2024
COMPETITION GUIDE
FREESTYLE
& FREESKI
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2024 FREESTYLE / FREESKI
COMPETITION GUIDE
Editors
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freestyle Sport Committee
Rules and Ocials Sub-Committee
Ashley Deibold
Managing Editor & Layout
Je Weinman
Published by
U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Box 100
1 Victory Lane
Park City, UT 84060
usskiandsnowboard.org
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may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a
database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Printed in
the USA. Additional copies of this guide are available for $10.00 by calling 435.647.2666.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Contact Directory 4
Divisional Contacts 6
Chapter 1: Getting Started 7
Athletic Advancement 8
Find More Information 9
Freestyle and Freeski Memberships 9
Code of Conduct 11
Athlete Safety 12
Parents 13
Insurance Coverage 14
Chapter 2: Points and Rankings 15
Event Scoring 17
Points List Calculations 19
Chapter 3: Competition 25
Aerials Competition Pipeline 27
Moguls/Dual Moguls Competition Pipeline 34
Freeski Competition Pipeline 46
Chapter 4: Rules 51
203 Membership 53
3000 Organization 54
Rules Common to all Aerials and Moguls Events 62
4100 Aerials 68
4200 Moguls 77
4300 Dual Moguls 84
4600 Aerials Synchro Competition 92
4700 Aerials Team Competition 94
4800 Dual Moguls Team Competition 96
Skicross, Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Big Air 97
Rules for Scoring 98
Appendix A - Technical Specications for Freestyle Courses 99
Appendix B - Technical Specications for U.S. Ski & Snowboard 99
Non-FIS Aerial Sites
Appendix C - Aerials Degree of Diculty 100
Appendix D - Moguls Degree of Diculty 104
Concussion Checklist 106
Divisional rules and information can be found at the individual
divisional websites or by contacting the divisional representative.
Contact information can be found on pages 6 of this guide.
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Thank You
to our Corporate Partners for supporting
the athletes of U.S. Ski & Snowboard
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KEY CONTACT DIRECTORY
Unless otherwise noted, email addresses are a combination of rst name dot last name
followed by @usskiandsnowboard.org - e.g. [email protected]g.
Member Service (fax 435.647.2052)
Member Service Hotline 435.647.2666 membership@
Website usskiandsnowboard.org
National Oce
U.S. Ski & Snowboard 435.649.9090 info@
PO Box 100 | 1 Victory Lane
Park City UT 84060
Executive
Sophie Goldschmidt | President & Chief Ex. Ocer 435.647.2001 sophie.goldschmidt@
Brooke McAee | Chief Financial Ocer 435.647.2002 brooke.mcaee@
Alison Pitt | General Counsel 435.647.2004 alison.pitt@
Freestyle
Matt Gnoza | Freestyle Sport Director 435.602.2764 matt.gnoza@
Tami Strong | Freestyle Team Manager 435.962.1719 tami.strong@
Snowboard and Freeski
Rick Bower | Snowboard Program Director rick.bower@
Skogen Sprang | Freeski Program Director skogen.sprang@
Ashley Deibold | Sport Development Director 970.846.4906 ashley.deibold@
Julia Flake | Sport Development Coordinator julia.ake@
Alpine
Patrick Riml | Alpine Program Director 435.647.2020 patrick.riml@
Chip Knight | Alpine Development Director 435.647.2074 chip.knight@
Lauren Beckos | Masters Manager 267.496.1320 lauren.beckos@
Aaron Strubel | Elite Team Manager 435.602.9256 aaron.strubel@
Ellen Tolstad | Development Team Manager ellen.tolstad@
Athletics
Anouk Patty | Chief of Sport 650.353.6723 anouk.patty@
Competition Services
Je Weinman | Director Competition Services 435.647.2030 je.weinman@
Margo Yatkeman | Competition Services Coordinator 435.647.2037 margo.yatkeman@
Content and Creative Services
Dave Finger | Head of Content & Creative dave.nger@
Mike Dawson | Photo mike.dawson@
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Cross Country
Chris Grover | Cross Country Program Director 435.640.8545 chris.grover@
Bryan Fish | Cross Country Development Director 435.640.8548 bryan.sh@
Greta Anderson | Cross Country Dev. Coach 907.244.7389 greta.anderson@
Adam St Pierre | Cross Country Sport Coordinator 720.206.6092 adam.stpierre@
Allan Serrano | Cross Country Technical Advisor 715.558.9734 [email protected]
Events
Eric Webster | Director of Events 435.647.2095 eric.webster@
Nick Alexakos | Event Dir. Snowboard & Freeski 435.467.2018 nick.alexakos@
Malorie Irvin | Event Dir. Alpine & Freestyle 435.602.9515 malorie.irvin@
Erin McNeely | Event Mgr. Snowboard & Freeski 435.640.3316 erin.mcneely
Kendall Cooper | Event Mgr. Alpine & Freestyle 435.862.0885 kendall.cooper
Karen Korfanta | Junior Championship & Alpine NorAm Coordinator
435.714.8193 karen.korfanta@
Foundation and Commercial Partners
Trisha Worthington | Chief Revenue & Philanthropy Ocer
435.647.2075 trisha.worthington@
Marketing and Communications
Guy Slattery | Chief Marketing Ocer 646.673.7386 guy.slattery@
Courtney Harkins | Director Marketing & Comms. 978.314.1019 courtney.harkins@
Leann Bentley | Communications Manager leann.bentley@
Sadie Texer | Social Media Coordinator sadie.texer@
Member Services
Sheryl Barnes | Director Member Services 435.647.2013 sheryl.barnes@
Matt Lemon | Member Services Coordinator 435.647.2609 matt.lemon@
Sharka Fabian | Member Service Representative 435.647.2099 sharka.fabian@
Para Alpine and Para Snowboard
Erik Leirfallom | Para Program Director 303.579.7088 erik.leirfallom@
Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined
Anders Johnson | Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined Program Director
435.640.8419 anders.johnson@
Sport Education
David McCann | Director Sport Education david.mccann@
Anna Hosmer | Sport Education Coordinator 435.647.2050 anna.hosmer@
Ellen Adams | Club Development Manager 435.647.2033 ellen.adams@
Sport Science
Gillian Bower | High Performance Director 435.647.2619 gillian.bower@
Dr. Jaron Santelli | Sports Medicine Director jaron.santelli
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DIVISIONAL CONTACTS
Central Division
Lewis Sundquist | Chair tel. 612.384.0483 | [email protected]
PO Box 575 | Wayzata MN 55391
nybora.com
Eastern Division - easternfreestyle.org
facebook.com/easternfreestyle
Sherry Albert | Administrator tel./fax 585.624.5865 | o[email protected]
PO Box 512 | Killington VT 05751
Deb Newson | Chair tel. 802.770.0002 | [email protected]
Far West Division - farwestfreestyle.com
facebook.com/FarWestMoguls
Erick Panelli | Chair [email protected]
Intermountain Division - intermountainfreestyle.com
John D. Kavas | Chair tel. 303.710.3521 | [email protected]
Northern Division
facebook.com/ndreestyle
Mike Papke | Chair tel. 406.581.8598 | [email protected]
5622 Bridger Canyon | Bozeman MT 59715
Rocky Mountain Division - rockymountainfreestyle.com
Wendy Lana | Administrator tel. 303.202.0534 | [email protected]
PO Box 7061 | Dillon CO 80435
Sam Tarrant | Chair [email protected]
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CHAPTER 1
GETTING STARTED
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic national governing body for ski and snowboard
sports in the USA, providing leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers
and snowboarders, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering
national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, ocials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard
is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team.
Thank you for your participation in U.S. Ski & Snowboard programs. These athletic
programs in alpine, cross country, freestyle, ski jumping, nordic combined, snowboarding
and freeskiing provide opportunities for athletes to develop skiing or snowboarding skills in a
competitive and educational environment, from grassroots club programs up through national
teams and the Olympics. This competition guide is a roadmap for various programs, rules and
rankings.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard clubs include approximately 350 professional coaching outlets
for athletes and logistical support for competitions. These clubs, with both professional
sta and volunteers, comprised of nearly 39,000 U.S. Ski & Snowboard members, are the
foundation of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, supporting individual athletes and managing most of
the organization’s domestic competitions.
Annually more than 3,100 domestic competitions with more than 171,000 athlete starts are
held across the U.S., thanks to the incredible eorts of our resort partners, clubs, ocials and
volunteers.
Services provided by U.S. Ski & Snowboard are based around the three “R’s”: rules, races
and rankings. Rules are established to ensure a consistent and fair playing eld for all athletes.
Races, or competitions, are the backbone of U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s programs, providing
competitive opportunities for athletes. Rankings are a means of evaluating performance in
competitions to determine advancement along the athlete development pipeline, or to assist
in determining start positions in specic competitions.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard provides educational resources to key constituent groups through
the USANA Center of Excellence, the organization’s national training and education facility.
Education is provided to athletes, parents, ocials, coaches and clubs in areas such as sport
technique, tness and exercise, sport science and sports medicine. U.S. Ski & Snowboard also
partners with both the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and U.S. Center for SafeSport
on education related to athlete safety.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard regions and divisions are volunteer-run programs which implement
programs within small, multi-state geographic areas, including scheduling of divisional
competitions, selection of divisional teams and training of competition ocials.
Athletic Advancement
Now that you are a U.S. Ski & Snowboard member, you have access to compete in sports
in your home area, regionally and nationally. The following are steps you can take to make
the most out of your competitive experience.
Join a Club - Linking up with a club will allow you access to the best professional coaching and
logistical support. A complete club directory is available at usskiandsnowboard.org/public-tools.
Compete - Pick the proper competition programs for your age and ability. Contact the event
organizer or your local club for entry information. U.S. Ski & Snowboard programs oer both
introductory non-scored events for youth athletes to promote skill development and fun, and
scored competitions to improve ranking.
Ranking - Compete in U.S. Ski & Snowboard scored competitions to gain a ranking, which
will be used for advancement up the athlete development pipeline. You can monitor your
ranking at usskiandsnowboard.org/public-tools/ranking.
FIS Competition - As you advance up the pipeline with your U.S. Ski & Snowboard ranking,
you may be eligible for ranking on the International Ski Federation (FIS) ranking list. Check
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with your club coach or divisional contact for more information. FIS registration is managed
through U.S. Ski & Snowboard. You can monitor your FIS ranking and register for some USA
FIS events at usskiandsnowboard.org.
Team Selection - As you continue to advance, your ranking may qualify you for a regional
or divisional team. This includes the Junior Championships, U.S. Championships and all the
way up to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team.
Each U.S. Ski & Snowboard sport has a specic development pipeline
(usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-programs/pipeline) with dened action tips designed to
educate athletes in every age group as they progress in their sport.
Find More Information
As you continue competitive skiing or snowboarding, you might have questions along the
way. The following are helpful resources to guide you on your path to success.
Website - usskiandsnowboard.org is the best source of member information. Here you
will nd contact information, criteria and advancement protocol on your sport as well as
the latest in national news from your sport. You can also search the Knowledge Base at
usskiandsnowboard.org/membership for answers to many of our member’s most common
questions.
Competition Guide - This handbook is a guide for athletes, parents, coaches and ocials
that provides a roadmap to U.S. Ski & Snowboard programs, including information on rules
and rankings for your sport.
Local Club - Clubs are the heart of the sport. These organizations have the background and
knowledge to help answer most of your questions. Check your local club for information on
schedules and qualifying procedures within your division.
Regional/Divisional Contact - Each region and division for your sport has a contact
person who can help you answer questions. Contact information appears in the front of this
competition guide and at usskiandsnowboard.org.
National Oce - Every sport has full-time support sta in U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s national
oce in Park City, Utah. Contact the oce at 435.647.2666 with national membership or
ranking questions. For a quicker response, please send an email to the contact links found at
usskiandsnowboard.org.
Freestyle and Freeski Memberships
U.S. Ski & Snowboard oers a variety of membership opportunities depending on your
area of interest. You can join online at my.usskiandsnowboard.org. You will be issued a U.S.
Ski & Snowboard membership number immediately following membership registration. FIS
membership may take up to one week. Keep in mind that most adult memberships are placed
on pending status until all requirements have been completed.
Most adult members are required to undergo periodic Background Screening, Introduction
to Avalanches, and annual SafeSport training to activate membership (Those turning 18
within the season will also be required to complete membership requirements prior to their
membership being activated). Screening and SafeSport training are not required for short
term members and alpine masters who are not in regular contact with minor athletes.
Freestyle or Freeski General Non-Competitor (17 & under) $35 - (Does not include access
to U.S. Ski & Snowboard points list) The General membership is designed for an individual
at the club level who is a non-U.S. Ski & Snowboard competitor participating in activities
such as training, Buddy Werner, high school competition, community events and forerunning
U.S. Ski & Snowboard and non-U.S. Ski & Snowboard events. *If any of the events listed
above are sanctioned by U.S. Ski & Snowboard then a competitor or short-term membership
is required - with the exception of forerunning.
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Freestyle or Freeski Non-Scored Athlete (18-100) $100 - (Does not include access to U.S.
Ski & Snowboard points list) The Non-Scored Athlete membership provides access to all
levels of U.S. Ski & Snowboard scored and non-scored competitions at the local, divisional,
regional and national level. However, as the name implies it does not include access to the
U.S. Ski & Snowboard points list.
Freestyle or Freeski Competitor - U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competitor membership provides
access to all levels of U.S. Ski & Snowboard scored and non-scored competitions at the
local, divisional, regional and national level. Competitor memberships include scoring on
national ranking lists as well as International Ski Federation ranking lists where appropriate
(with additional FIS license). This membership is required for FIS registration and FIS level
competitions. May compete in aerial and mogul events only.
• Freestyle or Freeski Competitor U11 & Under (10 & under) $100
• Freestyle or Freeski Competitor U13 (12-13) $125
• Freestyle or Freeski Competitor U15 & over (14 & over) $200 (Required for FIS
registration)
Short-Term Freestyle or Freeski (17 & under) $35 per day - (Does not include access to
U.S. Ski & Snowboard points list) May be used for one event per season. Events may not span
more than ve consecutive days.
Freestyle FIS License Requirement (Must be born in 2010 or prior) Required for participation
in FIS events. You must hold a Freestyle Competitor U15 & Over membership to purchase a
FIS license. Short-Term members and Non-Scored Athletes are not eligible for FIS.
• $65 prior to Dec. 15
• $105 after Dec. 15
Freestyle or Freeski Ocial (18 & over) $80 - An individual involved in ociating U.S. Ski
& Snowboard and/or FIS competitions.
Freestyle or Freeski Coach w/Ocial (18 & over) $150 - An individual coaching athletes at
the club level and/or at U.S. Ski & Snowboard/FIS Freestyle or Freeski events (see guidelines
for appropriate levels of U.S. Ski & Snowboard coach certications). Required to access
Level 100 clinics and materials.
Freestyle or Freeski Volunteer (18 & over) $65 - (NOT permitted for use in place of a
competitor membership) The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club Volunteer membership is designed
for Board of Directors, club administrative sta, parents and club volunteers who undertake
a leadership role in U.S. Ski & Snowboard clubs, divisions, regions and at competitions and
club training sessions. Not eligible for coach or ocial’s certications. Applicable for those
in a position of authority over or in regular contact with athletes.
Age Classication
Age classication is based upon the year of birth, regardless of the date of birth.
Class Age Year of Birth
U7 6 and younger 2017 and later
U9 7 and 8 2015 and 2016
U11 9 and 10 2013 and 2014
U13 11 and 12 2011 and 2012
U15 13 and 14 2009 and 2010
U17 15 and 16 2007 and 2008
U19 17 and 18 2005 and 2006
Senior 19 and 20 2003 and 2004
Veteran 21 and older 2002 and earlier
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CODE OF CONDUCT
Membership in U.S. Ski & Snowboard is a privilege, not a right. All U.S. Ski & Snowboard
members when participating in any U.S. Ski & Snowboard activity must agree to conduct
themselves according to U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s core values of Grit, Excellence, Team, Fun,
and Integrity, and abide by the spirit and dictates of this Code of Conduct. All members must
agree to comport themselves in a sportsmanlike manner and are responsible for their actions
while attending or participating in all U.S. Ski & Snowboard activities (including but not
limited to camps, competitions, and projects).
Sportsmanlike conduct is dened as but is not limited to: respect for competition ocials,
resort employees, fellow members, and the skiing and snowboarding public, respect for
facilities, privileges, and operating procedures, the use of courtesy and good manners,
acting responsibly and maturely, refraining from the use of profane or abusive language, and
abstinence from illegal or immoderate use of alcohol and use of illegal or banned drugs.
While participating in any U.S. Ski & Snowboard activity:
1. U.S. Ski & Snowboard members shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the International Ski
Federation (FIS) Statutes, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)
Bylaws, the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Bylaws, and this U.S. Ski & Snowboard Code of
Conduct.
2. U.S. Ski & Snowboard members shall conduct themselves at all times and in all places as
bet worthy representatives of the United States of America, the United States Olympic
Committee, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, their region, division, state or club and in accordance
with the best traditions of national and international competition.
3. U.S. Ski & Snowboard members are responsible for knowledge of and adherence to
competition rules and procedures. Members are also responsible for knowledge of and
adherence to the rules and procedures of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard national teams, camps
or other projects when participating in such.
4. U.S. Ski & Snowboard members shall maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct,
which includes self-control and responsible behavior, consideration for the physical and
emotional well being of others, and courtesy and good manners.
5. U.S. Ski & Snowboard members shall abide by U.S. Ski & Snowboard rules and procedures
while traveling to and from and participating in ocial U.S. Ski & Snowboard activities.
6. U.S. Ski & Snowboard members shall abstain from illegal and/or immoderate consumption
of alcohol. Absolutely no consumption of alcohol is permitted for those individuals under
the age of 21. Members under 21 years of age shall not participate in gatherings involving
consumption of alcohol unless it is an ocial U.S. Ski & Snowboard or event organizer
function. Members under the age of 18 shall not use any form of nicotine including but not
limited to cigarettes, vaping, chewing tobacco, gum, and patches.
7. No U.S. Ski & Snowboard member shall violate the customs, travel or currency regulations
of a country while traveling with a U.S. Ski & Snowboard group or on a U.S. Ski &
Snowboard ticket.
8. No U.S. Ski & Snowboard member shall commit a criminal act.
9. No U.S. Ski & Snowboard member shall engage in any conduct that could be perceived
as harassment based upon gender, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, national origin,
religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
10. U.S. Ski & Snowboard members will avoid profane or abusive language and disruptive
behavior. Members agree that they will not use or tolerate any racist, xenophobic,
homophobic, or transphobic language or gestures.
11. U.S. Ski & Snowboard members understand and agree that they may be drug tested at
any time, that they are subject to and will abide by the USADA Protocol for Olympic
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and Paralympic Movement Testing, its Annexes, and the USOPC National Anti-Doping
Policies, and that any dispute related to the foregoing will be resolved exclusively in
arbitration pursuant to the USADA Protocol. Before taking any medications, members
must check the prohibited status at GlobalDRO.com. Also, they must be sure to download
the Supplement 411 app, or visit Supplement411.org to learn how to recognize and reduce
the risks related to supplement use. Any anti-doping questions can be directed to Athlete
Express at 866.601.2632.
12. U.S. Ski & Snowboard members agree to abide by the policies and procedures established
by the U.S. Center for SafeSport as well as U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Minor Athlete Abuse
Prevention Policies (MAAPP).
Failure to comply with any of the above provisions may lead to disciplinary action by the
appropriate team or competition leader. Disciplinary action may include:
• Removal from the team trip or training camp
• Suspension from training and/or competition
• Elimination of coaching, travel, and other benets
• Forfeiture of U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to principles of fairness, due process and equal
opportunity. Members are entitled to be treated fairly and in compliance with U.S. Ski
& Snowboard’s Bylaws, policies, and procedures. Members are entitled to notice and an
opportunity for a hearing before being prevented from participating in protected competition
as that term is dened by the USOPC Bylaws. Information on the processes for grievances,
suspensions, and appeals is available at usskiandsnowboard.org.
Nothing in this Code of Conduct shall be deemed to restrict the individual freedom of
a U.S. Ski & Snowboard member in matters not involving activities in which one could
not be perceived as representing U.S. Ski & Snowboard. In choices of appearance, lifestyle,
behavior, and speech while not representing U.S. Ski & Snowboard, competitors shall have
complete freedom, provided their statements and actions do not adversely aect the name and
reputation of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard. However, in those events where one is representing
or could be perceived as representing U.S. Ski & Snowboard, U.S. Ski & Snowboard
demands that its members understand and agree to behave in a manner consistent with the
best traditions of sportsmanship and U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s core values.
For U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Trials, please see the USOPC’s Participant Rules for
Racial and Social Demonstrations available at teamusa.org.
Last revised Aug. 22, 2022
ATHLETE SAFETY
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to athlete health, welfare and safety, and adheres
to the requirements of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the U.S.
Center for SafeSport in their eorts to promote a safe and secure environment for athletes.
The SafeSport Code & Athlete Safety requirements, including the Minor Athlete Abuse
Prevention Policy (MAAPP), apply from the grassroots level with U.S. Ski & Snowboard
member clubs, and extend to all areas of the organization, including the USANA Center of
Excellence.
All employees of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, interns, volunteers, and contractors who have
access to the Center of Excellence, or who have regular contact or are in a position of authority
over athletes, and those who have access to condential U.S. Ski & Snowboard information
related to the organization or athletes, must complete SafeSport training and background
screening before their rst day of employment, interning, volunteering, or beginning contract
work.
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard member clubs are also required to implement SafeSport training
and background screening as well as the MAAPP for all of their adult participants in sports
and those who work at or with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, and at all U.S. Ski & Snowboard or
FIS-sanctioned events in the United States. These mandatory requirements include:
• Criminal background screening once every two seasons for all employees, coaches,
ocials, board members, interns, contractors, and volunteers who are in regular contact
with athletes, or in positions of authority over athletes
• All required training from the U.S. Center for SafeSport, which includes core and
refresher courses, with training required every year
• The adoption of U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s MAAPP, to limit one-on-one interactions with
athletes at all times
• Implementation and enforcement of policies, and preparation for and quick response to
random audits for compliance by the U.S. Center for SafeSport
• Completion of the introduction to avalanche course on U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s
membership platform
• Fast Start Coaching Course: Now required for Level 100 certication
These policies apply to all levels of U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s member programs. More
details regarding SafeSport and Athlete Safety are available on the U.S. Ski & Snowboard
website at usskiandsnowboard.org/safesport-athlete-safety.
Any U.S. Ski & Snowboard member club hosting a U.S. Ski & Snowboard
sanctioned event, must follow the Competition Administration Summary available at
usskiandsnowboard.org/safesport-athlete-safety/safesport-resources to ensure compliance
with required athlete safety at the event.
PARENTS
Your child is on their way to growing their career in skiing or snowboarding. Supporting
them in their endeavors is the number one way to help them achieve success. There are also
other ways to participate along the way to enhance the experience of competitive skiing and
snowboarding.
Become a volunteer - The club system exists because of the help and dedication of volunteers,
including parents and guardians of competitive athletes. A great way to be a part of the team is
to become an ocial. Parents may attend ocials clinics and work out-of-town competitions
so that they can better help with competitions at their own venues. Parents can also serve on
steering committees and competition committees for a sport. Contact your child’s club for
more information.
Education - U.S. Ski & Snowboard provides a variety of educational opportunities for
parents. Through usskiandsnowboard.org, local clubs and U.S. Ski & Snowboard-produced
educational resources, parents can gather information to help support their child. The U.S.
Center for SafeSport also oers education and training resources for SafeSport and the
MAAPP directed at minors, which are available on the Center’s website.
Stay involved in your child’s club - Ask questions to club leaders, look at annual reports and
attend orientation if oered. These activities will help you better understand your child’s club
and the sport development pipeline.
Follow the Parent Code of Conduct - We expect parents/guardians to conduct themselves
according to U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s core values of Grit, Excellence, Team, Fun, Integrity,
and abide by the spirit and dictates of the Parent Code of Conduct.
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INSURANCE COVERAGE
U.S. Ski & Snowboard requires members to have valid and sucient primary medical/
accident insurance coverage and to accept full responsibility for understanding the provisions
of such coverage as a condition of becoming a member and participating in ocial U.S. Ski
& Snowboard training and competition. Such primary coverage must be in eect for the entire
term of the membership year in order for the member to have coverage under U.S. Ski &
Snowboard’s excess accident medical policy. Members must carry proof of primary insurance
and such proof must be available at each event so that prompt medical/hospital care can be
authorized, if needed. U.S. Ski & Snowboard provides properly registered members with
excess accident medical coverage, as follows:
Excess Accident Medical Insurance for Members
Current U.S. Ski & Snowboard members of a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Member
Club have excess accident medical coverage during sanctioned or registered events
including ocial training (as dened by the policy) at such events. Please see
usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-development/club-development/club-insurance for a detailed
description of coverage.
Excess Accident Medical Insurance for Members of a CLIP Member Club
Current U.S. Ski & Snowboard members of a U.S. Ski & Snowboard CLIP Member Club
have excess accident medical coverage during skiing and snowboarding competition, while
training to compete and conditioning to compete in ski and snowboard competition that is
supervised by a U.S. Ski & Snowboard representative and/or representative of a CLIP Member
Club, and during club activities that are supervised by a representative of a CLIP Member Club.
Please see usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-development/club-development/club-insurance for
a detailed description of coverage including a list of activities that are excluded from the
policy.
Liability Insurance Coverage
U.S. Ski & Snowboard will provide liability coverage for:
• Event Organizers with respect to their ordinary negligence if such is alleged to have
arisen in connection with competition in or conduct of sanctioned events (meaning a
Schedule Agreement has been executed) and/or activities conducted or approved by U.S.
Ski & Snowboard (including ocial training at such event as dened by the policy). Please
see usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-development/club-development/club-insurance for a
detailed description of coverage.
• CLIP Member Clubs and the members and supervisory sta of such clubs and member
coaches and ocials while acting in their capacity as such on behalf of CLIP Member
Clubs. Such coverage applies during (1) ski and snowboard competition, (2) while training
to compete and conditioning to compete in ski and snowboard competition that is supervised
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and (3) during club activities that are supervised by a representative of a CLIP Member Club.
