How do protests work for junior surfers?

Under the SSA Rulebook 2025 (Section 2.9):

• A heat result can be protested for errors such as heat timing, interference or tabulating errors.
• At team events (such as the SA Junior Championships), the protest is lodged by the Team Manager or Team Coach; in non-team events, by the surfer.
• It must be in writing on the official SSA Protest Form, handed to the Contest Director within 15 minutes of the heat result being published or announced. The decision is given in writing to the surfer or team manager.
• Scores can't be protested: judging decisions are irrevocable.
• With paper scoring, judges' and tabulator's sheets may be viewed after the heat result is published, with the team manager or coach present at national events.
• Penalties imposed by the Contest Director can be appealed to the SSA Board (national events) or the district Executive Committee (district events).