TIMING & DATA TECHNICAL REPORT ver 7.2

1. TIMING & DATA TECHNICAL REPORT ver 7.2

2. Timing & Data Technical Reportis required for all scored events – USSA & FIS. It is also required for USSA non-scored Championship events, e.g. U12 Championships, Masters Championships. (This part of the presentation addresses the paper copy of the report which can only be used for non-FIS events.)

3. EVENT IDENTIFIERS USSA Transmittal #: Alpha character + 4 numbers assigned by USSA and used only for non-FIS events. FIS CODEX #: FIS events use 4 numbers assigned by FIS; FIS-supplied software must be used to generate the report and to use the FIS online reporting system. Software also generates a PDF copy for signatures/required packets. (Details at end of presentation.)

4. Location:As listed on website Event:* Type of race: DH, SL, GS, SG, AC Event Name: As listed on website Gender:* Ladies or Men Date:Actual date of event *“Check Boxes” enabled!

5. Equipment Identifiers This information must be accurate; equipment must be currently homologated! Sys Timer A Sys Timer B Start Gate Finish Cell A Finish Cell B • Brand Name • Model or Type • Serial Number • Homologation #

6. Timekeeping Equipment

7. Start Gate

8. Photo Cells

9. SOFTWARE / RESULTS VERIFICATION Brand: Name of Software Version: Version used by timing & results computers Date: Date of version used – not date of event Results = Tapes: Confirmation that assigned times = printed timing tapes

10. CONNECTIONS How do we communicate signals/data from Start to Finish? How is voice communication handled between Start and Finish? • Cable • Radio • Snowmobile • Ski Lift • Skier • ??

11. POWER ON & SYNCHRONIZATION At what time is the run scheduled to start? • Is there a rule about Synchronization? • What is the minimum recommended warm- up time? • Why do you have to wait to synchronize?

12. Synchronization and Sync + 1 Minute • Are Systems A and B synchronized? • How close are they? • What is the maximum difference acceptable? • What about Hand Sync (Manual Timekeeping)?

13. First Competitor Quality Check • Is Net Time the same as A time-of-day difference? • How close are they? • Does Net Time agree with Official Results? • What is the B time-of-day difference? • Discuss the difference? • What about Hand Sync (Manual Timekeeping)?

14. Last Competitor Quality Check • Is Net Time the same as A time-of-day difference? • How close are they? • Does Net Time agree with Official Results? • What is the B time-of-day difference? • Discuss the difference? • What about Hand Sync (Manual Timekeeping) ?

15. First Run Summary • Why do we show Best run-time? • Why do we show the Bib #?

16. Second Run Sync +1 minute • Are Systems A & B synchronized? • Do the rules require re-synchronization between 1st & 2nd Runs? • Why do you think there was no Hand re-sync?

17. Second Run Summary • Notice First and Last racer data quality!

18. Race Summary Were all Results from system A?If you answer “NO”, you must list any or all bib numbers – in all runs – where an assigned time was obtained from any system other than system A (indicate run). WHY? List the reason:BatteriesSnow obscurationWire break Photocell alignmentOther? (describe) Data source for replacement system A time (resp. ACR 611.2.1)?What did you use?System BSystem CManual NOTE: If Replacement Time (EET) calculated, include calculation worksheet(s) with this form. (Sent to TWG representative.)

19. Race Comments • What comments might or should be shown? • What should NOT be shown?

20. Certification • We certify that the timing and calculations of this event adhered to the USSA rules. • Any discussion on this? • Are we through now?

21. Sign Off • Chief T & C • Printed Name and NAT • Telephone nr. • Email address • USSA # • SIGNATURE • Technical Delegate • Printed Name and NAT • Telephone nr. • Email address • USSA # • SIGNATURE

22. COMPLETED TDTR • The Chief of Timing & Calculations is responsible for the accurate completion of this form. • The Technical Delegate is responsible for verifying the accuracy of the data. • Both officials must sign the form as their confirmation of the accuracy of the timing for the event. • A TDTR is required for ALL scored events. • A TDTR is required for ALL non-scored Championship events; e.g. U12, U14 and Masters Championships.

23. ONLINE TDTR • Software that allows online filing is available • Data requirements are identical to paper form • Its use is required for all FISevents: Depending on connection, download time can vary – DOWNLOAD, INSTALL AND TEST IN ADVANCE OF YOUR EVENT! • It is available in (Windows, MacOS & Linux) • Available for review/download at: ftp://ftp.fisski.ch/Software/Programs/TimingReport/AL/ Race result XML and TDTR XML files must be submitted prior to filing online TD Report!

24. TIMING & DATA TECHNICAL REPORT SOFTWARE * Versions 2.1.2 / 2.1.3 *Please verify you are using the most current version of the software! (Edited XML from prior season’s event used for this presentation.)

25. The new TDTR software program can be found On theFISFTP site. Select OS & Download

26. TDTR SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Select Option & Continue

27. TDTR SOFTWARE, Step 2 Select Option & Continue

28. TDTR SOFTWARE, Step 3 Change or Accept and Continue

29. TDTR SOFTWARE, Step 4 Select Storage Location Continue

30. TDTR SOFTWARE, Step 5 Select Options Continue

31. TDTR SOFTWARE, Step 6 Verify Preferences Go Back to Change Preferences, Install or Cancel

32. TDTR SOFTWARE, Step 7 Finish Installation & Launch Software

33. The Software: P1. Event Information as listed on applicable website for level of event Officials’ names as listed on applicable website for level of event (name on FIS site may be different than that listed on USSA site, e.g. Randy Rogers on FIS and Randall Rogers on USSA!)

34. First-time use requires loading list of homologated timing devices

35. Start online update

36. Note date/time for Update

37. Prompt for new version after initial installaton New Version Information (Uninstall/Re-install may be required.)

38. OPTIONS/PREFERENCES: Timekeeper Insert ALL “Timekeeper” Defaults & Save

39. OPTIONS/PREFERENCES/TIMING DEVICES Select “Timing Devices” Default Choices & Save Check for device updates! This is not the same function as “NEW VERSION”

40. OPTIONS/PREFERENCES: Program Options Insert ALL “Program Options” Default Choices & Save

41. Online Timing and Data Technical Report

42. TIMEKEEPING EQUIPMENT Dropdown boxes for equipment brand and model selections Homologation number automatically inserted You must insert Serial Numbers! Additional selections & continue (Select “Other” if your software not listed.)

43. Hardware Dropdown Selections

44. Device and Connection Information

45. Select Your Connections Drop down boxes make it simple!

46. Technical Timing Information Prior to “Finish”, Software will prompt for all error corrections!

47. Summary of Race:All times from system “A”? YES

48. Summary of Race:all times from system “A”?NO “NO” is selected; information required. Can add / delete / select, as needed.

49. If “NO”, enter Bib, Run & Select the Reason Drop-down Selections make it easy! “Other” allows you to key in a reason. “Add to List” inserts your keyed data. Followed rules?

50. OUTPUTS: SAVE PDF / VIEW XML / SAVE XML and EMAIL Select “Output” Select your option – “Save PDF” allows for TD’s review.