Protest

A competitor has the right to protest an infraction of the rules or if a possible mistake was made (not a judgment call).  If a competitor wishes to protest, he/she should first let the referee know he/she believes there has been an infraction of the rules or a mistake has been made.  The referee will summon the arbitrator to the ring (if the referee cannot properly settle the protest to the players satisfaction) to render a decision.  All protests must be made in an orderly, proper and sportsmanlike manner.  All protests must be made immediately.  Protests are not allowed once competition has resumed (after the fact protest). A competitor may be penalized or even disqualified if he/she is protesting improperly or without proper cause.