Race Staff Position Descriptions
Finish Line Spotter
Purpose:
To warn the finish line judges of the riders approaching. To supply the split times for each grade.
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 and stop watch. Take the appropriate clothing for the prevailing weather conditions. It gets cold standing in the one spot for two or three hours.
Before the start
- Attend Finish Line Judge’s briefing.
- Collect the equipment you require.
- Check the radio is operating (the channel has been set)
Call Sign
If you have a radio please use the name on your folder as your call sign: eg. LEAD CAR, CAR B, Spotter etc.
During the event
- Make sure that you safety vest is worn correctly.
- Do not get distracted by spectators. You need to give this job your full attention.
- Radio the finish line as soon as riders become visible.
- Radio the split times to the finish line for each bunch
After the race
- Return your radio, stop watch and vest to the designated person
- Complete your post race task that is on the schedule sheet
- Attend the debriefing
Notify the Race Director before you leave.