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FIS Snowboard Freestyle Freeski Committee Meeting Westin Resort, Costa Navarino (GRE) 15.05.2018
Dear Friends,
Please find enclosed the “Provisional Minutes” for the meeting of the Committee for Snowboard, Freestyle Freeski in Costa Navarino (GRE).
We would also like to take the opportunity of informing you that all the documents for the meetings in Greece and presentations are available on the FIS Cloud: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/A39mTGUGHMvOtMW
With kind regards,
INTERNATIONAL SKI FEDERATION
Dean Gosper Chairman
INTERNATIONAL SKI FEDERATION Committee for Snowboard Freestyle Freeski
Provisional Minutes – for the meeting of the FIS Snowboard Freestyle Freeski Committee Wednesday, 16.05.2018, 08:00 – 18.00 hrs, Room Cosmos
AGENDA 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks 1.1 Identification of Voting Delegates 1.2 Review of Minutes from last meeting 1.3. Approval of Agenda 1.4 Report on the Proposals to the FIS Council (November 2017) 1.5 Items from FIS Council regarding Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding 1.5.1 Congress Proposals affecting the disciplines/events 1.6 Items to other Committees 1.6.1 Equipment Committee 1.6.2 Medical Committee - IOC/FIS Injury Prevention Study - Update
2. Previous and Tabled Business and Postponed Item
3. Proposals
4. Reports 4.1. Snowboard Freestyle Freeski Chairman’s Report 4.2 Sub-Committee Park and Pipe Report 4.3 Sub-Committee Cross 4.4 Sub-Committee Mogul and Aerial 4.5 Sub-Committee Snowboard Alpine 4.6 Rules Advisory Group Report 4.7 Technical Delegate Advisory Group Report 4.8 Course Builder Clinics 4.9 Sub-Committee for SB FS FK Youth & Children’s Questions Report 4.10 Staff Reports 4.10.1 CoC Coordinators Report 4.11 TV-Distribution Report 4.12 Marketing Report 4.13 Communications Report
5. Athlete Representatives Report 5.1 Athletes Report
6. Strategic Direction and Action Discussion
7. Presentations 7.1 World Cup Calendars 7.1.1 Drafts Season 2018/2019 7.1.2 Drafts Season 2019/2020 7.1.3 Drafts Season 2020/2021 7.1.4 Drafts Season 2021/2022 7.1.5 Long-term Calendar Planning
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7.2 World Championships 7.2.1 2019 FS SB World Championships Park City, USA 7.2.2 2018 Junior World Championships 2018 New Zealand 7.2.3 Junior World Championships 2019 7.2.4 2021 FS SB World Championships Beijing, CHN 7.2.5 2023 Candidate 7.3 Olympic Winter Games 7.3.1 2018 PyeongChang, KOR 7.3.2 2022 Beijing, CHN 7.3.3 2026 Interests and Process 7.4 Youth Olympic Games 7.4.2 YOG 2020 Lausanne, SUI
7.5 Other Presentations
8. Other Business
9. Next Meetings - Zurich (SUI) 25.-29.09.2018 - Cavtat-Dubrovnik (CRO) 26.05.-01.06.2019
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ITEM 1
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dear Colleagues
I am pleased to provide the Agenda with Comments for our meetings during the FIS Congress 2018, Costa Navarino (GRE).
The OWG’s in PyeongChang (KOR) demonstrated again the unique and valuable qualities of Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski. Their youth appeal and global footprint ensured record audience connection, especially via new media.
The challenge for FIS is how best to capitalize on this momentum, especially given the quality of the future hosts at OWG and WSC level, and certainly beyond.
It was an awareness of these unique and valuable qualities that gave rise to the now, well publicised unification and reorganisation of the governance of Snowboard and Freestyle within the FIS Family.
During the week of Congress and beyond, I encourage all to work toward a shared vision of unity and remain respectful of the diversity of culture and communities.
Our meeting schedules will provide for an early focus on strategic issues, followed by the technical responsibilities of the various Sub-Committees concluding with the “Super” Committee deliberations.
I wish everyone safe travels to Greece and all wisdom during our deliberations.
Kindest regards,
Dean Gosper FIS Council Member Chairman Snowboard Freestyle & Freeski Committee
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1.1 Identification of Voting Delegates
Ordinary Members
Chairman Dean Gosper AUS Present Vice-Chairman Jeremy Forster USA Present Vice-Chairman Rémi Sella FRA Present Vice-Chairman Steve Yang Dong CHN Present Members: Christian Galler AUT Excused Sacha Giger SUI Present Heli Herdt GER Present Michael Kennedy AUS Present Alexey Kurashov RUS Present Marko Mustonen FIN Proxy Jyrki Säämänen Cesare Pisoni ITA Present Bruce Robinson CAN Proxy Dustin Heise Frode Saeter NOR Present Eduardo Valenzuela ESP Present
Experts: Stefano Arnhold BRA Present Calum Clark USA Excused Peter Krogoll GER Present Chris Robinson CAN Present Anna Banach (Infront) Present
Conference: Tommy Eliasson SWE Present John O’Grady GBR Present Christoph Perreten SUI Present Anze Polanec SLO Present Tina Tanaka Sundekvist JPN Present Martin Toomey NZL Present Denis Zezin RUS proxy Daria Lesnaya
Athletes Committee: Hanna Kearny USA (Freestyle Skiing ladies) Present Alex Fiva SUI (Freestyle Skiing men) Present Alena Zavarzina RUS (Snowboard ladies) Excused Konstantin Schad GER (Snowboard men) Present
Denis Giger SUI (Chairman Sub-Committee Y&C) Present
FIS Staff: Joseph Fitzgerald FIS Present Uwe Beier FIS Present Roby Moresi FIS Present Andrew Hourmont FIS Present Ritchie Date FIS Present J.P. Baralo FIS Present
Guests: Walt Hiltner AUS Leven Metreveli GEO
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1.2 Review of Minutes from last meeting
The Chairman asks for a review and approval of the minutes from the last Committee Meeting.
The Committee confirmed the minutes of the last meeting.
1.3 Approval of Agenda
Draft No. 1 of the Agenda was distributed 19th April 2018.
Draft No 2 are these “Comments on the Agenda” forward on 3rd May 2018.
1.4 Report on the Proposals to the FIS Council (November 2017)
All of the proposals presented were approved.
1.5 Items from FIS Council regarding Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding
Dean Gosper reported that all the new event proposals will go forward from the Congress floor for consideration.
Proposing Nations should collaborate on Proposal statements at Congress to minimise duplication.
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1.5.1 Congress Proposals affecting the disciplines/events
There are 14 proposals submitted to the Congress by 11 nations concerning the respective disciplines and events. The majority of the proposals concern the additions of new events on to the Olympic Programme in 2022.
The detailed proposals are provided in the Appendix 1 of this document
AUS: Ski & Snowboard Australia a) The addition of Freestyle Aerials Mixed Team as a World Championships event beginning in 2019 and an Olympic event beginning in 2022 b) Inclusion of Team Snowboard Cross in the Olympic Winter Games Programme beginning in 2022 c) The addition of Freeski Big Air as an Olympic event beginning in 2022
AUT: Oesterreichischer Skiverband e) Snowboard: Addition of Team Mixed Parallel as an Olympic Event for 2022
BRA Brazilian Snow Sports Federation k) Inclusion of Team Snowboard Cross in the Olympic Programme l) The addition of Mixed Team Aerials as a World Championship Event beginning in 2019, and as an Olympic Event beginning in 2022
CAN Canadian Snowsports Association i) Inclusion of Team Snowboard Cross in the Olympic Winter Games Programme j) The addition of Freestyle Aerials Mixed Team as a World Championships event beginning in 2019, and an Olympic event beginning in 2022 k) The addition of Freeski Big Air as an Olympic event beginning in 2022 l) The addition of Telemark Parallel Sprint (PS) and Team Parallel Sprint (TPS) as an Olympic event beginning in 2022
CHN: Chinese Ski Association a) The addition of Freestyle Aerials Mixed Team Event for Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games
GER: Deutscher Skiverband b) Inclusion of Snowboard Mixed Team Parallel as an additional snowboard discipline within the Olympic Winter Games
ITA Federazione Italiana Sport Invernali b) The addition of Snowboard Mixed Team Parallel as an additional snowboard discipline into 2022 Beijing Olympic Program
NED Nederlandse Ski Vereniging a) Add Snowboard Alpine Mixed team Parallel Slalom at the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games b) Change Snowboard Alpine Parallel Giant Slalom to Parallel Slalom at the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games
NOR Norwegian Ski Association e) The addition of Freeski Big Air for Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games
NZL Snow Sports New Zealand a) The addition of Freeski Big Air for Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games
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RUS Russian Ski Association a) Add Snowboard Parallel Slalom and Snowboard Mixed Team events to the program of the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games
USA The United States Ski and Snowboard Association m) Inclusion of Team Snowboard Cross in the Olympic Winter Games Programme n) The addition of Freestyle Aerials Mixed Team as a World Championships event beginning in 2019 and an Olympic event beginning in 2022
During the meeting in Zurich 2017 these different proposals were anticipated and the Committee reviewed them and debated what approach should be taken.
The following statement was drafted and approved and was submitted to the Council as a position or statement regarding the addition of new events on to the Olympic Programme.
The SB FS FK Committee extends its full support to the organizers of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games for the important opportunity that is presented to Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski to be highlighted during the Games in China.
The Committee believes the four new events proposed by SB FS FK member nations have all been well researched and each is deserving of consideration for inclusion in the 2022 programme.
Accordingly, the Committee expresses it’s full support for the Chinese OCOG to negotiate the addition of new events towards the most successful outcome for both the Games and our disciplines.
Furthermore, the Committee reiterates its support for all events currently on the Olympic programme and seeks to expand the total number of SB FS FK events in recognition of the increased global and youth appeal this would generally add to the Winter Olympics.
After Minutes Note:
- All of the proposals to IOC for the addition of new events were supported at Congress and will be submitted to IOC. - The proposal to add new events to the World Championships programme were approved.
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1.6 Items to other Committees
1.6.1 Equipment Committee
The meeting for the Equipment Committee will be held on 16th May 2018 at 17:00 in the Theory Room.
Chris Robinson spoke about the SX suit rules changes that will be presented to the Equipment Committee. (It was reported after the meeting that the SX Suit Rule were confirmed)
1.6.2 Medical Committee
IOC FIS Injury Prevention Study
There has been an ongoing project to study both Ski and Snowboard Slopestyle and Big Air competitions as part of a project supported by the IOC and FIS.
Matthias Felix Gilgien who works in Norway has been leading this project. The most recent part of the project occurred from March 13th to 17th at the World Cup Slopestyle competitions in Seiseralm, ITA. This was to measure Ski and Snowboard snow friction between the athletes of the different events. There was also a part of a project to have a qualitative aspect using questionnaires to match the data with the athlete’s perception of risk and pleasure.
Previous parts of the project included field data collection on different affects clothing/body/weight. There was also laboratory work done in wind tunnels to measure air resistance.
This project has been supported so far by: - University of Salzburg - Snow and Avalanche Research Institute Davos SLF - ETH Zürich - University Oslo - Norwegian School of Sport Sciences - University of Lausanne
At the fall meeting in Zurich, a report will be available and a new proposal for a Cross survey and study will be presented.
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ITEM 2
Previous and Tabled Business and Postponed Items
No items were considered from the previous meetings.
ITEM 3
Proposals
Proposals were requested to be forwarded to the office by 13th April 2018. They were then gathered up and forwarded 20th April 2018 to interested parties.
Stefano Arnhold reported that:
- that there is an interesting balance between the quantity and nature of proposal applications and the quality of the work. - CR and SA will review the situation and come back with a revised process.
There were some remarks concerning the number of proposals and the time available to adequately consider the work.
The Chairman noted that, while the right of NSA to submit proposals must be respected, this right must be used constructively and in the interest of the sport as a whole (not just the NSA) and not be abused.
ITEM 4
Reports
4.1. Snowboard Freestyle Freeski Chairman’s Report
Dean Gosper referred to his opening remarks. He also provided a summary of the “Strategy Meeting” held on 13th May, 2018.
The report/presentation can be found here: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/lnT3iyX46ecximZ
4.2 Sub-Committee Park and Pipe Report
Jeremy Forster reported on the following key points from their meeting:
- Continued work regarding harmonization of Park & Pipe Rules to help simplify overall sport rules. On-going process since Portoroz with continued work this summer and presentation/approval in Zurich
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- Thanks to everyone being willing to work together in a positive way as this has moved forward. Acknowledge Roby, Ritchie and Guido for their work in this area.
- Also mention that the positive working relationship and trust between Roby & Ritchie and the Nations. That trust and engagement helps set the stage for productive meetings overall.
- This meeting was also a significant moment for Snowboard and Freeski with the pending agreement between FIS and WSF regarding the WSPL. The inclusion of AFP into this same ranking system, and structure is also very positive for sport alignment and clarity purposes.
- The Park & Pipe Sub-Committee unanimously re-confirmed its support for this direction of cooperation between FIS, WSF and AFP. Many thanks to Roby and Andrew for their continued work on this.
- Stefano Arnhold will review the specific rules approved etc and thank you to him for that continued work.
- “Specific decision regarding HP/SS/BA Snowboard results without conducting a final in continued alignment between Park & Pipe. HP/SS/BA Snowboard will follow the already in place Freeski rule where a result can be achieved from qualifications. Additionally, it was agreed that in such a circumstance the WC organizer would be responsible to pay 50% of the prize money.”
- WC quotas for 2018/19 to remain as is based on the current process. It was agreed that two events next season could be used to test the future WC quota format and so called Champions Tour principles from a sport and WC organizer perspective. Those specific quotas will be presented and approved in Zurich as part of the overall harmonization strategy
- Acknowledge Christopher Frankum (NOR) for his work and support in developing this new structure and commitment to Freeski overall. Wish him best of luck in his new position.
- The Park & Pipe Committee again confirmed its support for the inclusion of Big Air Ski into the Olympic Winter Games as submitted by several nations to the FIS Congress.
Overview of the scheduled Judges Clinics: Freeski
August 2018 Clinic HP SS BA, South America August 26th, 2018 One-Day Presentation, Wanaka, NZL October 10th, 2018 Clinic HP SS BA, Innsbruck, AUT October 2018 Clinic HP SS BA, Moscow, RUS October 13th – 14th, 2018 Clinic HP SS BA, Vancouver, CAN October 2th – 28th 2018 Clinic HP SS BA, Burlington VT, USA November 3rd – 4th 2018 Clinic HP SS BA, Beijing, CHN November 10th – 11th 2018 Clinic HP SS BA, Tokyo, JPN
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Overview of the scheduled Judges Clinics: Snowboard
August 2018 Judges Clinic SB, South America Chile & Argentina September 20th – 23rd 2018 Judges Clinic SB, SUI October 12th – 14th 2018 Judges Clinic SB, CAN October 20th – 21st,2018 Judges Clinic SB, Seoul, KOR October 27th – 28th 2018 Judges Clinic SB, Tokyo, JPN November 3rd – 4th 21018 Judges Clinic SB, Beijing, CHN
4.3 Sub-Committee Cross
Rémi Sella gave some general remarks about the meeting and indicated that there were lots of discussions concerning the Olympic Courses and rules.
He noted that a SBX report will be provided from Uwe Beier. No Report was provided from the Ski Cross event. Peter Krogoll reported about the EC season.
During the discussions concerning the Olympics and the overall concept of Cross three points were defined:
- Athletes Safety - Course design - Passing
A general discussion took place and it was reported that both events, have the same common issues.
Different options on the track allows for different lines and different speeds.
Rémi Sella noted the development of a cross advisory group, as so called Cross 2022 for development of courses.
Composition based on the setup of the cross joint advisory groups and extended by additional experts out of the sub-committee
Regarding the scheduled of the 2019 WSC there were discussions that for some course design and efficiency reasons, it is preferred to have BXT after the SBX event. For SX the qualification and the final were put on two days. It should be noted that the final day can be used as reserve time for the qualification.
The current Cross course WSC schedule will be presented during the meeting. The 2019 OC in the meanwhile agreed to adjust the schedule
Rémi Sella mentioned that not enough time for the meeting was scheduled to go through the agenda.
The Provisional Minutes for the meeting can be found here: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/A39mTGUGHMvOtMW
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4.4 Sub-Committee Mogul and Aerial
Moguls Aerials Sub-Committee Report from Walt Hiltner
Thank you for letting me speak on behalf of what we in our group refer to as REAL FREESTYLE.
He thanked all the members of our committee and our Advisory Groups and FIS staff for the time and energy they contribute to the advancement of Moguls and Aerials.
Thank you to Korea for providing the world stage that allowed us to exhibit our sport to the world and I congratulate all the winning athletes and nations.
As with all the Committees we are facing new challenges as we put Korea behind us and begin the job to craft our Events to make them even better for Beijing and are working through various proposals and ideas.
We look forward to working toward the introduction of Team Aerials in 2022.
In addition and importantly I would like to recognize two retiring members who were long standing members of the original Freestyle Committee, sat on this Committee, and the Moguls/Aerials Sub-Committee Bruce Robinson, CAN and Todd Schirman, USA. Their long service made them invaluable contributors and they will be missed.
Our group considered 33 proposals as well as updates and information from our Judging & TD groups:
11 – approved changes (in total or part) to ICR 11 – approved procedural or ICR cleanup 4 – tabled 2 – withdrawn 5 – not approved
The specifics on each proposal and their status are contained in the RAG report and will be reflected in the Minutes.
Recommendations: - Approved proposals be accepted and forwarded to Council. If we are to have a similar number of proposals in the future our group be allotted more time for consideration of its business. And it is clear the process of addressing proposals needs streamlining and call on this Committee to revise the current procedure.
The Provisional Minutes for the meeting can be found here: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/A39mTGUGHMvOtMW
Overview of the scheduled MO/AE Judges Clinics
October 5th -7th 2018 FS Judges Clinic MOAE, Central Europe/Annecy, FRA October 12th - 14th 2018 FS Judges Clinic MOAE, Lake Placid, USA October 12th - 14th 2018 FS Judges Clinic MOAE, Moscow, RUS October 19th - 21st 2018 FS Judges Clinic MOAE, Northern Europe/Helsinki, FIN October 26th – 28th 2018 FS Judges Clinic MOAE. Minsk, BLR October 26th - 28th 2018 FS Judges Clinic MOAE, Tokyo, JPN November 2nd - 4th 2018 FS Judges Clinic MOAE, Beijing, CHN November 16th - 18th 2018 FS Judges Clinic MOAE, AUS Provisional Minutes for the meeting of the FIS SB-FS-FK Committee Costa Navarino, GRE 13
4.5 Sub-Committee Snowboard Alpine
Cesare Pisoni (ITA) commented on his written report.
The OWG PGS event at the Olympics was a great success for Alpine Snowboarding. The special story of Ester Ledecka (CZE) winning a gold medal in Alpine Super-G also was creating much additional attention therefore.
The improvement of the TV graphics, the look and feel of the venues are the two short term goals to be improved, which was the main feedback out of the current TV Broadcasters meetings. This to provide more “storytelling” content for viewers, fans, media, commentators, etc.
New development with features on the course will be tested.
Chairman’s Report:
Was a very productive meeting, reviewing the OWG Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom was the most crowded competition of the whole Freestyle & Snowboard events.
Ester Ledecka did something unique for the image of whole snowboarding. Alpine Snowboarding matches perfectly on IOC Agenda 2020 above all about sustainability and gender equality. Snowboard carving is a new trend of snowboarding everywhere in the world.
Thanks to Uwe Beier and Peter Krogoll doing an amazing job during the World Cup season, all coaches and athletes were happy about it. Next year there will be 17 competitions on the calendar.
- Since a few years it can be considered a very solid and consistent World Cup Calendar – Highlight events, almost “classics”
- Quality competitions, Sport, TV “product”, Event
- Parallel Team Mixed event – The second time this year a complete World Cup Tour
- Council Proposals for the integration of a second Snowboard Alpine Event back into the OWG programme, preferable the Team Mixed event
- The goal is short term to improve the TV Graphics and the venue set-up in terms of “look and feel”
We will continue with implementation of the collaboration with JSAK Foundation not only about helping World Cup’s organizers to further increase the quality of the events, but with youth & children program and new activities to promote Alpine Snowboarding.
JSAK Foundation was formally recognised and thank for its support to the Snowboard Alpine events.
One “test event”, is planned as an individual GS race with the integration of terrain features and planned to be conducted in 2018-2019. We are aiming to investigate in a potential new competition format which would allow o highlight the classical core values of Alpine Snowboarding, such as extreme carved turns, various terrains.
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4.6 Rules Advisory Group Report
Stefano Arnhold reported about the project of the new Rule book. He noted that there will be one Book in the future.
He thanks everybody who helps with the new structure of the Rule Book and the harmonization.
He indicated the status of the different proposals with 94 rule proposals, included in his the report:
94 Rule Change Proposals Received 07 Withdrawn 59 Supported by the Event Sub-Committees 28 Not Supported/Tabled
The Sub-Committees recommend for approval by the SBFSFK Committee the following Rule Change Proposals:
1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 30, 31, 32 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155 156, 158, 159, 50, 52, 53=54=66, 58, 65, 75, 76, 77, 78, 96, 98, 105, 107, 108 e 109
He asked that proposals be considered. He asked if there were any comments or remarks. There were comments.
The Committee agreed to the proposals.
# NSA GROUP RULE SUBJECT 1 USA AE/MO FS 4206.2.2 Create Grab category for AE and add rotational direction to straight rotation category 2 BLR AE/MO FS 6000-6004.2 Increase importance of FORM 3 USA AE/MO FS Wcup 14.8 & Add Moguls CoC Winner with personal 14.8.1/CoC 2.3 Wcup spot/ increase minimum CoC to 4 for EC/NORAM 4 FRA AE/MO MO Air Degree of Diff Add a DD for 1440 in moguls for up right Chart rotations and for off axis rotations 5 USA AE/MO FS 3060.2.6.1/2 New Rule Add a format option to MO 6 MO/AE JWG AE/MO FS JHB 6004.3.2 Refer to ICR 4004.2 Tie Breaking in AE 7 MO/AE JWG AE/MO FS JHB 6204.3 Delete reference that does not exist 8 MO/AE JWG AE/MO FS JHB 6204.5 Refer to ICR 4205 Tie Breaking in MO 9 MO/AE JWG AE/MO FS JHB 6304.1.1 Coordinate the order of the jufge work with 6304.1 10 MO/AE JWG AE/MO FS JHB 6304.1.2 Coordinate the order of the jufge work with 6304.1.2 11 MO/AE JWG AE/MO FS JHB 6304.3 Add a new number for DM Tie Breaking and refer to ICR 4304.2 & 4304.3 12 MO/AE JWG AE/MO FS JHB 6304.4 new number for Time Differential for Speed 13 MO/AE JWG AE/MO FS JHB 6305.2.1 word change: spontaneity to fluidity 14 MO/AE JWG AE/MO FS ICR 3057.11 change Form judge to Overall judge 15 USA AE/MO FS New Rule ICR-CoC MO - Adjust Degree of Difficulty of Jumps - see Excel file too 16 USA AE/MO FS New Rule ICR Open MO Format Judging
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17 USA AE/MO FS Judges Handbook AERIAL SCORING ON A 100-POINT 6003.3.1 SCALE 18 AAG AE/MO FS Judges Handbook 6000 To increase the existing DD for ladies aerials triple jumps (multiplication factor of 1.06) Check correct number 19 FIS AE/MO FS ICR 3043.4.2.4 increase the yellow phase of the countdown clock to 10 seconds from 5 seconds. 20 FIS AE/MO FS ICR 3060.2.6 Revised the Mogul Final for Major Competitions OWG 21 FIS AE/MO FS ICR Revised the Aerial Final for Major 3060.2.8.2/3060.2.8.4 Competitions OWG 22 MO/AE AE/MO FS ICR 4004/4205/4304 Rectify tie braking rules S/C,TDAG 30 USA/CAN Cross SB 2705.1.4 Adapt 2705.1.4 to match CoC 3.3
31 USA/CAN Cross SB 2705.3 Define results in NO qualification Modus 2705.1.4 and no consolation round 32 CZE Cross SB CoC EC 2.3 Minimum 35 SBX Points to participate in EC (ask why repeat section A Basic Quota??) 33 CZE Cross SB 2717.3 SBX Team Event - clarify wording for Start Stop 34 GER Cross SB 2707.5 Additional wording in case of malfunction of the start gate 35 GER Cross SB 2717 Same new wording in case of malfunction of the start gate FOR SBX TEAM EVENT 36 SUI Cross SB 2705,1x NEW RULE New Qualification format SBX with 3 rounds for all competitors 37 SX ADV G Cross FS ICR 4505 f.f Start harmonization and clean up the ICR 4505 and add different tables for heatorders and a “QualiHeatRound” 38 SX ADV G Cross FS ICR 4508.2.3 add a card system for unsportsmanlike skiing in Ski Cross heats 39 SX ADV G Cross FS ICR 4511/Equipment To adapt the Look & Feel and measuring of 6.1 the SX Comp. Suit 40 FIS Cross SB ICR 2705.1.3 Remove the “run-off” rule for potential ties on the last position for finals in PAR and replace with regular tie breaking for Qualis. 41 FIS Cross SB ICR 2720.2 DNS in case of Ladies Team SBX Events that starts on semi-finals (8 teams only) 42 FIS Cross SB ICR 2716.3 Go back to original team event eleigibility rules 43 FIS Cross SB ICR 2715 SBX Team Event : The use of transponders or similar equipment can be obligatory 44 FIS Cross SB ICR 2705.1.3 SBX Event: The use of transponders or similar equipment can be obligational. 45 FIS Cross SB ICR 2705.1 To simplify some wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones. 46 FIS Cross SB ICR 2705.1.2.1 Simplify wording and DNS on 1st quali run can not participate on 2nd run, only compet with valid timed result can go to finals 47 FIS Cross deleted 48 FIS Cross SB 2705.1.4 Some missing specifications in NO QUALIF MODUS and clarifying the basic principle of “no start no ranking”. 49 FIS Cross deleted 150 FIS Cross SB ICR 2705.2.2/2705.2.3 misleading rule description and in general reduces the paragraphs to the necessary ones
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151 FIS Cross SB ICR 2705.2.4/2705.2.5 To simplify some wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones. 152 FIS Cross SB ICR 2706.1 to 2706.4 To simplify some wording. Rule precision for OWG format and limited quota 153 FIS Cross SB ICR 2706.7.3 To simplify some wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones. 154 FIS Cross SB ICR 2710.1-2710.2 To simplify some wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones. 155 FIS Cross SB ICR 2717.3 To correct some rule wording and harmonize with SX wording. 156 FIS Cross SB ICR 2720.1 To simplify and re order the rule wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones. 157 FIS Cross SB ICR 2708.1/.2 Precision for woring of rule for "intentional contact" and implementation of "card system" 158 FIS Cross SB 2709.1. Wording precision for correct procedure in terms of the Report of Protest in SBX 159 FIS Cross SB 2709.2. Further define and add the rule for interference in SBX in special circumstances 50 J SB&FK P&P SB 2006.7 Increases from 6 to 7 number of judges and WG from 5 to 6 the scoring judges 52 J SB&FK P&P SB ICR 2006.9 Video Judging HP, BA, SS OWG, WSC, WG WC, YOWG and JWSC 53 NZL P&P SB 2605 & 3004 HP & SS Qualif Results will count if Finals not possible 54 CAN P&P SB 2605, 2805 & 3004 HP, BA & SS Qualif Results will count if Finals not possible 55 NZL P&P SB 2604.3.5 Eliminate possibility of one run phase. Minimum 2 runs 56 J SB&FK P&P SB 2613 Update HP Judges Criterias WG 57 CAN P&P SB 2804.3.2 SB BA Best 2 of 3 jumps in Qualis and semi- finals 58 CAN P&P SB 2804.3.4 SB BA different jumps (direction, rotation, … (men only) 59 J SB&FK P&P SB 2811 Update BA Judges Criterias WG 60 GER P&P SB 3002.5 SB SS install indication system for wind with red, yellow and green lights 61 NZL P&P SB 3004.2 for all SB & FK HP, BA and SS - higher ranked competitors start later in qualification phase too (other motions missing) 62 J SB&FK P&P SB 3007 Update SS Judges Criterias WG 63 SUI P&P SB ICR New Rule HP criteria system similar to SLS 64 NZL P&P SB 2804.2.1 New Rule Add a semi-final rule to SB BA format 75 ITA SB AL SB 2507.2 Setting with U System, if bananas, min 2 one for goofy one for regular 76 FIS SB AL SB 2509.1.2.2/2509.1.2.3 Remove the “run-off” rule for potential ties on the last position for finals in PAR and replace with regular tie breaking for Qualis. 77 FIS SB AL SB 2519 .1.-4. Overworked and updated wording of PAR Team and Team Mixed format plus additional 24 teams finals format.
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78 FIS SB AL SB 2510, 2524 Overworked and updated wording, no real change and just according to common practise 90 USA/CAN ALL SB 2005.2.2 Allow in NAC events TD from the same Nation 91 CZE ALL SB 2005.6 Deadline of 4 weeks for TD payment by OC or debit NSA Current Account at FIS 92 CZE ALL SB 2006.8 Deadline of 4 weeks for Judges payment by OC or debit NSA Current Account at FIS 93 J SB&FK ALL SB 2006.8 OC to provide accommodation if TR starts WG before 10am 200k2 or 2hs and if finals finish after 20hs 94 BLR ALL FS 3033.1 NSAs to pay transportation cost of Judges 95 BLR ALL FS 3033.1.1 increase in Level A competitions from 5 to 7 Judges 96 BLR ALL FS 3033.2 reduce from max 2 to one Judge from the same Nation in Wcups 97 GER ALL FS FIS Points 4.1.2.3 to Harmonize with SB, Upgrade COC, lower 4.1.2.5 OPN, 98 NZL ALL FS JWSC 6.1 Harmonize with SB incresaing from 4 to 6 the maximum per event (6 men + 6 Ladies) 99 NZL ALL FS & SB JWSC 12.4 introduce overall freestyle award for SB and FS 100 NLZ ALL New Wcup Rule SB + FS? Introduce 6 day competition window in Wcups 101 USA/CAN ALL SB CoC 1.1.1.4 NEW CoC Coordinator appointed by FIS or by RULE Host Nation 102 AUS ALL SB Wcup 4.2 PGS,PSl, SBX return to WC Overall instead of FIS Points & reduce to 20 ladies modify personal spots and conutry spots 103 SUI ALL FS CoC EC 9 cancel exclusion of top 20 competitors and minimum amount prize money to CHF 500 104 SUI ALL FS CoC EC 1 local organiser can appoint officials 105 FIS ALL FS WCup Rules 12.4.5 Remove the Rule 107 FIS ALL FS Wcup 14.3 To add a personal WC spot for the BA World Cup winner 108 FIS ALL FIS POINTS R Book 3.1 FIS Points Printing Deadlines for SB and FS/FK
For the proposals see Appendix 2 or: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/nA8jCfea8VMQsB8
Precisions to the Rules as well as the updated rules are / will be located here: http://www.fis-ski.com/inside-fis/document-library/freestyle-skiing/#deeplink=rules http://www.fis-ski.com/inside-fis/document-library/snowboard/#deeplink=rules
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4.7 Technical Delegate Advisory Group Report
Overview of the scheduled Clinics and Updates:
August 2018 TD Clinic and Update Cross and Pipe + SS, NZL Wanaka October 2018 TD Clinic and Update Cross and Pipe + SS, MO/AE, St. Petersburg, RUS November 2018 TD Clinic and Update Cross and Pipe + SS, MO/AE, Beijing CHN September 29th 2018 TD Update, Zurich SUI October 2018 TD Clinic and Update Cross and Pipe + SS, MO/AE, Salzburg AUT October 2018 TD Clinic and Cross and Pipe + SS, MO/AE, Belgard, SRB October 19th – 21st, 2018 TD Clinic and Cross, Pipe + SS, PAR, MO/AE, USA November 9th – 12th, 2018 TD Clinic and Update Cross, Pipe + SS, PAR, MO / AE, Annecy FRA November 2018 TD Clinic and Cross, Pipe + SS, PAR, MO/AE, Oslo NOR November 2018 TD Clinic and Cross, Pipe + SS, PAR, MO/AE, Seoul KOR
Peter Krogoll stated that in general everything works well in the group. He mentioned that the officials at the OWG again seem to be on the lower limit of what can be handled, given the complexity of the schedules. Latest if there is changes due to weather and other circumstances.
Reports about the assignments for WJC in NZL Technical Delegate Cross & Slopestyle Martijn Oostdijk, NED Technical Delegate Parallel Helmut Lexer, AUT Technical Delegate Halfpipe Josh Lyle, AUS
YOG TD Assignments: Technical Delegate Cross Lukasz Ligocki, POL Technical Delegate Park & Pipe Memet Guney, TUR
Assistant TD Cross TBD Assistant TD Park & Pipe TBD
4.8 Course Builder Clinics
Joe Fitzgerald introduced the development on the course builder seminars. Over 5 years of course clinics have spread around Europe and Asia. Thanks to both Prinoth and Pistenbully for their supports. Goal is to share knowledge between builders, staff, various companies, nations to build courses at all levels with efficient methods and safe for users. This year’s clinics will focus more than in the past on the practical and knowledge exchange.
- Course Development - Injury Prevention Seminar FSSB, Europe - Course Development – Injury Prevention Seminar FSSB, North America - Course Developments – 2 Injury Prevention Seminars FSSB China
The Chairman noted the importance of the Sport taking ultimate responsibility for course design philosophy.
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4.9 Sub-Committee for SB FS FK Youth & Children’s Questions Report
Denis Giger (SUI)
Denis mentioned that the Committee activities will concentrate more on adding juniors into the sport.
Target Goal Inspired by the PLANING FRAMEWORK which was presented at the STRATEGY MEETING last Sunday morning the Y+C Sub-Committee set a target goal.
Increasing the number of Athletes by 20% until 2025.
Talking about the numbers of Athletes we cannot only refer to the umbers of licensed Rider in the FIS database.
Since in our sports we have many athletes younger than 15/13 we really cannot estimate the actual numbers of Athletes by their FIS licence.
Also since years we are used to the World Snowboard Points List where all riders are on one page.
Age Groups We find very different Age Groups all over the SB FS FK Events. The question here is, how to harmonise them within the new ICR We will have a survey on this topic asking NSA to tell us the situation within their country until end of May 2018.
Classification of Competition Some competition levels do not really correspond to the desired Athletes pathway within our sports. Also here we run a survey asking NSAs to send us their situation on this.
Proposal Until the end of June we will send a proposal on the two topics Age Groups and Classification of Competition in order to harmonize SB / FS / FK.
The Provisional Minutes for the meeting can be found here: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/A39mTGUGHMvOtMW
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4.10 Staff Reports
Report Joe Fitzgerald
I’ve seen a lot of Freestyle Skiing in my career. I’ve never seen better performances, more compelling competitions and great images captured by the Olympic Broadcasting Service, as presented during the ladies and men’s mogul and aerial competitions held during the last Olympic Winter Games.
There were Olympic calibre performances that prove that those that made it onto the podium had presented their skills to their coaches, their fellow athletes, to the spectators that were in attendance and to a global TV and Digital audience. One can still watch everything on the Olympic Channel and I’d recommend that you check out the men’s aerial final.
