Agility Trial Volunteer Duties

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1	Trial Chair
2	Secretary
3	Chief Ring Steward	The chief ring steward coordinates the various duties that are required in order to host a well-run trial. This job can be broken down into one chief for each ring of a multi-ring trial. The chief ring steward should check each ring for staff present, as well as announcing when each crew is required. This person should be free of working any other positions so that they are available to fill in as necessary for breaks and as back-up. It is helpful to maintain a printed schedule that is posted for the ring crew to review. This role is also in charge of distributing the prize table tickets and club vouchers.
4	Equipment Coordinator
5	Judge's Liaison
6	Ribbons Coordinator
7	Hospitality Coordinator
8	Equipment Transportation
9	Scribe	Arrive 5 minutes early to organize the scribe sheets. The scribe should have the complete set of scribe sheets on hand for each class at the time of judging and organized in order. This is most easily done by coordinating with the gate steward. Keep both eyes on the judge to avoid missing any signals that may rapidly follow each other. Be careful to only record the judge signals. At no time should a scribe appear to be discussing the judging of the dogs with the judge. Avoid talking to the timer and other distractions. The dog’s time should be written down exactly as it is read on the timer console or stop watch. Do not convert seconds into minutes and do not mark the scribe sheet with anything other than what is signaled by the judge. If any questions arise regarding signals, immediately ask the judge for clarification. Only the judge can alter/change scribe sheets. Once the time is recorded, quickly prepare for the next run. Then the completed scribe sheet is given to the scribe sheet runner for them to take it immediately to the Secretary’s table.
10	Scribe Runner	The scribe sheet runner takes each scribe sheet from the scribe or scribe assistant and takes it to the scorekeeper’s table to be tallied and marked in the catalog. The runner should take care to be as unobtrusive as possible to teams currently running in the ring. The scribe sheet runner should deliver the scribe sheets to the scorekeeper’s table without letting anyone else handle them. They may show the sheet to the exhibitor, but the exhibitor may not take possession of it.
11	Gate Steward	Arrive 5 minutes early to coordinate with the scribe and organize the scribe sheets. Keep track of and announce the running order several dogs in advance. Announce each team as the enter the ring. Announce FEO if appropriate. Remind next team when to enter the ring if necessary.
12	Timer	Each ring must have one timer assigned to it. The timer watches for a signal from the judge that the ring is ready for the next team to begin. The timer alerts the team to begin by pressing “Go”. Official time starts when any part of the dog crosses the start line, whether the handler has indicated readiness or not. Official time stops after any part of the dog crosses the finish line. Do not stop the time for anything else unless instructed by the judge. Once started, the timing device should be monitored to ensure that it has begun functioning properly. If the watch/console is not working within the first 3 obstacles negotiated by the team, blow the whistle to alert the judge to the problem. If, however, the watch/console malfunctions later during the run, allow the team to finish the course then alert the judge to the malfunction. The judge determines whether or not a re-run for time only is warranted. The timer must be prepared to use manual hand timing as a back-up if the electronic timers are not functioning correctly or cease functioning. The timer must also be ready to re-start the time if the dog happens to stop the time by taking a wrong course over/through the last obstacle.
13	Leash Runner	The leash runner takes the leash/collar from the handler and deposits it in the designated leash holder or container near the ring exit so that the handler can easily locate it upon completion of their run. The leash may NOT be hung on the ring barrier nor placed on the ground. It should not be placed in direct line with the last obstacle as a target. The leash runner is required to remain inside the ring to accomplish this job.
14	Bar Setter	The bar setter or ring crew is responsible for making sure the course is set to the appropriate jump height. You should be there when the 5 minute count up begins. All ring crew sit along the edges of the ring in the provided chairs. If a bar drops during a run, the crew re-sets the bar between teams.
15	Chief Course Builder
16	Assistant Course Builder	Arrive to the ring at the end of each class to assist the chief course builder with setting up the new course for the new class.
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