Coaches and Officials

Basic Registration

At the end of basic registration, a prospective coach is registered with Triathlon Canada as a coach and is eligible to move on to Community and/or Competition coaching training. Basic registration includes:

1. Establishing an account with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and receiving an NCCP account number.
2. Registering with Triathlon Canada and affiliating with Triathlon Sask through the National Triathlon Registration System.
3. Completing a criminal background check.
4. Completing the Respect in Sport module (use the link under Triathlon Specific Courses).
5. Completing the CAC module “Making Ethical Decisions”.
6. Completing Triathlon Official Level 1 training with Triathlon Sask.

Community Sport Coach

If you’re thinking of becoming qualified as a community sport coach, then you may already coach at the community level or be interested in doing so. Often, you’re a parent whose child is involved in sport, or a volunteer who works with participants of all ages that are new to a sport. There are two levels of workshops for community triathlon coaches: youth and adult participation.

Competition Coach

Coaches in the competition stream usually have previous coaching experience or are former athletes in triathlon. They tend to work with athletes over the long term to improve performance, often in preparation for provincial, national, and international competitions. There are three education streams for competition coaches: introduction, development and high-performance.

Officials ensure competitions are conducted in a safe and fair manner under the governing rules of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and Triathlon Canada. Triathlon Saskatechewan is always looking for new individuals to become part of Triathlon Saskatchewan’s officiating team. Triathlon competition needs dedicated and respected officials at all sanctioned events. Most officials are volunteers. Triathlon Saskatchewan encourages each sanctioned club to have at least two certified officials. Provincially sanctioned events provide an excellent opportunity for officials to gain experience working with higher-level officials. Triathlon Saskatchewan Officials’ Development Model falls under those used by Triathlon Canada, and the ITU for officiating roles/practical experience. Using Triathlon Canada Points System, Triathlon Saskatchewan officials know the requirements of each officiating level and assists to track official development each season.

The development path for officials begins with a Level 1 Course. TriSask intends to hold Level 1 Courses every year.

Official Development Path

Provincial Technical Official 1: A race official capable of reporting and enforcing rule infractions, usually employed as an assistant to the head official at a local or provincial event. A level 1 official is mentored by higher level officials and will be subject to an evaluation process.

Provincial Technical Official 2: Works at provincial level events in roles such as Technical Delegate, Head Official, and Sector Lead, and can present the level 1 course. Level 2 requires participation in a level 2 course and passing an evaluation/mentorship process.

National Triathlon Official (Mentoring) 3: Works at national and international events as head official, sector lead, or official under the mentorship of a full NTO official, and can present both level 1 and level 2 courses.

National Triathlon Official: Works at national and international events in all roles, presents level 1 and level 2 courses, and may be assigned to mentor level 3 NTOs.

• Provincial Governing Board (PGB) Level 1 & 2: these levels are novice and local event officials working at provincial races
• PGB Level 3/National Technical Official (NTO): these levels are provincial and national championship event officials and are recognized as an ITU Level 1 Official.
• ITU Level 2 – Continental Technical Official (CTO) & ITU Level 3– International Technical Official (ITO): these levels are required for major international events including Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games, the Olympics and Para-Olympic Games.

Official Development Clinics are conducted during the winter. These clinics are done both online and in person. If you are unable to attend the clinic in person you may join the video call and watch the clinic that way. The cost to the participants is free. See the Event calender for future clinics