NROI Quebec

Becoming an NROI Range Officer

How to become an NROI Range Officer

• You must be a current member of IPSC Quebec for at least 1 year,
• Be recommended by IPSC Quebec,
• You must compete in at least three Level II matches,
• You must successfully complete a Level I NROI Range Officer seminar,
• You must earn three (3) supervised Match Points (work under the direction of a certified IPSC Range Officer).
• The candidate application must be approved by the Association's Board of Directors.
• Any applicant rejected for range officer consideration will be told clearly why they were rejected and what they need to work on for consideration in the future.

Range Officer Application Procedure

All applications for Range Officer will be sent to the individual section NROI coordinator who will be responsible for all RO’s at the local level.

The qualified applicant must successfully complete the IROA Level 1 Range Officer Seminar. At the end of the Level 1 Seminar, the applicant’s name will be entered in the IPSC Canada member database as a Provisional Range Officer. The Provisional RO will be required to acquire 3 RO match points under the direct supervision of a current range official (any rank) within 12 months.

The process for recording and reporting the points will be clearly identified in the applicant’s Level 1 Seminar. Once the Provisional RO’s 3 points have been recorded by NROI Canada, the Provisional RO’s status will be changed in the system from Provisional Range Officer to Range Officer.

RO Qualities and Characteristics

The ideal candidate for RO is a confident, disciplined person, capable of putting aside personal feelings and biases. The RO must be patient and have the ability to explain rules and procedures clearly and calmly to competitors, often repeatedly. The role requires an advanced knowledge of the rules and a willingness to admit mistakes and learn from them. ROs must have an eye for detail and be able to think quickly.

The role can be physically demanding, as the RO must keep up with competitors while they complete the various courses of fire.

How to become an NROI Chief Range Officer

• You must be a current member of IPSC Quebec,
• You must be a currently certified Range Officer,
• You must successfully complete a Certified Level II CRO Seminar,
• You must have a total of 28 accumulated match points on record with NROI Quebec including at least 15 Level 3 or higher matches.
• Must have, throughout their career as a RO, consistently displayed the aptitude, attitude and disposition required for the Chief Range Officer role.
• The candidate application must be approved by the Association's Board of Directors.
• Any applicant rejected for Chief Range Officer consideration will be told clearly why they were rejected and what they need to work on for consideration in the future.

CRO Duties and Terms of Reference

All Applications for Chief Range Officer will be sent to the individual section NROI coordinator who will be responsible for all RO at the local level. Applicants for the rank of Chief Range Officer will be carefully assessed by the Section NROI coordinator.

The assessment criteria will include inquiries about an applicant’s past performance, technical skills, knowledge of the rules, temperament and attitude. The available slots will be filled by the most qualified applicants following the successful completion of the IROA Level 2 course.

Following the completion of the Level 2 Seminar, the applicant will be required to work as a CRO in a Level 3 match under the direct supervision of a current NROI Canada CRO serving in the role of Match CRO and who is approved by the NROI Coordinator. The supervising Match CRO will directly and actively mentor the applicant throughout at least one full day of the match. The Match CRO will then provide a recommendation to the NROI Coordinator regarding the applicant’s readiness to become a Chief Range Officer. If the recommendation is that the applicant is ready to perform as a CRO, the NROI Coordinator will change the applicant’s status to Chief Range Officer.

Any applicant rejected for CRO consideration will be told clearly why they were rejected and what they need to work on for consideration in the future.

CRO Qualities and Characteristics

An advanced knowledge of the rules is essential.

The CRO is a leader. The CRO is responsible to manage an entire crew of ROs and helpers, while looking out for the safety of everyone on the range. While safety is always the top priority, the CRO must also be able to identify backlogs and improve the efficiency of a range when one or more stages become an issue.

The CRO is also a coach and teacher, who must ensure that all ROs follow the proper procedures, use only the approved range commands, and consistently apply all proper rules and procedural penalties.

The CRO should be able to explain difficult issues to the crew, diffuse conflicts and ensure the relationship between staff and competitors remains friendly and respectful.

How to become an NROI Range Master

• Visit the page of NROI Canada for more details http://www.ipsc-canada.org/nroi-rm.html.

How do I maintain my status as a NROI Range Official?

• You must be a current member of IPSC Quebec,
• You must accumulate at least six (6) match points in each calendar year,
• Points from IPSC Sanctioned matches only will be recognized,
• Points are submitted to the NROI Coordinators of each section and then sent the Regional Coordinator by December 15 of each year.
• Match points are awarded as follows:
  Level I match = 1 point
  Level II match = 2 points
  Level III match = 3 points
  Level IV match = 4 points
  Level V match = 5 points

To have your match points accredited, it is your responsibility to send the following details by email:

• Name of the match
• Date of the match
• Match level
• Match Director

You can send one email per year with all the information, or a message following each of your matches. The email address is: gro.c1686408915ebeuq1686408915cspi@16864089151PV1686408915.

For more information, you can visit the NROI Canada FAQ page: http://www.ipsc-canada.org/nroi-faq.html