Starter

Overview: An individual at the race start who communicates with the race director and the racers to ensure the racers start in the proper order and in a timely manner. This is a good position for someone with experience in ski racing.  

Race Day Schedule:

• Arrive at the Race Building at 8:00 am.
• Coordinate with the Race Director.
• Arrive at the top of the race course at 9:00 am.
• Remain at the top of the course through the end of Run 1.
• After Run 1, there is 30-45 min to go to the lodge for lunch.
• Arrive back at the top of the race course 30 minutes before the start of run 2. This time varies based on the size of the race.
• Remain at the top of the course through the end of Run 2.
• After the race, check in with the race director.
• This duty ends at around 2:00.

Additional Details:

• You will be on a headset communicating with the Timing booth.
• Tell the timer what bib number you have in the gate, the timer will instruct you as to when they are ready for you to send the racer.
• Use the cue: Racer Ready, 3 – 2 – 1 Go.
• Make sure you do not send any racers when the course is not clear or the timer is not ready.
• Volunteers should observe this duty before signup up.

To volunteer for Starter click here.