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Minutes Alpine Committee Hotel Hilton Zürich – Zürich (SUI) 28.09.2018 Dear Ski Friends, We have pleasure in sending you today the Minutes of the Meeting of the Alpine Committee meeting held in Zürich (SUI), 28th September 2018. You are kindly asked to send any remarks to the FIS Office in Oberhofen no later than 15th November 2018. We would also like to take the opportunity of informing you that the minutes are available on the Member Services section of the FIS Website: www.fis-ski.com. Thank you very much for your valuable contribution. Kindest regards,

Bernhard Russi Janez Fleré Chairman Alpine Committee Alpine Technical Coordinator

FIS Staff - Stefan Huber, FIS - Atle Skaardal, FIS - Markus Waldner, FIS - Jean Phillippe Vulliet, FIS - Hannes Trinkl, FIS - Markus Mayr, FIS - Emmanuel Couder, FIS - Andreas Krönner, FIS - Mike Kertesz, FIS - Peter Gerdol, FIS - Wim Rossel, FIS - Juerg Capol, FIS - Daniel Defago, FIS - Jenny Wiedecke, FIS

Other Committees, Working Groups - Horst Hüttel, GER, Nordic Combined Committee - Vegard Ulvang, NOR, Cross-Country Committee - Mika Kojonkoski, FIN, Jumping Committee - Aki Murasato, JPN, Equipment Committee - Rudi Huber, SRS - Hubert Hörterer, GER, Medical Committee - Chris Moore, CAN, Legal and Safety Committee - Pernilla Wiberg, SWE, Alpine Equipment WG - Daniela Merighetti, ITA, Athletes Commission - Hannes Reichelt, AUT, Athletes Commission

Organisers OWG/WSC - OC WSC 2019 Are, SWE - OC YOWG 2020 Lausanne, SUI - OC WSC 2021 Cortina, ITA - OC OWG 2022 Beijing, CHN - OC WSC 2023 Courchevel Meribel, FRA

Honorary Members - Stig Ove Gustafsson, SWE - Oskar Fischer, GER - Christian Poley, AUT - Svein Mundal, NOR - Tone Vogrinec, SLO

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INTERNATIONAL SKI FEDERATION Alpine Committee

Invitation Meeting Alpine Committee Friday, 29.09.2018, 14:00, Conference Room “Panorama A/B/C”

AGENDA 1. Welcome Bernhard Russi

2. Roll Call Janez Fleré

3. Approval of the Agenda Bernhard Russi

4. Approval of the Minutes of the 86th meeting held on May 2018 in Costa Navarino (GRE) Janez Fleré

5. Reports 5.1 Chairman Bernhard Russi

6. Executive Board Bernhard Russi

Sub-Committees / Working Groups: 7. Evaluation 7.1 Data and Timing Working Group Daniel Defago 7.2 Classification of Alpine Competitors Jeff Weinman

8. Ladies' Alpine Skiing Karen Korfanta

9. Alpine Courses Elena Gaja

10. Rules Michael Huber

11. Alpine Technical Delegates Walter Vogel

12. Alpine World Cup Niklas Carlsson 12.1 Working Group Trainer Ladies Atle Skaardal 12.2 Working Group Trainer Men Markus Waldner

13. Intercontinental Cup Stefano Pirola 13.1 European Cup Herbert Mandl 13.2 Nor-Am Chip Knight 13.3 Far East Michihiko Nakamura 13.4 South American Cup Ernesto Cingolani 13.5 Cup David Howden

14. Youth Questions Ken Read 14.1 Junior World Ski Championships Peter Gerdol

15. Material and Equipment 15.1 WG for Alpine Equipment Pernilla Wiberg

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16. Athletes Commission Daniela Merighetti / Hannes Reichelt

17. Reports from Organisers of the next major championships: 17.1 2019 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Are (SWE) 17.2 2020 Youth Olympic Winter Games, Lausanne (SUI) 17.3 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Cortina (ITA) 17.4 2022 Olympic Winter Games, Beijing (CHN) 17.5 2023 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Courchevel-Meribel (FRA)

