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img_1807NENSA – Officials Certification

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.

US Ski & Snowboard Officials Certification:
To learn more go to US Ski & Snowboard Officials Page.

Level 1 Regional US Ski & Snowboard Technical Delegate

  1. Pass a written open book exam 
  2. Attend a regional TD seminar every two years
  3. Maintain a current US Ski & Snowboard official’s license, including background check and Safesport, be tracked in the database, and receive national education materials
  4. Be in good physical condition and be able to ski any competition course
  5. Demonstrate solid understanding of rules and how to apply them in two or more officiating areas at regional events
  6. Accumulate experience as a chief of competition, coach or athlete at national or international events and indicate interest in TD officiating.

Level 2 National US Ski & Snowboard Technical Delegate

  1. Officiate satisfactorily at level 2 events or assistant TD at regional or national events
  2. Conduct or present at divisional/regional officials seminars or clinics once every four years
  3. Attend a regional or national TD seminar and pass a written exam
  4. Be in good physical condition and be able to ski any competition course
  5. Maintain a current US Ski & Snowboard official’s license, including background check and Safesport, be tracked in the database, and receive national education materials
  6. 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 FIS US Ski & Snowboard Technical Delegate

  1. Must be nominated by US Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Officials Subcommittee
  2. Attend a National TD or FIS TD seminar every four years and pass exams part A & B
  3. Maintain a current US Ski & Snowboard official’s license, including background check and Safesport, be tracked in the database, and receive national education materials
  4. Officiate satisfactorily at FIS national events every four years
  5. Be in good physical condition and be able to ski any competition course
  6. Conduct or present a national officials/TD seminar every four years

For questions, more information, or to become a technical delegate contact Fred Bailey.

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