Official

Bearing approval or authority. Any person commissioned to administer, execute or apply rules and
regulations.

• a. Contest – A contest that is part of or leads to or toward the United States Championships.
• b. Rule – A published regulation limiting, controlling, or affecting the entry, participation, conduct, or procedure of a contest, membership, or associate membership.
• c. Ruling – An interpretation or directive by an authorized official or official body made in accordance with published rules.