18. Questions, Various

19. Next Meetings FIS Calendar Conference, Cavtat-Dubrovnik (CRO), May 28th – June 1st 2019

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All proposals and decisions of the FIS Alpine Committee are subject to approval of the FIS Council at its Meeting to be held in Oberhofen (SUI), November 2018

1. Welcome and Opening of the Meeting The Chairman, Bernhard Russi (SUI), welcomed all present to the 87th meeting of the FIS Alpine Committee in Zürich (SUI) and extended his welcome to Gian Franco Kasper, FIS President, to Sarah Lewis General Secretary, to all Committee and Sub- Committee members and to the guests present.

2. Roll Call Janez Fleré (FIS) conducted the roll call. Apologies were received from Claus Ryste (NOR), Vedran Pavlek (CRO), Gregor Benedik (SLO), Daniela Merighetti (ITA) and Hannes Reichelt (AUT) members of the Executive Board; Herbert Mandl (AUT), Chairman of the European Cup, Ernesto Cingolani (ARG), Chairman of the South American Cup and David Howden (NZL), Chairman of the Australian New Zealand Cup.

3. Approval of the Agenda The Agenda, without additions or remarks, was unanimously approved.

4. Approval of the Minutes The Minutes of the 86th Meeting held in May 2018 in Costa Navarino (GRE) were, without comments or remarks, unanimously approved.

5. Reports 5.1 Chairman (Bernhard Russi, SUI) The Chairman noted that despite it being the end of summer, winter was still running in the Southern Hemisphere. The season started already in Southern Hemisphere with a large program of competitions with a total of 54 competitions held in Australia and New Zealand and 85 in Chile and Argentina. For all professionals and the Sub-Committee Chairmen the summer brought many inspections of World Cup events and the homologation of courses. The Final Inspection of Are (SWE), for the coming 2019 Alpine World Championships is due shortly. In Beijing (CHN) the on-going process is advancing at incredible speed, the achievements there are impressive. The FIS Congress (held in spring) approved the introduction of the Individual Parallel Event with the first event to be at the 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Cortina (ITA). A Working Group, chaired by Ken Read, was established in order to draw up the rules and systems required to run this event. The Chairman was pleased to note that some 80% of the business necessary has been completed, a tremendous workload. By February the final report should be ready for delivery to the Executive Board for approval. The Chairman thanked everyone for their work during the last, busy four days.

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6. Executive Board (Bernhard Russi, SUI) The Executive Board held two, not three, meetings as the World Cup Sub-Committee was extremely well prepared having no questions or issues. The main topic was the Parallel Event with its rules and harmonisation. There were long discussions ending with a lot of ideas to work on during the next four months by which time the final proposal is due. In addition the Executive Board has decided to replace the Alpine Combined with the individual Parallel Events in the future planning of World Championships, World Cup and Olympic Winter Games.

7. Evaluation

7.1 Timing Working Group (Daniel Defago, FIS) The Timing device Summit Systems SRT 1000 has expired and the homologation list will be updated shortly. Some adjustments have been made to Start-door measurements to fit all FIS disciplines. The Timing Booklet (Alpine) is now updated and 1st release Cross-Country and Freestyle are ready.

7.2 Classification of Alpine Competitors (Jeff Weinman, USA) The Sub-Committee work surrounded approving special quotas for the Northern Hemisphere and addressing impact of parallel events on the overall classification. The following proposal were supported unanimously to forward to the Alpine Committee:

Limit of parallel competitions 4.4.10 FIS points for the Qualification Run

FIS points will be calculated for the European Cup KO and Parallel qualification run. No FIS points will be awarded to those qualified competitors who did not start the Parallel competition. - Each National Ski Association may calendar the following number of parallel competitions: - One competition per gender in National Championships and National Junior Championships categories - No more than two competitions per gender in each FIS category No limit on the number of competitions in ENL category

The Alpine Committee supported the proposal

8. Ladies´Alpine Skiing (Karen Korfanta, USA) The Sub-Committee sought to identify which National Ski Associations were establishing Safe Policies in order to protect athletes in the sport. The Race Directors present reported on the coming 18/19 season. The initiative on gender equality was discussed, particularly on how this will be viewed in the future. It hopes to start an active initiative in engaging in this matter in order that change comes about. Finally the member for , Traudl Munch was retiring and received the grateful thanks from the Sub-Committee members for all her support over the years.

