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Updated Oct. 25, 2011

Resources for Officials and Event Directors:

2011- 2012 Event Organizer Bid Packet for Eastern Cup, EHSC/J2 Champs Note: It is not necessary for BKL events to submit a bid! Just fill out the standard event listing to get on the calendar!

NENSA Event Organizer Handbook (updated in Oct '11)

NENSA Code of Conduct

Forms: Race Entry, Club, Event Sanction, etc.

TD Forms and Resources

- Forms

USSA TD Form

FIS TD Report form 2010-2011 (word)

FIS TD Report form - Popular 2010-2011 (word)

FIS Points additional report

FIS Expenses Sheet USD

FIS Disqualification Form

FIS Written Reprimand

FIS Protest Form

- Resources

USSA TD and OfficialCertification

FIS TD Guidelines

NENSA Event Organizer Handbook (updated in Oct '11)

Trail Preparation and Venue Development Resources

Stadium Set Up

Trail Prep

FIS Homologation Manual 5th Edition

Homologated Courses WC and COC per Nation (September 2011)

Event Management

- NENSA

Logos needed for NENSA Events - NENSA, TD Bank, LL Bean, Trapps, FIS, USSA, etc.

Sample Race Organization Hierarchy Spreadsheet

- FIS

Current (2008) FIS International Rulebook

ICR Precisions 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, Edition October 2010These are updates or clarifications to the 2008 rulebook that is now in effect.

Continental Cup Rules 2011-2012 (Includes US SuperTour)

Guidelines for Jury Work 2010-2011

- USSA

USSA Technical Manual

USSA Rulebook

USSA Rulebook Index

Results and Timing

NENSA Results Template -yes, this is all we need, but please be as complete as possible!

USSA Cross-Country Timing and Results Requirement (Aug 09)

USSA Points Submission Spreadsheet developed by Ernie Page

Sprint Management Template (formulas need work)

Sample Results

Helpful FIS Document

Sprint Diagram for 30 Athletes

30-person sprint diagram no B-Final

FIS points list: How To download

FIS points list deadlines

FiS Points Rules -- how to score a race

NENSA Officiating Program - Officials Certification

Current NENSA TDs| Officials Certification | Technical Delegate Duties | Certified Officials

NENSA's Officials Certification Program is designed to provide our Eastern Cup and Championship events with informed officials who work in cooperation with NENSA staff and site personnel to create safe, exciting competitions. Recognizing that each candidate has a unique background, we have created an Officials Certification Program that blends hands-on experience in our Eastern Cup mentoring program with written testing and interview.

NENSA Officials Mentoring Program

Interested participants are paired with NENSA-certified and FIS certified officials at Eastern Cup and Championship events. Candidates “shadow” the NENSA TD through the day, ask questions, and complete reports concerning the race.

Interview

We recognize that some candidates bring extensive experience in cross-country ski racing to the officials program. Demonstration of expertise in the interview process can shorten a candidate's apprenticeship period.

Written testing

All NENSA Officials must pass open book testing before they can be certified.

USSA Officials Certification:

Level 2 Regional USSA Technical Delegate

Officiate satisfactorily at level 2 events or assistant TD at regional or national events
Conduct or present at divisional/regional officials seminars or clinics once every four years
Attend a national TD seminar and pass a written exam every four years
Be in good physical condition and be able to ski any competition course
Maintain a current USSA official’s license, be tracked in the database, and receive national education materials
Demonstrate excellence as a lead official in two or more officiating areas at regional or national events or accumulate experience as a coach or athlete at national or international events and indicate interest in TD officiating. Must be recommended for candidacy by regional/divisional/district cross country officials committee.

Level 3 National USSA Official

Officiate satisfactorily at national events every four years
Conduct or present a national officials/TD seminar every four years
Attend a National TD or FIS seminar every four years and pass comprehensive written rules examination (take home)
Be in good physical condition and be able to ski any competition course
Maintain a current USSA official’s license, be tracked in the database, and receive national education materials
Must be nominated by USSA International technical delegate