If you have volunteered for the Start position, here is some information to review.
Equipment and Materials
(we will provide)
- Radio
- Start List
- Pencil
During Training
Control the Start. If training needs to be paused, you will be notified by radio. Tell the athlete to stop. Once the course is cleared, training can resume.
During the Competition
Singles
Between you and the Assistant Starter, visually check that the next 3 athletes are ready.
NOTE: You and the Head Judge both have Start Lists.
Cadence
Head Judge: “Proceed with the next competitor”
Starter: “Bib 22. Competitor Ready. 3, 2, 1, Go!” Say “Go” when the athlete’s boots cross the Start Line. Might be “Competitor Ready. Go” or might be “Competitor Ready. 3, 2, 1, …delay… Go”
“Go” signals the Backup Timers to start their stopwatches.
If a competitor is not present
Head Judge: “Proceed with the next competitor”
Starter: “Bib 22 is a DNS. Bib 46 is in the Start.”
Head Judge: “Proceed with Bib 46.”
Please return this to Scoring at the end of the event