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9. Alpine Courses (Elena Gaja, ITA) The Sub-Committee heard reports from the Race Directors present that were interesting and much appreciated. The summer had been a busy period with 46 new certificates being issued. Currently there are 330 open missions to be completed during the coming two months. In spring the revision of the rules was completed and the Sub-Committee is now focussing on its next project, the on-line version of Homologation documents and Inspection Reports. The Chair was extremely grateful for the support of the IT department. There was some discussion on a common expiry date in order to give Organisers and National Ski Associations more time to react. This matter will be tabled at the spring meeting. The Chair noted that there was a major project in the coming year, that of the homologation of the Beijing (CHN) courses. The time to carry this out would be during the Final Inspection for the World Cup when 80-90% of the work was completed.

10. Alpine Rules (Michael Huber, AUT) The Sub-Committee has now 6 new members and the Chairman is looking towards an exciting time with new ideas. There is one item tabled from the spring meeting, the general prohibition of drones at events. The proposal then was rejected by the Alpine Committee and a rework, in conjunction with Legal and Advertising, has now produced the final version. It should be noted that this is not a strict prohibition, an exception is possible providing strict parameters are met and the Jury is involved. This rule is not general strategy rather only for Alpine events. Use of Drones (UAV)

616 Microphones and Special Electronic Devices

616.1 Within the areas of Start and Finish as well as in the area of the closed course, the use of microphones installed without the agreement of the organiser and the Jury ("roving" and so-called "gallows", microphones set into cameras or other technical instruments) is forbidden in training as well as in the race.

616.2 Unmanned and anchorless aerial vehicles (UAV) such as Drones or Quadrocopters etc., are strictly prohibited not permitted to fly over the closed Race Course area, neither during inspection, training or competition nor race, unless approved by the Jury and the organizer in writing subject to any prohibitions imposed by local laws or the property owners except with a specific written approval by the Organizer and the Jury. The Race Course area is will be defined by the Jury. Violators will be subject to sanctions by the Jury in accordance with ICR art. 223 In case of an infringement, the training/race has to be interrupted (see art. 624.f).

The Alpine Committee supported the proposal

The Chairman of the Sub-Committee noted that there are a large number of proposals coming for the spring meeting and it is his intention to reform his Working Group to manage the work load.

11. Alpine Technical Delegates (Walter Vogel, GER)

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The Sub-Committee for Alpine Technical Delegates held its annual update on Tuesday. Under the leadership of Janez and substantial discussions the commissioners prepared themselves for the individual further trainings. In its meeting the Sub-Committee determined TD assignments for the races in the Northern Hemisphere. They are facing a new maximum of alpine ski races in the upcoming winter. Last but not least the Sub-Committee proposes Jarl Forsmark (SWE) as honorary member of the Sub-Committee for Alpine Technical Delegates. Jalle served for a long time as commissioner for the Scandinavian region and coordinated this region in an outstanding way. The Alpine Committee supported the proposal

12. Alpine World Cup (Niklas Carlsson, SWE) Good reports from the Chief Race Directors and it was interesting to hear how Organisers and ski areas are trying to improve sources all the time. The Chairman reported on the Congress decision regarding Parallel Event and he believed it will be very interesting however some rules require updating. Current rules too require change based on experiences in the previous season. One change in the rules is with regard to the 32 competitors and current ranking system. There was a discussion regarding Quotas for the future and several ideas were presented. In spring discussions will take place on how to reduce starts in the World Cup. The Chairman thanked him for this morning's meeting and the sensitive discussions surrounding Quota reduction. It is a difficult and painful issue to approach but it is required. There were no questions or remarks on the three points and approval was unanimous.

