NATIONAL EVENT
STRUCTURE
4. NATIONAL EVENT STRUCTURE
1. EVENT STAFFING
Event Coordinator
Co-ordinates all necessary event logistics
and operations as decided on by the
event sponsors, prepares the format and
schedules, and ensures that everyone is
contributing towards the event and are doing
their assigned tasks. Reports directly to the
event sponsors and liaises with the Surfing
Australia Event Manager and Technical
Director.
Contest Director
Ensures the surfing aspect of the event runs on schedule and according to the rules and
that the staff are not making any errors. The Contest Director decides the event location
if mobile and the daily running schedule and format. The Contest Director reports to the
Event Coordinator and works with the Surfing Australia Technical Director and Head Judge.
Surfing Australia Technical Director
The Technical Director of the Surfing Australia National Titles has several roles including;
To be the Surfing Australia representative in technical matters relating to the event
To chair or represent Surfing Australia at the Managers’ and State representatives’
meeting
To conduct the compulsory pre-event seminar on Judging and Officiating
To mentor and provide support to the Event Head Judge
To provide an overall event report and evaluation to the Surfing Australia Board and
management
To provide individual Judges’ evaluation reports in consultation with the Event Head Judge
To maintain national officiating standards and operations that reflects a professional
surfing event
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