Article 3.12.3.8, Annex "T"
Guidelines for Technical Delegates
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T.1.0	The ISSF appoints Technical Delegates to supervise ISSF shooting events.
T.2.0	Technical Delegate's General Responsibilities
T.2.1	Advise and assist organizing committees before and during championships regarding their plans, preparations, operational procedures, ranges and all other aspects and activities associated with the championships or World Cup.
T.2.2	Examine and confirm the acceptability of organizing committee plans and preparations for the championship including the acceptability of the ranges and other facilities.
T.2.3	Confirm that the championship is organized in accordance with ISSF Rules and Regulations.
T.2.4	Work closely and if necessary advice the ISSF Juries and national competition officials during the championships to assure that the championship is conducted according to ISSF Rules and Regulations.
T.2.5	If a Doping Control Supervisor is not assigned to supervise the Anti-Doping Regulations at the championships, ensure that the IOC and ISSF Anti-Doping Regulations are implemented according to 5.1.4.
T.2.6	Submit reports to the ISSF Secretary General.
T.3.0	Technical Delegate's Activities and Duties before the Championships
T.3.1	Establish communication with the Organizing Committee. Most communications should be done by e-mail or fax. Send copies of all relevant communications to the ISSF Headquarters.
T.3.1.1	Ensure that the Organizing Committee’s competition and training schedules and preliminary and final programs are suitable. Ensure that the competition schedule and program are submitted to the ISSF Secretary General for formal approval.
T.3.1.2	Establish date(s) for visit(s) to the championship site(s) to help the Organizing Committee; this is particularly important when the Organizing Committee have limited experience of organizing ISSF championships. Visit the hotels and other accommodation to ensure its suitability.
T.3.1.3	Examine range plans (for new construction) or modification of the existing ranges. Advice the Organizing Committee regarding any changes required to meet current ISSF Rules and Regulations. If there are any doubts regarding new range constructions, contact the ISSF. Make recommendations to the Organizing Committee regarding any changes needed to improve the quality of the competitions.
T.3.1.4	Examine organizational plans, including those for the training and preparation of its staff and national competition officials.
T.3.1.5	Examine plans for the media including suitable facilites, telephones, fax, electrical and internet connections etc.
T.3.1.6	Examine and confirm the suitability of the targets and target systems to be used on the ranges for qualification and Final round competitions.
T.3.1.7	Examine or confirm the accuracy of the equipment to be used for equipment control and for the production of competition results.
T.3.1.8	Examine the accommodation, feeding, and transportation plans for competitors, officials, juries (and referees for shotgun events).
T.3.1.9	Check the availability of forms to be used for entries, equipment control, competition operations (including incident and protest forms, etc) and results production.
T.3.1.10	As appropriate prepare reports regarding Organizing Committee preparations, site inspections. etc. Send the report to the ISSF Secretary General (who will decide any subsequent distribution).
T.3.1.11	Obtain the following information from the ISSF Secretariat:
T.3.1.11.1	List of ISSF judges who will serve as Jury members (and also for shotgun events a list of referees) and confirm that they have the appropriate licenses.
T.3.1.11.2	The current list of World Records, and Continental Records if appropriate;
T.3.1.11.3	The current list of ISSF ID numbers;
T.3.1.11.4	The current list of Olympic quota places earned, if appropriate;
T.3.1.11.5	The current list of ISSF rule changes and interpretations;
T.3.1.11.6	The current list of Suspended and Banned Shooters.
T.3.1.11.7	The current list of Suspended ISSF Member Federations,
T.3.2	During the Training Period Before the Championship
T.3.2.1	Work closely with the Organizing Committee’s Competition Director on all matters regarding the organization and conduct of the championship.
T.3.2.2	Check procedures for handling entries to assure that entries are correct and confirmed. Ensure that all competitors entered have an ISSF ID number. It is recommended that at accreditation those without a valid ISSF ID number are not accepted until this is paid for.
T.3.2.3	Review the transportation schedule for athletes, officials and jury members etc.
