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Role 6

Chief Transition

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Assistant Transition Officials (2) Assistant Transition Officials (2) – Mount / Dismount Line

6.1 Pre-Event p. 12

  • Liaise with LOC Transition Coordinator - smile
  • Be familiar with all Races that you are responsible for within Transition
    • Elite / Para / Relay / AG / KOS
  • Obtain Transition Check-In sheet
  • Review Transition setup
    • Racks (Individual / AG) § Spacing (Para…) § Numbers § Height § Placards (Name, Number, Country Code and Flag, Logos TD approved)
    • Prepare / Source from LOC § Athlete Equipment Boxes (Numbered)
    • Flow (Loading…Waves…)
    • Hazards
    • Carpet
    • Mount (GREEN)/ Dismount Line (RED) (2 Red Flags) § Confirm location with TD
  • Inform Assistant Officials of their duties

6.2 Event p. 12

  • Ensure Transition area is ready for Athlete arrival
    • Check Box placement
  • Inform TO Team Transition is Open for Athletes
  • May do Bike / Wheel / Helmet inspections if not done in Registration
  • Report to HR any illegal or unapproved equipment
    • Confirm any recording equipment with HR (GoPro…)
  • Ensure a Bike Mechanic is available when athletes loading Transition
  • T1: Front wheel out with individual racks, Seat racked for A-Frame
  • Inform TO Team when all Athletes have checked-in and Transition is closed
  • Take a photo of each Athlete’s area after check-in
  • Ensure Transition is secure while bikes are checked-in
  • Video Cameras recording Transition area for violations (if available)
  • Be prepared to administer Briefing / Swim penalties (approved by HR) in the TZ
  • Supervise Mount / Dismount lines
  • Inform TO Team of First / Last Athlete In / Out of Transition
  • Inform HR if Transition was clear (T1 / T2) or of any violations in Transition (T1 / T2) and have a photo of the violation available for the HR to review if needed (photo of used equipment outside the Athletes’ box)
  • Clean up equipment boxes after each Transition
  • Supervise any changeovers required to facilitate back to back races
  • For AG Transition:
    • Athlete Spaces not marked
    • Support Chief Swim with count of Bikes remaining in Transition
    • Ensure Bib Numbers are being worn (AG Run)
    • Bikes racked correctly
    • Helmets Unbuckled / Correct Helmet violations (AG)
    • Correct Helmet violations
    • Inform HR if Transition was clear (T1 / T2) or of any violations in Transition (T1 / T2) and have a photo of the violation available for the HR to review if needed
    • Inform TO Team of First / Last Athlete In / Out of Transition

6.3 Post Event p. 13

  • Ensure all items are collected by the Athletes

6.4 Essential Equipment p. 13

Smiles, 30m Tape Measure, Camera, Current UCI Wheel List, 2 Red Flags