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for a detailed description of coverage, as certain club activities are not automatically
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CHAPTER 2
POINTS AND RANKINGS
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The ability to measure one competitor’s performance against another is the heart of
competitive athletics. And in a country as large as the USA, it’s important to have measurement
tools to evaluate the performance of skiers around the nation.
The freestyle/freeski points system has been developed to do just that - provide a
measurement tool for freestyle/freeski competitors around the USA. It is an important tool for
personal evaluation and team selection at many levels.
This chapter of the Competition Guide outlines the basics of the freestyle/freeski points
system (FFSP) and how you can use it as a tool to measure performance.
The points list is available at usskiandsnowboard.org.
POINTS LIST
Any event with a properly completed schedule agreement that is in accordance with current
U.S. Ski & Snowboard, FIS and Freestyle Sport Committee and Freeski Sport Committee
policies will be entered into the FFSP system.
Only Competitor members can accumulate FFSP’s.
The membership and competition season runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
Points List Purpose
1. To rank all competitors according to their performances in each competition and individual
discipline.
2. To ensure each event is rated according to the quality of competitors entered, thereby
providing a uniform ranking system for all performances and for all events in which an
athlete competes.
3. To encourage competitors to enter events against higher ranked competitors.
4. To be utilized as a selection tool for upper-level events.
2023-24 Freestyle Points List Schedule
List Period Close Valid
Fall List July 1 – Nov. 26 Nov. 26 Nov. 28
List 1 Nov. 27 – Dec. 17 Dec. 17 Dec. 19
List 2 Dec. 18 – Jan. 14 Jan. 14 Jan. 16
List 3 Jan. 15 – Jan. 28 Jan. 28 Jan. 30
List 4 Jan. 29 – Feb. 4 Feb. 4 Feb. 6
List 5 Feb. 5 – Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 21
List 6 Feb. 20 – Mar. 3 Mar. 3 Mar. 5
List 7 Mar. 4 – Mar. 10 Mar. 10 Mar. 12
List 8 Mar. 11 - Apr. 21 Apr. 21 Apr. 23
Final List Apr. 22 – Jun. 30 Jun. 28 June 30
Note: The closing date reects the deadline for receiving results to be included on the list being run. The valid
date is the date on which the list will be available. Each list will consider the current competition period as well
as previous competition periods from the current season.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freeski Points List will be run at the beginning and the end of the competitive season and
is maintained for posterity purposes. This list is not used in any current criteria
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EVENT SCORING
Moguls, Dual Moguls and Aerials
1. Each mogul and dual mogul event is rated by the quality of competitors entered. Therefore,
the point worthiness of each competition will be xed for the top 3 overall and then vary
by performance in relation to the 3rd place overall athlete. Meet rating points will be xed
for the top 3.
Aerial events do not have event ratings. Aerial competitors receive a FFSP value that is
equivalent to their nal result.
The top 3 nishers of the mogul event are awarded freestyle points (FFSP’s) as outlined in
the table below and depending on the level of event in attendance. All other competitors
in that event are given FFSP’s in the same proportion to 3rd place FFSP’s that their score
was to the 3rd place score. (Example: 3rd place scores 70 in a regional 700 point event, 4th
place competitor scores 69. That competitor (4th place) will be awarded (69/70) x 665 =
655.50).
2. The maximum points for an event in all disciplines is 1000.
3. Major Event Multi-Phase FFSP; for the U.S. Selections, the U.S. Championships and the
FIS Open events the qualication phase will be used to calculate FFSP’s for that phase of
the event as follows:
• Completed Qualication Results - 850 for First Place, 825 for Second Place, 805 for 3rd
Place. This is in addition to Overall Final Results.
• Overall Final Results will be calculated in accordance with the FFSP as outlined below.
4. Dual mogul events will receive the same xed points for places 1-3 as moguls, remaining
competitors will receive FFSP’s in accordance with the following formula:
Counting Competitors (CC) = Total number Final Ranked Competitors per gender
Place Point Reduction (PPR) = 3rd Place FFSP/CC
4th Place Ranking FFSP(PRF) is 3rd Place FFSP minus PPR, 5th Place PRF is 4th PRF
minus PPR, 6th Place PRF is 5th Place PRF minus PPR, and so on.
Event Ratings - Moguls and Dual Moguls
Event 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
U.S. Championships 1000 975 950
U.S. Selection Events 1000 975 950
FIS Open Event 1000 975 950
Divisional Championships 850 825 805
Divisional Events 700 685 665
Moguls and Aerials Competition Rule
1. A skier receiving a Did Not Start (DNS) for an event will not be credited for event
attendance for FFSP purposes.
2. A skier receiving a Disqualied (DSQ) for an event will not be credited for event attendance
for FFSP purposes.
3. A skier receiving a Did Not Finish (DNF) for an event will be credited for event attendance
for FFSP purposes and will receive a zero for the event.
4. In national mogul events, each skier will take a minimum of one run. Up to a two-run format
will be scored to the FFSP, the higher of the two runs, or the only run for those eliminated
from a second run in elimination format events, will be used for FFSPs. Awards are done
as specied in FIS, national or divisional rules. FFSP’s are based on the calculations as
outlined above. Thus, if the score in run 1 is 26.5 and run 2 is 26.25 then we will use the
score from run 1.
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5. In Major National Mogul Events FFSP’s are calculated using the overall nal scored or as
follows:
FIS FFSP Result Adjustment for Moguls
Logic = In moguls where there is a semis and nals system, it is possible that a score from one
or more athletes that do not make the nals will be higher than that of a nalist. This happens
by virtue of the absoluteness of the nal results.
Goal = To create a system that does not disadvantage a nalist or unduly advance a non-
nalist in the FFSP system.
Note: These calculations have no eect on the outcome of awards or the basis of the events ‘ocial’ results. These
are strictly for the benet of creating a fair ranking in the FFSP by their achieved event outcome.
Formula and Sample
(BPS - FNQ)/# in ASG + 1 = AF
BPS - AF = AS1 (Trunc), AS1 (Trunc) - AF = AS2 (Trunc),
AS2 (Trunc) - AF = AS3 (Trunc), etc.
Where BPS = Break Point Score
FNQ = First Non-Qualier
ASG = Adjusted Score Group
AF= Adjustment Factor
Sample Event
Place Actual Score Place Actual Score
1 25.60 AS2 13 19.54
2 AS3 14 18.99
3... AS4 15 13.79
BPS 11 20.02 AS5 16 12.67
AS1 12 19.86 FNQ 17 19.88
Calculation
(20.02 (BPS) - 19.88 (FNQ)) / 6 (# in ASG + 1) = .023333…
Apply adjustment factor to the ASG thusly
AS1 (Trunc) = 20.02 (BPS) - .023333333 (AF) = 19.99
AS2 (Trunc) = 19.99 (AS1 (Trunc)) - .023333333 (AF) = 19.97
AS3 (Trunc) = 19.97 (AS2 (Trunc)) - .023333333 (AF) = 19.95
AS4 (Trunc) = 19.95 (AS3 (Trunc)) - .023333333 (AF) = 19.92
AS5 (Trunc) = 19.92 (AS4 (Trunc)) - .023333333 (AF) = 19.90
Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air
The U.S. Freeski National Ranking list is based on a “place-points” scale. This simply
means that for every scored sanctioned competition, points are awarded from 1st place
through last place.
The exact calculation of the points awarded to each nish place is determined by the
competition level. Once the competition level has been determined, the FIS points scale will
be applied.
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Competition Levels
Point Value Events
Level 1 1000 min.
Olympics, World Championships, World Cups,
X Games, Dew Tour
Level 2 360 min. - 500 max.
FIS Junior World Championships,
World Rookie Tour Finals
Level 3 200 min. - 500 max. NorAms
Level 4
Point value will be taken
from ocial FIS result
All other FIS events
Note: For Division Events - ranking will be handled by USASA.
How U.S. Freeski Event Scoring Works
The FIS points scale will be used to score events in each competition level. At each
competition level, the assigned point value is the minimum points awarded to the winner
of each event. If an event exceeds the above listed minimum point value by using FIS point
calculation, the event will use that FIS point value.
The purpose of the assigned Competition Levels above is to accurately value each
competition in relation to competitions above or below it in the competition pipeline.
The scale is designed so a podium at one level should equate to approximately the same point
value as a bottom end nals performance at the level above it.
POINTS LIST CALCULATIONS
To be eligible for points, the athlete must have a current freestyle/freeski Competitor
membership. Annual membership, including FIS as applicable, must be maintained each year
to keep points active.
At the end of each competition period, new points are calculated for each qualied
competitor. The calculation considers all eligible events for the entirety of the current
competitive season. This will re-index the entire eld of qualied competitors for the next
competition period.
Points and rankings are only calculated when a list is published; they are not calculated
between list periods (see the list schedule earlier in this chapter).
Freestyle
Fall Points
• Carryover points as calculated on the last list from the prior season.
• If a competitor does not have points from the last list of the prior season, they will be
assigned zero points for the fall.
List 1 – List 4
Select the highest points from the following scenarios:
MO, DM
• 3 or more results: best 3 results, summed and divided by 3,
• 2 results: best 2 results, summed and divide by 2,
• 1 result: use the 1 result.
AE
• 4 or more jumps: best 4 jumps summed and divided by 4,
• 3 jumps: 3 jumps summed and divided by 4,
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• 2 jumps: 2 jumps summed and divided by 4,
• 1 jump: 1 jump divided by 4,
• No jumps: use fall points divided by 2.
List 5 - List 8
MO
• 3 or more results: best 3 results, summed and divided by 3,
• 2 results: best 2 results, summed and divide by 3,
• 1 result: use the 1 result divided by 3.
DM
• 3 or more results: best 3 results, summed and divided by 3,
• 2 results: best 2 results, summed and divide by 3,
• 1 result: use the 1 result divided by 3.
AE
• 4 or more jumps: best 4 jumps summed and divided by 4,
• 3 jumps: 3 jumps summed and divided by 4,
• 2 jumps: 2 jumps summed and divided by 4,
• 1 jump: 1 jump divided by 4,
• No jumps: use fall points divided by 4.
Freeski - HP, SS, BA, and SX
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freeski Points List will be run at the beginning and the end of
the competitive season and is maintained for posterity purposes. This list is not used in any
current criteria.
Fall Points
• Carryover points as calculated on the last list from the prior season.
• If a competitor does not have points from the last list of the prior season, they will be
assigned zero points for the fall.
End of Season List
• No Fall Points
• Best 3 results, summed and divided by 3.
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1 100 1000 500 450 400 360 320 290 260 240 220 200 180
2 80 800 400 360 320 288 256 232 208 192 176 160 144
3 60 600 300 270 240 216 192 174 156 144 132 120 108
4 50 500 250 225 200 180 160 145 130 120 110 100 90
5 45 450 225 202.5 180 162 144 130.5 117 108 99 90 81
6 40 400 200 180 160 144 128 116 104 96 88 80 72
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8 32 320 160 144 128 115.2 102.4 92.8 83.2 76.8 70.4 64 58
9 29 290 145 130.5 116 104.4 92.8 84.1 75.4 69.6 63.8 58 52
10 26 260 130 117 104 93.6 83.2 75.4 67.6 62.4 57.2 52 47
11 24 240 120 108 96 86.4 76.8 69.6 62.4 57.6 52.8 48 43
12 22 220 110 99 88 79.2 70.4 63.8 57.2 52.8 48.4 44 40
13 20 200 100 90 80 72 64 58 52 48 44 40 36
14 18 180 90 81 72 64.8 57.6 52.2 46.8 43.2 39.6 36 32
15 16 160 80 72 64 57.6 51.2 46.4 41.6 38.4 35.2 32 29
16 15 150 75 67.5 60 54 48 43.5 39 36 33 30 27
17 14 140 70 63 56 50.4 44.8 40.6 36.4 33.6 30.8 28 25
18 13 130 65 58.5 52 46.8 41.6 37.7 33.8 31.2 28.6 26 23
19 12 120 60 54 48 43.2 38.4 34.8 31.2 28.8 26.4 24 22
20 11 110 55 49.5 44 39.6 35.2 31.9 28.6 26.4 24.2 22 20
21 10 100 50 45 40 36 32 29 26 24 22 20 18
22 9 90 45 40.5 36 32.4 28.8 26.1 23.4 21.6 19.8 18 16
23 8 80 40 36 32 28.8 25.6 23.2 20.8 19.2 17.6 16 14
24 7 70 35 31.5 28 25.2 22.4 20.3 18.2 16.8 15.4 14 13
25 6 60 30 27 24 21.6 19.2 17.4 15.6 14.4 13.2 12 11
26 5 50 25 22.5 20 18 16 14.5 13 12 11 10 9
27 4.5 45 22.5 20.25 18 16.2 14.4 13.05 11.7 10.8 9.9 9 8
28 4 40 20 18 16 14.4 12.8 11.6 10.4 9.6 8.8 8 7
29 3.6 36 18 16.2 14.4 12.96 11.52 10.44 9.36 8.64 7.92 7.2 6
30 3.2 32 16 14.4 12.8 11.52 10.24 9.28 8.32 7.68 7.04 6.4 6
31 2.8 28 14 12.6 11.2 10.08 8.96 8.12 7.28 6.72 6.16 5.6 5
32 2.6 26 13 11.7 10.4 9.36 8.32 7.54 6.76 6.24 5.72 5.2 5
33 2.4 24 12 10.8 9.6 8.64 7.68 6.96 6.24 5.76 5.28 4.8 4
34 2.2 22 11 9.9 8.8 7.92 7.04 6.38 5.72 5.28 4.84 4.4 4
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5 45 72 68 63 59 54 50 45 41 32 23 16 9
6 40 64 60 56 52 48 44 40 36 28 20 14 8
7 36 58 54 50 47 43 40 36 32 25 18 13 7
8 32 51 48 45 42 38 35 32 29 22 16 11 6
9 29 46 44 41 38 35 32 29 26 20 15 10 6
10 26 42 39 36 34 31 29 26 23 18 13 9 5
11 24 38 36 34 31 29 26 24 22 17 12 8 5
12 22 35 33 31 29 26 24 22 20 15 11 8 4
13 20 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 14 10 7 4
14 18 29 27 25 23 22 20 18 16 13 9 6 4
15 16 26 24 22 21 19 18 16 14 11 8 6 3
16 15 24 23 21 20 18 17 15 14 11 8 5 3
17 14 22 21 20 18 17 15 14 13 10 7 5 3
18 13 21 20 18 17 16 14 13 12 9 7 5 3
19 12 19 18 17 16 14 13 12 11 8 6 4 2
20 11 18 17 15 14 13 12 11 10 8 6 4 2
21 10 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 7 5 4 2
22 9 14 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 5 3 2
23 8 13 12 11 10 10 9 8 7 6 4 3 2
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CHAPTER 3
COMPETITION
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This section of the Freestyle/Freeski Competition Guide provides general information on
the major events and series, many of which are invitational or only open to skiers qualifying
through previous competitions. For events and series where particular qualications apply, the
entry criteria, eld size and design of the programs themselves have been carefully developed.
The programs provide the best and most logical programs to encourage the involvement of
skiers and provide timely opportunities for talented competitors to reach their full athletic
potential in freestyle/freeski.
Athletes start their competitive experience in skiing in the Development Phase where
they compete in locally-based age group competition, developing the fundamental
skills and learning to compete. Athletes move into the Competitive Phase next where
scored competitions are regionally based and provide opportunities to qualify to national
championships - Junior National Championship and U.S. National Championships. A select
number of athletes continue onto the Performance Phase of the Competition Pathway, where
international competition and U.S. Team access is prevalent.
Athletes should choose a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club to join for proper coaching and
support in the sport of freestyle.
Age Class Competition
Each division conducts various types of competitions open to all members. Check your
division’s schedule of events. You will be competing in your age classication only - age
classes can be found in chapter 1 of this Guide.
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EQS B events, Devo Events, Etc.
- WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
- WORLD CUPS
Domestic FIS events
U.S. Selections
U.S. National Championships
Divisional U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competition
EQS A events, Rocky Qualifier Series
and Comp Events, etc.
Junior Nationals
Europa Cup
NorAms
FIS Junior World
Championships
PIPELINE
U.S. FREESTYLE ATHLETIC
Club/Local
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Divisional Aliation
An athlete must designate a particular division upon registering for a U.S. Ski & Snowboard
membership, necessary for participating in U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned events. The
division is generally in which he or she resides, or in which he or she is attending school and/
or training on a long-term basis. The designation should be based on where the athlete spends
the greatest part of his/her ski season. Athletes must declare divisional aliation at the start
of the season and must abide by that declaration for the entire season. Any conicts must be
resolved before participation. If an athlete needs to change his/her divisional allocation in
the midst of the season, then they must contact U.S. Ski & Snowboard Member Services for
assistance.
Division Events
Each division conducts various types of competitions. Check the applicable division’s
website for a schedule of events.
AERIALS COMPETITION PIPELINE
Development Phase - Divisional Events
Divisions provide athletes in the Development Phase (U7-U13) locally-based age group
competition where the focus is learning to compete, while developing the fundamentals of
aerials technique and tactics on skill appropriate venues (See Appendix B).
Outcome
The competition season may conclude with qualication to an end of the season age group
championship event, both local and national. See Division website for more information.
Event Format and Schedule
Athletes in the Development Phase of their Competition Pathway should be introduced to
freestyle competition in non-scored FSP events where the event format is based on competing
within age groups.
Type of Event
Development Phase Divisional Events are sanctioned as non-scored U.S. Ski & Snowboard
events.
Membership / License Required
All competitors must have an appropriate U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership. Check the
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership page for membership options.
Rules
Each division may use rules of competition appropriate for this age group. See individual
Division Rules.
Schedule
Events should be hosted one or two day competitions on the weekend.
Competition Phase - Divisional Events
Divisions provide athletes in the Competitive and Performance Phase competition
opportunities. These events are scored to the FFSP, national points list.
Outcome
Athletes may advance in the pipeline via their rankings on the national FFSP from results
in divisional events to the following events
• Divisional Championships • FIS NorAm Cup
• U.S Junior National Championships • U.S. Aerials National Championships
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Event Format and Schedule
Type of Event
Divisional Events are sanctioned U.S. Ski & Snowboard events.
Membership / License Required
All competitors must have a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competitor’s membership.
Competition Rules
See rule section 4000
Quotas
Each Division has a quota limit for their U.S. Ski & Snowboard scored divisional events.
Check your Division’s website for more information.
Criteria
The criteria varies from division to division for access to their U.S. Ski & Snowboard
scored divisional events. Check your Division’s website for more information.
usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-programs/regions-divisions
Central: nybora.com Rocky Mountain: rockymountainfreestyle.com
Eastern: easternfreestyle.org Intermountain: intermountainfreestyle.org
Far West: farwestfreestyle.com Northern: ndfreestyle.com
Pacic Northwest: pnsa.org
Invitations/Registration
Division events are open events. Check the division’s website for registration information.
Event Organization
Event Bid Process
Division Chair reviews event bids. Division Chairs must publish the Division’s annual
competition schedule before Dec 1.
Event Organizer
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club/Resort.
Competition Phase -
U.S. Junior National Championships
The U.S. Junior National Championships brings together the top junior competitors from
each division for an age group championship competition.
Outcome
1. Athletes may advance in the pipeline via the results from U.S. Junior National
Championships to the following events
a. U.S. Aerials Selection Events
i. Invitations to the U.S. Aerials Selection Events in the upcoming competition
season will be awarded to the top nishing athlete within each age group, not
otherwise qualied and age appropriate.
2. A Divisions Cup at U.S. Junior National Championships will be awarded using FIS World
Cup points system for the aerials events.
Event Format and Schedule
Visit usskiandsnowboard.org for dates and locations.
Type of Event
U.S. Junior National Championships is a sanctioned U.S. Ski & Snowboard event.
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Membership / License Required
All competitors must have a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competitor’s membership. Note: FIS
events also require a FIS license. A FIS license may be added to a U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Competitor’s membership by contacting U.S. Ski & Snowboard Member Services.
Format
U.S. Junior National Championships is run according to national rules.
The results from nals will be used for overall and age group awards. The results from
nals will also be used for the FFSPs, as explained in chapter 2 of this guide.
Quotas
The U.S. Junior National Championships invitations for all events are chosen from the
junior FFSP List #TBD (see usskiandsnowboard.org for details). Divisions may not add to
or change requirements for the quota spots described in this section apart from those spots
designated as the divisional allocations. The registration procedure will be updated every year
at the spring FFSC Congress meetings with the specic dates and with what party will handle
registrations.
Criteria
1. The top 50 U.S. men and 50 U.S. women from the junior aerials FFSP List #TBD are
invited (see usskiandsnowboard.org for details).
Any inverted aerialist who has qualied two inverted jumps but does not qualify for this
event then that skier is granted a spot to the Junior National aerial event above the current
quota.
Foreign athletes will be allocated 10 spots per gender per discipline above the U.S.
athlete quota. A foreign athlete must be ranked in the top 60 FFSP List #TBD (see
usskiandsnowboard.org for details).
3. If by virtue of criteria #1, a division does not have three athletes per gender per discipline
in aerials accept their invitation, then the division is guaranteed a maximum of three men
and three women. Any spot that remains unused will be lost.
4. Ten athletes per gender in aerials will be named as alternates to compete in U.S. Junior
National Championships. These alternates are to be named o the initially posted
invitation and will represent the next ten names on the juniors FFSP List #TBD (see
usskiandsnowboard.org for details) per gender. No more than ten alternates will be entered
in the event even if greater than ten athletes decline their spots. Alternates must be placed
into the event prior to the time of the draw for the event in which they are named as
alternates. All alternates must be registered and paid prior to entry into the event.
5. The host club/team of U.S. Junior National Championships can enter one athlete per gender
to the U.S. Junior National Championships as a host allocation spot.
Invitations
1. The U.S. Junior National Championships invitation list publish date is TBD. See
usskiandsnowboard.org current information. Updates will be posted in this same section.
2. From the initial posting and as invitations are updated, invitations MUST be accepted
within 48 hours of posting. Invitations that are NOT accepted will become null and void.
For example, invitations posted on Feb. 23 at 12 p.m. MST must be accepted by Feb. 25 at
12 p.m. MST.
3. Once an invitation is accepted (date and time are recorded on the invitation website), the
athlete must conrm registration by registering online within 48 hours. Athletes that are
unable to register within 48 hours must notify the registration contact. Contact information
is available online.
4. The invitation updating process will continue online until a week prior to the event, at
which point the website will freeze with all registration directed to the event organizer
when ocial registration opens.
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Registration
Registration will be managed by the Organizing Committee.
Event Organization
Event Bid Process
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sta reviews all event bids. Event bids are due by March 1 in the
previous year.
Event Organizer
Club/Resort.
Performance Phase -
U.S. Aerials Selection Events
The U.S. Aerials Selection Events provide athletes in the performance phase an early
season domestic opportunity to compete against the best divisional athletes in the country, as
well as members of the U.S. Ski Team.
Outcome
Athletes may advance to Domestic World Cup Starts as a result of U.S. Aerials Selection
Events.
Event Format and Schedule
Type of Event
U.S. Aerials Selection Events are sanctioned by FIS. Visit usskiandsnowboard.org for
dates and location.
Membership / License Required
All competitors must have a FIS Freestyle license.
Quotas
Quotas for FIS events are determined by the Event Organizer.
Criteria
1. All U.S. Aerials Ski Team athletes.
2. All athletes who competed in the prior season’s U.S. Aerials National Championships.
3. All athletes who are ranked in top 30 in aerials, on the nal FFSP of the previous season
that are not qualied via criteria 1 and 2.
4. All athletes that nished in the top 10 in aerials in the prior season U.S. Junior National
Championships that are not qualied via criteria 1, 2 and 3. No alternates will be taken
from U.S. Junior National Championships.
5. If by virtue of criteria 1, 2, 3 and 4, a division does not have an athlete competing in a
discipline in each gender, then that division will be granted a spot in that discipline and that
gender to use as it wishes. If the spot remains unused it will then be lost.
6. There will be ve alternates per gender per discipline. These alternates are to be named
o the nal FFSP list of the previous season and will represent the next ve names on
the FFSP list per gender and per discipline that have not already qualied for the event.
Alternates will be placed into the events in the order they are named and will be notied
immediately. The alternates will only compete if any of the skiers qualied via criteria 2
and 3 don’t accept their spots or get injured.
7. International quotas as outlined by U.S. Ski & Snowboard and FIS.
8. Additional athletes may qualify to compete at the U.S. Aerials Selection Events in aerials
by having a minimum of two dierent inverted jumps qualied.
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Invitations
Invitations for U.S. Aerials Selections will be posted on usskiandsnowboard.org.
Registration
Registration will be managed by the Organizing Committee.
Event Organization
Event Bid Process
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sta reviews all event bids. Event bids are due by March 1.
Event Organizer
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club/Resort
Performance Phase - NorAm Cup
The NorAm Cup is the most prestigious and important North American series. The NorAm
Cup and the European Cup series are considered “Continental Cups”, and only a notch below
the competition of the World Cup circuit. The NorAm Cup has proven to be an excellent
training and testing ground for both top national athletes and for developing U.S. and
Canadian athletes. The U.S. and Canadian Ski Teams are represented at most NorAm events.
Foreign athletes, including World Cup contenders, often compete in these events raising the
level of competition even more. The remainder of the participants are the best competitors
from the regions of Canada and the U.S.
Outcome
• NorAm Cup winners are named in each gender based on points accumulated over the
season in the events on the tour, according to the World Cup point scale. The full podium
is recognized at the conclusion of the season.
• The top North American athlete is granted personal starts in all World Cups in the following
season. See rule the FIS World Cup rule book, rule 3.4.8.1.
Event Format and Schedule
Type of Event
The FIS NorAm Cup is sanctioned by FIS.
Membership / License Required
All competitors must have a FIS Freestyle license.
Competition Rules
FIS ICR and FIS Continental Cup Rules
Quotas
See FIS Continental Cup NAC rules 10.2 – 10.5 for quota rules.
