1. MARSHAL

2. MARSHALS
NO, You do not get a badge and gun! You insure the safety of all involved in the meet! Work with Event Heads Under direction of Meet Management Be Polite, but STERN
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3. Anticipate possible Problems
Broken areas of a runway or throwing circles Standing water A seating area in harms way Overlapping venues, including the track, that was not covered by scheduling Missing pole box collar If the meet is in late evening or at night, do implements get lost in the lights
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4. RESPONSIBILITIES
Limit Access to: a. Only Working Officials b. Competitors c. Authorized, credentialed individuals d. Know location of coaches boxes
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5. RESPONSIBILITIES
e. Know severe weather procedures f. Introduce yourself to medical staff g. Talk to Chief of event and let him know your location
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6. START AREA
Prevent Physical Encroachment Control photographers Prevent Sound Encroachment Protect the starters and competitors
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7. RUNNING EVENTS
During Steeplechase – Have a marshal assigned Control photographers Assist with race dropouts
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8. FINISH AREA
Secure Finish Area from everyone except competitors So competitors are only ones crossing finish line Protect timing equipment from getting bumped Show athletes where to exit track
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9. FIELD EVENTS Think Safety First!
Limit access to the venue, including likely landing areas beyond sector lines
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10. THROWING EVENTS
THERE ARE FALLING IMPLEMENTS THEY ARE DANGEROUS KEEP EVERYONE OUT OF HARMS WAY
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11. JUMPING EVENTS
KEEP EVERYONE OFF OF THE RUNWAYS EXCEPT ATHLETES KEEP PHOTOGRAPHERS OUT OF HARMS WAY AT END OF PIT
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12. In event of injury
Secure the area to permit access by authorized personnel Once medical arrives, keep all others away, especially the media
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13. ASSIST
In enforcement of electronic rules and unauthorized assistance Do not touch an athlete, but inform them of the consequences of their actions
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14. ANTICIPATE
Know movement of officials from one location to another, precede them and make sure their next venue is ready
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15. ESCORTS
If other escorts are not available, marshals can escort competitors during competition as well as following competition
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16. EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Distinctive badge, hat or armband Marshal report form Pens or pencils Sunscreen Water Inclement weather gear
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17. EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Paper, pen to make a record of electronics, unsportsmanlike infractions and refusal to follow Marshall’s directions Provide reports to Chief Marshal or Meet Referee
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18. THANK YOU
Donna Messenger 530 Valley Chapel Rd. Weston, WV
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