Cross-Country TD Seminar in Val di Fiemme Brings Together 25 Nations

Nearly 90 participants — including 85 Technical Delegates and TD Candidates, along with three auditors — gathered in Val di Fiemme, Italy, from October 17–19, 2025, for the Neutral and Central Eastern Europe TD Seminar.

The seminar was promoted by FIS and hosted by the local Organizing Committee of Nordic Ski WM Val di Fiemme, in the venue that will stage the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Over the three days, participants took part in a comprehensive program featuring lessons on Jury work, updates to rules, homologation, rollerski, popular and Para Cross-Country Skiing. The seminar also included video sessions and practical fieldwork in groups, followed by in-depth discussions on course and stadium preparation — fostering a valuable exchange of expertise and ideas among participants.

Speakers represented seven countries — Canada, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Kazakhstan, Norway, and Slovenia — and included the TDs of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Chair of the Cross-Country Committee, the FIS Race Director and Assistant Race Director, the Chair of the FIS Rules and Control Sub-Committee, and the Sport Manager of the OWG and POWG.

A special highlight of the program was the video session led by multiple World Champion and Olympic medallist Pål Golberg (NOR) and World Cup athlete Anna Comarella (ITA), who shared their first-hand experiences and perspectives with the TDs.

Adding further depth to the discussions, Paolo Rivero, Technical Director for Italian youth and children, presented the coach’s point of view, while guest speaker Federica Guarniero from UCI MTB and Cyclocross — President of the Commissaires’ Panel at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games — delivered an inspiring lecture on the similarities and differences between the two sports, offering valuable “food for thought” for all participants.

The seminar in Val di Fiemme once again underlined the importance of collaboration and shared knowledge within the Cross-Country community, ensuring continued excellence and consistency in TD work across all levels of FIS competitions.