Chief Race Official (CRO)

2.1 Pre-Event p. 4

• Review event and become familiar with all aspects
• Establish equipment requirements with TD / HR and resources to acquire
  • Food plan / Transportation plan
• If asked by TD, communicate assignments to all Technical Officials prior to the event
• May be asked to communicate other specific information to the TO Team
  • Other items as directed by the TD
• Ensure the TO Lounge is setup and equipment is organized and ready for use
  • Radio Access / Charging station / Radio Protocol for event
  • World Triathlon Technical Official Vests (TD / HR / MD)
  • Color Printer
  • Laminator
• Prepare and/or Organize the TO’s welcome package
• Prepare all TO Competition Forms / Maps and distribute as required (Add event logo)
  • Some forms may be on devices (Run Sheets on Paper)
• Be available to attend any Pre-Event meetings as requested by the TD
• Be familiar with the World Triathlon website and how to locate Forms / Start Lists / Documents
• Review all National Technical Officials credentials with HR
• Assist / Prepare TO Briefing agenda
• May be asked to prepare Run Sheets
• May be asked to speak / support the TO briefing

2.2 Event p. 4

• Distribute TO Vests / Radios
  • If no VCC, then after all Radios are distributed, perform Radio Check with all TO’s who have a radio
• Ensure Chiefs have all equipment needed
  • Manage any issues from a Human Relations perspective (TO Team)
• May have to temporarily fill any position needed (direction from TD)
• Supervise all TO’s during the event and be prepared to support / direct as needed
• Ensure the Health and Wellness of the TO Team during the event
  • Food / Water / Breaks / Smiles

2.3 Post Event p. 4

• Collect all Equipment and organize for the next day (if multi day event / clean up if done)
• Deal with any concerns / issues with Equipment failures
• Collect any paperwork needed to be passed on to World Triathlon Team
• Collect TO Vests at the end of the event
• Return items as required

2.4 Essential Equipment p. 5

Color Printer c/w extra Cartridges and Paper supply (Legal, A5 / Letter, A4), Laminator and Sheets, Tickle Trunk, Responsible for all Chief TO Equipment needs, Internet Access