Cycling Canada National MTB & Road Commissaire Course

Cycling Canada is offering a National Commissaire Course for both MTB and Road disciplines as a pilot of the new National Commissaire Development Pathway. This will be the first time we offer National Commissaire training in this multi-mode method using online, virtual and in person training. The initial phases of the course work consisting of the online and virtual classes are to be completed over the summer of 2024. The location and timing of the in-person sessions will be determined at the conclusion of the virtual training.

This new training program will be led by several experienced commissaires including:

– Geordie Ma, MTB & BMX IC (Development Pathway Lead)
– Adrien Levesque, Road & Track IC
– Christian Cote, MTB ENC and CX IC
– Steve Head, Road IC and Track ENC

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered a candidate for National Commissaire in MTB or Road, the individual must have
held the status of Provincial Level A Commissaire in the applied cycling sport for at least 2 years. The person shall also have received a favorable review from the Provincial Chief Commissaire, or other provincially recognized competent authority for commissairing matters, in the
province/territory in which they reside.

Full details of the eligibility requirements are explained in the attached 2024 National Commissaire Pathway document.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
Eligible candidates must complete the linked application form. Any questions regarding registration can be directed by email to Cycling Canada’s staff member Alex Joubert at alex.joubert@cyclingcanada.ca. 

Registration fee: $250.00 CAD

Deadline to register is May 22, 2024.

Candidates will receive confirmation as registrations are received and approved by the Cycling Canada Official’s Committee.

COURSE SUMMARY:
(Tentative outline – subject to change)
June 1st to July 15th Completion of Online UCI E-learning modules (~20 hours)
June 12th 20:00 – 21:30 EST – 1st Virtual Session and Course Check-in
June 26th 20:00 – 21:30 EST – 2nd Virtual Session
July 17th 20:00 – 22:00 EST – Virtual Session Wrap Up
Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 In person training at national level event.

COURSE LOCATION:
Virtual. Specific location of in-person training to be determined.

ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL:
Candidates are responsible for their own costs and arrangements associated with travel, accommodation and meals for the in-person portion of the training. We anticipate providing training opportunities that minimize travel requirements for candidates, including the possibility of training sessions on both the eastern and western sides of the country. We will communicate this information as it is confirmed.