News from the Officials Desk

• USSS Alpine Competition Guide for 2018-19 | 1 Nov 2018190701
• Officials Study Guides for Clinics 2018 | 22 Oct 2018190701
  

  If you will be taking a clinic this season, you must have access to the materials below during the clinic and while taking the exam.  You may download the Study Guides and have them on your computer, or you should print them so you can reference them when needed. Note that some of these study guides are many pages.  (especially RA - there are two parts)

  2018 Update and Review. - For all who will be attending the updates.  This is the material which will be reviewed.

  Competition Official - Entry Level Officials Course - No Exam

  Chief of Course

  Chief of Race

  Jury Advisor and Referee

  Race Administrator Part 1,  RA Part 2

  Technical Delegate

  Timing and Calculations

   

   

   

• Officials Review and Update - 2018-19 | 11 Oct 2018190701
• Officials Clinics for 2018 | 10 Oct 2018190701
  

  2018 NEW Officials Clinics.  This is for parents looking to get involved with ski racing, new coaches or current officials looking to add additional credentials.  These clinics will begin at NOON.
  Clinic will offer content and exams for Competition Official, Referee, Jury Advisor (Start/Finish Referee), Chief of Course, Chief of Race, Race Administrator and Technical Delegate (TD exam for pre-qualified only)
  
  If you are looking for a Timing Clinic - please email dirkg@nyssra.org.  We schedule these clinics separately based on demand.
  Nov. 17 - West Mountain Ski Area in Glens Falls, NY Noon
  Nov. 17 - Mendon, NY Fire Hall 9am

  Fee for all clinics is $20 

  Be sure to register and become a member of US Ski and Snowboard and NYSSRA prior to attendance.
  Click Here for NYSSRA Membership
  Click Here for USSS Membership

  2018 UPDATES
  For those who are already officials and need to attend a bi-annual update to maintain their certification.

  
  Nov. 13 - Mendon Fire Hall Beginning at 6pm
  Nov. 17 - West Mountain Ski Area in Glens Falls, NY Class for exams begin at Noon, Update Begins at 4pm
  Nov. 17 - Kissing Bridge (Central in Willie's)  Update Only 9am - Noon
  Dec. 5 - Whiteface - NYSEF  Update Only 6pm-9pm
  Dec. 7 - Holiday Valley Comp Center  Update Only 6pm
  Dec. 13 - SUNY New Paltz 4th floor in Student Union Building Update Only 6:30 - 9pm

  Fee for all Clinics is $20

  Select a Location

  Nov. 17 West Mountain Ski Area $20.00 USD Nov. 17 KB Update Only $20.00 USD Nov. 17 Mendon Fire Hall 9am Clinic and Exams Only, No Update $20.00 USD Dec. 5 Whiteface Update Only $20.00 USD Dec. 7 Holiday Valley Update Only $20.00 USD Dec. 13 SUNY New Paltz Update Only $20.00 USD

  
• Competition Official Home Course and Quiz, 2018-19 | 3 Oct 2018190701
  

  Click Here for this take home course to receive Competition Official Certificaiton from US Ski and Snowboard.
  NOTE:  You must be a member of US Ski and Snowboard before you will receive credit for this course.
  This certification will allow you to work in areas such as Gate Judge, Hand Timing and other on hill and indoor officiating.

  After reading and understanding the documents, be sure to complete the quiz at the end and mail it to:

  NYSSRA
  5 Southside Dr.  Suite 11-173
  Clifton Park, NY  12065

• Guidelines Regarding Equipment Control and Protests at USSA races | 26 Jan 2017200701
• NYSSRA Officials Expense Report | 4 Aug 2015
• Officials Forms for Season Work
  
  • Alpine Official's Personal Activity Record
  • Alpine Officials Certification Guidelines
  • AO Recommendation Report