Its quite simple as I see it. The contest/event director is approved by the club/executive. The club/executive has to support the contest/event director. Failing that the contest/event director should resign on the spot to the club/executive then so he cannot be held responsible pack up and leave the field for that event. At no time should the contest/event director feel the need to engage in a confrontation with any participant. If the situation cannot be reasoned out the decision must fall in favour of the event/contest director with the full backing of the executive. If this is not the case the contest/event director becomes nothing more than someone expected to shoulder the responsibility of fault were something to happen. If your executive is non supportive its a clear sign to avoid future commitments to act as contest/event director.

Dennis