Nordic Walking Competition Technical Official Certification

The Nordic Walking Competition Technical Official Certification prepares qualified professionals to support the technical preparation, inspection, coordination, and operation of Nordic Walking competitions conducted within the NWANA system.

Course Fee: $249

Enrollment Status: Available After Completion of the Required Prerequisites and NWANA Approval

The course addresses the technical requirements that connect competition rules with the physical and operational organization of an event. It prepares participants to work alongside Race Directors, Competition Judges, timing and results personnel, course personnel, safety teams, volunteers, and other event officials.

The course covers:

• application of NWANA competition and sanctioning requirements;

• technical review of competition venues and courses;

• course layout, marking, checkpoints, start and finish areas, and athlete flow;

• inspection of competition facilities, equipment, and operational systems;

• coordination with Race Directors, Competition Judges, timing and results personnel, and safety teams;

• technical briefings, competition documentation, and reporting;

• identification and resolution of technical or operational issues;

• preparation for stadium, road, cross-country, and relay competitions.

Completion of the Nordic Walking Instructor – Beginner Level Certification is required before entering this professional pathway. Applicants must also demonstrate appropriate competition, event operations, officiating, or related technical experience.

This course is not available for direct self-enrollment. Applicants may submit a request through the NWANA Academy. NWANA will review the applicant’s completed education, relevant experience, technical knowledge, intended role, and readiness for the course. Eligible applicants will receive access manually.

Completion of this course does not replace the separate responsibilities or qualifications of a Competition Judge or Race Director and does not automatically appoint the graduate to an event. Technical Official assignments depend on demonstrated competence, the requirements of the competition, and appointment by NWANA or another responsible organizing or sanctioning authority.