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CISM REGULATIONS FOR 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 4 2. COMPETITIONS, RULES AND APPOINTMENTS 5 2.1. OBLIGATORY DISCIPLINES IN WMSC 5 2.1.1. Nordic Disciplines 5 2.1.2. Alpines Discipline 5 2.1.3. Exceptions 5 2.2. OPTIONAL DISCIPLINES IN WMSC 5 2.2.1. Disciplines 5 2.2.2. Ski Disciplines 5 2.2.3. Additional Alpine Discipline 5 2.2.4. Additional Cross Country Discipline 5 2.3. OBLIGATORY DISCIPLINES IN WWG 5 2.3.1. Nordic Disciplines 5 2.3.2. Alpine Disciplines 5 2.3.3. Disciplines 5 2.3.4. Disciplines 5 2.4. OPTIONAL DISCIPLINES IN WWG 5 2.5. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS RULES 5 2.5.1. And Patrol Competitions 5 2.5.2. Cross-Country Competitions 6 2.5.3. Alpine Ski Competitions 6 2.5.4. Ski Orienteering Competitions 6 2.5.5. Ski Mountaineering Competitions 6 2.5.6. Possession Of The Rules 6 2.6. LANGUAGES AND VALIDITY 6 2.7. OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES 6 2.7.1. Official Cism Representative 6 2.7.2. FIS Representatives 6 2.7.3. IBU Representative 6 2.7.4. IOF Representative 6 2.7.5. ISMF Representative 6 2.7.6. Parasport Representative 6 2.7.7. Csc Representative 6 2.7.8. Members Of The CSC Ski 6 2.8. JURIES 6 2.8.1. Jury Of Appeal 6 2.8.2. Technical Juries 7 2.8.3. Technical Delegates 7

3. PARTICIPATION - COMPOSITION OF A MISSION 7 3.1. Composition Of The Mission In WMSC 7 3.2. Composition Of The Mission In WWG 8 3.3. Supplementary Personnel 8 3.4. Replacement Of A Competitor 8 3.5. Accreditation Of Future Organizers 8 3.6. Registration - Preliminary Agreement 8 3.7. Final Entry Form 8 3.8. Participation – Military Staus 8

4. WMSC EVENT SCHEDULE 8 5. WWG EVENT SCHEDULE 9 6. COMPETITION REGULATIONS 9 6.1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 9 6.1.1. Dress 9 6.1.2. Ski Equipment 9 6.1.3. Information On The Competitions 9 6.1.4. Competitions For Men And Women - Starts 9 6.2. 10 KM MEN / 7.5 KM WOMEN BIATHLON 9 6.2.1. General 9 6.2.2. Participation 10 6.2.3. Draw 10 6.2.4. Results - Ranking 10

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6.3. 15 KM MEN / 10 KM WOMEN CROSS-COUNTRY 10 6.3.1. General 10 6.3.2. Participation 10 6.3.3. Draw 10 6.3.4. Results - Ranking 10 6.4. /SLALOM 10 6.4.1. General 10 6.4.2. Participation 10 6.4.3. Training 10 6.4.4. Draw 10 6.4.5. Results - Ranking 10 6.5. PATROL COMPETITION 10 6.5.1. General Description 10 6.5.2. Composition Of A Patrol 10 6.5.3. Participation 11 6.5.4. Responsibilities Of The Patrol Leader 11 6.5.5. Draw Of Start Numbers 11 6.5.6. Dress 11 6.5.7. Equipment 11 6.5.8. Training 11 6.5.9. Equipment Control 11 6.5.10. Start 12 6.5.11. Shooting 12 6.5.12. And Finish Regulations 12 6.5.13. Prohibitions For Non-Competing Persons 12 6.5.14. Outside Assistance - Supplies 12 6.5.15. Competition Time, Results And Placings 12 6.5.16. Shooting Cancellation 13 6.5.17. Penalties 13 6.6. SKI ORIENTEERING COMPETITION 13 6.6.1. General 13 6.6.2. Participation 13 6.6.3. Draw 13 6.6.4. Results - Ranking 13 6.7. SKI MOUNTAINEERING COMPETITION 13 6.7.1. General 13 6.7.2. Participation 13 6.7.3. Draw 13 6.7.4. Results - Ranking 13 6.8. PARA CROSS-COUNTRY COMPETITION 14 6.8.1. General 14 6.8.2. Participation 14 6.8.3. Draw 14 6.8.4. Results - Ranking 14

7. ANTI-DOPING CONTROL 14 8. RESULTS, TITLES AND AWARDS 14 8.1. Results 14 8.2. Titles In WMSC 14 8.3. Titles In WWG 15 8.4. Awards 15 8.4.1. Official Cism Medals 15 8.4.2. Awards Presented By The Organizing Country 15 8.4.3. Fair Play Cup 15 8.5. National Anthems 15 8.6. Trophy For The Best Nation In Wmsc 15 8.6.1. Regulations For Attribution Best Nation Cup Points 16

9. INFORMATION ON INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS 16

CISM REGULATIONS FOR SKIING

1. INTRODUCTION

These regulations prescribe organization of the CISM world military skiing championships (WMSC) and other CISM skiing competitions, including general rules for CISM Military World (WWG). In different disciplines International Ski Federation (FIS), International Biathlon Union (IBU), International Orienteering Federation (IOF) and International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) are also used, but in case of discrepancies arising from interpretation of the regulations, CISM Regulations for Skiing (this regulation) will prevail.

