2009 FIS TD UPDATE LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK THE WORK AND THE DUTIES OF THE TECHNICAL DELEGATE

2009 FIS TD UPDATE

LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK

THE WORK AND THE DUTIES OF THE

TECHNICAL DELEGATE BEFORE THE RACE:

HOMOLGATION INFORMATION

WEST MEETING: BOB CALDERWOODEAST MEETING: BRUCE CRANE

With special thanks to Peter Krogoll, GER, for his presentation to the FIS TD SubCommittee in Zurich,

October 2009

• Review of homologation file(s) is necessary part of TD’s preparation

• Should be done well in advance of arrival & followed up in communications with ROC

• Review will provide orientation; identify questions, problems and issues

• Be aware:• That only last two years’ new files are on-line; request

older files from organizers; they are required to provide• Reports and document packages will differ somewhat,

both in format and inspector’s approach, not standardized• Important information can be found in all• There will continue to be progress – especially with all

new files posted – and change as to what and how reported – but more consistency as information is shared

You can find all the information about theHomologations on the FIS webpage.

Click on the respective discipline and look forHomologation.

TD Update 2009 P.Krogoll

You can find theHomologation with different options:

Place

Homologation Number

Nation

Discipline


If you click on theresort, you will getthe dates and the names of all the homologated courses.

You will find the:

-Homologation number-Slope name-Discipline-Gender-Start-Finish-Valid date-Name of the inspector


If you need furtherinformation and if you want to check thenecessary safety requirements, you haveto go the:MEMBER SECTION on the FIS webside.


You can login with yourEmail address and yourpersonal password.

Press OK.( not enter !! )


You will find thehomologations as on theofficial webpage.

But if you click now onthe slope name, youwill get the additionalinformation.


New homologationUpdate.

Additional information:

With new homologationsyou will get here thecomplete homologationfile.


You will find thecomplete inspectionReport.


And all the additionalinformations, like photo,drawings etc.


On page 2 of the inspectionreport, you can find thenecessary safety installations and the required protectionswhich might be necessary.

Please be aware that thisis the minimum amount of safety material which should be provided by theorganizers.

Due to snow or weatherconditions or to the coursesetting it could be necessaryto ask for additional material.



2009 FIS TD UPDATE - R. CALDERWOOD


• Helps and hints• Select the most current if there are more than one listing

of same course and event• You will need Adobe Reader – no charge download – to

open posted homologation report files• If report file does not open initially, start up Reader first,

then attempt to open report file again• The page which has link to report file also shows any

‘variants’ which have been reported, a link to the certificate, and a link to a picture or other representation of trail or resort (thumbnail at the top)

• What’s in the homologation file ?• Rules list whole bunch of things:• ICR 650.4

• 650.4 Documents• The request for the homologation of a course must be accompanied by• the following six documents:• 650.4.1 A description of the course, containing:• - the name of the course, etc, etc ……. through about thirty items• 650.4.2 A map, minimum scale 1: 25,000, with contour lines and the course drawn on it• 650.4.3 A 1: 5,000 profile indicating the vertical drop and length of the course• (contours at the same scale).• 650.4.5 A large and comprehensive photograph on which the course is marked. It• must be a genuine photograph and not a graphic representation from a• prospectus. The size of the photograph shall be at least 18 x 24 cm. The• photograph should be taken preferably from an opposite slope. If that is• not possible, then an oblique aerial photograph will produce the same effect.• 650.4.6 A sketch of the entire course (1 : 5,000) with all details and data indicated,• such as lift towers, groups of trees, steep sections, curves, trail• intersections, etc. and information on elevations, section and resort• names. The purpose of the sketch is primarily to provide the inspector with• condensed information on the actual state of the course, any• improvements planned and also the location of safety nets.

• Other documentation:• Drawing, plan, sketch or other graphic image• Topographical map (contour lines with elevations)• Course profile• Photograph or similar image• “Protection Plan” (inspection report item 9.)• Technical Advisor Report when applicable)

• Some things to consider when reviewing this additional documentation

• Public crossings and corridors (control, ease of use for SNB)• Line-of-sight and potential Jury positions• ‘yellow flag’ zones, indicated and/or TBD • Exit places and routes, including for reruns• ROC communication points • Course maintenance organization


• There should be additional information when engineered or more complex protection systems such as A-nets, air walls, etc. are indicated

• There will be additional considerations, as well• Slip skirts

• B-net or BC130 in combination with A-net or air walls

• Protection on A-net support structures

• Repair procedures

• Snow removal and management

• For most competitions, an important question will be “How much B-net does the ROC have available ?”

• How can the ROC and TD determine what is needed ?• It may be noted in the inspection report or

documentation• Or can be estimated indirectly from the documents

• Will the ROC have the necessary materials available ?

• What if item nine on the inspection report states only:

• “Protection according to the course set and at the request of the Jury ?”

• Will the ROC have the necessary materials available ?

• Is the protection plan included in the homologation report to be considered as:

• Required• Recommended• Guideline• Or ……. ?

• What must the TD and Jury do in regard to decisions taken concerning protective installations ?

• Management of risks to the athletes is a team effort• Initial trail development and/or selection• Homologation inspection, possibly technical advisor• TD, working with ROC• and with the Jury• Team Captains, accompanying on inspection, offering input• Athletes’ communication to coaches and Jury

• All should be involved, must be provided with opportunity for input, and must take appropriate responsibility


THE USA AND CAN HAVE TAKEN THE LEAD IN THE ABILITY TO ACCOMPLISH THE FIS COURSES SUB-

COMIITTEE’S DESIRE TO MAKE THESE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE TD’S

I HOPE THAT THIS PRESENTATION WILL BE OF HELP TO YOU IN FINDING AND UTILIZING THAT INFORMATION