January 28, 2009 (Ottawa, Ontario) – The racing community is in need of cycling officials for events in Eastern Ontario and we are asking each club in this area to provide individuals to participate in this course. The two day course will be taught by National Commissaire Bradley Day. The course is open to those with an interest in cycling. This course is a requirement for all new road commissaires, managers and organizers. The course covers a broad range of rules and topics that govern the sport of cycling.

The fee is $100. Attendees are entitled to a $50 rebate if they volunteer as a technical assistant at an OCA road event. Please note that to be eligible for regular race assignments as commissaires; attendees must purchase a commissaire licence upon successful completion of the course. The commissaire designation can be added to an existing UCI licence at no extra charge. The course is limited to 12 participants.

Date:
Sat. & Sun., 9-5pm February 7-8, 2009

Location:
St. Anthony Italia Soccer Club
523 St. Anthony Street (off Preston St.)
613-233-1083

Cost:
OCA Fee of $100, plus lunches at the Soccer Club.

Registration:
On-line at www.ontariocycling.org

For more information:
events@ontariocycling.org
Matthew Knight 416-426-7241

Road Commissaire Course Outline:
– Introduction to Commissairing
– Administrative Duties
– Event Management
– Moving past the finish