Officials
COURSES OFFERED BY BIATHLON ALBERTA
Biathlon Alberta typically hosts one officiating course per year, based upon geographical need and the training status of officials in a particular area. Refer to the table below for a list of courses.
COURSE/LEVEL |
LENGTH |
TEST SCORE AND LENGTH |
PRE-REQUISITES |
INTENDED ROLE OR PURPOSE |
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ENTRY-LEVEL / BRONZE BADGE
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8 hours class, or online
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70% – 10 questions, or online modules. |
At least 15 years of age
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Working official, under supervision but may perform minor supervision
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ADVANCED / SILVER BADGE
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12 hours
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90% – Open book homework test. |
1 Year as Entry- Level with all 8 competencies completed. Biathlon Canada selects |
Senior organizational positions: Officer, Supervisor.
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LEADER / GOLD BADGE |
14 hours
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80% – 100 minutes plus case studies. |
Minimum 2 years as an Advanced Official with at least 8 competitions and as supervisor at least once. Biathlon Canada selects. |
All senior leadership positions: Chief, Officer, Supervisor, Divisional TD, National Referee. |
SPECIALITY QUALIFICATIONS |
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INSTRUCTOR / WHITE BADGE |
14 hours |
Practical evaluation in class. |
Access from Leader. Biathlon Canada selects |
Instructor for officials courses (must be TD to instruct TD Course) |
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TECHNICAL DELEGATE / RED BADGE |
14 hours |
80% – 100 minutes and practical evaluation in class |
Access from Leader after minimum one year. Biathlon Canada selects |
National TD and Referee, senior organization position. |
INTERNATIONAL (IBU) QUALIFICATIONS |
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INTERNATIONAL REFEREE (IR) / MULTI-COLOURED PIN |
18 hours |
80% – 120 minutes, 25 questions. |
National Official for 4 years and must be nominated by Biathlon Canada |
IR and Chief positions at IBU events |
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INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL DELEGATE (TD) / CLOTH BADGE |
22 hours |
80% – 120 minutes, 35 questions. |
Access from IR, selection by IBU into TD Group |
TD or IR at Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cup, and other IBU events |