CISM military skiing championships and other CISM skiing competitions are organized throughout the year. The World Military Skiing Championship is, in principle, held each year; CISM Military World Winter Games are organized every four years. The official designation of the championship is provided at articles 7.19 and 7.20 of the CISM Regulations.

Dates of the championships are determined through the coordination of the host nation nominated to organize the Championship, CISM Committee for skiing (CSC Ski) and international federations governing each sport. The CSC Ski will confirm the final dates.

4 4 2.2.3. ADDITIONAL ALPINE DISCIPLINE

Slalom in case that giant slalom is organized as obligatory discipline (Women and Men).

2.2.4. ADDITIONAL CROSS COUNTRY DISCIPLINE

Cross country sprint or team sprint (Women and Men).

2.3. OBLIGATORY DISCIPLINES IN WWG

2.3.1. NORDIC DISCIPLINES

- 10 km Biathlon Sprint competition (Men) - 7.5 km Biathlon Sprint competition (Women) 2. COMPETITIONS, RULES - Biathlon Mixed team relay (Men and Women) - 15 km Cross-country competition (Men) AND APPOINTMENTS - 10 km Cross-country competition (Women) - Team sprint Cross-country competition (Men and Women) - 20 km Patrol competition (Men) 2.1. OBLIGATORY DISCIPLINES IN WMSC - 15 km Patrol competition (Women) - Para Cross-country competition Standing Middle (Men and 2.1.1. NORDIC DISCIPLINES Women) - Para Cross-country competition Sitting Middle (Men and - 10 km Biathlon Sprint competition (Men) Women) - 7.5 km Biathlon Sprint competition (Women) - 15 km Cross-country competition (Men) 2.3.2. ALPINE DISCIPLINES - 10 km Cross-country competition (Women) - 20 km Patrol competition (Men) Giant slalom and slalom Competition of two runs (Women - 15 km Patrol competition (Women) and Men). - Para Cross-country skiing competition (Men and Women) 2.3.3. SKI ORIENTEERING DISCIPLINES

2.1.2. ALPINE DISCIPLINE Middle distance and relay ski orienteering competition (Women and Men). Giant slalom or slalom (in case that organizer does not have a ski slope with enough vertical drop for giant slalom). 2.3.4. SKI MOUNTAINEERING Competition of two runs (Women and Men). DISCIPLINES

2.1.3. EXCEPTIONS Ski mountaineering vertical, individual or team competition (Women and Men). In case, that in a specific year no delegation is able to host all obligatory disciplines, CSC Ski can exceptionally accept an 2.4. OPTIONAL DISCIPLINES IN WWG organizer which is not organizing all obligatory disciplines. CISM World Winter Games skiing competitions are held in 2.2. OPTIONAL DISCIPLINES IN WMSC the obligatory disciplines. In addition to this, each organizer has option to arrange also competitions in , CISM World Skiing Championship competitions are held and Paraski and additional events in obligatory in the obligatory disciplines. In addition to this, each disciplines. organizer has an option to arrange also competitions in Ski orienteering and Ski mountaineering and additional alpine 2.5. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS and cross-country discipline. RULES

2.2.1. SKI ORIENTEERING DISCIPLINES 2.5.1. BIATHLON AND PATROL COMPETITIONS Middle distance and/or relay ski orienteering competition (Women and Men). The IBU Event and Competition Rules governing biathlon competitions will be used. However, distinctive regulations 2.2.2. SKI MOUNTAINEERING DISCIPLINES contained in this document will be used in addition to the IBU Rules. Ski mountaineering individual or team competition (Women and Men).

5 2.7.2. FIS REPRESENTATIVES

Since the International Ski Federation (FIS) has agreed to award FIS points for CISM events and cross- country events, the host nation is therefore required to provide a FIS Technical delegates for giant slalom and cross-country skiing competitions and in case of including snowboard disciplines also for snowboard.

