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Last Updated: May 01, 2008
Resources for Officials and Event Directors:
Sample Race Organization Hierarchy Spreadsheet
2008-09 Event Bid Sheets (.pdf)
NENSA Officiating Program - Officials Certification
| Officials Certification | Technical Delegate Duties | Certified Officials
2006-2007 TD Opportunities Announcement: In New England our Eastern Cup series and our J-2 and Eastern High School Championships events are justly acclaimed as the finest regional races in the country. Such was not always the case. It required the combined vision and hard work of race sites, clubs, and NENSA staff. But perhaps the pivotal reason our events are of consistently high quality is our development of race officials—Technical Delegates (TDs)—and their integration into the center of every major New England event. More...
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
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