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Commissaire Courses

Education and practical experience are vital to support the Commissaire pathway and ensure that there are sufficiently knowledgeable and skilled officials.

The goal of AusCycling’s Commissaire education program is to ensure competencies for each level are progressed in an appropriate and robust format.

The AusCycling courses provide an opportunity to develop competencies through a mixture of practical and theory-based learning. 

The Commissaire and Officials courses outlined require participants to demonstrate required competencies for each level from gained theoretical knowledge and practical delivery.

Click Here to view the full Commissaire and Judge Education Framework

AusCycling BMX Club Official Course

The AusCycling BMX Club Official course is specifically targeted at the official who desires to assist with roles at BMX Racing events such as club racing events, gate training nights, or general training sessions.  The course is completed through an online e-learning course.

Pre-Requisites and General Information about the BMX Officials Course

Click to enrol in the BMX Officials Course

AusCycling Regional Commissaire Course

The AusCycling Regional Commissaire course is aimed at officials who assist at sanctioned AusCycling club and state/territory level calendar events. This course deals more with the technical aspects of each discipline. After completing this level you will be qualified to officiate at state/territory events.

Regional Commissaire Coures Information 

A Regional Commissaire will be able to become accredited in one or more of the following disciplines: 

  • BMX
  • Cyclo-cross
  • Mountain Bike
  • Road
  • Track

This course has both theory and practical components associated with it.  The course is undertaken as a discipline-specific course.

This course is the equivalent of the BMXA State Commissaire Course, CA Level 1 (Regional 1) and CA Level 2 (Regional Commissaire) Course, MTBA Regional Commissaire Course.

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Click here if you have undertaken the BMX Officials Course or another course on etrainu 

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Special Instructions

BMX RacingClick to enrol in the Regional BMX Racing Commissaire Course (Must have completed the BMX Official Course) 

BMX ONLY: Completion of the BMX Club Officials course and at least 12 months experience as a BMX Club Official.

Other pre-requisites required are:

  • Working with Children Check or equivalent (or exemption relevant to your state or territory legislation).
  • Sport Australia Community Officiating General Principle
  • Hold a current AusCycling  membership.
If you have completed the BMX Official Course with BMX Australia click to follow the registration process 
Cyclo-Cross Click to enrol in the Regional Cyclo-cross Commissaire Course  
Mountain BikeClick to enrol in the Regional Mountain Bike Commissaire Course  
Road 1*Click to enrol in the Regional Road Commissaire 1 Course  
Track 1*Click to enrol in the Regional Track Commissaire 1 Course   
Road and Track 2Register Interest in the Road and Track 2 Course 
  • Must be a current Regional Road/Track 1 Commissaire with a minimum of one (1) year experience.
Courses held twice per year. The next course begins in August 2022.

Practical Assessment 

  • Request A Practical Assessment for Your Club (Regional Commissaire - Road 1)

Find A Practical Assessment (BMX Racing, Road and Track Only)

Adding A Discipline - Regional Commissaire

If you have successfully completed the Regional Commissaire Course through AusCycling and wish to accredit in an additional discipline, you will not be required to undertake the common modules again.  You will be able to directly register into the additional discipline through your online learning account. You will be required to undertake the specific theory module and practical components of the additional discipline to become accredited. 

Completed A Legacy Course?

AusCycling recognises the legacy accreditations from BMXA, CA, and MTBA equivalencies.  The introduction of new content to the AusCycling Regional Commissaire course, in particular, Child Safety, revised Codes of Behaviour, Safety and Equipment demonstrate a need to have all Commissaires over time to complete the new common modules for the Regional Commissaire course.

If you are already accredited as a Regional Commissaire and you would like to become accredited in another discipline, please complete the following steps:

  • Enrol in the Regional Commissaire course of the discipline you would like to accredit in
  • Complete the common content, upload your WWCC (or equivalent) and complete your SportAUS Community Officials certificate (if not already completed) and upload where indicated.
  • Complete the theory modules and book into a practical assessment event – BMX/Road/Track only.
  • Receive your accreditation and congratulations!

AusCycling National Commissaire Course

The AusCycling National Commissaire Course an advanced course is for officials who want to officiate at National events and championships. The course is conducted in conjunction with National Championships and provides training and information on the finer points of officiating at the elite level.

A National Commissaire will be able to become accredited in one or more of the following disciplines: 

  • BMX
  • Cyclo-cross
  • Mountain Bike
  • Road
  • Track

This course has both theory and practical components associated with it.  The course is undertaken as a discipline-specific course. 

A minimum level of 2 years of experience as a Regional Commissaire including demonstrated experience acting as a Principal of the Commissaire Panel at State Level events and experience at National Level Events is required to apply to undertake this course.

This course is the equivalent of the BMXA National Commissaire Course, CA Level 3 Course, MTBA National Commissaire Course.

Register your interest in the AusCycling National Track Commissaire Course

Register your interest in the AusCycling National Commissaire Course

UCI Elite National Commissaire Course

The UCI Elite National Commissaire course is a specialist advanced course by the UCI for Commissaires seeking to undertake the UCI course or gain an appointment to domestic UCI events.

Individuals undertaking this course must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a National Commissaire.  Those undertaking this course should have undertaken roles at National and International events.

A UCI Elite National Commissaire will be able to become accredited in one or more of the following disciplines: 

  • BMX 
  • Mountain Bike
  • Road
  • Track

Qualified Commissaires will be notified when courses are scheduled.

UCI International Commissaire Course

The UCI International Commissaire Course is the pinnacle international course for officials for those who want to officiate at UCI events internationally.

Participants must be between 25-50 years of age and must be endorsed by AusCycling to undertake the course.

The International Commissaire Course is offered in the following disciplines:

  • BMX
  • Cyclo-cross
  • Mountain Bike
  • Road (inc Para-Cycling)
  • Track (inc Para-Cycling)
  • BMX Freestyle Judging

To undertake this course you must be a UCI Elite National Commissaire in the discipline of the course and have significant experience in National and International events as a Commissaire.

This course is a four-day course conducted by the UCI in Switzerland.  Eligible Commissaires will be able to nominate themselves for consideration when the UCI opens nominations.

AusCycling BMX Freestyle Judging Course

The AusCycling BMX Freestyle Judging Course is an advanced course designed to undertake judging at all levels of the discipline.

The course is a one-day of the theoretical workshop followed by a practical assessment at a State or National level event.

This course is the equivalent of the CA BMX Freestyle Judging Course.

Register your interest in the AusCycling BMX Freestyle Judging Course

Para-cycling Add On Course

The UCI Elite National Para-Cycling add-on course allows accredited officials to undertake specific accreditations in Para-cycling competitions.  Any level of Commissaire is able to undertake this course.  Successful completion is achieved by scoring 80% on the course quiz.  Commissaires who complete the course will be acknowledged by receiving para-cycling accreditation equal to their highest level of accreditation.

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