Running a Floor at an FF Competition

Judges ready? Athletes ready? Start the clock.
Mic on. Announce the 3, 2, 1, GO.
Mic off. Music volume up.
Quick lap. Make sure everything started smooth.
Mic on. Re-announce what athletes are in what lanes.
Mic off.
Watch first round. Assist head judge with any lanes / athletes / teams to keep an eye on.
3–4 minutes into heat.
Mic on. Read next heat’s names. Tell them to report to marshal and check-in.
Check the clock.
Announce brief time - 5 min before current heat ends.
Mic off.
Camera out. Snap some pics while scanning for bad reps.
Cross the field.
Check with athlete marshal on who still hasn’t checked in for next heat.
Mic on. Read those names out & give warning.
Mic off.
Another lap. Assist head TO. Or snap more pics.
Eat some candy. Chug a protein shake.
Mic on.
Call the next heat to the marshal table.
Mic off.
Meet next heat at marshal table. Review major standards, flow, and things to not get no repped for.
Check the clock.
Tell them how much time until they’re on the floor.
Check in with equipment team. Confirm they’re ready to go as soon as heat ends.
Back onto the floor.
Final lap. Final count-down.
Mic on. 3, 2, 1, TIME.
Mic off. Music down.
Give equipment and judges time for floor swap.
Mic on. Announce next heat. Send them onto the floor.
Final check-in for athlete questions.
Judges ready? Athletes ready? Start the clock.
Repeat...

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