2.5.2. CROSS-COUNTRY COMPETITIONS 2.7.3. IBU REPRESENTATIVE

The rules governing world championships as specified by The host nation is required to provide an International FIS will be used. However, distinctive regulations contained Biathlon Union official technical delegate for biathlon in this document will be used in addition to the FIS Rules. competitions. For Cross- Country competitions for disabled athletes, also World Para Nordic classification rules and regulation of 2.7.4. IOF REPRESENTATIVE International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will be used. In case that the host nation organizes also optional ski 2.5.3. ALPINE SKI COMPETITIONS orienteering event, it is required to provide an International Orienteering Federation official event adviser for ski The rules governing world championships as specified by FIS orienteering competitions. will be used. However, distinctive regulations contained in this document will be used in addition to the FIS Rules. 2.7.5. ISMF REPRESENTATIVE

2.5.4. SKI ORIENTEERING In case that the host nation organizes also optional COMPETITIONS ski mountaineering event, it is required to provide an International Ski Mountaineering Federation official The rules governing orienteering events as specified by IOF international referee for ski mountaineering competitions. will be used. However, distinctive regulations contained in this document will be used in addition to the IOF Rules. 2.7.6. PARASPORT REPRESENTATIVE

2.5.5. SKI MOUNTAINEERING In case that the host nation organizes parasport event, it is COMPETITIONS required to provide an International Paralympic Committee referee for parasport (disabled athletes) competitions. The rules governing ski mountaineering events as specified by ISMF will be used. However, distinctive regulations 2.7.7. CSC PARACHUTING contained in this document will be used in addition to the REPRESENTATIVE ISMF Rules. In case that the host nation in WMG organizes also 2.5.6. POSSESSION OF THE RULES optional paraski (parachuting and giant slalom) event, CSC Parachuting is required to provide CSC parachuting member It is mandatory for all chiefs of missions to be in possession as referee for paraski ski competitions. of up-to-date CISM Regulations, CISM Ski regulations, FIS, IBU and IPC Rules (in case of inclusion of optional disciplines 2.7.8. MEMBERS OF THE CSC SKI also IOF and ISMF Rules). The duties of the president and the members of the CSC 2.6. LANGUAGES AND VALIDITY Ski are explained in articles 2.15 and 2.16 of the CISM Regulations. The official language of the CISM Ski Regulations is English. Official CISM CSC Skiing meetings are held in English. 2.8. JURIES

2.7. OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES 2.8.1. JURY OF APPEAL

2.7.1. OFFICIAL CISM REPRESENTATIVE The composition, the attributions and the procedure of the Jury of Appeal are explained at article 8.13 of the CISM The appointment and responsibilities of the official CISM Regulations. representative are explained in articles 2.13 and 2.14 of the CISM Regulations.

6 2.8.2. TECHNICAL JURIES F. Snowboard Jury: the composition and the duties of the jury are defined in the FIS rules. A CSC member is an Technical juries are appointed during the preliminary additional and official member to this Jury. The Jury will meeting or during the technical meeting by the President be responsible for the following competitions: Snowboard CSC Ski or his representative, according to the article 8.12 of (Women and Men). the CISM Regulations. 2.8.3. TECHNICAL DELEGATES A. Biathlon Jury: the composition and the duties of the Biathlon Jury are defined in the IBU rules. The chairman of The organizer of the championship is responsible to the Jury will be the Technical Delegate (TD) nominated by provide technical delegates for all disciplines. It may make the IBU. A CSC member is an additional and official member a proposal concerning TDs to FIS and IBU through his to this Jury. The Jury will be responsible for the following National Federations not later than April 15 the year before competitions: the Championship and also in case of organizing optional - 10 km Biathlon Sprint (Men) disciplines proposal for the IOF event adviser and ISMF - 7.5 km Biathlon Sprint (Women) official international referee. The Technical Delegates (TDs) - 20 km Patrol competition (Men) can belong to the host country (as an exception), or any - 15 km Patrol competition (Women) other country (normal case). - Mixed Team Relay. Organizer must send the names and contact details of TD’s B. Cross-country Jury: the composition and the duties of the for all disciplines of the championship at least one month jury are defined in the FIS rules. The chairman of the Jury before the start of the championship to the president of CSC will be the Technical Delegate (TD) nominated by FIS. A CSC Ski. member is an additional and official member to this Jury. The Jury will be responsible for the following competitions: - 15 km Cross-country (Men) 3. PARTICIPATION - - 10 km Cross-country (Women) - Team Sprint. COMPOSITION OF A C. Alpine Jury: the composition and the duties of the jury are MISSION defined in the FIS rules. The chairman of the Jury will be the Technical Delegate (TD) nominated by FIS. A CSC member is an additional and official member to this Jury. The Jury will 3.1. COMPOSITION OF THE MISSION IN be responsible for the following competitions: Giant slalom WMSC and/or Slalom (Women and Men). A mission for obligatory disciplines in WMSC will include a D. Ski Orienteering Jury: the composition and the duties of total of 30 persons divided as follows: the jury are defined in the IOF rules. A CSC member is an - a chief of mission additional and official member to this Jury. The Jury will be - a team captain responsible for the following competitions: Ski orienteering - three (3) coaches (Women and Men). - one ad libitum - eight (8) Nordic (Biathlon/Cross Country) male E. Ski Mountaineering Jury: the composition and the duties competitors of the jury are defined in the ISMF rules. A CSC member - four (4) Alpine male competitors is an additional and official member to this Jury. The Jury - eight (8) Nordic (Biathlon/Cross Country) female will be responsible for the following competitions: Ski competitors mountaineering (Women and Men). - four (4) Alpine female competitors

In case of organization of optional disciplines mission will include also: - a coach for ski orienteering and/or a coach for ski mountaineering - three (3) Ski orienteering male competitors - three (3) Ski orienteering female competitors - two (2) Ski mountaineering male competitors - two (2) Ski mountaineering female competitors

If mission includes also up to 2 parasport coaches and 6 parasport athletes, then the total number of the mission can be 38 persons in obligatory disciplines and 12 for optional disciplines.

