Media Manager
The Surfing Australia Media Manager utilises information collected locally along with the
information provided by media liaisons to create as much international, national and local
media interest as possible. The Media Manager reports to the Event Coordinator.
Head Announcer
Their primary job is to bring the event
concept to the spectators in an entertaining
and instructive fashion and to lead the
Assistant Announcer in getting the surfing
information from the bio sheets and the
scoring computer to the spectators and
surfers. The Head Announcer must provide
consistent live scoring updates to the
surfers. The Head Announcer reports to
the Event Coordinator and Contest Director
and works with the Technical Director/
Tour Representative/Head Judge for tour
information.
Assistant Announcer
Works on the computer and keeps the scoring and biographical information coming on cue
with the Head Announcer. The Assistant Announcer reports to the Head Announcer.
Head Judge
Assembles the group of local judges for the event, operates the computer Head Judge
terminal when applicable, positions the priority buoy, and cannot overrule the judging
panel’s decision concerning interference and priority, unless the majority of the judges did
not see the incident. The Head Judge will brief the commentators and beach marshal on
specific rules and allocate the role of checking the judging sheets against the computer
printouts, (Mandatory at all National Titles). Reports to the Contest Director and works
with the Surfing Australia Judging Manager, national registered judges and the Technical
Director. It is recommended that the Head Judge have access to the PA system to address
the surfers.
The recommended pay rates for a Head Judge at all Surfing Australia National events is
a minimum AUD $220 per day. This is a recommended rate only and event budgets will
dictate the final amounts.
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