Criteria
1. U.S. Aerials Ski Team will have priority.
2. Aerials NorAm Start Group – After the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team is named annually, based
on the nal NorAm standings for the previous season, any athlete not currently named to
the U.S. Aerials Ski Team ranked in the top 5 on the NorAm Standing will be named to the
Aerials NorAm Start Group. This will guarantee these athletes’ starts in the NorAm Cup.
Aerial NorAm Start Group athletes must participate in all event days at the U.S. Aerials
Selections Events. If an athlete is injured and unable to compete in U.S. Aerials Selections
Events, the athlete must provide all medical documentation stating that they are unable
to compete. Once medically cleared to compete, they would retain their NorAm start. An
athlete who is named to the group has until Nov. 1 of the upcoming competition season
to accept their spot in the Aerials NorAm Start Group. Once the national oce has been
notied that an athlete is retiring, or the deadline has passed with no acceptance, the next
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athlete on the NorAm standings in Aerials will be added to the Aerials NorAm Start Group.
3. The remaining U.S. quota spots will be allocated by adding the place points from both U.S.
Aerials Selection Events.
4. All athletes must have a minimum of two inverted jumps to attend NorAm events.
Invitations
Invitations for NorAms will be posted on usskiandsnowboard.org.
Registration
Registration will be managed by the Organizing Committee.
Event Organization
Event Bid Process
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sta and NorAm Committee review all event bids. Event bids are
due by March 1.
Event Organizer
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club/Resort and CAN Club/Resorts.
Performance Phase -
Europa Cup and FIS Competitions
To support the global development of the sport FIS member nations host both FIS and
Continental Cup events.
Outcome
• Gain experience at international events • Accumulate FIS points.
Event Format and Schedule
Events will be run according to the rules set forth by the FIS in the ICR and CoC rulebooks.
Quotas
Quotas are outlined in the FIS ICR and CoC Rulebooks.
Criteria
The following criteria will be used to determine athletes eligible to enter Continental Cups
(not including the NorAm which is outlined above) or other foreign FIS competitions up to
the allowable quotas. Qualied athletes interested in participating must contact the Freestyle
ocial scheduled practice day for the event(s) in which they are interested.
1. Current U.S. Freestyle Ski Team
A. Ties will be broken by FFSP ranking form the list valid 42 days prior to the rst ocial
scheduled practice day
2. By rank from the U.S. Aerials Selection Events.
3. Athletes selected by coaches’ discretion.
Invitations
Invitations are not issued for these events.
Registration
All athletes must be inscribed by U.S. Ski & Snowboard to be eligible to participate in
foreign FIS events. Failure to follow this process will jeopardize your ability to compete in
events.
Event Organization
Events will be organized according to the FIS ICR and CoC rulebooks.
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Performance Phase -
FIS Junior World Championships
The FIS Junior World Championships may be held annually as determined by the FIS.
The size of the quota will vary depending upon the event and will be determined by the FIS.
These championships provide a unique opportunity for the best junior freestyle skiers in the
world to compete together. The Junior World Championships are important competitions in
the development of future World Cup contenders.
Outcome
• Learn how to travel and compete internationally
• Compete against the best junior athletes from around the world
• Accumulate FIS points
Event Format and Schedule
To be determined by the event organizer pursuant to the rules set forth by the FIS.
Criteria
U.S. Ski & Snowboard will consider for selection only U.S. Ski & Snowboard members in
good standing who have a valid U.S. passport, an active U.S. coded FIS license, and who meet
FIS minimum eligibility standards. See FIS ICR rule 2014.10 for age eligibility standards.
Criteria for FIS Junior World Championships will be set by U.S. Ski & Snowboard on
an annual basis with the objective of selecting the most qualied athletes with the greatest
opportunity for winning medals at the FIS Junior World Championships. Criteria will be
posted on usskiandsnowboard.org.
Invitations
Invitations will be sent to qualied athletes by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sport
Development Department.
Registration
Athletes must be inscribed by U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
Registration process is set by the organizing committee.
Event Organization
Refer to Rules For “The Organisation of FIS Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski Junior
World Championships” which can be found on s-ski.com.
Performance Phase -
U.S. Aerials National Championships
U.S. Aerials National Championships, held each year, hosts the U.S. Aerials Ski Team
and the top athletes in the performance phase of the pipeline to compete in aerials. The
event format, quota and criteria for the 2023-24 competition season will be posted on
usskiandsnowboard.org.
U.S. Freestyle Ski Team and World Cup Criteria
Team and World Cup criteria can be found at usskiandsnowboard.org.
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MOGULS/DUAL MOGULS
COMPETITION PIPELINE
Development Phase - Divisional Events
Divisions should provide athletes in the Development Phase (U7-U13) locally-based age
group competition where the focus is learning to compete, while developing the fundamentals
of mogul skiing technique and tactics on skill appropriate venues (See Appendix B).
Outcome
The competition season may conclude with qualication to an end of the season age group
championship event, both local and national. See Division website for more information.
Event Format and Schedule
Athletes in the Development Phase of their Competition Pathway should be introduced to
freestyle competition in non-scored FSP events, where the event format is based on competing
within age groups.
Type of Event
Development Phase Divisional Events are sanctioned as non-scored U.S. Ski & Snowboard
events.
Membership Required
All competitors must have an appropriate U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership. Check the
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership page for the membership options.
Rules
Each division may use rules of competition appropriate for this age group. See individual
Division Rules.
Run Orders
Age Group Based
Best of 2 runs
Schedule
Events should be hosted as one or two day competitions on the weekend.
Competition Phase - Divisional Events
Divisions should provide athletes in the Competitive and Performance Phase competition
opportunities. These events are scored to the FSP, national points list.
Outcome
Athletes may advance in the pipeline via their rankings on the national FSP from results in
divisional events to the following events
• Divisional Championships • U.S. Freestyle Selections
• U.S. Junior National Championships • U.S. National Championships
• FIS Open and FIS Race Events
Event Format and Schedule
Type of Event
Divisional Events are sanctioned U.S. Ski & Snowboard events. A FIS license may be
added to a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competitor’s membership by contacting U.S. Ski &
Snowboard Member Services.
Membership / License Required
All competitors must have a U.S. Ski & Snowboard competitor’s membership. Note:
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FIS events also require a FIS license. A FIS license may be added to a competitor’s U.S.
Ski & Snowboard competitor’s membership by contacting U.S. Ski & Snowboard Member
Services.
Competition Rules
FIS ICR
Run Orders
Best of 2 runs, overall
Run 1 Random
Run 2 Performance Seed
Schedule
Most divisions host events on the weekend
Saturday - moguls
Sunday - moguls + dual moguls
Quotas
Each Division has a quota limit for their U.S. Ski & Snowboard scored divisional events.
Check your Division’s website for more information.
Criteria
The criteria varies from division to division for access to their U.S. Ski & Snowboard
scored divisional events. Check your Division’s website for more information.
usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-programs/regions-divisions
Central: nybora.com Rocky Mountain: rockymountainfreestyle.com
Eastern: easternfreestyle.org Intermountain: intermountainfreestyle.org
Far West: farwestfreestyle.com Northern: ndfreestyle.com
Pacic Northwest: pnsa.org
Invitations/Registration
Divisional events are open events. Check the division’s website for registration information.
Event Organization
Event Bid Process
Division Chair reviews event bids. Division Chairs should publish the Division’s annual
competition schedule before Dec 1.
Event Organizer
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club/Resort.
Competition Phase -
U.S. Junior National Championships
The U.S. Junior National Championships bring together the top junior competitors from
each division for an age group championship competition.
Outcome
1. Athletes may advance in the pipeline via the results from U.S. Junior National
Championships to the following events
a. U.S. National Championships
i. An invitation to the current season U.S. National Championships will be
awarded to the top nishing athlete in each age group, not otherwise qualied and
FIS age appropriate. Note: If the Juniors event occurs after U.S. National
Championships, then this outcome is not valid.
b. U.S. Freestyle Mogul Team Project Gold Camp
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i. Invitations to the U.S. Freestyle Mogul Team Project Gold Camp(s) will be
awarded to top performers in each age group.
c. U.S. Mogul Selection Event
i. Invitations to the U.S. Mogul Selection Events in the upcoming competition
season will be awarded to the top nishing athlete within each age group, not
otherwise qualied and age appropriate.
2. A Divisions Cup will be awarded, using the FIS World Cup points system for the mogul
events, where divisions gain points for the cup based on the athletes ranking in the top 10
of each age group competition. The Division Cup (cowbell) should be presented during the
dual mogul award ceremony, unless the result can be calculated before the mogul awards.
Event Format and Schedule
Type of Event
U.S. Junior National Championships is a sanctioned U.S. Ski & Snowboard event.
Membership / License Required
All competitors must have a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competitor’s membership.
Competition Rules
FIS ICR and FIS ICR - 4200 & 4300 Exceptions
Run Orders
Moguls Event for each Age Group
2 Qualication Runs, where athletes placing in the top 20 overall based on the best of the
two qualication runs qualify to nals.
Run Orders
• Q1 - Random Run Order
• Q2 - Random Run Order
• Final 1 - Performance seed
* If nals are not an option, overall results will be determined from a best of two in the
qualication.
Dual Moguls for each Age Group
Run order seeding for the dual mogul events will be taken from the FFSP List used for U.S.
Junior National Championships selection and brackets will be generated in Winfree using the
“FIS Normal Bracketing” where athletes dual to 8th place.
Schedule
1. Each age group will have a one-day age group mogul competition.
2. Each age group will have a one-day age group dual mogul competition, run separately, but
on the same day and on the same course as another age group.
a. For example, U13 and U15 will compete in duals on the same course, on the same day,
but have separate brackets.
Estimated Quotas
U15: 70 U17: 70 U19: 50
Quotas for the age group competitions will be based on a percentage of the entire age
eligible population.
Secondly, quotas for the genders within each age group will be determined based on a ratio
of the age group’s total population.
All quotas will ensure equal access to both genders where a minimum of 40% of athletes
per age group, per gender are invited.
Quotas for the genders in each age group will be determined based on a ratio of the total
population from FSP List #1.
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Criteria
1. The athletes will qualify to the U.S. Junior National Championships for moguls and dual
moguls from the FFSP List #5 based on the quota for the event for the following Age
Groups: U15 (inclusive of any U13’s that qualify within the U15 age group quota), U17
and U19.
2. Qualied athletes in moguls or dual moguls will be granted starts in both mogul and dual
mogul events; These athletes must be ranked on the FFSP List used for selection in the
discipline that they didn’t qualify for.
3. All divisions are guaranteed a minimum of three men and three women in the age group
competitions. Athletes may be allocated by the division, if they have less than three in any
age group competition.
4. Ten athletes per gender will be named as alternates to compete in the events at U.S. Junior
National Championships. These alternates are to be named o the initially posted invitation
and will represent the next ten names on the FFSP List used to qualify per gender and per
discipline. No more than ten alternates will be entered in the event even if greater than ten
athletes decline their spots. Alternates must be placed into the event prior to the time of the
draw for the event in which they are named as alternates. All alternates must be registered
and paid prior to entry into the event.
5. The host club/team of U.S. Junior National Championships can enter one athlete per
discipline, per gender to the U.S. Junior National Championships as a host allocation spot.
6. Divisions may not add to or change requirements for the invited athletes described in this
section apart from those spots designated as the divisional allocations.
7. Foreign athletes will be allocated 3 spots per gender per discipline per age group above
the U.S. athlete quota. A foreign athlete must be ranked within their age group quota of the
FFSP used to qualify.
Invitations
1. Invitations will be determined from the FFSP List #5.
2. Invitations will be posted on the U.S. Ski & Snowboard website usskiandsnowboard.org/
index.php/sport-programs/criteria/freestyle-junior-nationals-criteria.
3. Athletes must RSVP to their invite using the Registration process listed below.
Registration
The registration process should be reviewed annually at FSC Congress.
1. From the initial posting and as invitations are updated, invitations MUST be accepted by
registering online within 48 hours. Athletes that are unable to register must notify the event
registration contact within 48 hours. Invitations that are NOT accepted will become null
and void.
2. The invitation and registration process will continue online until midnight prior to the rst
competition at U.S. Junior National Championships, at which point the website will freeze
with all registration directed to the event organizer when ocial registration opens.
Event Organization
Event Bid Process
U.S. Ski & Snowboard sta reviews all event bids. Event bids are due by March 1 in the
previous year.
Event Organizer
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club/Resort.
Competition Phase - Moguls Project Gold
This development program is for junior mogul athletes. For more information on these
programs please visit usskiandsnowboard.org.
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Performance Phase -
U.S. Moguls Selection Events
The U.S. Moguls Selection Events provide athletes in the performance phase an early
season domestic opportunity to compete against the best divisional athletes in the country, as
well as members of the U.S. Ski Team.
Outcome
Athletes may advance to the following events as a result of U.S. Mogul Selection Events
• Domestic World Cup Starts • FIS NorAm Tour Starts
Event Format and Schedule
Type of Event
U.S. Mogul Selection Events are sanctioned by FIS.
Membership / License Required
All U.S. competitors must have a U.S. Ski & Snowboard competitor membership and FIS
Freestyle license.
Competition Rules
FIS ICR
Run Orders
Moguls
• Q1 - random run order
• Q2 - minus the top 8 from Q1, same run order
• Final 1 - top 16 from best of Q1 and Q2
• Final 2 - top 8 from Final 1 (if the schedule allows for a Super Final)
Dual Moguls
• Duals from the start
Schedule
Day 1: Arrival Day 4: Women’s Mogul Comp
Day 2: Mogul Training Day 5: Men’s Mogul Comp
Day 3: Mogul Training Day 6: Women’s and Men’s Dual Mogul Comp
Quotas
Quotas for FIS events are determined by the Event Organizer.
Criteria
1. U.S. Freestyle Ski Team athletes
2. All athletes who competed in the prior season’s U.S. Mogul National Championships.
3. All athletes who are ranked in the top 50 in moguls and dual moguls on the nal FFSP of
the previous season that are not qualied via criteria 1 and 2.
4. The top nishing age group FIS eligible athletes from the previous season’s U.S. Junior
National Championships that are not qualied via criteria 1, 2 and 3. No alternates will be
taken from U.S. Junior National Championships.
5. If by virtue of criteria 1, 2, 3 and 4, a division does not have an athlete competing in a
discipline in each gender, then that division will be granted a spot in that discipline and that
gender to use as it wishes. If the spot remains unused it will then be lost.
6. There will be ve alternates named per gender per discipline from the nal FFSP list of
the previous season and will represent the next ve names on the FFSP list per gender and
per discipline that have not already qualied for the event. Alternates will be placed into
the events in the order they are named and will be notied immediately. The alternates will
only compete if any of the skiers qualied via criteria 2 and 3 do not accept their spots or
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get injured.
7. International quotas as outlined by U.S. Ski & Snowboard and FIS.
Invitations
1. Invitations will be determined from the nal FFSP List.
2. Invitations will be posted at usskiandsnowboard.org/index.php/sport-programs/criteria/
freestyle-us-selection-events
3. Athletes must RSVP to their invite using the Registration process listed below.
Registration
The registration process should be reviewed annually at FSC Congress.
1. The invite list for U.S. Selections will be posted on July 1.
2. From the initial posting and as invitations are updated, invitations should be accepted by
conrmed by the athletes by registering online within the registration deadline posted.
Athletes that are unable to register before the deadline should contact the Event Organizer.
3. Registration for U.S. Mogul Selection Events will open on Oct. 11 and close on Dec. 6.
Event Organization
Event Bid Process
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sta reviews all event bids. Event bids are due by March 1.
Event Organizer
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club/Resort.
Performance Phase - FIS NorAm Cup
The FIS NorAm Cup is the North American series within the FIS Continental Cup circuit
which includes the European Cup, NorAM Cup, Asia Cup, South American Cup and Australia
New Zealand Cups. The Continental Cups are a notch below the FIS World Cup circuit. The
NorAm Cup has proven to be an excellent training and testing ground for both national team
and developing regional U.S. and Canadian athletes. Foreign athletes, including World Cup
contenders, often compete in these events raising the level of competition.
Outcome
• NorAm Cup winners are named in each gender based on points accumulated over the
season in the events on the tour, according to the World Cup point scale. The full podiums
for moguls, dual moguls and overall are recognized at the conclusion of the season. (See
the FIS COC Rules.)
• The top athlete in the NorAm Cup Mogul and Dual Mogul Standings will have a start at
the World Cup Finals in the respective events of the same competition season of the Tour.
(See FIS World Cup rule 3.9.2)
• The top continental (US or CAN only) athlete in the NorAm Cup Overall Standings will
be granted a personal start to next season’s FIS World Cup Tour (See FIS World Cup Rule
3.4.8.1)
• Top 5 U.S. athletes from the NorAm Tour at the conclusion of the season are granted starts
in all of the NorAm Tour events in the following season.
Event Format and Schedule
Type of Event
The FIS NorAm Cup is sanctioned by FIS.
Membership / License Required
All competitors must have a FIS Freestyle license.
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Competition Rules
FIS ICR, FIS Freestyle Ski WC Rules where applicable, and FIS Continental Cup Rules.
Run Orders
Moguls
• Q1 - top 30 seeded
• Final 1 - top 16 from Q1
• Super Final - top 6 from Final 1
Dual Moguls
• Duals from the start, using ICR Dual Mogul Seeding Rules.
Schedule
Day 1: Arrival Day 4: Women’s and Men’s Mogul Comp
Day 2: Mogul Training Day 5: Women’s and Men’s Dual Mogul Comp
Day 3: Mogul Training
Quotas
See FIS Continental Cup NAC rules 10.2 – 10.5 for quota rules.
NorAm Start Group
The following athletes will be prequalied for the current season’s NorAm Events, as the
“NorAm Start Group”.
Qualication Criteria:
1. U.S. Team athletes
2. Top 5 U.S. athletes from the previous season’s NorAm Cup standings
3. Top 5 U.S. athletes from the current season’s FIS Base Points List - not already qualied
via criteria 1-2.
4. Any athlete with a World Cup start in the previous season.
Please note the following:
• NorAm Start Group athletes will be named in a timely manner, once the U.S. Team
nomination process is complete in the spring.
• The NorAm Start Group list of athletes will be published to the NorAm page on the
website.
• Athletes who qualify for the NorAm Start Group must contact the Freestyle Oce
([email protected]) by Sept. 1 of the competition season to accept his/her
spot.
• No additional athletes will be named to the NorAm Start Group if a NorAm Start Group
athlete declines for any reason.
• If a NorAm Start Group athlete is injured and unable to compete in the U.S. Selection
Events, the athlete must provide all medical documentation stating that they are unable
to compete. Once medically cleared to compete, he/she would retain NorAm Start Group
status.
• NorAm Start Group athletes will lose status if they do not compete in all event days in the
U.S. Selection Events.
NorAm Tour Pre-Season Qualication Criteria
5. Athletes ranked in the top 40 of the GPL will be named to any remaining U.S. Basic Nation
quota spots, after criteria 1-4 in the NorAm Start Group section (up to a total of 25 spots
per gender - see NAC rule 10.3).
Please note: The “U.S. Grand Prix List (GPL)” will represent a ranking of the U.S. athletes
utilizing the best two single mogul events and best one dual moguls event from the previous
season U.S. National Championships, the previous season FIS Open, and the current season
U.S. Selection Events, using place points. Foreign athletes will be excluded from the place
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point tally at the U.S. National Championships. At the FIS Open and the U.S. Selection
events, foreign athletes will remain at their place rank. If there are not at least two dual mogul
events, the best three single mogul events may be used. Ties will be broken by the best nish,
then the second-best nish, then the third-best nish. If a tie still exists, the best nish from
the U.S. Selection Events will break the tie. For rst year eligible FIS athletes (for 2023-2024
YOB 2009) the GPL shall be calculated by taking the place point tally for U.S. Selections
event moguls, doubling it and adding it to the U.S. Selections event dual moguls. If either
Selections events moguls or dual moguls are not completed, the place point tally for the event
that was run shall be tripled.
NorAm Tour In-Season Qualication Criteria
6. Athletes ranked in the GPL will be named to any remaining Basic Nation quota spots.
Invitations
1. The U.S. athletes named to each NorAm event will be posted at
usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-programs/criteria/freestyle-noram-criteria.
2. All athletes and respective coaches are responsible to RSVP when named to the start list by
notifying the Freestyle Oce ([email protected]) in a timely manner.
3. Event starts are not considered conrmed until athletes have registered and paid the event
organizer(s).
4. Clubs/Teams must send their team entry to the organizer of the individual NorAm events
unless the Freestyle Oce sends a US entry list.
Registration
Athletes are responsible to register for the individual NorAm events by the deadline.
Registration information can be found on the FIS Freestyle event calendar.
Event Organization
Event Bid Process
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sta and NorAm Committee review all event bids. Event bids are
due by Mar. 1.
Event Organizer
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club/Resort and Canada Freestyle Club/Resorts.
Performance Phase - Other Foreign
FIS and Continental Cup Competitions
To support the global development of the sport FIS member nations host both FIS and
Continental Cup events.
Outcome
• Gain experience at international events • Accumulate FIS points
Event Format and Schedule
Events will be run according to the rules set forth by the FIS in the ICR and CoC Rulebooks.
Quotas
Quotas are outlined in the FIS ICR and CoC Rulebooks.
Criteria
The following criteria will be used to determine athletes eligible to enter Continental Cups
(not including the NorAm which is outlined above) or other foreign FIS competitions up to
the allowable quotas. Qualied athletes interested in participating must contact the Freestyle
national Oce ([email protected]) at least 42 days (six weeks) prior to the
rst ocial scheduled practice day for the event(s) in which they are interested.
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1. Current U.S. Freestyle Ski Team
A. Ties will be broken by FIS ranking form the list valid 42 days prior to the rst ocial
scheduled arrival day.
2. By rank from the U.S. Mogul Selection Events.
3. Athletes selected by coaches’ discretion.
Invitations
Invitations are not issued for these events.
Registration
All athletes must be inscribed by U.S. Ski & Snowboard to be eligible to participate in
foreign FIS events. Failure to follow this process will jeopardize your ability to compete.
Event Organization
Type of Event
Sanctioned by FIS.
Membership / License Required
All competitors must have a FIS Freestyle license.
Competition Rules
FIS ICR and FIS Continental Cup Rules.
Performance Phase -
FIS Junior World Championships
The FIS Junior World Championships may be held annually as determined by the FIS.
The size of the quota will vary depending upon the event and will be determined by the FIS.
These championships provide a unique opportunity for the best junior freestyle skiers in the
world to compete together. The Junior World Championships are important competitions in
the development of future World Cup contenders.
Outcome
• Learn how to travel and compete internationally
• Compete against the best junior athletes from around the world
• Accumulate FIS points
Event Format and Schedule
To be determined by the event organizer pursuant to the rules set forth by the FIS.
Criteria
U.S. Ski & Snowboard will consider for selection only those U.S. Ski & Snowboard
members in good standing who have a valid U.S. passport, an active U.S. coded FIS license,
and who meet FIS minimum eligibility standards. See FIS ICR rule 2014.10 for age eligibility
standards.
Criteria for FIS Junior World Championships will be set by U.S. Ski & Snowboard on
an annual basis with the objective of selecting the most qualied athletes with the greatest
opportunity for winning medals at the FIS Junior World Championships.
Criteria will be posted on usskiandsnowboard.org.
Invitations
Invitations will be sent to qualied athletes by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sport
Development Department.
Registration
Athletes must be inscribed by U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
Registration process is set by the organizing committee.
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Event Organization
Type of Event
Sanctioned by FIS.
Membership / License Required
All competitors must have a FIS Freestyle license.
Competition Rules
Refer to Rules For “The Organization of FIS Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski Junior
World Championships”.
Performance Phase - Qualier Series
Qualier Series provides the ability for divisions to host FIS events to attract the top
athletes in the division and outside the division. The Qualier Series also encourages inter-
divisional competition.
Outcome
• In-season qualication to NorAm Tour • U.S. Mogul National Championships
• U.S. Junior National Championships
Event Format and Schedule
Type of Event
The Qualier Series events can be sanctioned as a “FIS International” event, subject to
the approval of the National Governing Body. If approved for a FIS event, the quota and
registration process must adhere to FIS event rules.
Membership / License Required
All competitors must have a FIS license.
Competition Rules
FIS ICR
Run Orders
FIS sanctioned Format.
Event Organizers may choose the FIS event format that works with the event schedule
available.
Quotas
1. FIS quotas are determined by the Event Organizer, based on the parameters of the
competition schedule available.
2. Athletes wishing to compete in a Qualier Series event must submit an intent to compete
to the Freestyle Sport Development Manager within the deadline posted under the event
information.
3. Athletes will be assigned starts to the Qualier Series event based on his/her ranking on the
valid FSP used to determine invitations.
4. The invitations will be reviewed to ensure the hosting Division has a minimum of 15 spots
per gender from the quota. The nal invitation list under #3 will be adjusted to ensure the
hosting division has the appropriate number of athletes competing.
5. If spots become available after the initial registration is generated, these starts will be
allocated using the valid FFSP points list when the spots become available.
Criteria
Athletes must have a FIS license.
Invitations
1. First come-rst serve within a registration period using FFSP points to rank requests to
compete.
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2. If spots become available after the initial registration is generated, these starts will be
allocated using the valid FFSP when the spots become available.
Registration
The registration process is set by the organizing committee.
Event Organization
Event Bid Process
Division Chairs submit requests to U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Division Chairs must request
an event before Nov. 1.
Event Organizer
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club/Resort
Performance Phase -
U.S. Moguls National Championships
U.S. Mogul National Championships, held in the spring each year after the conclusion of
the divisional event schedules, the NorAm Tour and the World Cup season, hosts the U.S.
Freestyle Ski Team and the top athletes in the performance phase of the pipeline to compete
in moguls and dual moguls.
Outcome
• The Divisions Cup will be awarded in the U.S. Mogul National Championships and will
include U.S. Team members, using FIS WC Place Points for athletes in the top 30 from
mogul and dual mogul events.