7 competitor and amount of ammunition brought by the mission E. Signed commitments of the Chief of delegation declaring military status of the competitors and Chief of Mission declaring understanding and following article 7.23 of the CISM Regulations.

3.8. PARTICIPATION – MILITARY STAUS

Only military personnel on active duty in Armed Forces may take part in competitions as athletes in accordance with CISM Regulations art 7.23.

3.2. COMPOSITION OF THE MISSION IN WWG 4. WMSC EVENT Mission composition for CISM WWG will be defined for each SCHEDULE individual WWG according to coordination between CISM HQ, PCSC’s and WWG Organizing committee in the WWG Invitation file. The competitions and activities shall follow, as much as possible, the schedule below: 3.3. SUPPLEMENTARY PERSONNEL 1st day - Monday : Arrival of missions After coordination has been made with the host nation, each mission may include, at its own expense, one or more 2nd day - Tuesday : Preliminary meetings supplementary members, such as: Appointment of Juries - waxing specialist Training - physiotherapist Opening ceremony - physician (medical doctor) - journalist 3rd day - Wednesday : 10 km Biathlon Sprint(Men) 7.5 km Biathlon Sprint 3.4. REPLACEMENT OF A COMPETITOR (Women) Giant slalom (Women and If, due to illness or injuries, a competitor is unable to start, he Men) may be replaced by a member of the mission provided that the latter is a member of the Armed Forces of his country. 4th day - Thursday : 15 km Cross-country (Men) 10 km Cross-country 3.5. ACCREDITATION OF FUTURE (Women) ORGANIZERS 5th day - Friday : 20 km Patrol competition Future organizers (observers) may attend the Championship (Men) in accordance with the following dispositions: 15 km Patrol competition - Two years before their own World Championships: (Women) one person. Enlarged CSC meeting with - One year before their own World Championships: representatives from all three persons. participating nations Closing ceremony 3.6. REGISTRATION - PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT 6th day - Saturday : Departure of missions

The preliminary agreement form from participating nations In case of the organization of the optional disciplines, event must reach the hosting country duly completed three (3) schedule can be adopted by the organizer after consulting months before the beginning of the Championship stating: CSC Skiing and approval of the schedule by CSC Skiing. - the size of the mission. - competitions in which the nation intends to take part.

3.7. FINAL ENTRY FORM

The final entry form must reach the host country duly completed one (1) month prior to the Championship stating: A. Ranks and names of the officials. B. Ranks and names of competitors. C. Exact travel details. D. Weapon type and serial number for each

8 5. WWG EVENT 6. COMPETITION SCHEDULE REGULATIONS

6.1. GENERAL PROVISIONS Skiing competitions and activities shall follow, as much as possible, the schedule below: 6.1.1. DRESS

1st day - Monday : Arrival of missions Competitions: Sport dress in accordance with international federation regulations governing each sport. For the Patrol 2nd day - Tuesday : Preliminary meetings competition, in conformity with CISM Specific Regulations Appointment of Juries for Skiing (this regulation). Training Opening ceremony Ceremonies: Military uniform.

3rd day - Wednesday : 10 km Biathlon Sprint(Men) 6.1.2. SKI EQUIPMENT 7.5 km Biathlon Sprint (Women) Giant slalom (Women & Men) Ski equipment will be checked according to FIS, IBU, IOF, IPC Ski Mountaineering Vertical and ISMF rules. race (Women & Men) Ski Orienteering Middle 6.1.3. INFORMATION ON THE distance (Women & Men) COMPETITIONS

4th day - Thursday : 15 km Cross-country (Men) At least one month before the event, each participating 10 km Cross-country nation will receive from the organizing country the technical (Women) specifications of the facilities to be used, including a Ski Orienteering Sprint showing the location of: team huts, start and finish areas, (Women & Men) course and trail profiles, control points, refreshment and Para Standing Middle (Men first aid points, shooting range and information about the & Women) target system.

