A Chief Steward shall be appointed by the Event Secretary and shall serve the Judge and the Event Secretary in the furtherance of a water sports event.

Chief Steward duties include:

1. Read and agree to abide by the Canine Water Sports Regulations.
   

1. Appoint an adequate number of capable stewards to serve as assistants in the production and presentation of a water sports event.
   

1. Ensure that stewards are properly trained and prepared  for stewardship.
   

1. Assemble the necessary equipment and boats for the judging site(s)
   

1. Plan, organize and supervise the set up and clean up  of the event grounds and judging sites.
   

1. Assign stewards to their duties and hours of service.
   

1. Ensure that all equipment, host and handler, is safe to use and is in compliance with regulations.
   

1. Supervise stewards during the water sports event.
   

1. Collect all water sports event materials and equipment at the end of the event.
   

1. Deliver to the Secretary all judging forms, scored catalogs and registration paper work and supplies that may come into his/her possession during the testing event.
   

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1.   Stewards shall be appointed by the Chief Steward and shall    serve the Judge and Chief Steward in the furtherance of a water sports event.
   

  Steward duties include:

1.   Read and agree to abide by the Canine Water Sports Regulations.
   

1.   Comply with the direction of an Event Secretary, Chief Steward and/or any Judge.
   

1.   Posses and wear a full body support personal flotation device and protective water wear shoes when in the water.
   

1. Assist in the set up and clean up of event grounds and judging sites.
   

1. Organize a registration desk on the day of event.
   

1. Record team arrivals and deliver catalog and event information. 
   

1. Inspect handler equipment to ensure safety, size standards and regulation compliance.
   

1. Supervise the order in which handlers are prepped and called for judging.
   

1. Participate in tasks under the direction of a judge, including portrayal of victims and delivery targets, rowing boats, swimming, throwing, placing or holding articles and equipment on land and in the water.
   

1. Redirect spectators who violate etiquette rules.
   

1. Keep unauthorized people/dogs out of  the judging site.
   

1. Direct questions concerning judging protocols, regulations & task procedures, violations, or evaluation scores to the judge.
   

1. Direct questions concerning protests to the Event Secretary.
   

1. Identify and post the names of  the qualifying teams for public review.
   

1. Record the judging results in two event catalogs.
   

1. Collect  the  scored catalogs, completed judging forms, registration desk supplies & site equipment and deliver them to the Chief Steward.
   

1. Stewards shall not:
   

1. Communicate with dogs being judged except when so directed by task regulations or a judge.
   

1. Offer or provide handlers  with counsel or performance instruction unless directed by a judge to do so.
   

1. Bring food or toys into the judging site.