Laptop Operator Responsibilities
The Laptop Operator should be trained to use the Registration & Results system prior to race-day. The system is too complex to be able to operate it with a few minutes training on race-day. The Laptop Operator cannot run in the race. His responsibilities on the day are to:
- Set up and test the laptop and printer at least 30 minutes before race registration opens
- Print the "Runner list" report which lists runners numbers, for display outside the registration area
- As they arrive, register runners who do not already have a race number for this year
- Start the laptop clock when the race starts
- While the race is in progress, enter the numbers of all the runners who have registered
- Set up the laptop at the finish line, well in advance of the arrival of the lead runner
- Record all finishers as they arrive
- At the end of the race, check for and correct any errors in the results. Pay particular attention to:
- DNFs
- Short course runners
- Early starts
- Print 2 sets of results.
- Give one to the Race Director to facilitate the prize-giving.
- Display the other publicly at the prize-giving location.
- Liase with the Race Director who will need to send the results file to the Records Secretary
- Complete the Laptop Operator Checklist before shutting down the laptop.