5th day - Friday : Biathlon Mixed tem Relay The Organizing Committee must announce daily: (Men & Women) - the competitors start order Slalom (Women & Men) - the transportation schedule Ski Mountaineering - next day’s program and schedule Individual (Women & Men) Para Sit-Ski Middle (Men & 6.1.4. COMPETITIONS FOR MEN AND Women) WOMEN - STARTS

6th day - Saturday : Cross Country mixed team Competitions for Men and Women will take place separately sprint (Men&Women) in time. Ski Mountaineering Sprint Relay (Women & Men) In all Nordic/Biathlon/Ski Orienteering competitions, the Ski Orienteering Sprint Women will normally start after the Men. Relay (Women & Men) In Giant slalom/Slalom, the Women will normally start 7th day - Sunday : 20 km Patrol competition before the Men. (Men) 15 km Patrol competition In Ski Mountaineering competitions all athletes would (Women) normally start at the same time. Enlarged CSC meeting with representatives from all 6.2. 10 KM MEN / 7.5 KM WOMEN participating nation Closing BIATHLON SPRINT ceremony 6.2.1. GENERAL 8th day - Monday : Departure of missions The CISM and IBU Rules are applied for the hosting of this In case of the organization of the optional disciplines, event competition. schedule can be adopted by the organizer after consulting CSC Skiing and approval of the schedule by CSC Skiing.

9 The CISM and FIS Rules are applied for the hosting of this competition. Also competitors without FIS license and FIS points can take part. They start after the last license holder.

6.4.2. PARTICIPATION

No more than four (4) Men and four (4) Women per nation may compete.

6.4.3. TRAINING 6.2.2. PARTICIPATION Training on ski trails is scheduled by the Competition No more than eight (8) Men and eight (8) Women per nation Committee. may compete. 6.4.4. DRAW 6.2.3. DRAW Groups and sub-groups are formed: competitors are divided The draw is organized according to IBU into two groups Rules. - the 1st group includes sub-groups comprised of competitors endowed with FIS points 6.2.4. RESULTS - RANKING - the 2nd group includes sub-groups comprised of competitors with no FIS points At the end of the competition, the following results will be - the number of sub-groups within the 2nd group published: is contingent upon the number of participants A. individual results B. team results obtained by adding the competition 6.4.5. RESULTS - RANKING time of the best three (3) competitors from each nation. At the end of the two runs of the competition, the following results will be published: 6.3. 15 KM MEN / 10 KM WOMEN A. individual results (time) CROSS-COUNTRY B. team results established by adding the race time obtained in the competition by the best three (3) 6.3.1. GENERAL competitors of each nation.

The CISM and FIS Rules are applied for the hosting of this 6.5. PATROL COMPETITION competition. Start of the competitors can be organized as a 30 seconds interval start or, in case that competition tracks 6.5.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION are suitable, also as a mass start. The CISM and IBU Rules are applied for the hosting of this 6.3.2. PARTICIPATION competition.

No more than eight (8) Men and eight (8) Women per nation Each patrol comprises 4 athletes who must ski the entire may compete. course, 20 km (men) and 15 km (women), as a team in a close formation. The patrol must complete 3 firing sessions 6.3.3. DRAW with any subsequent penalty loops in accordance with IBU Rules. Men patrols ski 4 laps of 5 km, women patrols ski 4 The draw is organized according to FIS Rules. laps of 3 – 5 km each.

6.3.4. RESULTS - RANKING 6.5.2. COMPOSITION OF A PATROL

At the end of the competition, the following results will be A patrol consists of: published: - One patrol leader A. individual results - Three (3) patrol members. B. team results obtained by adding the competition time of the best three (3) competitors from each The final composition of a patrol, including the identity of nation. the patrol leader, must be announced to the Organizing Committee no later than 18.00 hrs the day before the 6.4. GIANT SLALOM /SLALOM competition. After this time and up to one (1) hour before the start, only changes due to illness or accident to a patrol 6.4.1. GENERAL member will be accepted.

10 6.5.3. PARTICIPATION 6.5.7. EQUIPMENT

Each nation may enter two patrols (Men) and two patrols A. , boots and ski poles: must comply with IBU (Women). Rules. B. Start numbers - Bibs: All members of a patrol shall 6.5.4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE wear an identical start number, the patrol leader PATROL LEADER using the red bib (relay), other team members wearing green (first athlete shooting prone), The patrol leader is responsible for: yellow (athlete shooting standing) and bib A. insuring that the rules are known and applied by (second athlete shooting prone). the members of his patrol. C. Rifle: B. insuring that the patrol reports for the start on (1) The patrol leader does not carry the rifle at the time. start or finish. C. insuring that the patrol is in possession of the (2) The patrol is not allowed to change rifle carrier required equipment. on the shooting range. D. directing the firing as described in 6. 5. 11. (3) Other members: Rifles in accordance with IBU Rules. 6.5.5. DRAW OF START NUMBERS 6.5.8. TRAINING The draw for Women will take place in two groups, which will be Groups 1 and 2. The draw for Men will be organized in A. Skiing: training is permitted on the course at the two groups: Groups 3 and 4. discretion of the organizers, if possible at the same - Nations entering only one patrol can choose the time of day as the competition. group in which they wish to start. - Nations with two patrols must enter a patrol in B. Shooting: Competitors must have the opportunity each group. to shoot at paper and competition targets. If possible, the organizers will allocate training at the The starting order is Group 1, followed by Group 2, Group 3 same time of day as the competition. and Group 4. 6.5.9. EQUIPMENT CONTROL 6.5.6. DRESS The day before the competition, a voluntary control of In accordance with IBU Rules, but uniform for each nation. A weapons is to be offered by the organizer. patrol whose members' suits are not uniform will be penalized with 2 minutes penalty. Headgear, gloves and ski On the competition day, each patrol must report at the boots can be different. starting control point at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to its starting time where officials will conduct: - an identity control of each patrol member - an equipment check and skis marking in accordance with IBU Rules - a control and marking of weapons in accordance with IBU Rules.

