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Role 1

Head Referee (HR)

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Appointed by World Triathlon or the Technical Delegate of the Event Large events may have more than one. (HR#1 / HR#2)

1.1 Pre-Event p. 2

  • Co-ordinate preparation of run sheets with TD
  • Availability of Uniform and Logo measurement templates
  • Prepare Protest forms with Receipts for deposits
  • Setup Competition Jury room
  • Arrange for Pre-Event meeting of the Competition Jury, with agenda
  • Introduced at the athlete briefing
  • Review Event website and documents to raise any potential concerns
  • Review the Announcer’s script for presenting the Athletes (may be TL)
  • Review Start Line setup / Event Start protocol (with TL / TD))
  • Review TO Assignments with TD/CRO
  • Review the extent of LOC provided event assistance
    • Assess the amount of support / resources from LOC
  • Approve any equipment or devices carried during the bike segment or added to the bike
  • Approve bikes on request after athlete briefing
  • Collect Pre-competition protests
  • Assist with Wait Lists as necessary with TD
  • Review with Chief Classifier the start lists resulting from classification decisions
  • Witness bike dismantling in case of suspected technical fraud
  • Rule on any pre-event violations
    • Cases of proven Tech Fraud
    • DSQ athletes refusing to sign a waiver for Tech Fraud Inspection
    • Uniform / Equipment / Other
  • Will be asked to speak / support the TO briefing

1.2 Event p. 2

  • Supervise bike and uniform check
  • Prepare official penalty notice board at the finish line
  • Para Starts (may allow Mass start in lieu of Interval Start System)
  • Starter of the Race
  • Responsible to make final decisions on all rule violations reported by Technical Officials (TO)
  • Collects all Protests
  • Update penalty notice board with Athlete Violations / Penalties / Protests
  • Confirm final finish order by any means necessary
  • Rule on Ties in Qualifying Round Format
  • Rules on change of classification results due to classifier observations
  • Sign off on Official results immediately after the race
  • Ensure formatting is correct for online posting
  • Arrange for collection of any images and video footage from approved devices
  • May need to be aware of other requirements for results (qualification as of next year’s age…)

1.3 Post Event p. 3

  • Complete Athlete Violation report (World Triathlon Championship Series / World Triathlon Cup / other as required)
  • Prepare report to World Triathlon Arbitration Tribunal if necessary

1.4 Essential Equipment p. 3

Start Lists, Start Horns (2), Run Sheets, Protest / Receipt Forms, Microphone