2023 NSG TEAM PLAN QUIZ

Shift 1 racers will report to MacRitchie at

• 6.45AM

• 7.00AM

• 2HR Before Race

Answer explanation

TMs and Helpers have to arrive at 6.45AM. While shift 2 racers arrive 2 HR before the race!

Which option is an incorrect race attire?

• long singlet on Day 1 and 4

• word singlet on Day 2

• non-red tights only

• PE attire if I don’t have singlet

Answer explanation

If you want to wear non red tights, you must wear a red PE shorts over it.

Which of the following item is needed for you to register for your race?

• Watch

• Water bottle

• Ez link card

• Boat weight

Answer explanation

If you do not have a form of identification on your race day, you will not be allowed to register and compete.

If I am paddling a k1, the my boat should weigh

• 11kg

• 11.2kg

• 12kg

• 12.2kg

Answer explanation

The minimum weight of the k1 is 12kg. But you should ensure it is overweight by at least 200g to be safe. For c boats, it should be overweight by 400g to be safe.

Which of the following actions must I immediately take when I reach MacRitchie?

• Pass ez link card to registration IC

• Check that your race boat is out, and all parts working

• Check that weights are present and secure

• Check that your paddle is out

Answer explanation

All of the actions must be done! This is your responsibility, not that of the TMs, QMs or Captains.

If I realise that my boat/paddle is not out, what should I do?

• Go and take the boat/paddle out without informing anyone

• Clarify with tent IC if my boat/paddle is being used for a race

• Use someone else’s boat

• Wait for instructions from teacher in charge

Answer explanation

You should always clarify with tent IC if your boat/paddle is missing. And should you need to take a boat/paddle out, you must let them know before hand. We do not want extra boats present to confuse people. Lastly, you should never just take someone else’s boat. That is selfish and will confuse the entire team!

Before launching for a race, which of the following must I do?

• Get permission from tent IC to go weigh my boat

• Do warm up on land

• Ensure race plate is attached securely

• Check that weights are still present

What should you do if you find a weight on the ground?

• Hold on to it

• Pass it back to tent IC

• Put it in your boat

• Leave it on the ground

Answer explanation

The tent IC will then inform the boat user that lost the weight

While weighing your boat, you find that it is underweight. What should you do?

• Launch off immediately if not you will miss your race

• Inform a tent IC who will assist in finding a new weight from weight bucket

• Add a full water bottle into your boat

• Do not empty your boat fully when your race finishes

Answer explanation

No matter what, ensure that you have an appropriate and secure weight. You will be disqualified if underweight.

When should you start your land warm up?

• Before arriving at MacRitchie

• Just before launching

• 30 min before launch

• 1 hour before launch

Answer explanation

You should do your land warm up early, to give you time to conduct your water warm up