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Officials > Entry Level Officials Program... ENTRY LEVEL OFFICIALS PROGRAM
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Biathlon Canada Entry Level Officials Development Program Introduction
Welcome
to the new Biathlon Canada development program for Entry Level officials. This
program replaces the Basic (Bronze Badge) program which has been in place for
many years as the introduction to biathlon officiating. This new program takes
a much different approach to teaching the fundamental skills needed to
officiate a biathlon event by offering the program in a modular form on the
internet. You may study each of the modules on your own time at your own pace.
A multiple-choice test follows each module. To be licensed as a biathlon
official, you must complete at least five of the eight study modules and
achieve satisfactory performance during competition in each of the five areas.
On successful completion of all eight modules and related competition
experience, you will have the knowledge and skills needed to volunteer in any
of the numerous, non-supervisory officiating positions at a biathlon
competition. Details of the new program are outlined below.
The
Modules and Resource Materials
There
are eight modules in the internet based program:
Each
module is a stand-alone qualification for work in that particular area and the
modules can be studied in any order. You may take as much time as desired to
complete each module, but it is expected the average time needed will be about
1 1/2 hours. A basic home computer with an internet connection are all that is
required to access each module, the supplementary resource material and tests.
These materials are in portable document format (PDF) so you will need to have
Adobe Reader or equivalent installed on your computer. You can download this
application free of charge and a link to the download site is provided. The
Range Module is provided in both PDF and PowerPoint (PPT) format. The PPT
version includes animation features that enhance the demonstration of range
procedures. You will need the MS PowerPoint application version 2000 or 2002
installed on your computer to view the PPT Range Module.
In
addition to the eight modules, there are supplementary resource materials
which you will find useful while studying the modules and preparing for your
practical competition experience.
Module
Tests
At
the completion of each module there is a multiple-choice test for you to try.
This is not a formal test and it will not be marked or graded, but it will
serve to let you know how well you understand the material in the module. An
answer sheet is provided.
Competition
Experience
After
completing a module and test, you need to gain practical, competition
experience in that particular area. You must serve as an official in each
module study area for at least one full day of competitions. For a weekend,
two day biathlon event, you may work each day in a different area to satisfy
the requirements for competition experience in two modules. Your experience as
an official in competition will be assessed by your Supervisor.
Membership
To
register in the Officials Program and be eligible for certification as a
biathlon official, you must be a member of a Provincial or Territorial
Division of Biathlon Canada. Your Division office can provide information on
becoming a member. See the Biathlon Canada Membership Page for Membership
and Division contact information.
Program
Registration, Log Book and Bronze Badge
After
you successfully complete your first module and test, you need to register in
the Entry Level Program with Biathlon Canada. Before your first competition,
download a copy of the Registration Form and Interim Log from the Module
Directory page. To register, complete the details for your first module, have
your Supervisor complete the log to confirm and assess your competition
experience and mail to Biathlon Canada with a registration fee of $15.00. You
will then be issued a permanent, Biathlon Canada Official's Log Book and
engraved name badge. The log book is important for maintaining a record of
your competition experience as you advance through the officials development
program. Each time you serve as an official, have your Supervisor complete
your log to verify your competition experience and performance. When you have
completed at least five of the eight modules and gained satisfactory
competition experience in each of those five areas, notify Biathlon Canada by
mailing or faxing a copy of your log and you will then receive the Biathlon
Canada Bronze Badge.
Biathlon
Canada
Phone
(613) 748-5608
The
Biathlon Canada Officials Handbook
Entry
Level officials are not required to have a copy of the Biathlon Canada
Officials Handbook. However, it is a valuable resource for all levels of
biathlon officials and as you advance in the officials development program,
you will eventually require a copy of the Handbook. The Handbook includes
valuable reference information for biathlon officials, including Biathlon
Canada Hosting Policies, biathlon rules, a guide for hosting biathlon events
and other material. In addition, the Officials Log Book discussed above is
sized and punched to fit the Handbook. You can order a copy of the Handbook
from Biathlon Canada. See the Biathlon Canada
Merchandise Page for ordering information.
If
You Have Previously Earned an Official's Bronze Badge (Basic)
What
if you have already been certified at the Bronze Badge (Basic) or more
advanced level through the earlier program? You will still be a certified
official authorized to wear your badge and enroll in advanced development
programs. However, the new material included in these modules is intended not
only for those new to officiating, but as a handy resource and refresher for
experienced officials. It is recommended that you take the time to review each
module and the resource section.
Future
Developments
This
Entry Level program is just the first in the restructuring of the complete
Biathlon Canada Officials Development Program. In the next phase, a
development program intended for Supervisor Level officials will be introduced
to be followed by a Chief's program and training for those wishing to develop
their skills in the organization of biathlon events. In the interim, the
existing Biathlon Canada Advanced Officials and Technical Delegate (TD)
programs will continue to be offered to selected officials.
Getting
Started
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