Rules for parallel events (PSL or PGS) with qualification run 1. Type of Event - The race will be conducted as a parallel Slalom (PSL) or parallel (PGS) with a separate one run qualification. 2. Eligibility - World Cup rules, art. 3 are valid for the qualification run. Basic – and nNation quota according to the event concerned. (PSL = SL or PGS = GS) - The first 32 ranked competitors (No moving up) from the qualification run are qualified for the parallel race. 3. Entry deadlines - According to World Cup rules 4. Qualification run (one run only) - A qualification run is shorter than traditional SL or GS runs - In case of a PSL eventSlalom: The qualification run will be set with One run “American” Slalom (set with single GS gates.), The distance from turning pole to turning pole according to ICR (art.icle 801.2.3) s for Slalom are valid - In case of Giant SlalomPGS: The qualification run will be set with single GS gates. The distance from turning pole to turning pole according ICR (art.icle 901.2.4).One run GS, ICR articles for GS are valid. - First 32 ranked competitors from the qualification run are qualified (no moving up) In case of a tie for the 32nd position, the higher bib from the qualification runs is the qualified competitor.

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5. Parallel race - Enrollment: The 32 qualified competitors are enrolledFirst 32 competitors from the qualification run are qualified (No no moving up) 6.- Enrolment according to their ranking in of the qualification run. WCSL in the event (SL or GS) concerned and thereafter FIS points - Bracket (Start list) for the parallel is according to ICR. (art. 1230.2.1) - First round: Each heat between competitors consists of two runs. The two competitors change courses for the second run. - From each pair, the competitor who is listed first or respectively on the top of the pairing, will start on the red course on the first run of the round. (ICR art. 1230.2.3) - The maximum time difference for a run and/or penalty time after the first heat is: 0.5 second. - The losing competitors after the First round will be ranked from 17 to 32 according to their total time (run and re-run) Competitors without total time will be ranked according to the time from the qualification. - All following rounds from Round of sixteen, consist of one run. The lowest bib at start will choose the course, red or blue. - In case of a tie in the rRound of sixteen, the Quarter finals or the Semi-finals the winner will be determined by the best total time from the First round (run and re-run). In case the competitors cannot be separated on total time from the First round, the competitor with the lowest bib will advance to the next round. - The losing competitors from the Round of sixteen will be ranked from 9 to 16 according to their raccording to their total time from first run (run and re-run)un time. - All competitors losing the Quarter-final will race for their final ranking. (Rank 5 to 8, according to bracket, ICR.) In case of a tie, the regulation above is valid. - In case of a tie in the Final and/or the Small Final, competitors are ranked ex- aequo. (tie). 7. ICR. Art. 1220, Parallel events is valid 8.6. Precisions - The distance from turning pole to turning pole Course setting for the parallel races and qualification runs, (distance between the gates) ICR. articles for SL and/or GS are valid 9.7. World Cup points - Neither for the qualification run or parallel race, FIS points or WCSL points will be awarded. - World Cup points in the event (SL or GS) concerned and overall points (same for ladies and men, also including Nation Cup points) will be awarded as follows:

1st 100 17th 14 2nd 80 18th 13 3rd 60 19th 12 4th 50 20th 11 5th 45 21th 10 6th 40 22th 9 7th 36 23th 8 8th 32 24th 7 9th 29 25th 6 10th 26 26th 5 11th 24 27th 4 12th 22 28th 3

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13th 20 29th 2 14th 18 30th 1 15th 16 31st 1 16th 15 32nd 1

10.8. Prize Money - According to World Cup rules art. 6

City Event Rules for Alpine World Cup 1. Type of Event - The race will be conducted as a parallel event. - GS gates and panels will be used - 16 Ladies form 8 heats and 16 Men form 8 heats in this Parallel Event.

