162.4 When a ruling of first instance is required

If a ruling of first instance is required, the procedures outlined below should be followed:

(a)

Captains agree upon an outcome.

(b)

Captains contact a principal member of the EBU panel of Tournament Directors (TDs)

(c)

Captains agree upon a suitable arbiter.

(d)

Captains contact any other EBU TD, or a member of the panel of Referees, or a member of the L&EC. If contacting a member of the panel of Referees or a member of the L&EC for a ruling of first instance, it must be made clear to that member that this is a request for a ruling of first instance rather than an appeal against such a ruling.

(e)

If it is found impossible to obtain a ruling, Captains may submit the case in writing to the EBU. They should ensure that full details are supplied (along with such statements as the players and captains wish to make). The result slip should be endorsed 'Subject to ruling on board ....' and both captains should sign the details forwarded.