Clerking

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

Clerking

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

Illegal Jewelry

Legal Jewelry

Hair Control

Illegal Hair Control

Illegal Uniforms

Illegal Uniforms

Legal Foundation Garment

Miscellaneous