After the competition: skis and rifles will be controlled in accordance with IBU Rules.

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paint lines and low fencing on the sides and rear, and with paint lines at the front, and must have equal access to the outgoing trail.

6.5.12. COURSE AND FINISH REGULATIONS

Course marking and specification is the same as for 20/15km IBU individual competition.

6.5.10. START A. Ski exchange: Ski exchange may take place among members of a patrol. A. Patrols start at intervals of one or two minutes, according to the Technical Jury decision. Before B. Close formation: the start, the patrol leader will organize in what During the competition and at the finish, patrol members sequence his members will be from the must remain in close formation. All four members must start. He will also organize the distribution of cross the finish line within a 15 second interval between the equipment among the patrol members first and last members of the patrol.

B. Start takes place with the patrol in one row on the C. Overtaking: same track. The starter rests his hand on the A patrol being passed by another patrol must step aside at shoulder of the first member of the patrol and at the first call for « Track » if it cannot increase its speed and the word « Go » removes his hand. leave the overtaking patrol behind. The overtaking patrol must not, under any circumstances, be impeded. A patrol is C. Should a false start occur in spite of this allowed to yell « Track » only when members are in a close precaution, the starter shall order the patrol back formation. by saying the word « Back ». All members of the patrol must move their feet behind the starting D. Withdrawal: line before making a fresh start. The nearest control point and the officials at the finish line must be notified if a patrol withdraws from the competition. 6.5.11. SHOOTING 6.5.13. PROHIBITIONS FOR NON- A. The patrol must complete 3 firing sessions in COMPETING PERSONS accordance with IBU Rules, choice of shooting lanes is free. The patrol leader does not shoot but It is forbidden for spectators, team officials and reserve gives orders and directs the firing for each athletes to precede or follow the patrol on the course. marksman. Patrol leader may carry rifle while ordering shooting. 2 athletes must fire prone 6.5.14. OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE - 5 rounds each, 1 athlete must fire standing 5 SUPPLIES rounds, 1 athlete is a patrol leader and is not shooting. Sequence of the shooting is prone, It must be conducted in accordance with the IBU Rules. standing, prone. Rounds are loaded from a magazine. For each missed shot all patrol 6.5.15. COMPETITION TIME, RESULTS members have to ski one 150 meters penalty AND PLACINGS loop. A. Moment of Finish: B. After each lap the patrol must reach the shooting The patrol finish time is taken when the last patrol member range in close formation. The patrol leader and passes the finish line. the athlete to fire ski to a free lane, while the other two patrol members continue pass the range, B. Competition time: and enter a special marked area ahead of The competition time, i.e. the elapsed time between the the penalty loop to occupy the waiting enclosure. start of the first member of the patrol and the finish of the The non-shooting members of the patrol may not last member, including the time spent at the shooting range cross the boundaries of the enclosure with their and all penalties (art 6.5.18), constitutes the final time. feet until the patrol leader and shooting member have completely passed the enclosure. C. Placing’s: The placing of patrols shall be decided by using the final time C. Waiting area/enclosure for the nonshooting obtained by each patrol. members of the patrol is set immediately after the exit from the shooting range and adjacent the entry to the penalty loop. Each enclosure must be 3 m wide and 3 m long, clearly marked with