I’ve had many people speak to me in the past 2 months, of how much they’ve enjoyed watching the mogul and the aerial competitions. There were many references to the high standard of athletic achievement, the compelling formats which brings everything down to the last performance on the last run of the competition until the final results are determined.
Thanks to all the athletes, coaches and the national associations that have provided the resources to prepare for this global presentation of our small but very interesting and dynamic events. It took 9 Olympics to get this product and presentation fully ready.
Also thanks to the Korean Ski Association, Phoenix Snow Park and the Sport Management team at POCOG, and their wisdom in hiring specialized consultants to work to make the courses and the show to a highest level.
High performance tends to bring out high emotional content and we saw that in most cases, this didn’t spillover much into the media.
The global nature of our events can be truly seen with competitors from all over the world be entered by many different National Olympic committees. The global nature of the podiums is also interesting with competitors from North American, Asia, Europe and Oceania all being represented.
Now we start into the next quadrennial. Plans are now underway to continue on with the highest level of the course and venue design. This provides the backdrop for the amazing competitors.
There were lots of many technological developments presented at the games and this can show us what can and will happen in the future.
We can do quite a bit better by adopting advanced digital technologies which can be used to measure the human performance while removing human error or bias out of the systems.
Some years ago, I presented these ideas to the Freestyle Committee and at that time neither the will was in place or the price of the technology was very high and untested. Now these digital systems appear to be well in place and very reasonable cost. System are being used in other sports to gain better performance measurements.
In the future, we can provide more precise measurements of our competitor’s performance which will lead to no doubt of who better.
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Report Uwe Beier
Presentation is located here: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/N7yUpLugpppPnAj
Uwe Beier reported that the World Cup season for Snowboard Cross as for Snowboard Alpine can be considered a successful one.
As already mentioned in the previous reports of the Sub-Committee Chairmen, there were more World Cup competitions hosted than in all of the past seasons. With a few exceptions still, but only, the events were hosted on a good or high quality standard in terms of not only the sport performance but also and as a TV show. This was also the feedback from stakeholders, like organizers, TV broadcasters and right holders, and our fans.
Despite challenging situations in terms of snow, weather or simply due to 50% of the Events still being premiere locations and organizers there were no cancellations during The past winter. Remarkable and important also that the injury rate, particularly in the World Cup SBX Competitions could obviously get reduced significantly again – unfortunately this remained different at the Olympic Winter Games.
The Race Director mentioned the immense support of Alberto Schiavon (Technical Advisor, but functioning in fact also as an Assistant Race Director SBX) and Peter Krogoll (supporting as the Assistant Race Director for the Parallel WC) for their passionate and professional work. Their work was highly appreciated organizers, course designers/builders and TV partners accordingly and made a measurable difference for the events. He thanked all partners, officials, organizers, federations and in particular mentioned the support from Anna Banach (Infront) supporting and guiding the sport since many years , providing the TV production and rights perspective to our “product”.
The Team events in Snowboard Cross as well as the Mixed Team event in Parallel made another development step and have proven to be a marketable well recognized set of events emphasizing the national team character of the sport.
The increasing and promising figures of the various marketing reports are positively and clearly underlining the positive overall result of the snowboard World Cup competitions and the Snowboard Cross and Alpine Snowboard events were contributing well.
The development of such a steep increase of audience (300 to 600 million viewers) and as well of the media impact in snowboarding is a very positive and promising result previously presented in the Marketing report. Demonstration the value, but also the potential at the same time.
Summary prospective World Cup season preview – short term implementation & actions . Good calendar again, some minor adjustments to occur . No major adjustments to the “sport” requested – Stakeholders satisfied . TV Broadcasters Meeting feedback and agreement to improve the “story telling” and the presentation of the events in terms of “look and feel”, Valuable content information and State of the art TV graphics. 2018-2019 (short-term) . New TV Graphics planned . New advertising installation planned . Athletes pictures requirements and obligations . More on site presence and operation by FIS Media Coordinators
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. Better coordination of requirements and control for high quality TV production set up . Additional (FIS) officials at some events to be agreed with organisers . More in advance and in general direct athletes integration in course design standardisation, development and on site feedback
Olympic Winter Games Challenges – Good TV images actually – too many crashes/injuries at men`s competition and only few passings Course adjustments worked ok for the women’s race Negative feedback and media attention dominant in at least some nations Result of a complex situation and factors, learning and adjustments demanded in terms of design, scheduling, etc. to be further analysed and discussed in preparations for Beijing2022 We are taking the responsibility and have to lead the process
Report Roby Moresi Roby mentioned that the WC season and the outcome of the events was good: He particularly thanked R. Date in his first season providing fantastic support, especially as he was to run quite a few events by himself already.
RM stated that there have been and further on will be some more or less drastic changes to the established system. This also is due to the fact that there has to be a harmonization in between FK and SB. The process basically just started, as Jeremy Forster already mentioned in his report.
- Review of the 1st World Cup season of Freeski and Snowboard Appreciation of the Organizers, teams, athletes, nations to what was one of the most complete season with Globes distribute in all events for the first time. The World Cup tour touches all the globe in many different countries. There has been quite a lot of work in finding the right combination between travel plans for teams and events that lead in to a good schedule for teams. - We run great events that showcase and promote the sport in many ways which need the commitment of the nations (Freeski BA, HP events) in running national programs and keeping participation high in such events. HP is a clear example of a great event where we are struggling in numbers but there are some new and old nations getting back in to running them. BA is directly connected to the Slopestyle environment and with the new boost with the Olympic events this should drive more in participation and create greater numbers. - Staff and further activations in diverse areas (Continental Cups-NORAMs). As we are joining rules and regulations and at the highest level (World cups) conducting combined events this is funnelling down to the EC tours and there is the creation of a combined staff that run with a similar model such EC events. - Full implementation of the naming of “Freeski” and it’s brand. Despite not a clear understanding of how to implement the naming Freeski it was where possible used at World Cup level on course installations, bibs and communications tools. There was a very high acceptance and it bought us closer to the core participants as well as the core groups that rotate around such naming. As mentioned above all national federations where in favour and did all possible to facilitate such process. - Next year’s Calendar was presented with complete tours in all events at this stage. There was a successful implementation within the spring meeting as all nations worked hard and with longer term goals which helps this process. Provisional Minutes for the meeting of the FIS SB-FS-FK Committee Costa Navarino, GRE 23
Continuous goal is to complete calendars as early as possible and a couple of years in advance would be the final goal. - Continuous work on building up long term Calendars - Importance of Quotas and full path way for athletes was a key topic and will lead to the new system presented in Zurich fall meetings to be implemented from season 2019-2020. Reducing quotas at the highest level will push back competitors to continental cups and national events and this should create a healthier bottom layer of events and structure. - Great Job from TDs and Judges groups combined to the harmonization process. Everybody engaged in this harmonization process is collaborating in a very good manner and facilitating as much as possible the process. There is a deeper understanding of the culture and nature of these events and the will to assist them to there best without changing the nature of these growing areas. - Athletes!!! They are the ones that deserve the biggest congratulations and full respect as they are out there performing, having fun, competing and taking the risk that such sports comply. At the same time there is a tighter connection between them, the event organizers and jury and they are always willing to provide feedback and inputs in a very respectful and professional manner that has lead to a really good relationship and trust in both directions. We will keep on working with them and for them. - Olympic Games discussed at the subcommittee level and as a quick summary 9 out of 10 events went really well. We conducted the first 2 Olympic BA events successfully with great performances which takes us up to 10 Olympic events in the park and pipe area. The relationship with IOC is really productive and is still in a learning curve as we are pretty new to the games. The fact that we are getting to know each other and the nature of our events better with its needs and key elements will allow improved planning’s and schedules for the future Games in order to reduce to the minimum the chances of not been able to conduct great and spectacular events. This by not putting at risk these events and the athletes.
Report J.P. Baralo JP Baralo introduced himself as the new Race Director for Cross and he will oversee the Ski Cross World Cup in the winter. JP will work with Uwe on to coordinate between the two events, born from the same DNA but that have evolved separately through the years. He thanked for their patience and help, this Committee for its warm welcoming during the Congress and meetings. He thanked in advance for the collaboration and look forward to work with in the coming winters.
4.10.1 CoC Coordinators Report
Reinhard Krampfl reported on the Ski European Cup. He outlined the calendar for next year. Wide range of competitors’ levels to handle on the courses and during the events.
Peter Krogoll reported on the Snowboard European Cup. A good system has been established over the past two years with a group of very experienced assistants for the various events. Martin Oostdjik for the Park & Pipe events, Roland Horn for Alpine and Stephan de Witt and Michael Neuenschwander for the Cross events.
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categories. There were hardly any cancellations and / or postponements of races – 3 Slopestyle competitions had to be cancelled due to weather reasons.
The 2018/19 season planning is under its way and is by 95 % finalised by the end of this congress with some fine tuning until Zurich in the fall. There is a significant increase in Aerials and Big Air competitions and at the moment we have 58 competitions on 31 locations in total planned – some of them still need some improvement by the respective NSA’s.
In addition, we do need bids for Halfpipe competitions from those countries who do have the ability to organise these events.
4.11 TV-Distribution Report
Anna Banach provided a verbal report. She outlined the good and progressive cooperation with the FIS Snowboard Freestyle Freeski family.
4.12 Marketing Report
Andrew Hourmont gave a report during the meeting. He indicated that there is a very good positive working relationship with FISMAG and that the focus has been in China given the WSC and OWG.
He indicated that the Title Sponsorship rights given away remain a key problem.
He is currently coordinating with FIS Marketing AG (Andi Marugg is present at the Meeting) with new concepts being developed to approach these situations in alternative ways than has been done in the past.
Jürg Capol FIS Marketing Director presented the Nilsen TV Report and the FIS Fan survey.
The survey is available here: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/HS2hlsVV2DBPgUJ
4.13 Communications Report
Jenny Wiedeke did a report about social media in 2017/18: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/R0wAT33AkDrWLuC
Some Statistics about Social Media in 2017/2018 you find on the below links.
FIS Freestyle Social Media 2017/2018 Report: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/jW2oohNjvprtZhN
FIS Snowboard Social Media 2017/2018 Report: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/DfruzBOuhaRGrrG
FIS all Disciplines Social Media 2017/2018 Report: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/sAvA5rhHGfkOI2l
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Athlete Representatives Report
Hanna Kearny, USA gave a detailed report and provided remarks from a survey which came from 66 athletes. Ask for report and provide details in the minutes. Dual Moguls in the Olympics Divers Formats to be considered and unity of formats between the various events.
Konstantin Schaad, GER has mentioned that to the athletes it felt that the SB, FK, FS athletes are not receiving the same attention as other disciplines. The contingency plan for the competitions should get considered more carefully in order to provide at least some extra back-up plan.
Hannah Kearney’s report / Costa Navarino, Wednesday, May 16th
I thanked those in the room who helped get the survey to their athletes, which allowed us, the Freestyle athlete reps, to collect 66 survey responses. The overarching theme of the responses were that athletes want venues, formats, and rules conducive to the safe progression of their sports and to their ability to showcase their best skiing, as well as easy comprehension of the sports by fans.
Mogul skiers are desperate for dual moguls to be included in the Olympics. No new athletes, venue, judges, or officials would need to be added to the Olympic program. Athletes indicated they might be interested in a best of two final, similar to freeskiing.
Aerialists were not satisfied with the number of competitions on the World Cup calendar. Their ideal number of WC’s in one season is 10.
Freeskiers had concerns about safety at some of the events and would like to see FIS and organizers push to have the venues ready well in advance of the scheduled training and perhaps a weather day built into the calendar.
I urged everyone present to keep the interests and wishes of the athletes in mind moving forward as the Committee discusses strategies, rules, and harmonization.
Thank you very much.
Appendix: The following information is from the April/May 2018 survey responses of World Cup athletes.
MOGULS 91% of respondents believe 2 days of training is ideal before a competition.
There were polarizing opinions about allowing doubles in moguls.
26% were dissatisfied with the 2018 Olympic format, while 38% were neutral, and 27% were satisfied.
Of all aspects of their sport including prize money, judging, their performances, coaching, and team dynamic, athletes are least satisfied with media coverage of their sport.
88% Strongly agree that dual moguls should be included in the Olympics and another 7% agree, for a total of 95% that support dual moguls in the Olympics.
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Of all the World Cup courses in the 2017-2018 season, Tremblant was the least popular with the athletes.
Additional comments left in open-ended comment boxes were that the Superfinal was repetitive, a best of 2 run final (like freeskiing) would be an improvement, the higher seed in duals should get to pick their course, and the dual brackets in early rounds don’t make sense.
Using social media, I unofficially polled athletes about their interest in swapping dual moguls for single moguls in the Olympic Games. of 31 comments, only one person voted for duals over singles, most people suggested both, even though my poll asked them to pick one or the other. In summary, athletes are not willing to forfeit singles for duals, but they would love to have both events in the Olympic Games.
AERIALS 11 athletes from 7 nations took the aerial survey.
45% were dissatisfied with the number of World Cups in the 2017-2018 season.
The majority of respondents marked 10 as their ideal number of competitions in a season.
Additional comments left in open-ended comment boxes were that competitions should always be held on weekends and ideally, would run in conjunction with a concert or other community event to draw spectators. A best of 2 jump format would make it so that someone wouldn’t win a medal after messing up, plus it would match other sports’ formats. Because there are not many events right now, it would help judges to attend more training camps or day so training in order to give them adequate time to hone their skills for the season.
PARK & PIPE 95% of respondents would like FIS to include a weather day to show that they prioritize the athletes’ safety
Athletes had serious safety concerns at Mammoth and Snowmass
85% believe that using a single panel of judges for a competition is better than a split panel
50% said that the ideal finals size for women was 8-10 if the field of women is greater than 30 and 12% said the finals size for women should always be the same size as the men’s.
Top 2 reasons that athletes skipped competitions: travel time and cost.
Additional comments left in open-ended comment boxes were that is an event is held at night, athletes need to be able to train at night beforehand, the venues should be completed well before training is scheduled to commence, judging should encourage progression, not safe tricks, especially from women, and that qualification heats may not put the best athletes in finals.
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ITEM 6
Strategic Direction and Action Discussion https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/zItGRXILHeGAMRr
An updated Strategic document will be available for the fall meeting.
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Presentations
7.1 World Cup Calendars
7.1.1 Season 2018/2019
Freestyle Ski World Cup Calendar
Date Day Site NAT MO AE SX HP SS BA Notes
September 18 05.-07. Wed-Fri Cardrona NZL 05-07
November 18 09. Fri-Sat Milano ITA 09 TBC/Night 22.-24. Thu-Sat Stubai AUT 22-23-24
December 18 05.-07. Wed-Fri Copper Mt. USA 05-07 06.-08. Thu-Sat Val Thorens FRA 06-07/08 07. Fri Ruka FIN 07 11.-12. Tue-Wed Arosa SUI 11-12 15.-16. Sat-Sun Thaiwoo CHN 15/16* *DM 15.-16. Sat-Sun Montafon AUT 15-16 20.-22. Thu-Sat Secret Garden CHN 20-22 20.-22. Thu-Sat Innichen ITA 20-21/22
January 19 04. Fri Düsseldorf GER 04 Night 10.-12. Thu-Sat Font Romeu FRA 10-11-12 12. Sat Calgary CAN 12 16.-19. Wed-Sat Laax SUI 16-18 17-19 Dates TBC 18.-19. Fri-Sat Lake Placid USA 18 19 19.-20. Sat-Sun Idre Fjall SWE 19/20 25.-27. Fri-Sun Seiseralm ITA 25-27 25.-26. Fri-Sat Blue Mountain CAN 25-26 26. Sat Tremblant CAN 26
February 19
01.-10. Fri-Sun Park City USA 08/09 06/07 01-02 07-09 05-06 02 WSC 14.-16. Thu-Sat Calgary CAN 14-16 Night 15.-17. Fri-Sun Feldberg GER 15-16/17 16. Sat Moscow RUS 16 22.-24. Fri-Sun Sunny Valley RUS 22-23/24 23. Sat Minsk BLR 23 23.-24. Sat-Sun Tazawako JPN 23/24* *DM
March 19 02.-03. Sat-Sun Shymbulak KAZ 02/03* *DM 02.-03. Sat-Sun Secret Garden CHN 02/03* *Team 06.-09. Wed-Sat Mammoth USA 06-08 07-09 14.-17. Thu-Sun Quebec CAN 15-17 14-16 21.-22. Thu-Fri Tignes FRA 21-22 23. Sat Oslo NOR 23 Night 29.-30. Fri-Sat Silvaplana SUI 29-30 Locations 33/Nations 17/Competitions 94 10/10 05/05 13/13 06/06 07/07 06/06
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Snowboard World Cup Calendar
Date Day Site NAT PAR SBX HP SS BA Note September 18 06-08. Thu-Sat Cardrona NZL 06-08
November 18 10. Sat Milan ITA 10* TBC 23.-24. Fri-Sat Beijing CHN 23-24 Date TBC
December 18 06.-08. Thu-Sat Copper Mt. USA 06-08 13. Thu Carezza ITA 13 PGS 13.-15. Thu-Sat Montafon AUT 13-14/15* *BXT 14.-15. Fri-Sat Cortina ITA 14/15 PGS/PSL 19.-21. Wed-Fri Secret Garden CHN 20-21 19-21 Dates TBC 21.-22. Fri-Sat Cervinia ITA 21-22
January 19 05. Sat Düsseldorf GER 05 Night 08.-09. Tue-Wed Bad Gastein AUT 08/09 PSL/PST 11.-12. Fri-Sat Kreischberg AUT 11-12 16.-19. Wed-Sat Laax SUI 17-19 16-18 Dates TBC 18.-20. Fri-Sun Kazan RUS 18-19/20 SBX/BXT 19. Sat Rogla SLO 19 PGS 24.-26. Thu-Sat Seiser Alm ITA 24-26
February 19 31.-10.02 Mo-Sun Park City/Solitude USA 04-05 31-02/03 06-08 09-10 05* WSC 08-10. Fri-Sun Feldberg GER 08-09/10 SBX-BXT 13.-15. Wed-Fri Calgary CAN 13-15 Night 16.-17 Sat-Sun Moscow RUS 16/17 PSL/PST 23.-24. Sat-Sun Beijing CHN 23/24 PGS/PGS
March 19 01.-02. Fri-Sat La Molina ESP 01-02 06.-09. Wed-Sat Mammoth USA 07-09 06-08 08.-10. Fri-Sun Erzurum TUR 08-09/10 SBX/BXT 09. Sat Scuol SUI 09 PGS 14.-17. Thu-Sun Quebec CAN 14-17 15-16* *Night 15.-17. Fri-Sun Veysonnaz SUI 15-16/17* *BXT 22. Fri Oslo NOR 22* 23.-24. Sat.-Sun Winterberg GER 23/24 PSL/PST Locations / Nations / Competitions 14/14 13/13 05/05 06/06 06/06
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7.1.2 Drafts Season 2019/2020
Draft World Cup Calendars
DRAFT 1 FIS FREESTYLE SKI WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2019/2020
Date Day Site NAT MO AE SX HP SS BA Notes August 19 30.-31. Fri-Sat Cardrona NZL 30-31
November 19 08.-09. Fri-Sat TBD TBD 02 SWE/BEL 15.-16. Fri-Sat Milan ITA 15 Night 21-.23. Thu-Sat Stubai AUT 21-23 29. Fri M-Gladbach GER 29 Night
December 19 06.-07. Fri-Sat Val Thorens FRA 06/07 06.-07. Fri-Sat Fenway Boston USA 06 Night 07. Fri Ruka FIN 07 11. Wed Airolo SUI 11 11. Wed Arosa SUI 11 14. Sat Beijing CHN 14 Night 14.-15. Sat-Sun Secret Garden CHN 14/15 15. Sun Montafon AUT 15 15. Sun Tignes FRA 15 19.-22. Thu-Sun Secret Garden CHN 19-21 20-22 21.-22. Sat-Sun Innichen ITA 21/22
January 20 04. Sat Moscow RUS 04 TBD 09.-11. Thu-Sat Kreischberg AUT 09-11 16.-18. Thu-Sat Font Romeu FRA 16-18 17.-18. Fri-Sat Laax SUI 17-18 17.-18. Fri-Sat Lake Placid USA 17 18 18.-19. Sat-Sun Idre Fjäll SWE 18/19 22.-24. Wed-Fri Seiseralm ITA 22-24 25. Sat Tremblant CAN 25 01. Sat Calgary CAN 01
February 20 30.-02. Thu-Sun Mammoth USA 30-01 31-02 01. Sat TBD CAN 01 06.-08. Fri-Sun Deer Valley USA 07/08 06 07.-09. Fri-Sun Calgary CAN 07-09 08. Sat Solitude USA 08 15. Sat Moscow RUS 15 Night 15.-16. Sat-Sun TBD GER 15/16 22. Sat Minsk BLR 22 22.-23. Sat-Sun Secret Garden CHN 22/23 22.-23. Sat-Sun Sunny Valley RUS 22/23 28.-29 Fri-Sat Silvaplana SUI 28-29 28.-01. Fri-Sun Shymbulak KAZ 28 01 29. Sat Secret Garden CHN 29
March 20 07. Thu TBD JPN 07 10.-12. Tue-Thu Tignes FRA 10-12 21.-22. Sat-Sun Megève FRA 21 22 25.-27. Fri-Sat Quebec CAN 26-27 25-28 Night Locations 42 / Nations 14 / Competitions 114 13/13 07/07 16/16 05/05 09/09 07/07
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DRAFT 2 SNOWBOARD FIS WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2019/2020
Date Day Site NAT PAR SBX HP SS BA Note
September 19 06.-07. Fri-Sat Cardrona NZL 06-07 14.-15. Fri-Sun Cerro Catedral ARG 13-14/15 TBC.
November 19 09. Sat TBD EUR 09 SWE/BEL 16. Sat Milan ITA 16 Night finals 22.-24. Fri-Sun Stubai AUT 22-24 Night finals 30. Sat Mönchengladbach GER 30 Night finals
December 19 07. Sat Boston USA 07 Night finals 07.-08. Sat-Sun Ekaterenburg RUS 07/08 PAR/PAR Team 12. Wed Carezza ITA 12 PGS 13.-15. Thu-Sat Montafon AUT 13-14/15* *BXT 12.-15. Thu-Sun Copper Mt. USA/ 12-14 13-15 CHN or USA, 14. Sat Beijing CHN 14 TBC 15. Fri-Sat Cortina ITA 15 19.-22. Thu-Sun Secret Garden CHN 20-22 19-21 21.-22. Fri-Sat Cervinia ITA 21-22
January 20 07.-08. Fri-Sat Bad Gastein AUT 07/08* PSL/PSTeam 10.-12. Fri-Sun Kreischberg AUT 10-12 11.-12. Sat Moscow RUS 11/12 SBX/BXT 15.-18. Wed-Sat Laax SUI 15-16-18 15-16-17 17.-18. Fri-Sat Gudauri GEO 17-18 Date TBC 18.-19. Sat-Sun Rogla SLO 18-19 PGS/PGS 23.-25. Thu-Sat Seiser Alm ITA 23-25 24.-26. Sat-Sun Bansko BUL 24/26 25 TBC
February 20 30.-02. Thu-Sun Mammoth USA 31-02 30-01 01.-02. Sat-Sun TBD GER 01/02 PAR/PSTeam 06.-08. Thu-Sat Calgary CAN 06-08 07.-09 Fri-Sun Feldberg GER 07-08/09* SBX/BXT 14. Sat Moscow RUS 14 Night finals 14.-15. Fri-Sat Ban-K JPN 14-15 21.-23. Fri-Sun Solitude USA 21-22/23* *BXT TBC. 26.-29. Wed-Fri Vail USA 26-28 27-29 TBC 28.-01. Fri-Sun Beijing/ S.Garden CHN 29 28-01 *BXT TBC
March 20 07.-08. Sun-Tue Erzurum TUR 06-08 SBX 07.-08. Sat-Sun Blue Mountain CAN 07/08 PAR/PAR Team 11.-13. Wed-Fri Tignes FRA 11-13 13.-14. Fri-Sat Spindleruv CZE 13-14 13.-15. Fri-Sun Veysonnaz SUI 13-14/15* *BXT 14-15 Sat-Sun Scuol SUI 14.-15. Sat-Sun Winterberg GER 14/15 PSL/PSTeam 20.-21. Fri-Sat TBD ESP 20-21 18.-21. Wed-Sat Oslo NOR 18-20 19-21 25.-28. Wed-Sat Quebec CAN 25-27 26-28* Night final Locations 43 / Nations 20 / Competitions 128 17/17 17/17 08/08 09/09 10/10
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7.1.3 Drafts Season 2020/2021
Draft World Cup Calendars will be presented in Zurich
7.1.4 Drafts Season 2021/2022
Draft World Cup calendars will be presented in Spring 2019.
7.1.5 Statistics from last season
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7.1.6 Long-term Calendar Planning
7.2 World Championships
7.2.1 2019 FS SB World Championships Park City, USA
Programme FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships Park City (USA) 28th January - 10th February 2019
Here is the programme that was presented in Fall 2017. Different events and locations have been confirmed recently and a revised calendar will be presented at the meeting.
Date Freestyle Skiing Snowboard Thursday, 31st January Snowboard Cross Qualifications Friday, 1st February Ski Cross Qualifications Snowboard Cross Finals Saturday, 2nd February Big Air Qualifications-Finals* Ski Cross Finals Opening Ceremonies Sunday, 3rd February Snowboard Cross Team Monday, 4th February Parallel Giant Slalom Tuesday, 5th February Aerial Qualifications Big Air Qualifications – Finals Slopestyle Qualifications Parallel Slalom Wednesday, 6th February Aerial Finals Halfpipe Qualifications Slopestyle Finals Thursday, 7th February Halfpipe Qualifications Aerial Team* Friday, 8th February Mogul Qualifications-Finals Halfpipe Finals Saturday, 9th February Halfpipe Finals Slopestyle Qualifications Dual Moguls Finals Sunday, 10th February Slopestyle Finals Closing Ceremony
*Freestyle Ski Big Air and Team Aerials subject to decision of the FIS Congress 2018
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Proposed Appointment of Jury Members
Technical Delegate MO/AE Dave Sagan, CAN Technical Delegate Cross Hans-Peter Pilz, AUT Technical Delegate Cross Official Christoph Arndt, AUT Technical Delegate HP/BA Matevz Stanovnik, SLO Technical Delegate Slopestyle Josh Lyle, AUS Technical Delegate SB Alpine Andreas Görlich, GER
Head Judge MO/AE Tina Tanaka Sundekvist, JPN Scoring Judges Kirill Kruchok, BLR Helene House, CAN Petri Anttila, FIN Marion Kohly, FRA Anatoly Yakheev, RUS Giovanni Leoni, SUI Alexandra Foroglou, USA
Head Judge FS HP/SS/BA Ole-Kristian Stroem, NOR Scoring Judges Chiho Takano, JPN David Ortlieb, SUI Ian Meader, USA Charly Royer, FRA Phil Larose, CAN Adam Frisell, SWE SS only Steele Spence USA Guyaume St Cyr Lachance Urh Bulc, SLO
Head Judge SB HP/SS/BA Sandy Macdonald, CAN Scoring Judges Markus Betschart, SUI Ola Sundekvist, SWE Carter Smith, CAN Ryo Hashimoto, JPN Iztok Sumatic, SLO David Morris, USA Marcello Centurione, CAN Adam Begg, AUS Matt Jennings, USA
Referees John Jett, USA Ted Martin, USA Tim O’Brien, CAN
Equipment Control Chris Robinson, CAN Equipment Control TBD
Medical Supervisor Wouter van den Broecke, BEL
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Proposed - Key technical officials in World Championships Organising Committees
Chief of Competition Coord. Konrad Rotermund Deer Valley Resort Chief of Competition Aerials Wayne Hilterbrand Deer Valley Resort Chief of Course Aerials Brian Taracena Deer Valley Resort Chief of Competition Moguls Nat Schirman Deer Valley Resort Chief of Course Moguls Tony Gilpin Deer Valley Resort Moguls & Aerials TA Chris Seemann Deer Valley Resort Chief of Competition Big Air Chris Ingham Park City Resort Chief of Course Big Air To be confirmed Park City Resort Chief of Competition Parallel Karen Korfanta Park City Resort Chief of Course Parallel To be confirmed Park City Resort Chief of Competition Halfpipe Chris Ingham Park City Resort Chief of Course Halfpipe Charly Conde Park City Resort Chief of Competition Slopestyle Chris Ingham Park City Resort Chief of Course Slopestyle Jesse Thrasher Park City Resort Pipe, Slope & Big Air TA To be confirmed Park City Resort Chief of Competition Cross Nate Lee Solitude Chief of Course Cross To be confirmed Solitude Cross Technical Advisor Bill Van Gilder Chief of Competition Coordination Nick Alexakos 2019 WCS HQ Admin/Credential Services Christina Zarndt/ 2019 WSC HQ Team Entries Lyndsay Gang/ Sarah Welliver/ Dirk Beal 2019 WSC HQ Race Office Solitude Cath Jett Solitude Race Office Park City Laurie Stevens Park City Mountain Race Office Deer Valley Dirk Beal Deer Valley Resort Competition Director Eric Webster 2019 WCS HQ Chief of Press Tom Kelly 2019 WCS HQ Volunteer Coordinator Meg Horrocks 2019 WCS HQ Accreditation Lead Christina Zarndt 2019 WCS HQ
Calum Clark reported about the process. Presentation can be found here: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/A39mTGUGHMvOtMW
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7.2.2 2018 Junior World Championships 2018 New Zealand
The Snowboard Junior World Championships in 2018 will be held in New Zealand as well as the Freestyle Ski Junior World Championships for Ski Cross, Park & Pipe from 25.08.- 24.09.2018
Proposed Appointment of Jury Members:
Head Judge FS Park&Pipe David Ortlieb, SUI Scoring Judges Chiho Takao, JPN Victoria Beattie, AUS Luke Hetzel, USA Urh Bulc, SLO Lynodn Sheehan, NZL
Head Judge SB Park&Pipe Matt Jennings, USA Scoring Judges Ryo Hashimoto, JPN Adam Begg, AUS Julien Haricot, FRA Max Parmentier, CAN Juliane Bray, NZL Keith Stubbs, NZL Milo Multhaup, NZL
Technical Delegate Cross & Slopestyle Martijn Oostdijk, NED Technical Delegate Parallel Helmut Lexer, AUT Technical Delegate Halfpipe Josh Lyle, AUS
7.2.3 Junior World Championships 2019
We request that the National Associations consider their interest and propose dates, locations and events for these 2019 Junior World Championships.
There are interests from Slovenia and Czech as well as Italy with Valmalenco:
ITA: MO/AE CZE: Cross, Park and Pipe SLO: MO/AE/PAR
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7.2.4 2021 FS SB World Championships Beijing, CHN
A presentation was done by the organiser - Zhao. See here: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/A39mTGUGHMvOtMW
7.2.5 2023 Candidate
An official bid has been sent from the Ski Federation of Georgia to organise the WSC Freestyle Ski and Snowboard in Bakuriani.
A presentation was done by Patrick Lang and Levan Metreveli
Candidate Freestyle Ski - Snowboard FIS World Championships 2023: Bakuriani (Georgia)
Some of the most dominant peaks in Europe – geographically speaking – are positioned in the Caucasus Range located south of Russia and north of Georgia. Russia’s Mt. Elbrus, placed in the western part of that Range is peaking at 5,642 meters above sea level (approx. 18,500 feet). Some of the highest mountains in the nearby Republic of Georgia also culminate over 5,000 meters – such as Mt. Chkhra (5.193 m) or Mt. Kazbek (5.033 m) with most of the country is covered by mountains.
Snow sports started to develop there in the late 1920s, first in the resorts of Gudauri, located 90 minutes’ drive north of the capital Tbilisi and then in Bakuriani, sited two hours and a half west of Georgia’s main town, not far from Turkey’s boarders. More than ten years ago, Bakuriani was already involved in a major candidature as the nearby city of Borjomi (15,000 inhabitants) bided for the 2014 Winter Olympics finally awarded to Sochi.
This popular family ski resort of 4,000 permanent inhabitants, located at an altitude of 1,700 meters (5,577 feet), already has a great tradition in winter sports as it has been used for decades as an established training center by plenty of top-athletes from various Soviet Republics. They regularly met there to prepare major snow sports events in Alpine and Nordic Skiing including jumping and biathlon.
In recent years, Mountain Resort Development Company, the state company in charge of developing Georgian Ski Areas invested millions of Euro or Dollars rebuilding ski lifts in part of the resort which displays a capacity of nearly 30 km slopes reached with a dozen lifts, including a 8-seat-gondola. Many new hotels have been opened in recent years, many of them offering a high level of hospitality to their clients. A few more are been built now. There are approximately 15,000 beds available for the moment for tourists and Georgian families.
There are presently three distinctive areas dedicated to alpine skiing - Didveli, Kokhta and Mitarbi. The first one is the most appreciated as its slopes are not extremely challenging in contrary to the newly improved slopes at Kokhta-Mitarbi.
In order to possibly host the numerous competitions included within the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships program, (nearly 24 in total), the management of MRDC imagined developing a new part of Didveli which would also become a great place for a future ‘Snow Park’.
Four lifts would be added there to bring-up skiers to the planned Ski and Snowboard Cross slopes, the Half-Pipe run, as well as to the Moguls and Slopestyle venues. These new lifts – mostly larger chairlifts -would also help to connect later on the slopes of Didveli to the runs of Kokhta located a few kilometers away. Provisional Minutes for the meeting of the FIS SB-FS-FK Committee Costa Navarino, GRE 38
The spectacular Big Air or Aerials competitions would take place in a stunning location where many jumping events took place a few decades ago – a total of four jumping hills of various sizes have been used there for many years. It’s also a great place to host Opening and Closing Ceremonies, as well as Medal Awards and other celebrations.
Since its latest independence in 1991, Georgia went thru some troubled times and could not host many international snow sports competitions, yet its actual government is strongly committed to change this. Its Prime Minister, Mr. Kvirikachvili met a delegation of FIS Officials last June to confirm his strong support of Bakuriani’s bid. He strongly wishes to attract more young Georgians onto the slopes and promote the beautiful mountains to tourists during winter season. There are actually around 10,000 estimated skiers in Georgia.
In 2017 a total of 5 million foreign visitors traveled to Georgia – mostly in the summer though. During last winter, half a million tourists enjoyed skiing in one of the five main resorts located around the country- including in the regions of Adjara (Goderzi) and Svaneti (Maestia) situated in the west and the north west of Georgia. Many come from nearby countries as Ukraine or Russia, but also from the eastern part of Europe. Direct flights from Munich, Vienna or Prague only last three and half hours!
Last February, two Ski Cross competitions took successfully place on the Didveli slopes. Many volunteers helped the organizing committee and a dozen of Georgian sports reporters covered the event which was broadcasted live on national TV Silknet.
“People coming to Georgian mountains for the first time will be impressed by their beauty and the quality of our hospitality, we strongly wish to contribute enlarging the horizon of international snow sports in the future,” said PM Mr. Kvirikashvili to his guest from FIS.
Besides FIS Freestyle Experts who inspected three times the main Georgian resorts, Alpine Expert Peter Gerdol, in charge of Europa Cup and FIS Junior World Championships, also visited them once in order to verify the possibility for future FIS Alpine competitions in the country. He was happy to hear that some Freestyle slopes could also be used once for FIS races in the future.
After Meeting: The Council accepted the Candidature of Bakuriani to host the 2023 WSC Freestyle and Snowboard.
