Starting off. This United States Ski and Snowboard course has been designed to provide as an introduction to the world and language of ski racing. It is designed for use by parents and new officials and will serve as a foundation for your entry into officiating at an alpine event. Completion of this course, together with current U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Coach/Official or Official membership, is required in order to be certified as a Competition Official (CO).
Competition Official certification is one of the prerequisites for certification in the following specialty areas:
- Chief of Course
- Chief of Race
- Jury Advisor – Start and Finish Referee
- Race Administration
- Referee
- Timing & Calculations
- Technical Delegate
Completion of this course requires reviewing each unit and completing/submitting the required quiz. After completing the quiz, follow the instructions and submit it as required by your Division AO Chair. Receipt of the quiz will serve as verification of your completion of the clinic requirement for certification as an Alpine Competition Official (CO).
New officials should work 1-2 days in each area: Gate Judge, course maintenance under direction of the Chief of Course, assisting the Chief of Race, assisting the Race Secretary, and assisting the Chief of Timing and Calculations. This will provide you with a good idea of your interests and strengths as an Alpine Official.
Assisting the above officials and/or serving in the capacity of a Gate Judge, Jury Secretary, Assistant Starter, Starter, manual timekeeper, course crew, etc., may be recognized for advancement in the Competition Official (CO) category. U.S. Ski & Snowboard Official membership is required for certification and advancement.