Race Staff Position Descriptions

Finish Line Judges (3 persons required)

Purpose:

To judge the finish of each grade
To present the Race Director with a written copy of the results

Arrival Time

Please ensure you arrive at least 1 hour prior to the published race start time. If by unforseen circumstances you are running late please phone ahead to the Race Director to let them know.

Equipment required

High visibility vest, radio, pen, pad, bell, "laps to go" cards and flag. Take the appropriate clothing for the prevailing weather conditions. It gets cold standing in the one spot for two or three hours.

Prior to the start of the race

Mark the finish line
Set up finish area
Elect one person to be the Chief Judge
Elect one person to record the results
Decide which person to judge first, second or third finishers
Recruit extra judges if possible

During the race

Record DNF
Judge races

After the Race

Finalize the results ASAP
Give a written copy to the Entry table and one to the Race Director

Notify the Race Director before you leave.