Technical Specialist

A technical specialist identifies elements and levels of difficulty of elements in competition. The technical specialist will also identify falls, illegal elements, and illegal features where appropriate to discipline. Technical specialists are qualified to act on panels at or below a specified level of competition in one or more disciplines.

Technical Controller

A technical controller is responsible for accurate technical panel process and is responsible for authorizing, correcting, deleting and adding elements to the list of elements performed during a competitive performance. Technical controllers are qualified to act on panels at or below a specified level of competition in one or more disciplines.

Base Level Technical Official:

A technical official is responsible for accurate technical panel process and is responsible for authorizing, correcting, deleting and adding elements to the list of elements performed during a competitive performance. A technical official assists with the identification of elements in competition.

The technical official will also assist with the identification of falls, illegal elements where appropriate to discipline. Technical officials are qualified to act on panels at or below a specified level of competition in one or more disciplines and can only be assigned to events where elements can be called no higher than basic level.

Technical Panel Pathways – More Information

How to become a Technical Panel Official:

To inquire about training as a Technical Panel Official please contact Section Office.