What is a Commissaire?
Commissaires are the officials of cycling races. They support the safety of riders and are responsible for ensuring that a cycling race is conducted fairly and according to the rules. Commissaires are called upon
at all levels across all disciplines.
If you are passionate about the sport of cycling, becoming a Commissaire is a great way to support the growth of the sport.
In Nova Scotia, all regional and provincial races are supervised by one or more Commissaires. Commissaires work as a team to uphold the sporting rules of a competition. They collaborate with organizers, announcers, technical delegates, timing companies, volunteers, safety marshals, and other staff to ensure the competition runs safely & smoothly.
Find out more about the roles of a commissaire below.
If you are interested in learning more about the process of becoming a certified commissaire, contact [email protected] to get more information and begin your journey into certification.
Some of the Commissaires’ duties include:
- Overseeing the conduct of race participants including riders, coaches, managers, race staff, spectators, etc.
- Enforcing the rules and taking appropriate actions to ensure fairness and the smooth running of the event
- Working with organizers to ensure the safety of event participants
- Carrying out checks on issues that may influence the results
- Being responsible for the start procedures and finish order, as well as confirming times and general classification
- Being responsible for all administrative processes such as registration, start list, results, and communication