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To find out more, or to register for any of the courses, contact the Whistler Mountain Ski Club – by email or call 604-932-4644

Why do we have race officials?

Each season, your club hosts ski races for all levels of athletes, from U12 to National Championships. To be successful, a race must be safe, fair and run on time.  This can be a challenge considering a race venue can spread across several kilometers of mountain side, requires timing to the 100th of a second and the race can take place during a snowstorm.

To host of successful a ski race, the WMSC requires many parent volunteers, on and off the hill, both before and during the race.

The officials courses will teach you how ski races are organized, the different volunteer roles and how you can get involved and be successful.

As a ski club parent, volunteering at races is fun, very satisfying and the best way to make new ski friends.


Level 1 - Introduction To Ski Racing

This introductory course outlines the sport of alpine ski racing and race organization. Whether you are a parent of a racer or a volunteer looking to build experience you will find this enjoyable and informative.

The course includes presentations, hands-on experiences, discussions, and practice during a mock (indoors) race. The course prepares you to take the role of Gate Judge, Manual Timer, Starter, Race Office Assistant or Course Crew.

All parents of ski racers should attend a Level One course. There are no prerequisites or required experience.

Level 1 Sign Up

 

Level 2 - Race Organization Fundamentals 

Level 2 is a detailed introduction to the methodology of alpine ski racing. It covers the types of races, ski competition rules (ICR), points systems and the responsibilities of the key organizational roles; chief of race administration, chief of timing, chief of gates judges, chief of course, chief of race, start referee, finish referee and referee.

The objective of the course is to develop officials capable of functioning at a carded-level races and to provide a base of experience and knowledge to course participants to allow them to assume greater responsibilities at higher-level races.

The prerequisites are Level 1 plus at least  8 days of race volunteering experience in at least 2 different areas (for example 5 days course and 3 days manual timing).

There is a one hour exam open book at the end of the course

.Level 2 Sign Up

 

Level 3 Officials Course

This course is an interactive one with an emphasis on discussion and exchange of ideas, opinions, and experiences between participants and instructors. Officials with considerable experience are encouraged to join this course

.Level 3 Sign Up

 

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