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Role 13

Chief Technology

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13.1 Pre-Event p. 23

  • Be familiar with all the races during the event
  • Liaise with the World Triathlon Live Coverage Team
    • Timing and Results (World Triathlon Championship Series)
  • Work with Event Timers
    • Supply of timing chips for event (handout process / collection process)
    • Correct Athlete Numbers assigned
    • Quality of straps (Velcro) § Double chips if necessary (Safety Pins)
    • Finish Line Camera (Photo Finish)
  • Confirm what types of results and formats need to be generated for the Event (check with TD what has been discussed)
    • World Triathlon Cup Qualification typically require year ahead age categories
    • Live Website / Printed Posted
    • Assist with the preparation of the Results Header information § Event, Weather Temps, Wetsuit, TD, HR, Comp Jury, Penalties
  • Ensure correct placement of Timing points (confirm with TD)
    • Be familiar with potential contingency plans and assist with the implementation if needed
  • Confirm time and manner of chip delivery with Chief Registration

13.2 Event p. 23

  • Ensure Athlete chips are being distributed as required
  • Ensure Timing points are set and tested
  • Confirm operation of the Photo Finish Camera (if used)
  • Ensure spare chips are available
    • Swim starts
    • Transition
  • Monitor athletes’ chips at each stage, report athlete numbers that have lost a chip and arrange manual back-up
  • Communicate to the Timing company all DNS, DNF, Lapped, DSQ, Penalties from each race in real time through radio confirmations with the HR
    • Acknowledge over the radio you have copied the call
  • Secure Official Results immediately after the race and deliver to the HR for verification
    • Cue up the Photo Finish camera if needed
    • Confirm with HR how they would like this administered (Elite, AG, Long Distance)
    • Pre-check results and flag any suspected placement / timing calculation errors as well as short, long or missing split times for review by HR
    • Number of copies…?
  • Collect all chips from the FOP

13.3 Post Event p. 24

  • Ensure all results signed off / posted quickly
  • Return of all timing chips from the FOP

13.4 Essential Equipment p. 24

Course Maps, Event Knowledge, Internet Access