Commentators and PA system – Must be of sufficient quality to announce to the
contestants in the water and public. Commentators to be situated within earshot of
Head Judge booth preferably with a partition between the announcers and judges.
The PA system set up should be capable of reaching the competitors in the water and
around the event site but, location of the speakers should not be close to the judging
and computer area
Food and drinks – Judges and officials must be supplied with breakfast and lunch
daily. Food should be ready at specific times and will be of a high quality, cold drinks in
judges’ tower, staff and media areas. Water should be available at all times
Bleachers – Separate stands are needed for use by the surfers, media, VIPs and
spectators. If possible competitor and VIP areas should also have drinks made available
to them
Electricity/Generator (240 volts) – Electricity connection where available or large
commercial size generator. Separate lines for PA and computer. Allow extra power for
fridges, urns, media chargers etc
Media area – The media area needs at least 2 telephone lines and 1 fax line with extra
paper on hand. Another 2 telephone lines will also be needed for live web casting.
Waterproof area with power outlet for Surfing Australia Event Manager/Technical
Director to set up computer etc. Preferably in or near the media area. Copy machine
must be at the event site. Suitable amounts of copy paper and toner. Usually 2-3 reams
used per day plus 2 extra toners
Score, progress and notice boards – to graphically illustrate the progress of the
event and to post heat results. One score board for each event needed, i.e. Women’s,
Longboard, Men’s, Trials etc. Small notice boards may be needed for the competitors,
media and VIP areas
Toilets – if insufficient at site then extra for use by public. Check local council sanitary
department requirements
First-Aid – A first-aid kit and qualified first-aid personnel and access for ambulance if
required
Miscellaneous – Clipboards, pen