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7.3 Olympic Winter Games
7.3.1 2018 PyeongChang, KOR
A presentation was provided at the Congress. The staff has prepared some charts noting the medal distribution between the different events by country and region.
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7.3.2 2022 Beijing, CHN
George (Zhenguo ZHENG) the Alpine Sport Manager gave an overview about the preparation process.
FIS staff has been working with BOCOG, Genting Secret Garden and Ecosign to design the competition courses for Moguls, Aerials, Cross, Parallel, Halfpipe and Slopestyle. The Big Air competition will be held in Beijing.
An inspection will be held in mid June with the FIS staff, Chinese Ski Association, Genting Secret Garden and BOCOG to review the competition courses in consideration of the environmental conditions.
7.3.3 2026 Interests and Process
There are 7 NOC’s and cities interested:
The NOCs and cities are: Austrian Olympic Committee (Graz); Canadian Olympic Committee (Calgary);Italian Olympic Committee (Cortina d’Ampezzo/Milan/Turin);Japanese Olympic Committee (Sapporo);Swedish Olympic Committee (Stockholm) ;Swiss Olympic Association (Sion) and Turkish Olympic Committee (Erzurum).
The host city for the Olympic Winter Games 2026 will be selected by the IOC Session in September 2019.
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7.4 Youth Olympic Games
7.4.2 YOG 2020 Lausanne, SUI
Proposed Appointment of Jury Members:
Head Judge SB Park & Pipe Jacek Milas, POL Scoring Judges SB Park & Pipe Ivan Ivanov, BUL Aelxey Potapov, RUS Lasse Mila, NOR Gaz Vogan, GBR Andrea Currie Wyler, SUI Julien Haricot, FRA
Head Judges FS Park & Pipe Adam Frisell, SWE Scoring Judges FK Park & Pipe Arnaud Cottet, SUI Mathieu Soumet, FRA Tobias Gratz, AUT Vinzen Wörle, GER Lars Lomsdalen, NOR
Technical Delegate Cross Lukasz Ligocki, POL Technical Delegate Park & Pipe Memet Guney, TUR
Assistant TD Cross TBD Assistant TD Park & Pipe TBD Equipment Control TBD
Key Officials:
Chief of Competition Park & Pipe Romain Erard, SUI Chief of Competition Cross Dieter Waldspurger, SUI
The updated report from the Organiser to the FIS Council can be found here: https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/A39mTGUGHMvOtMW
The Qualification Criteria and Quotas can be found here: https://data.fis-ski.com/special/winter-youth-olympic-games-quotas-information.html
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7.5 Other Presentations
ITEM 8
Other Business
Timelines for Officials Applications and Nominations for Mayor Events
TD Head Judge Judges WSC 2019 Spring 2017 Spring 2017 Spring 2018 YOG 2020 Spring 2018 Spring 2018 Spring 2018 WSC 2021 Spring 2019 Spring 2019 Spring 2020 OWG 2022 Spring 2020 Spring 2020 Spring 2021 WSC 2023 Spring 2021 Spring 2021 Spring 2022
FIS Office will send out the availability forms to NSAs and Officials. This will occur according to the timetable above. Generally, the application needs to arrive in the FIS Office between 18 and 24 month before the respective competitions.
The difference in the timeframe is based upon the status of the officials and according the categories of Jury Members, Technical Officials and Judges. Jury members are selected first while the other Technical Officials and Judges are selected later.
All applications need the approval of the NSA in order to be considered or listed in the Comments to the agenda.
ITEM 9
Next Meetings
- Zurich (SUI) 25.-29.09.2018 - Cavtat-Dubrovnik (CRO) 26.05.-01.06.2019
More information will be soon available here: http://www.fis-ski.com/inside-fis/events-and-services/fis-meetings/
Meeting closed at 15:30
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No. 1
Nation: USA Item: Number of Aerial Manoeuvres Rule Number: 4206.2.2
Proposal: Creation Grabs category. Proposal: Adding rotational direction to straight rotation category.
Reason: Increase diversity of aerial manoeuvres performed in runs.
New wording of the Rule: 4206.2.2 Number of Aerials Manoeuvres All courses are two jump courses unless otherwise specified by the Jury. Every competitor must perform two different jumps in order to maximize points. Two different jumps can be defined as:
Loop allow only one jump in this category per run
Inverted flips allow only one jump in this category per run unless there is a different direction of initiation (front vs. back) or rotation added (straight over jump vs. full twisting)
Grabs Two jumps that would otherwise be treated as from the same category shall be permissible if one and not the other includes a grab
Off axis allow the same jump from same category if there is rotation different by 180 degrees. (same system as with straight rotations)
Straight rotation if two jumps are performed from this category they must differ by 180 degrees
Uprights must have a different number of moves (e.g. double spread, triple twister)
The recommended number of jumps manoeuvres shall not restrict the competitor to the stated amount, but represents the number of Aerials manoeuvres, that will receive evaluation. For example, if two Aerials manoeuvres are recommended by the Jury, a competitor who performs only one manoeuvre can only receive a maximum of 50% of the total possible Air score. Manoeuvres in excess of the recommended amount will be disregarded in order of lowest to highest scoring. For example, if two Aerials manoeuvres are recommended and a competitor performs three manoeuvres, the judges will disregard the lowest scoring manoeuvres.
AE/MO S/C supported
No.2
Nation: BLR Item: AERIALS Rule Number: 6000-6004.2
Proposal: Changings in the Judging process
Reason: Increase the importance of the main component of the jump - FORM
New wording of the Rule:
6001 Definition
Aerial competition shall consist of one, or multiple different acrobatic leaps from a prepared jump(s), stressing take-off, height and distance (referred to as "air"), proper style, execution and precision of movement (referred to as "form") and landing. Refer to ICR 3060.2.8, and 4009 concerning competition formats.
6002 Scoring
The competitor's acrobatic skiing will be judged on three basic components as follows:
6002.1 Air Height and Distance:
Consisting of 20% 10% of the score. 0.0 - 2.0 1.0
6002.2 Form:
Consisting of 50 %60% of the score. 0.0 – 5.0 6.0
6002.3 Landing:
Consisting of 30% of the score. 0.0 - 3.0
6003 Scoring Procedures
6003.1 5 7 Judge Format
Judges shall independently evaluate the competitor's performance based upon the Air and Form Criteria as stated in JH 6004.1, 6004.2 and the Landing Criteria in 6004.3. The high and low scores of each component will be discarded and the remaining three scores in each component will be added together.
6003.3.1 Total Score
7 Judges evaluate the jump. The system randomly does not take into account the scores of 2 Judges out of 7 (also if the competitor and the Judge represent one country, then the Judge's score are not automatically taken into account). The Then the total Judges’ Score is calculated by adding the three counting scores in each component. This total is then multiplied by the appropriate Degree of Difficulty (DD) factor to determine the total score for each jump. The total will be truncated to two decimal places.
In a two jump Phase, the competitor’s final score for both jumps is determined by adding together the total scores from each jump.
Example: Judges Scores Take Off & Air 2.0 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.9 1.7 1.8 5.2 Form 4.3 4.5 4.2 4.7 4.3 4.4 4.6 13.2 Landing 2.3 2.4 2.3 2.5 2.4 2.2 2.5 7.1
Total Score (Maximum 30 points x Degree of Difficulty)
Total Judges’ Score: = 25.5 Total Score: = 25.5 x DD
6004 Judging Criteria
6004.1 Air (20% of the Score) Min. = 0.0 / Max. = 2.0
Air shall be evaluated based upon the take-off, height and distance of the competitor's jump. Take-off involves an evaluation of how the jump is initiated. Height and distance are a product of speed into the jump and the force of the take-off. Take-off, height and distance shall also be evaluated in relation to the length and steepness of the landing hill. The competitor should not land too short (knoll) or too long (beyond the transition area of the landing hill).
Air consists of 20% of the score (maximum 2 points per judge) and will be broken down into two parts:
10% Technical Take-Off
10% Height and Distance
6004.1.1 Technical Take-Off Min. = 0.0 / Max. = 1.0
Technical take-off refers to the manner in which the competitor initiates the jump by extending the body at the right moment while leaving the kicker.
Take-off is judged from the moment the competitor enters the transition, until the feet leave the kicker.
6004.1.1.1 Good Take-Off 0.7 - 1.0
Just before the competitor leaves the kicker the body must be fully extended or may have a slight bend in the waist (boots at the end of the kicker). The slight bend in the waist is acceptable as long as the athlete straightens out their body within the first quarter of the flip. The actual position in the jump (tuck, twist, spread, etc.) should not begin before the feet have left the kicker.
6004.1.1.2 Non-optimal Take-Off 0.4 - 0.6
There are different types of mistake:
The competitor does not pop at the right moment (too early or too late), the form starts too early (twisting on the kicker), i.e. the arms are behind the body; shoulders are pushed backward too much; bent in the knees.
Points are deducted according to the number and severity of these mistakes.
6004.1.1.3 Bad Take-Off 0.0 - 0.3
Take-off is completely missed, causing an uncontrolled jump in most cases.
6004.1.2 Height and Distance Min. = 0.0 / Max = 1.0
Height and distance are a product of speed into the jump. and the force of the take-off. It shall be evaluated according to the trajectory through the air and the optimum landing point of the kicker (Refer to 6004.1.2.1).
6004.1. 2.1 Good Height and Distance 0.7 - 1.0 The trajectory through the air begins at an angle that is continuing the curve of the kicker.
i.e.: Small Jumps - about 55° Medium Jump - about 60° Large Jumps - about 71°
The optimum landing point should be the range from 2 m to 4 m, including 1 or 2 m plus or minus adjustments away from the knoll.
6004.1. 2.2 Non-optimal Height and Distance 0.4 - 0.6
The trajectory through the air is too high or too low. The landing is in the transition area from the knoll to the optimum landing point.
6004.1. 2.3 Bad Height and Distance 0.0 - 0.3
The jump is landed on the knoll or on the outrun.
We propose, if there is a technical possibility, the evaluation of this component entrusted to an automatic fixing system, it makes easier to evaluate the component of the jump.
6004.2 Form (50% 60% 50% of the Score) Min. = 0.0 / Max. = 5.0 6.05.0 Form consists of 50% 60%50% of the score (maximum 5 6 points per judge).
Form denotes the position of the body, skis, arms, hands, and/or poles while in the air. It is the manner in which the competitor executes each maneuver. Form shall be evaluated based upon competitor's precision of performance (i.e. Tightness of body, economy of motion), balance, mechanics, stability (or control) in the air, separation and the timing of the maneuver in relation to the apex of the jump. Form is judged from when the competitor’s ski tips start to leave the jump until the competitor touches the snow.
Form Break per flip
Min. Med. Maj. Single 0.1 – 1.5 1.6 – 3.0 3.1 – 6.0 Double 0.1 – 0.7 0.8 – 1.5 1.6 – 3.0 Triple 0.1 – 0.5 0.6 – 1.0 1.1 – 2.0
Dividing the component of the jump – FORM into zones (similar to the component of the jump – LANDING), in order not to allow large differences in the category: FORM – 6.0 max
Excellent jump Very good jump Good jump Average jump Bad jump Very bad jump 6.0 – 5.7 5.6 – 5.1 5.0 – 4.5 4.4 – 3.6 3.5 – 2.6 2.5 – 0.1
All judges will deduct 0.5 from their score for a violation of the balk rule ICR 3057.11.
Not Supported – referred to the AAG
No. 3
Nation: USA Item: WC Start Allocation Rule Number: FS WC14.8 & 14.8.1 FS CoC minimum MO events FS CoC 2.3
Proposal: Add Moguls to the: Additions to the Ski Cross, Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Big Air Quotas and for MO only, increase to 4 the minimum CoC competitions for a WCup spot Reason: Align with other FIS Freestyle disciplines. New wording of the Rule:
14.8 Additions to the Ski Cross, Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Big Air, Moguls and Aerials Quotas: 14.8.1 Continental Cup Winner From each Continental Cup Standings, the highest ranked competitor (per gender and within their event) from the host Continent will be provided an additional personal quota spot that can be entered into the FIS World Cup. These competitors will be the previous season winners (northern hemisphere) and the current season leader (southern hemisphere) according to the respective Continental Cup Ski Cross, Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Big Air, Moguls and Aerials standings
AE/MO S/C supported No. 4
Nation: FRANCE Agenda Item: 5 Rule Number: Mogul Air Degree of Difficulty Chart
Proposal: Add a DD for 1440 rotation in moguls – for up righ rotations and off axis rotations. Mogul Air Degree of Difficulty Chart
1. Basic Degree of Difficulty Jump Code DD. MEN DD. Ladies Single 0.40 0.50 Double 0.54 0.64 Triple 0.67 0.77 Quad 0.77 0.87 Quint 0.83 0.93 Twister T -0.02 -0.02 Spread S 0.01 0.01 Daffy D 0.01 0.01 Iron Cross X 0.01 0.01 Back Scratcher Y 0.01 0.01 Mule Kick M 0.01 0.01 Kosak K 0.01 0.01 Zudnick Z 0.00 0.00 Position p 0.03 0.03 Grab (G) G 0.10 0.10 Grab (g) g 0.05 0.05 SW takeoff or landing w 0.06 0.06 SW takeoff and landing ww 0.12 0.12 180 1 0.54 0.64 360 3 0.70 0.80 540 5 0.80 0.90 720 7 0.85 1.00 900 9 0.97 1.07 1080 10 1.02 1.12 1440 14 1.19 1.29 Off Axis 180 1o 0.51 0.61 Off Axis 360 3o 0.71 0.81 Off Axis 540 5o 0.77 0.87 Off Axis 720 7o 0.83 0.98 Off Axis 900 9o 0.94 1.04 Off Axis 1080 10o 0.99 1.09 Off Axis 1440 14o 1.15 1.25 Off Axis group A A 0.00 0.00 Off Axis group B/C B/C 0.10 0.10 Back Ground / Reason: Some Athletes improved and are able to make this kind of jump but no DD is on the DD chart today. FOR MEN : From 720 ( DD=0.85) to 1080 (DD=1.02) the step is already +0.17 so we keep the same step from 1080 to 1440. From Off Axis 720 ( DD=0.83) to Off Axis 1080 (DD=0.99) the step is already +0.16 so we keep also the same step from 10o to 14o. FOR WOMEN : We keep the “rule” +0.10 comparing to MEN DDs Supported by S/C AE/MO
No. 5
Nation: USA Item: Open Mogul Format Rule Number: New
Proposal: To add a format option to moguls
Reason: The 2 run best of final format will allow athletes to progress the sport.
New wording of the Rule: Mogul Format ICR
3060.2.6 Moguls In the Moguls competition, all competitors will take at least one run. The qualified ladies and men, as specified in rule 3043.8 shall move to the Finals. There can be more than one round in the qualification (Q) and final (F) phases. Based upon the results of the qualification round (Q1), a set number of competitors will be directly seeded into the final. An optional, 2nd qualification round (Q2), based upon the ranking of the competitors remaining from Q1 will take part in Q2. In Q2 an equal number of competitors from the Q1 will be seeded into the final. The ranking after Q2 is based upon the better score from Q1 or Q2. In the final phase, there can be two or three rounds depending on the level of competition. The top seeded competitors from the qualification phase will compete in the first round of the final (F1). A limited number of the highest ranked competitors from that round will proceed to the second round (F2). If a third final round is scheduled, the highest ranked competitors from F2 will compete in that round, otherwise, F2 becomes the final round. The numbers that are to compete in the various rounds at different levels of competition are defined by the following table. 64 Q1 Q2 F1 F2 WC Ladies N 20 12-16 6 Men N 20 12-16 6 Q1 Q2 F1 F2 WSC Ladies N N-9 18 6 Men N N-9 18 6 Q1 Q2 F1 F2 F3 OWG Ladies N N-10 20 12 6 Men N N-10 20 12 6
3060.2.6.1 Open Mogul Format shall consist of Qualifications and Finals. The Jury can determine the format, based on the number of competitors in the qualification by gender and time schedule. This decision must be made before and announced at the first Team Captains’ Meeting. Qualification phases shall consist of one run; Finals shall consist of qualified competitors.
3060.2.6.2 Open Mogul Finals consists of two (2) runs. The start order for the final run shall be the reverse of the ranking from the qualification. Men/Ladies 45 or less a 10 men/ladies final 46-60 a 12 men/ladies final 61+ a 16 men/ladies final with best score of 2 runs
3060.2.7 Dual Moguls Dual Moguls is either a series of one-run duals or a Single Qualification and with a Dual Final. In the Final, the winner of each phase advances to the next phase. Ultimately, the last two remaining will ski against each other for first place.
AE/MO S/C authorizes a test event at CoC level
No. 6
Nation: MO/AE JWG Item: Tie Breaking Aerials Rule Number: 6004.3.2
Proposal: Propose a new number for Tie Breaking Aerials in Judging Handbook to refer to ICR
Reason: The written Tie breaking rules are required especially for the lower than World Cup level of the events.
New wording of the Rule:
6004.3.2 Tie Breaking Aerials Refer to ICR 4004.2 supported AE/MO S/C for approval at the SBFSFK Committee only
No. 7
Nation: MO/AE JWG Item: reference Rule Number: 6204.3
Proposal: Delete the reference which is not existed.
Reason: The reference item has been deleted.
New wording of the Rule:
6204.3 Air (20% of the Score) Min. = 0.0 / Max. = 10.0 (per jump) The scoring of air is broken into two parts, Form and Difficulty. The maneuver will be evaluated for form out of 10.0 with a degree of difficulty multiplier, based on the maneuver(s) performed Refer to 6204.4.5. supported AE/MO S/C for approval at the SBFSFK Committee only
No. 8
Nation: MO/AE JWG Item: Tie Breaking Mogul Rule Number: 6204.5
Proposal: Propose to add a new number for Tie Breaking Mogul in Judging Handbook to refer to ICR
Reason: The written Tie breaking rules are required especially for the lower than World Cup level of the events.
New wording of the Rule:
6204.5 Tie Breaking Mogul Refer to ICR 4205
supported AE/MO S/C for approval at the SBFSFK Committee only
No. 9
Nation: MO/AE JWG Item: Order of 5 Judges Format Rule Number: 6304.1.1
Proposal: Coordinate the order of the judge work with 6304.1
Reason: To adjust the order.
New wording of the Rule:
6304.1 Dual Moguls The judging criteria used in the dual mogul elimination format shall be the same as set forth in Rule JH 6204.1 "Turns" and Rule JH 6204.3 "Air". Speed is a comparison of relative time as per rule JH 6304.43.
6304.1.1 Judges Format A panel of five (5) judges shall administer scores based upon specific duties for each judge as follows: TURNS - Two (2) Jugges AIR - One (1) Judge SPEED - One (1) Judges TURNS - Two (2) Judges OVERALL PERFORMANCE - One (1) Judge
J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 Turns Turns AirSpeed Speed Air Overall
Speed is a comparison of relative time as per rule JH 6304.43 supported AE/MO S/C for approval at the SBFSFK Committee only
No. 10
Nation: MO/AE JWG Item: Order of 7 Judges Format Rule Number: 6304.1.2
Proposal: Coordinate the order of the judge work
Reason: To adjust the order
New wording of the Rule:
6304.1.2 7 Judge Format A panel of seven (7) judges shall administer scores based upon specific duties for each judge as follows: TURNS - Four (4) Judges AIR - Two (2) Judges SPEED (Turns tie break) - One (1) Judge TURNS - Four (4) Judges
J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 Turns Turns Turns Turns Air Air Speed* * Speed is a comparison of relative time as per rule 6304.43. The Turns score delivered by the Speed Judge shall be used only for the purpose of tie breaking within the provisions of Tie-Breaking 7 Judges Dual Mogul Format.
supported AE/MO S/C for approval at the SBFSFK Committee only
No. 11
Nation: MO/AE JWG Item: Tie Breaking Dual Mogul Rule Number: 6305.2.1 “old” 6304.3 new
Proposal: : Propose to add a new number for Tie Breaking Dual Mogul in Judging Handbook to refer to ICR
Reason: The written Tie breaking rules are required especially for the lower than World Cup level of the events.
New wording of the Rule:
6305.2.16304.3 Tie Breaking Dual Moguls
Tie Breaking 5 Judge Format All ties can be broken in the 5 Judges Dual Mogul Format. If there is a tie in Speed, then each competitor results 3 vote as per 6304.2.1 and the Overall Judge has 4 votes resulting in 1925 votes possible. If there is a tie in Air (neither competitor jumps), the Overall Judge has 4 votes resulting in 19 votes possible. If there is a tie for both speed and air, the Overall Judge has 3 votes resulting in 1319 votes possible.
Tie Breaking 7 Judge Format Should a tie occur, the competitor with the greater number of votes from the Turns judges shall be ranked higher; if still tied, the competitor with greater number of Turns judges in favor shall be ranked higher. If still tied, the Turns Tie Break Judge (J7/Speed) shall determine the result by giving a Turn score.
Refer to ICR 4304.2, 4304.3
supported AE/MO S/C for approval at the SBFSFK Committee only
No. 12
Nation: MO/AE JWG Item: DM Differential for Speed Rule Number: 6304.4
Proposal: Propose to add a new number for Time Differential for Speed in Judging Handbook.
Reason: This guideline has been under 6305.2.1 without its number.
New wording of the Rule:
6304.4 Time Differential for Speed After the time difference between the competitors has been calculated. Judging Points will be awarded as follows: . Both competitors are within 0.74 seconds = 3/2 . The time difference is between 0.75 and 1.49 seconds = 4/1 . The time difference is equal to or greater than 1.5 seconds = 5/0 supported AE/MO S/C for approval at the SBFSFK Committee only
No. 13
Nation: MO/AE JWG Item: Wording adjustment Rule Number: 6305.2.1
Proposal: Changing the word, Spontaneity to Fluidity.
Reason: We changed the word 2 years ago.
New wording of the Rule:
. Jumps evaluation Air Judges evaluate jumps based on the scoring criteria from single moguls (Quality, Air and SpontaneityFluidity), as well as difficulty and variety. Competitors may repeat jumps but judges will consider variety in comparing the two competitors. Variety reflects a different number of maneuvers and different types of maneuvers. A competitor who repeats (identically) the same manoeuvre during a run will receive a deduction of two (2) votes per Air Judge; A competitor who performs two different manoeuvres from the same scoring Category will receive a deduction of one (1) vote per Air Judge. Scoring category as defined in 6204.3.8 – single moguls repeat rule.
supported AE/MO S/C for approval at the SBFSFK Committee only
No.14
Nation: MO/AE JWG Item: wording Rule Number: 3057.11
Proposal: Change Form to Overall
Reason: There are no Form judge but Overall judge for Aerials
New wording of the Rule:
3057.11 In the Aerials competition, a competitor may, after starting down the inrun, stop and refuse to jump. However, a competitor may only re-start 1 (one) time in each phase. Each Form Judge shall deduct 0.5 points from the score achieved for that jump. If the competitor refuses more than once, a DNS will be issued to the competitor for that jump only. A competitor awarded a re-start for this reason shall be re-inserted in the start order after the following three competitors in this phase (first or second jump). Should fewer than three competitors remain to jump in this phase, the re- starting competitor shall be inserted at the end of the list.
supported AE/MO S/C for approval at the SBFSFK Committee only
No. 15
Nation: USA Item: ICR - WC - CoC Rule Number: NEW
See xls Proposal: Adjust the Degree of Difficulty of Jumps
Reason: Align Degree of Difficulty with the physical, development demands of performing the tricks
New wording of the Rule: Old DD. New DD Old DD. New DD Strait Rotation Jumps CODE MEN Ladies 360 3 0.70 0.65 0.80 0.75 360p 3p 0.73 0.83 360g 3g 0.75 0.85 360G 3G 0.83 0.95 720 7 0.85 1.00 720p 7p 0.88 1.03 720g 7g 0.90 1.05 720G 7G 0.98 1.15 DD. Inverted Jumps CODE DD. MEN Ladies Back / Tuck / Pike b /bP 0.70 0.80 Back Lay bL 0.72 0.82 Back + position bPp 0.73 0.83 Back flip + grab bPg 0.75 0.85 Back flip + Grab bPG 0.83 0.78 0.95 0.88 Back Full bF 0.83 0.88 0.98 1.03 Back Double Full bdF 0.99 1.02 1.09 1.12 Back Triple Full btF 1.11 1.19 1.21 1.29 Front flip / tuck or pike 0.74 0.84 fT 0.73 0.83 position Front flip + position fPp 0.76 0.86 Front flip + grab fPg 0.78 0.88 Front flip + Grab fPG 0.86 0.78 0.98 0.88 DD. Loop Jumps CODE DD. MEN Ladies Loop l 0.73 0.71 0.83 0.81 Loop + position Lp 0.76 0.73 0.86 0.83 Loop + grab lg 0.78 0.76 0.88 0.86 Loop + Grab lG 0.86 0.78 0.98 0.88
New DD DD. New DD Off Axis Jumps CODE DD. MEN Ladies Cork3 3oB 0.81 0.91 Cork3 grab 3ogB 0.86 0.96 Cork3 Grab 3oGB 0.94 1.06
Cork7/Dspin7/Loop7 7oA 0.83 0.98 Cork7/Dspin7/Loop7 + 7opA 0.86 1.01 position Cork7/Dspin7/Loop7 + grab 7ogA 0.88 1.03 Cork7/Dspin7/Loop7 + Grab 7oGA 0.96 1.13 Rodeo7/Misty7/Flatspin7 7oB 0.93 1.08 Rodeo7/Misty7/Flatspin7 + 7opB 0.96 1.11 position Rodeo7/Misty7/Flatspin7 + 7ogB 0.98 1.13 grab Rodeo7/Misty7/Flatspin7 + 7oGB 1.06 1.23 Grab
Cork10/Dspin10 10oA 0.99 1.09 Cork10/Dspin10 + g 10ogA 1.04 1.14 Cork10/Dspin10 + G 10oGA 1.12 1.24 Rodeo10/Misty10/Flatspin10 10oB 1.09 1.19 Rodeo10/Misty10/Flatspin10 10ogB 1.14 1.24 + grab Rodeo10/Misty10/Flatspin10 10oGB 1.22 1.34 + Grab 1.15 1.25 Cork 14/Dspin 14 14oA
1.18 1.28 Cork 14/Dspin 14 + P 14opA
Lower Good Higher
NEW AIR DD Jump New JUMP CODE DD. MEN DD. Ladies New DD DD Single 0.4 0.5 Double 0.54 0.64 Triple 0.67 0.77 Quad 0.77 0.87 Quint 0.83 0.93 Twister T -0.02 -0.02 Spread S -0.012 -0.02 0.01-0.02 -0.02 Daffy D 0.01 0.01 Iron Cross X 0.01 0.01 Back Scratcher Y 0.01 0.01 Mule Kick M 0.01 0.01 Kosak K 0.01 0.01 Zudnick Z 0.00 0 Position* P 0.03 0.03 Grab (G) G 0.13 0.15 SW Takeoff or W 0.06 0.06 landing SW take off and WW 0.12 0.12 landing 180 1 0.54 0.64 360 3 0.65 0.75 540 5 0.80 0.9 720 7 0.85 1 900 9 0.97 1.07 1080 10 1.02 1.12 Off Axis 180 1o 0.51 0.61 Off axis 360 3o 0.71 0.81 Off Axis 540 5o 0.77 0.87 Off Axis 720 7o 0.83 0.98 Off Axis 900 9o 0.94 1.04 Off Axis 1080 10o 0.99 1.09 Off Axis group A A 0 0 Off Axis group 0.1 0.1 B/C B/C Back Flip / Back 0.7 0.8 Pike / Back b / bP / bT Tuck Back Lay bL 0.72 0.82 Back Full bF 0.88 1.03 Back Double 0.99 1.09 bdF Full Back Triple Full btF 1.11 1.21 Front Flip / 0.73 0.83 Front Tuck / f / fT / fP Front Pike Front Full fF 0.86 1.01 Front Double full ftF 1.02 1.12 Front Triple Full fdF 1.14 1.24 Loop l 0.7 0.8 Loop Full lF 0.86 0.96 Loop + Grab 0.99 1.11 lGF Full Loop + grab Full lof 0.91 1.01 Loop + position 0.89 0.99 lpF Full
Supported by S/C
No. 16
Nation: USA Item: ICR Rule Number: New
Proposal: Open Mogul Format Judging
Reason: Simplify judging systems that create a mogul scoring system that scores the overall run. In the Open Mogul Format - judges award 1-100 Points based on overall impression the judges scores are then averaged together to come up with a final score. Snowboard and Freeski use ‘overall impression’ judging system and have enjoyed greater diversity in performance, greater innovation and evolution of sport. This system will not use deductions, DD or jump catagories. All judges scores will count. No breakout for air, turn, speed, Time is announced to judges but not given a ‘value’ Under the current system, judges are not evaluating the whole run. The concept of ‘base score’ is flawed. Where is the ‘base score’ actually performed?
New wording of the Rule:
Open Mogul Format Judging
Number of Judges
Three (3) – Seven (7) Judges plus the non scoring Head Judge shall independently evaluate the competitors preformence based upon the judges criteria. If there are 7 scoring judges, the high and low shall be discarded and the remaining scores will be counted..If there are 3 – 5 scoring judges, all scores will count. The total of the scores from each judging panel will be average for final competitor ́s score.
In the case where judging stands have limited visability, judging can be done by TV production with judges placed in a judges stand with a minimum of two large TV screens.
Judging Catagories
Overall Impression (3 – 5 Judges counting scores)
All judges will score the run by evaluating the run from start to finish with an overall precision. The judges evaluate the precise nature of the run in relation to jumps attempted, both individually and as a sequence. The overall composition of the run is very important as the judges evaluate the sequences of tricks, the amount of risk in the routine, and how well the skier uses the course. The judges take falls, mistakes and stops into consideration and can deduct up to 20 % of the points of the run/judge for each fall/stop. (See deduction scale)
Judges must have a good trick knowledge. Without understanding the trick, it it will be very hard to finalize a result.
As an overall impression judge you must consider: (These are not in any particular order)
Amplitude:
For mogul amplitude it is not just going “BIG” on the jumps but landing the tricks on the jumps at the decided “sweet spot”. To have too much or too little amplitude on jumps is dangerous and must also be considered by the judges. Showing good amplitude on jumps by “popping” of the jump and having a good trajectory in the air, not too flat or to low.
Greater amplitude increases the risk of the trick.
Difficulty:
There is more than just the number of rotations that affects the Judges consider: difficulty.
- direction and number of rotations - Take offs “pop” - Grabs - landing postion - Switch take offs or landings - Hard combinations and the sequence of tricks - Different rotation axis (Longitudinal/Lateral Axis, Vertical Axis)
Preforming grabs can change the difficulty of the trick. Boning or tweaking can increase the difficulty and also where you grab on the skis and what hand or number of grabs during the trick.
Execution:
Control should be maintained during the whole run, from start to finish. The skiing should be done with good stability and fluidity. Each individual trick should be performed with full control. When an athlete decides to perform a trick, he/she should reach the position chosen and show that this is the position he/she wants. In rotations flips and different hybrids, the rotation should be done in one manoeuvre and control should be held, demonstrated in one unique movement with an equal rotational rhythm from beginning to the end. “The trick should look easy”.
If the intention of a grab is done, the grab should be made on the skis and not anywhere else. (boot grab, Binding grabs etc...) Preformed grab/grabs are very important in all kinds of manoeuvres and a missed or weak grab will influence the judges score radical.
Variety:
When the athlete preforms the run, variety must be a key factor. Mixing different tricks into a good run. Spinning different ways, Left/Right, Longitudinal/Lateral Axis, Take offs and landings should be executed well. Grabbing the skis with different grabs on different spins and flips increases variety. Progression:
We have progression in our judge’s criteria, as we want to see athletes push the sport forward. Try making tricks that nobody else is doing.
Combinations/Flow:
Combination has a close overlap with Variety, to have good hard trick combinations between the two different jumps in the mogul course. The composition of the tricks must fit and use the course in a proper manner.
Consideration
For a judge to “know” how hard tricks are, judges need to have a communication with athletes and coaches to see their opinion. Difficulty is very individual and athletes, judges and coaches may disagree with each other when discussing difficulty scales. This item should be discussed with coaches at official coaches meetings prior to the competitions during the season. But judges must have a clear opinion when working on a competition what is easy and what is hard.
Preforming grabs can also change the difficulty degree of the trick. Boning or tweaking can increase the difficulty and also where you grab on the ski and what hand.
Deduction ranges
Minor mistake as: instable body during landings, possible small handtouch, using hands for stability and other instabilities. 1–5 points
Medium mistakes as: reverts light touch downs, heavy hand touches, body contact with snow. 6 – 15
Major mistakes as hard touch downs, falls, complete falls. 16 – 20
The deduction by the Judges is taken from the score that would have been given with a correct completed run.
For example a competitor, considered to be not under control could be awarded 45 points by a Judge for the run and receive a 20 point deduction for a major landing fault, thus giving the competitor a score of 25.
General Criteria
Discussions by the Judges concerning competitor scores should be minimal in nature unless initiated by the Head Judge.
No competitor, team representative or spectator may approach the judge’s stand or speak with the Judges during the entire competition.
Any protest or problem arising from the judging will be dealt with by the Head Judge and the competition Jury. Open Mogul Scoring System Point System
Each judge must use a 100 point system e.g. 2, 6, 87, 93 etc.
Each Judge can give a maximum of 100 points for each competitor. The scores of the Judges will be averaged for each competitor run, truncated after the second decimal and XX,XX out of 100 will be displayed as the total score for that particular run.
WITHDRAWN
No. 17
Nation: USA Item: AERIAL SCORING ON A 100-POINT SCALE Judges Handbook
Rule Number: 6003.3.1. Total Score
Proposal:
Without any changes to our judging criteria using a multiplier in the scoring software program we can provide scores to the audience on a 100-point scale. For instance, we would take the hardest possible trick being done in competition in any year and make it worth 100. Example: We’ll use double full – double full – double full (bdFdFdF) as an example. Because this trick hasn’t yet been done on snow and quad somersaults are not currently allowed in competition, it makes sense to use this maneuver and it’s D.D. to set our standard.
If we set our standard with bdFdFdF D.D. = 5.375. Perfect Score would equal 30 x 5.375 =161.25 Performing that trick perfectly would be the only way that you could receive a 100. The scoring software would take the current score an use a multiplier to calculate a new score on a 100- point scale.
For example, perfect bdFdFdF 161.25 x .62015503875969 = 100 points This is our magic number, the multiplier is .62015503875969 Perfect bFdFF (132.75 x .62015503875969) = 82.33 Perfect bFFF (121.50 x .62015503875969) = 75.35
Everything stays the same as it is now, we would still distribute results in the same fashion as we do now, but next to your score you would see an additional score. That score would only need to be used by the announcer and television. Scores would appear to be a bit tighter because the values are out of 100, but it wouldn’t change anything about the integrity of our current system.
Reason:
It makes sense to align Aerial Skiing with other Freestyle disciplines by scoring our jumps on a 100-point scale. The audience will understand the scores much easier if the scoring system used across all Freestyle disciplines was consistent.
New wording of the Rule:
6003.3.1 Total Score The total Judges’ Score is calculated by adding the three counting scores in each component. This total is then multiplied by the appropriate Degree of Difficulty (DD) factor to determine the total score for each jump. The total will be truncated to two decimal places. In a two jump Phase, the competitor’s final score for both jumps is determined by adding together the total scores from each jump. Example: Judges Scores Take Off & Air 1.6 1.7 1.9 1.7 1.8 5.2 Form 4.5 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.6 13.2 Landing 2.4 2.3 2.4 2.2 2.5 7.1
Total Score (Maximum 30 points x Degree of Difficulty) Total Judges’ Score: =25.5 Total Score: = 25.5 x DD x Multiplier (.62015503875969) Both totals before and after the multiplier is used will be included on Official Results
Prepared by: Todd Ossian NSA: US Ski & Snowboard
Mr Fitzgerald will prepare a document of each WCup of the coming season showing the current and new proposed system for evaluation next spring
No 18
Nation: AAG Item: Triple DD Bonus Women Rule Number: 6000.00
Proposal: To increase the existing DD for ladies aerials triple jumps (multiplication factor of 1.06) For example, the DD for all LTT (lay tuck tuck) is currently at 3.20 (96.00 points is highest score), but with the coefficient, the final score would be 101.76.
Example : Jump DD Existing New FF 3.150 94.5 94.5 dFF 3.525 105.75 105.75 LTT 3.200 96.0 101.76 LTF 3.500 105.0 111.30
Reason: In order to increase and promote more women performing triples (risk and reward).
The DD difference in between a double jump FF (full-full) and LTT (lay-tuck-tuck) is very little. If the DD is adjusted it would help to promote the ladies doing Triple jump. Now everyone id FF, while the same or similar DD for LTT, discourages triples from being tried.
New wording of the Rule: In the ladies competition, triples then get multiplied by 1.06
Supported by AE/MO S/C
No 19
Nation: FIS Item: Aerial Countdown System Rule Number: 3043.4.2.4
Proposal: to increase the yellow phase of the countdown clock to 10 seconds from 5 seconds.
Reason: In consideration of the environmental conditions, the strategic knowledge and communication between the athlete and coach, it would be advisable to provide some more time to ensure that the situation occurs under less time constraints. Presently, there are a total of 15 seconds to start down the in run and 5 seconds or one third of that time is in a so-called yellow phase.
Based upon the recent observations at the World Cups and the Olympics and given that there can be interesting environmental conditions, more time to consider what needs to be done ought to be allowed to ensure that transfer of information between the athlete and the coach occurs without significant time pressures (within 5 seconds).
Coaches can perhaps better review the specific environmental conditions and communicate such adjustments up or down the inrun which sometimes results in successful take-off speeds.
An auditory tone is also added into the countdown system. A tone / beep has been used in the past but it was not noted in the rules. Those preparing the countdown clock systems need to have more precise information in order to correctly build the units.
New wording of the Rule:
3043.4.2.4 Start Permission and “Three Phase Start” Start permission and starting time control at OWG, WSC and WC, competitions will be determined by means of a three-colored (red-yellow- green) signal, tone and a digital display which are connected and run by an adjustable program. During the red phase (start preparation), the clock does not run and is set at 2015 seconds. During next yellow phase, (105 seconds) the clock starts, with a tone and to runs down from 2015 seconds and then switches after 10 seconds, with tone to the green phase. There will be a tone for each second for the last 5 seconds. The starting time will be finished after 2015 seconds and the display then shows ‘0’. At ‘0’, the light automatically changes back to red and the starting procedure for the next competitor begins.
AE/MO S/C supported
No. 20
Nation: FIS Item: Moguls ICR Rule Number: 3060.2.6
Proposal: Revised the Mogul Final for Major Competitions OWG
Reason: Competitions are basically designed to be a series of elimination rounds that remove competitors of lower performance from being allowed to compete again. At the end of the competition, the best skiers or the skiers that proceeded successfully through the rounds compete in one last showdown round in the final.
The format for moguls was adjusted after the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, where there was one final round that determined the Olympic champions. Given a review of the other events such as cross, where groups of skiers are eliminated after each round and in the end you end up with the best skiers that compete against each other to determine the podium.
After each phase in moguls, there was a decision to reduce the field by a set number. The total number of runs in the final also increased which allowed for more broadcasting time to be secured and a telling of a better story.
This revised proposal continues with a 3 round final phase, but increases the number of competitors in the last round and allows for a 2nd chance for competitors to move into the final round.
It is proposed that instead of a final showdown run in F3 that the best performances in F1 or F2 are added together in F3 to get a total result.
The competitor that wins or the competitors that are on the podium have continually had the highest performances during all the competition phases. The winner has been able to reproduce their performance on a consistent basis over the different phase of the competition.
The final result is determined in the final phase of the competition which brings a very high level of dynamic tension and a memorable sporting outcome.
New wording of the Rule:
3060.2.6 Moguls Qualification Phase In the Moguls competition, all competitors will take at least one run. The qualified ladies and men, as specified in rule 3043.8 shall move to the Finals. There can be more than one round in the qualification (Q) and final (F) phases. Based upon the results of the qualification round (Q1), a set number of competitors will be directly seeded into the final. An optional, 2nd qualification round (Q2) can be held based upon the ranking of the competitors remaining from Q1 will take part in Q2. In Q2 an equal number of competitors from the Q1 will be seeded into the final. The ranking after Q2 is based upon the better score from Q1 or Q2. Final Phase In the final phase, there can be two or three rounds depending on the level of competition. The top seeded competitors from the qualification phase will compete in the first round of the final (F1). A limited number of the highest ranked competitors from F1that round will proceed directly into F3. The remaining competitions will compete in the second round (F2). For those that compete F2, the better score from F1 or F2 will be used to seed a limited number of competitors into F3. In F3, there will be one round. The scores from F3 will be added to the highest score from the previous round(s), the second round (F2). If a third final round is scheduled, the highest ranked competitors from F2 will compete in that round, In the case of the World Cup, otherwise, F2 becomes the final round. The numbers that are to compete in the various rounds at different levels of competition are defined by the following table.
Q1 Q2 F1 F2 WC Ladies N 20 12-16 6 Men N 20 12-16 6
Q1 Q2 F1 F2 WSC Ladies N N-9 18 6 Men N N-9 18 6
Q1 Q2 F1 F2 F3 OWG Ladies N N-10 20* 162* 86 Men N N-10 20* 162* 86
* the top 4 ranked competitors from F1 and F2 are seeded to F3
TABLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSIONS AT A LATER MEETING
No 21
Nation: FIS Item: Aerials ICR OWG Rule Number: 3060.2.8.2
Proposal: Revised the Aerial Final for Major Competitions OWG
Reason: After the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, it was decided to modify the formats in aerials, to allow a two jump qualification with a certain number of competitors being seeded into the final from the 1st round, while the remaining competitors got a second opportunity.
In 2010, one of the top skiers had a binding malfunction and was eliminated out of the competition because it was the addition of the 2 jumps which got them into the final. With this revised format this increased the chance that the top skiers could have a 2nd chance if they incurred some sort of issue with their performance or their equipment.
It was also considered that, the final would have 3 phases and certain numbers of athletes would be eliminated after each phase. Three jumpers were eliminated in the first phase and another 3 jumpers were eliminated in the second phase; then 6 jumpers in the final. The last jump counted and all jumps must be different.
This became very strategic and added a lot of interest and excitement to the final. However there was recent remarks that perhaps the best jumps could have occurred in earlier rounds, and then the competitors would perform a lower quality jump(s) in the next round(s).
The influence of the environment on the competitors’ performance can be dramatic with changing weather conditions; some have good conditions while others may have more variable conditions. Perhaps chance or luck of when one starts can impact the fairness of the performance and final result.
This proposal, takes the qualification concept first developed after 2010, that the better of both jumps needs to be considered to qualify athletes for the final.
The format that is presently in place, creates a very dynamic tension with the last 6 competitors, however others have suggested that those last 6 competitors might not be the ones that are performed the best jumps in the previous rounds.
This proposal uses the same concept for the final, that is after the first round (F1), 3 skiers are seeded into the final. The remaining 9 skiers, would take a second jump and their best jump of both F1 and F2 would seed 3 more skiers in the final (F3). You don’t get a third chance to try to make it into the final. Therefore, in the final, we ought to have all of the best performers that have either made it through the 1st round or will redeem themselves by their performance in the 2nd round.
In F3, or the last round, the 6 competitors would take one more jump; the results from the best jump from F1 / F2 would be added together with the results from F3.
The revised format can still provide achieve this very dramatic tension in the competition by having previous best jump added to the last jump. This both shows consistent performance and high technical skill.
In the present format, we have seen particularly in the ladies event, that the DD of the jumps of some of competitors are low, since the most difficult jumps were used up in the previous rounds.
It is always better, to have the best performances occur in the last or final phase of the competition versus having something occur earlier in the competition. The so-called ‘victory lap’ would be avoided with this system and the best skiers must continually bring forward high performances in order to stand on the podium.
New wording of the Rule:
3060.2.8.2 Standard Format In the Standard format, a decreasing number of competitors will proceed into the next rounds and phases. If the second phase cannot be completed then the results from the first phase will be valid. There can be more than one round in the Qualification (Q) and Final (F) phases. In each round there will be one jump. Qualification Phase If only one Qualification round is to be run, all the competitors in the Final shall be determined from the results of that Qualification round. If a second Qualification round (Q2) is to be run, half the field for the Final shall be filled from the highest ranked in the first round (Q1); then a second Qualification round (Q2) shall be run. The ranking after Q2 is based upon the better score from Q1 or Q2. Final Phase In the Final phase, there can be two or three rounds depending on the level of the competition. The top seeded ranked competitors from the Qualification phase will compete in the Finals phase first two rounds of the Final (F1 / F2). If two rounds (F1/F2) are held, a limited number of the highest ranked competitors in F1 will compete in F2 to determine the final result..
If three rounds (F1/F2/F3) are held, aA limited number of the highest ranked competitors from F1 and F2thoseat rounds will proceed to F3. In this case, the third second round (F32). For those that compete in previous round(s), Ttthe better score from F1 or F2 will be used to seed a limited number of competitors into F3, which will determine the final result. If a third Final round is scheduled, the highest ranked competitors from F2 will compete in that round; otherwise, F2 becomes the Final round. The numbers that are to compete in the various phases and rounds at different levels of competition are defined by the following table:”
Q1 Q2 F1 F2 F3 WC Ladies N N-6 12 6 Men N N-6 12 6
Q1 Q2 F1 F2 F3 WSC Ladies N N-6 12* 129 6 OWG Men N N-6 12* 129 6
3060.2.8.4 Championship Format – Major Competitions In the Championship format, all competitors shall compete in a Qualification phase consisting of two rounds. The qualified competitors as specified in rule 3043.8 will move to the Finals. These finalists shall each have three rounds in the Finals. In the Finals, the competitors shall run in reverse order of the placing in the Qualification or the results prior to F3.phase. The remainder of the field will be ranked according to the results in the Qualification, or using the better score from F1 or F2.
Supported by AE/MO S/C
No 22
Nation: MO/AE S/C,TDAG Item: Aerials ICR OWG Rule Number: 4004/4205/4304
Proposal: To rectify the loss from FS ICR/Judging/Scoring Handbook all tie break rules (editing error since 2014) To make good various deficiencies in the logic of the pre-existing rules.
Reason: 1. Tie breaking rules were omitted from the Freestyle Judging and Scoring Handbook in anticipation of the production of a separate Scoring Manual, that so far has not appeared. Until this (or a suitable alternative) project is completed, this proposal reinstates the tie break procedures. It is proposed to insert these in the ICR. 2. In reviewing the tie break rules for Aerials, it became apparent that some aspects of the pre-existing rule were logically flawed. The final stage (comparing DDs) is redundant in all formats where the score is derived from one jump; and in its pre- existing form it was insufficiently precise to define the procedure in the case of a two-jump phase. These points have been corrected in the proposed rule. 3. In the proposed rules for Moguls and for Aerials, the method of ordering the listing of competitors in an unbreakable tie in the final results is expanded to cover all levels of competition, by using World Cup Standings for A level competitions, Continental Cup Standings for CoC competitions and FIS Points List for all others. The proposed rules for Dual Moguls retain the original wording.
New Wording of the Rule:
4004 Scoring Procedures Refer to FIS Freestyle Judging Manual 6003 Scoring procedures. 4004.1 The judges will each evaluate the competitors’ performance based upon the criteria set forth in the FIS Freestyle Judging Manual Degree of Difficulty factor (D/D) to determine the total score for each jump. The competitors’ final score for both jumps is determined by adding together the total scores from each jump. See rule 3045.3 for Calculation of Scores.
4004.2 Tie Breaking 4004.2.1 If two or more competitors are tied, the scores of each tied competitor will be recalculated without the application of Degree of Difficulty (DD), and the competitor with the better recalculated score will receive the better rank. 4004.2.2 If any ties remain, the competitor with the better Air&Form score will receive the better rank. 4004.2.3 If any ties still remain, if the format for the current Phase comprises more than one jump, the DDs for each competitor shall be added together and compared, and the competitor with lower aggregate DD shall receive the better rank; otherwise they remain tied. 4004.2.4 If any competitors remain tied, they will receive the same rank and be listed in order of their rank in the current FIS World Cup Standings (for World Cup, World Championships and Olympic Winter Games), or their rank in the Standings for the Continental Cup series of which the competition forms part, or the FIS Points List (for competitions not part of a series).
Amend FS ICR section 4200 (Moguls) as follows: Insert:
4205 Tie Breaking
4205.1 If two or more competitors are tied, the competitor with the better Turns score will receive the better rank. 4205.2 If any ties remain, the competitor with the better Air score without Degree of Difficulty will receive the better rank. 4205.3 If any ties still remain, the competitor with the faster time will receive the better rank. 4205.4 If any competitors remain tied, they will receive the same rank and be listed in order of their rank in the current FIS World Cup Standings (for World Cup, World Championships and Olympic Winter Games), or their rank in the Standings for the Continental Cup series of which the competition forms part, or the FIS Points List (for competitions not part of a series).
Amend FS ICR section 4300 (Dual Moguls) as follows:
4304 Scoring Procedures
4304.1 A panel of judges shall administer scores based upon specific duties for each judge, as set forth in the FIS Freestyle Judging Manual 6403. The judges shall evaluate the competitors’ performance with respect to ”turns”, ”air” and ”speed” as further described in the FIS Freestyle Judging Manual. The competitor shall be judged from the time the run is started until they cross the finish line. The competitor should come to a controlled and complete stop in the finish area. Aerials manoeuvres landing beyond the finish line will be disregarded.
4304.2 Tie Breaking - Qualifications
4304.2.1 In Single format Qualification, tie break procedures are the same as for Moguls (see 4205).
4304.2.2 In Dual Moguls with Seeded Groups, any ties shall be broken by a random draw between the tied competitors. 4304.3 Tie Breaking - Finals 4304.3.1 5-Judge format: no ties are possible.
4304.3.2 Classic DM 7-Judge format: Shouldshould a tie occur, the competitor with the greater number of votes from the Turns judges shall be ranked higher; if still tied, the competitor with the greater number of Turns judges in favour shall be ranked higher.
4304.3.3 If still tied, the Turns Tie Break Judge (J7/Speed) shall determine the result by giving a Turns score.
4304.3.3 Comparison DM: should a tie occur, the competitor with the faster speed shall win; if still tied, the competitor with more Turns Judges voting in their favour shall win.[IM1][IM2] 4304.3.4 In case there is a tie for the last place qualifying for Dual Moguls finals, the following will apply: if two people are tied, the two will dual immediately before the first dual round. The winner will advance to the first dual round. If more than two people are tied, each will ski a single run with the winner advancing to the duals. .
Supported AE/MO SC
No. 23
Nation: AAG Item: Official Training Rule Number: 4002.1.5.6
Proposal: Adjust the current rules of the Official World Cup Training in regards to the pre-competition training on the day of the event. Athletes will be required to train as per their official start order for that day and will only be allowed to perform 3 jumps in training according to their official start order. Furthermore, the 20sec start clock will also be utilized during this training session.
Reason: The primary reason for the change stems from teams / athletes not respecting the time allotted for training and/or the verbally agreed upon “3 jump training rule”, which caused far too much tension at the top of the in-run. An organized start should alleviate this.
New wording of the Rule:
4002.1.5 Official Training
4002.1.5.1 The official training for the Aerials competition is an inseparable part of the competition. The competitors are required to participate.
4002.1.5.2 The official training shall ideally encompass at least three days before the competition, although not necessarily consecutively.
4002.1.5.3 The official training shall be a minimum of one-day (two hours of actual jumping time).
4002.1.5.4 The entire facility must be properly prepared and have proper medical services available during official training.
4002.1.5.5 Competitors not wearing their bibs will not be allowed to participate during official training. Bibs must be easily visible.
4002.1.5.6 On the Aerials competition day the competitors are allowed two hours of training before the competitions begin. The Jury may reduce this to one hour. During pre- competition training on the day of the event, athletes will jump according to the official competition startlist and will only be allowed to perform a total of 3 jumps in that training session. In addition, the 20sec start clock will also be utilized during this training session.
Prepared by: Michel Roth / Joe Fitzgerald NSA: AAG
RD will implement, no rule change for now (for WCup only, Finals only)
No. 30
Nation: USA/CAN Item: FIS ICR / CoC Rule Number: ICR 2705.1.4 CoC 3.3
Proposal: Clarify rule between COC rules and ICR regarding Seeded Groups without timed runs
Reason: Currently the COC and ICR Rules do not match CoC 3.3 – In SBX events without a timed run qualification (2705.1.4), FIS points only will be used for seeding
New wording of the Rule:
2705.1.4 Seeding groups without timeds runs ……
For CoC Competitions, CoC or FIS points will be used, whichever are higer.
Supported Cross S/C
No. 31
Nation: USA/CAN Item: FIS ICR Rule Number: ICR 2705.3
Proposal: Clarify the rules for SBX events with seeded heats, but no consolation round.
Reason: There is not a rule to determine the final results ranking in seeded heats, without a consolation round.
New wording of the Rule:
2705.3 Ranking for final results
The competitors who participate in the qualification will be ranked according to their qualification result. Ties for competitors which are out of the competition (do not advance to Finals) will remain as final results and listed with the same rank already on the partial result lists (Qualification Result List). For seeded heats, without a Qualification Results List or a consolation round, ties will be broken by the competitors’ current FIS points rankings.
Supported Cross S/C
No. 32
Nation: CZE Item: Minimum FIS points requirement to participate in SBX EC
Rule Number: Rules for the FIS Snowboard CONTINENTAL CUPS - Section B: EC 2.3
Proposal: Harmonization with the Free Ski - SX minimum point requirements and course building safety reasons.
Reason: EC SBX Competitions should offer a level of difficulty positioned between FIS and the World Cup level, helping the riders to step ahead and get ready for the WC level courses with their length and difficulty. Now the level of the EC SBX courses is too low in comparison to the WC courses. Also after a certain period of WC Quotes cut down towards lower numbers, there is many riders competing on CoC level in order to get back into WC, but also there is many riders with no experience at all coming. This creates several problems: 1. Too big starter filed (some locations especially at the beginning of the season). 2. It is impossible to build a safe course for the 0-pointers and World cup riders in one, as the abilities of such a starter field is way too wide. 3. No course building improvement towards better and more advanced EC courses is possible as we always have to look on a starter field level. 4. Nations are not pushed to organize FIS level races, so the young riders are getting their first racing experience in CoC level.
New wording of the Rule:
EC.2.3 European Quotas / Additional QuotasBasic Quotas Basic Quota*: - Maximum per country/event (A- Section Quota)(max. 5 per gender) + personal spot for the top 16 riders in the current FIS points list (each event) 8
EC. 2.3.1 Additional Quotas*
- Hosting nation per event (20 women and men together – maximum 14 per gender) plus 20 Minimum points Supported, will decide on number of points based on simulations
- Additional spots up to a maximum of 10 per gender per event and per European Nation are awarded for each competitor ranked in the top 150 of the current FIS points list. (Quota spots not personal) plus 1-10 - Maximum 10 for foreign Continents per Nation ranked up to 150 on the current FIS points list (women and men together – maximum 8 per gender) plus 1-10
For HP, SS and BA it is at the discretion of the organiser to accept additional athletes above the quota. This has to be announced in the official invitation.
*Competitors minimum Participation Requirements: A minimum of 15 SBX FIS points is required to start in a SBX event.
Supported by Cross S/C
No.33
Nation: CZE Item: Team event Start Stop Rule Number: 2717.3
Proposal: To clear the wording of an unclear rule
Reason: In SBX Team event, in case first team mates are on course and crash with a need for start stop happens, the current rule says 2 different things:„ In this instance the results of only the 1st teammates will stand for that heat.“ The same rule also says: “In the case that one or more athletes finished the 1st run and the start has been stopped before any of the 2nd teammates gates were opened, the 2nd teammate’s heat will get started, once the course has been safely cleared, with the respective time delay or the maximum penalty time. This is confusing and needs to be adjusted. Also there is no rule about a start stop after 2nd team mate already started. The team event is about personal abilities and last but not least about a team strategy. This rule is unclear and might seem to force teams to put the better rider first in order to be able to make just in case the best result already out of the first phase.
New wording of the Rule:
2717.3 Start Stop In the case of a crash while the 1st teammates are on the course, where the crashed competitor(s) remain in an unsafe position on course, it may be necessary to stop a heat before or even after the gates of the 2nd teammates open. In this instance the results of only the 1stteammates will stand for that heat. In the case that more than 1 athlete finished the 1st run and the start has been stopped before any of the 2nd teammates gates were opened, the 2nd teammate’s heat will get started, once the course has been safely cleared, with the respective time delay or the maximum penalty time. In case that more than 1 athlete finished the 1st run and the start has been stopped after some of the 2nd team mates gates opened, the second team mate’s heat will return to the start gate and get started again, once the course has been safely cleared, with the respective time delay or the maximum penalty time. The penalty time is calculated by taking 3% of the average of the best individual race qualification per discipline per gender, with a maximum of three (3) seconds (e.g. (1:04 + 1:02 + 0:56 + 0:58) / 4 = 60 sec * 3% = 1.8 sec). If there is no individual race time as a reference this calculation result has to be estimated and confirmed by the race jury. In the case where there is only one finisher, then the one team who`s 1st teammate finished advances. Once the course has been safely cleared the other remaining teams 2nd teammates will compete with all gates opening at the same time to see which team advances 2nd. A team which has been disqualified cannot continue to participate. A start stop during a SBX team event should only be given by the Race Director who should therefore have clear visibility of the course. In the case that one or more athletes finished the 1st run and the start has been stopped before any of the 2nd teammates gates were opened, the 2nd teammate’s heat will get started, once the course has been safely cleared, with the respective time delay or the maximum penalty time. The penalty time is calculated by taking 3% of the average of the best individual race qualification per discipline per gender, with a maximum of three (3) seconds (e.g. (1:04 + 1:02 + 0:56 + 0:58) / 4 = 60 sec * 3% = 1.8 sec). If there is no individual race time as a reference this calculation result has to be estimated and confirmed by the race jury.
TABLED FOR ZRH FALL MEETINGS ((Lenka + Uwe prepare wording)
No. 34
Nation: GER Item: ICR Rule Number: 2707.5
Proposal:
If the start gate has a malfunction and doesn´t flip equally for all riders, there has to be a mandatory Rerun.
Reason:
To avoid unfair conditions.
New wording of the Rule:
2707.5 False start or malfunction of the start gate Disqualification / Sanctions will take place: - When a competitor manipulates the starting gates - When a competitor’s board passes the starting line (vertical plane) before starting signal has been given (opening of the door) - When the starting gate has clearly been blocked because of technical malfunction before the start signal was given, the start must be repeated. - When the starting gate is opened by one of the competitors and not by the starter because of a technical malfunction the start must be repeated. If the start gate does not open equally for all competitors, there shall be a rerun.
Supported Cross S/C
No. 35
Nation: GER Item: ICR Rule Number: 2717 Proposal:
See 2707.5 new – If the first Rider is in the finish and the gate opening for the consecutive rider has a malfunction, there has to be a rerun!
Reason:
To avoid unfair conditions. To keep the idea of the team-event it should not be possible to make a team advancing to the next round without running both riders correctly the course.
New wording of the Rule:
2717 Start The same rules apply for start ramp, start gates and start lanes as like in a regular SBX event (Rule 2707.1-2707.2) as well as for start command, false start or malfunction of the start gate (Rule 2707.4-2707.5)
If the first competitor is in the finish and the gate opening for the consecutive competitor malfunctions, there shall be a rerun.
Supported Cross S/C
No. 36
Nation: SUI Item: ICR Cross Rule Number: 2705.1.x
Proposal:
Add a new Qualification format: Run the qualification with 3 rounds heat runs for all competitors (similar like Round Robin).
Rule 2705.1.x.5 is a protection for the athletes to have maximum 6 competitive runs in one day. It may be placed as a general rule for any format, or only for this type of qualification. Our recommendation is to place it as a general rule, as the tendencies go more and more towards no qualification heats. Where this resultant additional rule should be placed depends on the future structure of the ICR. There are already many different qualification formats and numbers of final fields. Depending how open the formats are defined in the future this rule will as well be necessary for other formats to protect the competitors doing not too many competitive runs in one day. If the future rules are defined clear on this point for the other formats this rule part will have to only to be included in the rules for the 3-heat qualification. For this format, it means that you can start maximum in the 1/4-finals if the qualification is on the same day as the finals.
Reason: Athletes in the development level need a lot of competitive runs. The existing formats are not fitting well for lower level events, small rider fields (ladies) and events with age categories. Most competitors can do only one competitive run, or only additional heats with no winning chance. With the proposed format, all competitors will have at least 3 competitive heat runs. Top FIS athletes will have the chance to compete as well with low gate choice priority like they will do later in the CoC. The format helps to run the final heats starting from 1/4 final, semi-final or even final. Nations can run their low-level events in categories and still guarantee that they offer enough runs to their athletes. They can even run 2 very small neighbour categories in the qualification together, and split them for the finals, which is ideal for the girls/ladies’ events. The Tests in Sedrun and Lenk went well and the conclusions are implemented in the proposal. A detailed report of the test events will follow separate.
New wording of the Rule:
2705.1.5 Qualification by three (3) heats (only for JUN, FIS and NC level competitions) All competitors participate in three (3) rounds of qualification heats with four (4) competitors. Depending on the field size there will be one (1) to three (3) heats with three (3) competitors. Each athlete wins points for each qualification round depending on his rank in the heat. The Points per rank are different for heats by 4 than heats by 3 or 2 competitors. heat of 4: 1st: 10 points; 2nd: 5.6 points; 3rd: 5.3 points; 4th: 1.4 points heat of 3: 1st: 8.9 points; 2nd 5.1 points; 3rd: 1.4 point heat of 2: (only in case of a DNS) 1st: 6.5 points; 2nd 1.9 points DNF: 1 points DNS: -1.5 points DIC: -1.5 points The qualification rank is based on the higher sum of points out of the 3 qualification heats.
2705.1.5.1 Number of heats per qualification round The number of heats is determined by the total participants per gender and age category, divided by 4 (four) with the decimals rounded up. Example for 38 competitors: eight (8) heats with four (4) competitors and two (2) heats with three (3) competitors per qualification round.
2705.1.5.2 Heat seeding and gate choice The top competitors are set according the FIS Point List for one Position of each qualification heat. The number of the set competitors is equal the number of heats per qualification round. The other three spots per heat are seeded randomly with the rest of the field. The gate choice priority is determined randomly. For lower level events, where no reasonable FIS Points are available (for example Junior FIS) all heat spots may be seeded randomly without setting the top athletes. The Jury may decide to redraw the seeding if there are competitors who compete three (3) times against each other, a competitor is seeded three (3) times into an incomplete heat by 3, or when the heats seem to have a very unbalanced heat weight.
2705.1.5.3 Ties for competitors who are qualified for the finals and the last finals spot Each competitor has a heat level value (hlv). The hlv is calculated by the sum of the FIS Points from the adversaries in each qualification heat. The competitor who has the higher sum of the three (3) hlv will be ranked before the competitor or competitors with a lower sum. If there are ties remaining, the competitor with the higher sum of the start lane priority in the three (3) heats will be ranked better. If there are still Ties remaining, the ties for the last final spot are broken with an additional tie breaking heat. The other tied competitors will be seeded according the higher FIS Points.
2705.1.5.4 Ties for competitors who do not qualify for the finals Competitors, who are not qualified to the final heats, will receive the same rank. The competitor with the higher bib number will be listed first.
2705.1.5.5 Maximum Competition Runs The competition format has to be chosen so that there are maximum six (6) competitive runs in a day for one competitor. This includes qualification and final heats, in case the qualification and the final heats are held on the same day. If the competition format produces more than six (6) runs for the Finalists, the qualification has to be held on a separate day than the finals.
2705.1.5.6 Qualification Heats in age categories at events without FIS-Point as described in rule 201.1. & 201.2 Small categories with less than six (6) competitors have to be joined with a category of the lower or higher age group. This is relevant for the qualification heats. The final heats can be split again into the age categories, as long as there are at least three (3) competitors for a proper final.
Supported by Cross S/C
No. 37
Nation: SX Adv. Group Item: ICR Rule Number: 4505 ff
Proposal: Start harmonization and clean up the ICR 4505 and add different tables for heatorders and a “QualiHeatRound”
Reason: 1) cleaning of the 4505 Execution of Ski Cross in a logic order 2) Harmonisation with SB 3) A system to run “No Quali “ format with unfitting numbers to 8,16,32,64,128 4) Ad a table for 128 skiers in “No Quali”
New wording of the Rule:
For a better overview we prepared a set of different documents:
1) “FS_FIS_Freestyle ICR 4505-NEW-with-markups.doc” – all changes from FIS Staff (RD SX & Data Service) in a new logic order. 2) “FS_FIS_Freestyle ICR 4505-NEW-tables-with-markups.doc” – New Tables for all SX/Round Robin formats 3) “FS_FIS_Freestyle ICR 4505-NEW_QualiHeatRound.doc” – NO Quali Heat system for entries above the 64 or 128
Remark: All documents are reflecting the remarks from last season WC including the daily work of Data Service (GSS) and the FIS RD SX. For a better understanding there is also existing a file with mark-ups, which shows the basic changes “FS_FIS_Freestyle ICR 4505-with-markups.pdf”. In the file 1) all the changes are filled in a new order to reflect the running of the competitions in the ICR chapter “Execution”.
Since it is a quite complex process, we will on request present details at the Congress.
381 4505 Execution of Ski Cross Seeding and a Draw is leading to Heats. For Qualification reason Single Time Trials can be held to determine the heat pairings.
4505.1 Qualification and Heat Formats
4505.1.1 Qualification Formats Qualification can be held with Single Time Trials (STT) or a Qualification Heat Round (QHR).
4505.1.2 Final Formats Finals can be held in Knock Out Format (KO) or in Group Format (Round Robin) In the Holistic Heat Format a Qualification Round may not be necessary.
4505.1.2.1 Pre Final Round In the case, that in Knock Out Format (KO) a break of more than 10 minutes is scheduled after a phase, the prior phase is called “Pre Final Round”. After the Pre Final Round a Results Bracket for the Pre Final Round and a new Startlist for the Final Round after the break will be produced and published. If more than one break of more than 10 minutes each is scheduled, the Pre Final Rounds will be numbered ascending.
4505.1.3 The used Qualification Format, Final Format and used Bracket size must be announced at the draw meeting. The used formats are selected by the jury and may vary from the format published in the invitation.
4505.2 Ski Cross with Single Time Trials and Knock Out Format
4505.2.1 Seeding and Draw
4505.2.1.1 Seeding for Major Competitions For World Cup, World Championships and Olympic Games, the competitors present will be sorted according to their best ranking on the WCSL, WC points list or FIS points list (published several times a year). If the competitors are tied, the higher points in the second category will decide their position. If they are still tied after using the third category their position will be decided by a draw. The actual FIS points list, valid on the date of the draw meeting, have to be used.
4505.2.1.2 Seeding for other Competitions For other FIS Competitions, the competitors present will be sorted according to their ranking on the current FIS points list.
The non-ranked competitors are assigned bibs based upon a random draw.
4505.2.1.3 The Ski Cross Draw for Single Time Trials The first group (16) will be randomly drawn. The remaining competitors will be sorted according to their seeding.
4505.2.1.4 Starting Order in Extraordinary Conditions “Snowseed” (Excluding First Seed) In extraordinary conditions, the Jury may change the starting order for the qualification (when snowing, etc.). A group of at least 6 competitors, nominated in advance, starts before start number 1. These 6 competitors are randomly drawn from among the last 20% of the start list. They will start in reverse order of their start numbers. If the last 20% of the start list is less than 6 competitors, the last 6 competitors of the seeding list will be selected.
4505.2.1.5 Bibs Bibs for Single Time Trials are numbered on front and back for better visibility by the course judges.
4505.2.2 Execution and Ranking of Single Time Trials in “Qualification Format”
4505.2.2.1 Number of Runs: All competitors will have 1 timed run.
4505.2.2.2 Ranking All finished competitors will be ranked by their time. 4505.2.2.3 Tie Breaking: If two or more competitors have the same time (tied), then the competitor that started later will win the tie.
4505.2.2.4 DSQ, DNF or DNS All competitors with a DSQ, DNF, DNS will get no rank and no spot in the Heat Brackets.
4505.2.2.5 Timing Wireless Timing as per 3041.2.7 is permitted for SX Single Time Trials below World Cup Level.
4505.2.2.6 Determination of the start gate position for the Single Time Trials The choice of which of the starting gate stalls will be used will be decided by the jury.
4505.2.3 Execution and Ranking of Single Time Trials in “Seeding Format”
4505.2.3.1 Number of Runs: All competitors will have 1 timed run.
4505.2.3.2 Ranking All finished competitors will be ranked by their time.
4505.2.3.3 Tie Breaking: If two or more competitors have the same time (tied), then the competitor that started later will win the tie.
4505.2.3.4 DSQ, DNF or DNS All competitors with a DSQ will get no rank and no spot in the Heat Brackets. All competitors with a DNF or DNS will get a rank and a spot in the Heat Brackets.
4505.2.3.4.1 Ranking of Competitors that Did Not Finish (DNF) DNF will be ranked after the lowest ranked competitor that completed the whole course. In a case where more than one competitor does not complete the course, the rankings will be based on the location where each competitor ceased making correct passage of the course. The competitor that has completed more gates (with both skis on) further down the course will receive the better rank. If they are still tied, the competitors will be ranked according to their seeding.
4505.2.3.4.2 Ranking of Competitors that Did Not Start (DNS) DNS will be ranked after the lowest ranked competitor, that Did Not Finish (DNF). In a case where more than one competitor does not start, the competitors will be ranked according to their seeding.
4505.2.3.5 Timing Wireless Timing as per 3041.2.7 is permitted for SX Single Time Trials below World Cup Level.
4505.2.3.6 Determination of the start gate position for the Single Time Trials The choice of which of the starting gate stalls will be used will be decided by the jury.
4505.2.4 Execution and Ranking of Knock Out (KO) Heat Phase
4505.2.4.1 Number of competitors in the Final phase: Finals are based on 128, 64, 32, 16 or 8 competitor brackets with 4 competitors per heat or 96, 48, 24 or 12 competitor brackets with 6 competitors per heat.
4505.2.4.2 Bibs for Final Phase The Bibs will be changed after the qualification. The new Bib numbers for the final are the ranks from the qualification. If the right numbers are not available for the finals a set of ascending Bib numbers must be used.
4505.2.4.3 Bib Colors for the Finals For the Final, additional color Bibs are used. The main 4 colors of the bibs will be Red, Green, Blue and Yellow. White and Black will be used additionally if a 6-person format is used. The color Bibs are worn above the Bib numbers.
4505.2.4.4 Bib Color Assignment for the Final Assignment of the bibs in each heat is based upon the competitors’ qualification ranking. The best ranked competitor in the qualification is assigned the red bib and can choose the lane first. The second ranked competitor is assigned the green bib, the third ranked is assigned the blue bib and the fourth ranked is assigned the yellow bib. If a 6-person format is used, the fifth ranked is assigned the white bib and the sixth ranked is assigned the black bib.
4505.2.4.5 Heat Pairings All qualified competitors will be filled into the bracket according their ranking in the qualification as shown under 4506 or can be determined by a Public Heat Selection.
4505.2.4.5.1 Public Heat Selection (PHS) In case of a Public Heat Selection, the qualified competitors will not be filled into the brackets according to their ranking in the qualification. They will be divided in groups, so called “Pools”. The pools are based on the Bib Color Assignment for the final. The lowest bib of pool 1 (red bibs) will select one competitor from pool 2 (green bibs), one competitor from pool 3 (blue bibs), one competitor from pool 4 (yellow bibs) in 4 competitors per heat format and additionally one competitor from pool 5 (white bibs) and one competitor from pool 6 (black bibs) in 6 competitors per heat format. After the lowest bib has selected his heat, the next lowest bib advances with the heat selection until all heats are selected.
4505.2.4.5.2 Incomplete heats In case of, that the number of competitors qualified for the final is lower than the number of spots for the final, competitors with the top final bibs do not need to select a competitor from pool 4 in 4 competitors per heat format or from pool 6 in 6 competitors per heat format. (example: in a bracket for 32 competitors, with 28 competitors available during the draw, the red bibs 1, 2, 3 and 4 will have to select one competitor of the green pool, one competitor of the blue pool and no competitor of the yellow pool).
4505.2.4.5.3 Personal participation at the Public Heat Selection If the selecting competitor is not present at the Public Heat Selection, the competitor loses the right to select his heat. After all other heats are selected by the present competitors, the remaining competitors from the pools will be assigned to this heat. If more than one competitor is not present at the Public Heat Selection, the remaining competitors of the pools will be assigned by bibs. The lowest remaining bib of the red pool will get the highest remaining bib of the green pool, then the blue pool, then the yellow pool, and in case of a 6 competitor per heat format, the highest remaining bib of the white pool and the black pool.
4505.2.4.6 Single Knockout Format The top 2 competitors (4 competitors per heat) or top 3 competitors (6 competitors per heat) advance from phase to phase as determined by their rank in each heat.
4505.2.4.7 Ranking at the Finish Line Ranking in each Heat is determined by the first part of the body that crosses the finish line.
4505.2.4.8 Finish Line Camera A finish line camera (video or photo finish) must be available (see the Timing Booklet Ski Cross Set-Up Level).
4505.2.4.9 Ranking of Competitors that Did Not Finish In a case where more than one competitor does not complete the course, the rankings in that heat will be based on the location where each competitor ceased making correct passage of the course. The competitor that has completed more gates (with both skis on) further down the course will receive the better rank. In a case where a DNF is ranked in the top 2 competitors (4 competitors per heat) or top 3 competitors (6 competitors per heat), the competitor(s) will advance to the next round.
4505.2.4.10 Tie Breaking in the Heats before the Small Final In a case where it is not possible to determine the ranking, then the ranking will be determined by the ranking in the qualification phase of the competitors. Then the competitor(s) with the better rank will win the tie.
4505.2.4.11 Tie Breaking in the Small and Big Final In case of a tie in the small final or the big final, they will remain tied and will receive the same rank.
4505.2.4.12 Competitors that Did Not Start Competitors that did not start (DNS) will receive no rank in that heat and shall not advance to the next round.
4505.2.5 Final Ranking for Ski Cross with Single Time Trial and Knock Out
4505.2.5.1 Four Person Format Competitors 1 to 4 are ranked according to their place of finish in the final heat. Competitors 5 to 8 are ranked according to their place of finish in the phase. All remaining competitors are ranked according to their ranking in each heat, the phase they go out in (e.g. quarter final) and their qualification times within that phase. (example: competitors ranked 9 to 16 in the quarter final would be ranked according to their ranking in the heat and then by their qualification times.)
4505.2.5.2 Six Person Format Competitors 1 to 6 are ranked according to their place of finish in the final heat. Competitors 7 to 12 are ranked according to their place of finish in the phase. All remaining competitors are ranked according to their ranking in each heat, the phase they go out in (e.g. quarter final) and their qualification times within that phase. (example: competitors ranked 13 to 24 in the quarter final would be ranked according to their ranking in the heat and then by their qualification times.)
4505.2.5.3 Cancellation of Final If the competition is cancelled after a phase, all competitors ranked 1st in each completed phase will be ranked according the qualification times. After that all 2nd ranked in each completed phase will be ranked according the qualification times. After that all 3rd ranked in each completed phase will be ranked according the qualification times. After that all 4th ranked in each completed phase will be ranked according the qualification times.
4505.2.5.4 Final Ranking for DNS After the qualification phase, a Ski Cross competitor who does not start (DNS) in any phase of the final, shall receive the last place in the ranking for that final phase. If two or more competitors DNS in a phase, they are ranked according to their qualification rank. A Ski Cross competitor who does not start in a subsequent phase shall receive the last rank of that phase. 4505.3 Ski Cross in Holistic Heat Format
4505.3.1 Seeding and Draw
4505.3.1.1 Seeding for Major Competitions For World Cup, World Championships and Olympic Games, the competitors present will be sorted according to their best ranking on the WCSL, WC points list or FIS points list (published several times a year). If the competitors are tied, the higher points in the second category will decide their position. If they are still tied after using the third category their position will be decided by a draw. The actual FIS points list, valid on the date of the draw meeting, have to be used.
4505.3.1.2 Seeding for other Competitions For other FIS Competitions, the competitors present will be sorted according to their highest ranking on the FIS points list. The actual FIS points list, valid on the date of the draw meeting, have to be used.
The non-ranked competitors are assigned bibs based upon a random draw.
4505.3.1.3 The Ski Cross Draw for the Holistic Heat Format All competitors on the seeding list will be divided into groups. The groups are based upon ICR 4506 (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, White, Black) The group 1 (Red BIBs) will be filled into the bracket as shown under 4506 The rest of the field will be drawn in groups into the bracket. Group 2 (Green BIBs), group 3 (Blue BIBs), group 4 (Yellow BIBs), group 5 (White BIBs), group 6 (Black BIBs). The draw in the groups can happen randomly via computer, drawing by lot or personal selection by athletes or a public draw.
4505.3.1.3.1 Public Heat Selection (PHS) In case of a Public Heat Selection, the defined groups (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, White, Black) are called “Pools”. The lowest bib of pool 1 (red bibs) will select one competitor from pool 2 (green bibs), one competitor from pool 3 (blue bibs), one competitor from pool 4 (yellow bibs) in 4 competitors per heat format and additional one competitor from pool 5 (white bibs) and one competitor from pool 6 (black bibs) in 6 competitors per heat format. After the lowest bib selected his heat, the next lowest bib advances with the heat selection until all heats are selected.
4505.3.1.3.2 Incomplete heats In case of, that the number of competitors qualified for the final is lower than the number of spots for the final, competitors with the top final bibs don’t need to select a competitor from pool 4 in 4 competitors per heat format or from pool 6 in 6 competitor per heat format. (example: in a bracket for 32 competitors, with 28 competitors available during the draw, the red bibs 1, 2, 3 and 4 will have to select one competitor of the green pool, one competitor of the blue pool and no competitor of the yellow pool).
4505.3.1.3.3 Personal participation at the Public Heat Selection If the selecting competitor is not present at the Public Heat Selection, the competitor loses the right to select his heat. After all other heats are selected by the present competitors, the remaining competitors from the pools will be assigned to this heat. If more than one competitor is not present at the Public Heat Selection, the remaining competitors of the pools will be assigned by bibs. The lowest remaining bib of the red pool will get the highest bib left of the green pool, then the blue pool, than the yellow pool, and in case of a 6 competitor per heat format, the highest bib left of the white pool and the black pool.
4505.3.1.4 The Ski Cross Draw for the Holistic Heat Format for FIS races Level 4 and lower If needed the draw for FIS races on FIS points level 4 and 5 (scale 50-360) may happen as follows: All competitors on the seeding list will be divided into groups. The groups are based upon ICR 4506 (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, White, Black) The group 1 (Red BIBs) will be randomly drawn into the bracket. The rest of the field will be filled in groups into the bracket as shown under 4506. Group 2 (Green BIBs), group 3 (Blue BIBs), group 4 (Yellow BIBs), group 5 (White BIBs), group 6 (Black BIBs).
4505.3.1.4 Numeric Bibs Bibs are numbered on front and back and are based upon the seeding.
4505.3.1.5 Bib Colors for Heats For the Heats, additional color Bibs are used. The main 4 colors of the bibs will be Red, Green, Blue and Yellow. White and Black will be used additionally if a 6-person format is used. The color Bibs are worn above the Bib numbers.
4505.3.1.6 Bib Color Assignment for the Heats Assignment of the bibs in each heat is based upon the competitors’ seeding. The best seeded competitor is assigned the red bib and can choose the lane first. The second seeded competitor is assigned the green bib, the third seeded is assigned the blue bib and the fourth seeded is assigned the yellow bib. If a 6-person format is used, the fifth seeded is assigned the white bib and the sixth seeded is assigned the black bib.
4505.3.2 Qualification Heat Round (QHR) If the number of competitors in the Holistic Heat Format exceed the number of competitors fitting in the Final bracket, a Qualification Heat Round should be executed.
4505.3.2.1 Number of Competitors to use Qualification Heat(s) The QHR should be used, as long as the number of Qualification Heats is lower than the number of additional heats needed for the next higher bracket. The following table indicates what kind of heats should be used:
Used Bracket Number of present competitors 4 competitors 1-4 QHR 5-6 8 competitors 7-8 QHR 9-11 16 competitors 12-16 QHR 17-23 32 competitors 24-32 QHR 33-47 64 competitors 48-64 QHR 65-95 128 competitors 96-128 QHR 128-191
4505.3.2.1 Execution of the Qualification Heat Round (QHR) The number of exceeding competitors of the final bracket (X) and the number of competitors that have to be taken out of the final bracket (Y) are competing in Heat(s) to determine the final field of competitors for the KO Final according ICR4506. If the number of competitors (X) is an even number, the number (Y) is the same as (X). If the number of competitors (X) is an odd number, the number (Y) is the next higher even number. The winner and the second rank of each Qualification Heat will advance to the KO Bracket.
4505.3.2.2 Number of Qualification Heat(s) The number of Qualification Heats (K) is determined by the number of competitors competing in the Qualification Heat Round.(X + Y) K = (2x Y) / 4
4505.3.2.3 Determination of the Qualification Heat Matrix First, the competitors that was taken out of the bracket (Y) are sorted in the matrix. The first half of (Y) is sorted on the red bib position beginning with heat 1. The second half of (Y) is sorted on the green bib position beginning with the highest heat number. Then the first half of (X) is sorted on the blue bib position beginning with heat 1. The second half of (X) is sorted on the yellow bib position, beginning with the highest heat number.
Example with 67 competitors in a 64 competitor KO bracket: X = 3 => is an odd number, next higher even number is 4 Y = 4 => calculate the number of needed heats K = (2x Y) / 4 = 2 => build the Heat Round
Q-Heat # Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib 1st Position 2ndposition 3rd position 4th position 1 61 64 65 2 62 63 66 67
Example with 46 competitors in a 32 competitor KO bracket: X = 14 => is an even number Y = 14 => calculate the number of needed heats K = (2x Y) / 4 = 7 => build the Heat Round
Pre Heat # Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib 1st Position 2ndposition 3rd position 4th position 1 19 32 33 46 2 20 31 34 45 3 21 30 35 44 4 22 29 36 43 5 23 28 37 42 6 24 27 38 41 7 25 26 39 40
4505.3.2.4 Participation on Bracket The top 2 competitors (4 competitors per heat) or top 3 competitors (6 competitors per heat) advance from phase to phase as determined by their rank in each heat.
4505.3.2.5 Ranking at the Finish Line Ranking in each Heat is determined by the first part of the body that crosses the finish line.
4505.3.2.6 Finish Line Camera A finish line camera (video or photo finish) must be available (see the Timing Booklet Ski Cross Set-Up Level).
4505.3.2.7 Ranking of Competitors that Did Not Finish In a case where more than one competitor does not complete the course nor cross the finish line, the rankings in that heat will be based on the location where the competitor(s) have completed the course. The competitor that has completed more gates (with both skis on) further down the course will receive the better rank. In a case where a DNF is ranked in the top 2 competitors (4 competitors per heat) or top 3 competitors (6 competitors per heat), the competitor(s) will advance to the next round.
4505.3.2.8 Tie Breaking In the case, that it is not possible to determine the ranking, then the ranking will be determined by the seeding of the competitors. Then the competitor(s) with the better seeding will win the tie.
4505.3.2.9 Competitors that Did Not Start Competitors that did not start (DNS) will receive no rank in that heat, no rank in the final ranking and do not have the chance to advance to the next round.
4505.3.2.10 Allocating the competitors in the KO Bracket The winner of each heat will be allocated to the KO Bracket spot where the Red Bib of this Qualification Heat was taken out. The second place of each heat will be allocated to the KO Bracket spot where the Green Bib of this Qualification Heat was taken out.
Example with 46 competitors in a 32 competitor KO bracket:
Qualification Heat Result:
Pre Heat # Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib 1st Rank 2nd Rank 3rd Rank 4th Rank 1 46 32 19 33 2 31 20 34 45 3 35 30 21 44 4 22 29 36 43 5 23 37 28 42 6 41 27 38 24 7 39 40 25 26
Reallocating the Winners and second ranks from the Qualification Heats:
Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib Heat # 1st position 2nd position 3rd position 4th position 1 1 16 17 Second 1 = 32 2 8 9 Winner 6 =41 Winner 7 = 39 3 5 12 Winner 3 = 35 Second 5 = 37 4 4 13 Winner 2 = 31 Second 4 = 29 5 3 14 Winner 1 = 46 Second 3 = 30 6 6 11 Winner 4 = 22 Second 6 = 27 7 7 10 Winner 5 = 23 Second 7 = 40 8 2 15 18 Second 2 = 20
4505.3.3 Execution and Ranking of Knock Out (KO) Heat Phase
4505.3.3.1 Number of competitors in the Final phase: Finals are based on 128, 64, 32, 16 or 8 competitor brackets with 4 competitors per heat or 96, 48, 24 or 12 competitor brackets with 6 competitors per heat. 4505.3.3.2 Bibs for Final Phase The Bibs are based upon the seeding. In case of Qualification Heats the Bibs will not be changed after the Qualification Heat Round. If the right numbers are not available for the finals a set of ascending Bib numbers must be used.
4505.3.3.3 Bib Colors for the Finals For the Final, additional color Bibs are used. The main 4 colors of the bibs will be Red, Green, Blue and Yellow. White and Black will be used additionally if a 6-person format is used. The color Bibs are worn above the Bib numbers.
4505.3.3.4 Bib Color Assignment for the Final Assignment of the bibs in each heat is based upon the competitors’ seeding. The best seeded competitor in the qualification is assigned the red bib and can choose the lane first. The second seeded competitor is assigned the green bib, the third seeded is assigned the blue bib and the fourth seeded is assigned the yellow bib. If a 6-person format is used, the fifth seeded is assigned the white bib and the sixth seeded is assigned the black bib.
4505.3.3.5 Single Knockout Format The top 2 competitors (4 competitors per heat) or top 3 competitors (6 competitors per heat) advance from phase to phase as determined by their rank in each heat.
4505.3.3.6 Ranking at the Finish Line Ranking in each Heat is determined by the first part of the body that crosses the finish line.
4505.3.3.7 Finish Line Camera A finish line camera (video or photo finish) must be available (see the Timing Booklet Ski Cross Set-Up Level).
4505.3.3.8 Ranking of Competitors that Did Not Finish In a case where more than one competitor does not complete the course nor cross the finish line, the rankings in that heat will be based on the location where the competitor(s) have completed the course. The competitor that has completed more gates (with both skis on) further down the course will receive the better rank. In a case where a DNF is ranked in the top 2 competitors (4 competitors per heat) or top 3 competitors (6 competitors per heat), the competitor(s) will advance to the next round.
4505.3.3.9 Tie Breaking in the Heats before the Small Final In the case, that it is not possible to determine the ranking, then the ranking will be determined by the seeding of the competitors. Then the competitor(s) with the better seeding will win the tie.
4505.3.3.10 Tie Breaking in the Small and Big Final In case of a tie in the small final or the big final, they will remain tied and will receive the same rank.
4505.3.3.11 Competitors that Did Not Start Competitors that did not start (DNS) in the first round of the competition will receive no rank in that heat, no rank in the final ranking and do not have the chance to advance to the next round. Competitors that did not start (DNS) in a heat after the first round of the competition will receive no rank in that heat and do not have the chance to advance to the next round.
4505.3.4 Final Ranking for Ski Cross in Holistic Heat Format
4505.3.4.1 Four Person Format Competitors 1 to 4 are ranked according to their place of finish in the final heat. Competitors 5 to 8 are ranked according to their place of finish in the phase. All remaining competitors are ranked according to their ranking in each heat, the phase they go out in (e.g. quarter final) and their seeding within that phase. (example: competitors ranked 9 to 16 in the quarter final would be ranked according to their ranking in the heat and then by their seeding.)
4505.3.4.2 Six Person Format Competitors 1 to 6 are ranked according to their place of finish in the final heat. Competitors 7 to 12 are ranked according to their place of finish in the phase. All remaining competitors are ranked according to their ranking in each heat, the phase they go out in (e.g. quarter final) and their seeding within that phase. (example: competitors ranked 13 to 24 in the quarter final would be ranked according to their ranking in the heat and then by their seeding.)
4505.3.4.3 Cancellation of Final If the competition is cancelled after a phase, all competitors ranked 1st in each completed phase will be ranked according the seeding. After that all 2nd ranked in each completed phase will be ranked according the seeding. After that all 3rd ranked in each completed phase will be ranked according the seeding. After that all 4th ranked in each completed phase will be ranked according the seeding.
4505.3.5.4 Final Ranking for DNS After the first round of the competition, a Ski Cross competitor who does not start (DNS) in any phase of the final, shall receive the last place in the ranking for that final phase. If two or more competitors DNS in a phase, they are ranked according to their seeding. A Ski Cross competitor who does not start in a subsequent phase shall receive the last rank of that phase.
4505.4 Ski Cross in Group Heat Format (Round Robin) There will be 16 competitors seeded into the group heat, based upon the qualification procedures. There will be five (5) group heat rounds, where every competitor will compete in each round, against every other competitor.
4505.4.1 Seeding and Draw
4505.4.1.1 Seeding for Major Competitions For World Cup, World Championships and Olympic Games, the competitors present will be sorted according to their best ranking on the WCSL, WC points list or FIS points list (published several times a year). If the competitors are tied, the higher points in the second category will decide their position. If they are still tied after using the third category their position will be decided by a draw. The actual FIS points list, valid on the date of the draw meeting, have to be used.
4505.4.1.2 Seeding for other Competitions For other FIS Competitions, the competitors present will be sorted according to their highest ranking on the FIS points list. The actual FIS points list, valid on the date of the draw meeting, have to be used.
The non-ranked competitors are assigned bibs based upon a random draw.
4505.4.1.3 The Ski Cross Draw for Single Time Trials The first group (16) will be randomly drawn. The remaining competitors will be sorted according to their seeding.
4505.4.1.4 Starting Order in Extraordinary Conditions “Snowseed” (Excluding First Seed) In extraordinary conditions, the Jury may change the starting order for the qualification (when snowing, etc.). A group of at least 6 competitors, nominated in advance, start before start number 1. These 6 competitors are randomly drawn from among the last 20% of the start list. They will start in reverse order of their start numbers. If the last 20% of the start list is less than 6 competitors, the last 6 competitors of the seeding list will be selected.
4505.4.1.5 Bibs Bibs for Single Time Trials are numbered on front and back for better visibility by the course judges.
4505.4.2 Execution and Ranking of Single Time Trials
4505.4.2.1 Number of Runs: All competitors will have 1 timed run.
4505.4.2.2 Ranking All finished competitors will be ranked by their time. 4505.4.2.3 Tie Breaking: If two or more competitors have the same time (tied), then the competitor that started later will win the tie.
4505.4.2.4 DSQ, DNF or DNS All competitors with a DSQ will get no rank and no spot in the Heat Brackets. All competitors with a DNF or DNS will get a rank and a spot in the Heat Brackets.
4505.4.2.4.1 Ranking of Competitors that Did Not Finish (DNF) DNF will be ranked after the worst competitor, that completed the hole course. In a case where more than one competitor does not complete the course nor cross the finish line, the rankings in will be based on the location where the competitor(s) have completed the course. The competitor that has completed more gates (with both skis on) further down the course will receive the better rank. If they are still tied, the competitors will be ranked according their seeding.
4505.4.2.4.2 Ranking of Competitors that Did Not Start (DNS) DNS will be ranked after the worst competitor, that Did Not Finish (DNF). In a case where more than one competitor does not start, the competitors will be ranked according their seeding.
4505.4.2.5 Timing Wireless Timing as per 3041.2.7 is permitted for SX Single Time Trials below World Cup Level.
4505.4.2.6 Determination of the start gate position for the Single Time Trials The choice of which of the starting gate stalls will be used will be decided by the jury.
4505.4.3 Execution and Ranking of Group Heat Phase (Round Robin)
4505.4.3.1 Group Heat Format (Round Robin): There will be 16 competitors seeded into the group heat, based upon the qualification procedures as shown under ICR 4506. There will be five (5) group heat rounds, where every competitor will compete in each round, against every other competitor.
4505.4.3.2 Bibs for Group Heat Phase The Bibs will be changed after the qualification. The new Bib numbers for the final are the ranks from the qualification. If the right numbers are not available for the finals a set of ascending Bib numbers must be used.
4505.4.3.3 Bib Colors for the Finals For the Final, additional color Bibs are used. The main 4 colors of the bibs will be Red, Green, Blue and Yellow. The color Bibs are worn above the Bib numbers. 4505.4.3.4 Bib Color Assignment for the Final Assignment of the bibs in each heat is based upon the competitors’ qualification ranking. The best ranked competitor in the qualification is assigned the red bib and can choose the lane first. The second ranked competitor is assigned the green bib, the third ranked is assigned the blue bib and the fourth ranked is assigned the yellow bib.
4505.4.3.5 Ranking at the Finish Line Ranking in each Heat is determined by the first part of the body that crosses the finish line.
4505.4.3.6 Finish Line Camera A finish line camera (video or photo finish) must be available (see the Timing Booklet Ski Cross Set-Up Level).
4505.4.3.7 Ranking of Competitors that Did Not Finish In a case where more than one competitor does not complete the course nor cross the finish line, the rankings in that heat will be based on the location where the competitor(s) have completed the course. The competitor that has completed more gates (with both skis on) further down the course will receive the better rank.
4505.4.3.8 Tie Break Rules in Group Heats (Round Robin) In case of an unbreakable tie in a heat, all competitors will receive the same number of points.
4505.4.3.9 Tie Break Rules after Group Heats (Round Robin) In case of a tie between two (2) competitors, the competitor who had higher rank in their common heat will be ranked first. If they remain tied, the competitor with the better qualification rank will advance. In case of a tie between three (3) or more competitors, the tie will be broken based upon their qualification rank.
4505.4.3.10 Ranking of the Round Robin Group Heats Competitors will be awarded points according to their ranking in each heat: four (4) points for first place, three (3) points for second place, two (2) points for third place and one (1) point for the fourth place. Those competitor(s) who did not start (DNS) in a heat will get zero (0) points
4505.4.3.10.1 Table of Points based upon Rank in each Heat Rank Points 1st = 4 2nd = 3 3rd = 2 4th = 1 DNS = 0
4505.4.3.11 Round Robin Group Heat Intermediate Ranking After heat twenty (20), there will be an intermediate ranking from the 1st to 16th place according to the total points each competitor has scored during the group heat phase. If the competition cannot be completed, the intermediate ranking can be used as the final results.
4505.4.3.12 DNS during the Round Robin Group Heats Phase: In case of Did Not Start (DNS) competitor(s) during the group heats, the competitor(s) will not advance to the next group heat, semifinals or finals.
4505.4.3.13 Participation in the Semifinal If DNS competitor(s) cause a semifinal heat to have fewer than four (4) competitors in each heat, then the classification range of the Group Heats (9th – 16th) increases by the number of missing places in each heat to ensure four competitors per heat (e.g. if one heat in the semifinal only has three competitors, then the classification range of the Group Heats increases by one: 9th – 16th)
4505.4.3.14 Tie Break Rules during Semifinals: (Round Robin) The competitor who was first among the two tied competitors when they competed in the same heat will advance. If they remain tied, the competitor with the better qualification rank will advance. If still tied, the competitor with the best rank in the seeding list will advance.
4505.4.4 Semifinals The eight (8) top-scoring competitors from the KO or the RR format will qualify for the semifinals.
4505.4.4.1 Participations in Semifinal Competitors placed 1st, 4th, 5th and 8th in the ranking will take part in Semifinal 1. Competitors placed 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 7th in the ranking will take part in Semifinal 2. See 4506
4505.4.4.2 Participations in Small and Big Final The first (1st) and second (2nd) ranked competitors in each Semifinal will qualify for the Big Final. The third (3rd) and fourth (4th) ranked competitors in each semifinal will qualify for the Small Final.
4505.4.4.3 Tie Break Rules in the Finals: (Round Robin) In case of an unbreakable tie in the Big Final or in the Small Final, they will remain tied.
4505.4.5 Final Ranking for Ski Cross in Group Heat Format (Round Robin) (RR)
Ranking of the fifth (5th) to eighth (8th) in the final ranking will be according to the results of the Small Final. Ranking first (1st) to fourth (4th) in the final ranking will be according to the result of the Big Final. If the Small Final is not completed, losers of the semifinals are ranked first by their placing (3rd, 4th) then according to their qualification rank within their group. Ranking nine (9) to sixteen (16) in the final classification will be according to the result in the group heats. The reminder competitors will be ranked according to their qualification rank.
4505.4.5.1 Cancellation of Final If the competition is cancelled within the Group Heat Phase, all competitors will be ranked according the qualification times.
4506 Ski Cross Finals Pairings / Brackets Pairings for the Finals will be according to the following for the Knockout (KO) Format and Group Heat Format (RR):
4506.1 KO Bracket for 1 heat / 4 competitors, 4 per Heat
Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib Heat # 1st position 2nd position 3rd position 4th position 1 1 2 3 4
4506.2 KO Bracket for 1 heat / 6 competitors, 6 per heat
Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib White Bib Black Bib Heat # 1st Position 2nd Position 3rd Position 4th Position 5th Position 6th Position 1 1 2 3 4 5 6
4506.3 KO and RR Bracket for 2 heats / 8 competitors, 4 per Heat
Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib Heat # 1st position 2nd position 3rd position 4th position 1 1 4 5 8 2 2 3 6 7
4506.4 KO Bracket for 2 heats / 12 competitors, 6 per heat
Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib White Bib Black Bib Heat # 1st Position 2nd Position 3rd Position 4th Position 5th Position 6th Position 1 1 4 5 8 9 12 2 2 3 6 7 10 11
4506.5 KO Bracket for 4 heats / 16 competitors, 4 per heat
Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib Heat # 1st position 2nd position 3rd position 4th position 1 1 8 9 16 2 4 5 12 13 3 3 6 11 14 4 2 7 10 15
4506.6 KO Bracket for 4 heats / 24 competitors, 6 per heat
Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib White Bib Black Bib Heat st nd rd th th th 1 position 2 position 3 position 4 position 5 position 6 position 1 1 8 9 16 17 24 2 4 5 12 13 20 21 3 3 6 11 14 19 22 4 2 7 10 15 18 23
4506.7 KO Bracket for 8 heats / 32 competitors, 4 per heat
Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib Heat # 1st position 2nd position 3rd position 4th position 1 1 16 17 32 2 8 9 24 25 3 5 12 21 28 4 4 13 20 29 5 3 14 19 30 6 6 11 22 27 7 7 10 23 26 8 2 15 18 31
4506.8 KO Bracket for 8 heats / 48 competitors, 6 per heat
Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib White Bib Black Bib Heat st nd rd th th th 1 position 2 position 3 position 4 position 5 position 6 position 1 1 16 17 32 33 48 2 8 9 24 25 40 41 3 5 12 21 28 37 44 4 4 13 20 29 36 45 5 3 14 19 30 35 46 6 6 11 22 27 38 43 7 7 10 23 26 39 42 8 2 15 18 31 34 47
4506.9 KO Bracket for 16 heats / 64 competitors, 4 per heat
Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib Heat # 1st position 2nd position 3rd position 4th position 1 1 32 33 64 2 16 17 48 49 3 9 24 41 56 4 8 25 40 57 5 5 28 37 60 6 12 21 44 53 7 13 20 45 52 8 4 29 36 61 9 3 30 35 62 10 14 19 46 51 11 11 22 43 54 12 6 27 38 59 13 7 26 39 58 14 10 23 42 55 15 15 18 47 50 16 2 31 34 63
4506.10 KO Bracket for 16 heats / 96 competitors, 6 per heat
Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib White Bib Black Bib Heat # 1st Position 2nd Position 3rd Position 4th Position 5th Position 6th Position 1 1 32 33 64 65 96 2 16 17 48 49 80 81 3 9 24 41 56 73 88 4 8 25 40 57 72 89 5 5 28 37 60 69 92 6 12 21 44 53 76 85 7 13 20 45 52 77 84 8 4 29 36 61 68 93 9 3 30 35 62 67 94 10 14 19 46 51 78 83 11 11 22 43 54 75 86 12 6 27 38 59 70 91 13 7 26 39 58 71 90 14 10 23 42 55 74 87 15 15 18 47 50 79 82 16 2 31 34 63 66 95
4506.11 KO Bracket for 32 heats / 128 competitors, 4 per heat
Red Bib Green Bib Blue Bib Yellow Bib Heat # 1st Position 2nd Position 3rd Position 4th Position 1 1 64 65 128 2 32 33 96 97 3 17 48 81 112 4 16 49 80 113 5 9 56 73 120 6 24 41 88 105 7 25 40 89 104 8 8 57 72 121 9 5 60 69 124 10 28 37 92 101 11 21 44 85 108 12 12 53 76 117 13 13 52 77 116 14 20 45 84 109 15 29 36 93 100 16 4 61 68 125 17 3 62 67 126 18 30 35 94 99 19 19 46 83 110 20 14 51 78 115 21 11 54 75 118 22 22 43 86 107 23 27 38 91 102 24 6 59 70 123 25 7 58 71 122 26 26 39 90 103 27 23 42 87 106 28 10 55 74 119 29 15 50 79 114 30 18 47 82 111 31 31 34 95 98 32 2 63 66 127
4506.12 Round Robin Group Heat Seeding Table Pairings for the Intermediate phase will be according to the following for the Group Heat Format:
Group Heat Bib Assignment per Group Heat Red Green Blue Yellow 1 1 1 2 3 4 2 5 6 7 8 3 9 10 11 12 4 13 14 15 16 2 5 1 5 9 13 6 2 6 10 14 7 3 7 11 15 8 4 8 12 16 3 9 1 6 11 16 10 2 5 12 15 11 3 8 9 14 12 4 7 10 13 4 13 1 7 12 14 14 2 8 11 13 15 3 5 10 16 16 4 6 9 15 5 17 1 8 10 15 18 2 7 9 16 19 3 6 12 13 20 4 5 11 14
Supported Cross S/C (4506.11 new table shall go for Council Approval)
No. 38
Nation: SX AG Agenda Item: ICR Rule Number: 4508.2.3
Proposal: add a card system for unsportsmanlike skiing in Ski Cross heats
4508 Contact
4508.2.3 …..
Card System Ski Cross:
Slowing Disbalancing Crashing Forcing out of Blocking on the course straight Action by hands (RED) (RED) (RED) (RED) (RED) (pushing, pulling, holding, grabbing…) Action by body (YELLOW) (YELLOW) (RED) (RED) - (behind) Action by body (YELLOW) (YELLOW) (YELLOW) (YELLOW) - (sideways) Blocking (YELLOW) (YELLOW) (YELLOW) (YELLOW) (YELLOW) Action by Skis (kicking sideways, skiing on the back end (RED) (RED) of another YELLOW YELLOW competitor’s skis repeatedly)
(RED) ● Handled as described in 4508.2 ff (YELLOW) ● 2 warnings in one comp. lead to DIC (223.1.1)the competitor will be ranked at the end of the respective round (32 – 1/8th final; 16 – 1/4th final) Exceptions ● Verbal warning for minor actions according to the matrix is possible and has no implications on results ● At the discretion of the Jury a red card can be downgraded to a yellow card and a yellow card can be downgraded to a verbal warning.
During the finals, a system of coloured cards is used by a Jjury member or the Rrace Ddirector at the finish corral. This decision must be confirmed by the Jjury. Cards must be shown to the respective competitorskier and must be communicated directly via TV and the event speaker.
Supported Cross S/C
No. 39
Nation: SX Adv.Group Item: Suit SX Rule Number: 4511 / Equipment 6.1
Proposal: To adapt the Look & Feel and measuring of the SX Comp. Suit
Reason: ongoing process
New wording of the Rule:
6. Competition suits
6.1 Ski Cross (From Freestyle ICR Ski Cross 4511.4)
Ski suits Ski Cross suits must be two pieces; pants and a separate top. Suits worn in the Alpine events of Downhill (DH), Super-G (SG), Giant Slalom (GS), Slalom (SL) and Speed Skiing are not allowed. Suite base material shall be textile fabrics excluding rubber, neoprene, leather or vinyl like materials or fabrics. Patches of different material are allowed provided that textile fabrics shall remain, in any event, predominant. Non-protruding body protection and padding is recommended. Suit Material shall be uniform for the entire length of the leg, from waist to pant bottom. There shall be no stiffening or layering of material to create a shape or form to the pants lower cuff. Only one (1) vertical seam from the hollow of the knee to the bottom of the pant at each leg is allowed.
Non-protruding body protection and padding is recommended. Protection equipment including back protector or any other padding or body amour must be worn on the body and separate from the ski Ski Cross competition suit (outer wear). Protection and padding must not be built into the Ski Cross ski suit or attached to the Ski Cross ski suit by a zipper, Velcro velcro or any other means. Fastening devices such as elastic straps, zippers, nylon straps, buttons, snaps, velcro, one or 2 sided tape, or any other methods shall not be used to tighten the suit pantlegpant leg material closer to the body or prevent the natural fall of the clothingmake the pantlegpant leg faired or aerodynamic.
The gap in the material must be a minimum of 80mm, measured everywhere around the circumferencefrom the knee cap of each leg from the mid-thigh to the top of the ski boot and 60 mm everywhere around the elbow and the bicepto the top of the ski boot (highest point on the back side of the ski boot) and 40mm from the top of the ski boot to the bottom of the pant leg, measured on the calfsidecalf side. The vertical distance between the ski boot sole and the bottom of the pant leg, must be a maximum of 170mm.
A tolerance of two (2)2 mm (width of material) and 5 mm (pant length) (as noted on the measurement tool or actual 4mm of material) outside of the measurement regulations shall be allowed for one control. warning Warning shall be issued in this the case and announced. Each subsequent control must be within the specified regulations.
