The Officials Committee will be hosting a series of online seminars throughout May 2026. These sessions are designed to support the development of officials across multiple areas. Several seminars will include pre-recorded content shared in advance, followed by live Q&A sessions.
All sessions take place from 8:00–9:00 PM ET and are held online via Zoom.
May 5, 2026
Basic Boat Driving Seminar
Facilitator: Gerry Whittaker
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-U0VosvEQKW8GpoGZQPYOw
The objective of this clinic is to provide participants with an overview of tournament boat driving for Level D4 and D3 boat drivers. The seminar will cover the goals and principles of tournament boat driving, along with foundational techniques and skills required for slalom, trick, and jump events.
May 12, 2026
General Scoring Seminar – Q&A Session
Facilitator: Michele Grant
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9Tbp_So1Qv-955HXZn1cNA
A pre-recorded video will be shared one week in advance. This session will focus on reviewing the material and answering questions related to general scoring.
Pre-recorded video: https://youtu.be/40OoRN0uiiM?si=Djs5PkeIDxqdRSGl
May 14, 2026
Slalom Judging Seminar – Q&A Session
Facilitator: Taryn Grant
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cbZQWwPoQqqf-rhX0xbK7Q
This session will review the rules that guide slalom judging, including how skier performance is evaluated, how buoy count is determined, when a skier may continue or have their run completed, and how eligibility for re-rides is assessed.
A pre-recorded video will be posted one week in advance. The live session will focus on reviewing the material and answering questions.
Pre-recorded video: https://youtu.be/P4KyTn7N-Vk?si=9IfHysjCrfiJ_Ub1
May 19, 2026
Trick Judging Seminar – Q&A Session
Facilitator: Chantal Singer
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SbjPZBkjTDaHjvUQ4akIcQ
This session will introduce trick judging fundamentals, including credit and no-credit decisions, common sequences, how to record while calling tricks during an event, and a review of key rules.
A video will be shared on YouTube one week prior to the session. The live session will focus on discussion and Q&A.
Pre-recorded videos:
Part 2 – https://youtu.be/xC0noh9PqeU?
Part 3 – https://youtu.be/zeE1HXammoc?
Part 4 – https://youtu.be/ED3SuQYX0rw
May 21, 2026
Jump Judging Seminar
Facilitator: Peter Person
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lLuIBMFQSv-px2mM9QrKew
Learn how to judge jump events, including re-ride rules and how to measure distance using first contact with the water. Great for new or returning officials.
May 26, 2026
Scoring Program Seminar – Q&A Session
Facilitator: Tanya Bonham
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LXbouSoPSrmaik27ikDG5w
This session will provide an introduction and review of the software used in Canada to record and submit competition results. Topics will include entering skiers, creating start lists, publishing and printing results, inputting scores for slalom, trick, and jump, and submitting tournament results.
Participants will receive a pre-recorded video one week in advance. The live session will focus on reviewing the material and answering questions.
Additional Sessions
Additional seminars will be scheduled, with details to be confirmed:
- SurePath Q&A Session
Further information, including dates and registration details, will be shared once available.