Become an Official
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All MNZ permitted events need trained officials to make them fun, fair and safe for all involved. As an official representative of MNZ, you’ll have the opportunity to lead the direction of the sport and influence its future.
The various officials’ roles are described in Chapter 3 of the MoMS. It’s easy to get started – simply let your local club know you’re interested, get involved in their events and complete the officials training.
Whatever grade you aspire to reach, you’ll need to be conversant with the rules in the MoMS and abide by the Code of Conduct.
Progressing Through The Grades
Warrant | Level of Authority/Responsibility | Training required to maintain warrant | Experience required to achieve warrant |
Trainee Grade 1 |
Able to be under training at any Grade 2 event Able to run Grade 2 events only while under assessment |
Complete training every 2 years via the MNZ Learn Online Training to stay current |
Two assessments to move up to Grade 2 Expectation is that during your first 2 years you will move up to a Grade 2 |
Club Grade 2 |
Able to run all club events, including North & South Island Trial Championship but excluding any club road race event Able to assist at Grade 3 events Able to run Grade 3 events only while under assessment |
Complete training every 2 years via the MNZ Learn Online Training to stay current |
Two assessments to move up to Grade 3 Assessments to be done by no less than a Grade 3 Official |
Club – National Grade 3 |
Able to run all club & national events, NZ Trails Championship and NZ Enduro Championship Able to assist at Grade 4 events Able to run Grade 4 events only while under assessment |
Complete training every 2 years to stay current |
Two assessments to move up to Grade 4 Assessments to be done by a Grade 4 Officials and the Officials Commissioner must approve the move up to Grade 4 |
Championship Grade 4 |
Able to run all club, national, street road race and New Zealand Championship events | Complete training every 2 years to stay current |