Triathlon NZ Competition Rules 2013 - Triathlon New Zealand

• Conduct the pre race and post race TO meetings on behalf of the TD if requiredNote: In practice in NZ, a CRO is typically only appointed to very large races or in somesmaller races where they can be the “2IC” for a combined TD/RR. Where a CRO is notappointed, these duties are typically shared between the TD and the RRSwim Officials Typically a Chief Swim Official will be appointed who may be assisted by oneor more other Technical Officials• Check the Start Area, including start line, numbering (if any) and hazards• Organise a rehearsal of the starting procedure with all officials who will be involved.Ensure that all TO’s are familiar with false start and early start procedures• Check the sound system and start mechanism• Verify the set up of the course and course measurements• Check for any hazards on the swim course• Measure the water temperature and declare the official temperature at least one hourprior to start time. In conjunction with the TD, make the official determination onwetsuit usage based on the parameters contained in the competition rules• Brief all safety personnel and any other on-water support or media vessels• Administer the Swimming Conduct RulesTransition OfficialsTypically a Chief Transition Official and at least one other TO• Check Transition to ensure a proper flow• Supervise equipment checks (in particular check helmets for correct fit, that all barendsare plugged and that there are no obvious defects of safety hazards associatedwith the bike)• Ensure that the Transition Area is secure (note: It is NOT the job of the TO’s to actas security guards but ensure that this function is being performed by the LOC)• Ensure that only race equipment is placed in the transition area and that no largeboxes or bags are left in transition during the race. Remove any such items ifnecessary.• Administer the Transition Conduct Rules• Conduct periodic tidy-ups, especially after the swim transition• Liaise with the Chief Swim TO and medical/safety personnel to account for any bikeswhich remain in racks at the end of T1Cycle OfficialsTypically a Chief Cycle Official and one or more other TO’s• Verify the course measurement and course setup including implementation of theTMP• Check the road conditions and note any hazards• In conjunction with the TD and RR, plan how the Cycle Course is to be managed inrelation to the competition rules (e.g.: depending on the number of TO’s, are thereany groups of athletes on whom the TO’s should focus, are there any “green zones”on the course etc?)• Assign and manage the TO’s assigned to the cycle course• Administer the Cycling Conduct rules• Observe and Note any issues related to the setup of the Course and the positioningof marshals which could assist in the delivery of a safer/fairer event in futureRun OfficialsTypically a Chief Run Official and up to one other official• Verify the course measurement and that the course is properly set up• Ensure that any hazards are appropriately marked and that marshals are inappropriate positions• Administer the Running Conduct RulesTriathlon New Zealand Competition Rules. - Version 2013.1 – Effective 01/01/2013 52