1. 2017 MOTOCROSS COMMISSION SEMINAR
Bodies & Officials
- Can be appointed by the FIM, the FMNR, an FMN, Promoter or organiser

2. Bodies & Officials 2 Bodies
Race Direction
Race Direction with Event Management
Race Direction without Event Management
International Jury
International Jury (with FIM Race Director)
New: FIM Race Director without Event Management
New FIM International Jury with FIM Race Director in all Championships where International Jury (Sidecar & Junior)

3. Bodies & Officials 3 Bodies
Race Direction with Event Management
MXGP / MX2 / WMX / VMX / MXN / SNX / WSNX
Event Management
Race Direction
c. Panel of FIM Stewards
- Whenever Race Direction with Event Management, we have 3 different bodies (see next slides)

4. Bodies & Officials 4 Bodies
Race Direction with Event Management
MXGP / MX2 / WMX / VMX / MXN / SNX / WSNX
Event Management
1. Representative Championship Promoter / PRO / VR / CV
2. FIM Race Director / FIM / VR
3. Representative of the Organiser / ORG / NVR
- Ensures the smooth and efficient running of the meeting
- Explain who is nominated by who Promotor (PRO), FIM, Organiser (ORG)
- Explain who has got voting rights (VR) , casting vote (CV)

5. Bodies & Officials 5 Bodies
Race Direction with Event Management
MXGP / MX2 / WMX / VMX / MXN / SNX / WSNX
b. Race Direction
1. FIM Delegate / FIM / VR / CV
2. FIM Race Director / FIM / VR
3. FMNR Clerk of the Course / FMNR / VR
Imposes penalties for any infringements on the Regulations
Adjudicates on protests
Approves the results
- Explain who nominates who, FIM, FMNR
- Explain who has got voting rights (VR), casting vote (CV)

6. Bodies & Officials 6 Bodies
Race Direction with Event Management
MXGP / MX2 / WMX / VMX / MXN / SNX / WSNX
c. FIM Stewards Panel
1. FIM Chief Steward / FIM / VR / CV
2. FMNR Steward / FMNR / VR
Adjudicates on appeals against Race Direction decisions
- Explain who nominates who, FIM, FMNR
- Explain who has got voting rights (VR), casting vote (CV)

7. Bodies & Officials 7 Bodies
Race Direction without Event Management
S1GP / SMN
a. Race Direction
Panel of FIM Stewards
New Race Direction without without Event Management
Consequently 2 different bodies (see next slide)

8. Bodies & Officials 8 Bodies
Race Direction without Event Management
S1GP / SMN
a. Race Direction
1. FIM Delegate / FIM / VR / CV
2. FIM Race Director / FIM / VR
3. FMNR Clerk of the Course / FMNR / VR
Ensures the smooth and efficient running of the meeting
Imposes penalties and adjudicate on protests
Approves the results
Explain who nominates who, FIM, FMNR / same as previously mentioned
Explain who has got voting rights (VR), casting vote (CV)

9. Bodies & Officials 9 Bodies
Race Direction without Event Management
S1GP / SMN
b. FIM Stewards Panel
1. FIM Chief Steward / FIM / VR / CV
2. FMNR Steward / FMNR / VR
- Adjudicate on appeals against Race Direction decisions
- Explain who nominates who, FIM, FMNR / same as previously mentioned
- Explain who has got voting rights (VR), casting vote (CV)

10. Bodies & Officials 10 Question
Who decides on a modification of the time schedule in MXGP?
Who decides on a modification of the time schedule in S1GP?
The Event Management
The Race Direction
It is the Body that ensures the smooth running of the meeting
However, in SuperMoto all decisions will be taken in consultation with the Championship Promotor
His requests will be considered but decision is Race Direction

11. Bodies & Officials 11 Bodies
International Jury (with FIM Race Director)
Sidecar / Junior
International Jury
1. Jury President / FIM / VR / CV
2. CMS Jury Member / FIM / VR
3. FMNR Jury Member / FMNR / VR
Supervises the event
Imposes penalties and adjudicate on protests
Approves the results
As of now, whenever we say “International Jury”, we mean International Jury with FIM Race Director
Basically, the same as the International Jury
But there is a FIM Race Director who has no responsibility in the organisation of the meeting
Clerk of the Course works in permanent consultation with the FIM Race Director

