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How do I time an athlete? You can borrow a stop watch and will be shown how it works.
How are athletes timed? From the flash (or smoke) from the Starter’s gun to the athletes crossing the finish line.
Which athlete do I time? You time the finishing position given to you by the Chief Timekeeper, not the lane the athlete is running in.
How will I know when a race is going to start? The Starter ( the person wearing a red cap) will blow a whistle.
The Chief Timekeeper checks that everybody is ready and signals back to the Starter. You only watch the Starter (not the athletes!)
When the Starter raises his arm, concentrate, wait for the flash (or smoke) and then start your watch.
When do I stop my watch? When the athlete you are timing crosses the finishing line There will be experienced timekeepers around who will be happy to help you during the meeting If you don’t know, ask.
MOST OF ALL, ENJOY YOURSELF.
Click here for a taste of what being a Timekeeper is all about
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Phone: 01235 763174 |
