Triathlon NZ Competition Rules 2013 - Triathlon New Zealand

• Supervise the Technical Team• In conjunction with the Competition Manager, agree that the Field of Play (FOP) is setup fairly and that it is safe to start the race• In conjunction with the Competition Manager (or their delegate such as the SiteTraffic Management Supervisor) make decisions on points of safety or in situationswhich may arise which are not directly covered by the competition rules.• Assist the Race Referee and other Technical Officials as requiredAfter the CompetitionNote:• Convene the Competition Jury (if required)• Convene a post-race meeting with Technical Officials to gather feedback on thecourse and the conduct of the competition.• Complete the post race report based on the event Sanctioning or EndorsementapplicationA Technical Delegate will usually only be appointed to major events such as NationalChampionships. Where a Technical Delegate has not been appointed the role of theTechnical Delegate will be undertaken by the Race Referee.Race RefereePrior to the Competition:• In conjunction with Tri NZ and the TD, allocate roles to the Technical Officials whohave been assigned to the race (consult with TAG if required).• Assist the TD with the preparation of the run sheet Liaise with the TD and the LOC toassist with preparation of the athlete briefing• Be present to advise and assist competitors on any technical matters relating to thecourse, the competition rules or competitors equipment.• Establish the Official Notice Board at the Finish Line• If no Technical Delegate is appointed, undertake the duties of the Technical Delegateas requiredDuring the Competition• Start the Race• Make final decisions on all rule violations reported by Technical Officials• Post the details of any penalties issued on the official notice board. Details mustinclude the athlete’s race number, the violation and the penalty given.• Supervise the set up of any Prime Lines• Manage the protest procedure and adjudicate on any protests which are lodged• Advise the TD of any appeals that will require the Competition Jury to be convenedAfter the Competition• Assist the TD in convening the post race TO meeting and completing the race reportNote: Not all events will have both a Technical Delegate and a Race Referee appointed inwhich case the duties of both these roles will be undertaken by one personChief Race Official (CRO)The CRO is the race day team leader for the Technical Officials. The CRO will supervise theofficials during the event which frees up the TD and RR to undertake their roles.• Communicate role assignments to the TO’s• Distribute and recover Vests, Radios and other equipment• Assistant Starter for the Race• Supervise and Support all TO’s during the race• Act as a “trouble-shooter” to provide additional resource or support at different stagesof the race (e.g.: in transition during transitions, at the finish line etc)Triathlon New Zealand Competition Rules. - Version 2013.1 – Effective 01/01/2013 51