2008 Manual of Motorcycle Sport - Motorcycling Australia

9 NATIONAL OFFICIALS ACCREDITATION SCHEME
9.1 Officials BACKGROUND
One of the recognised keys to the future of
motorcycle sport is the development and training of
officials.
9.1.1 Establishment
9.1.1.1 The National Officials Accreditation
Scheme aims to:
a) Increase confidence and
competence in officiating ability.
b) Improve communication skills.
c) Promote progressive improvement in
officiating knowledge and expertise.
d) Provide a credible education and
training process to attract new
officials and retain existing ones.
e) Ensure a uniform approach to
officiating throughout the country.
9.2 LEVELS OF ACCREDITATION
9.2.1 Level O - Basic Orientation Level
9.2.1.1 In the case where a person does not have
any accreditation, they are recognised as
Level O, and are therefore only qualified
to act as an assistant whilst in training or
assisting at a meeting.
9.2.2 Level 1 - Club Level
9.2.2.1 In order to act as an official at club
level, prospective officials are to
complete a written assessment. The
written assessment is available for
Club Secretaries to distribute or may be
obtained from SCBs.
9.2.2.2 The completed written assessment must be
endorsed by the official’s Club Secretary,
stating the person has competently
performed duties at club level.
9.2.2.3 The completed written assessment and
licence application are to be returned to
the relevant SCB for processing
9.2.2.4 Applicants complete this written
assessment in their own time and may
refer to their GCRs. The questionnaire
comprises 20 multiple choice questions.
This written assessment needs to be
successfully completed by persons
72 enjoy the ride
wishing to become, an accredited official.
9.2.2.5 Generally, all current officials are
automatically graded at Level 1
unless application is made for higher
accreditation.
9.2.3 Level 2 - Inter Club/Zone Level
9.2.3.1 To attain this level officials are required
to attend a seminar and successfully
complete the assessment requirements.
9.2.3.2 The seminars are designed to be practical
by nature.
9.2.3.3 Level 2 is the lowest level for accreditation
of a Steward.
9.2.3.4 Applications for Level 1 and 2
accreditation are generally, reviewed by
the SCB Manager. If there is any doubt
as to the experience of the applicant, the
application may be referred to the State
Officials’ Review Panel for final approval.
9.2.4 Level 3 - National Event/State
Championship Level
9.2.4.1 As with Level 2, officials are required
to attend a seminar and successfully
complete the written assessment.
9.2.4.2 All Level 3 applications are reviewed by
the State Officials’ Review Panel before
being granted accreditation at this level.
9.2.5 Level 4 - National Championship Level
9.2.5.1 To achieve Level 4 accreditation as a
Steward, Referee and Clerk of Course,
applicants must attend a Key Officials
Seminar conducted by MA every 4
years and successfully complete the
assessment requirements.
9.2.5.2 Level 4 accreditation for all positions
other than those listed in the previous
GCR is awarded by the National Officials
Subcommittee.
9.2.5.3 Level 4 officials are required to attend
seminars to retain their accreditation.
9.2.6 International (FIM) Accreditation
9.2.6.1 This includes senior officials at
international level.
9.2.6.2 To be accredited at the International
level, an applicant must hold Level 4
Accreditation and have successfully
2008 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT