Time of Day Top

Overview: 1 person who writes the time in the race that each racer leaves the starting gate. The intent of this position is to create a record that could be used to sort times if there is an issue with the timing system and racers times are not properly assigned. Time is kept on a stopwatch, provided by the race department. This is a good position for skiers since it is at the top of the course. This can also be done without 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, writing the time each racer leaves the gate.
• 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, writing the time each racer leaves the gate.
• After the race, check in with the Race Director.
• This duty ends at around 2:00.

Additional Details:

 During the Race

• Stand in a position where you can see each racer leave the start so you can record the time the each racer leaves at the start.
• Press the stop watch button once when the racer departs and record the time on the watch. The stopwatch will resume counting, you will not need to press any other buttons.
• Record a start time for every racer that goes through the start gate.

After the Race

• Turn in your record sheet at the conclusion of the run to the Chief of Race.
• Return your stopwatch to the Race Department or Chief of Race.

To volunteer for Time of Day Top click here.