would be open to discuss any adaptations or refinements of the current rules to make all potential situations clearer.
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I think backchat to referee can be a 2 min penalty. I believe one was given in the 2022 final at unicon.
I dont think a player who is not the captain should be penalised for asking a question of the referee, but the new rule of displaying who is captian allows the referee to say to the palyer talking to them "you are not the captain get your captain to come to me with concerns"