16.1 Pre-Event p. 28
- Discuss the role and the responsibilities of this assignment with the assigned TD and the HR
- Attend the broadcasters meeting and be introduced to the team by the assigned TD
- Visit the OB Van with the TD and the HR to be familiar with the layout and access
- Be aware many Broadcast vehicles are RF shielded, so an alternate form of communication may be required
16.2 Event p. 28
- Meet with the TV Producer and go through with him/her the communication process between you the OB van. Chain of command and communication process within OBU has to be strictly adhered to. Official needs to know who they can speak to, who can deliver replays for them and how to request them.
- Report to the OB van 30 minutes before the start of the race. Make sure to have with you the run sheet, start list and your radio with an earpiece.
- Meet with the allocated OB van staff, responsible for the play back.
- During the race report any violations that you have identified to the HR and wait for the HR instructions.
- Review any footage upon request of the HR.
- Keep a log of the incidents (type of incident, athlete(s) involved, violation, HR comments, WHO notified)
- Communicate directly only with the HR or the TD
- Have to be careful with any food or drink in OB van, so adhere to broadcaster’s guidelines.
- Please keep in mind that the primary role of the OB van is the live coverage of the event. Any requests coming from you, shouldn’t distract the OB van staff from their job.
- Please be thankful to the team in the OB van as this is their property and we are only Guests.
16.3 Post Event p. 28
- Complete any outstanding requests from the HR or TD
16.4 Essential Equipment p. 28
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