• Any athlete starting in the U.S. Mogul National Championships event will gain a start at
the U.S. Mogul Selection Events for the following competition season.
• U.S. Junior National podium in each gender in each discipline to be recognized. (U19 and
under.)
Event Format and Schedule
Type of Event
U.S. Mogul National Championships are a FIS sanctioned event.
Membership / License Required
All competitors must have a FIS license.
Competition Rules
FIS ICR
Run Orders
Moguls
• Q1 - random run-order
• Q2 - minus top 10 from Q1, same order
• Final 1 - top 20 from best of Q1 and Q2
• Final 2 - top 10 from Final 1
Dual Moguls
• Dual from the start.
Schedule (men and women alternate years as rst event)
Day 1: Arrival Day 4: Men’s Mogul Comp
Day 2: Women’s and Men’s Mogul Training Day 5: Women’s and Men’s Dual Mogul
Day 3: Women’s Moguls Comp
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Quotas
The organizer determined the quota in FIS events.
Criteria
1. All U.S. Freestyle Ski Team athletes.
2. The top 40 ranked U.S. athletes in moguls and dual moguls from the FFSP List #7 per
gender per discipline after the U.S. Ski Team. Additional athletes will not be invited
to replace those athletes that are not FIS age eligible in the top 40, on the alternate list,
excluded by their division, injured or competing in conicting events.
3. The next ve (5) U.S. athletes on the FFSP List #7 per gender per discipline that have not
already qualied via criteria 1 or 2 will be named as alternates to the event. Alternates will
be placed into the events in the order they are named and will be notied immediately. The
alternates will only compete if any of the skiers qualied via criteria 1 and 2 do not accept
their spot.
4. Divisions will be allotted one spot per gender, per discipline to be used at the divisions’
discretion. Divisions should notify the Freestyle Oce ([email protected])
of their allocations 48 hours after the invitation becomes valid. If the spot remains unused,
or divisions do not notify by the 48-hour deadline the spot may be lost. If division
allocation is invited to the event via criteria 3 as an alternate, the division will be allowed
to choose a new division allocation. Divisions may not add to or change requirements for
the quota spots described in this section apart from those spots designated as the divisional
allocation.
5. All athletes that qualied via criteria 2-4 in one discipline and not the other discipline will
be granted a start if they are ranked in the top 60 U.S. athletes on the FFSP List #6 in that
discipline.
Invitations
Invitations will be posted on usskiandsnowboard.org.
Registration
Registration will be managed by either the event organizer or U.S. Ski & Snowboard
according to the needs of the event.
Event Organization
Event Bid Process
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sta reviews all event bids.
Event Organizer
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Events Department. Event bids are due by March 1.
In the case where the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Events Department is unable to support the
event, a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club/Resort will take on the role of Event Organizer.
U.S. Freestyle Ski Team and World Cup Criteria
Team and World Cup criteria can be found at usskiandsnowboard.org.
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FREESKI COMPETITION PIPELINE
Below is an overview of the U.S. Freeski pipeline. For more information on how to get
started visit usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-programs/pipeline/freeski-pipeline or usasa.org.
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USASA
USASA events are the entry point for new competitive athletes. USASA oers events
in each region of the country. Thirty USASA regional series are located across the USA.
Each series presents organized competitions in halfpipe, slopestyle, skicross and rail jams.
At the conclusion of the regional series season, the organization hosts the USASA National
Championships at the end of March through early April.
To learn more about the USASA and the regional series closest to you visit usasa.org.
The Futures Tour
The Futures Tour events are a collaboration between U.S. Ski & Snowboard and USASA.
The events are run by USASA and serve as the bridge from USASA regional events to the
NorAm and U.S. Revolution Tours.
Events serve as USASA regional qualiers and follow FIS rules and formats. Athletes will
receive USASA age class points but be scored on an open range.
Athletes under the age of 13 are not eligible to compete. Athletes must hold a current
Snowboard Competitor membership, FIS license and USASA membership.
These events are FIS sanctioned.
Schedule
Visit usskiandsnowboard.org and usasa.org for current schedules and event information.
NorAm Tour
The NorAm series between the United States and Canada continues this season. This series
will consist of HP, SS, BA and SX. From these events, the overall winner of each discipline
(American or Canadian) will receive an individual start right in their discipline on the FIS
World Cup tour for the following season, providing they meet World Cup eligibility rules. See
s-ski.com for more information.
Qualications
Athletes must hold a current Freeski Competitor membership and FIS license. Foreign
quotas will follow NorAm rules.
Entry in Canadian events must be granted through U.S. Ski & Snowboard. See details
under the Continental Cup/Foreign FIS Events section below.
Visit s-ski.com for current schedules and event information.
Quotas
See the NorAm section of the FIS Continental Cup Rulebook for discipline specic quota
information.
Revolution Tour
The U.S. Revolution Tour is a series of events consisting of halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air
designed to serve as the qualifying pathway to elite level events. Entry is based on multiple
criteria that pre-qualify U.S. athletes into each competition tier. The Revolution Tour is
focused towards riders 13-19 years old and awards the top athletes with an invite to compete in
the U.S. Grand Prix, Junior Worlds, USASA Nationals, and participate in Project Gold camps.
Competition formats may vary slightly at each stop, but riders will always compete as
an open class, and unless otherwise stated, athletes under the age of 13 are not eligible to
compete. Athletes must hold a current Snowboard Competitor membership and FIS license.
The U.S. Revolution Tour SS/BA/HP events are sanctioned as NorAms.
Schedule
Visit usskiandsnowboard.org for current schedules and event information.
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Continental Cups and other Foreign FIS Events
Per the FIS ICR rule 215.3, only National Ski Associations are entitled to make
athlete entries for international competitions. Athletes interested in competing in
Continental Cup competitions outside the United States must contact Julia Flake at
scheduled event day to declare their intent to compete – if allocated a quota spot.
Initial Quota Allocation
Forty two (42) days (six weeks) days prior to the rst scheduled event day, athletes will be
ordered based on their FIS points from the current points list.
If there are more declared intents than quota spots available, quota spots will be distributed
to the highest FIS ranked athletes. All remaining athletes will be placed on an alternate list.
Alternate List
If quota spots become available after the Initial Quota Allocation athletes will be reranked
on the Alternate List using the current FIS points list the day the spots become available, at
which time the top ranked athletes will be allocated quota spots.
Starts at Continental Cups are not guaranteed until the athlete submits payment to the event
organizing committee, per the FIS Continental Cup rulebook, rule NAC 9.3. It is the athlete’s
responsibility to ensure payment is made to the event organizing committee.
FIS Junior World Championships
The FIS Junior World Championships may be held annually as determined by the FIS.
The size of the quota will vary depending upon the event and will be determined by the
FIS. These championships provide a unique opportunity for the best junior freeskiers in the
world to compete together. The Junior World Championships are important competitions in
the development of future World Cup contenders.
Criteria
Visit usskiandsnowboard.org for criteria.
Project Gold
This development program is for halfpipe and slopestyle athletes. For more information on
these programs please visit usskiandsnowboard.org.
U.S. Grand Prix
The U.S. Grand Prix includes competitions in Half Pipe, Slopestyle and Big Air featuring
the best riders in the U.S. and the world competing for prize money totaling $550,000. U.S.
Grand Prix events will be televised on NBC and NBC Sports. The U.S. Grand Prix are
sanctioned as World Cups.
U.S. Grand Prix information can be found at usskiandsnowboard.org.
Eligibility
Athletes must hold a current Snowboard Competitor membership and FIS license.
Schedule
Visit usskiandsnowboard.org for current schedules and event information.
FIS World Cup
The FIS World Cup is a high-level international Freeski series. The eight-month circuit
(August-March) crisscrosses the globe, with riders from many nations competing for World
Cup titles in HP, SS, BA and SX.
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Qualication
• To be considered eligible for a World Cup event, an athlete needs a minimum number
of FIS points. Point requirements and earned quota spot information can be found at
s-ski.com.
• Must hold a current Freeski Competitor membership and FIS license.
Entry in Competition
The Amateur Sports Act requires U.S. Ski & Snowboard to objectively administer entries
for all international competitions. If an athlete is objectively qualied through ranking, results
or trials, he or she must be entered in a qualied international competition, provided he or she
meets the international federation’s (FIS) eligibility requirements, holds a membership with
U.S. Ski & Snowboard, and agrees to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Code of Conduct, and the
USOPC Code of Conduct.
For proper and eective management by the head coaches of our national program, clear
procedures must be established to make ecient entrance into international competitions for
all qualied athletes. The following procedure is to be followed for selection, entry and on-
site management of all U.S. participants.
• All entries to FIS competitions must be made by U.S. Ski & Snowboard sta.
• Without exception, only those competitors, coaches and sta who agree to abide by
the U.S. Ski & Snowboard and USOPC Code of Conduct will be entered and/or receive
credentials.
• Only those individuals on the ocial entry list can be recognized by the competition
organizing committee.
• Specic international selection criteria, as approved by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Board
of Directors and published by U.S. Ski & Snowboard, will be strictly followed.
• Additional selection criteria for specic competition start rights, as established in advance
by the head coaches, will be available in writing if requested.
• All U.S. competitors must accept and follow the on-site competition plan as established
by the team captain. This includes team meetings and training plans. Every eort will be
made to accommodate individual competitor’s needs and additional personal coaches if
they wish to attend.
• Participating in international competition as a U.S. entered competitor is a privilege and
an option, not a right. Funding for national program members is at the discretion of U.S.
Ski & Snowboard.
Schedule
Visit s-ski.com for the latest World Cup schedule.
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CHAPTER 4
RULES
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203 Membership 53
3000 Organization 54
3010 The Organizing Committee
3012 Host Duties of the Organizing Committee
3013 Basic Costs of the Organizing Committee
3020 The Competition Committee and Competition Ocials
3030 The Technical Delegate
3032 The Competition Jury
3033 The Judges
3034 Competitor Committees
3035 Team Captains
3036 Competitor’s Equipment
3038 Medical and Service Personnel
3041 Technical Installations
3042 Start and Finish Ocials
3043 The Start
3044 The Finish
3045 Calculation and Announcement of Results
3046 Age Categories
3047 Freestyle/Freeski Points (FSP)
3050 Protests
3054 Competitor Responsibilities
3055 Did Not Start (DNS)
3056 Disqualications (DSQ)
3057 Reruns
3058 Did Not Finish (DNF)
3059 Warnings (Freestyle Events)
3060 Competition Protocol
3061 Accidents
3062 Insurance
3065 Organizational Meetings
3066 Ocial Training
3070 Jump Qualication
4000 Rules Common to All Aerials and Moguls Events 62
4001 Ocials
4002 Jury
4003 The Course
4004 Music
4005 Ocial Training
4006 Judging Procedures
4007 Ties
4008 Calculation of Scores
4009 Ocial Results
4010 Equipment
4011 The Start Order
4012 Did Not Start (DNS)
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4013 Did Not Finish (DNS)
4014 Interruption of Competition
4100 Aerials 68
4200 Moguls 77
4300 Dual Moguls 84
4600 Aerials Synchro Competition 92
4700 Aerials Team Competition 94
4800 Dual Moguls Team Competition 96
Ski Cross, Half Pipe, Slopestyle and Big Air 97
Rules for Scoring 98
Appendix A - Technical Specications for Freestyle Courses 99
Appendix B - Technical Specications for U.S. Ski & Snowboard 99
Non-FIS Aerial Sites
Appendix C - Aerial Degree of Diculty 100
Appendix D - Mogul Degree of Diculty 104
Concussion Checklist 106
References to competitions, rules, policies, governance, and memberships
are assumed to mean the competitions, rules, policies, governance
and memberships of U.S. Ski & Snowboard unless otherwise noted.
203 Membership
U203.1 The membership year begins on July 1 and nishes on June 30 of the following
year. Memberships shall be valid in the USA for the membership year only. The
validity of a membership can be limited to participation in one or more specic
events.
U203.2 To be eligible to participate in freestyle or freeski competitions, a competitor must
have a Competitor, Rookie, or Short Term membership.
All participants in positions of authority over athletes (Jury members, Start and
Finish Referees, Chief of Course, Chief of Competition, Chief of Timing, Race
Administrator, Course Setters, Technicians, Judges, and Coaches) must have a
valid membership (including Background Screening, SafeSport education, and
avalanche education) and appropriate ocials certication for their position as
required.
For USA sanctioned FIS events, when a foreign FIS Federation lists a coach on
their entry form, that Federation is certifying that the coach has the knowledge and
ability to fulll the duties of a Team Captain: e.g. serve as a Jury member or set a
course.
A U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership will only be issued to individuals who
have personally signed the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Release, in the actual form
approved by U.S. Ski & Snowboard. All forms from under-age applicants must be
countersigned by their legal guardians.
All coaches and ocials who apply for a membership will be required to pass
a background screening process and complete SafeSport training prior to that
membership being approved. Any Coach or Ocial who is shown as “pending”
or not current on the U.S. Ski & Snowboard website may not serve in any capacity
which places them in a position of authority over athletes.
General members are eligible to forerun but not to compete in sanctioned events.
Members may only act in the capacity which their membership permits, e.g. to
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serve as a coach within a competition venue, a member must possess a valid coach
membership.
Only individuals authorized by the Race Jury may enter a competition venue.
3000 ORGANIZATION
3010 The Organizing Committee
If the organizing club or national association does not act as the organizing
committee it will designate one. The organizing committee will appoint a committee
for all non-technical matters and a competition committee for all technical matters.
3012 Hosting Duties of the Organizing Committee
3012.1 The organizing committee must assume all responsibility to ensure that the details
involved in hosting a U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned competition are properly
controlled. The importance of ecient communications with all individuals and
participating associations is essential to a well-planned competition.
3012.2 The organizing committee should provide a service to all participants and guests
which provides information and materials on accommodation and travel details.
This information should be circulated at least three months in advance to ensure
availability.
3012.3 The organizing committee is responsible for providing results by email to the
national oce as soon as they are available. It is also the responsibility of the
organizing committee to distribute results to competitors and coaches as soon as
they are available.
3013 Basic Costs of the Organizing Committee
3013.1 The organizing committee must pay the event fees and head taxes according to
existing regulations.
3020 The Competition Committee and Competition Ocials
3020.1 The Competition Committee
The competition committee, appointed by the organizing committee, is composed
of the following competition ocials:
• Chief of Competition • Chief of Course
• Chief of Timing • Chief of Scoring
• Competition Secretary • Chief Steward
• Chief of Medical and Rescue Services • Chief of Course Equipment
• Chief of Press • Chief of Sound
The competition committee is responsible for all technical matters, including the
selection and preparation of the courses.
The competition committee appoints all additional ocials not already designated
by the organizing committee.
3020.2 Competition Ocials
The organizing committee appoints the following ocials. The most important
ocials and their duties are set forth below:
3020.2.1 The Chief of Competition
The chief of competition directs and controls the work of all ocials, summons the
meetings of the competition committee for consideration on technical questions
and generally acts as chair of the team captains’ meetings, after consultation with
the TD. The chief of competition is also a member of the jury.
The division chair approves the divisional chief of competition.
3020.2.2 The Chief of Course
The chief of course is responsible for the preparation of the courses in accordance
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with the decisions of the competition committee and the jury. He must be familiar
with the local snow conditions and the terrain concerned.
3020.2.3 The Chief of Timing
The chief of timing is responsible for the coordination of ocials at the start and
nish, including timing equipment. The following ocials are under his direction:
• Starter • Assistant Starter
• Chief Timekeeper • Assistant Timekeeper
3020.2.4 The Chief of Scoring
The chief of scoring is responsible for the ongoing verication of all scoring
calculations during the event.
3020.2.5 The Competition Secretary
The competition secretary is responsible for all secretarial work related to the
competition. He must ensure that the ocial results contain the information
required by 3045.2.2 He is responsible for the minutes of the competition
committee, jury and team captains’ meetings. He must ensure that all forms for
start, judging, timing, calculation and protests are properly prepared and delivered
in good order at the proper time. He must ensure that results are duplicated and
distributed properly immediately following the competition.
3020.2.6 The Chief Steward
The chief steward is responsible for extensive safety precautions to ensure that
spectators are kept o all parts of the course. Sucient personnel must be used
according to an exact plan. Ropes or fences should be erected in due time. There
should be sucient spare space behind these barriers to permit free circulation of
the spectators.
3020.2.7 The Chief of Medical and Rescue Services
The chief of medical and rescue services is responsible for organizing adequate
rst aid and medical services during the ocial training periods and the actual
competition. For all sanctioned events, ski patrol must be available through
immediate access, whether on site or by phone or radio. At all sanctioned aerial
events and U.S. Freestyle Championships (all disciplines) ski patrol must be on site
for all competitions and aerial training.
He must note the advice of the chief of course concerning special danger points,
take the necessary precautions, and must arrange for quarters to which injured
competitors may be taken and treated.
He shall ensure that the competition doctor meets with the team doctors before the
start of the ocial training to coordinate plans.
3020.2.8 The Chief of Course Equipment
The chief of course equipment is responsible for the provision of all equipment
required for the preparation and maintenance of the courses.
3020.2.9 The Chief of Press
The chief of press is responsible for all arrangements for journalists, photographers,
television and radio reporters.
3020.2.10 The Chief of Sound
The chief of sound is responsible for all equipment and operation of sound
installations.
3030 The Technical Delegate
Ocials Governance & Guidelines Handbook located on the U.S. Ski &
Snowboard website at usskiandsnowboard.org > search > ocials > freestyle
ocials & judges > ocials governance & guidelines handbook (PDF).
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3032 The Competition Jury
3032.1 Composition
The Jury consists of the following members:
• Technical Delegate (Chair)
• Head Judge
• Chief of Competition
Members of the jury, in decision making situations, each have one vote with the
chair having the deciding vote.
A competitor’s safety committee will also have input to the jury but will not have
a vote (see rule 3034).
3032.2 Duties of the Jury before competition
3032.2.1 A member of the jury is responsible for the qualication of competitors and the
supervision of the draw.
3032.2.2 The jury is responsible for the supervision of ocial training.
3032.2.3 The jury must inspect the courses prior to the beginning of ocial training.
3032.2.4 The jury is to have its rst meeting before the beginning of the ocial training.
3032.3 Rights and Duties of the Jury during a Competition
3032.3.1 The voting members of the jury must be in communication with one another during
all competition phases.
3032.3.2 Jury has the right to change, interrupt, or postpone a competition.
Causes:
• Insucient, inadequate snow and or course preparation;
• Insucient protective measures at danger points;
• Decient or insucient organization of the medical, rescue and rst aid service;
• Insucient organization of crowd control;
• Weather conditions, increasing danger or extreme cold.
The decision to interrupt a competition may be nal or temporary. (See rule 3060.2)
3032.3.3 The jury examines, evaluates, and makes the necessary decision on protests.
3032.3.4 The jury has the right to grant a provisional rerun.
3032.3.5 Written minutes are to be kept of all meetings and decisions of the jury.
3032.3.6 A member of the jury should periodically inspect the course during the competition.
3033 The Judges
Ocials Governance & Guidelines Handbook located on the U.S. Ski &
Snowboard website at usskiandsnowboard.org > search > ocials > freestyle
ocials & judges > ocials governance & guidelines handbook (PDF).
3034 Competitor Committees
3034.1 The Competitor Advisory Committee
3034.1.1 For each event in every competition there shall be an advisory committee formed
prior to the start of competition to advise the jury on matters concerning safety.
This committee shall consist of:
• One representative from the area management (chief of course);
• Two athletes or coaches’ representatives. For national level events, these
representatives must be from two dierent divisions.
There will be a separate advisory committee named for each event (men and
women).
3034.1.2 The members of the advisory committee report in an advisory manner directly to
the jury and are non-voting members of the jury.
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3034.1.3 It will be the advisory committee’s responsibility to ensure the arrangements made
for the safe operation of all events during the preparation and competition. The
advisory committee shall exercise control over all aspects of the event pertaining
to safety, and shall in the use of its power of discretion, consciously take all
reasonable precautions against excessive and unreasonable risks.
3034.2 Jump and Air Bump Shapers
3034.2.1 For the express purpose of shaping and grooming the jumps in aerials and the
air bumps in moguls and dual moguls, the team captains shall elect up to two
shapers per special type of jump (i.e., oater, large kickers, small kickers).
These individuals will be responsible for the nal preparation of the jumps. In
competitions other than Junior Nationals, alternate jump preparation arrangements
can be determined at the team captains’ meeting.
3034.2.2 These individuals must be prepared to perform this task prior to ocial training.
3035 Team Captains
For national level events, each division or team is responsible for providing one
team captain. If possible, the team captain should not be a competitor.
A team captain cannot undertake any other ocial organizing function (jury, TD,
etc.) at the competition.
3035.1 Rights of a Team Captain
3035.1.1 To submit protests to the jury during the competition.
3035.1.2 To benet from all advantages accorded to a competitor (lifts, accommodations,
invitations, etc.).
3035.1.3 To enter competition areas during training time.
3035.1.4 To enter all ocial ceremonies.
3035.1.5 Each team captain has one vote. Each division and national team is entitled to one
vote.
3035.1.6 To enter the preparation area during the competition.
3035.2 Duties of a Team Captain
3035.2.1 To attend all team captains’ meetings.
3035.2.2 To provide all information received at meetings to his team members.
3035.2.3 To provide aerial qualications of his team members if requested by the Jury.
3035.2.4 Responsible for all registrations of his team.
3035.2.5 Responsible for the discipline of his team.
3035.2.6 Should be familiar with the competition rules.
3036 Competitor’s Equipment
3036.1 Bibs
The shape and size of start numbers may not be changed by penalty of
disqualication. All bibs must be worn in the proper position and visible at all
times during ocial training, competition, and awards.
3036.2 Advertising
The advertising on material and equipment which is worn during competitions and
training must conform to the FIS guidelines in rules 210, 211, and 230.
3036.3 Gimmicks
Gimmicks are forbidden during competition.
3036.4 Equipment
Rules concerning competitor’s equipment are all located here and no longer in the
specic event sections.
3036.4.1 Competitors must wear a helmet in all freestyle/freeski events when skiing in
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practice or competition. Helmets manufactured for snow sports are required for
all competitors in all freestyle/freeski competition and ocial training, for all
age categories. Helmets must meet the standard of AST 2040 or CE 1077 rated
helmets. Caution: The protective quality of all safety helmets is aected by age and
use. Some older helmets and any helmets that have been damaged either in a fall
or from impact may no longer provide sucient protection – even if there are no
visible indications of damage. The helmet must be worn in the manner intended by
the manufacturer.
All ocials and coaches acknowledge the Concussion Management Policy
Statement and agree to apply it as necessary. Anyone who registers, athlete or
ocial, is required to sign the new Concussion Management Statement; therefore,
this acknowledges everyone’s responsibility with this new policy.
3036.4.2 There shall be no minimum or maximum restrictions on ski lengths.
3036.4.3 All competitors in all events shall use a recognized release DIN binding system and
devices to prevent runaway ski(s). Runaway straps are not allowed.
3036.4.4 Competitors should be prepared to wear goggles as necessary.
3038 Medical and Service Personnel
Following are quotas for the right of access to the competition areas. This applies
to FIS events. Medical personnel should be allowed without restrictions of a quota:
• Up to 3 competitors: 1 trainer, 1 doctor, 1 technician.
• 4 to 8 competitors: 2 trainers, 1 doctor, 2 technicians.
• 9 or more competitors: 3 trainers, 2 doctors, 3 technicians.
3041 Technical Installations - See FIS ICR 4000 section
3042 Start and Finish Ocials - See FIS ICR 4000 section
3043 The Start - See FIS ICR 4000 section
3044 The Finish
3044.1 The Finish Area
3044.1.2 The nish area for the aerial event must be satisfactorily large enough to allow
the competitor to stop safely (see appendix later in this Guide). Safety fences and
barriers must be in place.
3044.1.3 The nish area for the mogul and skicross events must be a smooth area equal to
the width of the course, for at least 30 m from the nish line. The nish line will
be 8-10 m wide. The area, 3 m for moguls and 10 m for skicross before the timing
light, must be smooth in order for the competitor to ski through the electric timing
eye.
3044.1.4 The nish area is to be completely fenced in and constructed in a way as to not
allow high speed exits. Any unauthorized entry must be prevented. The necessary
protective barricades shall be placed so as not to interfere with the competitors
skiing. For competitors who have nished their runs, a special area, separated from
the actual nish area, is to be provided. In that area, contact with the press (written
and audio/visual) shall be made possible.
Air fence or other appropriate safety structures shall be used to prevent any
possibility of a collision with the nish structures.
3044.1.5 Determination of Finish
With electric timing, the time is taken when a competitor crosses the line between
the nishing posts with any part of his body or equipment, and so breaks the
contact.
3044.1.6 Failure of Electronic Timing
In the event of a failure in the electronic timing system, the hand recorded times
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will be the ones to constitute the ocial time of the run. Hand timing will be used
as backup for the entire round of competition.
3044.1.6.1 If all the timing fails during a competitor’s run, the competitor may receive a
rerun.
3044.1.6.2 In the event of a timing failure, every eort should be made to procure an
accurate time, i.e., backup hand timing or possibly video.
3045 Calculation and Announcement of Results
- See FIS ICR 4000 section
3046 Age Categories
3046.1 Age categories can be found in chapter 1 of this Guide.
3046.1.1 Non-scored competitions may present awards for each birth year.
3046.2 Competition Year
3046.2.1 The competition year is from July 1 until June 30.
3046.2.2 The membership year is from July 1 until June 30.
3047 Freestyle/Freeski Points (FFSP)
Refer to the “Freestyle/Freeski Point System” section of this competition guide.
3050 Protests
3050.1 Preconditions for a Protest
The jury shall consider no protest unless the written protest has been made within
the time limits indicated under 3050.3. The reason for the protest along with a $20
protest fee ($100 for skicross) must be given to the jury. If the protest is accepted,
the protest fee will be returned, if not, the organizing committee will retain the fee.
3050.2 Examination of Protests
The jury will meet as soon as it is logistically possible, taking into consideration
the urgency of the request.
