The FIS Freestyle Technical Delegate
From FIS Freestyle wiki
Contents |
[edit] Profile of a TD
You are the Official FIS Representative
[edit] Is there an “Ideal” TD?
- Good Skier
- Well mannered & diplomatic
- Makes quick & correct decisions
- Makes decisions that are clear and unambiguous
- Provides clear and well thought out directions
- Inspires people
[edit] Is there an “Ideal” TD?
- Not Likely found in one person
- We’re all human
[edit] Who makes a good TD?
- Former athletes
- Judges
- Chief of Competition
- TDs from other disciplines (e.g. Alpine or Snowboarding)
[edit] TD’s Skill Set
- Understands the technical aspects of freestyle skiing
- Knows the FIS Rules (ICR)
- Understands how a freestyle event operates
- Knows how to identify problem situations, identify a remedy, reach a decision, communicate the decision and follow up
- Knows how to lead discussions
[edit] The Leadership Sequence
- Grasping the Problem
- Setting Goals
- Planning
- Immediate Steps
- Reaching Decisions
- Communication
- Distribution of tasks
- Coordination
- Supervision
- Confirmation
[edit] Leading Discussions
Tight Framework
Outline the situation & explain topics of discussion (Agenda)
Propose solution with at least 1 alternative
Brief period of though (brain-storming)
Ask for opinions to all members of the Jury
Cross Questioning, clarify any uncertainties
Vote in strict order
Compose the decision - “The Jury has decided...”
Minute & communicate the decision
Extended Framework
Outline the situation & explain topics of discussion (Agenda)
Seek a decision through open discussion
Reduce the most important ideas for a solution to 2 or 3 alternatives and consider assigning weighting values
Evaluate each alternative by discussion (establish priorities)
Put proposed solution and alternative to a vote
Compose the decision - “the Jury has decided...”
Minute and communicate the decision
[edit] Duties of the TD
Before the Event
Duties of the TD
- Before the Event
- Contacts Organizing Committee in advance of the event
- Reviews homologation file
- Reads previous TD reports
- Reviews Liability Insurance Certificate
- Inspects courses
- Supervises official training
- Checks official entry lists & spot checks Athletes’ licenses
- Collaborates with the OC in the administrative & technical preparations
- Reviews homologation file
- Reads previous TD reports
- Reviews Liability Insurance Certificate
- Inspects courses
- Supervises official training
- Checks official entry lists & spot checks Athletes’ licenses
- Collaborates with the OC in the administrative & technical preparations
[edit] Duties of the TD
Before the Competition
- Contacts Organizing Committee in advance of the event
- Reviews homologation file
- Reads previous TD reports
- Reviews Liability Insurance Certificate
- Inspects courses
- Supervises official training
- Checks official entry lists & spot checks Athletes’ licenses
- Collaborates with the OC in the administrative & technical preparations
- Checks on the radios supply and channel distribution
- Checks accreditation and authorization to enter FOP
- Checks layout of competition venue - start, finish, crowd control, etc.
- Supervises course setting (where appropriate)
- Checks location of TV installations & if adequately protected
- Supervises location of first aid service
- Checks all technical installations - judges stand, timing, data
- Takes part in Jury and Team Captains’ Meeting - Chairs Jury
[edit] During the Event Day
- Present on competition course for training and competition
- Direct communication with Jury
- Work closely with coaches and safety committee
- Observes the rules and directives regarding advertising on clothing and race equipment
- Supervises the technical and organizational conduct of the event
- Advises the organization concerning the observance to FIS rules and directives
[edit] After the Event
- Completes and signs appropriate forms and reports
- Calculates FIS points
- Completes report on Technical Candidates
- Ensures results are sent to the FIS office (or appropriate office for continental cups)
- Presents to FIS any proposals for changes to rules
- Forwards reports to FIS office within 3 days
- Forwards receipts in a timely manner
Return to Freestyle Skiing or Technical Delegate Education