2. Eligibility: A maximum of 16 competitors per gender are qualified for the City Event. - The actual best 4 present competitors per gender from the WCSL Overall. (if any of these competitors are not able to attend, or already qualified through the event concerned WCSL, then the start position will go to the next qualified competitor from the event concerned WCSL (Slalom)) - The best 12 present competitors per gender from the WCSL of the event concerned (Slalom). If any of these competitors are not able to attend, then the start position will go to the next competitor from the event concerned WCSL (Slalom). - In case of a tie in the WCSCL-Overall or WCSL-event, tie breaking is done with the following priorities: - Event WCSL - Event FIS points - Event World Cup points - Overall World Cup points - Draw

3. Rounds: - First round with 8 heats for Ladies and 8 heats for Men with 2 runs. - Quarter Finals with 4 heats for Ladies and 4 heats for Men with 2 runs. - Semi Finals with 2 heats for Ladies and 2 heats for Men with 2 runs. - Finals: - Small Final for Ladies and Men: 2 heats for 3rd and 4th rank with 2 runs - Final for Ladies and Men: 2 heats for 1st and 2nd rank with 2 runs.

4. Causes for disqualifications (immediate and without protest): - false start (art. 1226.3) - interfering with an opponent, voluntarily or not - not passing through a gate correctly (art 661.4.2) - stepping back (art. 614.2.3) - continues to race after committing a gate fault (ICR 628.8)

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5. World Cup Points: World Cup Points for the Slalom World Cup, Overall and Nation Cup are awarded to all competitors. Schedule: - The winner is awarded 100 points - The second is awarded 80 points - The third is awarded 60 points - The fourth is awarded 50 points - All losers of the quarter finals are awarded 40 points - All losers of the first round are awarded 15 points - Loosing competitors in the quarterfinals are ranked 5th to 8th according to their total time from the quarterfinals and awarded corresponding World Cup points for place 5th to 8th. - Loosing competitors in the first round (round of 16) are ranked 9th to 16th according to their total time from the first round and awarded corresponding World Cup points for place 9th to 16th. No WCSL Points are awarded either in SL or Ooverall.

New World Cup Award 13.5.1 Overall Ski Manufactures Award A Overall Award will be presented to the best ski manufactures according to the highest number of World Cup points scored through the season. (Points scoring formula: All World Cup events except ATE, first six ranks, both genders)

The Alpine Committee supported all proposals

12.1 Working Group Coaches Ladies (Atle Skaardal, FIS) The Ladies Chief Race Director informed the meeting that Paul Kristofic (USA) has been elected as new Vice-Chairman of the Working Group. The group enjoyed a three hour meeting with no special report from the Working Group. A large number of organisers as well as FIS staff was present providing practical information about future events. He feels that all is ready for the coming season.

12.2 Working Group Coaches Men (Markus Waldner, FIS) The Mens Chief Race Director noted that at their meeting a new Vice- Chairman, Massimo Rinaldi (ITA) was elected; the Chairman Tomas Stauffer (SUI) was confirmed. The Coordinator for Tech Events is Christian Mitter (NOR) and the Coordinator for Speed Events would be decided at a meeting during the Sölden (AUT) weekend. There was a brief statement from the FIS Travel Office regarding travel plans for this season and all seemed well prepared. Discussions about general topics, course setting etc, brought about no big changes.

13. Intercontinental Cup (Stefano Pirola, CHI) The Chairman had a brief report after only one meeting during the past year. Members had already heard of the conditions in South America, particularly in the

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Central Region and there are still a number of Northern. Hemisphere teams training. He thanked the Chairmen of the Cups for their continued support as well as the FIS Office

13.1 European Cup (Herbert Mandl, AUT) At the European Cup meeting Wim Rossel, the new European Cup Ladies Coordinator replacing Janez Flere, was welcomed. During the summer season most of the inspections were done. The calendar for the upcoming season 2018/19 was confirmed; the coordinators presented the first draft version of the 2019/20 calendars. The meeting was very well attended, particularly by a lot of European Cup organisers. Almost everything is ready and we are looking forward to starting the next winter season.