The jury will invite, for a discussion on protests, the starter and other ocials
involved, possible witnesses, the competitor concerned and the protesting team
captain. In addition, any other material such as videotape, lm, photographs,
etc., shall be examined. Only the members of the jury will be present for the nal
decision on the protest. This must have the support of a majority of the entire
membership of the jury, not only of those present.
In case of a tie, the TD’s vote shall be decisive. The decision shall be posted on the
ocial notice board immediately after the hearing, with the time of posting. The
TD will preside at the hearing.
Minutes of the hearing must be taken and must be signed by the TD.
Protests concerning reruns shall be examined immediately by the jury.
3050.3 Dierent Types of Protest
3050.3.1 Protests Concerning Qualication
Protests against the qualication of a competitor must be delivered in writing
before the beginning of the draw of the competition, to the place designated on the
ocial notice board.
3050.3.2 Protest Concerning the Course
Protests concerning the course (course not according to the rules, marking,
preparation of the course, obstacles, danger points, visibility, etc.) must be
presented in writing to the chief of course in good time before the last ocial
training.
3050.3.3 Protests during the Competition
A competitor or team captain, who protests against any action by another competitor
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or an ocial during the competition, must take his protest to a jury member within
15 minutes of the distribution or posting of the results of the last competition run
of that round of competition.
3050.3.4 Protest Concerning Disqualication
A protest against disqualication must be sent in writing to the place indicated on
the ocial notice board. Such a protest must be received within one hour after the
posting of disqualication. In case of doubt over a disqualication, the competitor
is entitled to a “provisional” start.
3050.3.5 Protests Concerning Timing
Protests concerning an error in timing must be delivered within one hour after the
posting of the unocial list of results to the place indicated on the ocial notice
board.
3050.3.6 Protests Concerning False Calculation and Clerical Errors
A complaint based not on an alleged breach of the rules on the part of an ocial or
a competitor, but on an alleged error in calculating the results, shall be considered.
It must be sent by registered letter through the competitor’s association at any
time within one month of the date of the competition. If the mistake is veried, a
corrected list of results shall be published, and the prizes redistributed. The ocial
numerical awards of the judges cannot be protested.
3050.3.7 Protests Concerning Reruns
Protests concerning reruns must be submitted, within 15 minutes of the infraction,
to the jury.
3050.4 Appeals
Right of Appeal - An appeal may be made from the decision of the Jury following
a properly led protest. However, the appellant’s only basis of appeal shall be
that the process undertaken by the Jury failed to aord the aggrieved party his/
her due process. Appeals shall be made to the national oce in writing within 24
hours of the Jury decision in question. The appeal must be in writing and must set
forth the factual basis for the claim that Jury decision at issue failed to protect the
allegedly aggrieved party’s procedural due process rights. Once received in the
national oce, the appeal shall be forwarded to the Freestyle Judicial Committee
for its consideration. The Freestyle Judicial Committee shall consider only the
written evidence provided and unless the appellant demonstrates by clear and
convincing evidence that the aggrieved party’s due process rights were violated,
the Committee shall uphold the decision of the Jury.
In no event shall the ling of an appeal cause the stay of any competition.
3050.5 Cancellation of a Competition
The jury has the right to cancel an event or an entire competition.
The procedure to make up the event (or competition) must be decided upon in an
immediate fashion by the jury. If the event or competition cannot be conducted,
then the TD must consult with the freestyle/freeski sport committee chair to
determine a ruling on making up the competition at a later date, or to permanently
cancel the competition.
The TD can decide to interrupt or cancel an event for safety reasons (wind, fog,
avalanche, blizzard, etc.).
If an event is to be made up, then the scheduling of the event must not interfere
with the time necessary to conduct any other event. Under severe circumstances a
single run may be used to constitute an event.
If an appeal is lodged within 14 days after the completion of the competition and is
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upheld, the results may be changed. Under no circumstances will a competition be
rerun due to an appeal.
3054 Competitor Responsibilities
3054.1 Insurance information can be found in an earlier chapter of this guide.
3054.2 Competitors are responsible for a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations and
judging criteria.
3054.3 Competitors must attend the awards ceremony and must be wearing the correct
bib. Also, winners must attend media functions. The awards ceremony time must
be xed in the ocial competitor information. The competitor is not obliged to
attend award ceremonies held on any day other than that which the competition is
complete.
3054.4 Competitors should be familiar with rules 3036 - 3036.4 for all ski competitions
concerning the competitor’s obligations.
3054.5 As a condition of, and in consideration of his/her entries therein, all competitors and
their parents, or guardians, shall be deemed to agree to assume all risks of injury
to the competitor’s person and property resulting from, caused by, or connected
with the conduct and management of the competition and to release any and all
claims which they may have against the ocials, the host national association, and
the clubs or organizers holding the competition and against their ocers, and their
entries shall only be accepted on this condition.
3055 Did Not Start (DNS) - See FIS ICR 4000 section
3056 Disqualications (DSQ) - See FIS ICR 4000 section
3057 Reruns - See FIS ICR 4000 section
3058 Did not Finish (DNF) - See FIS ICR 4000 section
3059 Warnings (Freestyle Events) - See FIS ICR 4000 section
3060 Competition Protocol - See FIS ICR 4000 section
3061 Accidents - See FIS ICR 4000 section
3062 Insurance
3062.1 Insurance information can be found in an earlier chapter of this guide.
3065 Organizational Meetings - See FIS ICR 4000 section
3066 Ocial training - See FIS ICR 4000 section
3070 Jump Qualications
This section identies jump qualication requirements for aerial maneuvers
(jumps) used in all moguls, dual moguls and aerial events. If there are conicts
regarding jump qualications with any other section of this Competition Guide,
this section shall have precedence.
3070.1 Responsibilities
Both the athlete and athlete’s coach share responsibility for ensuring that the athlete
is fully qualied to perform any jump in a competition. Qualied jumps must be
recorded on the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Jump Qualication List or be retained by
the qualifying coach for seven years.
If an athlete performs a jump in a U.S. Ski & Snowboard or FIS event that is not
properly qualied, then the athlete will be disqualied from the event.
3070.2 Age Limitations for Jumps
In moguls and dual moguls competitions, a competitor may not perform more than
a single inverted maneuver.
3070.3 Jump Qualication Process
3070.3.1 Jumps Greater than 720º and all O-axis Jumps greater than 720º and all o-axis
jumps require qualication by a coach. Each time the athlete adds an additional
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rotation they must be qualied for that rotational upgrade (i.e. 360º to 540º would
require a qualication upgrade). For qualication, the athlete shall successfully
perform the maneuver ve consecutive times on water, foam, air bag or snow for
the qualifying coach. Submission of the qualication or record retention as dened
in 3070.4 is required for these jumps.
3070.3.2 Inverted jumps. Inverted jumps, including all straight over front ips, straight over
back ips, will be qualied in accordance with the following table:
Inverted Jump Recommended minimum Recommended Min Certied
number of jumps Coach Level to qualify jump
• Single somersault (including single twists) OA up to 720º and rotations of more
than 720º 100 Level 2 Aerial coach
• Single somersault with two or more twists and OA over 720º (not including
double OA) 100 Level 3 Aerial coach
• Double somersault (including twists) and all Double OA jumps
125 Level 4 Aerial coach
• Triple somersault (including twists) and all other acrobatic maneuvers
75 Level 5 Aerial coach
Each time the athlete adds an additional rotation they must be qualied for that
rotational upgrade (i.e. back ip to back ip with a twist or bF to bdF or front ip
to double front ip would require a qualication upgrade). 3070.3.2.1 For moguls
and dual moguls, in addition to the qualication procedure required by 3070.3.3,
before an inverted jump is allowed to be performed in competition the jump must
be further qualied on snow. This qualication must use the on snow qualier
process as posted at usskiandsnowboard.org under rules and regulations. Once the
athlete successfully completes the on snow qualier, the qualifying coach must
enter the qualication as outlined in 3070.4.
3070.3.3 Positions. It is not necessary to include body positions or grabs (i.e., cross, mute
grab, tuck, lay-out, misty, or bio, etc.) when qualifying a rotational, o-axis or
single inverted maneuver.
From the FIS ICR: Rules Common to all Aerials and
Moguls Events – exceptions for U.S. Ski & Snowboard
event shown with strikethroughs and additions
4000 Rules Common to all Aerials and Moguls Events
4001 Ocials
4001.1 The Judges
4001.1.1 Appointment of Judges
The Judges for a competition will be a group of qualied individuals. For
international competitions, the FIS Oce or authorized groups will appoint the
panel of judges.
Judges may not be assigned to events in which a family member is participating
(grandparents, parents, children, brother, sister, husband, wife)
4001.1.2 Number of Judges:
Aerials (including Team and Synchro)
OWG, WSC, WC, NAC: 1 Head Judge + 5 to 7 scoring Judges
At all other competitions: 1 Head Judge + 5 scoring Judges
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U.S. National Competitions - Jr. Nationals, U.S. Championships, U.S. Selections
1 Head Judge + 2 to 5 Scoring Judges
U.S. Regional Competitions 1 Head Judge + 2 to 5 Scoring Judges
Head Judge may also be scoring.
Moguls, Dual Moguls (including Team)
OWG, WSC, WC, NAC: 1 Head Judge + 7 scoring Judges
At all other competitions: 1 Head Judge + 5 to 7 scoring Judges
U.S. National Competitions - Jr. Nationals, U.S. Championships, U.S. Selections
1 Head Judge + 5 to 7 Scoring Judges
U.S. Regional Competitions 1 Head Judge + 5 to 7 Scoring Judges
Head Judge may also be scoring.
In special cases, fewer judges can be scheduled.
4001.1.3 Number of Judges per Country
At Olympic Winter Games, World Championships and World Cup
• maximum 1 (one) per country
At 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 the scoring panel.
At other FIS competitions
• any FIS licensed judge
USA: Any U.S. Ski & Snowboard Registered Judge and/or FIS Licensed Judge
4001.1.4 The Head Judge will be appointed by FIS or authorized groups.
4001.1.5 An alternate for the Head Judge and for a member of the judges’ panel should
be named and available if for any reason an individual is unable to perform the
required duties.
4001.1.6 The Rights and Duties of the Head Judge
4001.1.6.1 The Head Judge is a member of the Jury.
4001.1.6.2 The Head Judge is preferably a non-judging member of the judging panel,
responsible for checking the accuracy of the judges’ decisions, checking the
scoring results with the Chief of Scoring and policing the judges’ stand.
4001.1.6.3 The Head Judge may act as a substitute judge.
4001.1.6.4 The Head Judge shall ensure that all arrangements for transportation,
accommodation and expenses are organized for each judge. The responsibility for
all communications, scheduling, timetables, materials, clinics, attendance, sundry
preparations and any detail concerning the judges rests with the Head Judge. Thus,
the Head Judge shall accept all responsibility for any irregularity in the service
provided by the judges to the competition.
4001.1.7 Judges’ Expenses
4001.1.7.1 The Judges* have a right to reimbursement for their travel expenses up
to a maximum of CHF 600.— 1* (highway taxes included) as well as free
accommodation and meals during the assignment (train, rst class); for longer
distance air fare, tourist class; or car per kilometer, CHF 0.70 or equivalent). In
addition, a xed daily rate of CHF 125.-- for World Cup, Continental Cup, World
Championships and lower level events is added for the travel days to and from, as
well as each day of the assignment (lower level: as of 16th October, 2023), which
includes postage charges for mailing reports, etc. Double charges (e.g. traveling
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home on the same day as the last competition) are not permitted. Overnight
accommodation during the journey to and from the assignment if necessary, must
be justied and reimbursed separately.
* This rule applies to all jury members at FIS World Championships.
USA: Refer to 16.0 Competition and Accomodation for Ocials in the Freestyle
Ocials Governance and Guidelines Handbook.
4001.1.7.2 The Organising Committee must provide accommodation in accordance with
the current policies of the FIS.
USA: Refer to 16.0 Competition and Accomodation for Ocials in the Freestyle
Ocials Governance and Guidelines Handbook.
4001.1.7.3 The Organising Committee must provide lift tickets for training and competition
in accordance with the current policies of the FIS.
USA: Refer to 16.0 Competition and Accomodation for Ocials in the Freestyle
Ocials Governance and Guidelines Handbook.
4001.2 Start Ocials
4001.2.1 The Starter
The Starter is responsible for the warning signals and start command. They are
responsible for start recording. They assign the supervision of the competitors to
the Assistant Starter.
4001.2.2 The Assistant Starter
The Assistant Starter is responsible for calling the competitors in accordance with
the starting order. They must call competitors several times during the 10 minutes
before each run. The Assistant Starter is also responsible for checking
competitors’ bibs, clothing and equipment for equipment violations.
4001.2.3 Start Referee, Finish Referee
The roles of Start and Finish Referees (2004.4, 2004.5) are recommended at OWG
and WSC and may be included at other levels of competition.
The role of Start Referee (2004.4) may, at the OC’s discretion, be exercised by the
Starter at any level of competition.
4002 Jury
4002.1 Composition and Function of the Jury
Refer to ICR Rule 2007.
4002.2 A Team Captain cannot undertake any other ocial organizing function (Jury, TD,
etc.) at the competition.
4003 The Course
4003.1 The Start Area and Warming Tent
The Start Area must be closed o to everyone except the starting competitor,
accompanied by only one trainer and the Start Ocials. A special roped o area
must be provided for trainers, Team Captains, service personnel, etc., in which they
may take care of the waiting competitors without being interrupted by the public. A
tent or a warming hut must be provided at the start area.
USA: At National Level Events - A tent or a warming hut must be provided at the
start area. If the temperature is expected to be below -10° Celsius, a heater must be
installed in the tent or the warming hut.
4003.2 Start Procedure
No ocial or attendant who could possibly give an advantage to, or disturb the
starting competitor, may be behind them. All outside help is forbidden.
4003.3 Finish Area Fencing
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The Finish Area is to be completely fenced in. Any unauthorized entry must be
prevented.
USA: For competitors who have nished their runs, a special area, separated from
the actual Finish area, is to be provided.
In that area, contact with the media (written and audio-visual) shall be made
possible.
4003.4 Judges’ Stand
4003.4.1 The minimum size of the judges working area must be 3.0 x 10.0 meters.
The judges viewing area should be constructed to provide ample room for the
appropriate number of ocials and to provide room for viewing, storage of
equipment and all proper amenities for the operation of the competition.
USA: This facility should be constructed in accordance with guidelines set out
by FIS. The facility must be weather proof, heated inside and have toilet facilities
available. At all other events the judges stand or judging area should be of size
to accommodate the assigned judges and one assistant, it should be covered and
provide for a minimal working environment.
4003.4.2 Timing and Data Area
USA: At National Level Events the minimum size of the timing and data working
area is 3.0 x 4.0 meters. Tables, chairs, electrical sources and heat need to be
provided. The location of the timing and data area is dened according to the
specic course specications. The facility must provide sucient shelter from
weather, heated inside if temperatures are expect below -10 Celsius and have toilet
facilities available within reasonable proximity. At all other events this are should
be of size to accommodate all aspects needed for the proper calculation of timing
and data for the event.
4004 Music
Aerials: Stock music will be used during the Aerials competition. A variety of
exciting popular music is recommended.
Moguls, Dual Moguls: During the Moguls and Dual Moguls competitions, stock
music will be used and at the option of the Organisers. The music should be upbeat
and energetic.
4005 Ocial Training
4005.1 The entire facility must be properly prepared and have proper medical services
available during ocial training.
4005.2 Competitors not wearing their bibs will not be allowed to participate during ocial
training. Bibs must be easily visible.
4006 Judging Procedures
4006.1 Each judge shall use scorecards, which indicate who the judge is and the name and
bib number of the competitor. All scorecards will indicate a score for each category
utilized to assign a nal score.
4006.2 Judges shall be separated on the judges’ stand by a minimum of one meter and
a partition. There shall be no discussion between the judges concerning the
competitors’ scores (except by the Head Judge).
4006.3 No competitor, team ocial or spectator will be allowed to approach the judges’
stand and talk to the judges during competition.
4006.4 The Jury must deal with any problems or disputes arising from the judges or with
the judging. The Jury may refer any problem that it cannot resolve to FIS.
4007 Ties
4007.1 Tie breaking shall be performed by the Chief of Results, using procedures dened
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for each Event. If the tie cannot be broken, all tied competitors shall receive the
better place and the following place(s) will be unused.
Example:
13th 28.6
14th 26.0
14th 26.0
16th 24.2
17th 24.0
4007.2 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).
USA: For events Jr. Nationals and below, if ties cannot be broken they will remain
tied.
4007.3 In the event of an unbreakable tie between the qualiers for the next Phase, the start
order for tied competitors shall be the reverse of their Qualications start order. If a
tie exists for the last place on the Start List for any Phase of a competition after all
tie-breaking procedures have been exhausted, all tied competitors shall go forward
to that Phase. In formats where the Qualication Phase consists of two rounds (Q1,
Q2), competitors tied for the last place to go to the Finals from Q1 shall all proceed
to the Finals and the number to qualify from Q2 shall be reduced accordingly; in
such a case, if an unbreakable tie for the last place in the Finals from Q2 occurs, all
tied competitors shall proceed to the Finals.
4008 Calculation of Scores
All published scores are to be rounded down or truncated to two (2) decimal places
and used in further calculations only in the truncated form. These results and scores
include total results and tie breaking formula. The Degree of Diculty (DD) is
always presented in its original form. The total score from the Finals or ranking
from the Final heat determines the winner.
4009 Ocial Results
4009.1 Ocial Results are determined from the scores and rankings of those competitors
who have not been disqualied.
4009.2 Ocial Results Information
The Ocial Results must contain the following information:
• Name of Competition Sponsor;
• Name of Competition;
• Site of Competition;
• Codex Number / U.S. Ski & Snowboard Codex;
• Date and Time of Competition;
• Name and Nationality of Jury and Judges;
• Name and Nationality of Chief of Course;
• General Course Standards;
• Name of Organisation, Club or Association;
• Competitor Names, Nationalities, Year of Birth, Bib Numbers;
• FIS Codes / U.S. Ski & Snowboard codes;
• Complete Scoring Calculations (i.e.: individual judges’ scores and where
applicable degree of diculty factors, speed of competitor, speed points, Dual
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Moguls protocols);
• Sanction of National Ski Association and FIS;
• Signature of TD approving the above list.
The names of each nation must be indicated by the FIS code . U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Code of three capital letters.
The Results are made ocial following an inspection by both the Chief of Scoring
and the Head Judge and by the application of their signatures.
4009.3 Results for both Qualications and Finals must be published.
4009.4 There can never be any prize giving ceremonies before the end of a competition.
4010 Equipment
4010.1 Competitors whether in training or competition shall wear a helmet and employ
ski stoppers in compliance with the Specications for Competition Equipment
(Snowboard, Freestyle, Freeski and Ski Cross.
4010.2 There are no ski length requirements.
For further denitions, see FIS Snowboard, Freestyle, Freeski and Ski Cross
Equipment Rules.
4011 The Start Order
4011.1 The Start Order is determined at the Team Captains’ meeting, in accordance with
2022.
4011.2 The Draw
Each competition shall have a separate start order, as dened in the rules for each
Event. Any Draw shall conform to 2022. This draw is used for the Qualication
competition.
4011.3 Start List Information
The start list shall include the following information:
• Name of Competition Sponsor;
• Name of Competition;
• Site of Competition;
• Codex Number / U.S. Ski & Snowboard Codex;
• Dates;
• Times;
• FIS Codes / U.S. Ski & Snowboard codes;
• Name, Nationality, Year of Birth and Bib Number of Competitors
• Starting Order Number
• Name and Nationality of Jury and Judges;
• Name and Nationality of Chief of Course;
• General Course Specications
4011.4 Delayed Start
4011.4.1 Force Majeure
A competitor who is not ready to start at their time indicated on the ocial start
list will receive a DNS. The Starter may, however, excuse such a delay if, in his/
her opinion, the delay is due to “force majeure”. The breakdown of a competitor’s
personal equipment or minor sickness of a competitor does not constitute “force
majeure”. In case of doubt, the Starter may allow a start provisionally, but must
inform the Jury.
4011.4.2 Start Order – Delayed Start
Where a start has been delayed and the competitor is ready to go, the Starter will
run the competitor at the rst start opportunity and inform the Jury, Judges, Referee,
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Finish Ocial, Chief of Timing, Announcer and Chief of Scoring accordingly.
4012 Did Not Start (DNS)
4012.1 Did Not Start (DNS)
DNS is imposed for each competitor who when listed on the start list for a round
or phase, does not start. When competitors receive a did not start (DNS), they will
not be permitted to start (NPS) in the next phase.
4012.2 A competitor listed on the Start List who does not start in the competition shall not
be ranked.
4012.3 DNS shall be imposed for a competitor’s Final run, if not starting in the Final, after
performing the Qualication run. The competitor will receive the same place as a
DNF in that phase.
4013 Did not Finish (DNF)
DNF shall be imposed for any run in which the competitor starts but noes not
nish. A competitor who is marked DNF in all rounds of the Qualication phase
shall not be ranked and shall not proceed to the next phase. A competitor who is
marked DNF in a subsequent phase shall be ranked in accordance with the rules for
the specic Event.
USA: If a competitor receives a DNF in the rst round of a best of 2 format the
competitor is allowed to start in the second round of that phase. All decisions
concerning DNF will be the responsibility of the Jury.
4014 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 canceled except if the Qualications 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 Qualications or dierent phases of the Final will be valid. (Note: Specic
Process, Interruption of Competition – Dual Moguls with Seeded Groups - 4313).
4100 Aerials
4101 Denition
Aerials competitions shall consist of dierent acrobatic jumps, stressing take o,
height and distance (referred to as “air”), proper style, execution and precision
of movement (referred to as “form” and “landing”). For specic competition
procedures, see 4104.
4102 Age Limits
See ICR 2014.
USA: As dened in the Competition section of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freestyle
& Freeski Competition Guide.
4103 Ocials
4103.1 The Judges
See 4001.1
4103.2 The Chief of Inrun and Chief of Jumps
The Chief of Inrun and Chief of Jumps are assistants to the Chief of Course for
Aerials. These ocials prepare and maintain the dierent Aerials jumps and
associated transitions and inruns.
4103.3 The Chief Time Keeper
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The Chief Time Keeper is responsible for:
• installation of the speed trap on the Aerials course and its integration with the
speed display
• installation of the Starting Clock
• installation of the wind measurement instruments
4104 Competition Formats
4104.1 Competition Procedures
In all International FIS authorized competitions there will generally be:
4104.1.1 Competition Format
• A Qualication Phase consisting of one or more rounds (beginning with one run
for all competitors);
• A Final Phase or Phases consisting of one or more rounds.
4104.1.2 Reverse Order for Final
In the Finals, the qualifying competitors will start in reverse order or be set into
groups, based on their ranking from the Qualication results. Results from the
Qualications do not carry over into results from the Finals.
4104.1.3 Altering the Formats
The Jury may alter the format to be only Finals in the following circumstances:
• the number of competitors is equal to or less than the size of the normal Final
eld for that event
• inclement weather or snow conditions
• any other adverse conditions which may require a shortened program.
4104.1.4 Scheduling
In all formats, the Qualication and Final Phases may be held on dierent days.
4104.2 Formats Overview Aerials
4104.2.1 In Aerials, several formats may be used: the World Cup, the Championships or the
Standard.
4104.2.2 For all formats, the start list for the rst phase shall be determined by a random
draw.
4104.2.3 In all formats, at least one phase must be completed for the results of the competition
to be valid.
4104.2.4 The start order for the second phase(s) may be in reverse order of the results of the
rst phase.
4104.2.5 If a phase or rounds in a phase cannot be completed, then the results from the most
recently completed or rounds in a phase shall be valid.
4104.3 World Cup Format
The World Cup format is to be used at all FIS World Cup competitions.
4104.3.1 The World Cup format comprises:
• a Qualication Phase (Q) consisting of one round
• two Final Phases (F1, F2) each consisting of one round.
4104.3.2 Competitors ranked down to 12th place in the Qualication Phase shall proceed to
F1.
4104.3.3 Competitors ranked down to 6th place in F1 shall proceed to F2.
4104.3.4 Repetition of Aerials maneuvers
For the purposes only of 4115.3 (repetition of Aerials maneuvers), F1 and F2 are
considered as a single Phase
4104.4 Championship Format – Major Competitions
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The Championship format is to be used at World Ski Championships and Olympic
Winter Games.
4104.4.1 The Championship format comprises:
A Qualication Phase consisting of two rounds (Q1, Q2)
Three Final Phases (F1, F2, F3). The number of competitors in F1 is 12 unless a tie
for the last place has resulted in an expanded Final eld (see 4007.3).
4104.4.2 Competitors ranked down to 6th place after Q1 shall proceed to F1.
4104.4.3 The remaining competitors shall compete in Q2. The competitors shall be ranked
using their better score from Q1 and Q2.
4104.4.4 The number of competitors from Q2 to proceed to F1 shall be taken from those
ranked highest after Q2, with any tie for the 12th place in F1 being handled by
4007.3.
4104.4.5 The competitors in F1 shall all compete in F2. Competitors’ ranks after F2 are
taken from their better score from F1 and F2.
4104.4.6 Competitors ranked down to 6th place shall compete in F3.
4104.4.7 Repetition of Aerials maneuvers
For the purposes only of 4115.3 (repetition of maneuvers):
• for Men, F1, F2 and F3 are treated as one Phase
• for Women, F1 and F2 are treated as one Phase, and F3 as a separate Phase.
4104.5 Standard format
The Standard format is to be used at all competitions where the World Cup or
Championship formats are not used.
4104.5.1 The Standard format comprises:
a Qualication Phase consisting of two rounds and a Final Phase consisting of one
round.
USA: In Standard Format, a best of two jumps is allowed.
4104.5.2 The number of competitors to participate in the Final shall normally be 6 or 12, to
be announced in the competition Invitation and conrmed by the Jury at the rst
Team Captains’ Meeting.
4104.5.2 The competitors shall be ranked after the Qualication Phase using their better
score from the two rounds. Competitors ranked down to 6th or 12th place
depending on the size if the Final eld (see 4104.5.2) shall compete in the Final.