Ski Suit Measurement Method Body position and stance for taking measurements: Any competitor shall appear in full ski cross race competition wear with buckled in ski boots on. They shall stand with feet shoulder-width apart, in an upright standing position with arms relaxed at the sides and, the legs relaxed forward into the support of the cuffs of their boots. ("full Full race wear" includes all under layers and padding that is worn while competing.) The material gap shall be found everywhere at the measuring control points, without stretching or pulling the fabric apart from the underwear. The measurement shall take place before or after each qualification run, before or after each heat in the KO Final. In the case of measuring after the heat in the KO Final, the eliminated competitorcompetitors are measured prior to exiting the finish area. All competitors in the Final and Small Final heats will be measured prior to exiting the finish area and before the flower – or venue ceremony, as decided by the Jury and announced at the First Team CaptainsCaptains’ Meeting.
The material gap shall be found everywhere at the measuring control points, without stretching or pulling the fabric apart from the underwear. The measurement tool shall be certified through by the FIS Office. Supported Cross S/C TO BE SENT TO EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE AFTER APPROVAL BY SBFSFK COMMITTEE
No. 40
Nation: FIS Item: ICR Rule Number: 2705.1.3.
Proposal: Remove the “run-off” rule for potential ties on the last position that qualifies for finals in SBX and replace it with the regular tie breaking regulations for the Qualification/ Seeding.
Reason: Potential run-offs create major negative impact for the program Planning and conduction of e.g. the (TV) schedule for competitions with live television.
New wording of the Rule:
2705.1.3 Ties in Qualification for Finalists If two (2) or more competitors have the same best time, the tie will be broken by their total time of the two (2) qualification runs, In case of jam session with the total time of the best two qualification times . If there is only one qualification run or Iif they are still tied the tie will be broken using the highest current rank in the respective Cup (World Cup-/ CoC) or FIS rank whichever is better. If there is a tie by WC and FIS rank, the better FIS rank breaks the tie. This is also valid for WSC and, WJC and YOG only the FIS Ranking counts. If there is only one qualification run or one time in case of being directly qualified in cut-down format the tie will be broken accordingly. If they are still tied all the competitors will receive the same rank but the competitor with the higher bib number will be ordered first. Different in CoC, FIS, YOG and JWSC: The above tie-breaking rules do not apply to competitors who are tied for the last qualification rank of qualification run (16th / 24th ladies or 32nd / 48th men place). If two or more competitors are tied for the 16th / 24th and 32nd / 48th places, all competitors will run as many run-offs as required until the ties are broken. In this run-off format both (or more) competitors run together. This rule does not count for OWG. During OWG the run-off will be an individual run. In case of a tie, lane choice will be decided by draw at the start. If the Cut Down System is used all competitors tied on the last position of qualification run one, despite the tie breaking, will be directly qualified for the finals. The starter field for the second qualification run will be reduced accordingly.
2705.1.4.1 Ties in Qualification for Jam Session If two (2) or more competitors have the same best time, the tie will be broken by their total time of the best two (2) qualification runs.
2705.1.4.2 Ties in Qualification with “cut down system” If two (2) or more competitors have the same best time, the tie will be broken by their total time of the two (2) qualification runs. If they are still tied or in case of only one qualification run, the tie will be broken using the highest current rank in the respective Cup (WC/CoC) or FIS rank (in the FIS Points list ), whichever is better. If there is a tie by WC and FIS rank, the better FIS rank breaks the tie. This (WC or FIS rank) is also valid for WSC and OWG. For FIS level, WJC and YOG only the FIS ranking counts.
If they are still tied all the competitors will receive the same rank but the competitor with the higher bib number will be listed first. If athletes are tied on the last position of qualification run one, the tie will be broken by applying the rules specified in the previous paragraph. Despite the tie-breaking, all previously tied athletes will be directly qualified for the finals. The starter field for the second qualification run will be reduced accordingly. Different in CoC, FIS, WJC and YOG: If athletes are tied on the last position of qualification run two (16th/24th ladies or 32nd/ 48th men position), all competitors will run as many run-offs as required until the ties are broken. In this run-off format both (or more) competitors run together.
Supported Cross S/C
No 41
Nation: FIS Item: ICR Rule Number: ICR 2720.2
Proposal: For the Ladies SBX Team and any final phase that may start from a semi- finals round only we should add an extra wording to exclude this case from this rule.
Reason: This rule was established spring 2017 and makes definitely sense for finals from 16 teams onward If there is only 8 women's teams in the finals, as we currently have it in the SBX Team event for the ladies, it`s not correct if a team, that is potentially not even starting, would be ranked 8th in the final results and receive points accordingly.
New wording of the Rule: 2720.2 DNS, DIC, DNF in SBX Team Finals If a team does not start in the round of 16 or 8 it will automatically be ranked in the 16th or 8th position. If two or more teams do not start, the DNS teams will be ranked 16/15th or 8/7th according to their seeding position and so on with 3 or more DNS teams. Order of placing: DNF (sports disqualification) to be ranked 4th – last place in the heat according to the qualification time. If two teams are DNF they will be ranked last in their heat according to rule 2706.7.13 (ranking of competitors that Do Not Finish),DNS to be listed after all 4th ranked teams. DIC (Intentional Contact, etc.) to be listed last at the end of the 4th ranked teams before the DNS teams. A team which does not start in the 1st round will appear as DNS on the result list A team which did not start (DNS) in the semi finals is allowed to start in the small finals. If the first round of a team event competition consists of the semifinals phase already (8 teams only) a team that does not start will appear as DNS on the result list
Supported Cross S/C
No 42
Nation: FIS Item: ICR Rule Number: 2716.3
Proposal: To go back to the original team event regulations for the teams eligibility. The teams can enter any eligible athlete into their qualified nation teams. Only the nation teams will accumulate and receive cup points, not the individual competitor.
Reason: After the last season there were several negative aspects detected caused by the new rule. For example if two top athletes formed one nation team, in case of an injury the second teammate the team could not accumulate WC points for this team any longer and had to start from zero.
New wording of the Rule:
2716.3 Teams eligibility Once the nation teams’ qualification and seeding is determined, each nation can field any eligible competitor (*) into their team, although each competitor is only eligible to compete on one team. Nations must declare which competitor will comprise each team at the seed meeting for the competition start. Similar to regular SBX, the lane choice is determined by each nation’s team seed, within each heat. Before the start of each heat the nNations determine by themselves which teammate will run 1st and 2nd. Similar to regular SBX, lane choice is determined by each nation team seed, within each heat. Teams will declare which teammate will run 1st after the teams have declared lane choice. e.g. the lLane choice will be declared in the following order:; seed 1, seed 2, seed 3, seed 4, and then teammate running order will be declared in the following order:; seed 4, seed 3, seed 2, seed 1.
* Qualification ficiation requirements are according to the necessary minimum FIS points for participation in a individualsingle SBX at the respective level of event (e.g. WC minimum 50 FIS points). Furthermore all participants have to be entered as a part of their nation’s regular quota for SBX.
12.2 Winners of the events The winners of the 8 events shall be honored as "Winner of the Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom,. Parallel Slalom, Halfpipe, Snowboard Cross, Big Air, Slopestyle, Parallel Team* or Snowboard Cross Team** FIS World Cup***.
* Teams will be listed by nation (i.e.g.: USA 1, (name/name), AUT 1 (name/name, AUT 2 (name/name)). A nation team can only accumulate World Cup points for one combination of two named athletes during the season. Whenever a nation team is ranked once within the season, it cannot be changed for the accumulation of World Cup points. An athlete can only be on the event podium once. ** Teams will be listed by nation (e.g. USA 1, (name/name), AUT 1 (name/name, AUT 2 (name/name)) ***There has to be a A minimum of 3 counting competitions mustto be conducted completed for that an event title and trophy towill be awarded.
Supported Cross S/C
No 43
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX Team) Rule Number: 2715
Proposal: The use of transponders or similar equipment can be obligational.
Reason: To test and therefore guarantee the correct function of the technical set up for the athlete identification. To enable for more data that can be used to promote the sport and make the training results more valuable. To provide additional course information for teams and the Jury. New wording of the Rule:
2715 Inspection/Training The competitors are allowed to inspect the course by slowly sliding down through or alongside the course. Inspection times are at the discretion of the Competition Jury but should be a minimum of 15 minutes. Competitors must visibly wear their start numbers and their helmets. At least one training run prior to the actual competition is mandatory normally the training session should be 1–2 hours in length and if possible should be held the day before the actual competition (under certain mitigating circumstances the competition Jury may decide other possibilities). The Jury may announce at the teams’ captain meeting if the use of transponders for the purpose of recording competitors’ times and/or finishing positions is mandatory during inspection, training and competition. In this case competitors who do not comply shall not be permitted to participate.
Supported Cross S/C
No 44
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2705
Proposal: The use of transponders or similar equipment can be obligational.
Reason: To test and therefore guarantee the correct function of the technical set up for the athlete identification. To enable for more data that can be used to promote the sport and make the training results more valuable. To provide additional course information for teams and the Jury.
New wording of the Rule:
2705 Inspection/Training The competitors are allowed to inspect the course by slowly sliding down through or alongside the course. Inspection times are at the discretion of the Competition Jury but should be a minimum of 15 minutes. Competitors must visibly wear their start numbers and their helmets. At least one training run prior to the actual competition is mandatory normally the training session should be 1–2 hours in length and if possible should be held the day before the actual competition (under certain mitigating circumstances the competition Jury may decide other possibilities). The Jury may announce at the teams’ captain meeting if the use of transponders for the purpose of recording competitors’ times and/or finishing positions is mandatory during inspection, training and competition. In this case competitors who do not comply shall not be permitted to participate.
Supported Cross S/C
No 45
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2705.1
Proposal: To simplify some wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones.
Reason: Cleaner, reduced and easier to understand rule book for FIS officials, but so other users like media, fans and followers.
New wording of the Rule:
2705.1 Qualification
2705.1.1 Timed runs are used to qualify competitors for the finals. For FIS competitions an additional format with a seeding process for finals can be conducted, instead of timed runs (see rule 2705.1.4) 2705.1.2 There are Four (4) timed qualification formats. a) Qualification – One Run -- All competitors take one (1) timed run.
b) Qualification – Two Runs – All competitors take two (2) timed runs, – the best time, one (1) run out of two runs timed runs determines the qualification ranking.
Competitors who did not start (DNS) or did not finish (DNF) or were disqualified DSQ in qualification run one (1) can participate in qualification run two (2).
The start list for the second run will be same as in first run except for the first 16 competitors, who will start in the reverse order of run one.
c) Qualification – Two timed Runs in “Cut Down System” - From Qualification run 1, the top 50% of the final seeding bracket positions will be ranked by time. (e.g. brackets 48 men:, 24 are qualified after 1st. run, brackets 24 ladies, 12 are qualified after 1st. run) - Only the athletes not qualified from qualification run 1 will take a 2nd qualification run. - The sStart order for the 2nd qualification run will be the same start order as forof the 1st qualification run reduced by taken out the already qualified competitorsathletes. - The best qualification run of the two counts for the remaining competitorsathletes
d) Jam Session (Formula 1) Qualification – -unlimited runs d) Aall competitors have unlimited runs in a fixed time period – the best time one (1) run out of theise timed runs determines the qualification ranking. Start order: Seeding in each system, depending on number of starters. Maximum 64 competitors per heat.
Supported Cross S/C
No 46
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2705.1.2.1
Proposal: To simplify some wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones. To exclude the possibility that in case the qualifications finals field size exceeds the starter field, e.g. due to participation numbers or quota restriction, a competitor without a valid qualification time cannot participate in the finals.
Reason: Cleaner, reduced and easier to understand rule book for FIS officials, but also other users like media, fans and followers. More fair and transparent rule for finals participation and sportive correct results.
New wording of the Rule:
2705.1.2.1 For the 2nd qualification run (regular 2 Run Format with all to 2nd Run) the top 16 competitor - both men and ladies will start in reverse order compared to the 1st qualification run. Competitors with start numbers 17 and higher will keep the same start position for the 2nd qualification run. In case of any two run format, including the cut down system, competitors who did not finish (DNF) in qualification run one can participate in qualification run two. Competitors who did not start (DNS) in qualification run one are not permitted to start in the second run. Only competitors with a valid timed result in the qualification phase can advance to final phase; does not apply for a seeding phase.
Supported Cross S/C
No 47 DELETED
No 48
Nation: FIS Item: ICR Rule Number: 2705.1.4
Proposal: Rule precisions
Reason: Some missing specifications to clarify special cases in particular format variations for SBX qualifications and clarifying the basic principle of “no start no ranking”.
New wording of the Rule:
2705.1.4 No Qualification – Seeding format ed groups without timed runs The competitors will be seeded according to their actual FIS or Cup points standing. In FIS WC (SBX) competitions, the competitors will be seeded using their current World Cup or FIS Points, whichever are higher.
For CoC competitions, CoC or FIS points will be used, whichever are higher. In the OWG, WSC and WC competitions this format may work as an alternative in extraordinary conditions only and the competitors should be seeded using the current World Cup or FIS Points, whichever are higher.
Is the field bigger than 64 (or 32), qualification Heats can be done. The Jury will decide on the number of competitors who will have to pass the qualification Heats. The Jury will announce at the TC-Meeting: - Number of competitors who have to do qualification - Number of qualified competitors - If necessary number of rounds - Number of Heats including number of qualified competitors per Heat
Competitors who do not start in the first competition phase are not ranked in the final results.
Supported Cross S/C
No 49 DELETED
No 150
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2705 .2.2/2.3
Proposal: Rule precision in terms of wording necessary due to misleading rule description and in general reduces the paragraphs to the necessary ones. Better description of photo finish steps for decision making and camera requirements.
Reason: Easier to understand rule book for FIS officials, but also other users like media, fans and followers.
New wording of the Rule:
2705.2.2 Single Knockout format SBX will be run according to a single knockout format. 2705.2.3 The first 3 competitors (6 riders per heat) or first two 2 competitors (4 competitors per heat) advance from phaseround to phaseround as determined by their place of finish in each heat. Place of finish is determined by the first part of the body or Snowboard that crosses the finish line. Whenever possible, A a finish line camera (video or photo finish) mustshould be available. SeeTiming Booklet (Cross set-up level). Ties after reviewing the photo-finish will be broken by the qualification phase rank or the seeding position; in the small final or in the big final the competitors will remain tied.In case of a tie, at the finish line, such tie(s) will be broken after reviewing if available the photo- finish presentation If a tie still exists, the competitors concerned will be ranked according to the fastest qualification time. In the case where the same qualification time exists (best time out of two runs), the tie will be broken by using the total time of both qualification runs. If a tie still exists, the competitor with the higher bib number (based upon qualifying time) will be scored as first.
Supported by Cross S/C
No 151
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2705.2. 4/ 5
Proposal: To simplify some wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones.
Reason: Cleaner, reduced and easier to understand rule book for FIS officials, but also other users like media, fans and followers. New wording of the Rule:
2705.2.4 Ranking of Competitors that are not advancing The competitors who do not advance in 1/8 finals heats to the next phase will be grouped according to their placing in the heat and then ranked within that group according to their qualification rank or seeding position. In any case a competitor who has qualified for a certain group (1/8 final, 1/4 final, etc.) will remain in this group and be ranked there. For example: Once a competitor is qualified for top 16 they will remain for scoring purposes in the top 16 group.
2705.2.5 If two (2) or more competitors do not finish or are disqualified (pushing, holding, missing a gate etc.) they will be ranked according to the length of the course finished – determined by the number of gate negotiated. If two (2) or more competitors do not finish the course, stop or fall or were disqualified at the same gate, the qualification rank or seeding position will be utilized to determine their position at the end of the heat.
Supported Cross S/C
No 152
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2706.1-4
Proposal: To simplify some wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones. Rule precision for OWG format and limited quota (2706.5 remains, no changes!)
Reason: Cleaner, reduced and easier to understand rule book for FIS officials, but also other users like media, fans and followers. Missing OWG special bracket quota 40 maximum for men`s.
New wording of the Rule:
2706 SBX Finals Parings Pairings for the finals will be according to the following:
2706.1 FINALS Ranking for 8 heats/4 per heat (32) MEN st nd rd th Heat # 1 position 2 position 3 position 4 position 1 1 16 17 32 2 8 9 24 25 3 5 12 21 28 4 4 13 20 29 5 3 14 19 30 6 6 11 22 27 7 7 10 23 26 8 2 15 18 31
2706.2 Ranking for 4 heats/4 per heat (16) LADIES
st nd rd th Heat # 1 position 2 position 3 position 4 position 1 1 8 9 16 2 4 5 12 13 3 3 6 11 14 4 2 7 10 15
2706.2.1 2 heats/4 per heat (8)
st nd rd th Heat # 1 position 2 position 3 position 4 position 1 1 4 5 8 2 2 3 6 7
2706.3 Ranking for 8 heats/per heat (48) MEN
Heat # 1stposition 2ndpositio 3rdposition 4thposition 5thposition 6thposition 1 1 16n 17 32 33 48 2 8 9 24 25 40 41 3 5 12 21 28 37 44 4 4 13 20 29 36 45 5 3 14 19 30 35 46 6 6 11 22 27 38 43 7 7 10 23 26 39 42 8 2 15 18 31 34 47
2706.3.1 Heats of 6 per heat except the first phase (finals field of 40, Olympic Winter Games)
Heat # 1stposition 2ndposition 3rdposition 4thposition 5thposition 1 1 16 17 25 40 2 8 9 24 32 33 3 5 12 21 29 36 4 4 13 20 28 37 5 3 14 19 27 38 6 6 11 22 30 35 7 7 10 23 31 34 8 2 15 18 26 39
2706.4 Ranking for 4 heats/6 per heat (24) LADIES
Heat # 1stposition 2ndpositio 3rdposition 4thposition 5thposition 6thposition 1 1 n8 9 16 17 24 2 4 5 12 13 20 21 3 3 6 11 14 19 22 4 2 7 10 15 18 23
Supported Cross S/C
No 153 WITHDRAWN
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2706.7.3
Proposal: To simplify some wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones.
Reason: Cleaner, reduced and easier to understand rule book for FIS officials, but also other users like media, fans and followers.
New wording of the Rule:
2707.3 Choice of Starting lane The order of choice forof the starting lane, during each heat is based upon the qualification ranking (time)or seeding position. First ranked competitor from the qualifications can chose their lane, with the second fastest the next lane and so on. A missed start is considered a disqualification / sanction. It is the competitors responsibility to arrive at the start in time to compete (see rule 2022). WITHDRAWN
No 154
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2710
Proposal: To simplify some wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones.
Reason: Cleaner, reduced and easier to understand rule book for FIS officials, but also other users like media, fans and followers.
New wording of the Rule:
2710 Final Ranking
2710.1 Six Person Format Competitors 1 to 6 are ranked according to their place of finish in the big final heat. Competitors 7-12 are ranked according to their place of finish in the small final heatconsolation round. All remaining competitors’ are ranked according to the round they go out in (e.g. quarter finals) Within eachthe round they are ranked first by their placing (4th, 5th, 6th) and then by their qualification ranks times or seeding positions within that group (example: all 4th place finishers in the quarter final would be ranked, according to their qualification ranks times, ahead of all 5th places finishers; and all 5th place finishers would similarly be ranked ahead of all 6th place finishers)
2710.2 Four Person Format Competitors 1 to 4 are ranked according to their place of finish in the big final heat. Competitors 5 to 8 are ranked according to their place of finish in the small final heatconsolation round. Within eachthe round they are ranked first by their placing (3rd, 4th) and then by their qualification rankstimes or seeding positions within that group (example: all 3rd place finishers in the quarter final would be ranked, according to their qualification rankstimes, ahead of all 4th place finishers).
Supported Cross S/C
No 155
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2717.3
Proposal: To correct some rule wording and harmonize with SX wording.
Reason: Cleaner, reduced and easier to understand rule book for FIS officials, but also other users like media, fans and followers.
New wording of the Rule:
2717.3 Start Stop In the case of a crash while the 1st teammates are on the course, where the crashed competitor(s) remain in an unsafe position on course, it may be necessary to stop a heat before the gates of the 2nd teammates open. In this instance the results of only the 1st teammates will stand for that heat. In the case where there is only one finisher, then the one team whose`s 1st teammate finished advances. Once the course has been safely cleared the other remaining teams 2nd teammates will compete with all gates opening at the same time to see which team advances 2nd. A team which has been disqualified did not finish cannot continue to participate. A start stop during a SBX team event should only be given by the Race Director who should therefore have clear visibility of the course. Only if the start gate can be opened respecting the time delays crossing the finish line (e.g. WC), or by a maximum penalty time: In the case that one or more athletes finished the 1st run and the start has been stopped before any of the 2nd teammates gates were opened, the 2nd teammate’s heat will get started, once the course has been safely cleared, with the respective time delay or the maximum penalty time. The penalty time is calculated by taking 3% of the average of the best individual race qualification per discipline per gender, with a maximum of three (3) seconds (e.g. (1:04 + 1:02 + 0:56 + 0:58) / 4 = 60 sec * 3% = 1.8 sec). If there is no individual race time as a reference this calculation result has to be estimated and confirmed by the race jury.
Supported Cross S/C
No 156
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2720.1/2
Proposal: To simplify and re order the rule wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones.
Reason: Cleaner, reduced and easier to understand rule book for FIS officials, but also other users like media, fans and followers. Paragraph moving to 2705.2.7
New wording of the Rule:
2720 Final Ranking
2720.1 Four person format Teams 1-4 are ranked according to their place of finish in the big final heat. Teams 5-8 are ranked according to their place of finish in the consolation roundsmall final. Within the round they are ranked first by their placing (3rd, 4th) and then by their seeding position within that group (example: all 3rd place finishers in the quarter final would be ranked, according to their seeding position, ahead of all 4th place finishers).
Supported Cross S/C
No 157
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2708.1/ 2708.2
Proposal: To implement a “card system” for sanctions in SBX. To precise the existing rule wording for intentional contact.
Reason: To harmonize with the SX “card system” for sanctions. The existing verbal warning and disqualification system is not in all aspects transparent and consistent enough in regards to the potential sanction consequences for the competitors.
New wording of the Rule:
2708.1 Contact Intentional contact by pushing, pulling, positioning an arm in front of another competitor to avoid being passed or other means which causes another competitor to slow down, fall or exit the course is not allowed. Blocking, by intentional movements of the body or an abrupt and radical changing of the actual riding line for blocking reasons is also not permitted. Any of the described intentional contacts will cause a automatic disqualification sanction. Unavoidable "casual contact" may be acceptable. All contact infractions will be at the discretion of the course Judges and competition Jury.
2708.2 Handling of Disqualifications / Sanctions caused by intentional contact If there is an competitor infraction is sanctioned due to a violation of rule 2708 (intentional contact) the competitor will be sanctioned according to the Card System. may ,
The color of the card and its related sanction will depend on
a) gaining advantage for the offender b) intentional fault or unsportsmanlike behaviour c) the related consequences of the action. Yellow Card/RRY: warning only. Two yellow cards during the same competition is leading automatically to a red card. WC: the yellow cards remain with the competitor. Three yellow cards will lead automatically to a red card.
Red Card/DQR: theycompetitor will be automatically ranked as last in their heat and listed as DQRIC in the result list. All other competitors, even if they are victims of this intentional contact, will be ranked as they came into the finish. WC: three yellow cards in one season is leading to a suspension for the next WC race.
Black Card/DQB: competitor will be disqualified from the current race and not be ranked. DQB leads automatically to at least one suspension from future competitions.
No re-runs will be conducted in SBX in cases of intentional contact(s). Re-runs will only be considered by the Jury in the case of force majeure or if the competitor(s) were interfered with by other persons or circumstance outside of that presented by fellow competitors in that heat.
Sanction Principle Supported (for ZRH define with card or not and further details)
No 158
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2709.1
Proposal: To precise the wording for protests in SBX.
Reason: It was still not clear enough that any protest in between the heats to any of the officials has to been addressed as soon as possible, especially concerning protests in the finish area, which have to occur as soon as possible after an athlete crosses the finish line.
New wording of the Rule:
2709.1 Report of Protests Disqualification / Sanctions will be announced and/or posted immediately after each heat at a designated area at the bottom and/or top of the course. All protests must be reported as soon as possible to the Chief of Finish and or another Jury member or to a jury appointed person (which is announced at the Team Captains meeting) and at the latest before the next heat begins. Protests received after this time will not be accepted. A competitor does not need to stop their run and/or raise their hand if they think that they have been interfered with by another competitor in order to have the right to protest Protests need not be in writing but all other ICR rules for protests will apply. The protest fee must be paid at or before the conclusion of the competition.
Supported Cross S/C
No 159
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (SBX) Rule Number: 2709.2
Proposal: To further define the rule for interference in the SBX for special circumstances.
Reason: There may be special circumstances where an interference according to the existing rules and with the consequence of a re-run for the entire heat would not apply. Especially if there is athletes that are clearly finishing the course ahead of the situation where the interference for any of the remaining competitors occurred and at a moment where those could not have passed the leading athletes any more.
New wording of the Rule:
2709.2 Interference If a competitor is disqualified /sanctioned because of intentional contact, they will be automatically ranked as last in their heat and listed as DIC in the result list. All other competitors, even if they are victims of this intentional contact, will be ranked as they came into the finish.
No re-runs will be conducted in SBX in cases of intentional contact(s). Re-runs will only be considered by the Jury in the case of force majeure or if the competitor(s) were interfered with by other persons or circumstances from outside. of that presented by fellow competitors in that heat.A rerun may only be considered if the interfered competitor potentially would still have had the chance to advance. The number of starters for the rerun depends on the race situation when the interference occurred. e.g. if there were two athletes clearly leading the heat from top to bottom those two will not have to rerun the heat.
If a competitor misses a gate due to interference and clearly does not gain any advantage this action may not be considered as a “did not finish”.
Supported Cross S/C
No. 50
Nation: J SB&FK WG Item: Rule Number: 2006.7
Proposal: In line with present systems
New wording of the Rule:
2006.7.2 For FIS World Cup, FIS Snowboard Junior World Championships and all other International competitions there will be a minimum of 76 Judges: - A minimum of 65 Scoring Judges - 1 Head Judge
In special cases at International competitions – CoOC and lower level FIS -– a minimum of 1 Hhead Jjudge + 3 or 4 scoring Judges can be allowed (exceptions can be made only by FIS).
Supported P&P S/C
No. 52
Nation: J SB&FK WG Item: Video Judging (HP, SS and SS) Rule Number: 2006.9
Proposal: Tools for judging Snowboard & Freeski
Reason: As judges, all tools available must be used to secure the more accurate rankings
New wording of the Rule:
2006.9 Judges Stand –Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air
2006.9.1 The minimum size of the judges stand should be 5 meters by 2,5 meters ( for WC, WSC and OWG it should be 5 by 6 meters). The judges viewing area should be constructed to provide enough room for the appropriate number of officials and to provide room for viewing and the proper amenities for the operation of the competition.
For Halfpipe: The Judges’ stand must be at the bottom of the Halfpipe unless Video judging is used and in this case the Jjudge’s stand can be anywhere.
For Slopestyle: If video judging is used, the Jjudges’ Sstand can be any-where. If video judging is not used, the judges stand needs to be elevated to give the best possible view of the complete Slopestyle course. If this is not possible, then a second judges stand should be constructed and the judging crew will need to be increased to be able to view the entire Slopestyle course.
For Big Air: If video judging is used, the judges stand can be any-where. If video judging is not used, the judges stand should be on the side or 45 degrees to the jump with a good view of the in-run, take-off and landing. The Judges area should be fenced and closed off to competitors as well as spectators.
3006.1 Video judging
In upper level FIS competitions (OWG, WSC, WC, YOG and WJC) there will be the use of video judging for Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air .Video feed can be used as help for judges or it can be used as the only feed for judges. Therefore, a minimum of 2 big screens in the judges stand and feeds from TV production will be required. This feed should cover the entire course with consistency, adequate technical images (athletes entire run including in-run, rails, airtime, landing, similar pictures etc.). Take-offs and landings of all features must be visible on video feed. The entire trick should be displayed as a continuous shot and not cut in middle. For Halfpipe, bottom camera isolated feed is preferred.
3006.1 Video judging In upper level FIS competitions (OWG, WSC, WC, JOWG, JWSC) there will be video judging. Therefore minimum 2 big screens in the judges stand and feed from TV production is required, that covers the entire course with consistence, adequate technical images (athletes entire run including in-run, rails, airtime, landing, similar pictures etc.)
Supported by P&P S/C
No. 53
Nation: NZL Item: Final result from Qualifying Rule Number: ICR 2605
“Execution of a Halfpipe”, 3004 “Execution of the Slopestyle”, (applicable to Big Air also). The detail on the ranking, points and prize money would also be a change to Freeski who currently accept taking a final result from qualifying
Proposal: If despite best efforts it is not possible to run a finals phase, it should be possible to take results from qualifying and disperse the points and prize money.
If there is a single judging panel and one qualifying heat the qualifying results should stand as the final result. In the case of multiple heats and double-up judging, those that do not make the final should be ranked according to their score (as they usually are), those that qualify for finals should receive equal ranking depending upon their qualifying position within each heat.
Reason: To harmonize with Freeski and to provide a result, if after all efforts to run finals, weather does not allow a final phase.
New wording of the Rule:
2605 Execution of a Halfpipe The qualification run(s) is/are part of the Halfpipe competition. The official results of the qualification run shall determine the qualified competitors for the finals. The number of competitors to qualify for the finals (maximum 24 men / 12 ladies) must be announced at the Team Captains Meeting held before competition commences. Only Normally the finals shall determine the final ranking for the qualified competitors. However where it is not possible to complete a final phase, the scores from the qualifications can stand as the final result for all competitors that are qualified to the finals. In this case the announced prize money can be reduced by 50%.
The official results will include: the ranking list from the qualification run(s) the final ranking of the qualified competitors from the finals. The competition format can be alter between the knockout format and the single format. The decision is taken by the Jury and must be announced at the Team Captains meeting. If a competitor leaves the start (after the Head Judge has signified that the Judges are ready and the Starter gives the competitor a signal to start) the run will count and be Judges as such (even if the competitor stops before the first hit – no rerun or restart will be allowed. A competitor who is disqualified (DSQ) in qualification round 1 is not allowed and has no right to start in qualification round 2.
3004 Execution of the Slopestyle The qualification run(s) is/are part of the slopestyle competition. The official results of the qualification run shall determine the qualified competitors for the finals. The number of competitors to qualify for the finals (maximum 24 men / 12 ladies) must be announced at the Team Captains Meeting held before competition commences. Only Normally the finals shall determine the final ranking for the qualified competitors, However where it is not possible to complete a final phase, the scores from the qualifications can stand as the final result for all competitors that are qualified to the finals. In this case the announced prize money can be reduced by 50%. The official results will include: − the ranking list from the qualification run(s) − the final ranking of the qualified competitors from the finals. The competition format can be alter between the heat format and the single format. The decision is taken by the Jury and must be announced at the Team Captains meeting. If a competitor leaves the start (after the Head Judge has signified that the Judges are ready and the Starter gives the competitor a signal to start) the run will count and be judged as such (even if the competitor stops before the first hit – no rerun or restart will be allowed. A competitor who is disqualified (DSQ) in qualification round 1 is not allowed and has no right to start in qualification round 2.
2805 Execution of a Big Air All runs are scored in the Big Air contest unless marked as JNS “Jump Not Scored”. Since the limited field size impacts final standings the entire field of ten men and six ladies will be ranked. All other competitors will be ranked according to their highest score of the two elimination round jumps.
Normally the finals shall determine the final ranking for the qualified competitors, However where it is not possible to complete a final phase, the scores from the qualifications can stand as the final result for all competitors that are qualified to the finals. In this case the announced prize money can be reduced by 50%.
Supported by the P&P S/C
No. 54
Nation: CAN Item: Termination of Competition Rule Number: 2605 Rule Number: 2805 Rule Number: 3004
Proposal: Use results prior to interruption in the event that the competition is cancelled
Reason: At the Mammoth WC this season we saw a major weather interruption for 2 days at the event after qualifications ran. The finals were pushed back past when most athletes and coaches had flights booked which incurred major expenses for the athletes to stay and compete in finals to help get quota spots for their country. Other athletes just left before finals, and all athletes in Semis and Finals were split on forcing the contest to run. In a decision by the jury the ski slope was able to cancel the event and take the qualification results, causing less stress and expense on the athletes, staff and organizers at the event. With the amount of travel and cost involved in chasing World Cup’s we should be taking the results prior to the interruption of an event if the event is cancelled. This way athletes still get a result, and I believe the majority of riders would be in favour of this versus not having a result at all.
New wording of the Rule:
2605 Execution of a Halfpipe The qualification run(s) is/are part of the Halfpipe competition. The official results of the qualification run shall determine the qualified competitors for the finals. The number of competitors to qualify for the finals (maximum 24 men / 12 ladies) must be announced at the Team Captains Meeting held before competition commences.
Only the finals shall determine the final ranking for the qualified competitors The official results will include: the ranking list from the qualification run(s) the final ranking of the qualified competitors from the finals. The competition format can be alter between the knockout format and the single format. The decision is taken by the Jury and must be announced at the Team Captains meeting.
If a competitor leaves the start (after the Head Judge has signified that the Judges are ready and the Starter gives the competitor a signal to start) the run will count and be Judges as such (even if the competitor stops before the first hit – no rerun or restart will be allowed.
A competitor who is disqualified (DSQ) in qualification round 1 is not al- lowed and has no right to start in qualification round 2. If the Finals cannot be fully completed, the results of the Qualifications or different phases of the Final will be valid.
If the Finals does not commence Top 5 men’s riders and top 3 women’s riders from Qualification heats will be ranked as follows: o Riders ranked 1st in each heat scores will be given and equal 2nd overall. 2nd place in each heat will be given an equal 4th overall. 3rd place in each heat will be given a 6th overall. 4th place in each heat will be given an equal 8th overall. 5th place in each heat will be given an equal 10th. The rest of the field will be ranked by qualification scores and ranked accordingly. 2805 Execution of a Big Air All runs are scored in the Big Air contest unless marked as JNS “Jump Not Scored”. Since the limited field size impacts final standings the entire field of ten men and six ladies will be ranked. All other competitors will be ranked according to their highest score of the two elimination round jumps. If the Finals cannot be fully completed, the results of the Qualifications or different phases of the Final will be valid. If Finals does not commence Top 5 men’s riders and top 3 women’s riders from Qualification heats will be ranked as follows: o Riders ranked 1st in each heat scores will be given and equal 2nd overall. 2nd place in each heat will be given an equal 4th overall. 3rd place in each heat will be given a 6th overall. 4th place in each heat will be given an equal 8th overall. 5th place in each heat will be given an equal 10th. The rest of the field will be ranked by qualification scores and ranked accordingly.
3004 Execution of the Slopestyle The qualification run(s) is/are part of the slopestyle competition. The official results of the qualification run shall determine the qualified competitors for the finals. The number of competitors to qualify for the fi- nals (maximum 24 men / 12 ladies) must be announced at the Team Cap- tains Meeting held before competition commences. Only the finals shall determine the final ranking for the qualified competi- tors The official results will include: − the ranking list from the qualification run(s) − the final ranking of the qualified competitors from the finals.