12. Bodies & Officials 12 Officials / Race Direction
Nominated by the FIM
Nominated by the FMNR
FIM Delegate *
FIM Race Director *
FIM Permanent Technical Director/Steward
FIM Medical Director
Clinique Médical Mobile
- FIM Chief Steward *
Clerk of the Course *
Chief Technical Steward
Chief Medical Officer
Timekeeper
Environmental Steward
- FMNR Steward *
Name them
Top is Race Direction
Bottom is FIM Stewards Panel
Time keeper can be FMNR or Championship Promoter (MXGP – SuperMoto)
* = voting right in their respective Body
Discuss other officials later

13. Bodies & Officials 13 Officials / International Jury
Nominated by the FIM
Nominated by the FMNR
FIM Jury President *
FIM Jury Member *
- FIM Race Director
FIM Medical Director
FMNR Jury Member *
Clerk of the Course
Chief Medical Officer
FMNR Technical Steward
FMNR Timekeeper
FMNR Environmental Steward
FMNR Delegate
Name them
Top is International Jury
* = voting right
Discuss other official later

14. Bodies & Officials 14 Officials
General
Recommended that they speak English or French fluently
When on duty at FIM World Champioship/Prize events, must be holder of the appropriate FIM Official’s licence valid for the current year

15. Bodies & Officials 15 Officials appointed by the FIM FIM Race Directors
New
2016
MXGP
MXGP Deputy
SnowCross
Ingo Partsch
Jiri Sitina *
Kurt Ljungqvist
New
2016
2017 FIM Race Directors
* Sitina = MXGP Deputy Race Director
* Sitina = in support of Ingo / Europe
CMS Experts
SuperMoto
Sidecar
Rodrigo Castro
Ralf Piva
Jiri Sitina

16. Bodies & Officials 16 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Race Director (2/3)
FIM Licence: Clerk of the Course SuperLicence / CMS
Must be present at least 24h before the start of practice
Must inspect circuit and safety installations before the start of the practices
Is responsible for the communication between Event Management and Race Direction
Inspection = circuit control

17. Bodies & Officials 17 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Race Director (3/3)
Has no responsibility in the organisation of the event, his duties are for representative or supervision purposes only (unless acting as a Member of the Race Direction)
May make suggestions to the Event Management which affect or vary from the programme
May, in exceptional circumstances occuring during the Practices or Races and on his own initiative, take decisions which affect or vary from the published programme
To Event Management: such as the postponement, stopping or abandonment of the event
On his own initative: duration, stopping and re-running of a practice session/race, the disqualification of a rider

18. Bodies & Officials 18 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Delegate
FIM Licence: Sporting Steward SuperLicence / CMS
Chairs the meetings of the FIM Race Direction
Exercises supreme control of the event and is responsible for ensuring that all the FIM Regulations are observed
Has no responsibility in the organisation of the event, his duties are for representative or supervision purposes only (unless acting as a Member of the Race Direction)
Has the casting vote in the Race Direction
- CMS Member or Official

19. Bodies & Officials 19 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Chief Steward
FIM Licence: Sporting Steward SuperLicence / CMS
Has no responsibility in the organisation of the event (unless acting as a Member of the FIM Stewards Panel)
Gives verdict on appeals against decisions of the Race Direction and is responsible for ensuring that all the FIM Regulations are observed
Has the casting vote in the FIM Stewards Panel
- CMS Member or Official

20. Bodies & Officials 20 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Jury President
FIM Licence: Sporting Steward SuperLicence / CMS
Chairs the meetings of the International Jury
Has no responsibility in the organisation of the event, his duties are for representative or supervision purposes only
Must ensure that the decisions of the International Jury conform to the FIM Regulations
Has the casting vote in the International Jury
- CMS Member or Official

21. Bodies & Officials 21 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Jury Member
FIM Licence: FIM Sporting Steward SuperLicence / CMS
Has no responsibility in the organisation of the event, his duties are for representative or supervision purposes only
Must ensure that the decisions of the International Jury conform to the FIM Regulations

22. Bodies & Officials 22 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Permanent Technical Director / Steward* (1/2)
New
2017
MXGP
SuperMoto*
MX Sidecars*
S1GP*
Andy Summers
Thomas Suchy
Allan Laurimäe
Thomas Suchy
Are appointed by the Director of the FIM International Technical Commission in consultation with the Director of the FIM Motocross Commission