13.2 Nor-Am Cup (Chip Knight, USA) The NorAm Sub-Committee has been working over the summer to confirm the schedule for the upcoming season. There are 29 total competitions on the calendar for next year: 4 Downhill, 5 Super G, 3 Alpine Combined, 8 Giant Slalom, 8 Slalom, and 1 Parallel. They are working with 12 different host sites across both the western and eastern regions of Canada and the United States. They continue to strive to elevate the NorAm Cup to ensure that it is the highest level of competition possible in North America. This is the goal of the NorAm Sub-Committee. They continue hosting a combined Men’s and Ladies’ speed series at Lake Louise (CAN) following the World Cup. Additionally, Sugarloaf (USA) has invested in significant safety upgrades, and we will return there for a speed series at the end of the season just after the World Cup Finals. There is ongoing work to prepare the hills to the highest standards and are very excited at adding a Parallel Event at the end of January.

13.3 Far East Cup (Michihiko Nakamura, JPN) The Chairman noted that some 26 races are planned. There is the intention to meet in Korea during the TD Update there. Far East Cup events will be used as test-events on future World Cup courses in China. The Chairman noted that it is a very challenging issue that is coming up; as a test event for the World Cup and then the Olympics.

13.4 South American Cup (Ernesto Cingolani, ARG) The Chairman was excused. Southern hemisphere 2018 winter was a less than average snow condition year, most of the ski areas in South America had enough snow to develop the training programs in July and August but they had to close before the season ended or limited the training possibilities in mid-September. Anyway the calendar of the South American Cup showed 30 events in the four events (4 Downhill, 8 Super G, 10 Giant Slalom, and 8 Slalom), this without counting eight races that had to be cancelled in El Colorado (CHI) (4 Alpine Combined, 4 Downhill) due to lack of snow and in Cerro Catedral (ARG) (2 Slalom) due to heavy snow falls. After successful events in Cerro Catedral

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(ARG), Las Leñas (ARG), La Parva (CHI) and El Colorado (CHI) the technical events finished two weeks ago in Ushuaia (ARG). With the presence of numerous World Cup Athletes, the South American Athletes highlighted with on the ladies side Macarena Simari Birkner (ARG) topped the overall standings. On the men’s side, the overall win went to Slovenian Klemen Kosi.

13.5 Australia / New Zealand Cup (David Howden, NZL) The Chairman was excused and a written report was distributed. This would be the last report from David Howden who is due to retire shortly. There were excellent conditions for the ANC races. Despite much snow they were able to run all events. Interestingly a 16 year old lady (Alice Robinson, NZL) won the Overall ANC cup. There was excellent media coverage throughout. Members are aware of the wish to have an alternative DH course to compliment Mt. Hutt. Discussions in Cardrona have stopped due to financial considerations, the costs of homologation. Other possibilities are being investigated and this is an ongoing matter.

14. Youth Questions (Ken Read, CAN) The Chairman noted that the meeting was focussed on the experts group; it was a very well attended meeting with enormous interest in the FIS Junior World Ski Championships with organisers and candidates present. He welcomed the new chair of FIS Children's races. Hans Peter Carlson (SWE). Speed events prime concern of the Sub-Committee. A number of downhills with declining participation have been seen. There was a special presentation on this subject by and by that outlined plans to train U16 & U 18 athletes. This discussion will continue in spring and is seen as a major concern within the sport. The base is strong with reports of good participation in FIS races however. Evidence of increased interest is shown in the number of experienced organisers coming to candidate for high level events; indeed there are 3 candidates for the 2022 World Junior Championships.

14.1 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships (Peter Gerdol, FIS) The 2019 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships will be held in Val di Fassa (ITA) from February, 17th to 27th. There were two presentations, at the European Cup and at Youth & Childrens´ Questions Sub-Committee. Almost everything is ready. There will be some more test events this upcoming winter in order to fine tune the Organising Committee. Speed events will be on Passo San Pellegrino (two Downhill EC ladies), tech events in Pozza di Fassa (two Giant Slalom EC men). In Pozza di Fassa they are just finishing the new GS start, re-shaping the upper part of the course and re-building the snow making system. The programme will start with speed events for men and tech events for ladies. Teams will be accommodated in 25 different hotels, with half-board arrangement. Lunch will be served at the team hospitality tents, both at Passo San Pellegrino and in Pozza di Fassa. For the ski room a big tent in a very convenient location will be used. The opening ceremony will be held in Canazei, while the prize-giving ceremonies will all be organized in Moena. The purpose is to unify the entire valley in the organisation of the event. For the 2020 edition the FIS Council appointed Narvik (NOR). The dates are

