Color commentators

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Color Commentator

The Color Commentator is responsible for gathering, preparing and feeding competitor and sport specific information to the Announcer. He/she makes “trade-off” commentary with the Announcer regarding competitors and their progress to maintain continuity of the competition.

Contents 1 Duties: 2 Equipment: 3 Reports to 4 Also See

[edit] Duties:

• sport “expert” providing information on athlete performances, equipment preparation, skiing technique, competition race format etc.)
• receive reports from the intermediate timing and any other prearranged timing stations set up on the course
• receive reports from the stadium and results system.
• spots rankinf and special items of interest
• supply unofficial finish results using the CIS to the Race Management PC.

[edit] Equipment:

• binoculars,
• pencil,
• pad of paper,
• radio
• headset

[edit] Reports to

• Event Director

[edit] Also See

• Data Service Requirements World Cup
• Announcer
• FRIS - Abbreviations
• TV Glossary of Terms
• TV Glossary of Terms
• Color commentators

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