MTBA has a commitment to support and encourage you in developing and contributing to our sport whether it be at a Club, State, National or International level.
To become an accredited Official/ Commissaire you will need to complete an education and training program to provide you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to officiate as a Commissaire. Below is a brief outline of how you become a Commissaire.
There are two levels of MTB Commissaires:
Club/Regional Commissaire – a course specifically targeted at the official who desires to assist in the conduct of club and regional level racing. The course requires candidates to complete the Club/Regional Level E-Learning Module
National Commissaire – an advanced course for officials who want to officiate at National events and Championships. The course is conducted in conjunction with events selected by MTBA and provides training and information on the finer points of officiating at the elite level. To attend the course you must have had at least two years of experience as an active Club/Regional Commissaire, complete the National Level Commissaire E-Learning Module and hold a current MTBA membership.
The National Commissaire course is conducted by Mountain Bike Australia, future course dates can be found on the Upcoming Courses Page.
In September 2018, the previous 3 level system was changed to align with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and SportAust’s two-tiered accreditation structure. Level 1 and 3 Commissaires were renamed Club/Regional and National Commissaire. Level 2 Commissaires were encouraged to take the steps to transition to a National Level Commissaire.
All accreditations are valid for four (4) years. At the end of this, you must be able to show that you have been an active commissaire and have undertaken activities that will keep you current. To maintain your accreditation you must:
A variety of forms are available on the Publications Page of the MTBA Website.
Code of Conduct – Individual Agreement Form