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THE INTERNATIONAL SKI COMPETITION RULES (ICR)

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612.3 The Start Recorder<br />

The start recorder is responsible for recording the actual start times of all<br />

competitors.<br />

612.4 The Chief Timekeeper<br />

The chief timekeeper is responsible for the accuracy of the timing. He<br />

synchronises the watches with the starter as shortly before and after the<br />

race as is possible. He must publish unofficial times as quickly as<br />

possible (on the score-board, etc.). If the electric timing fails, the chief<br />

timekeeper must communicate immediately with the start referee and the<br />

TD.<br />

612.5 The Assistant Timekeeper<br />

Two assistant timekeepers operate stop watches according to art.<br />

611.2.2. One assistant timekeeper maintains a complete record with the<br />

registered times of all competitors.<br />

612.6 The Finish Controller<br />

The finish controller has the following duties:<br />

- Supervision of the section between the last gate and the finish<br />

- Supervision of the proper crossing of the finish line<br />

- Recording of the order of finishing of all racers who complete the course<br />

612.7 The Chief of Calculations<br />

The chief of calculations is responsible for quick and accurate calculation<br />

of results. He supervises the immediate duplication of unofficial results<br />

and the publication of official results after expiration of the protest interval,<br />

or after any protests have been dealt with.<br />

613 The Start<br />

613.1 The Start Area<br />

The start area must be closed off to everyone except the starting<br />

competitor, accompanied by only one trainer and the start officials.<br />

The start area must be protected appropriately against inclement weather.<br />

A special roped off area must be provided for trainers, team captains,<br />

service personnel etc., in which they may take care of the waiting<br />

competitors without being interrupted by the public. An adequate shelter<br />

must be prepared for the competitors waiting for the call to start.<br />

The competitor enters the defined start hut with both skis attached without<br />

any covers on them.<br />

613.2 The Start Ramp<br />

The start ramp should be prepared in such a way that the competitors can<br />

stand relaxed on the starting line and can quickly reach full speed after<br />

leaving the start.<br />

613.3 Start Procedure<br />

No official or attendant who could possibly give an advantage to or disturb<br />

the starting competitor can be behind him. All outside help is forbidden.<br />

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