Commissaires

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 New Brunswick, 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.

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

Starting your Commissaire career?

Cycling Canada’s Learning Management System provides you a starting point for starting your commissaire career. The LMS includes the Provincial C Commissaire Course, the first session of training. Velo NB members are eligible for reimbursement of the course fees. Please contact us for more information on the process.

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Are you interested in officiating?

If you are interested in becoming one of our respected Commissaires or in refreshing your previous courses please contact us so we can help guide you and answer any questions you have.