Triathlon NZ Competition Rules 2013 - Triathlon New Zealand

10.4. Technology Tools:a) ITU Officials may use any kind of electric, electronic, magnetic, or othertechnological support to acquire data or evidence on rule infractions.10.5. Technical Official Appointment and Certificationa) Tri NZ has the overall responsibility for the appointment of Technical Officials forall Tri NZ sanctioned or endorsed events. In making these appointmentsguidance is to be provided by the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) especially inrespect of the appointments of Technical Delegates (TD) and Race Referees(RR).b) Tri NZ will inform the Technical Delegate and the Race Referee of theirappointment and provide them with a list of the Technical Officials who areavailable for the event. The TD, assisted by the RR, will then assign the TO’s tothe various roles that are required. Where necessary mentors may be assignedto assist less experienced officials who are stepping up to a new role. The TAGmay also be asked to advise on the assignment of roles to ensure that the TO’sappointed are appropriately skilled and experienced to undertake theirappointment.c) Tri NZ shall provide Technical Official training programmes to ensure thatofficial's are appropriately trained and certified. Tri NZ shall set and publish thecriteria under which Technical Officials can advance or maintain their level ofcertification. This criteria may be varied from time to time but shall be kept inalignment with the ITU Technical Official programme for those officials with ITUcertification and to provide a pathway for those officials who aspire to ITUcertification.10.6. Volunteer & Technical Officials Briefing:a) All volunteers (Race Marshals) and Technical Officials who are assigned toareas of responsibility on the Field of Play (FOP), must be briefed on their roleand responsibility. At a minimum this briefing shall include:• An overview of the event including the course and key times.• A description of the specific role or duties for each individual• Briefing for volunteers / Race Officials on what assistance can beprovided to athletes under these rules• Key safety information including a briefing on any specific hazards orrisks which may be present depending on the role being undertaken• Instructions on how to summon medical assistanceTriathlon New Zealand Competition Rules. - Version 2013.1 – Effective 01/01/2013 30