4104.6 Formats Summary
Q1 Q2 F1 F2
Standard W/M N N 6/12
WC Women N 12 6
Men N 12 6
Q1 Q2 F1 F2 F3
WSC Women N N-6 12 12 6
OWG Men N N-6 12 12 6
“N” is the number on the Start List
4105 The Aerials Site
4105.1 Joint Regulations for Women’s and Men’s Aerials Sites
4105.1.1 Aerials sites for World Ski Championships, Olympic Winter Games and
international competitions included in the FIS Calendar must be approved and
homologated by the FIS.
USA: National and Regional Aerial Sites are limited to double twisting doubles
and do not have to be homologated by FIS.
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4105.1.2 General Characteristics of the Aerials Site
The Aerials site must be constructed specically according to the specications
contained in the FIS Freestyle Course Standards Manual. The course shall be
properly prepared and free of all visible and known hazards. All measurements
taken are in degrees as opposed to percentages.
4105.2 Layout of the Aerials Site
4105.2.1 Construction of Aerials Site
Aerials sites should be constructed out of earth in the o-season. If this is not
practical, then a suitable natural location should be chosen. In order to ensure the
correct facility is available this construction should precede the competition by a
minimum of three weeks.
Articial surfaces can be used along with snow for parts on the inrun and the
takeo.
Standards for Aerials ramp constructions.
Element Length (m) Width (m) Angle (°)
Inrun 70 14 25
Table 21 14 0
Landing 25-30 18 38
Outrun 25 22 0
4105.2.2 Location of Aerials Site
The Aerials site shall be located where spectators can have easy access, where
facilities and services are located nearby and if possible, where snowmaking can
service the site.
4105.2.3 Start and Finish Area
The Aerials site should not have any obstacles or obstructions that will cause
any inconvenience or diculty for the competitor. There should be ample space
available in the Start and Finish area for the competitors.
4105.3 Preparation of Start Area
4105.3.1 The Start shall be prepared in such a way that the competitors can stand relaxed in
the starting area.
4105.3.2 Aerials Start
The Aerials Start is anywhere on the course, but cannot exceed the maximum start
line established as a precaution for the jump hill.
4105.4 The Finish Area
The Finish Area for the Aerials competition must be large enough to allow the
competitor to stop. All fences and barriers must be in place.
4106 Jump Shapers
4106.1 For the express purpose of shaping and grooming the jumps, the Team Captains
shall elect up to 2 shapers per special type of jump (e.g. the Large Kickers, the
Small Kickers). These individuals will be responsible for the nal preparation
of the jumps. In competitions other than World Cups, alternate jump preparation
arrangements can be determined at the Team Captains’ meeting.
4106.2 These individuals must be prepared to perform this task at least one day prior to
Ocial Training.
4107 Aerials Site additional installations
4107.1 Lift at Aerials Site
The Aerials site must be serviced by uphill transportation with a minimum capacity
of 150 persons per hour. This transportation must cover a minimum distance from
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the nish area to the knoll. The maximum turnaround time for this transportation
system must be no more than 10 minutes.
4107.2 Velocity Indicator
USA: At National Level Events - Velocity indicators must be provided at all Aerials
sites. The display must be located on the Judges’ Stand and must be readable from
the table area and be expressed in kilometers per hour. The measurement must
be taken at the transition between the inrun and the table according to the FIS
Freestyle Course Standards Manual. This installation is the responsibility of the
Chief Time Keeper (see 4103.3).
4107.3 Inrun Markers
USA: At National Level Events - Twenty (20) markers at two-meter intervals, must
be placed on the side of the inrun, in a straight line ending approximately 20 meters
above the transition.
4107.4 Wind Indicators
Three (3) wind indicators shall be placed on the Aerials site, one at the start and
two on the knoll. The wind indicators on the knoll are to be located on the top front
side of the judges’ stand and the other side of the knoll. The wind indicators are to
be made of a brightly coloured plastic material being 1 meter long by 5cm wide.
4107.5 Wind Measurements
The Aerials site must have a series of anemometers that measures the wind speed in
meters per second. Measurements are to be taken on the knoll, the inrun and nish
area.
4107.6 Notice Board
A Notice board must be located at the Aerials Judges’ Stand.
The unocial results will be updated on the ocial Notice Board on an on-going
basis.
4108 Preparation and Inspection of the Aerials Site
4108.1 The Aerials site shall be completely prepared for jumping at least three days before
the Aerials competition and must then be available for training.
4108.2 Before training begins on the rst ocial training day, the competitors and Jury
must inspect the course. The Jury shall determine the time of inspection.
4108.3 Immediately after this inspection the TD and other members of the Jury shall be
available at the outrun to receive requests and suggestions from the competitors
and trainers regarding the Aerials site.
4108.4 Notication must be sent to an organizing committee by a National Ski Association
at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the competition, requesting that a Floater be
built. If no request is received, jump site construction will conform to the Mean
Standards for Aerials sites as stated in the FIS Freestyle Course Standards Manual.
4109 Ocial Training
4109.1 The ocial training for the Aerials competition is an inseparable part of the
competition. The competitors are required to participate.
4109.2 The ocial training shall ideally encompass at least three days before the
competition, although not necessarily consecutively.
4109.3 The ocial training shall be a minimum of one day (two hours of actual jumping
time).
4109.4 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.
4110 Scoring
A split scoring system will be used at all Aerials competitions. Refer to FIS
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Freestyle Judging Handbook, 6003 Scoring procedures.
The competitor’s acrobatic skiing will be judged on three basic components as
follows:
4110.1 Air; consisting of 20% of the score
Denition see: FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook 6004.1
4110.2 Form; consisting of 50 % of the score
Denition see: FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook 6004.2
4110.3 Landing; consisting of 30% of the score
Denition see: FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook 6004.3
4110.4 Scoring Procedures
Refer to FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook 6003 Scoring procedures.
4110.4.1 The judges will each evaluate the competitor’s performance based upon the criteria
set forth in the FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook, see 6004. The score will be
multiplied by the appropriate Degree of Diculty factor (D/D) to determine the
total score for each jump.
See rule 4008 for Calculation of Scores.
4110.4.2 Depending on the competition format (see 4104), the competitor’s score in the
round or phase may be the score from a single jump, the sum of scores from more
than one jump, or the best score from more than one jump.
4110.4.3 Tie Breaking
4110.4.3.1 If two or more competitors are tied, the scores of each tied competitor will be
recalculated without the application of Degree of Diculty (DD), and the
competitor with the better recalculated score will receive the better rank.
4110.4.3.2 If any ties remain, the competitor with the better Form score will receive the better
rank.
4110.4.3.3 If any ties remain, the competitor with the better Landing score will receive the
better rank.
4110.3.4 If any ties still remain, if the competition format denes the score as the addition
of scores from more than one jump, the DDs for each competitor shall be added
together and compared; if the competition format denes the score as the best
from more than one jump, the DDs from the competitors’ counting scores shall be
compared and their discarded scores shall be ignored; in either case, the competitor
with lower DD shall receive the better rank; otherwise they remain tied.
4111 Calculation of Degree of Diculty and Diculty Charts
Refer to the Degree of Diculty Chart in the FIS Document Library, available via
the FIS Website:
4112 New Manoeuvres in Competition
4112.1 Approval of new Jumps
New or additional Aerials maneuvers or modications may be proposed by
submitting them to the FIS Sub-Committee Moguls / Aerials, in writing, with the
name and full description of the maneuver.
The FIS Sub-Committee Moguls / Aerials shall have nal authority with regard to
acceptance of new maneuvers and the assignment of proper D/D factors.
4112.2 Limitations
4112.2.1 Inverted maneuvers shall be limited to three (3) somersaults during competition.
4112.2.2 Upright maneuvers shall be limited to ve (5) positions.
4113 Qualication of Skills
4113.1 By entering an athlete into an international Aerials competition, the athlete’s
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National Ski Association accepts responsibility for asserting that the athlete is
qualied to perform each maneuver attempted.
USA: By entering an athlete in an Aerials competition, the athlete’s designated
coach accepts responsibility for asserting that the athletes qualied to perform each
maneuver.
4113.2 A competitor whose skills to perform an Aerials maneuver come into question
may be subject to action by the Jury that may include exclusion from competing in
accordance with 2007.6.4, 2008.5.4
4113.3 Competitors are subject to action against them by the Jury that may include
exclusion from competing in accordance with 2007.6.4, 2008.5.4, if they have
shown an inability to perform the Aerials maneuvers for which they have been
qualied by their National Ski Association.
4114 Start Order
The start order for the rst round will be determined by a random draw (see ICR
2022.1).
4115 Special Procedures: Aerials
4115.1 Ocial Training Time
The Aerials course shall be completed and be ready for competition a minimum
of 24 hours prior to the start of competition. All competitors shall be allowed an
opportunity to train on the course. On the day of competition, there shall be a
minimum of two hours of training time. Additional training time may be provided
on a time-available basis or at the discretion of the Jury.
4115.2 Loss of Ski(s)
See Rule 4118 and 4120.1. Loss of ski(s) during or after landing will be evaluated
by the judges in accordance with the judging criteria.
4115.3 Denition of Dierent Jumps
A competitor shall not repeat the same Aerials maneuver during a Phase. Jumps
shall be considered to be dierent if:
4115.3.1 In the case of upright maneuvers there is a change in the number of maneuvers
performed or the kind of maneuver performed;
4115.3.2 In the case of upright rotational maneuvers there is a change in the number of
rotations;
4115.3.3 In the case of inverted maneuvers;
4115.3.3.1 there is a change from front to back or vice versa;
4115.3.3.2 or there is a dierent number of somersaults;
4115.3.3.3 or there is a dierent number of twists but the number of somersaults remains the
same.
4115.3.3.4 or there is the same number of twists and somersaults but the number of twists
done in a single somersault diers by at least one twist.
4115.3.3.5 or one of the following combinations is performed: Back Layout (bL) and Back
Tuck (bT) or Back Pike (bP); Back Lay Lay (bLL) and Back Lay Tuck (bLT) or
Back Lay Pike (bLP).
4116 Limitation of DD
4116.1 The Jury has the right to determine the maximum Degree of Diculty or choose
to limit the number of somersaults performed in an Aerials competition based
upon the guidelines of the FIS Sub Committee Moguls/Aerials, which limits the
competition to either double ips with multiple twists or triple ips with a single
twist.
4116.2 The Jury has the choice to limit the Men’s Aerials competition to either 3.55 or
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4.175 degree of diculty. The Jury can limit the Women’s Aerials competition to
3.55 degree of diculty.
4117 Starting Procedure
4117.1 Aerials Start Command
4117.1.1 The Aerials Start sequence shall be under the control of the Race Director or other
ocial appointed by the Jury. The ocial controlling the sequence shall determine
when to initiate the Start sequence for each competitor, having regard to wind and
other environmental factors.
4117.1.2 The Installation of Measuring Devices shall be controlled by the Technical
Delegate in accordance with the solutions of the Freestyle Technical Specications
Manual and of 4107.
4117.1.3 Wind Velocity and Direction
The wind measuring instruments shall be positioned on the opposite side of the
inrun to the Judges’ Stand, level with the upper light beam of the Speed Trap
and above a wind direction indicator ag set at a height of 2 meters. The gauges
recording the data shall display the actual conditions separately, not an average. In
addition to these instruments, 3 wind ags shall be placed at the side of the landing
hill, the top of the inrun and above the corner of the Judges Stand nearest to the
Knoll. No other ags from Teams shall be permitted on the course.
4117.1.4
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-coloured (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 20
seconds. During next yellow phase, (10 seconds) the clock starts, with a tone
and runs down from 20 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 nished after 20 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.
4117.1.5 It is the competitor’s responsibility to be ready at the start when his starting number
is called. The competitor has to leave the start after the start signal has been given.
If the competitor has not left the start by the end of the start time, the hill will
automatically be closed.
4117.1.6 During the starting procedure, the competitor must have the opportunity to clearly
observe the automatic countdown display (e.g. a programmable digital clock).
4117.1.7 The competitor has to start within the start time. If the start signal is interrupted
during the competitor’s starting period for any reason, for example unstable
weather conditions, the starting process will begin again.
4117.1.8 A competitor may, after starting down the inrun, stop and refuse to jump. However,
a competitor may only restart 1 (one) time in each phase. Each 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 restart for this reason shall be re-inserted in the start
order after the following three competitors in this phase (rst 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.
4117.1.9 If a competitor has correctly reported to the Starter but has not started by the end of
the dened starting sequence (see 4117.1.4 – 4117.1.7) or starts and jumps after the
end of the sequence, this shall be treated as a “balk” as described in 4117.1.8. The
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same score penalties shall apply and, if the competitor has not started, the re-run
shall be implemented immediately.
4118 Loss of ski(s)
A re-run may be granted for loss of ski(s) after take-o and before landing. Only
one such re-run shall be granted for each phase.
4119 Did Not Start (DNS)
DNS shall be imposed for the second jump in Aerials, when a competitor performs
a rst jump but not a second. The competitor receives a rank based on the score for
the rst jump.
4120 Did not Finish (DNF)
The competition ocials may impose a ruling entitled “Did Not Finish” (DNF) for
any infractions listed below. This list does not restrict the ruling of the ocials for
any infraction, which may occur and is not listed below. DNF may be imposed:
4120.1 for loss of ski(s) any time before landing, during the Aerials competition, if a rerun
has already been granted for the same reason for that particular phase (see 4118).
4120.2 for upgrading an Aerials ight plan after the competitor has left the starting gate.
4120.3 for announcing and performing identical Aerials maneuvers (4115.3)
4120.4 for an Aerials jump score, if the jump is not performed.
4121 Qualied for the Final
The Finals generally consist of the following number of competitors:
Type of Event: Aerials W/M
OWG / WSC / WC 12/12
CoC 6/6
If there is a tie among Finalists after the Qualications, see 4007.3.
The running order for the rst or only nal phase shall be reverse of the order of
placement in the Qualications. The start order for any second phase can be the
reverse of the competitors’ rankings following the rst phase.
4122 Knock Out Format
4122.1 Ordering of the Phases between Women’s and Men’s rounds
Women’s and Men’s Rounds will be run in sequence; a full Men’s or Women’s
phase must be completed before the next Men’s or Women’s phase can start. The
order of the phases is:
Women’s Phase of Eight, then Men’s phase of Eight
Women’s Phase of Four, then Men’s phase of Four
Women’s and Men’s Small Final
Women’s and Men’s Big Final.
4122.2 Pairings and Heats for the Final Phases
In the 1st Phase (Quarter Final) there will be 8 jumps with 4 pairs and 4 heats,
Heat 1; 7th place vs. 2nd place
Heat 2; 6th place vs. 3rd place
Heat 3; 5th place vs. 4th place
Heat 4; 8th place vs. 1st place
4122.3 Pairings and Heats for the Semi Final Phase
In the 2nd Phase (Semi Final) there are 4 jumps with 2 Pairs and 2 Heats.
Heat 5 - Semi Final comprises the winners from Heat 1 and 2.
Heat 6 - Semi Final comprises the winners from Heat 3 and 4.
4122.4 Pairings and Heats for the Small and Big Final
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In the 3rd Phase (Small Final and Big Final) there are 4 jumps, with 2 pairs and 2
Heats.
Heat 7 / Small Final; for 3rd and 4th place (loser of Heat 5 vs. loser of Heat 6)
Heat 8 / Big Final; for 1st and 2nd.place (winners of Heat 5 vs. winners of Heat 6)
4122.5 Final Ranking
4122.5.1 Ranking of the eliminated Competitors
The losers from each phase will be ranked according to the scores from those heats
and phases. (for places 5 to 8).
The highest score in the previous phase will receive the rank according to the
previous phase: 5th place will be determined by the highest ranked score in that
phase, the 2nd highest score will be ranked as 6th place, 3rd highest ranked score
will be placed 7th and the 4th highest ranked score will be ranked in 8th place.
4122.5.2 Rankings determined by the Semi Final and Final
The highest ranked score from each semi-nal heat will then go on to the nal
phase, which will determine 1st and 2nd place.
The loser in each semi-nal heat will then go on to the Small Final, which
determines 3rd and 4th place.
4122.6 Special Procedures
4122.6.1 Lower Ranked Competitor Jumps First
The lower ranked Competitors shall jump rst in each heat.
For the semi-nal, the competitor with the lower score from the previous phase
shall jump rst.
For the nal, the competitor with the lower score from the previous phase will
jump rst.
4122.6.2 Jump Limitation
No competitor shall perform the same jump twice, except in the Final phase when
the competitor can repeat a jump from a previous Phase.
4122.6.3 Competitor not Jumping in a Phase
A competitor who does not jump in a heat shall receive a ranking based upon their
score in the previous phase.
The other competitor shall not jump in that heat, but shall proceed to the next phase.
4200 Moguls
4201 Denition
Moguls competition consists of one run of free skiing on a steep, heavily moguled
course, stressing technical turns, speed and aerial maneuvers.
4202 Ocials
4202.1 The Judges
See 4001.1
4202.2 The Chief Timekeeper
The Chief Timekeeper is responsible for the accuracy of the timing. The times
must be made available to the Competition Secretary and
the Chief of Scoring
for immediate publication and calculation of results. They are also responsible for
recording data. The Chief Timekeeper may select an assistant.
4203 Competition Formats
4203.1 Competition Procedures
USA: For Junior Championships and Regional Level competitions refer to the
specic Competition sections in the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freestyle & Freeski
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Competition Guide.
In all International FIS authorized competitions there will generally be:
4203.1.1 Competition Format
• A Qualication Phase consisting of one or more rounds (beginning with one run
for all competitors);
• A Final Phase consisting of one or more rounds.
4203.1.2 Reverse Order for Final
In the Finals, the qualifying competitors will start in reverse order or be set into
groups, based on their ranking from the Qualication results. Results from the
Qualications do not carry over into results from the Finals.
4203.1.3 Altering the Formats
• The Jury may alter the format to be only Finals in the following circumstances:
• the number of competitors is equal to or less than the size of the normal Final
eld for that event.
• inclement weather or snow conditions.
• any other adverse conditions which may require a shortened program.
4203.2 Moguls
In the Moguls competition, all competitors will take at least one run. The qualied
competitors, as specied in rule 4210.6 shall move to the Finals. There can be more
than one round in the qualication (Q) and nal (F) phases.
Based upon the results of the qualication round (Q1), a set number of competitors
will be directly seeded into the Final. An optional, 2nd qualication round (Q2),
comprising a limited number of the competitors remaining from Q1may take place.
In this case the numbers to qualify from each Qualication round shall be equal,
except that for the last qualication place from Q1 or Q2 shall be resolved by
4007.3. The ranking after Q2 of those not qualied is based upon the better score
from Q1 or Q2.
In the Final phase, there will be up to two rounds depending on the level of
competition. The top seeded competitors from the qualication phase will compete
in the rst round of the nal (F1). If a second Final round is scheduled, the highest
ranked competitors from F1 will compete in that round, otherwise, F1 becomes
the nal round. The numbers that are to compete in the various rounds at dierent
levels of competition are dened by the following table.
Q1 Q2 F1 F2
WC Women N ≤20 16 6
Men N ≤20 16 6
Q1 Q2 F1 F2
WSC Women N N-10 20 8
Men N N-10 20 8
Q1 Q2 F1 F2
OWG Women N N-10 20 8
Men N N-10 20 8
4204 The Moguls Course
4204.1 Joint Regulations for Women’s and Men’s Moguls Courses
4204.1.1 Homologation of Moguls Courses
Moguls courses for World Ski Championships, Olympic Winter Games and
international competitions included in the FIS Calendar must be approved and
homologated by the FIS.
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USA: All U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freestyle Ski sanctioned venues should meet the
minimum competitions and may be homologated by jury.
4204.1.2 General Characteristics of the Moguls Site
The Moguls course must be uniformly covered in moguls, with a reasonably
constant grade and fall-line, free of obstacles, with satisfactory snow cover. The
site must also conform to specications contained in the FIS Freestyle Course
Standards Manual.
USA: As referenced in 4201.1.1
4204.1.3 Layout of the Moguls Site
4204.1.3.1 The Moguls site should have a constant grade with one continuous fall-line.
4204.1.3.2 The slope should not be overly concave or convex, nor should it have distinct
changes in gradient.
4204.1.3.3 The course should be as evenly covered in moguls as possible. Hard, sharp
bumps should be smoothed out, deep ruts, ice balls and snow machine tracks
should be removed. Bumps that throw the competitor too far into the air should be
modied.
4204.1.3.4 Air bumps (jumps) should conform to Course Specications for Moguls.
4204.2 Preparation of Start Area
4204.2.1 The Start shall be prepared in such a way that the competitors can stand relaxed in
the starting area.
4204.2.2 Moguls Start Area
The Moguls Start will preferably be an open start with a light beam installed
approximately 1.5 - 2.0 meters down across the hill parallel to the starting line. The
starting line and the light beam will be as wide as the control gates on top of the
course are set. There will be a starting line. Competitors should plant their poles in
front of the line and their boots should stay behind until the starting signal is given.
The starting installation will be located where competitors have easy access to
their skiing line and can quickly reach full speed after leaving the start. Refer to the
Timing Booklet.
4204.3 Air Bump Criteria and Specications Measurement
Distance from:
• the end of the last Bump to the Takeo 5.0 m – 6.0 m
• the Airbump Takeo to end of landing 15.0 m – 18.0 m (Top Air)
15.0 m – 20.0 m (Bottom Air)
• Jump Height 50 cm – 70 cm
• Landing Zone Gradient Greater than 26°
• Takeo Angle 26° to 35°
• Air Bump Width 130 cm - 150 cm
4204.4 Control Gates
Nine (9) control gates, (dened by ags maximum of 0.75 m wide by 1.20 m
high) shall be located on the course at equally spaced intervals, with track width
measuring 8-12 m. Track width does not include the width of the ags.
4204.5 The Finish Area
4204.5.1 The Finish Area for the Moguls competition must be a smooth area equal to the
width of the course, for at least 30 meters from the nish line. The nish line shall
be 8-10 m wide. The area 3 (three) meters before the timing light must be smooth
in order that the competitor will not pass above the beam.
4204.5.2 Determination of Finish
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With electric timing, the time is taken when competitors cross the line between the
nishing posts with any part of their bodies or equipment and so breaks the contact.
4204.6 Timing Equipment
4204.6.1 Timing installations shall comply with the specications in the Freestyle Timing
Booklet.
4204.6.2 A hand timing system must be used at all times, as a backup to the electronic timing
system. Hand timing systems and their use shall comply with the provisions of the
Freestyle Timing Booklet.
4204.6.3 If there is a failure of all of the timing systems, a re-run shall be granted.
4204.7 Preparation and Inspection of the Moguls Site
4204.7.1 The Moguls course must be completely prepared for skiing before the Moguls
competition and must then be available for training. When snow cover is minimal,
the Organising Committee must transport additional snow to cover the course. The
Jury may postpone or cancel a competition if the moguls do not satisfactorily meet
a reasonable minimum to constitute a Moguls competition.
4204.7.2 Before training begins on the rst day of ocial training, the competitors and Jury
must inspect the course. The Jury shall determine the time of inspection.
4204.7.3 Moguls may be machine constructed and all care must be taken to ensure the lines
are equal and the number and size of the moguls.
4204.7.4 Immediately after this inspection the TD and other members of the Jury shall be
available on site to receive requests and suggestions from the competitors and
trainers.
4204.7.5 To improve upon marginal lighting conditions the organizer may color the moguls,
add pine bough branches, etc.
4204.7.6 Some moguls may be modied for use as Air Bumps (see 4204.3 and 4204.8.1).
There should be air bumps at the top and bottom of each course in approximately
the same positions. The take-o of the top air bumps should be placed at 15% of
the course length and the take-o of the bottom air bumps should be placed at 20%
of the course length from the nish line.
4204.8 Air Bump Shapers
4204.8.1 For the express purpose of shaping and grooming the air bumps in Moguls and
Dual Moguls, the Team Captains shall elect up to 2 shapers per jump (i.e. Top
Air, Bottom Air). These individuals will be responsible for the nal preparation of
the air bumps. In competitions other than World Cups, alternate jump preparation
arrangements can be determined at the Team Captains’ meeting.
USA: For National Championships, Junior Championships and regional events the
local organizer is responsible for the preparation of the Air Bumps.
4204.8.2 These individuals must be prepared to perform this task at least one day prior to
Ocial Training.
4204.9 No person, other than members of the course crew under the direction of the Chief
of Course, shall take any action intended to change the state of the course unless
instructed to do so by a member of the Jury. This prohibition applies at all times,
but especially during ocial Inspection of the course.
4205 Ocial Training
4205.1 The ocial training for the Moguls competition is an inseparable part of the
competition. The competitors are required to participate
.
4205.2 The ocial training shall encompass at least two days before the competition,
although not necessarily consecutively.
USA: There should be a minimum of one hour of ocial training prior to the start
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of competition.
4205.3 The Jury may reduce this period if sucient training is available on one or two days
.
USA: The Jury may reduce competition day training if sucient training was
provided to all competitors on the day before the competition.
4205.4
On the Moguls competition day the competitors are allowed a minimum of 30
minutes of training before the competition. A period will be designated at the
beginning of training for course inspection after which normal top-to-bottom
training can take place.
4206 Scoring
The competitor’s Moguls skiing will be evaluated on three basic components as
follows:
4206.1 Turns
Consisting of 60% of the score
(Denition refer to FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook 6204.1 to 6204.2)
4206.2 Air
Consisting of 20% of the score
(Denition refer to FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook 6204.3)
4206.3 Speed
Consisting of 20% of the score.
The Speed score is calculated as:
Speed Score = 48 - 32 ((Competitor time) / (Pace time))
4207 Scoring Procedures
4207.1 Split Scoring system
Refer to FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook 6203.1
4207.2 Pace Time
The Pace Times for Women’s and Men’s Moguls are set according to the standards
determined by the FIS Sub-Committee Moguls / Aerials. To calculate the Pace
Time for a specic course, take the length of the course in meters and divide by the
Pace Time in meters / second
Men’s Pace Time: 10.30 meters / per second.
Women’s Pace Time: 8.80 meters / per second.
