Assistant Run Official (1)
11.1 Pre-Event p. 20
- Liaise with LOC Run Course Coordinator - smile
- Be familiar with all Run Courses used for the Event
- Know how they will transition to AG / Para / Elite during the event
- Obtain Maps (Grid) / Assist in development
- Verify Course Measurement (be prepared to walk the entire course many times)
- World Triathlon Championship Series / World Cup - Coaches check (TD to confirm, before / after)
- Break course into sections for easier measuring
- Liaise with Run Course Team
- Confirm times for Road Closures / Openings
- Confirm Aid Station locations / Recommend adjustments if necessary
- Confirm with Chief Bike, if First Runner / Last Biker scenario exists and what plans have been made by LOC / TD
- Review with TD the event protocol for Elite course (Lead Runner / Last Runner) § World Triathlon Championship Series – No Lead Runner TO § Sweep the course about 5 minutes before first athlete enters § Last Runner TO only needs to maintain eye contact as necessary
- Run Course
- Ensure course is swept
- Check Run Course surface
- Confirm Topography
- Note Technical Challenges
- Remove / Mark / Make Safe any Hazards
- Verify Course Measurement and record exact distance for inclusion in the Athlete briefing
- Ensure Whistles / Flags are available in key areas of the course
- Inform Assistant Officials of their duties
- Be Camera aware
11.2 Event p. 20
- Ensure Run Course is ready for the first race
- Work with Run Team on course readiness
- Re-Confirm course is safe and ready
- Confirm correct placement of turn markers
- Inform TO Team the Run course is Race ready
- Ensure all Traffic is controlled and Road closures are effective during the race
- Ensure that Athletes who retire from the Run course are escorted or can safely make it back to Transition
- Inform Chief Technology / HR of Athlete number when retired (DNF) and try and give reason for DNF
- Remove Timing Chip
- Do not cross Timing Points with chip
- Monitor movements on the Run course
- Monitor Run behaviour and report to HR any concerns
- Be aware of Camera / Photo areas on course
- Monitor Aid Stations and assist as needed
- Ensure litter zones are established and signed
- Ensure the TO with the last athlete is to the side of the road and away from any Camera angle
- In sections that the TO has an eye contact with the last athlete (e.x. dog leg, out and back run sections) they don’t need to ride behind the last athlete. They can be stationed in a key location and monitor the athlete’s movement from there and join the athlete again.
- Inform the TO Team when the first Athlete is approaching the finish (200 – 400m)
- Inform the TO Team when the Last Athlete is off the Run Course
11.3 Post Event p. 21
- Post Mortem with Run Team / Corrections as needed
- Return equipment as needed
11.4 Essential Equipment p. 21
Measurement Wheel, Laser, Notepad / Calculator, Course Maps, Good shoes… Bicycles (2)