Terms used:
Interruption
The period of time starting immediately when the competitor stops performing the program or is ordered to do so by the referee, whichever is earlier, and ending when the competitor resumes the performance.
Referee
A referee of an event within a competition is an experienced judge who has received further training to conduct an event and monitor the performance of the panel of judges. Referees are qualified to referee or judge at or below a specified level of competition in one or more of singles, pairs, ice dance or synchronized skating.
Referees
A referee of an event within a competition is an experienced judge who has received further training to conduct an event and monitor the performance of the panel of judges. Referees are qualified to referee or judge at or below a specified level of competition in one or more of singles, pairs, ice dance or synchronized skating.
Purpose of timer
Referees are required to confirm timing of multiple different items during a competition. When available, a timer assists in confirming the time of these items and are recommended to be seated next to the referee.
Required Items
- Stopwatch – 2 are recommended.
- Start Order
- Pen/Pencil
Items to be timed and process
Warm-Up:
Confirm the warm up time with the referee. During the warm-up, show what your stopwatch is showing when requested by the referee.
Call to start:
Time from the end of announcement of the skater's/team’s name(s) until the skater is in their start position. Show what you timed when requested by the referee and reset your stopwatch as quickly as possible.
Program:
Confirm with the referee the time of the program, and if there is allowance for plus or minus 10 seconds to the maximum time. Begin timing from when the skater starts to move or skate until the skater stops moving at the end of the program. Following the performance, show what you timed when requested by the referee and record the time on the Start Order beside the skater’s/team’s name.
Interruptions:
If the skater/team stops skating, keep timing, referee will indicate a stoppage. Write down time skater stops. Referee times length of interruption. Carry on timing unless otherwise directed by the referee.
If the referee asks for music to be stopped, stop timing and write down the time music was stopped. Do not reset watch until referee gives further instructions.
Dance Lifts:
Begin timing when the blades of the lifted partner leave the ice to when this person’s first blade re-touches the ice. Record the time for each lift. Compare times with the referee at the end of program.
Deportment Expectations for Timers
- Be on the stand 10 minutes before each warm-up time.
- Cell phones are to be off or on airplane mode while on the stand.
- Do not write down the scores of the skater.
- Do not talk to the Referee or anyone on the panel during performances.
