Countdown time changed during Competition

[Walrus]

Hi All,

Question for anyone that has been in a competition.

Has anybody ever had their Start time for a static(ie near the end of 45 minute count down) changed at the last minute, after they have already warmed up ?

Does the competitor have any rights, able to do anything about it ?

For example say a competitor has 2 minutes left of their countdown, he/she has finished all their warm up statics, then suddenly get told they don't start for another 7 minutes.....

Wouldn't that greatly affect their performance ?


Any advice apreciated.
Cheers.