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now fixed – 4th to 14th March 2020. The schedule still needs to be finalized; this will be done at the next inspection which will take place at the beginning of April (right after the winter season) in connection with some FIS races. The 2021 edition will be hosted in (BUL) with the dates immediately following the World Cup races. In Bansko an inspection will be held next summer in order to start the planning for the event. For the 2022 and following years there are three candidates applying: Panorama (CAN), (AUT) and Juzhno Sakhalin (RUS). Panorama is a traditional Nor-Am organiser with a long experience in organising races. There are no obstacles to award Panorama the Championships. Hinterstoder is also an experienced organiser with a long tradition in Europa Cup and World Cup races. The third candidate, Juzhno Sakhalin, is a recent, very motivated organiser. They did some FEC races in the last years, but nevertheless this candidature is subject to an inspection. The Downhill course has at the moment not enough vertical drop; a new course is already planned with a longer course and a new gondola, so we definitely need to make an inspection, which will be then planned in the near future.

15. Material and Equipment (Bernhard Russi, SUI)

15.1 Working Group Alpine Equipment (Pernilla Wiberg, SWE) The Working Group had two presentations, one on a new ski helmet from Oakley; here there were no objections, and one regarding suit garments and protection. Athletes have requested thicker suits with cut resistance however this is currently not available. Cut resistant underwear is however acquirable and this information was passed on to the Athletes Representative, the idea being that the top 20 Men and Ladies may trail this if they wish. The Injury Data Base will be ready prior to start of the winter Northern Hemisphere season in Sölden (AUT). It is available for research purposes only and no names are displayed. There is a wish to have the Equipment Meeting and the meeting of the Athletes Commission jointly in future. The Chair welcomed the proposal to add a member and to hold joint meetings and fully supported the ideas.

16. Athletes´ Commission The Chairman of the Alpine Committee read out points from an e-mail for the two chairpersons who are currently otherwise engaged. 1. That athletes wish to have the warm-up closer to the race time. He believes this can be discussed by the Race Directors and the Sub-Committee. 2. There is a wish for professional forerunners. Here the question is how many are available with the necessary skills and time required and this will continue to be studied. 3. Protective clothing issues. This is fully supported. 4. Parallel Rules. Here it is anticipated that the same rules will apply for both SL and GS. This work is on-going and not yet agreed to. 5. Finally the athletes would like more gym/dry training facilities available at World Cups and this was passed on to the relevant persons.

The Chairman noted that the Athletes Commission has been running for a few years now. He feels strongly that it is necessary to have the elected persons or their representatives present at these meetings. He will reply to the letter along those lines

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as he believes that they may have important current issues that need addressing.

17. Reports from Organisers of the next major championships: - 2019 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Are (SWE) - 2020 Youth Olympic Winter Games, Lausanne (SUI) - 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Cortina (ITA) - 2022 Olympic Winter Games, Beijing (CHN) - 2023 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Megeve Courchevel (FRA) Short reports from the next major championships were given during the meeting.

18. Questions, Various There were no Questions or Remarks. The Chairman Bernhard Russi thanked the chairmen of the various Sub-Committees, their members as well as the Executive Board members, the various Working Groups and the FIS Staff for their work and continued support. For more details in regard to all Sub-Committee meetings (agenda, minutes) see www.fis-ski.com under Members Section.

19. Next Meetings The next meeting of the Alpine Committee and the Sub-Committees will be held during FIS Calendar Conference, Cavtat-Dubrovnik (CRO), May 28th – June 1st 2019. There being no further business the Meeting was closed.

Janez Flere – For the minutes Read and approved by Bernhard Russi, Chairman Alpine Committee

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