USA:
Men’s Pace Time: 9.70 meters / per second.
Women’s Pace Time: 8.20 meters / per second.
4207.3 Tie Breaking
4207.3.1 If two or more competitors are tied, the competitor with the better Turns score will
receive the better rank.
4207.3.2 If any ties remain, the competitor with the better Air score without Degree of
Diculty will receive the better rank.
4207.3.3 If any ties still remain, the competitor with the faster time will receive the better
rank.
4207.3.4 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).
4207.3.5 In the event of an unbreakable tie between the qualiers for the next Phase, the start
order for tied competitors shall be the reverse of their Qualications start order. If a
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tie exists for the last place on the Start List for any Phase of a competition after all
tie-breaking procedures have been exhausted, all tied competitors shall go forward
to that Phase.
4208 Calculation of Scores
See 4008.
4209 Start Order
The start order for the rst round will be determined by a random draw (see 2022.1
and 4011).
4210 Special Procedures: Moguls
4210.1 Moguls Start Command
The Moguls start command shall be given by the Starter and begins with a warning
ten seconds before the start.
A start command will then be given: “Competitor Ready! …. 3, 2, 1, Go!”
The competitor is then required to leave the start immediately.
4210.2 Number of Aerials Manoeuvres
4210.2.1 All courses are two jump courses unless otherwise specied by the Jury. Every
competitor must perform two dierent jumps in order to maximize points. Two
dierent jumps can be dened as:
Loop: allow only one jump in this category per run
Inverted ips: allow only one jump in this category per run unless there is a
dierent direction of initiation (front vs. back) or rotation added (straight over
jump vs. full twisting)
O axis: allow the same jump from the same category if there is rotation dierent
by 360 degrees. (same system as with straight rotations)
Straight rotation: if two jumps are performed from this category they must dier by
360 degrees
Uprights: must have a dierent number of moves (e.g. double spread, triple twister)
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.
USA: Every competitor must perform two dierent jumps in order to receive
maximum points. Only identical jumps or jumps with the same jump coe ,
performed within a Mogul or Dual Moguls run shall be considered repeated jumps,
as determined by the judges. If jumps are repeated, only the rst jump shall count.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard events shall also recognize a Neutral (N) jump and a stand-
alone grab (G) as acceptable mogul jumps.
4210.2.2 The recommended number of Aerials maneuvers shall not restrict the competitor to
the stated amount, but represents the number of Aerials maneuvers that will receive
evaluation. For example, if two Aerials maneuvers are recommended by the Jury, a
competitor who performs only one maneuver can only receive a maximum of 50%
of the total possible Air score. Maneuvers in excess of the recommended amount
will be disregarded in order of lowest to highest scoring. For example, if two
Aerials maneuvers are recommended and a competitor performs three maneuvers,
the judges will disregard the lowest scoring maneuvers.
4210.3 Did not Finish (DNF)
The competition ocials may impose a ruling entitled “Did Not Finish” (DNF) for
any infractions listed below. This list does not restrict the ruling of the ocials for
any infraction, which may occur and is not listed below. DNF may be imposed:
4210.3.1 for skiing out of the course boundaries, which includes not crossing the gate line
(see 4210.4) or the Finish gate.
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4210.3.2 Loss of Ski(s) or Stop
A competitor who, having started, loses one or both skis or stops for 10 seconds or
more, shall receive a ruling of Did Not Finish (DNF) for that run. The loss of other
equipment, including ski pole or poles, shall not result in DNF provided that the
competitor nishes.
USA: A competitor who, having started, loses one or both skis or stops for 10
seconds or more, shall not receive a ruling of Did Not Finish (DNF), but will be
judged and scored up until the point at which they lost their ski(s) or stopped for
more than 10 seconds (0 Time Points). The loss of other equipment, including ski
pole or poles, shall not result in a “score to that point” provision provided that the
competitor nishes the run.
4210.4 Passage across the Gate Line
4210.4.1 A gate must be passed according to art. 4210.5.2.
4210.4.2 A gate has been passed correctly when both ski tips and both feet of the competitor
have crossed the gate line. The gate line is the imaginary shortest line between the
two inside poles. (see drawing)
4210.4.3 Requirements after a Gate Fault
A competitor who misses a gate must no longer continue through further gates.
4210.5 Forerunners
The organizers must provide 8 qualied forerunners, four men and four women
.
USA: The organizer should provide 8 qualied forerunners, four male and four
female. The number of forerunners used shall be determined by the jury. The jury
may reduce this number if conditions or other factors are determined.
4210.6
Qualied for the Final
4210.6.1 The Finals generally consist of the following number of competitors:
Type of Event: Moguls W/M
OWG 20/20
WSC 18/18
WC 12-16/12-16
CoC 16/16
4210.6.2 If there is a tie among Finalists after the Qualications, see 4007.3.
The running order for the rst or only nal phase shall be reverse of the order of
placement in the Qualications. The start order for any second phase can be the
reverse of the competitors’ rankings following the rst phase.
4210.7 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 canceled except if the Qualications 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
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on the same competition site. If the Finals cannot be fully completed, the results of
the Qualications or dierent phases of the Final will be valid.
4300 Dual Moguls
4301 Denition
Dual Moguls competition consists of mogul skiing on a heavily moguled course.
Technical turns, speed and aerial maneuvers are used to evaluate the competitors
with the winner of each phase advancing to the next phase as further explained in
Rules 4306 and 4307.
4302 Ocials
4302.1 The Judges
See 4001.1
4302.2 The Chief Timekeeper
The Chief Timekeeper is responsible for the accuracy of the timing. The times
must be made available to the Competition Secretary and
the Chief of Scoring
for immediate publication and calculation of results. They are also responsible for
recording data. The Chief Timekeeper may select an assistant.
4303 Competition Formats
4303.1 Competition Procedures
In all International FIS authorized competitions there will generally be:
4303.1.1 Competition Format
• A Qualication Phase consisting of one or more rounds (beginning with one run
for all competitors) – but see also 4303.2;
• A Final Phase consisting of one or more rounds.
4303.1.2 Altering the Formats
• The Jury may alter the format to be only Finals in the following circumstances:
• the number of competitors is equal to or less than the size of the normal Final
eld for that event.
• inclement weather or snow conditions.
• any other adverse conditions which may require a shortened program.
4303.2 Dual Moguls
Dual Moguls is either a series of one-run duals or a Single Qualication 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 rst place.
4304 The Dual Moguls Course
4304.1 Joint Regulations for Women’s and Men’s Dual Moguls Course
4304.1.1 Homologations of Dual Moguls Course
Dual Moguls courses for all international competitions included in the FIS
Calendar must be approved and homologated by the FIS.
4304.1.2 General Characteristics of the Dual Moguls Site
The Dual Moguls site must be uniformly covered in moguls, with a reasonably
constant grade and fall-line, free of obstacles, with satisfactory snow cover. The
moguls may be machine constructed and must conform to specications contained
in the FIS Freestyle Course Standards Manual.
4304.1.3 Layout of the Dual Moguls Site
4304.1.3.1 The Dual Moguls course should be a constant grade with one continuous fall-
line.
4304.1.3.2 The slope should not be overly concave or convex, nor should it have distinct
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changes in grade.
4304.1.3.3 The course must be as evenly covered in moguls as possible. Hard, sharp bumps
should be smoothed out, deep ruts, ice balls and snow machine tracks should be
removed. Bumps that throw the competitor too far into the air should be modied.
4304.1.3.4 Air bumps should conform to course Specications for Dual Moguls (see
4304.3).
4304.2 Preparation of Start Area
4304.2.1 The Start shall be prepared in such a way that the competitors can stand relaxed in
the starting area.
4304.2.2 Dual Moguls Start Area (Single Format Qualications)
The Dual Moguls Start during Single Format Qualications will preferably be an
open start with a light beam installed approximately 1.5 - 2.0 meters down across
the hill parallel to the starting line. The starting line and the light beam will be as
wide as the control gates on top of the course are set. There will be a starting line.
Competitors should plant their poles in front of the line and their boots should stay
behind until the starting signal is given.
The starting installation will be located where competitors have easy access to
their skiing line and can quickly reach full speed after leaving the start. Refer to the
Timing Booklet.
4304.2.3 Start Device
The Dual Moguls Start uses a start device - see 4304.2.4 for a description. The
starting installation shall be located where the competitors have easy access to their
skiing line and can quickly reach full speed after leaving the start device.
4304.2.4 Dual Moguls Start Device
4304.2.4.1
Approval by FIS
All start devices must be approved by the FIS before they can be used in
competition.
4304.2.4.2 The Start Ramp
The Start Ramp shall be prepared in such a way that the competitors can stand
relaxed on the starting line and can quickly reach full speed after leaving the start.
4304.2.4.3 Placement of the Gate
The specications can be adjusted to the needs of the specic course.
The start gates are to be placed in the center of each of the courses. The gates have
to open simultaneously and it must be impossible for a competitor to open the gates
themselves or cause the gates to lock by applying pressure to them.
4304.2.4.4 Dual Moguls Gate Standards
Two hinged gates each 200 cm wide and 40 cm in height shall be attached to a
horizontal pole. A start handle is attached at 90° to the horizontal pole in the center
of the two start gates. The starting block (behind the board) must be covered with
plastic to protect the skis. The weight for each hinge gate is 15 kg.
4304.2.4.5 Opening System
The opening system shall operate in such a way that both gates open outwards on
operation of a single control mechanism. Mechanical controls are preferred over
electrical ones, for reasons of reliability and portability.
4304.3 Air Bump Criteria and Specications
Maximum Distance to: Measurement
• the end of the last Bump to the Takeo 5.0 m – 6.0 m
• the Airbump Takeo to end of landing 15.0 m (top) – 18.0 m (bottom)
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• Jump Height 50 – 70 cm
• Landing Zone Angle Greater than 26°
• Takeo Angle 26° to 35°
• Air Bump Width 130 cm – 150 cm
4304.4 Control Gates
Nine (9) control gates (dened by ags maximum of 0.75 m wide by 1.20 m high)
designating the outside of the course and center line shall be located on the course
at equally spaced intervals, with each track width measuring 6.5 ± 0.5 m. Track
width does not include the width of the ags.
4304.5 The Finish Area
4304.5.1 The Finish Area for the Dual Moguls competition must be a smooth area equal to
the width of the course, for at least 30 meters from the nish line. The nish line
shall be 8-10 m wide. The area 3 (three) meters before the timing light must be
smooth in order that the competitor will not pass above the beam.
4304.5.2 Determination of Finish
With electric timing, the time is taken when any part of the competitor’s body or
equipment crosses the line between the nishing posts and so breaks the contact.
4304.6 Timing Equipment
4304.6.1 Electric Timing
For all Dual Moguls competitions where Single Format Qualications are
scheduled, electric timing with communication between Start and Finish must be
used as specied in the Freestyle Timing Booklet.
4304.6.2 Hand Timing
A hand timing system must be used at all times, as a backup to the electronic timing
system. Hand timing systems and their use shall comply with the provisions of the
Freestyle Timing Booklet.
4304.6.3 Timing in Dual Moguls
In Dual Moguls, the timing is based upon the dierence in time between the
competitors as they cross the nish line. The rst competitor that crosses the nish
line starts the time unit and the second competitor that crosses the nish line stops
the timing unit.
4304.6.4 Failure of Timing
If there is a failure of all of the timing systems, a re-run shall be granted.
4304.7 Preparation and Inspection of the Dual Moguls Site
4304.7.1 The Dual Moguls site must be completely prepared for skiing before the Dual
Moguls competition and must then be available for training. When snow cover is
minimal, the organizing committee must transport additional snow to cover the
course suciently. The Jury may postpone or cancel a competition if the moguls
do not satisfactorily meet a reasonable minimum to constitute a Dual Moguls
competition.
4304.7.2 Moguls may be machine constructed and all care must be taken to assure the
courses are equal with respect to lines and the number and size of the moguls.
4304.7.3 Before training begins on the rst day of ocial practice, the competitors and Jury
must inspect the course. The Jury shall determine the time of the inspection.
4304.7.4 Immediately after this inspection the Technical Delegate and other members of
the Jury shall be available on site to receive requests and suggestions from the
competitors and trainers.
4304.7.5 To improve upon marginal lighting conditions the organizer may color the moguls,
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add pine bough branches, etc.
4304.7.6 Some moguls may be modied for use as air bumps (see 4304.3 and 4304.8.1).
There should be Air Bumps at the top and bottom of each course in approximately
the same positions. The take-o of the top air bumps should be placed at 15% of
the course length and take o of the bottom air bumps should be placed at the end
of the course or 20% of the course length from the nish line. When a mogul and
dual mogul competition are held at one location, 4204.3 applies.
4304.8 Air Bump Shapers
4304.8.1 For the express purpose of shaping and grooming the air bumps in Moguls and
Dual Moguls, the Team Captains shall elect up to 2 shapers per jump (i.e. Top
Air, Bottom Air). These individuals will be responsible for the nal preparation of
the air bumps. In competitions other than World Cups, alternate jump preparation
arrangements can be determined at the Team Captains’ meeting.
USA: For National Championships, Junior Championships and regional events the
local organizer is responsible for the preparation of the Air Bumps.
4304.8.2
These individuals must be prepared to perform this task at least one day prior to
Ocial Training.
4304.9 No person, other than members of the course crew under the direction of the Chief
of Course, shall take any action intended to change the state of the course unless
instructed to do so by a member of the Jury. This prohibition applies at all times,
but especially during ocial Inspection of the course.
USA: For National Championships, Junior Championships and regional events the
local organizer is responsible for the preparation of the Air Bumps.
4305 Ocial Training
4305.1 The ocial training for the Dual Moguls competition is an inseparable part of the
competition. The competitors are required to participate
.
4305.2
The ocial training shall encompass at least two days, although not necessarily
consecutively.
4305.3 The Jury may reduce this period.
USA: The Jury may reduce competition day training if sucient training was
provided to all competitors on the day before the competition.
4305.4
On the competition day the competitors are allowed a minimum of 30 minutes
of training before the competition begins. The Jury may reduce this if conditions
require it.
4306 Scoring
The competitors’ Dual Moguls skiing will be evaluated on three basic components
as follows (see 4307 for general scoring procedures):
4306.1 Turns; consisting of 50% of the score
(Denition refer to FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook 6204.1 to 6204.2)
4306.2 Air; consisting of 25% of the score
(Denition refer to FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook 6204.3)
4306.3 Speed; consisting of 25% of the score
(Denition refer to FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook 6304.3.4 Classic Scoring
/6304.4 Direct Comparison Scoring)
4307 Scoring Procedures
4307.1 A panel of judges shall administer scores based upon specic duties for each judge,
as set forth in the FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook 6304.
The judges shall evaluate the competitors’ performance with respect to ”turns”,
”air” and ”speed” as further described in the FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook.
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The competitor shall be judged from the time the run is started until they cross the
nish line. The competitor should come to a controlled and complete stop in the
nish area. Aerials maneuvers landing beyond the nish line will be disregarded.
4307.2 Tie Breaking
4307.2.1 Tie Breaking – Qualications
4307.2.1.1 In Single format Qualication, tie break procedures are the same as for Moguls
(see 4207.3).
4307.2.1.2 In Dual Moguls with Seeded Groups, any ties for positions in the Start Order
shall be broken by reference to 4310.1.1.
4307.2.2 Tie Breaking - Finals
4307.2.2.1 5-Judge format: no ties are possible.
4307.2.2.2 Classic DM 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 the 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 Turns score.
4307.2.2.3 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 favor shall
win.
4307.2.2.4 In case there is a tie for the last place qualifying for Dual Moguls nals, the
following will apply: if two competitors are tied, the two will dual immediately
before the rst dual round. The winner will advance to the rst dual round. If more
than two competitors are tied, each will ski a single run with the winner advancing
to the duals.
4308 Calculation of Scores
See 4008
4309 Competition Procedures
4309.1 Qualied for the Final
The Finals generally consist of the following number of competitors:
Type of Event: Dual Moguls W/M
OWG -/-
WSC / WC 8/8
CoC 8-16/8-16
If there is a tie among Finalists after the Qualications, see 4007.3.
4310 Dual Moguls Competition Format
The Dual Moguls competition can be carried out using two formats. In one
format, pairs of competitors compete in heats (Duals) from the beginning of the
competition and in the other format, Duals are done in the Finals. In the second
format, the qualication for the Final is done with a modied form of Moguls
competition.
4310.1 Dual Moguls with Seeded Groups
4310.1.1 Seeding
4310.1.1.1 Assigning competitors to positions in the Dual Moguls ladder shall be done
using the following:
• where this competition forms part of a Cup series, the Dual Moguls Standings
for that series (if available)
• the Final Results from a Moguls competition forming part of the same
competition programme and completed on the same course prior to the Dual
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Moguls competition (if available)
• if either of the two lists mentioned above does not exist, the current FIS Points
List.
• Each competitor’s Seeding rank shall be their best rank from the above lists, as
applicable.
4310.1.1.2 At the World Ski Championships and Olympic Winter Games, the best rank
from the Dual Moguls World Cup Standings, the Moguls Final Result List of the
same Championships/Games, and the FIS Points List shall be used.
4310.1.1.3 In the above procedure, in all cases where the seeding ranks are to be derived
from more than one source (Moguls results, Cup Standings etc.), lists must be
constructed ranking only the competitors in the Draw List, so that the ranks from
each list are directly comparable; competitors with DNF in the Moguls Final
Results shall all receive a rank in that list equal to the number of competitors
entered in the Dual Moguls Draw; those with DNS or DSQ in the Moguls Final
Results and any without a rank in the applicable Cup Standings or FIS Points lists
shall be assigned a numerical rank in the list one greater (worse) than the number
of competitors in the Dual Moguls Draw.
4310.1.1.4 Ties shall be broken by rst comparing the Cup Standings, then if still tied the
Moguls Final Result ranks and, if still tied, the FIS Points List. Any competitors
still tied shall receive the same seeding rank but shall be assigned to the available
start position by random draw.
USA: Seeding for Dual Moguls will be done according to either the most recent
national points list for the dual moguls or the most recent moguls event held during
the same competition. At all sanctioned events, at the discretion of the jury all
skiers will then be assigned in the ladder according to FIS ICR 4310.1.2.
4310.1.2 Seeding Procedures
The top 32 competitors shall be seeded, with the top 8 keeping their seeding rank,
those ranked 9-16 being randomly drawn to places 9-16 and those ranked 17-32
being randomly drawn to places 17-32 on the ladder. Places 33 and greater will
be lled from a random draw of the remaining competitions to the corresponding
number on the ladder. Procedures for the Draw are dened in 2022.
USA: Refer to the specic competition level guidelines provided in this guide.
4310.2 Dual Final with Single Qualication
A single Moguls run will be used to qualify and seed competitors for Dual format
Finals. Final formats can consist of the following number of competitors; 8, 16, 24
or 32 competitors. Only top 4 places will be determined by ‘dualing o’.
4310.2.1 Qualication / Moguls
The Moguls course shall be divided into duals lanes (red / blue) for the Qualication
run and the Final phases.
4310.2.2 Starting Order
The start order will be determined by a random draw (see 2022.1). Competitors
with odd start order (start 1, 3, 5 etc), start on the red course and competitors with
even start order (2, 4, 6 etc) will start on the blue course.
4310.2.3 Final / Dual Moguls
The organizer can propose to the FIS the number of the competitors to have in the
Final. The program ought to be around 45 to 75 minutes of skiing.
4310.2.3.1 The results from the Qualication are used to select competitors for the Finals.
4310.3 Dual Moguls Final
4310.3.1 Assignment of Red and Blue Courses
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Colour (or side) of course will be predetermined in the following manner:
Round of 128 top competitor in pairing will be red
Round of 64 top competitor in pairing will be blue
Round of 32 top competitor in pairing will be red
Round of 16 top competitor in pairing will be blue
Round of 8 top competitor in pairing will be red
Round of 4 top competitor in pairing will be blue
Final Rounds top competitor in pairing will be red
The “top competitor” is dened by position in the bracket, not by seed.
In all cases, the left side (looking up the hill) will be the Blue course and the right
side will be the Red course
4310.3.2 Ranking of those eliminated in each Round
The ranking to fourth place will be determined by skiing (“dualing o”).
All competitors in the rounds of 5-8, 9-16, 17-32, 33-64, 65-128 who did not
proceed to the next round will be ranked in accordance with 4312.
Those receiving a DNS will be ranked according to their seed.
Those receiving a DNF will be ranked according to their seed.
Those that receive a score but do not advance to the next round will be placed in
accordance with the judges’ points accumulated. Ties in this group will be broken
by 4312.
USA: Organizers have the option to rank the skier to fourth (4th) or eighth (8th)
place by skiing (“dualing o”). All competitors who did not advance to the next
rounds or receive nal rank by dualing o will be ranked in accordance with 4312.
4310.2.3.3 The rankings of 1, 2, 3, 4, shall be determined by duals.
USA: Organizer option to also dual for ranks 5, 6, 7, 8
4310.2.3.4 The remaining rankings shall be determined according to 4312.
4311 Special Procedures
4311.1 Start Command
4311.1.1 Start Command: Single Format Qualications
The Single Format Qualications start command shall be given by the Starter and
begins with a warning ten seconds before the start.
A start command will then be given: “Competitor Ready! …. 3, 2, 1, Go!”
The competitor is then required to leave the start immediately.
4311.1.2 Dual Moguls Start Command
4311.1.2.1 The Dual Moguls Start command shall begin with a warning from the Announcer:
“Blue Course ready,……Red Course ready!”
The starter or gate opener shall open both gates simultaneously within 3 seconds
of this announcement. Should the gates fail to open for any reason, this procedure
shall be re-commenced.
4311.1.2.2 If a competitor is unable to start for any reason, the other competitor in that phase
shall not ski the course.
4311.2 Did Not Start (DNS)
If a competitor enters the course before the start command is completed pursuant
to Rule 4311.1.2.1, DNS shall be imposed.
4311.3 Did not Finish (DNF)
The competition ocials may impose a ruling entitled “Did Not Finish” (DNF) for
any infractions listed below. This list does not restrict the ruling of the ocials for
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any infraction, which may occur and is not listed below. DNF may be imposed:
4311.3.1 for skiing out of the course boundaries, which includes not crossing the gate line
(see 4311.4) or the Finish gate.
4311.3.2 In Dual Moguls heats, crossing the middle line of the course. A competitor shall be
deemed to have crossed the middle line if both feet cross the line.
4311.3.3 Loss of Ski(s) or Stop
A competitor who, having started, loses one or both skis or stops for 10 seconds or
more, shall receive a ruling of Did Not Finish (DNF) for that run. The loss of other
equipment, including ski pole or poles, shall not result in DNF provided that the
competitor nishes.
4311.4 Passage across the Gate Line
4311.4.1 A gate must be passed according to art. 4311.4.2.
4311.4.2 A gate has been passed correctly when both ski tips and both feet of the competitor
have crossed the gate line. The gate line is the imaginary shortest line between the
two inside poles. (see drawing)
4311.4.3 Requirements after a Gate Fault
A competitor who misses a gate must no longer continue through further gates.
4311.5 Jumping Maneuvers (Dual Moguls)
A competitor who performs only one maneuver can only receive a maximum of
50% of the total possible Air score.
Competitors may repeat jumps but judges will consider variety in comparing the
two competitors. Variety reects a dierent number of maneuvers and dierent
types of maneuvers. A competitor who repeats (identically) the same maneuver
during a run will receive a deduction of two (2) votes per Air judges; A competitor
who performs two dierent maneuvers from the same scoring Category will
receive a deduction of one (1) vote per Air Judge. Dierent types of maneuvers are
dened in 4210.3.1.
4312 Ranking and Tie Breaking of those eliminated in Dual Moguls
knock-out rounds
4312.1 In each round, the scores will be compared between all of the eliminated
competitors. The competitors’ scores will be sorted from the highest to lowest
scores. Competitors with higher score will be grouped, followed by the next
highest score until all competitors are classied. Competitors within each group
will then be ranked according to their seeding in the competition, and all will be
ranked above those from the same round who did not receive a score.
4312.2 Competitors who DNF will be ranked according to their seeding (see 4310.1) or
Qualication (see 4310.2) rank, below all competitors from the same round who
received a score and above all those who DNS in the same round.
4312.3 Competitors who DNS in any round except the rst round of Dual Moguls with
Seeded Groups (see 4312.4) will be ranked according to their seeding (see 4310.1)
or Qualication (see 4310.2) rank, after all other classied competitors in the same
Gate line
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round.
4312.4 Competitors who DNS in their rst round of Dual Moguls with Seeded Groups (see
4310.1) or who DNS in all rounds of Single format Qualications (see 4012.2)will
not be classied and will have no rank in the competition. They shall be listed on
the Results above any who are DSQ.
4312.5 In the case where both competitors are DNF in the same round, the rst who DNFs
is ranked lower.
4312.6 Tie Breaking
In the case that it is not possible to determine the ranking, then the ranking will be
determined by the ranking in the qualication phase or seeding of the competitors.
Then the competitor(s) with the better rank will break the tie.
4313 Interruption of Competition - Dual Moguls with Seeded Groups
If there is an interruption of a competition and the competition cannot be resumed
when conditions warrant, the results completed before the interruption will remain
valid if all rounds have been completed, except for the Small Final (Dual for 3rd
and 4th) and/or the Final (Dual for 1st and 2nd). Otherwise, the results prior to the
interruption will be canceled. If the Small Final and/or Final are not completed in
a competition with Continental or World Cup points, the competitors in the Small
Final will be tied for 3rd Place and receive the average of the points for Third
and Fourth; the competitors in the Final will be tied for 1st Place and receive the
average of the points for First and Second. If the competition has prize money
available, distribution will follow WC Rule 1.2.10.1.
4600 Aerials Synchro Competition
4601 Denition
4601.1 Aerials Synchro competitions shall consist of synchronized jumps by pairs of
competitors.
4601.2 Both competitors will perform jumps from independent, parallel kickers that are
constructed a minimum of ve (5) meters apart and receive a single score for their
combined performances.
4601.3 The competition will be run using the Aerials competition rules and procedures
with modications as set out below.