12 6.5.16. SHOOTING CANCELLATION 6.6. SKI ORIENTEERING COMPETITION

In the case of bad weather, the Competition Jury may decide 6.6.1. GENERAL to cancel the shooting during the competition. The time elapsed between entering and leaving the shooting range The CISM and IOF Rules are applied for the hosting of this must therefore be recorded by the Organizer for each patrol, competition. in the case of cancellation of the shooting. 6.6.2. PARTICIPATION If this occurs, the time used on the shooting range will be deducted from the competition time. No more than three (3) Men and three (3) Women per nation may compete at WMSC. 6.5.17. PENALTIES 6.6.3. DRAW A. One Minute Penalty: A time penalty of one minute shall be imposed on a patrol for: The draw is organized according to IOF World championship rules. (1) Not keeping close formation (15 seconds time interval between the first and the last patrol 6.6.4. RESULTS - RANKING member) during any point of the competition. At the end of the competition, the following results will be (2) Not giving the right of way at the first call ¨Track¨ published: and thus blocking the overtaking patrol. A. Individual results. (3) Firing before being ordered by the patrol leader. B. Team results obtained by adding the competition (4) Leaving the waiting enclosure before the patrol time of the best two (2) competitors from each leader and athlete who was shooting completely nation in middle distance event. pass the waiting enclosure. C. Relay results. B. Two minutes penalty: 6.7. SKI MOUNTAINEERING (1) Every round not fired if the athlete recommences COMPETITION skiing before he has fired all necessary shots. 6.7.1. GENERAL (2) For every penalty loop, resulting from shot penalties, not done by the patrol immediately The CISM and ISMF Rules are applied for the hosting of this after each prone or standing shooting. competition. Competition can be organized as individual and/ or team competition. (3) All patrol members not wearing the uniform competition dress, the patrol leader is rectifying. 6.7.2. PARTICIPATION

C. Disqualification: A patrol shall be disqualified for: No more than two (2) Men and two (2) Women per nation may compete at WMSC. (1) A patrol member firing more than five rounds. 6.7.3. DRAW (2) The patrol leader carrying a rifle at the start or finish line. The draw is organized according to ISMF Rules.

(3) Changing rifle carrier on the shooting range. 6.7.4. RESULTS - RANKING

(4) Violating any other IBU Rule resulting At the end of the competition, the following results will be disqualification. published:

A. individual results in case of individual race or B. team results in case of a team competition.

13 8. RESULTS, TITLES AND AWARDS

8.1. RESULTS

The president of CSC Skiing (or by him/her officially appointed person) has to sign the result list before it becomes official.

8.2. TITLES IN WMSC

In obligatory disciplines the following titles are awarded: 6.8. PARA CROSS-COUNTRY COMPETITION - 10 km Biathlon (Men) : individual title

6.8.1. GENERAL - 10 km Biathlon (Men) : team title

The CISM, FIS and IPC Rules are applied for the hosting of - 7.5 km Biathlon (Women) : individual title this competition. Competition is normally organized in two individual disciplines: one middle distance standing event - 7.5 km Biathlon (Women) : team title and one middle distance sitting event. - 15 km Cross-country (Men) : individual title 6.8.2. PARTICIPATION - 15 km Cross-country (Men) : team title No more than two (3) Men and two (3) Women per nation may compete at WMSC. - 10 km Cross-country (Women) : individual title

6.8.3. DRAW - 10 km Cross-country (Women) : team title

The draw is organized according to FIS Rules. - Para Cross-country skiing Standing (Women and Men) : individual title 6.8.4. RESULTS - RANKING - Para Cross-country skiing Sitting (Women and Men) At the end of the competition, the following results will be : individual title published: - Para Cross-country skiing Standing (Women and Men) A. Individual results. : team title B. Team results obtained by adding the competition time of the best two (2) competitors from each - Para Cross-country skiing Sitting (Women and Men) nation. : team title

- Giant Slalom (Women and Men) : individual title 7. ANTI-DOPING - Giant Slalom (Women and Men) : team title CONTROL - 20 km Patrol competition (Men) : patrol title

At least at each CISM WMSC and WWG, if possible also at - 15 km Patrol competition (Women) : patrol title other major events, anti- doping controls will be carried out according to the latest CISM Anti-Doping Regulation In optional disciplines the following titles are awarded. (Chapter IX, CISM Regulations) that are fully in line with the - Slalom (Women and Men) : individual title World Anti- Doping Code of WADA. - Slalom (Women and Men) : team title The operative responsibilities of the anti- doping controls will lie on the Anti- Doping Commission formed for the - Middle distance ski orienteering (Men) : individual title considered event. The composition and the tasks of this commission are defined in the CISM Anti-Doping Regulation. - Middle distance ski orienteering (Men) : team title As far as possible, at least 8 tests will be carried out during the CISM Military World Skiing Championship. - Middle distance ski orienteering (Women): individual title

- Middle distance ski orienteering (Women): team title

- Ski mountaineering (Men) : individual/team title

- Ski mountaineering (Women) : individual/team title 14 Awarding of official titles and awards in case of participation - 20 km Patrol competition (Men) : patrol title of less than 6 competitors or teams is prescribed in article 8.30 of CISM Regulations. If possible, medals for each - 15 km Patrol competition (Women) : patrol title discipline are distributed on the day of competition. In optional disciplines individual and in case of team events 8.3. TITLES IN WWG team titles are awarded.

In obligatory disciplines, the following titles are awarded: Awarding of official titles and awards in case of participation of less than 6 competitors or teams is prescribed in article - 10 km Biathlon (Men) : individual title 8.30 of CISM Regulations.

