Parent/Guardian Volunteer Opportunities
Here you will find a comprehensive list of the positions that need to be filled to run a successful race for the athletes. There are many technical as well a non-technical roles, so there is something for everyone!
No Skiing Ability Needed
Registration
Helps with Bib and Lift ticket handout to coaches before race.
Hand Timer
Operate the stopwatch at the start and finish.
Recorder
Records the time-of-day data for each start and finish from the stopwatch.
Bib Collector
Collects the bibs from each competitor immediately after they complete their last run for the event and return to bib storage bins.
Chief of Timing (also called Chief of Timing and Calculations)
Supervises all electronic and manual timing and results calculations, plans and sets up all timing and communication systems, oversees the starter, timers, recorders, finish controller, announcers, spotters and others.
Timer
Operates the timing equipment and software and ensures that accurate start and finish times are recorded for every competitor; communication with the starter throughout the race;
Scoreboard Posters
Records the elapsed time for each competitor on the scoreboard
Announcer
Announces each competitor’s results as soon as they are available.
Helps with Bib and Lift ticket handout to coaches before race.
Hand Timer
Operate the stopwatch at the start and finish.
Recorder
Records the time-of-day data for each start and finish from the stopwatch.
Bib Collector
Collects the bibs from each competitor immediately after they complete their last run for the event and return to bib storage bins.
Chief of Timing (also called Chief of Timing and Calculations)
Supervises all electronic and manual timing and results calculations, plans and sets up all timing and communication systems, oversees the starter, timers, recorders, finish controller, announcers, spotters and others.
Timer
Operates the timing equipment and software and ensures that accurate start and finish times are recorded for every competitor; communication with the starter throughout the race;
Scoreboard Posters
Records the elapsed time for each competitor on the scoreboard
Announcer
Announces each competitor’s results as soon as they are available.
Skiing Ability Needed
Chief of Race (COR)
Is the chairman of the Race Committee and the “boss” who is responsible for staffing and directing the work of all officials except the TD and the referee. He/she normally chairs the Team Captain’s meeting, in consultation with the TD, and deals with all technical aspects of the race. The Chief of Race is a member of the Jury.
Chief of Course (COC)
Directs and supervises the preparation and maintenance of the course, including the start and finish areas. He/she works with the course setters, supervises course maintenance during the race and directs post-race cleanup immediately following the event. He/she needs to know course preparation standards and techniques.
Starter
Calls the competitors to the start in their correct order.
Course Crew
Under the direction of the Chief of Course, replace/repair gate poles; repairs potholes, ruts; berms, and other conditions; sideslip the course;
Referee
Inspects the course immediately after it is set, alone or accompanied by members of the Jury and has the authority to change the course by taking out or adding gates. (The course setter must be informed of changes if he/she was not present during this inspection.); receives the reports of the gate judges, start and finish referees and other officials about any infractions of the rules and gate faults at the end of each run; immediately after each run, checks, signs and posts the “referee’s report” identifying the competitors who were disqualified, The Referee is appointed by the TD from outside the host organization.
Gate Judges
Observe the passage of each competitor through the gates they are assigned; decide whether the passage is correct; when a fault is observed, prepare a proper record of the fault (bib number, gate number, drawing); respond to competitors questions about whether they have committed a fault; make a record of any competitor who leave4s the course and requests a re-run. Gate judges may be asked to perform other duties such as the replacing/repairing poles or flags; helping keep the course clear, etc
Finish Referee
Ensures that the regulations for the organization of the finish and the finish in-run and out-run are followed; responds to requests for re-runs; supervises the finish controller, the timing and the crowd control in the finish area; reports the competitors who did not finish to the referee and informs the Jury of all infringements against the rules. The finish referee remains in the finish from the beginning of the official inspection time until the end of the event.
Is the chairman of the Race Committee and the “boss” who is responsible for staffing and directing the work of all officials except the TD and the referee. He/she normally chairs the Team Captain’s meeting, in consultation with the TD, and deals with all technical aspects of the race. The Chief of Race is a member of the Jury.
Chief of Course (COC)
Directs and supervises the preparation and maintenance of the course, including the start and finish areas. He/she works with the course setters, supervises course maintenance during the race and directs post-race cleanup immediately following the event. He/she needs to know course preparation standards and techniques.
Starter
Calls the competitors to the start in their correct order.
Course Crew
Under the direction of the Chief of Course, replace/repair gate poles; repairs potholes, ruts; berms, and other conditions; sideslip the course;
Referee
Inspects the course immediately after it is set, alone or accompanied by members of the Jury and has the authority to change the course by taking out or adding gates. (The course setter must be informed of changes if he/she was not present during this inspection.); receives the reports of the gate judges, start and finish referees and other officials about any infractions of the rules and gate faults at the end of each run; immediately after each run, checks, signs and posts the “referee’s report” identifying the competitors who were disqualified, The Referee is appointed by the TD from outside the host organization.
Gate Judges
Observe the passage of each competitor through the gates they are assigned; decide whether the passage is correct; when a fault is observed, prepare a proper record of the fault (bib number, gate number, drawing); respond to competitors questions about whether they have committed a fault; make a record of any competitor who leave4s the course and requests a re-run. Gate judges may be asked to perform other duties such as the replacing/repairing poles or flags; helping keep the course clear, etc
Finish Referee
Ensures that the regulations for the organization of the finish and the finish in-run and out-run are followed; responds to requests for re-runs; supervises the finish controller, the timing and the crowd control in the finish area; reports the competitors who did not finish to the referee and informs the Jury of all infringements against the rules. The finish referee remains in the finish from the beginning of the official inspection time until the end of the event.
