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Cross-Country

General Information

This section provides all the key information about Cross-Country Technical Official (TO) education. The infographic offers a concise overview of the training pathway. For more detailed information, click “Open full pathway” below the image to access the Annex Document, which outlines the full training pathway, all phases of the TO education program, as well as training and education opportunities.

You can also find the TO Support Document for Cross-Country at the very bottom under “Documents.”

If you have general questions about the education program, please contact us at education@fis-ski.com.
If you have specific, discipline-related questions, please reach out to Madeline Nappey at nappey@fis-ski.com

Technical Delegate

Application Process

  • Official nomination by NSA

  • Verified by regional TD coordinator

Entry Requirements

  • Ideally: holds a national TD license

  • Ideally: former CC competitor, team leader, coach, or competition organizer

  • Able to ski all Cross-Country course types in both techniques

  • Ability to make independent decisions and lead meetings in English

Contact

Madeline Nappey (nappey@fis-ski.com)

FIS Education Pathway TD CC

Homologation Inspector

Application Process

  • Official nomination by NSA

  • Complete nomination documents checked by Chief of HI Coordinators

Entry Requirements

  • Ideally: holds a FIS TD license

  • Fluent in English

Contact

Madeline Nappey (nappey@fis-ski.com)

FIS Education Pathway HI CC

Documents

Here you can find the Cross-Country TO Support Document, which is meant to provide Technical Officials with helpful information and practical guidance to support them in fulfilling their role. It offers an overview of key responsibilities, processes, and best practices to assist TOs in their work.

Cross Country_TO Support Document
Apr 20, 2026107 kB
Cross Country_TO Support Document
Apr 20, 2026107 kB