23. Bodies & Officials 23 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Permanent Technical Director / Steward (2/2)
FIM Licence: Technical Steward / CTI
Must be present for the Technical Verifications and inspect the sound levels of the motorcycles
Works in co-operation with the FIM Race Director and FIM Delegate
Reports concerns/deficiencies to the FIM Race Director and FIM Delegate and presents proposals to resolve them
Is the final arbiter in relation to technical issues at the event

24. Bodies & Officials 24 Question
What does the FIM Permanent Technical Steward have to do in case of a severe or fatal accident?
He will examine with the Chief Steward the motorcycles and/or equipment of any rider involved and present a written report to the FIM Delegate

25. Bodies & Officials 25 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Medical Director (1/5)
MXGP
MXGP
MXGP
David McManus
Martin Syrucek
Moreno Scevola
Are jointly nominated by the CMS and CMI Directors
Must be present as of Friday

26. Bodies & Officials 26 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Medical Director (2/5)
FIM Licence: Chief Medical Officer / CMI
The overall aim of having a Medical Director is to ensure:
The safety and wellbeing of all participants
That the event medical services are in accordance with the FIM Medical Code
That all participants are provided with rapid, appropriate and all necessary medical care of the highest standard (in order to so if necessary, attend the hospital)

27. Bodies & Officials 27 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Medical Director (3/5)
Works in co-operation with the FIM Race Director and the Chief Medical Officer
Reports concerns/deficiencies of the medical services to the FIM Race Director and presents proposals to resolve them
Is available for medical questions and advice for participants and will liaise with the Chief Medical Officer and medical services on their behalf
- Handles the “Rider Management System” (MXGP class)
Proposal: also means delaying or cancelling practices or races / Decisions taken by Event Management
Advice/question: also for Antidoping requirements
“Rider Management System” : kind of a medical passport / Can share info with CMO but Med Dir is sole person with access to FIM database

28. Bodies & Officials 28 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Medical Director (4/5)
The FIM Medical Director with the Chief Medical Officer:
Inspects the circuit the day before the first practice
Attends serious incidents and renders assistance as may be necessary
Examines all unfit/injured riders to assess their fitness
Gives advice as to their fitness to compete

29. Bodies & Officials 29 Officials appointed by the FIM
FIM Medical Director (5/5)
Is not responsible for the medical services of the event
Is not responsible for medical treatment
Can challenge the decision of the Chief Medical Officer in declaring a rider fit or unfit to race
Is the final arbiter in relation to medical issues at the event
Explain “can challenge”
CMI interpretation of the rules

30. Bodies & Officials 30 Officials appointed by the FIM
Centre Médical Mobile (1/3)
Mr Ramel

31. Bodies & Officials 31 Officials appointed by the FIM
Centre Médical Mobile (2/3)
- In Europe only; a French crew of 3 persons
- Have X-Ray and ultra-sound scan facilities
In support of the medical services for the event
(Local organiser’s medical services must be staffed
according to FIM Medical Code requirements)
- In cooperation with the FIM Medical Director & CMO of the event
Funded by: YouthStream (MXGP-MX2-WMX-MXN) & FIM (JMX)

32. Bodies & Officials 32 Officials appointed by the FIM
Centre Médical Mobile (3/3)

33. Bodies & Officials 33 Officials appointed by the FMNR
Clerk of the Course (1/3)
FIM Licence: Clerk of the Course SuperLicence / CMS
Works in permanent consultation with the FIM Race Director
Is responsible for the perfect running and conduct of the event
Cannot be at the same time FMNR Steward/FMNR Jury Member

34. Bodies & Officials 34 Officials appointed by the FMNR
Clerk of the Course (2/3)
Must ensure that the track/installations are in good condition, that all officials, safety, the medical and control services are present, ready to carry out their functions/on duty
May make suggestions to the Event Management which affect or vary from the programme

35. Bodies & Officials 35 Officials appointed by the FMNR
Clerk of the Course (3/3)
Can prevent a rider or motorcycle from starting , or order their withdrawal from the event, if necessary for safety reasons
Must notify the Race Direction/International Jury of any protest handed over to him
Attends the Race Direction / International Jury Meetings

36. Bodies & Officials 36 Question
What if… The FMNR does not have a Clerk of the Course holding a valid
FIM SuperLicence, or when he/she lacks the necessary experience?
The CMS
will propose an experienced Clerk of the Course
holding a valid FIM SuperLicence
Usually, it will be one of the FIM Race Directors
The goal is that FMNR CoC gets the experience and/or will participate in the Super Licence Seminar
The FMNR must pay for the cost

