national technical commission & regional technical
Noreen Landis-Tyson USAC Technical Commission UCI international Commissaire
NATIONAL TECHNICAL COMMISSION & REGIONAL TECHNICAL COMMISSIONS: WHERE WE’VE BEEN
A little history…
Phil Miller UCI International Commissaire USAC Technical Commission
Regional Technical Commissions: Lessons Learned, Moving Forward
Background 24 years ago…. Training Differences then and now (Baseball v. Cycling) Today, changes in our sport are providing resources to support officiating development
National Efforts Technical Commission • National efforts to improve education (Cat A/Nat Comm) • Normalized national assignment process • Mentoring • Evaluation • Advisory role to CEO through TD
Transition From District to Regional Challenge: Less direct staff delivery of services Heavy Reliance on Local Associations LA’s vary significantly in their size, funding, scope and capabilities Little similarity existed (exists) between LA’s within regions or between adjacent regions in officials programming
Testing the Concept Tested in Pacific Northwest Subarea Intended as echo of TC function, but flexible to meet specific needs of region Concept now extended nationwide, with dedicated funding for each RTC
Course Review is an Important Element of Officiating Program in Washington State
Pacific Northwest Trial – Primary Tasks Coordinated assignment function o Course technical review • WSDOT requirement • Increased coordination with organizers o Local mentoring • Track and on-site road o Proactive Problem Solving • Difficult races
Pacific Northwest Trial –Tasks (cont.) Education & Training o o
o
Annual Road and C/B Seminar Additional efforts in Idaho and Eastern WA with “out of town” perspective Build track training into MVA programs
Outreach to Underserved Officials o o
o
OBRA, Idaho, Montana Funding for travel to WA Stage and Track events Sending experienced officials to events to teach, manage, mentor on-site (Walla Walla)
Findings and Lessons Learned More interaction across Cascade Curtain Better Baseline Officiating Performance Regionwide
Findings and Lessons Learned Improved Consistency and Professionalism o Better application of officiating mechanics Faster Progression of Officials through Categories o Targeted Assignments More Motors o (not sure if that’s a good thing…)
Trust is Earned & Preserved
Lessons Learned Need to spend revenues to move officials around region o Some hesitation to change locally ingrained habits Take advantage of major events o Stage races are considered regionally significant for assignment purposes
Mentoring starts with locating the front of the race…
Lessons Learned o
Track GP reserves 1-2 spots for out of district or eastern WA officials
Need to Develop Leadership Ethic as Officials move to B and A ratings
Venting is important…
Moving Forward – National Applications RTC Membership – Include: o Resident Technical Commission Members o Assignors from all LA’s within region o Resident IC and NC as possible o Represent disciplines active in region (Road, Track, Cyclocross, Mountain, Collegiate)
Keys to Success Develop and Use Leaders o IC and NC as On Site Mentor – even if not working event (Frozen Flatlands) Identify and Allocate Training Opportunities Rationally o A events, Large Crew Events, Stage Races
Keys to Success Fund Specific Development Opportunities o Starter and Secretary Classes (Track) o Moto C o Professionalism Seminar Utilize Recognition Programs
Keys to Success Leverage New Opportunities o POA Programs, Webinars, Resources o Develop A to C mentoring o Use Modules to Assist in Race Assignment Process o Assign Officials to Races Outside “Level of Comfort”
Motivation is Everything…
What do we want to achieve? Transparency of Process o Access to Opportunities o Predictability of Programs, Assignments, Bennies Build Acceptance & Trust
What do we want to achieve? (Cont.) Develop Leadership o “Giveback” ethic Respect & Acknowledgement o Of Individual Accomplishments o Of Collective Performance o Of Increased Professionalism
NATIONAL TECHNICAL COMMISSION & REGIONAL TECHNICAL COMMISSIONS: WHERE WE’VE BEEN
A little history…
Phil Miller UCI International Commissaire USAC Technical Commission
Regional Technical Commissions: Lessons Learned, Moving Forward
Background 24 years ago…. Training Differences then and now (Baseball v. Cycling) Today, changes in our sport are providing resources to support officiating development
National Efforts Technical Commission • National efforts to improve education (Cat A/Nat Comm) • Normalized national assignment process • Mentoring • Evaluation • Advisory role to CEO through TD
Transition From District to Regional Challenge: Less direct staff delivery of services Heavy Reliance on Local Associations LA’s vary significantly in their size, funding, scope and capabilities Little similarity existed (exists) between LA’s within regions or between adjacent regions in officials programming
Testing the Concept Tested in Pacific Northwest Subarea Intended as echo of TC function, but flexible to meet specific needs of region Concept now extended nationwide, with dedicated funding for each RTC
Course Review is an Important Element of Officiating Program in Washington State
Pacific Northwest Trial – Primary Tasks Coordinated assignment function o Course technical review • WSDOT requirement • Increased coordination with organizers o Local mentoring • Track and on-site road o Proactive Problem Solving • Difficult races
Pacific Northwest Trial –Tasks (cont.) Education & Training o o
o
Annual Road and C/B Seminar Additional efforts in Idaho and Eastern WA with “out of town” perspective Build track training into MVA programs
Outreach to Underserved Officials o o
o
OBRA, Idaho, Montana Funding for travel to WA Stage and Track events Sending experienced officials to events to teach, manage, mentor on-site (Walla Walla)
Findings and Lessons Learned More interaction across Cascade Curtain Better Baseline Officiating Performance Regionwide
Findings and Lessons Learned Improved Consistency and Professionalism o Better application of officiating mechanics Faster Progression of Officials through Categories o Targeted Assignments More Motors o (not sure if that’s a good thing…)
Trust is Earned & Preserved
Lessons Learned Need to spend revenues to move officials around region o Some hesitation to change locally ingrained habits Take advantage of major events o Stage races are considered regionally significant for assignment purposes
Mentoring starts with locating the front of the race…
Lessons Learned o
Track GP reserves 1-2 spots for out of district or eastern WA officials
Need to Develop Leadership Ethic as Officials move to B and A ratings
Venting is important…
Moving Forward – National Applications RTC Membership – Include: o Resident Technical Commission Members o Assignors from all LA’s within region o Resident IC and NC as possible o Represent disciplines active in region (Road, Track, Cyclocross, Mountain, Collegiate)
Keys to Success Develop and Use Leaders o IC and NC as On Site Mentor – even if not working event (Frozen Flatlands) Identify and Allocate Training Opportunities Rationally o A events, Large Crew Events, Stage Races
Keys to Success Fund Specific Development Opportunities o Starter and Secretary Classes (Track) o Moto C o Professionalism Seminar Utilize Recognition Programs
Keys to Success Leverage New Opportunities o POA Programs, Webinars, Resources o Develop A to C mentoring o Use Modules to Assist in Race Assignment Process o Assign Officials to Races Outside “Level of Comfort”
Motivation is Everything…
What do we want to achieve? Transparency of Process o Access to Opportunities o Predictability of Programs, Assignments, Bennies Build Acceptance & Trust
What do we want to achieve? (Cont.) Develop Leadership o “Giveback” ethic Respect & Acknowledgement o Of Individual Accomplishments o Of Collective Performance o Of Increased Professionalism
