Course Preparation Crews

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Course Preparation Crews

Job Descriptions:

Each crew member is responsible for carrying out the tasks assigned to them by The Chief of Course or Section Leader. This shall involve and not be limited to the setup and teardown of the course fences, safety systems, snow surface preparation and grooming and general labor as required.

Contents 1 Responsibilities: 2 Types Of Crews 3 Freestyle Equipment List 4 Reports To: 5 Also See;

[edit] Responsibilities:

• The diligent and timely carrying out of all assigned tasks.
• Tasks will likely include:
  • Course and jump construction work (especially aerials, ski cross and moguls).
  • Snow removal and shoveling
  • Raking and the Chopping landing hills
  • Coloring the Course and Features
  • Loading and unloading equipment on/off snow cats.
  • Fencing before and teardown after competition.
  • Course maintenance particularly shovelling, salting when necessary, side slipping or stepping, chopping landing hills and aerial knoll.
  • Judges stands and timing and data areas, construction, set up and teardown.
  • Fetching supplies as needed.
  • Assisting sound setup and teardown.
• Crews should be mobile in their line of duty, skis or snow vehicle.
• Report hazards or problems to The Chief of Course.

[edit] Types Of Crews

• Slip Crew Leaders
• Slippers
• Section Leader
• Air Bump Crew
• Finish Area Maintenance Crews
• Shaping Crew
• Fencing Crew

[edit] Freestyle Equipment List

• Jump Forms
• Measuring the Jump Angle
• Level
• Inclinometer
• Shovels, Square, Steel, Short Handle, D-grip
• A Safety Net
• B Safety Net
• C Safety Net
• Drills
• Snow Scoop

[edit] Reports To:

• Chief of Course
• Section Leader

[edit] Also See;

• Competition Organization
• Job Descriptions
• Chopping landing hills
• Stepping
• Side slipping
• Aerial Check List
• Mogul Course Check List
• Using a Radio Network

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