BMX National Commissaire Seminar
Colorado Springs, Colo. (October 4, 2006)--USA Cycling announced today that it will host a National Commissaire seminar for BMX officials December 7-10, 2006 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The course will be instructed by Ray Stanley of Australia, UCI International Commissaire and Trainer for the BMX discipline.
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The four-day event will feature intensive instruction in national and international-level rules and officials mechanics and will include practical evaluations during race situations. Successful students will graduate with the title of National BMX Commissaire, the highest level of officiating that USA Cycling can bestow.
National Commissaires can expect to work at national and international-level races in the United States.
The title of National Commissaire is also a stepping stone towards attending a UCI International Commissaire course subject to rules of the UCI. At present, there are five UCI international Commissaires in the United States, and three National Commissaires.
Interested officials should send and application, resume, and three letters of recommendation to USA Cycling Technical Director, Shawn Farrell.
Factors taken into account will be the years and breadth of experience, technical expertise, and reviews by BMX organizations, tracks, and other commissaires.
Applications must be received by October 31, 2006. Students will be informed of their status by November 3.
Students will be responsible to pay for their own travel to Colorado Springs. Once in Colorado Springs, they will be transported from the airport to the Olympic Training Center, housed at the OTC, and be on the full meal plan which offers access to an excellent cafeteria. There is also a $150 licensing fee for National Commissaires.
To download a copy of the application form,
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Recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling promotes American cycling through its 58,000 members and 2,000 annual events. USA Cycling associations include the BMX Association (BMX), National Off-Road Bicycle Association (mountain bike), U.S. Cycling Federation (road/track), the National Collegiate Cycling Association and the U.S. Professional Racing Organization (professional men’s road). For more information visit www.usacycling.org or contact, USA Cycling Director of Marketing and Communications, Andy Lee at 719-866-4867.