Become a Commissaire

SCA is committed to developing opportunities for members of the community to get more involved in all aspects of the sport of cycling by becoming a Commissaire.

Becoming a Commissaire is a great way of making an active contribution to the sport of cycling at the provincial, national, or international level.  Commissaires are called upon to officiate in an impartial manner in all situations.  They represent Saskatchewan Cycling Association (SCA), Cycling Canada Cyclisme’ (CCC), and the International Cycling Union (UCI) to ensure the events are conducted in a fair and safe manner.

From grass roots to international competition, learn more about providing a fair and safe sport by becoming a Commissaire.  The first step involves participating in the Commissaire “Level C” Course for a chosen discipline, which will be made available for each cycling discipline from time to time.  These courses will review the basics of each cycling discipline and will teach individuals how to prepare for races as a Commissaire, and the rules essential to officiating.  This is the first level for Commissaires to get involved in officiating at races.  The training is designed as the theoretical component for the Provincial C level.

It doesn’t end with the course: ongoing mentorship and development is a part of the plan.  Completion of this entry-level course grants you a ‘Technical Assistant (TA)’ level of certification.  Commissaires will then be invited to complete 2 – 4 event assignments in their discipline of choice, and will be expected to gain practical experience by shadowing an active Commissaire in an unpaid role.

Upon completion of the required TA assignments and positive evaluations, TA’s will then be upgraded to a provincial ‘Level C’ certification.  From this point forward, all assignments will be paid roles.

The various levels of certification (TA, C, B, A, National, National Elite and UCI) are discipline-specific and Commissaires are encouraged to pursue multiple disciplines as there is typically overlap in both the rules and regulations.

See Commissaire Upgrade Policy.

Clubs are urged to engage their members and supporters to become trained and active as Commissaires.

All Commissaires are encouraged to complete a basic first aid course and Respect in Sport training.

WHAT DO COMMISSAIRES DO?

Commissaires are the sports officials that supervise races in each cycling discipline.  Their responsibilities are to ensure a safe and fair play competition, in accordance with SK / CCC / UCI Rules and Regulations.

What do Commissaires do?  Watch the video: On the Road of the Commissaires.

Commissaires work in collaboration with the organizers, announcers, technical delegate, timing companies, volunteers, marshals, and other race staff to ensure the event runs smoothly. Commissaires control the sporting aspects of the race.

Commissaires are trained and licensed volunteers who, when appointed to provincial and regional level races are paid an honorarium for races worked, plus travel, accommodation and meal expenses as required.

In Saskatchewan, all regional and provincial races are supervised by a team of Commissaires, who have the following responsibilities:

• Ensure that the competitors act within the letter and intent of the laws governing the sport as interpreted by SCA, CCC, and UCI
• Help encourage and instill an attitude of determination and drive for competitive excellence while promoting a spirit of good sportsmanship

• Overseeing the conduct of all parties involved (athletes, coaches, managers, drivers, race staff, spectators, etc.) during the race

• Enforcing the rules and taking appropriate actions to ensure fairness and the smooth running of the event by applying penalties as appropriate for infractions of the rules

• Working with organizers to ensure the safety of everyone involved
• Carrying out checks on issues that may influence the results
• Being responsible for judging the start procedures and finish order as well as confirming times and general classification

• Performing backup timekeeping

• Being responsible for all administrative processes such as registration, start list, results, and communication
• Each cycling discipline has its own specific roles, rules, and regulations to manage a race; Commissaires must master the rules, and the actions necessary to enforce the rules of their chosen discipline

• Commissaires will maintain and update their knowledge of the rules and rules changes
• Commissaires show the human and social qualities of tact, empathy, charisma, authority, and sense of responsibility

Commissaires work as a team, come join us!

If you are interested in becoming a Commissaire contact SCA for more details: