How do I become a technical controller, technical specialist, Base Level Technical Official or data specialist?

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Technical officials (technical controller, technical specialist, Base Level Technical Official) You must be 16 or older. The pathway runs Base Level Technical Official (singles only), then Section (singles, pairs, ice dance) or Regional (synchronized skating), then Challenge, then Canadian, then International or ISU. Canadian and International levels include a written exam at the Canadian Championships. Technical controllers and technical specialists have separate appointments at each level. Base Level Technical Officials can only be assigned to events where elements are called no higher than base level and juvenile singles. A candidate can go on a panel before completing Phase II as long as there are two other Section-level qualified people on the panel for practice. A candidate who wants to officiate in between must do the Base Level Phase II first. Phase II Technical Panel Assessor appointments are separate for each discipline and each position (technical controller or technical specialist). The prerequisites are at least section-level qualification in that position and discipline, and satisfactory activity as a controller or specialist for at least two consecutive seasons. Assessors are judged on technical knowledge, communication, deportment and leadership skills. "Skating background" means any two STAR 5 free skate, skills or dance assessments, or any one STAR 6 or higher assessment. Data specialists You must be 16 or older and trained and appointed to calculate results of sanctioned competitions. Section Data Specialist Committees run training clinics based on need (location, discipline and level). Levels run from introductory through Level I, II and III, and a new clinic and new assessment are required for each promotion. Source: Skate Canada Officials Appointment and Qualification Procedure, https://info.skatecanada.ca/index.php/en-ca/procedures/501-officials-appointment-qualification-procedure.html