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Gate Judge Training Overview

Gate Judge Training Overview. Revised Feb. 2010. Snowbasin 2009-2010 Host Race Schedule. Five (5) Snowbasin Hosted Races (Gate Judging Required) Ten (10) Days of Racing (Gate Judges Required). Agenda. Expectations Rules and Guidance When/Where? What you will do? Responsibilities

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Gate Judge Training Overview

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  1. Gate Judge Training Overview Revised Feb. 2010

  2. Snowbasin 2009-2010 Host Race Schedule • Five (5) Snowbasin Hosted Races (Gate Judging Required) • Ten (10) Days of Racing (Gate Judges Required)

  3. Agenda • Expectations • Rules and Guidance • When/Where? • What you will do? • Responsibilities • Drawing your Gates • What to bring? • What you will need before you leave the Team Center • Training Video

  4. Training Expectations • Understand the duties the responsibilities of a Gate Judge • Be able to complete a control card • Proper Passage • Fault • Understand the particular milestones and timelines during a race/race day • Understand the Gate Judge checklist

  5. Rules and Guidance • FIS ICR, Section 660 • USSA Alpine Competition Guide, 2009-2010, USSA Alpine Competition Regulations, Section 2 Rules Common to Alpine Events Article 660, Gate Judge Instructions, pages 118-122 • Found online USSA.org Alpine Rules & Regulations

  6. When and Where? • When: • Show up on time 8:00am day of race • Be in your assigned position minimum of 15 min before race start • Please have cards drawn for COG or assistant to review before race start • Participate until last racer is finished and TD has released you (protests have been supported) • Where: • Report to Race Center • Will be positioned along the Race Course

  7. What you will do: • Draw gates you are assigned • Proper Passage • Another drawing in case of fault • Fill out control card particulars • (Race, date, your name, 1st/2nd run, male/female, GS/SL, etc.) • Prepare for documenting faults • Fill up the card (drawings) as time permits • Document Faults • Bib number, gate, and “F” or Re-run • Communicate with Athetes (“Go!” And “Back”)

  8. Gate Judge Responsibilities Supervises one or more gates • Determines if both ski tips and boots passed the gates correctly • Verifies that the racer did not receive outside assistance • Communicates with the Athlete: Either “Back” or “Go” or “Continue” • Determines if there has been interference • Replaces missing gates in dye spots, straighten leaning gates, replace panels* • Maintains the race surface* • Controls spectators and coaches who may crowd or interfere with the course* *Course maintenance workers and other race officials help with these duties

  9. Drawing Your Gates #11 Show Proper Passage @ Your Location Red gates are circles #12 #13 Blue gates are diamonds

  10. Predraw Your Gates for Faults #11 @ #12 #13

  11. Predraw Your Gates for Faults (Cont) Bib #1 Fault (Missed gate #11) #11 @ #12 #13

  12. What you can say? • “Go!” or “Continue” – If the skier has cleared the gate and can proceed down the course • “Back!” – If the skier has not cleared a previous gate • “Course” to clear the course for an athlete

  13. What should you bring? • Lift Pass (notify Colette or Chuck if you need a pass) • Warm and Dry Clothing • Back pack • Sun Glasses and reading glasses • Food and water (lunch is usually provided) • Sun block • Heat Packs • Skis, boots, poles, and other ski equipment • Cell phone • Pad to sit or stand on

  14. Gate Judge Checklist • Gate Assignments • Clip Board • Control Cards • Start Lists • Gate Judge Bib • 1 Gallon Zip Lock Bag • Pad to sit on • Pencils and erasers • Lunch • Talk About Radio • Cell Phone • Heat Packs • Sun Tan Lotion • Sun Glasses/Glasses • Lift Ticket • Skis, Boots, Poles, Helmet, etc.

  15. Summary • Draw gates being assigned • Document Faults • Bib Number • Gate Number • Draw Faults (how gate was missed) • Know your adjacent gate judges (have them document in case of protest) • Turn in control cards after each run (usually 4 cards) to Chief of Gates or Assistant

  16. Summary (Continued) • Communicate Properly with Athletes • Clear course for racers • Wait to be released by TD in case of faults, unless racer did not finish • Support jury when there are protests (stay after race 15 minutes, unless the athlete Did Not Finish (DNF) • Turn in bib, clipboard, pencils, etc at race headquarters.

  17. Thanks for Supporting SSEF! We truly appreciate the volunteers!

  18. Minimum and Maximum Number of Gates

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