USA Cycling is coordinating a National Elite Road Commissaire course scheduled to take place in Colorado Springs next march. The course will be presented in English by Wayne Pomario, UCI Designated Road Course Instructor. Cycling Canada secured a few spots for eligible Canadian commissaires.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
In order to be considered a candidate for National Elite Road course, the person must also hold the status of National Commissaire in the applied cycling sport. However, the CCOC could grant an exemption for experienced national or UCI commissaire in another discipline
The person shall be recommended for the course by their PSO. Cycling Canada’s official committee will review all relevant applications and will prioritize the different candidates based on the following:
-Potential of becoming a UCI Road commissaires
-Experience and availabilities as a National Road commissaires
-Geographical need
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Eligible candidates must complete the attached application form and return it to Cycling Canada before November 10th.
Candidates will receive confirmation of their acceptance before December 1st
COURSE SUMMARY: (Tentative outline – subject to change)
Thursday March 6th to Sunday March 9th 2014
COURSE LOCATION
USA Cycling
210 USA Cycling Point, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
REGISTRATION FEE: Cycling Canada will cover the registration fee for the course
ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL:
Candidates are responsible for their own costs and arrangements associated with travel, accommodation and meals. CC is exploring the availability of affordable room rates at a local hotel.
Regarding the qualification as Elite National Commissaire:
– From 1st January 2014, any candidate wishing to participate in the pre-selection exams for the international course should be able to benefit from the qualification as “Elite National Commissaire”.
– The qualification of “Elite National Commissaire” will be obtained after having followed a course and achieved an exam for “Elite National Commissaires”, homologated by the UCI, for which the UCI is appointing an instructor.