Who is the clerk?
• Individual not the meet referee or starter(s)•Meet referee or
starter
Qualities of a good clerk:
•Knowledgeable•Consistent•Good communicator•Efficient•Friendly but firm
Guide Sheets
•Available on WIAA website•Track, Rules & Regulations, Clerk & Field Event Judge Sheets
Responsibilities
•Assign heat/section and lane•Give instructions (re: rules, qualifying, etc.)•Escort athletes to starting line
Responsibilities
• Inspect/distribute batons•Check uniforms, shoes•Check jewelry, number
Responsibilities
•Coordinate with PA• Inform about staggers, exchanges
Equipment
•Time Schedule•List of entries and assignments•Clipboard/pencils
Equipment
•Watch•Speaker•Radio to PA
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