T.3.2.4	Make a final check of the ranges according to the technical inspection checklists (included in this Annex). Advise any necessary corrections to the Organizing Committee. If Electronic Scoring Targets are used, targets must be checked for functioning and accuracy (this may be delegated by the TD to the appropriate jury),
T.3.2.5	Confirm the suitability of the Organizing Committee’s Start Lists, liaising with the Classification and Competition Jury Chairman, with particular reference to relay start times, firing point and squad draws.
T.3.2.6	Reconfirm that the detailed training and competition schedules are correct. Ensure that any scheduled changes are announced at the Technical Meeting and distributed to all participating delegations.
T.3.2.7	Work with the Competition Director to prepare the Technical Meeting.
T.3.2.8	Review the media operations plan and preparations for media activities.
T.3.2.9	Review and, if possible rehearse, the conduct of Finals and victory ceremonies.
T.3.3	During the Championship
T.3.3.1	Work closely with the Competition Director and Organizing Committee staff on a continuous basis to advise and resolve any issues or questions that arise concerning the conduct of the championship.
T.3.3.2	Liaise with organizing committee staff to ensure the correct conduct of the Finals and victory ceremonies.
T.3.3.3	Ensure that suitable protocol arrangements are made to host sports dignitaries including IOC, IF, NOC and other national federation officials.
T.3.3.4	If, exceptionally, an Anti-Doping Control officer is not assigned to supervise the championships, liaise with medical officials regarding the conduct of doping control tests, and the arrangements to send test results to the ISSF Secretary General.
T.3.3.5	Confirm that each day results are sent to the ISSF Secretary General via fax or email in the format required by the ISSF (this information is available from the ISSF).
T.3.4	After the Championship
T.3.4.1	Immediately after the championship, send the following to the ISSF Secretary General by courier or overnight express mail.
T.3.4.1.1	Three (3) complete, final results lists;
T.3.4.1.2	Originals of the Doping Control Forms in a sealed envelope.
T.3.4.2	As soon as possible after the championship, prepare a final report on the conduct of the Championship. The report must be sent to the ISSF Secretary General, who will decide any subsequent distribution. The report must include:
T.3.4.2.1	a summary of the competitions that took place during the championship;
T.3.4.2.2	a list of all issues or problems that were encountered together with any recommendations for ISSF rule interpretations, clarifications or changes;
T.3.4.2.3	a report on all protests and decisions;
T.3.4.2.4	Reports from Jury Chairmen;
T.3.4.2.5	a copy of all inspection reports;
T.3.4.2.6	completed Reports on any World Records that were established or equaled;
T.3.4.2.7	recommendations for ISSF distinctions to recognize members of the Organizing Committee or other individuals who provided outstanding service to the shooting sport and ISSF through the championship.

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International Shooting Sport Federation – ISSF - Inspection Report:
for completion on the initial visit by the Technical Delegate for each competition
T.4.0	Competition
T.4.1	Type of Competition:
T.4.2	Location of Competition:
T.4.3	Date:
T.5.0	Organizer
T.6.0	Details of ranges
	Details of ranges to be given if this is the first time an ISSF supervised event is to be conducted. If significant changes to the ranges have been made since the last ISSF supervised competition, please give details.
T.6.1	Restrooms for shooters?	yes o / no o
T.6.2	Offices for ISSF, Jury Rooms, Classification Office, secretariat/information?	yes o / no o
T.6.3	Is the sanitation adequate?	yes o / no o
T.6.4	Loudspeaker system?	yes o / no o
T.6.5	Media room with internet connection?	yes o / no o
T.6.6	Copy machines?	yes o / no o
T.6.7	Computer system?	yes o / no o
T.6.8	Room for exhibitors?	yes o / no o
T.6.9	Desk for general information, documentation, results?	yes o / no o
T.6.10	Have plans been made for arrangements on each range to conduct Finals, e.g. seating, Press, Public Address system"	yes o / no o
T.6.11	Separate Finals Range?	yes o / no o
T.7.0	Breakdowns at the shooting range
T.7.1	What provisions are made for breakdowns at the range?
T.7.2	Is there an emergency electricity supply?	yes o / no o
T.7.3	Walkie-talkies or telephone?	yes o / no o
T.7.4	Is technical staff on stand-by so that breakdowns can be repaired immediately (electricians, fitters, mechanics)?	yes o / no o
T.8	Any other information and comments