- 10 km Biathlon (Men) : team title 8.4. AWARDS

- 7.5 km Biathlon (Women) : individual title 8.4.1. OFFICIAL CISM MEDALS

- 7.5 km Biathlon (Women) : team title Official CISM medals are awarded in each competition described at article 8.2 and 8.3 of these rules and in - Biathlon mixed relay (Women and Men) : team title accordance with the CISM Regulations.

- 15 km Cross-country (Men) : individual title 8.4.2. AWARDS PRESENTED BY THE ORGANIZING COUNTRY - 15 km Cross-country (Men) : team title The organizing country is entitled to present further prizes in - 10 km Cross-country (Women) : individual title addition to the official medals and cups as follows:

- 10 km Cross-country (Women) : team title - one cup or prize to teams placing first, second and third in any of the various competitions - Team sprint Cross-country (Women) : team title - mementos to all participants (choice of gift is to be at the - Team sprint Cross-country (Men) : team title discretion of the host nation)

- Para Cross-country skiing Standing (Women and Men) - best nation trophy : individual title 8.4.3. FAIR PLAY CUP - Para Cross-country skiing Sitting (Women and Men) : individual title The organizing country can award a Fair-play Cup to an individual or a team for a particular action towards fair-play - Para Cross-country skiing Standing (Women and Men) during the WMSC and WWG. : team title The final choice shall be conducted by the official CISM - Para Cross-country skiing Sitting (Women and Men) representative, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee : team title and the President of the CSC Ski.

- Giant Slalom (Women and Men) : individual title 8.5. NATIONAL ANTHEMS

- Giant Slalom (Women and Men) : team title During the Awards Ceremony, the national anthem of the winner will be played following the presentation of medals. - Slalom (Women and Men) : individual title 8.6. TROPHY FOR THE BEST NATION IN - Slalom (Women and Men) : team title WMSC

- Middle distance ski orienteering (Men) : individual title The organizing country offers a trophy to the country which obtains the best total results over all competitions of the - Middle distance ski orienteering (Men) : team title Championship.

- Middle distance ski orienteering (Women) : individual title

- Middle distance ski orienteering (Women) : team title

- Ski mountaineering (Men) : individual/team title

- Ski mountaineering (Women) : individual/team title

15 9. INFORMATION ON INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS

A. Fédération Internationale de Ski International Ski Federation Blochstrasse 2 8.6.1. REGULATIONS FOR ATTRIBUTION CH-3653 Oberhofen/Thunersee BEST NATION CUP POINTS Suisse tel :+41 332 44 61 61 Points will be awarded for the following competitions: fax: +41 332 24 46 171 www.fis-ski.com - Biathlon individual men and women. - Cross-country individual men and women. B. International Biathlon Union - Para Cross-country skiing individual men and women. Union Internationale de Biathlon - Giant slalom and/or slalom individual men and women. Peregrinstarsse 14 - Ski orienteering individual men and women (if organized). A-5020 Salzburg - Ski mountaineering individual or team men and women (if organized). tel : + 43 (662) 85 50 50 - Patrol race. fax : + 43 (662) 85 50 508 www.biathlonworld.org Attribution of the national cup points will be as follows: C. International Orienteering Federation Men and Women Individual: Drottninggatan 47 31/2 tr 10 points 1st place SE-65225 9 points 2nd place 8 points 3rd place www.orienteering.org 7 points 4th place 6 points 5th place D. International Ski Mountaineering Federation 5 points 6th place Piazza G. Mellano 4 B 4 points 7th place 12084 Mondovì (CN) 3 points 8th place 2 points 9th place Phone: +39 0174 554755 1 point 10th place Fax: +39 0174 080155 www.ismf-ski.org Patrol Men and Women (only one patrol per nation brings the points for best nation cup): E. International Paralympic Committee Adenaueralee 212-214 15 points if coming 1st 53113 Bonn 13 points if coming 2nd Germany 11 points if coming 3rd Phone: +49 228 2097 200 9 points if coming 4th Fax: +49 228 2097 207 7 points if coming 5th www.paralympic.org 5 points if coming 6th 3 points if coming 7th and 8th 2 points if coming 9th and 10th 1 point if coming 11th and 12th

The country scoring the largest number of points will be declared the winner and will be receive the trophy.

In case of a tie in scores at the end of the competitions, the Patrol competition results will be used to break the tie.

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CISM Secretary General Colonel Dorah MAMBY KOITA (GUI)

President of CISM Skiing Committee Lieutenant-Colonel Jure VELEPEC (SLO)

Members: Colonel Zhang TAO (CHN) Colonel Jukka KOTILEHTO (FIN) Lieutenant-Colonel Ewald KLINGER (AUT) Lieutenant-Colonel Stefan FREDRIKSSON (SWE) Major Pierre ASCEDU (FRA)

CISM Director Colonel Luiz FERNANDO MEDEIROS NÓBREGA (BRA)

CISM Media and Communication Director Mr. David VANDENPLAS (BEL)

Layout and Design of the Regulations: Mr. Maxime MORLET (BEL), CISM Media and Communication Assistant