The competition format can be alter between the heat format and the single format. The decision is taken by the Jury and must be announced at the Team Captains meeting. If a competitor leaves the start (after the Head Judge has signified that the Judges are ready and the Starter gives the competitor a signal to start) the run will count and be judged as such (even if the competitor stops before the first hit – no rerun or restart will be allowed. A competitor who is disqualified (DSQ) in qualification round 1 is not al- lowed and has no right to start in qualification round 2. If the Finals cannot be fully completed, the results of the Qualifications or different phases of the Final will be valid. If Finals does not commence Top 5 men’s riders and top 3 women’s riders from Qualifications heats will be ranked as follows: o Riders ranked 1st in each heat scores will be given and equal 2nd overall. 2nd place in each heat will be given and equal 4th overall. 3rd place in each heat will be given a 6th overall. 4th place in each heat will be given an equal 8th overall. 5th place in each heat will be given an equal 10th. The rest of the field will be ranked by qualification scores and ranked accordingly.
SEE # 53
No. 55
Nation: NZL Item: Minimum 2-runs Rule Number: ICR 2604.3.5; and application to harmonize with Freeski
Proposal: Certainly at a major event level, (World Cup, World Championships, Olympics) the finals phase should include a minimum of two runs. If only one run is able to be completed in a finals phase due to weather, then the results from qualifying (assuming that qualifying was a best of two-run format) should stand as the final result.
Reason: One of the philosophies inherent in snowboard and freeski freestyle formats is that each competitor should get at least two opportunities to perform with the best run counting, to minimize the impact of any weather variables or other external factors on performance. With this in mind, if weather limits finals to just one run, then the weather is likely to be impacting performance and this will mean an unfair result. If weather limits finals to just one run, then the qualifying result should stand (assuming that qualifying was a best of two-run format).
New wording of the Rule:
2604.3.5 Number of Runs for Qualification and Finals In special circumstances the jury can decide to execute qualification, semifinals and / or finals in one run. For a phase to count as a result, a minimum of 2-runs must be completed
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No. 56 WITHDRAWN
Nation: J SB&FK WG Item: Rule Number: 2613
Proposal: Update Judges Criterias Snowboard Halfpipe
Reason:
New wording of the Rule:
2613 Overall Impression All judges will score the run by evaluating the run from start to finish with an overall precision. The judges evaluate the precise nature of the run in relation to maneuvers attempted, both individually and as a sequence. The overall composition of the run is very important as the judges evaluate the sequences of tricks, the amount of risk in the routine, and how the rider uses the pipe. The judges take falls, mistakes and stops into consideration and can deduct up to 25 % of the points of the run/judge for each fall/stop. (See deduction scale: 2617.2)
Judges must have a good trick knowledge. Without understanding the trick, it must be very hard to finalize a result.
As an overall impression judge you must consider (These are not in any particular order)
- Amplitude: Greater amplitude increases the risk of the trick. - Difficulty: There is more than just the number of rotations that affects the difficulty.
Judges consider:
- Switch take offs or landings - Frontside or Backside rotations, - Take offs, on heel or toe, - Different grabs - Blind landings - Hard combinations and the sequence of tricks - Different rotation axis (Longitudinal/Lateral Axis, Vertical Axis) - Alley oop
Preforming grabs can change the difficulty of the trick. Boning or tweaking can increase the difficulty and also where you grab on the board and what hand during different rotations. When preformed with amplitude and good execution, straight airs can be highly rewarded
Execution: Control should be maintained during the whole run, from start to finish. The riding should be done with good stability and fluidity. Each individual trick should be performed with full control. When an athlete decides to perform a trick, he/she should reach the position chosen and show that this is the position he/she wants. In rotations flips and different hybrids, the rotation should be done in one manoeuvre and control should be held, demonstrated in one unique movement with an equal rotational rhythm from beginning to the end. “The trick should look easy”. If the intention of a grab is done, the grab should be made on the board and not anywhere else. (boot grab, Binding grabs etc…) Preformed grab/grabs are very important in all kind of manoeuvres and a missed or weak grab will influence the judges score radical. Take offs and landings should be performed on the higher part of the halfpipe. Before landing, tricks must have been completed in preparation for landing.
Variety: When the athlete preforms the run, variety must be a key factor. Mixing different tricks into a good run. Straight airs, alley oops, air to fakies and spinning different ways: Backside/ Frontside, Left/Right, Longitudinal/Lateral Axis, Take offs and landings should be a mix of switch and normal. Grabbing the board with different grabs on different spins.
Pipe Use: The run should be performed from start to finish. Judges count the run until he/she has crossed the finish line. Take offs and landings should be performed on the higher part of the halfpipe.
Progression: By rewarding progression we help to push the sport forward. Introducing new tricks that have not been performed before
Risk taking: To preform difficult tricks earlier in the run . We want to see the athletes to push their run to its maximum but not beyond.
Combinations: To have difficult trick combinations in a row in the halfpipe instead of separating them with easier tricks
Consideration of the judges criteria: For a judge to “know” how difficult tricks and combos are, judges need to have communication with athletes and coaches to see their opinion. This item should be discussed with coaches at official coaches meetings during the season. Not at each competition. Difficulty is very individual and athletes, judges and coaches may disagree with each other when discussing difficulty scales. But judges must have a clear opinion when working on a competition what is easy and what is difficult. The main problem for the judge panel is to determine what the ideal is and what is not. To help judges in assessing a Halfpipe run, 4 key concepts are considered:
- Apmlitude – Higher preformed tricks are more difficult
- Difficulty – A good rider must be able to perform tricks that are difficult
- Variety – If the athlete can do a large number of different tricks, he/she shows a high mastery of the sport and is better than someone who can only do a limited number of maneuvers.
- Execution - each trick must be performed with ideal “execution”. This is where discrepancies in judging are often being challenged…. What is ideal execution? The answer - it’s up to the discretion of the judge, such is the nature of a judged competition. For example: one who performs a method air by barely bending his knees and just touching his board has not performed the trick in a difficult and well executed manner compared to someone who grabs his board, pulls it over his head, holds it, and straightens his legs. It’s up to the judge to make this discretion.
The discrepancies are also challenged when it comes to value of trick difficulty and amplitude. Less technical run can be scored more because of greater amplitude. Obviously, experience and observation are the keys when it comes to judging execution, difficulty and valuing the criteria’s. Therefore, we must stress the importance of judge training. If a judge isn’t properly trained, his scores will reflect it in their inaccuracy and inconsistency.
2613.2 Deduction Deductions for falls per judge will be as follows: 1 - 10 Minor: Small mistakes including flat landings, deck landings, sliding, light hand touches and other instabilities. 11 - 20 Medium: Medium mistakes including stop full, extended hand drags, heavy hand touches, light butt checks and reverts. 21 - 25 Major: Major mistakes including heavy butt checks, body checks and complete bails.
The deduction by the Judges is taken from the score that would have been given with a correct completed landing on the tricks. For example a competitor, considered to be not under control could be awarded 45 points by a Judge for the run and receive a 20 point deduction for a major landing fault, thus giving the competitor a score of 25.
WITHDRAWN
No. 57
Nation: CAN Item: BA Heat Format Qualifications Rule Number: 2804.3.2
Proposal: Best 2 of 3 jumps in Qualifications and Semi Finals
Reason: With the proposal of a new structure in SS/BA and the smaller field sizes this offers an opportunity to change the BA formats to include the best 2 of 3 jumps to count towards qualifications for Semi Finals and Finals for BA. With the proposed fields of 50 men and 30 women that will be 150 jumps for men and 90 for women. This would be relatively close to the amount of jumps with last years’ field sizes and 2 jumps in Qualifiers. This will: Show more rider versatility The more versatile, creative, and consistent riders will make it to finals Will give riders the opportunity to show they can spin in 2 different rotations Adds more strategy to the event vs. chuck and pray strategy Will showcase a mellower trick selection and save their best tricks for finals
New wording of the Rule:
2804.3.2 The seeding will be done as follows: − Number of heats will be decided by the Jury before the TC meeting, based on time and the number of entered participants in the competition. − Competitors will be ranked according to their highest ranking on the current FIS WC, CoC points list or FIS points list in Big Air. (If competitors are tied the higher points in the second category will decide their position. If they are still tied their position will be decided by draw). In FIS WC competitions the competitors can be ranked using the World Snowboard Points List instead. Which list will be utilized has to be announced prior to the Team Captains (Draw) Meeting. − If a two heat format is used, the competitors will be divided into groups of even and odd ranking as illustrated below: Heat 1: Ranking 1, 3, 5, 7 etc. Heat 2: Ranking 2, 4, 6, 8 etc. − If a three heat format is used, the competitors will be divided into groups of even and odd ranking as illustrated below: Heat 1: Ranking 1, 4, 7 etc. Heat 2: Ranking 2, 5, 8 etc. Heat 3: Ranking 3, 6, 9 etc. − Each heat will receive a warm-up period of 15-30 minutes (Subject to determination by the Jury). The two (2)three (3) qualification jumps will directly follow the applicable warm-up period with the best two (2) different jumps to count. - Different jumps are defined as follows: A different direction of approach to the jump i.e. Regular/normal stance or switch stance. A different direction of take off o FS, BS, SBS or Cab for Ladies o Clockwise and Counterclockwise for Men Straight front flips / straight back flips o Once a rider adds any rotation it becomes a different direction of take off
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No.58 ______
Nation: CAN Item: BA Heat Format Finals Rule Number: 2804.3.4
Proposal: Changing different directions of rotation to left, right, front flip and backflip in finals (men only)
Reason: This season in Big Air finals we saw a lot of riders either spinning BS/Cab or FS/SBS in both of their top 2 scoring runs. At some point when a rider is doing tricks at a 1440 and higher they start to look similar and essentially the riders are doing the same trick twice. For example, Backside 1440 and Cab 1620. This will showcase more versatility and creativity from the riders. It will also bring the level and progression of snowboarding up in all directions of rotations.
New wording of the Rule:
2804.3.4 Finals: (minimum 10 Men / minimum 6 Ladies – best 2 runs out of 3) In the finals, minimum ten (10) men and minimum six (6) ladies will have the opportunity to take two or three jumps. Only the two highest individual scores will count if three jumps are performed. If only two jumps are performed, highest individual score will count.
Start order for final jump 1: In case of two (2) heats the competitors will be seeded according to their results in the qualifications. Ranked 1st of each heat will start as last and second last in Finals based on their qualification scores. Ranked 2nd from each heat will start as third last and fourth last based on their qualification scores etc.
In case of three (3) heats the competitors will be seeded according to their results in the qualification. Ranked 1st from each heat will start at last, second last and third last based on their qualification scores. Ranked 2nd from each heat will start as fourth, fifth and sixth last based on their qualification scores.
Start order for final jump 2: The start order for final jump 2 is the same as final jump 1.
Start order for final jump 3: The number of athletes that will take a third jump can be varied according to Jury decision prior to the event. Start order will be the same order as final jump 1 and 2. Ranking: The final score of each competitor will be the two highest scores from of the 3 jumps performed. These two jumps must be different. If only two jumps are performed the highest individual score will count
Different jumps are defined as follows: - a different direction of approach to the jump i.e. regular / normal stance or switch stance. - a different direction to take off i.e. Frontside or Backside o FS, BS, SBS and Cab for Ladies o Clockwise and Counterclockwise for Men - Straight front flips / straight back flips o Once a rider adds any rotation it becomes a different direction of take off
Supported by the P&P S/C
No. 59 WITHDRAWN
Nation: J SB&FK WG Item: Rule Number: 2811
Proposal: Update Judges Criterias Snowboard Big Air
New wording of the Rule:
2811 Judging Criteria Big Air
2811.1 Overall impression (3-5 judges counting scores)
The All judges will score the trick by evaluating the trick with an overall precision. The judges evaluate the precise nature of the maneuver attempted.
The judges take falls and other mistakes into consideration and can deduct up to 30 % of the points of the run/judge for each fall/stop. (See deduction scale: 2811.2) Judges must have a good trick knowledge. Without understanding the trick, it must be very hard to finalize a result. When judging Overall Impression a judge must consider, in no particular order the following criteria: Amplitude: In Big Air, Amplitude is not just going “BIG” but landing the trick on the decided “sweet spot”. To have too much amplitude or to little amplitude in Big Air is dangerous and must also be considered by the judges. Showing good amplitude is by “popping” of the kicker and having a good trajectory in the air, not to flat. Exception is if you buttering of the kicker on purpose. Greater amplitude increases the risk of the trick.
Difficulty: Difficulty is affected by more than just the number of rotations performed. The judges will also consider the following:
-Switch take offs or landings, -Frontside or Backside rotations, -Take offs, on heel or toe, -Different grabs -Blind landings. -Big or small kickers (if there is multiple choices)
Performing grabs, boning or tweaking a trick can affect the difficulty of that trick. For example where a rider grabs the board and with which hand can have a significant impact on the difficulty of a rotation.
Execution: Control should be maintained during the whole trick, from take-off to landings. The trick should be done with good stability and fluidity. The trick should be performed with full control. When an athlete decides to perform a trick, he/she should reach the position chosen and show that this is the position he/she wants to execute. In rotations flips and different hybrids, the rotation should be done in one manoeuvre and control should be held, demonstrated in one unique movement with an equal rotational rhythm from beginning to the end. “The trick should look easy”. If the intention of a grab is done, the grab should be made on the board. (not boot grab, Binding grabs etc…) Preformed grab/grabs are very important in all kind of manoeuvres and a missed or weak grab will influence the judges score radical.
Progression: By rewarding progression we help to push the sport forward. Introducing new tricks that have not been performed before
Landing: Landing is the final part of the trick and a very important part. Landing must be done with full control and trick must have been completed. (See deduction scale: 2811.2)
Consideration For a judge to “know” how hard tricks are, judges need to have a communication with athletes and coaches to see their opinion. This item should be discussed with coaches at official coaches meetings during the season. Not at each competition. Difficulty is very individual and athletes, judges and coaches may disagree with each other when discussing difficulty scales. But judges must have a clear opinion when working on a competition what is easy and what is hard.
Deduction scale will be as follows:
1 – 9 Minor: point for minor fault: hand drag, hand touch
10 –19 Medium: points for medium fault: two hands down, reversing the trick due to instability 20– 29 Major: points for major fault: body contact with the snow 30 Huge: points for huge faults: the board is not the first thing to touch the snow
A deduction by the Judges is taken from the score that would have been given with a correct completed landing. For example a competitor, considered to be not under control in the air, could be awarded 45 points by a Judge for the trick and receive a 25 point deduction for a major landing fault, thus giving the competitor a score of 20.
WITHDRAWN
No. 60
Nation: GER Item: ICR Rule Number: 3002.5
Proposal:
Focus on more safety for the athletes. Especially at the jumps of a Slopestyle it can be very dangerous if an athlete get hit by a squall and is not able to reach the landing or is strongly affected by making his/her trick.
Reason:
During Worldcups and Olympics the experience has proved that the risk of injuries is strongly increased by wind gusts. Also the result of the contest might lead to irregular rankings. The official wind definitions (below) are according to the wind scales whereas from 8m/s on smaller trees begin to swing (5 Beaufort https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaufort_scale ).
New wording of the Rule:
3002.5 Safety considerations Other features can be built but safety consideration must always be a priority. There should be a minimum of two rescue/ first aid personnel at the start area at all times during practice and competition.
For World Cups (201.3.2), Olympic Winter Games, FIS World Ski Championships and FIS and World Junior Ski Championships (201.3.1) an indication system for wind is mandatory on or nearby every jump. The indication system must be able to see by an athlete during the inrun/setup for a jump. The indication system should be a wind dependent traffic-light system whereas the following scale will apply: Wind of <6m/s > green light 6-7m/s > yellow light >7m/s > red light
If the traffic light shows the red light, an athlete will get a rerun.
NOT SUPPORTED BY THE P&P S/C
No. 61 (Changed)
Nation: NZL Item: Qualifying Seeding Rule Number: ICR – 2606 (SB HP), 3004.2.1 (SB SS),
Proposal: Seed higher ranked athletes in the second group rather than the first group in SB and FK HP, SS and BA
Reason: Finalists (and semi-finalists) are seeded according to qualifying ranking with higher ranked athletes dropping later in the field to give them a tactical advantage. The same tactical advantage should be available to higher ranked athletes in qualifying.
New wording of the Rule: 2606 Seeding
2606.1Competitors ranked 1-16 (men and ladies) will be randomly drawn in the first seed and competitors ranked 17 through the end will be randomly drawn for the second seed. In the Heat format, seeding will be done differently (see art. 2604.3).
2606.2 For World Cup, competitors ranked 1-16 (men and ladies) will be randomly drawn in the second seed and competitors ranked 17 through the end will be randomly drawn for the first seed. In the Heat format, seeding will be done differently (see art. 2604.3).
3004.2 Competition Formats 3004.2.1 Seeding Competitors ranked on the current FIS Points List 1-16 (men and ladies) will be randomly drawn in the first second seed group and competitors ranked 17th through the end of the field will be randomly drawn for the second first seed group during the team captains meeting. In case, there are no competitors with FIS points on the start list, the entire field will be randomly drawn.
Supported for WC only The RAG analysed the proposal and came to the conclusion that there was no physical time to analyse all implications of the desired change and recommends to the SBFSFK Committee this proposal to be tabled and re-submitted with the final wording as the principle was supported by the S/C.
No. 62 WITHDRAWN
Nation: J SB&FK WG Item: SB Judges Criteria Rule Number: 3007
Proposal: Update Judges Criterias Snowboard Slopestyle
New wording of the Rule:
Judging Critera Slopestyle 3007.2 Overall Impression (3 – 5 Judges counting scores)
All judges will score the run by evaluating the run from start to finish with an overall precision. The judges evaluate the precise nature of the run in relation to maneuvers attempted, both individually and as a sequence. The overall composition of the run is very important as the judges evaluate the sequences of tricks, the amount of risk in the routine, and how the rider uses the course. The judges take falls, mistakes and stops into considerations and can deduct up to 20 % of the points of the run/judge for each fall/stop. (See deduction scale: 3007.4) Judges must have a good trick knowledge. Without understanding the trick, it must be very hard to finalize a result. When judging Overall Impression, a judge must consider, in no particular order the following criteria:
Amplitude: For Slopestyle, amplitude is not just going “BIG” on the kickers but landing the tricks on kickers at the decided “sweet spot”. To have too much or too little amplitude on kickers is dangerous and must also be considered by the judges. Showing good amplitude on kickers is by “popping” of the kicker and having a good trajectory in the air, not too flat. Exception is if you buttering of the kicker on purpose. Greater amplitude increases the risk of the trick.
Difficulty: Difficulty is affected by more than just the number of rotations performed. The judges will also consider the following:
- Switch take offs or landings - Frontside or Backside rotations - Take offs, on heel or toe - Strong Different grabs (especially on flat rotations) - Blind landings - Big or small kickers - Hard combinations and the sequence of tricks - Different rotation axis (Longitudinal/Lateral Axis, Vertical Axis) - How to get: on or off the rails? Easy or Hard way, Nr of Rotations, Easy boxes or hard kink rails,
Performing grabs, boning or tweaking a trick can affect the difficulty of that trick. For example where a rider grabs the board and with which hand can have a significant impact on the difficulty of a rotation.
Execution: Control should be maintained throughout the whole run. . The riding should be performed with stability and fluidity. Each individual trick should be performed with full control. An athlete should reach and hold the position chosen to demonstrate that this is the position he/she wants to execute. In rotations flips and different hybrids, the rotation should be done in one manoeuvre and control should be held, demonstrated in one unique movement with an equal rotational rhythm from beginning to the end. “The trick should look easy”. If the intention is to grab, the grab should be made on the board and not anywhere else. (boot grab, Binding grabs etc…). In most cases, strong grabs are a part of good execution of the trick.
Preformed grab/grabs are very important in all kind of manoeuvres and a missed or weak grab will influence the judges score radical. Approaching a rail from the side is considered better execution than approaching from a straight direction. The athlete should be balanced and locked on until the end of the rail.
Variety: Variety is a key factor in an athlete’s run. Mixing different tricks into a good run. Spinning different ways: Backside/ Frontside, Left/Right, Longitudinal/Lateral Axis, Take offs and landings should be a mix of switch and normal. Grabbing the board with different grabs on different spins.
Progression: By rewarding progression we help to push the sport forward. Introducing new tricks that have not been performed before
Combinations/Flow: Combination has a close overlap with Variety, to have good hard trick combinations between all different features in the slopestyle. The composition of the tricks must fit to be able to use the course in a proper manner. When the course allows different lines, the selection off the lines are essential. The chosen line should be fluent. Creativity will be awarded. Consideration For a judge to “know” how difficult tricks and combos are, judges need to have communication with athletes and coaches to hear their opinions. However, these matters should be discussed with coaches at official coaches meetings during the season and not at each competition. Difficulty is a very individual thing and athletes, judges and coaches may disagree with each other when discussing difficulty scales. However, judges must have a clear opinion when working on a competition what is easy and what is difficult.
3007.4 Deductions 1 – 5 Minor mistakes as: instable body during landings, possible small handtouch, using hands for stability and other instabilities.
For Section by Section judging: 1-20
6 – 15 Medium mistakes as: reverts light touch downs, heavy hand touches, body contact with snow.
For Section by Section judging: 21-60
16–20 Major mistakes as; hard touch downs, falls, complete falls.
For Section by Section judging: 61-80
The deduction by the Judges is taken from the score that would have been given with a correct completed landing on the tricks. For example a competitor, considered to be not under control could be awarded 45 points by a Judge for the run and receive a 20 point deduction for a major landing fault, thus giving the competitor a score of 25. For Controlled Reverts, depending of level of competition, deduction of points would be important. In Section by Section, on higher level, controlled reverts should be deducted with a Medium Deduction: 21-60 depending on how the controlled revert is done. This deduction should be done by Overall Judges.
WITHDRAWN
No. 63
Nation: SUI Item: ICR P&P Rule Number: New Rule
Proposal: Introduce a criteria System similar like the HP SLS, with an additional criteria Variety.
Reason: In the modern Halfpipe riding & Overall Judging it became hard for the Judges to take all Criteria in a correct balance into consideration. Judges have to focus on amplitude, execution, tricks at the same time and turn this into a correct score with all defined Criteria. There is as well quiet a big pressure to judge overall and have to take in same time care that the sport drift’s in the right direction, as many expect from the judges.
Halfpipe turned into a downhill spin competition. It has many other beautiful aspects, which are more and more losing. There are 4 ways to spin downhill, 4 ways to do Alley Op spins and 4 ways to do air to facies’, plus 4 ways to show straight airs. On top of this there are the different axis to spin and all the ways to grab which make this sport even more creative at its base. We need a way to bring more value to this aspect of the sport. Variety is a Criteria in Overall Judging, but seams not to have enough value. The modern way of HP riding in teams has brought a tendency to focus basically on how to get the biggest rotation in combination of the biggest amplitude, with a safe execution. Therefore, we nearly only see the 3 options backside, frontside and cab.
To us the only solution is a Criteria System in Halfpipe Judging based on the existing HP SLS with a separate score for Variety. The experiences from the HP SLS with 2 Judges per criteria is good, except that variety loses its value.
We are aware that introducing this proposal for 18/19 is not possible, as there are too many points to be worked out together with the judge workgroup and data service. Therefore, we would like to make the proposal to test this on some chosen Swiss events (Laax Open and EC). Like this we get more experience and win time for an exact wording and good percentage between the criteria for implementation into the rules. A decision latest in Zürich would help a proper introduction for the data responsible to fulfil the classic 4-year cycle. The final goal should be to measure over-lip-time (Airtime but only above the Lip) for Amplitude. Like this we would save 2 Judges for the future.
New wording of the Rule:
xx.x Halfpipe Criteria System: The final score of 100 Points is a combination from the 5 Criteria Execution 20%, Difficulty 20%, Variety 20%, Amplitude 20% & Overall Impression 20%. Number of Judges: Total 8 - 2 score Execution - 2 score Difficulty & Variety. Each Judge gives a scores for both Criteria. - 2 score Amplitude - 2 score Overall Impression
S/C Supports a test in lower level competition
No. 64
Nation: NZL Item: Big Air Format Rule Number: 2804.2.1 (NEW RULE)
Proposal: Add a Semi-Final rule to the Big Air format.
Reason: Allow more riders to advance through round one.
New wording of the Rule:
2804.2.1 Qualification directly to Final will be as follows: Men with one heat: top 4 ranked competitors (4). Men With two heats: top 2 ranked competitors from each heat (2+2=4) Ladies With one heat: top 4 ranked competitors (4). Ladies With two heats: top 2 ranked competitors from each heat (2+2+4)
Qualification to semi-finals will be as follows: Men with two heats: Ranking 3–8 from each heat (6+6=12) Ladies with one heat: Ranking 5–16 from that heat (12) With two heats: Ranking 3–6 from each heat (4+4=8) Competitors will receive two more jumps and both will count (different directions left and right).
Semi-finals to Finals will be as follows: Men Top 4 ranked from Semi-finals will meet Top 4 Ranked from Qualification (4+4=8) Women Top 4 ranked from Semi-finals will meet Top 4 Ranked from Qualification (4+4=8)
NZL AGREED TO REFER TO THE HARMONIZATION GROUP
N° 65
Nation: FIS Item: Freeski/Snowboard WC P&P SB WC Rule Number: 5.0 FK WC Rule Number: 4.1 For HP-SS-BA
Proposal: Give the organizers the option to provide WC accommodation at the FIS rates of 80 FCH and demand the participation fee or not provide the WC accommodation at the FIS rates of 80FCH and at the same time not be entitled to demand the participation Fee to riders.
Reason: Some organizers are OK with the actual system because teams tend to use the accommodation accordingly, other organizers whom are organizing events in period where teams are already set with apartments do not need to provide the loding as teams are already set. Still in order to fulfil the World Cup rules they need to block in advance accommodation and then freeing it in a second time with losses and huge logistical demands to satisfy ad need which is actually not used. This will help both organizers to choose which solution complies better to there situation and at the same time if not provide help teams and riders save some money and use if for the alternative accommodation solution or in a preferred way.
New wording of the Rule:
5.1.1 Resorts and Organizing Committees
Lodging, food (half board) and transportation must be guaranteed at a maximum of CHF 80 per day (max. 2 people per room/2 beds) for each competitor and official. The quotas for the payment of lodging, food are calculated on the basis of the World Cup Quotas (see point 4.2.) and at the same time require the payment of the participation fee. The organizer can offer free accommodation. In this case it is the teams’ task to provide their own meals. This is only acceptable if fully furnished apartments (ie. including kitchen facilities, bed sheets, towels, etc.) are provided. The number of competitors per country may not exceed the total quota There are restrictions for officials (coaches, doctors, team staff) and official accompanying persons:
5.1.2 BA, SS and HP organisers who choose not to provide Lodging, food (half board) and transportation at a maximum of CHF 80 per day for each competitor and official are not entitled to charge participation fees. The organiser can offer free accommodation. In this case it is the teams’ task to provide their own meals. This is only acceptable if fully furnished apartments (ie. including kitchen facilities, bed sheets, towels, etc.) are provided.
[RM3]
4. Accommodation and Payment of Expenses for Teams
4.1.1 Accommodation, Food, Transportation for Competitors and Team Officials Moguls, Aerials, Ski Cross Accommodation (half-board) and transportation on site will be charged at a maximum of CHF 50 per day per person (FIS Rate) to all competitors and team officials. The organiser has the option to supply accommodation at the rate of CHF 20 and the teams have to arrange their own meals. This is only acceptable if fully furnished apartments (i.e. including kitchen facilities, bed sheets, towels, etc.) are provided.
Ski Halfpipe, Ski Slopestyle, Big Air For Ski Halfpipe and Ski Slopestyle, a rate will be agreed between FIS and the organiser.
4.1.2 BA, SS and HP organisers who choose not to provide lodging, food (half board) and transportation at an agreed daily rate for each competitor and official are not entitled to charge participation fees. The organiser can offer free accommodation. In this case it is the teams’ task to provide their own meals. This is only acceptable if fully furnished apartments (ie. including kitchen facilities, bed sheets, towels, etc.) are provided.
Supported by the S/C
N° 66
Nation: FIS Item: Freeski/Snowboard WC P&P FK WC Rule Number: 9 SB ICR Rule Number: 2605
Proposal: If Finals will not be conducted then the non qualified competitors to finals will be ranked according to there ranking in the qualification phase. (To be discussed if according to points or rank in the case of multiple heats) Those whom qualified to finals will all be ranked according to the last possible rank of such phase. They will be awarded all the same amount of points and the same amount of prize money according to such last possible rank.
Reason: All teams continuously require that a result is awarded as a lot of money has been spent and the points are valuable. At the same time those whom have not qualified to finals would have had technically completed the competition. Why rank them all the same in the last position of the phase, because technically nobody in the final phase as proven to be better than anybody else (as not conducted) but they have qualified to the next phase so technically the can’t be worst than the last position in such phase. All last of such phase because it even equals out the drive of all finalist as all put in the same situation. Same points for such position and maybe we can think of a different split for the prize money.
Organizers whom loose the finals encounter major issues and possible looses due to the fact that a final show hasn’t happened with potential financial impact.
This system protects both Organizers and competitors in a proportional way.
2605 Execution of a Halfpipe The qualification run(s) is/are part of the Halfpipe competition. The official results of the qualification run shall determine the qualified competitors for the finals. The number of competitors to qualify for the finals (maximum 24 men / 12 ladies) must be announced at the Team Captains Meeting held before competition commences. Normally the finals shall determine the final ranking for the qualified competitors, however in special circumstances where it is not possible (despite best efforts) to run a final phase, the qualifying results can stand as the final result. The official results will include: the ranking list from the qualification run(s) the final ranking of the qualified competitors from the finals. The competition format can be alter between the knockout format and the single format. The decision is taken by the Jury and must be announced at the Team Captains meeting. If a competitor leaves the start (after the Head Judge has signified that the Judges are ready and the Starter gives the competitor a signal to start) the run will count and be Judges as such (even if the competitor stops before the first hit – no rerun or restart will be allowed. A competitor who is disqualified (DSQ) in qualification round 1 is not allowed and has no right to start in qualification round 2.
In the event that a finals phase or a semi finals phase cannot be completed, those that did not qualify for finals are ranked according to their score in the qualifications. Those that did qualify for finals are ranked according to the last position available in the next phase where they ought to compete in. Points and eventual prize money will be given out according to that assigned ranking.
3004 Execution of the Slopestyle The qualification run(s) is/are part of the slopestyle competition. The official results of the qualification run shall determine the qualified competitors for the finals. The number of competitors to qualify for the finals (maximum 24 men / 12 ladies) must be announced at the Team Captains Meeting held before competition commences. Normally the finals shall determine the final ranking for the qualified competitors, however in special circumstances where it is not possible (despite best efforts) to complete a final phase, the qualifying results can stand as the final result The official results will include: − the ranking list from the qualification run(s) − the final ranking of the qualified competitors from the finals. The competition format can be alter between the heat format and the single format. The decision is taken by the Jury and must be announced at the Team Captains meeting. If a competitor leaves the start (after the Head Judge has signified that the Judges are ready and the Starter gives the competitor a signal to start) the run will count and be judged as such (even if the competitor stops before the first hit – no rerun or restart will be allowed. A competitor who is disqualified (DSQ) in qualification round 1 is not allowed and has no right to start in qualification round 2.
In the event that a finals phase or a semi finals phase cannot be completed, those that did not qualify for finals are ranked according to their score in the qualifications. Those that did qualify for finals are ranked according to the last position available in the next phase where they ought to compete in. Points and eventual prize money will be given out according to that assigned ranking.
3060.2.4 Interruption of Competition If there is an interruption of a competition, the competition should be resumed when conditions warrant. The results completed before the interruption will remain valid if it is possible to complete the competition on the same day. Otherwise, the results prior to the interruption will be cancelled except if the Qualifications or some phases or rounds of the finals have been fully completed. In that case, only the uncompleted Finals phases or rounds will be postponed but must be completed on the same competition site. If the Finals cannot be fully completed, the results of the Qualifications or different phases of the Final will be valid. In specific for HP – SS – BA In the case that a finals phase or a semi finals phase cannot be completed, those that did not qualify for finals are ranked according to their score in the qualifications. Those that did qualify for finals are ranked according to the last position available in the next phase where they ought to compete in. Points and eventual prize money will be given out according to that assigned ranking.
See #53
No. 67
Nation: FIS Item: Freestyle WC P&P Rule Number: 7.7
Proposal: Do the limited rider field entry system for all P&P events.
Reason: In Zürich got agreed, that we run the WC with the Format & Quota as proposed in the P&P Presentation. This proposal is a transition Version, as we cannot touch the existing Quota. It only allows to reduce if necessary the rider field. In Freeski it is extremely needed to reduce the rider fields. In Snowboard it would only affect 0-7 athletes with similar numbers as last season.
New wording of the Rule: 7.7 Special Entry for limited rider fields Ski Big Air City Competitions
7.7.1 Entry procedure Ladies and Men’s HP, SS & BASki Big Air events
A special procedure has been developed to limit the quotas for the Ski Big Air City competitions.
7.7.2 Maximum Numbers of Competitors and Heats Total of 860 competitors: 540 men (2 heats) 320 ladies (1 heat) Total of 50 competitors: 30 men (1 heat) 20 ladies (1 heat) o o 3 spots for men and 2 for ladies as a waiting list in case that a competitor(s) is/are not able to participate in the qualification If one gender does not reach the allocate number (40M / 20L) at the 30 day deadline for entries, then the remaining spots can be shifted to the other gender.
7.7.3 Entry System Procedure The Competition Invitation will be available 3 months prior to the first competition day. (WC 7.6.1) After the Provisional Entries (WC 7.6.3) and 430 days prior to the 1st competition day, FIS will produce a ranked Entry List. Provisional Entries that are not made within these deadlines will not be kept in consideration. (WC 7.6.6)
Ranking List for Competitors All competitors entered will be sorted according to the highest rank between the FIS Base Point List for Slopestyle and Big Airof the event. The top 30/540 men and top 20/30 ladies within the generated rankingbase list will be granted a personal spot by name and nation. The respective nations are allowed to replace two competitors per gender.
Confirmation of Spots The names / nations will be confirmed to the NSAs, 328 days prior the competition. NSAs should communicate to FIS/OC, 14 days prior the competition day if any competitor that has been granted a spot will not be able to participate. This will allow reallocating the open spots.
Reallocation of Spots Within the 14 days period, all the open spots will be reallocated to the next competitors entered and ranked as described above. Once allocated and confirmed the top 30/540 men and 20/30 ladies entered there will still be the possibility to send the next 3 men and 2 ladies on the ranking list. Such competitors will be allowed to train, forerun and if there are withdraws during the training sessions. These competitors will be announced once entries are forwarded.
Reallocation before the Draw Before the draw the NSA can change one competitor based upon their allowed entries. If competitors are withdrawn, then additional competitor(s) on the waiting list will be added.
TABLED FOR ZRH AUTUMN MTGS
Prepared by: NSA: FIS
No. 68
Nation: FIS Item: Snowboard WC Rule Number: 4.3
Proposal: Do the limited rider field entry system for all P&P events.
Reason: In Zürich got agreed, that we run the WC with the Format & Quota as proposed in the P&P Presentation. This proposal is a transition Version, as we cannot touch the existing Quota. It only allows to reduce if necessary the rider field. In Freeski it is extremely needed to reduce the rider fields. In Snowboard it would only affect 0-7 athletes with similar numbers as last season.
New wording of the Rule: 4.3 Big Air City Events
4.3.1 Entry procedure Ladies and Men’s Slopestyle, Halfpipe & Big Air events
Due to the special circumstances (limited amount of time, snow production etc.) to run BA city events with both genders and to keep the course in proper and safe World Cup conditions there is a need to limit the amount of competitors participating.