37. Bodies & Officials 37 Officials appointed by the FMNR
Chief Technical Steward
FIM Licence: Technical Steward / CTI
Must verify that the motorcycles and equipment are in accordance with the FIM Regulations
Must prepare a written report and hand it to the Clerk of the Course
Must examine the motorcycle and equipment of any rider involved in a severe fatal/accident and prepare a written report
May attend Race Direction/International Jury meetings but has no voting right

38. Bodies & Officials 38 Officials appointed by the FMNR
Chief Timekeeper
FIM Licence: Timekeeper / FIM
Can also be appointed by the Championship Promotor
Must be qualified to use the timekeeping system of the event and produce the official results according to the FIM Regulations
If requested by a rider, verify his results
Must send the official results to the FIM
May attend Race Direction/International Jury meetings but has no voting right

39. Bodies & Officials 39 Officials appointed by the FMNR
Chief Medical Officer (1/3)
FIM Licence: Chief Medical Officer / CMI
Must inform the local hospitals about the event an obtain written confirmation that they are aware of the event and accept to treat participants with minimum delay
Must be familiar with the circuit and the organisation of the medical services of the event at which he is appointed
Main task on the screen

40. Bodies & Officials 40 Officials appointed by the FMNR
Chief Medical Officer (2/3)
Must attend Circuit Control and Meeting with the Organisers
Works together with the FIM Race Medical Director (if any)
Must confirm and ensure that all medical services and staff are briefed, in place and ready to function according to the FIM Medical Code
- Confirms all OK but also reports concerns/deficiencies of the medical services and presents proposals to resolve them

41. Bodies & Officials 41 Officials appointed by the FMNR
Chief Medical Officer (3/3)
Must give information on injured riders to the Race Direction /International Jury
Must examine all unfit/injured riders to assess their fitness
Must prepare a written report on the accidents that occurred during the event
- May attend Race Direction/International Jury meetings but has no voting right

42. Bodies & Officials 42 Officials appointed by the FMNR
Environmental Steward
FIM Licence: Environmental Steward / CIE
Must ensure that the FIM Environmental Code is respected
Is responsible for all environmental aspects of the event
- Must prepare a report and send it to the FIM Administration
May give recommendations on environmental aspect prior to and during the event
May attend Race Direction/International Jury meetings but has no voting right

43. Bodies & Officials 43 Officials appointed by the FMNR
FMNR / FMN Delegate
FIM Licence: Sporting Steward /CMS
Must be announced in writing by his FMN to the FMNR at the latest 15 days before the event
Represents his FMN’s riders/passengers entered in the event
Must explain his questions to the Jury President to the International Jury is aware of all circumstances
Has the same rights/obligations as the FMNR Delegate
May attend International Jury meetings but has no voting right

44. Bodies & Officials 44 Officials appointed by the FMNR
FMNR Member of the International Jury
FIM Licence: Sporting Steward / CMS
Must ensure that the decisions of the International Jury conform to the FIM Regulations

45. Bodies & Officials 45 Officials appointed by the FMNR
FMNR Steward
FIM Licence: Sporting Steward / CMS
Has no responsibility in the organisation of the event (unless acting as a Member of the FIM Stewards Panel)
Gives verdict on appeals against decisions of the Race Direction

46. Bodies & Officials 46 Officials appointed by the FMNR
Flag Marshal (1/3)
Must be minimum 18 years old
Must wear uniform shirts or bibs (in no case yellow or red)
Must have participated in a briefing with the Clerk of the Course and/or an official nominated by him
New
2016
Are the eyes of the riders
The Clerk of the Course must prepare a list of the marshals occupying each post

47. Bodies & Officials 47 Officials appointed by the FMNR
Flag Marshal (2/3)
- Must be on his position in due time
Minimum 2 marshals per post (one to use the flag) (one to give assistance to a rider in the interest of safety) (Additional marshals are recommended at jumps)
Must remain available until protest/appeal time has expired

48. Bodies & Officials 48 Officials appointed by the FMNR
Flag Marshal (3/3)
- Must have a whistle
- Medical flag at each post
New position of the marshal on the track
New
2016

49. Bodies & Officials 49
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