Can a team protest a decision in roller speed skating?
A · Advanced · Faults and discipline · 4 of 4A delegation may claim in writing, signed by its official delegate, to the Technical Commission, with a fee of 300 US dollars that is returned only if the claim succeeds. The Chief Judge's sanctions in a race are final and cannot be claimed. A disciplinary fault, such as aggression or abuse, brings disqualification and suspension for the skater's next race.
How it works
- Who claims: the official delegate, in writing and in English.
- To whom: the Technical Commission, first instance.
- Fee: 300 US dollars, returned if upheld.
- Eligibility claims: 30 minutes before the race.
- Not claimable: the Chief Judge's technical, sports and disciplinary sanctions.
- Disciplinary fault: aggression, profanity, abuse of judges; disqualification (DQ-DF).
- Suspension: for the next race, carried to the next World Championship if unserved.
- Appeal: to the World Skate Executive Board on disciplinary decisions.
The glossary has the claims, the disciplinary fault (DQ-DF), the suspension, the Disciplinary Commission, the Technical Commission and the Did Not Start 2 (DNS2).
Tricky cases
A team thinks a skater was wrongly disqualified for pushing. Can it claim?
No. Sanctions from the Chief Judge are final.
How long can the Disciplinary Commission suspend someone?
Up to six months.
A skater misses their first-round race without reason. Any consequence?
They are marked DNS2 and may not take part in their next race.
Is swearing a disciplinary fault?
Yes. Profanity in competition is a disciplinary fault.
Why the rule exists
Making race sanctions final keeps results from being reopened by protest. A fee and a written form keep claims for real disputes.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rule application | Claim to the Technical Commission | Art 186 |
| Race sanctions | No claim | Art 186 |
| Disciplinary decisions | Appeal to the Executive Board | Art 190 |
From the rule book
World Skate, Speed Rulebook 2026, Articles 125, 172 and 175 to 191. Checked 14 October 2026. Official document: the World Skate Speed Rulebook 2026.