March 24, 2008 – Due to a scheduling conflict the OCA BMX/4X Commissaire Course has been rescheduled from March 29th to April 12. The OCA and Provincial Course Conductor/UCI BMX Commissaire Martin Sharpe will be hosting BMX/4X Provincial Commissaire Training on Saturday, April 12th from 11am to 6 pm at the OCA Boardroom Suite 408. This course is at NO CHARGE to all participants.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be required to become a member of the OCA (purchase a membership) in order to officiate at BMX or 4X races.

Participants who complete this course will be certified as an A, B or C Provincial Level Commissaire and could be assigned duties at Ontario O-Cup Races and Provincial Championships. This certification will also allow you to train your local track officials.

We welcome all MTB Commissaires that will be officiating at 4X races, this course will allow you to implement rules such as:

– Intent to Impede-
– T-Boning and Line blocking
– Slingshotting
– Team Racing
– Bike and equipment rules
– Class structures

It is highly recommended that each track send a minimum of 2 people to this training. Upon receiving your certification, you will be required to hold an OCA Membership for the 2008 season.

If you are interested, please contact Nicky Pearson bmx@ontariocycling.org prior to April 5th, 2008 to hold your spot.

Lunch will be provided.