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Jobs |
1. Coach for a
particular team (ie Team C)
Responsibilities:
- determines the running order
- makes sure everyone on the team is present one race before the actual race
- indicates the dogs running to the line judge
- looks after the team
2. Boxloader
Responsibilities:
- makes sure that the box gets inspected before racing begins
- makes sure that the box is functioning properly
- has the box and balls ready one race before the actual race
- places the box in the correct lane (right or left)
- knows which dogs take the balls from what hole
- has extra balls available in case of a red flag(s)
- doesn't move from the box until the referee signals the end of the heat
- wipes the balls after each heat (if possible)
3. Ball Picker
Responsibilities:
- makes sure that an empty bucket is available
- picks up balls
- quickly returns the bucket to the boxloader
4. Timers (requires 2
people - dog 1 and 3, dog 2 and 4)
Responsibilities:
- takes a split time on each dog running
- verifies the win/loss and time on the master scorecard
- returns the clipboard and watch to the designated spot in the team area
5. Exchange person (can
be the team captain)
Responsibilities:
- indicates to the handler how much room was available on each exchange
- at the end of the heat, tells each handler where to position themselves for the next heat
- records the final position for release of each handler (for the next race)
6. Flag person
Responsibilities:
- indicates to the handler if the opposing team got a flag
- indicates to the handler if they got a flag and must re-run
7. start-timer person
(not absolutely necessary)
Responsibilities:
- watches the official electronic timer on the judges table
- tells the start dog handler - the time difference between the green light and when their dog broke the beam.
8. video person (not
absolutely necessary)
Responsibilities:
- videos the exchanges
- in certain situations, videos the box
- doesn't video a complete run for a particular dog