What is photofinish?

A camera takes video film of the finish line. This is viewed on a computer monitor.

 

What skills do I need?

Be able to use a computer “mouse”

 

What must I know?

Understand a seeding sheet

 

How do I get a picture of the athletes?

Press a button as athletes cross the finish line

 

How do I identify athletes?

By matching their lane number with their chest number

 

What else must I do?

Keep a lap chart for longer race; check results from track judges and timekeepers against the photofinish result; distribute results

 

How do I get started?

Talk to any photofinish official

 

Anything else?

Enjoy working in a small space with four or five other people! (Most photofinish rooms are quite small)

 

For more information, have a look at the booklet attached

 

Photofinish needs you! - Do you need Photofinish?

 

If you would like the chance to work on Photofinish:

Email: pf@seaoa.co.uk

Photofinish

 

To contact us:

Phone: 01235 763174

Email:
rosalterman@seaoa.co.uk