4.3.2 Maximum Numbers of competitors Total of 860 competitors: o 540 men (2 heats) 320 ladies (1 heat) Total of 50 competitors: 30 men (1 heat) 20 ladies (1 heat) o In addition there is a restricted hosting nation quota of 4 competitors per gender. Unused spots after the deadline for entries can be reallocated to the hosting nation up to a maximum of 6 spots per gender. 3 spots for men and 2 for ladies as a waiting list in case somebody cannot participate at the last moment for whatever reason. If one gender does not reach the allocate number (40 M, 20 L) at the 30 day deadline for entries then the remaining spots can be shifted to the other gender.
4.3.3 Entry System Procedure In order to allow a fair and correct Entry System the following Procedure will take place: Invitation to send out 3 months prior to the first competition day Latest 430 days prior to the 1st competition day nations have to send in entries according to the new quota calculation for Basic and Additional quotas. Entries that are not done within the deadlines will not be kept in consideration. All competitors entered will be sorted according to the highest rank between the combined slopestyle list and the combined BA list, which is a combination between the FIS Base List and the WSPL of each event updated end of May. The top 30/540 men and top 20/30 ladies within the generated ranking list will be granted a personal spot. The respective nations are allowed to replace the Name of two competitor spots per gender according to their own needs. The spot in the entry-ranking list will stayas long as they are ranked above the last athlete entered according the ranking list as above. The names will be confirmed to the NSAs 328 days prior the competition NSAs should communicate to FIS/OC, 2 weeks prior the competition day if any competitor that has been granted a spot will not be able to participate. This will allow reallocating the open spots. All the open spots within the 2 weeks will be reallocated to the next competitors entered and ranked in the combine list as described above and informed by OC-FIS. Once allocated and confirmed the top 40 men and 20 ladies entered there will still be the possibility to send the next 3 men and 2 ladies in the combined ranking list. Such competitors will be allowed to train, forerun and if there are pull outs during the training sessions get added to the competitors list. These competitors will be announced once entries are forwarded. During the draw the only changes that will be permitted are one Name change per Nation and withdrawals with the addition of the competitors in the waiting list if there should be open spots.
TABLED FOR ZRH AUTUMN MTGS
No 75
Nation: ITA Item: WSC/WC/EC/FIS/NAC Rule Number: 2507.2
Proposal: Course Setting PAR Events whit U System (2 fixing tape and 1 rope)
Reason: Setting the PAR-Events whit U system it’s more precise, especially with singe format and to be more fair for all riders.
New wording of the Rule:
2507.2 Setting Gates, which impose on competitors a sudden sharp braking action, should be avoided, as they spoil the fluid aspect of the run without increasing the difficulties of a modern course. It is advisable before difficult combinations of gates to set at least one gate which allows the competitor to ride through the difficult combination under control. It is not advisable to set difficult figures either right at the beginning or end of the course. The last gates should be rather fast, so that the competitor passes the finish at a direct good speed. The last gate should not be too near to the finish to avoid danger to competitors and timekeepers. The last gate should direct competitors to the middle of the finish line. The slalom poles should be drilled or rammed in by the Chief of Course or his assistants immediately after they have been set, so that the course setter can supervise the operation.
- If setting double gate combinations (bananas) the same number for goofy and for regular riders should be set.
Supported by SB AL S/C
No 76
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (WC, WSC) Rule Number: 2509. 1.2.2/1.2.3
Proposal: Remove the “run-off” rule for potential ties on the last position that qualifies for finals in PAR and replace it with the regular tie breaking regulations for the Qualification.
Reason: In the World Cup and in the World Championships potential run-offs create major negative impact due to delays for the program. This rule has already been adjusted accordingly for the Parallel events, but only at the Olympic Winter Games. To be principle consistent throughout the race events, as in SBX the rule is already including also WC and WSC competitions
New wording of the Rule:
2509.1.2.2 Tie-Breaking in Qualification If two or more competitors with two qualification runs are tied, the ties will be broken by the best run of two. If they are still tied the tie will be broken using the highest current World Cup Ranking (CoC rank at CoC) or FIS Ranking (FIS Points), whichever is better. This is also valid for WSC and OWG. For FIS level, WJC and YOG only the FIS Ranking counts. If they are still tied all will receive the same rank but the competitor with the higher bib number will receive the better rankbe listed first. The exception is if they are tied for the 16th place (see 2509.1.2.3). (Exception for 16th, place not valid for OWG).
2509.1.2.3 Tie-Breaking for place 16th In case of a tie for place 16 there shall be another run for each of the competitors involved on the red course (same course for both). This run will take place immediately after the qualifications. The start order will be drawn at the start. (Rule 2509.1.2.3 is not valid for the OWG)
Supported by the SB AL S/C
No. 77
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (PAR) Rule Number: 2519
Proposal: Precision and correction of the wording in the Parallel Team and Team Mixed event format and adding the possibility of a finals field size of 24 teams.
Reason: The limitation to 60/40 men and ladies for the eligibility has in fact been discussed last year already and is still missing in the rule book. The new wording is easier to understand for participants and fans. The field size of 24 teams allows for more nations teams in the finals, however, the main TV live show would result of the best 16 teams only. Common sense in between the teams and has been a tested format in the WC already.
New wording of the Rule:
2519 Execution of a Parallel Team/ Parallel Team Mixed
2519.1 Qualification The most current World Cup or COC Cup Standing List for the related series (WC points for WC, CoC points for CoC,…) or FIS points list (whichever is higher) will be used to determine the participating nation’s teams. The list is cut off at the top 60 men and top 40/60 ladies (16/32 team’s format) in any case. The list is sorted by Nation and ranked highest to lowest within each nation. The points are combined for all nations’ pairs (mixed gender pairs optional, e.g. used for WC). The points of the two best ranked athletes per nation determine the points of this nations team number one and so on. of athletes from top to bottom. AllThe nations teams are ranked accordingly.by points and The nationsteams have to confirm how many of their potential teams they want to enter. The start list is determined byare chosen for entry by moving down the list choosing the highest ranked team from each nation first, then starting at the top of the list again to choose the second (if any) ranked team from each nation, repeating as necessary, until 16/24/32 teams have been reached. The hosting nation earns one extra spot per gender up to a maximum of 3/4 Teams (16/32 teams final). (All athletes have to be eligible according to 2519.2). In case the hosting nation is using the spot, the list of teams will be reduced at its last position. Position 16/24/32 will be the hosting nation’s position in case the host nation will not get ranked within the top 16/24/321 already.
2519.2 Seeding Teams will be ranked according to team points for purposes of seeding into standard World Cup Parallel brackets.
2519.3 Teams fieldeligibility Once the nation teams qualification and seeding is determined, each nation can field any eligible athlete (*) into those teams, although each athlete is only eligible to compete on one team. Nations must declare which athletes will comprise each team at the seed meeting for the competition. Nations determine by themselves which teammate will run 1st and 2nd. Similar to regular Parallel events the course is determined by each nation team seed. * Minimum requirements for WC are top 60 WC or FIS Points Standing List for men and top 40 WC or FIS Points Standing List (whichever is higher) for women. Furthermore all participants have to be entered as a part of their nation’s regular quota for Parallel. * Qualification requirements are according to the necessary minimum FIS points for participation in a single PAR competition at the respective level of event (e.g. WC minimum 50 FIS points). Furthermore all participants have to be entered as a part of their nation’s regular quota for PAR.
2519.4 Competition In a Parallel Team event the first competitor from each team wears a transponder on their front leg below the knee and above the ankle, or an adequate technical solution by photocells. The first competitors from each team will start with the traditional Parallel start cadence is given with both gates opening at the same time. As soon as these competitors leave the start the gates are closed and their teammates line up in the same start gateagain. When the first competitor from a team crosses the finish line there is a signal to the start gate that opens just the individual gate for their the relevant teammate The first team who`s 2nd teammate crosses the finish line first will advance to the next round.
Supported by the AL SB S/C
No.78
Nation: FIS Item: ICR (PAR) Rule Number: 2510, 2524
Proposal: To precise and simplify some wording and in general reduce the descriptions to the necessary ones and according to the common practise.
Reason: Cleaner, updated, reduced and easier to understand rule book for FIS officials, but also other users like organisers, media, fans...
2510, 2524 Control of the Races The gate Judges are responsible to control the correct passing of the gates. are situated on both exterior sides of the courses. Each gate judge may be supplied with a flag which corresponds to the color of the course they are controlling (either blue or red). This flag is to be used must immediately to notify the Jury of a potential disqualification / sanction in his section of the course. One moreAn official (judge) appointed by the Jury may be located alongapproximately half way down the course to notify the jury on this matter with a yellow flag where immediate judging of a gate judge's sanction / disqualification is done by raising the yellow flag in the direction of the course where the disqualification has been indicated. The raising of the yellow flag confirms the disqualification of the competitor. Supported by the SB AL S/C
No. 90
Nation: USA/CAN Item: ICR / CoC Rule Number: 2005.2.2
Proposal: Allow NAC TD’s to be from a foreign nation or from the host nation.
Reason: Canada and USA are very large geographic countries, requiring expensive travel for TD’s at NAC events. Event organizers are not hosting events due to the high cost of bringing a foreign TD to the events.
New wording of the Rule:
2005.2 Assignment
2005.2.2 For all other international competitions assignments are made by FIS Snowboard Technical Delegate Working Group. For NAC events, Technical Delegates may be foreign or from the host nation.
NOT SUPPORTED BY THE TDAG and by the 4 Event S/C
No. 91
Nation: CZE Item: TD expenses payment deadlines Rule Number: 2005.6
Proposal: The Technical delegate is an officially appointed person by a FIS. Due to his/her education, experience and requirements given by the rules, the TD is always there to help the organizer to deliver the best event possible, keeping an eye on safety, rules and organizational matters. So far the TD´s have many duties and obligations. Unfortunately what is not clear in the rules and it is being abused by some of the organizers is a deadline to cover the TD expenses. Due to this fact we are suggesting to add the deadline, a period in which the TD expenses have to be covered by the organizer. In case that the payment is not done by the OC in a certain time period, the respective amount should be covered by FIS and charged back from the OC FIS National Account. Now days in case of an irresponsible organizer there is no legal power anchored in the rules to push the OC to pay and so the TD expenses are not guaranteed to the FIS officials.
Reason: The TD expenses payment should be guaranteed. Some of the organizers are now abusing the situation and this will clear the procedure. In case organizer are not obliged to cover the expenses to the TD´s this will lead to the situation for some of the events there will be no TD willing to come any more.
New wording of the Rule:
2005.6 Expense Accounts The Technical Delegate has a right to reimbursement for his travel expenses up to a maximum of CHF 600.—1 For longer distances (train, first class or air fare, tourist class) or car per kilometer, CHF 0.70 or equivalent which amount included any applicable highway taxes. The TD is entitled to receive free accommodation and meals during the assignment. This rule also applies to inspections. In addition, a fixed daily rate of CHF 100--* is added for the travel days to and from, as well as each day of the assignment, which includes postage charges for mailing reports, etc. Double charges (e.g. travelling home on the same day as the last competition) is not permitted. If overnight accommodation during the journey to and from the assignment is necessary such expense shall be justified and reimbursed separately. The Organizer is obliged to cover the TD expenses according to filled in TD expense form either in cash on site, or by a bank transfer as soon as possible, but not later than 4 weeks after the last race day. In case the deadline is not met, the respective amount will be charged from the FIS National Account of the organizing country. *This rule applies to all jury members at the Olympic Winter Games and FIS World Championships
NOT SUPPORTED by the 4 Event S/Cs
No. 92
Nation: CZE Item: Judges expenses payment deadlines Rule Number: 2006.8
Proposal: The same reasons are leading us to put this proposal in. There should be a legal power for the FIS to guarantee a payment for the officials on lower level competitions.
Reason: The judges expenses payment should be guaranteed. Some of the organizers are now abusing the situation and this will clear the procedure. In case organizer are not obliged to cover the expenses to the judges this will lead to the situation for some of the events there will be no judges willing to come any more.
New wording of the Rule:
2006.8 Expense Accounts A Judge has a right of reimbursement for his travel expenses up to CHF 600.—1 (highway taxes included), as well as free accommodation and meals during the assignment. This rule also applies to inspections as well as the trip to the competition (train, first class for longer distance air fare, tourist class or car per kilometer, CHF 0.70 or equivalent). In addition a fixed daily rate of CHF 100.-*- is added for the travel days to and from, as well as each day of the assignment. Double charges (e.g. travelling home on the same day as the last competition) are not permitted. Overnight accommodation during the journey to and from the assignment is necessary, must be justified and reimbursed separately*. The Organizer is obliged to cover the TD expenses according to filled in TD expense form either in cash on site, or by a bank transfer as soon as possible, but not later than 4 weeks after the last race day. In case the deadline is not met, the respective amount will be charged from the FIS National Account of the organizing country. This rule applies to all jury members at the Olympic Winter Games and FIS World Championships
NOT SUPPORTED by the 4 Event S/Cs
No. 93
Nation: J SB&FK WG Item: Judges Expenses Rule Number: 2006.8 Proposal: Judges Reimbursements
Reason: Clarify payments and reimbursements for Judges.
New wording of the Rule:
2006.8 Expense Accounts
A Judge has a right of reimbursement for his travel expenses up to CHF 600.--1* (highway taxes included), as well as free accommodation and meals during the assignment*. This rule also applies to inspections as well as the trip to the competition (train, first class for longer distance air fare, tourist class or car per kilometer, CHF 0.70 or equivalent).
In addition, a fixed daily rate of CHF 100.-*- is added for the travel days to and from, as well as each day of the assignment. Double charges (e.g. travelling home on the same day as the last competition) are not permit-ted. Overnight accommodation during the journey to and from the assignment is necessary, must be justified and reimbursed separately*.
* This rule applies to all jury members at the Olympic Winter Games and FIS World Championships
*During training day if a judge has longer than 200 km to competition and/or more than 2 hours’ drive prior to official training), accommodation must be provided by OC. Unless official training starts after 10.00 am. If there is night/evening finals and competition ends later than 20.00 pm, accommodation must be provided by OC prior to the judges departure. If there is training days of the CoC level competition, the judges must attend one day of training.
1 The maximum payment of CHF 600.-- is valid for all races except Olympic Winter Games, World Championships, World Cup and Continental Cup unless due to geograph-ic considerations an exception is granted.
TABLED FOR ZRH AUTUMN MTGS AS NEW CORRECTED WORDING WAS NOT SUPPLIED
No 94
Nation: BLR Item: Number of Judges Rule Number: 3033
Proposal: Every year, the National Federations send to the International Ski Federation (FIS) their nominees to work at the competitions as Judges (until September). Also National Federations are responsible for their qualifications and judicial qualities: objectivity, impartiality, etc. The FIS examines the proposed candidates and forms a group of Judges meeting the requirements (license, qualification). At the autumn conference, when the calendar of the competitions is approved, the FIS appoints the Head Judges, and 7 scoring Judges (representatives of different countries) are selected at random for each competition (through an open toss-up). The selected Judges come to "their" competitions (transportation costs) at the expense of the National Federations, it will reduce some financial costs from the FIS.
Reason: Increase the objectivity of judges' work, financial savings for FIS
New wording of the Rule 3033 The Judges
3033.1 Appointment of Judges
The Judges for a competition will be a group of qualified individuals. For international competitions, the FIS Office or authorized groups will appoint the panel of judges. Every year, the National Federations send to the International Ski Federation (FIS) their nominees to work at the competitions as Judges (until September). Also National Federations are responsible for their qualifications and judicial qualities: objectivity, impartiality, etc. The FIS examines the proposed candidates and forms a group of Judges meeting the requirements (license, qualification). At the autumn conference, when the calendar of the competitions is approved, the FIS appoints the Head Judges, and 7 scoring Judges (representatives of different countries) are selected at random for each competition (through an open toss-up). The selected Judges come to "their" competitions (transportation costs) at the expense of the National Federations, it will reduce some financial costs from the FIS. For Ski Halfpipe and Ski Slopestyle appropriately qualified FIS Snowboard Judges may be appointed.
Judges may not be assigned to events in which a family member is participating (grandparents, parents, children, brother, sister, husband, wife).
Not supported AE/MO S/C
No. 95
Nation: BLR Item: Number of Judges Rule Number: 3033.1.1
Proposal: A - Level competitions: 1 Head Judge + 7 scoring Judges
Reason: Increase the objectivity of judges' work
New wording of the Rule:
3033.1.1 Number of Judges A - Level competitions: 1 Head Judge + 5 to 7 scoring Judges At all other competitions: 1 Head Judge + 5 scoring Judges In special cases, fewer judges can be scheduled.
Not supported AE/MO S/C
No. 96
Nation: BLR Item: Number of Judges per country Rule Number: 3033.2
Proposal: Include World Cup in the group of main competitions
Reason: The same quantity of scoring Judges (7)
New wording of the Rule:
3033.2 Number of Judges per country At Olympic Winter Games, and World Championships and World Cup - maximum 1 (one) per country At World Cup and Junior World Championships - maximum 2 (two) scoring per country. (1) one other from the same country can be the Head Judge in a non-scoring position. At Continental Cups - at least 2 (two) countries represented on scoring panel.
At other FIS competitions - any FIS Licensed judge supported AE/MO S/C No. 97
Nation: GER Item: FIS Points Scale CoC Rule Number: FIS Point Rules 4.1.2.3 – 4.1.2.5
Proposal: Start harmonization and clean up the FIS Points Levels with Snowboard for all lower levels
Reason: 1) Harmonisation with SB 2) Upgrade the CoC level compared to FIS competitions 3) OPN – lower the scale to 500, only 3 competitions have been held in 16/17 & 17/18. Seems to be not clear how and why to do an OPN comp. 4) Differentiate between NC, YOG, EYOF, Asian Games and FIS; NJC; JUN FIS because of a special group of skiers
New wording of the Rule:
4.1.2.2 Level 2 Junior World Championships are considered from scale 500 to scale 360.
4.1.2.3 Level 3 competitions: Scale 500 to scale 50 160 Continental Cups and Universiade are considered level 3 competitions
4.1.2.3.1 Level 3a competitions: Scale 650 to scale 50 160 A special level of Continental Cup called a ‘Super Continental Cup’ as defined by the FIS Freestyle Skiing Committee.
4.1.2.3.2 Level 3b competitions: Scale 50 500 to scale 1000 50 A special level of competition called FIS Open (OPN) can be scheduled once a season in individual nations or regions. The entries can be limited as defined by the FIS Freestyle Skiing Committee.
4.1.2.4 Level 4 competitions: Scale 360 to scale 50 FIS National Championships, Youth Olympic Winter Games, EYOF and Asian Winter are considered level 4 competitions
4.1.2.5 Level 5 competitions Scale 260 to scale 50 NJC, FIS & JUN FIS International competitions, Youth Olympic Winter Games and Asian Winter Games are considered level 5 competitions. Please be aware that only eligible athletes can participate in Asian Winter Games.
Level Max points Min points Category 1 1000 OWG, WCH, WC 2 500 360 JWCH 3 500 160 CoC / University Games 3a 650 160 Super CoC 3b 500 50 OPN 4 360 50 NC, YOG, EYOF, Asian 5 260 50 NJC, FIS, FIS JUN
AE/MO + P&P should be tabled until we have more information/simulation
No. 98
Nation: NZL Item:Junior WSC Rules FS2014 Rule Number: 6.1
Proposal: Harmonization of Freeski and Snowboard JWC Quotas
Reason: Snowboard currently has 6 athletes per event, while Freeski has 4 maximum per event. This is not reflective of harmonizing the sports moving forward. At the Junior level it makes sense to allow 6 in each event to give nations the opportunity to show their top athletes as well as give some younger athletes a great opportunity to compete at a Junior World Championship.
New wording of the Rule: 6.1 For AE and MO eEach National Ski Association may delegate in total no more than 38 competitors, but no more than 20 of the same gender. A maximum of 4 ladies and 4 men may start per event. In case of more or less events the quota can be adapted. 6.1.1 For HP, SS, BA and Ski Cross each National Ski Association may delegate in total no more than 38 competitors, but no more than 20 of the same gender. A maximum of 6 ladies and 6 men may start per event. In case of more or less events the quota can be adapted.
Supported by the Cross and P&P S/Cs
No. 99
Nation: NZL Item: Rule Number: JWC New Rule 12.4 (Freeski & Snowboard)
Proposal: To include an overall freestyle award recognising the best overall freestyle athletes at Junior World Championships and to encourage athletes to compete in all disciplines.
Reason: While specialisation is tending to occur at the elite level, we want to promote athletes with a broad skillset and encourage athletes to compete in all disciplines.
New wording of the Rule:
12.4 Following the award for each discipline (HP, SS, BA), an overall freestyle podium will be presented to the top-3 athletes combining the results of HP, SS & BA.
Supported by P&P S/C - wording and other implications require further review
No. 100
Nation: NZL Item: Weather Window for Park & Pipe events with multiple disciplines/events
Rule Number: New rule for FK and SB, HP/SS/BA World Cup and Major events
Proposal: Maximize the window of opportunity to complete a major event, especially those with multiple disciplines and events. Decrease the risk of cancellation and/or athletes being exposed to competing in adverse weather conditions: - Ensure qualifying can take place on the 2nd day of training if required (TV would need to be available for judging in SS) - Schedule weather/reserve days as appropriate - Ensure all teams are available until after all events have been completed to give the organiser flexibility in making changes to the schedule (e.g. swap halfpipe and slopestyle scheduled finals days to make the best use of weather and TV times).
Reason: Increasing the days available to train and compete will result in the organising committee having more options for scheduling, resulting in a higher probability of completing the event. By utilising weather forecasts, the organising committee can choose the best weather days to train and compete within an appropriate window of time. Competitors would not have to compete in marginal weather conditions as often which would result in enhanced safety and performance benefits for the athletes.
New wording of the Rule: World cups will be scheduled with a suitable window of on-snow time (excluding arrival day and departure day) available to complete the competition. There must be at least 1-day training (preferably 2) on the course before the competition commences. At World Cups with multiple disciplines or events in the same week, the official departure day should normally be after the completion of all events.
WITHDRAWN
No. 101
Nation: CAN Item: CoC Coordinator Rule Number: New 1.1.1.4
Proposal: Appointment of a CoC Coordinators for Continental Cup Tours
Reason: In NorAm Tour, as an example, the host Nations (USA/ CAN) always have appointed NSO representatives at those events, but they are not recognized as Jury members.
Most of the CoC Jury's (at least in Canada) do not recognize the CoC Coordinator position as an eligible Jury member, just because this "NSO representative” is not appointed by FIS.
There is a FIS Race Director for EC but not for NorAm; and we understand the cost of that. We are not asking for a NorAm FIS Race Director, we just want to clarify who and how we appoint the CoC Coordinators for Continental Cup Tours without FIS Race Director - this will help us to ensure consistency across all the NorAms (in Canada and USA) at all levels.
That is why we are proposing the following rule:
New wording of the Rule:
1.1.1 Jury
1.1.1.1 Parallel Giant Slalom (PGS), Parallel Slalom (PSL), Halfpipe (HP), Big Air (BA) and Slopestyle (SS) - With voting right: - the Technical Delegate - the Chief of Race of the OC - the CoC Coordinator (or FIS Race Director) - the Head Judge acts as Referee in Halfpipe, Big Air and Slopestyle
1.1.1.2 Snowboard Cross (SBX) - the Technical Delegate - the Chief of Race of the OC - the CoC Coordinator (or FIS Race Director) - the Chief of Finish
1.1.1.3 For all Jury decisions the CoC Coordinator may act as Chairman. In case of a tie the Chairman has the deciding vote.
1.1.1.4 Appointment of the CoC Coordinator: The CoC Coordinator for all CoC Tours (without a FIS Race Director) will be appointed by the Host Nation.
NOT SUPPORTED
No. 102
Nation: AUS Item: World Cup Quotas Rule Number: 4.2
Proposal: To return to world cup overall standings rather than FIS points for snowboard cross additional world cup spots; & reduce the additonal quota for women from top 30 to top 20 world cup overall standings and : To move the top 3 COC quota allocation from a Personal Spot to: Personal spot for the winner and a country spot for the 2nd & 3rd position.
Reason: We believe that when calculating quota spots for World Cup competiton, these spots need to be earned through World Cup competition, not lower level events such as COC. By using the overall standings instead of FIS points will ensure better athletes are competing on World Cup. Reducing the Women’s additional quota will ensure a higher standard of athlete competing at World Cup. Aside from the winner earning a personal spot, it will ensure that the countries can allocate their best athlete to the quota spots 2nd & 3rd, earned in their respective COC series
New wording of the Rule:
4.2 World Cup Quotas PGS, PSL, SBX - Basic Quota (BC) Basic Quota of 3 (max. 2 per gender) for the competitors 3 the minimum points level* for the respective event - Personal spot for the Junior World Champion of the previous season 1 in SBX, PGS and PSL 1 - Personal spot for the World Cup winner of the previous season in SBX, PGS, PSL - Additional WC Hosting Quota (HQ) per organization of a WC competition/location of the previous season per gender in the respective event (PGS/PSL/PAR Team/SBX/ SBX Team) up to max. 2 per gender and event group (PAR/SBX) 1 - Hosting nation per event and gender 6 - SBX Team event: the hosting nation gets one extra spot per gender up to a maximum of 3 teams (all competitors have to be eligible acc. 2716.3. - Additional Quota (AQ) spots per nation and gender 1-6 Each competitor ranked in the top 2030 ladies/ 40 men of the World Cup Overall Standings from previous season FIS Points Base List (see Quota- Calculation-Additional Spot sheet for current season) - World Cup Quota will be recalculated using the end of January FIS Points List and only an increase but no decrease of the Quota is possible. Any personal spot will not change during the season - Country Spots Personal Spots for the 2nd & 3rd 2nd and 3rd ranked athletes, will be awarded onlyif those athletes have achieved a minimum of 120 FIS points (one result of at least 240 points or two results that when averaged equal120 or higher) from their respective event in their CoC. 1-3 - Top 3 competitors, from the hosting continent, out of the final CoC Standings of the previous season will receive a personal spot in the respective event. NAC/EC and AC winners from the preceding season and SAC and ANC winners from the same season. Personal Spots for the 2nd & 3rd ranked 2nd and 3rd ranked athletes, will be awarded onlyif those athletes have achieved a minimum of 120 FIS points (one result of at least 240 points or two results that when averaged equal
120 or higher) from their respective event in their CoC. 1-3 - Top 3 competitors , from the hosting continent , out of the final CoC Standings of the previous season will receive a Personal spot for the winner & country spot for 2nd & 3rd Country Spot personal spot in the respective event. NAC/EC and AC winners from the preceding season and SAC and ANC winners from the same season.
- Additional spots due to injury: An injured competitor within the Top 10 of the World Cup Standings of the respective event at the time of the injury who is not active anymore during the current season will receive a personal quota spot for the entire next season. An injury status as such will only be valid for the next season and (in case of no starts) the season after. Proper document(s) has to be submitted to the FIS office according to the FIS rules. - If one individual competitor earns multiple personal spots in the same event, only the spot earned in the highest level category will be used. The other unused spots will be awarded to the next ranked athlete in the respective category. *Competitors minimum Participation Requirements: A minimum of 50 Alpine FIS points is required to start in an Alpine event. A minimum of 50 SBX FIS points is required to start in a SBX event.
AL SB S/C – Does not support changing from 30 to 20 Ladies AL SB S/C – Supports using the FIS Points Base List or the World Cup Overall Rankings from the previous Season, whichever is higher AL SB S/C – Does not support transforming 2nd and 3rd CoC personal spots into Nation Spots
TABLED TO ZRH FOR IMPLEMENTATION SEASON 2019/20 No. 103
Nation: SUI Item: CoC Rule Number: EC 9
Proposal: to cancel the exclusion of the top 20 competitors of the valid FIS World Cup start list for the Prize Money distribution and place a minimum amount of Prize Money (CHF 500)
Reason: Organizers like to have the best performing skiers in their events and it is also better for young skiers to get in the same event as skiers with high FIS Points, a minimum of Prize Money will also be necessary because it sounds quite ridiculous to get an amount of CHF 40 for the 3rd place (50% of entry fee).
New wording of the Rule: Prize money will be awarded at each FIS Europa Cup competition based on the total number of competitors entered into a Europa Cup event.
The total prize money available for each event will be determined by CHF 10.- x the total number of competitors starting in each event. Prize money is calculated separately for each event separately and the total prize money is split equally between ladies and men. A minimum of CHF 500.- per gender must be distributed (Total of CHF 1000.- per Event).
Price Money is awarded in cash to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each ladies’ and men’s event Excluded are the top 20 competitors of the valid FIS World Cup start list. In the case that competitors in the WCSL top 20 are placed in the top 3 in any EC event, the highest placed 3 non-WCSL top 20 competitors will share in the prize money distribution in order of their placement. Prize money will be according to the following percentage of the Total Prize Money per event and taking into consideration the local tax-laws:
1st place = 50% (or highest placed non-WCSL top 20 competitor) 2nd place = 30% (or second highest placed non-WCSL top 20 competitor) 3rd place = 20% (or third highest placed non-WCSL top 20 competitor)
Prize money is paid to the athletes at the end of each competition day. The amount of prize money will be calculated and announced at the draw before each competition at the TC meeting. The OC must assist the competitors with matters relating to taxation for prize money awarded in the country in which the competition is held.
P&P +AE/MO supports eliminating the restriction on top 20 competitors P&P +AE/MO does not support the minimum prize money
TO BE REVIEWED IN ZRH WITHOUT THE INCREASE ON PRIZE MONEY AS THE CROSS S/C DID NOT EVALUATE THIS PROPOSAL
No. 104
Nation: SUI Item: CoC Rule Number: EC 1
Proposal: to give the responsibility to the local organizer to appoint the officials.
Reason: Organizers have to pay the officials and the expenses to them as in all business systems that pay the powers to make decisions. EC is a tour where we used to form athletes to learn to be champions, trainers how to coach and it would also be positive in an officials system if we can provide an opportunity to young judges and td’s to get more experience. There will be definitely be judges and td’s that will travel and apply for less days and travel costs.
New wording of the Rule: EC 1 FIS Officials At each competition there will be the following FIS Officials: * FIS Continental Cup Coordinator * FIS Technical Delegate * FIS Course Advisor (SX – based upon RD decision) * FIS Head Judge / Referee * FIS Judges x 5 (2 for aerials, 3 for SS, BA and HP) The OC, upon the recommendation of the appropriate national ski associations, shall appoint the FIS Technical Delegate and Judges for EC competitions. The officials must be approved by the FIS Continental Cup Coordinator at least 4 months before the event.
Not supported AE/MO + P&P S/C WITHDRAWN
No. 105
Nation: FIS Item: FS WC Rule Number: 12.4.5
Proposal: To remove the below Rule
Reason: Also these athletes are eligible to receive World Cup Points if they perform well.
New wording of the Rule:
12. FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup Final
12.4.5 The FIS Continental Cup and the FIS Junior Freestyle Ski World Championship competitors will not receive FIS World Cup points.
SUPPORTED FOR APPROVAL BY THE SBFSFK Committee
No 106 WITHDRAWN
Nation: FIS Item: FS CoC Rule Number: NAC 2.1
Proposal: To remove the below Rule
Reason: There is no fixed exchange rate anymore
New wording of the Rule:
NAC 2. Fees
NAC 2.1 Exchange Rate The exchange rate for entry fees will be calculated as of September 1st each year. WITHDRAWN
No 107
Nation: FIS Item: FS WC Rule Number: 14.3
Proposal: To add a personal WC spot for the BA World Cup winner
Reason: Harmonization
New wording of the Rule:
14.3 Nations Quota Overview
Overview per Event by Number MO/DM AE SX HP/ BA SS Maximum Team Size (Ladies and Men) 12 10 12 12 10 Maximum Quota per Gender 7 6 7 8 6 Host Nation Quota per Gender (additional) +3 +2 +4 +8 +4 Personal spot per gender for WC winner from +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 the previous season (additional) CoC previous season winners by Gender and - - +1 +1 +1 by Event ANC/SAC same season - - +1 -
SUPPORTED P&P No. 108
Nation: FIS Item: Points Rule Book Rule Number: 3.1
Proposal: Printing Deadline 2018/19
Printing Deadlines and Validity – Freestyle Skiing
List Results from to Begin validity: End validity: Base List 18/19 All valid results from season 17/18 – calculation before end of June 1. 18/19 Based on the Base List 2019 01.07.18 24.10.18 2. 18/19 01.07.18 23.10.18 25.10.18 21.11.18 3. 18/19 01.07.18 20.11.18 22.11.18 20.12.18 4. 18/19 01.07.18 19.12.18 21.12.18 23.01.19 5. 18/19 01.07.18 22.01.19 24.01.19 27.02.19 6. 18/19 01.07.18 26.02.19 28.02.19 20.03.19 7. 18/19 01.07.18 19.03.19 21.03.19 16.04.19 8. 18/19 01.07.18 15.04.19 17.04.19 03.05.19 9. 18/19 01.07.18 02.05.19 04.05.19 30.06.19 Base List internal 01.07.18 All valid results season 2018/19 – calculation 27.04.19
The Base List will be used to calculate FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup Quotas for the following season.
3.1 Printing Deadlines and Validity FIS Points Lists - Snowboard
List Results from to Begin validity: End validity: Base List 18/19 All valid results from season 17/18 – calculation middle of June 1. 18/19 Based on the Base List 2019 01.07.18 19.09.18 2. 18/19 01.07.18 18.09.18 20.09.18 27.11.18 3. 18/19 01.07.18 26.11.18 28.11.18 20.12.18 4. 18/19 01.07.18 19.12.18 21.12.18 29.01.19 5. 18/19 01.07.18 28.01.19 30.01.19 27.02.19 6. 18/19 01.07.18 26.02.19 28.02.19 21.03.19 7. 18/19 01.07.18 20.03.19 22.03.19 16.04.19 8. 18/19 01.07.18 15.04.19 17.04.19 03.05.19 9. 18/19 01.07.18 02.05.19 04.05.19 30.06.19 Base List internal 01.07.18 All valid results season 18/19 – calculation 27.04.19
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No. 109
Freestyle Ski World Cup Rules
7.6.3 Provisional Entries – 40 Days before the Competition Each National Association must inform the Organisers about the expected total number of team members (Names, FIS Codes, Photo and Gender art. 7.8.1 and 14.3), and team officials with arrival and departure dates and rooming needs (competitors, coaches, accompanying persons and service personnel). This needs to be done using the FIS Online System and respecting the deadlines fixed and announced by the OC (40 days before the first competition day).
The requirement for provisional and final entries are subject to the delivery of an acceptable athlete photo according to the athlete photo standards of FIS. If there is no acceptable athlete photo the entry is not allowed.
Snowboard World Cup Rules
5.6 Right of Accommodation Each National Ski/Snowboard Association has to announce to the Organizers the expected total number of team members (competitors, coaches, accompanying persons and service personnel) by the deadlines fixed and announced (40 days before the first competition day) in the OC invitation (90 days before the first competition day). Furthermore the Organizers must be informed at the latest 8 days before the first TCM about the names of the team members, changes to the arrival date and the originally registered team size. This needs to be done using the FIS Online Entry system. If this is not the case, the Organizing Committee is allowed to invoice the costs for cancelled accommodations to the respective National Association. Teams or persons who register late have no right for the reservation or the guarantee of CHF 80 per day.
The requirement for provisional and final entries are subject to the delivery of an acceptable athlete photo according to the athlete photo standards of FIS. If there is no acceptable athlete photo the entry is not allowed.
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