4601.4 The competitions can be either a men’s competition or a women’s competition or a
mixed competition of women and men.
4602 Team Size
Each team consists of two (2) competitors (a “pair”) with one (1) additional reserve
competitor per gender, who can be a substitute.
4603 Formation of Pairs
Each pair is composed of competitors from a single nation for major competitions.
When earned Aerials quotas allow, nations may enter up to three (3) pairs per
gender; mixed gender pairs are counted in the men’s maximum.
4604 Competition Format
There can be either a Qualication and Final phase or just a Final phase with sub-
phases.
4604.1 Qualication - Final
If a Qualication is held, then it shall comprise one round after which the scores
from each pair are ranked. Pairs proceeding to the Final phase shall start in reverse
order of their Qualication ranking.
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If there is no Qualication, then the entry and seeding in the competition will be
based upon the ranking of the sum of the FIS points of each pair.
In the Final, there can be two sub-phases: round one (Final 1/F1) followed by
medal round or round two (Final 2/F2). In F1, there can be up to twelve (12) pairs
and in F2 there are six (6) pairs.
4605 The Aerials Synchro Site
4605.1 General Characteristics of the Aerials Synchro Site
The Aerials Synchro site must be constructed according to the specications
contained in the FIS Freestyle Course Standards Manual with two parallel double
kickers of the same size a minimum of ve (5) meters apart (from jump take-o
centers). The course shall be properly prepared and free of all visible and known
hazards. All measurements taken are in degrees as opposed to percentages.
4605.2 Layout of the Aerials Synchro Site
4605.2.1 Construction of Aerials Synchro Site jumps
The Aerials Synchro Site should be constructed using the standard aerial jump site
dimensions outlined in 4105.2 with the addition of two, parallel double jumps.
These parallel double jumps width must be a minimum of ve (5) meters apart
from the center of jump take o to the center of the other jump take o.
4606 Competition Procedures
4606.1 Draw
Each pair member and the substitute(s) are determined before the draw. Each team
must conrm its entries before the start of the Team Captains’ meeting.
A random draw will be done to create the Start List.
4606.2 Start List
After each subsequent phase and sub-phase, a Start List will be produced.
The pairs will run in reverse order of the ranking from the previous phase or sub-
phase.
4606.3 Substitution
At the end of the training sessions, before the start of the competition, a named
substitute can replace one (1) of the competitors per gender.
4606.4 Conduct of the Competition
In each phase, every pair takes one (1) jump in order of the Start List. After each
phase, its results will be used to seed the pairs into the next phase or sub phase.
4607 Ties
If there is a tie in the ranking, then the pair with the higher score for Synchronicity
will be ranked higher. If still tied, the tie breaking rules in Aerials will be used,
taking the aggregate value per pair of the score component (Form or Landing)
under consideration at each step in the procedure.
4608 Competition Formats
4608.1 Bib Assignment
Each pair is assigned a main bib number and each individual on the pair receives a
sub number to designate their unique inclusion in that pair (example: 1-1, 1-2, 2-1,
2-2, etc.).
4608.2 Performance of Dierent Aerial Maneuvers
Each member of a pair must perform the same jump. If the competitors in the pair
perform dierent jumps from each other, the pair will receive a DNF.
4609 Scoring
The scoring of the jumps will stress take-o, height and distance (referred to
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as “air”), proper style, execution, precision of movement (referred to as “form”
and “landing”) as well as synchronicity of execution. For specic competition
procedures, see 4104.
4609.1 A split scoring system will be used at all Aerials competitions. Refer to FIS
Freestyle Judging Handbook, 6103 Scoring procedures.
4609.2 Competitors will be judged on acrobatic skiing and synchronicity separately which
are added and multiplied by the jump’s established degree of diculty (DD).
4609.3 Each competitor will have their acrobatic score judged independently.
4609.4 The competitors’ acrobatic skiing comprises 40% of the base score per jump pair.
The acrobatic elements will be judged on three basic components as follows which
will consist of Air, Form and Landing. Refer to 4610.1, 4610.2 and 4610.3 for
details.
4609.5 The synchronicity of competitors’ jumping comprises 60% of the base score per
jump pair. The synchronicity elements will be judged on ve basic components
which will consist of:
20% Synchro Take-o
20% Synchro Rotation
20% Synchro Landing
20% Synchro Landing Zone
20% Synchro Exit
Details are available in the FIS Freestyle Judging Handbook 6104
4610 Ranking
4610.1 The scores from each pair represent the pair score. The pair score will be used to
rank the pairs in each phase. The pair with the highest total score from the last
phase or sub-phase wins. All other pairs are ranked according to their scores in
each phase or sub-phase.
4610.2 The nal results will include all of the pair members and substitutes entered into
the competitions and a summary of each pair’s scores.
4700 Aerials Team Competition
4701 Types of Team Competitions
4701.1 The competition will be run using the Aerials competition rules and procedures.
4701.2 The competitions can be either a men’s competition or a women’s competition or a
mixed competition of women and men.
In the Team Competition groups of competitors take jumps in dierent phases. The
dierent competitors are grouped by FIS Points into several rounds.
4702 Team Size
Each team can consist of two (2), three (3) or four (4) competitors with one (1)
additional reserve competitor per gender, who can be a substitute.
In the mixed team competition, teams shall include competitors of both genders
and never more than two competitors of the same gender.
4703 Formation of Teams
Each team is composed of competitors from a single Nation for major competitions.
Other levels of competition can have more than one (1) nation participating.
4704 Competition Format
4704.1 There can be either a Qualication and Final phase or just a Final phase with sub-
phases.
4704.2 Qualication - Final
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If a Qualication is held, then after one round, the scores from each team are added
together and ranked. Seeding into the Final phase is based upon the Qualication
ranking.
4704.3 Final
If there is no Qualication, then the entry and seeding in the competition will be
based upon the ranking of the sum of the FIS points of each team.
In the Final, there can be two sub-phases: round one (Final 1/F1) followed by
medal round or round two (Final 2/F2). In F1, there can be up to eight (8) teams
and in F2 there are four (4) teams.
Each competitor can take part in each phase and take one jump.
4705 Competition Procedures
4705.1 Entries
The entries for each team must include the following information on the competitors:
name, nation, gender, year of birth, jumps to be performed and FIS Points.
4705.2 Draw
4705.2.1 Each team member and the substitute(s) are determined before the draw. Each team
must conrm its entries before the start of the Team Captains’ meeting.
4705.2.2 Before the draw, a ranked seeding list will be produced showing the entries,
substitutes, FIS points and a sum of each team’s FIS Points.
A random draw will be done to create the Start List.
4705.3 Start List
4705.3.1 After each subsequent phase and sub-phase, a Start List will be produced.
The teams will run reverse order of the ranking from the previous phase or sub-
phase.
4705.3.2 In every round of the mixed team competition, the women’s round starts rst; in the
following rounds the next highest ranked competitor starts and in the last round,
the highest ranked man goes last.
4705.4 Substitution
At the end of the training sessions, before the start of the competition, a named
substitute can replace one (1) of the competitors per gender.
4705.5 Competition
4705.5.1 In each phase, every competitor takes one (1) jump in order of the Start List. After
each phase, its results will be used to seed the teams into the next phase or sub
phase.
4705.5.2 After each jump, the competitor’s score is announced along with the rank of the
team.
4705.5.3 After each phase the team ranking and start order for the next phase are announced.
4706 Ranking
4706.1 The scores from each competitor on each team will be added together to create a
total team score. The total team score will be used to rank the teams in each phase.
4706.2 The team with the highest total score from the last phase or sub-phase wins. All
other teams are ranked according to their scores in each phase or sub-phase.
4706.3 The nal results will include all of the team members and substitutes entered into
the competitions and a summary of their scores.
4707 Ties
4707.1 If there is a tie in the ranking, then a round by round comparison will be done,
with the team winning more rounds ranked higher. If still tied, then the highest
individual scores from that phase or sub-phase will be ranked. If still tied, the tie
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breaking rules in Aerials will be used, taking the aggregate value per team of the
score component under consideration at each step in the procedure.
4707.2 Ties in the start order for any round will be broken using the team’s Seed Rank and,
if still tied, by a random draw.
4708 Awards and Prize Money
Team members and substitutes are to receive medals and awards presented to the
team. Prize money is awarded to the team as a whole.
4800 Dual Moguls Team Competition
The competition will be conducted in accordance with the Dual Moguls
International Competition Rules (ICR), ref 4300 except as noted herein.
4800.1 Types of Competitions
• Men
• Women
• Mixed
4800.2 Teams
4800.2.1 Teams consist of two (2) competitors. A competitor may be on only one team.
4800.2.2 Each team must be competitors from a single Nation.
4800.2.3 In the mixed team competition teams must include competitors of both genders.
4800.2.4 A team may also designate one (1) optional reserve/substitute competitor per
gender.
4800.3 Number of Teams
The number of teams in a competition may be limited as determined by the FIS
Race Director or, in the case there is no FIS Race Director, the Jury. If the number
of teams is limited, one team from each participating Nation will be included
before an additional Nation’s team is added.
4800.4 Competition Format
4800.4.1 Except as noted herein, the format follows DM rules 4310.1 – Dual Moguls with
Seeded Groups.
4800.4.2 Teams will be seeded into a knockout ladder (see 4800.5.1 – Seeding, Draw and
Start List).
4800.4.3 Teams compete in Heats, with the winning team advancing to the next round. In
each round, every team takes part in one Heat in order of the Start List as per the
knockout ladder.
Each Heat consists of one run by each team member against a member of the other
team. A Heat consists of two runs designated ‘a’ and ‘b’; run ‘a’ shall be followed
by run ‘b’.
4800.5 Competition Procedures
4800.5.1 Seeding, Draw and Start List
4800.5.1.1 Teams must conrm each team member and substitute(s) before the draw. Before
the draw, a list will be produced showing the entries, substitutes, competitors’
ranking as per DM rule 4310.1.1. and team ranking based on the sum of the team
members’ seed rank. Ties in the Team seed ranks shall be broken by a random draw.
4800.5.1.2 The ranking list will be used to seed the teams into the Start List knockout
ladder as per DM rule 4310.2, but with each team assigned to a Heat (see 4800.4)
according to its team rank.
4800.5.2 Substitution
One team member may be replaced by a reserve/substitute. This substitution must
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be communicated to the TD 30 minutes before the Start. The TD must relay this
information to the Jury, data service and Starter.
4800.6 Pairings
In a mixed team competition, women shall compete against women and men
against men. The lower seeded team (i.e. the one with the higher numerical rank
value) must be the rst to designate which competitor will compete in the rst run
of a Heat.
4800.7 Assignment of Blue and Red Courses
Course assignment shall follow 4310.3.1 for the rst run of each Heat, using the
team rank in place of competitor rank Course assignments shall be reversed for the
second run of each Heat.
4800.8 Ranking
The scores from each team will be added together to create a total team score for
each Heat. Ranks 1 to 4 are determined from the results of the ‘big’ and ‘small’
nals. All other teams are ranked according to their total team score in each round.
The ocial results will include all the team members and substitutes entered in the
competition, and their scores.
4800.9 Ties
Ties in a Heat are broken by: The team with the higher combined Turns scores.
If still tied: The team with the higher combined Air scores without Degree of
Diculty.
If still tied: The team with the faster combined times.
If still tied: The team with the single highest Turn score.
If still tied: The team with the single highest Air scores without Degree of Diculty.
If still tied: The team with the single fastest time.
If still tied: A one (1) run dual
In a single gender competition, teams designate their competitor. Course is
determined by a coin toss.
In mixed competitions a coin toss will determine the gender. Course is determined
by a coin toss.
Ties in Ranking are broken by:
The team with the higher score in the round prior to the last round competed.
If still tied: The team with the highest individual score in the last round competed.
If still tied: Continue through previous rounds in the same manner until the tie is
broken.
If still tied: The teams will receive the same ranking.
4800.10 Awards and Prize Money
Team members and substitutes are to receive medals and awards presented to the
team. Prize money is awarded to the team as a whole.
SKICROSS - See FIS ICR section 5000
After a timed qualication run, a group of skier’s race against each other on a
specially prepared skicross course that includes dierent types of turns, jumps,
waves and other freestyle/freeski terrain features.
HALFPIPE, SLOPESTYLE, BIG AIR - See FIS ICR
section 3000
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Rules for Scoring
6000 AERIALS, MOGULS, DUAL MOGULS – See FIS
ICR as well as U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freestyle
Judges Handbook. This document is the FIS
Freestyle Judges Handbook with the USA
adaptations added.
6600 HALFPIPE, SLOPESTYLE AND BIG AIR
SCORING AND JUDGING CRITERIA - See FIS
ICR section 3000
7000 Aerials Degree of Diculty Charts
See Appendix C
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APPENDIX A
Technical Specications for Freestyle Courses
Current FIS Specications can be found on the FIS website at https://assets.s-ski.com/
image/upload/s-prod/assets/Freestyle_Course_Standards_Manual_2023.pdf.
APPENDIX B
Technical Specications for U.S. Ski &
Snowboard Non-FIS Aerial Sites
Organizers may use both sides of a bottom air on a mogul course (where no moguls exist),
a freeski knoll or a stand alone aerial site.
Aerials recommended guidelines
Inrun:
Length: 18 m – 30 m
Width: 6 m – 10 m
Pitch: ~ 26° (adjust length based on pitch. If using 32° mogul course, inrun may
be shorter)
Table:
Length: 4 m – 6 m (Enough room to t selected jumps)
Width: 6 m – 10 m
Pitch: 0° - 12°
Landing:
Length: 12 m – 18 m
Width: 6 m – 10 m
Pitch: 28° ± 4°
Jumps
Mogul Hybrid Single Freeride
Height 50 cm - 60 cm 1.2 m - 1.8 m 2 m 1.6 m - 2 m
Takeo Angle 28° ± 2° 46° ± 3° 50° 36° ± 2°
Distance to
Knoll
1 m - 1.5 m 3 m - 4 m 4 m 5 m - 7 m
Width of Jump 1.2 m 1.2 m - 1.5 m 1.5 m 1.5 m
Moguls
Length: 175 m ± 25 m
Width: 15 m
Pitch: 16° minimum
4 sets of control gates dividing the course into 5 equal sections are to be set at the
maximum width of the course.
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APPENDIX C
Aerials Degree of Diculty
6006 Degree of Diculty Chart and Multipliers
6006.1 Calculation of Degree of Diculty
Base Degree of Diculty (DD) for Jumps =1.50
Any possible combination of the below oered tricks may be combined to form a
maneuver in a single jump with the consequent DD to be added the base.
6006.1.1 Uprights DD Code
Neutral (may not be added to any following categories) 0.06 N
Tuck 0.08 Tk
Pike 0.08 Pk
Kosak 0.12 K
Mule Kick 0.12 M
Spread Eagle 0.10 S
Day 0.12 D
Twister 0.10 T
Back Scratcher 0.12 Y
Iron Cross or Leg Cross/Uncross 0.12 X
Grab 0.13 G
2-Hand Grab 0.18 dG
Switch (each time, only one per takeo and/or landing) 0.10 -
6006.1.2 Rotations DD Code
Zero Spin (switch straight air) 0.01 0
180 0.14 1
360 (Helicopter) 0.28 3
540 0.42 5
720 0.56 7
900 0.70 9
1080 0.84 10
1260 0.98 12
1440 1.12 14
1620 1.26 16
1800 1.40 18
O Axis (bonus may follow any of the above rotations) 0.20 o
Double O Axis bonus 0.45 oo
Triple O Axis bonus 0.80 ooo
Right spin direction r
6006.1.3 Somersaults Back Front & Side
Jump Description DD DD Code
b.. (back) f.. (front)
l.. (loop/side)
Tuck / Pike / Open Position Back Flip 0.45
bP, X, T, O
(Open Position (O) - Flip with a Grab, Spread, twister, screamin, etc)
Single ip 0.55 0.60 L
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Double ip 1.15 1.30 LL
Triple ip 1.80 2.10 LLL
Quad ip 2.50 3.0 LLLL
Tuck -0.10 Tk
Pike -0.10 Pk
Half twist 0.125 0.15 H
Full twist 0.25 0.30 F
1 ½ twist (Rudy) 0.45 0.55 Ru
Double twist 0.65 0.80 dF
2 ½ twist (Randy) 0.85 1.05 Ra
Triple twist 1.05 1.30 tF
3 ½ twist (Adolf) 1.25 1.55 Rz
Quad twist 1.45 1.80 qF
All somersaults will be based and scored as a Layout
Special Provisions:
Maneuvers may be announced and performed in a position (Tuck, Pike, Pucked or
“free”), in which case, a factored deduction applies and will be designated by a “P”
replacing the “L” in straight over somersaults (example b P instead of b L) or by a
“p” after the letter designating the twist (examples b HpH or f FpFp).
6006.2 Diculty Charts (Examples) DD Code
6006.2.1 Upright Jumps
Grab 1.63 G
Twister-Twister 1.70 TT
Day-Mule Kick-Spread 1.84 DMS
6006.2.2 Rotational Jumps
360-Mute Grab (may have crossed skis or parallel ) 1.91 3G
360 Iron Cross to Grab – (A 360 with an Iron Cross,
coming back to neutral, then performing a separate
grab maneuver). 2.03 3XG
Switch-180-Mute Grab 1.86 -1G
360-Grab-Spread 2.01 3GS
720-Spread 2.16 7S
1080 2.34 10
Misty 540 2.22 5o-
Rodeo 720-Grab 2.39 7oG
Cork 900-Tail-Grab 2.63 9oG-
Bio spin 1080-Mute Grab-Safety Grab 2.80 10oGG
Cork 720-Truck Driver 2.44 7odG
6006.2.3 Single Somersaults
Front Position (Tuck or Pike) 2.0 f (Pk or Tk)
Front Lay 2.10 f L
Back Position (Tuck, or Pike) 2.0 b (Pk or Tk)
Back Lay 2.05 b L
Back Tuck -Switch 2.20 -b Tk-
Switch-Back Somersault-Grab 2.10 -b PG-
Loop Position (Tuck or Pike) 2.0 l (Pk or Tk)
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Loop Lay 2.10 l L
Loop Tuck -Switch 2.20 -l Tk-
Back Flip-Iron Cross 2.00 bPX
6006.2.4 Double Somersaults
Front Tuck-Pike, or any combination of 2.60 f (Tk or Pk)
Front Lay-Tuck 2.70 f LTk
Front Lay-Lay 2.80 f LL
Back Tuck-Pike, or any combination of 2.55 b (Tk or Pk)
Back Lay-Tuck 2.60 b LTk
Back Lay-lay 2.65 b LL
Back Tuck-Pike-Switch 2.75 -b (Tk or Pk)-
6006.2.5 Triple Somersaults
Front Tuck or Pike 3.30 f (Pk or Tk)
Front Lay-Tuck-Tuck 3.40 f LTkTk
Front Lay-Lay-Tuck 3.50 f LLTk
Front Lay-Lay-Lay 3.60 f LLL
Back Tuck, Pike 3.15 b (pk or Tk)
Back Lay-Tuck-Tuck 3.20 b LTkTk
Back Lay-Lay-Tuck 3.25 b LLTk
Back Lay-Tuck-Lay 3.25 b LTkL
Back Lay-Lay-Lay 3.30 b LLL
6006.2.6 Single Somersaults w/Twists
Front Half (Half-in “free” position) 2.25 f Hp-
Switch-Front Half (“free” position) 2.25 -f Hp
Front Half 2.35 f H-
Switch-Front Half 2.35 -f H
Front Full 2.40 f F
Front Rudy 2.75 f Ru-
Front Double Full 2.90 f dF
Loop Half-Switch (lincoln 180) 2.35 l H-
Loop Full (lincoln 360) 2.40 l F
Back Half (Free position) 2.225 b Hp-
Switch-Back Half 2.275 -b H
Back Full 2.30 b F
Back Half-Iron Cross-Grab (Free position) 2.475 b HpXG-
Back Double Full 2.70 b dF
6006.2.7 Double Somersaults w/Twists
Front Half-Half (Half-in “free” position) 3.0 f HpH
Front Half-Half 3.10 f HH
Front Full-Tuck 3.0 f FTk
Front Full-Lay 3.10 f FL
Front Full-Full 3.40 f FF
Front Tuck-Double Full 3.50 f TkdF
Front Lay-Double Full 3.60 f LdF
Back Half-Half (Half-in “free” position) 2.850 b HpH
Back Half-Half 2.90 b HH
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Back Full-Tuck or Pike 2.850 b F(Tk or Pk)
Back Tuck-Full 2.850 b TkF
Back Lay-Full 2.90 b LF
Back Full-Lay 2.90 b FL
Back Full-Full 3.150 b FF
Back 1½-Half 3.225 b RuH
Back Half-Rudy (Half-in “free” position) 3.175 b HpRu
Back Half-Rudy 3.225 b HRu
Back Tuck-Double Full 3.250 b TkdF
Back Lay-Double Full 3.30 b LdF
Back Double Full-Tuck 3.250 b dFTk
Back Double Full-Lay 3.30 b dFL
Back Full-Double Full 3.550 b FdF
Back Double Full-Full 3.550 b dFF
Back 1½-Rudy 3.550 b RuRu
Back Half-Randy (Half-in “free” position) 3.575 b HpRa
Back Half-Randy 3.625 b HRa
Back 2½-Half 3.625 b RaH
Back Lay-Triple Full 3.70 b LtF
Back Triple Full-Lay 3.70 b tFL
Back Double Full-Double Full 3.950 b dFdF
6006.2.8 Triple Somersaults w/Twists
Front Full-Tuck-Tuck 3.70 f FPTkTk
Front Full-Full-Tuck 4.10 f FFTk
Back Lay-Half (position)-Half 3.50 b LHpH
Back Lay-Half-Half 3.550 b LHH
Back Half (position)-Tuck-Half 3.450 b HpTkH
Back Half-Tuck-Half 3.50 b HTkH
Back Full-Tuck-Tuck 3.450 b FTkTk
Back Lay-Full-Tuck 3.50 b LFTk
Back Lay-Tuck-Full 3.50 b LTkF
Back Lay-Lay-Full 3.550 b LLF
Back Half (position)-Half-Full 3.750 b HpHF
Back Half (position)-Full-Half 3.750 b HpFH
Back Full-Half (position)-Half 3.750 b FHH
Back Half-Half-Full 3.80 b HHF
Back Half-Full-Half 3.80 b HFH
Back Full-Half-Half 3.80 b FHH
Back Full-Full-Tuck 3.750 b FFTk
Back Full-Tuck-Full 3.750 b FTkF
Back Lay-Full-Full 3.80 b LFF
Back 1½-Tuck-Half 3.825 b RuTkH
Back Full-Full-Full 4.050 b FFF
Back 1½-Full-Half 4.10 b RuFH
Back Half (position)-Rudy-Full 4.10 b HpRuF
Back Half-Rudy-Full 4.10 b HRuF
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Back Full-double Full-Tuck 4.125 b FdFTk
Back 1½-Tuck-Rudy 4.150 b RuPRu
Back Half (position)-Randy-Tuck 4.175 b HRaP
Back Lay-double Full-Full 4.175 b LdFF
Back Half-Randy-Tuck 4.225 b HRaP
Back Half (position)-Randy-Lay 4.225 b HpRaL
Back Half-Randy-Lay 4.275 b HRaL
Back Full-double Full-Full 4.425 b FdFF
Back double Full-Full-Full 4.425 b dFFF
Back 1½-Rudy-Full 4.45 b RuRuF
Back Half (position)-Randy-Full 4.475 b HpRaF
Back Rudy-Full-Rudy 4.50 b RuFRu
Back double Full-Full-Full 4.525 b dFFF
Back Half-Randy-Full 4.525 b HRaF
Back Full-triple Full Tuck 4.60 b FtFT
Back Lay-triple Full-Full 4.650 b LtFF
Back Rudy-Randy-Full 4.825 bRuRaF
Back Full-double Full-double Full 4.90 b FdFdF
Back double Full-double Full-Full 4.90 b dFdFF
Back Full-triple Full-Full 4.90 b FtFF
Back Full-Full-double Full 5.0 b FFdF
6006.2.9 Quad Somersaults (with & without twists)
Back Lay-Tuck-Tuck-Tuck 3.850 b LTkTkTk
Back Lay-Tuck-Tuck-Full 4.150 b LTkTkF
Back Lay-Tuck-Full-Full 4.450 b LTkFF
Back Lay-Full-Full-Full 4.750 b LFFF
Back Full-Full-Full-Full 5.0 b FFFF
Back Half (position)-Rudy-Full-Full 5.025 b HpRuFF
Back Half-Rudy-Full-Full 5.075 b HRuFF
APPENDIX D
Moguls Degree of Diculty
The Moguls Degree of Diculty Chart will be available at U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
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Thank You
to our Corporate Partners for supporting
the athletes of U.S. Ski & Snowboard
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CONCUSSION CHECKLIST
Signs and Symptoms
Athletes who show or report one or more of the signs and symptoms listed below, or simply
say they just “don’t feel right” after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, may have a
concussion or more serious brain injury.
Action Plan
If you suspect that an athlete has a concussion
1. Remove the athlete from training and competition,
2. Provide athlete/family with U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s concussion information and
medical evaluation form which can be found at usskiandsnowboard.org/governance/
policies/concussion-policy,
3. Notify je[email protected] of suspected concussion,
4. The athlete will be placed on U.S. Ski & Snowboard medical hold until the completed
medical evaluation form is received with the signature of a medical professional who has
been trained in concussion management within the past three years.
More Information
cdc.gov/HeadsUp
Signs Observed by
Coaches / Ocials
Can’t recall events prior to or
after a hit or fall
Appears dazed or stunned
Forgets an instruction
Moves clumsily
Answers questions slowly
Loses consciousness
(even briey)
Shows mood, behavior, or
personality changes
Symptoms Reported by
Athlete
Headache or "pressure" in head
Nausea or vomiting
Balance problems or dizziness
Double or blurry vision
Bothered by light or noise
Feeling sluggish, hazy,
foggy or groggy
Confusion, or concentration
or memory problems
Just not “feeling right”
or feeling down
