Start Commands
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[edit] 3043.4 Start Commands
Start commands will be given by the Starter for each specific competition.
[edit] 3043.4.2 Aerials Start Command
3043.4.2.1 The wind condition (velocity) in which the competitor is allowed to start.
[edit] 3043.4.2.4 Start Permission and “Three Phase Start”
Start permission and starting time control at OWG, WSC and WC, competitions will be determined by means of a three-colored (red-yellow-green) signal and a digital display which are connected and run by a adjustable program. During the red phase (start preparation), the clock does not run and is set at 15 seconds. During next yellow phase, (5 seconds) the clock starts to run down from 15 seconds and then switches after 10 seconds to the green phase. The starting time will be finished after 15 seconds and the display then shows ‘0’. At ‘0’, the light automatically changes back to red and the starting procedure for the next competitor begins.
[edit] 3043.4.3 Moguls Start Command
3043.4.3.1 The Moguls start command s begins with a warning ten seconds before the start.
A start command will then given: “Competitor Ready! 3, 2, 1, Go!”
[edit] 3043.4.4 Dual Moguls Start Command
3043.4.4.1 The Dual Moguls Start command shall begin with a warning from The Announcer:
“Blue Course ready,……Red Course ready!”
The starter or gate opener shall open both gates simultaneously within 3 seconds of this announcement. Should the gates fail to open for any reason, this procedure shall be recommenced.
[edit] 3043.4.5 Ski Cross Start Command
“We are ready for next Heat, proceed to the Start Gate”
“Enter the Start Gate” (30 seconds before the start command)
“Skiers Ready!”, then “Attention!” followed by the Starter opening the start gate.
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