2011-2012 alpine rule changes & precisions

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2011-2012

ALPINE RULE CHANGES

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Rules Process1. Proposals come :

a) Out of Committee – Out of Sub-Committee

b) Out of Working Group

c) From NSA

2. Proposals must be written (template form FIS Web)

3. Approved by NSA submitting

4. Submitted in time to be included in Agenda

5. Discussed by Sub-Committee AT SPRING MEETING

6. Voted on or other recommendations

7. Sent to Alpine executive Board

8. Sent to Alpine Committee

9. Sent to CouncilCanadian Snowsports Association

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Rules Process

Spring Meeting reserved for Rule Changes.

Proposals circulated in advance to relevant Sub-Committees.

Precisions for SH

Fall Meeting – Precisions only where necessary/emergency

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ALPINE RULES

• The current Printed Alpine ICR is 2008

• No FIS Printing until June 2012

• Web Version contains all changes to PortoRoz – June 2011

• Very limited Precisions

• Fall changes to be confirmed by Council Nov 7th

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ICR Spring Meeting

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Southern Hemisphere Precisions

Included in Web based ICR July 2011

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Current ICR

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ICR 203 – Changes in Licence Transfer Strict Council Review – Spring only Personal Association with new Country Residency Passport Written reasons for requested change

ICR 607.3 – New Age Grouping U14 – (K1) U16 – (K2) U18 – (Junior 1) U21 – (Junior 2)

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ICR 701.1.1/2 – DH in Two RunsFIS Races – Men & Women – 350 to 450 m

ICR 701.1.3 – 2 Run ENL races 300 – 400m

ICR 702.2 &702.3 – Changes to description of character of DH – Control of Speed, Natural surfaces etc

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ICR 1210 – New Section Team/Parallel

ICR 1212 – New Section Nations Team

ICR 1220 – New Section for Parallel Event

Added to fit actual practice and to permit use at all levels

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PRECISIONSAthlete input into Jury

205 Competitors have the right under the athletes declaration to inform the Jury of safety concerns they may have regarding training, warm-up or competition courses.

Actual process under development but at WC Athletes Commission will designate a person from top 15 on start list who will be spokesperson.

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ICR 221.6 Medical Services

Deletes reference to “Rules”

Recognizes variable geography, location, regulations

Chief of medical to advise TD of any issue preventing primary medical plan from implementation.

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606.1 Bibs must conform to FIS Advertising Rules and Specs – all detail taken out of ICR

690 Gate Panels• Reference to “Flags” changed to Panels• Must meet FIS Specifications for Gate Panels• New Specification effective November 2012• WC will meet new Specification

701.3.2 DH panels 0.75 X 0.50 (Nov 2012)19

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Childrens Vertical – season 2012-2013801.1.3 – U14 and U16 – Max 160m

801.2.4 – U14 and U16 – 32% to 38% +/- 3 Dir Chgs

901.1.4 – U14 and U16 – Max 350m. U16 must be 2 Run

901.2.4 – Children 13% - 17% of vertical

1001.1.3 – Minimum – 250m – Max 450m

1001.3.4 – SG Direction Changes Min 8% - Max 12%

Athlete Representative to be added to Alpine Executive Board

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SANCTIONS & APPEALS

Only 1 Alpine appeal in past 3 years.

WC 2010-2011 Are Sweden

Dispute between Athlete and Jury

Large Monetary Fine

Went to Alpine Appeals Board

Went to FIS Court

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FUTURE PROPOSALS1.NO STEPPING BACK IN GS/SG/DH

Safety Issue re definition for full stop Issue re Impact on lower levels

2.Establish deadline for entries• Effects on quotas• Fairness to roc• Emulate COC/WC with fixed deadlines• Prevent manipulation of entry. Double entry

3.Track Speed – correct measurement22

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FUTURE PROPOSALS - Athletes4. Helmet – Create New Spec – Better G-Force

over 300g (Current is 200g – WC 250g)

5. Slower Race Suits – Tests this season with new fabrics. Standard Manufacturer

6. Cut Proof Underwear – Test this season

7. Dianese – Creation of safety vest – airbag technology – tests this season

8. Adjustments to Course Setting Rules – DH/SG/GS – Coaches WG

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CLASSIFICATIONS

2011- 2OI2

RULES OF FIS POINTS

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Classifications3.1 Evaluation 2nd week end of Nov to April 30

(Exception ENL)

4.2.1 Base Points published mid June

4.2.1.1 – Average of best 2 results in each event during past season will be used for Base List

4.2.1.2 to 4.2.1.7 – Details for calculation, one result only, injured status, protection and correction values

4.2.2 – Normal List – List 1 July 1 based upon BL

4.6.1 – Registration – Injury Protection

Maximum FIS Points Level – 999.99

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TD Reporting

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Electronic Results go to: alpineresults@fisski.ch

These are in xml format

TD Report Electronic on line

Email Results in pdf format go to luessy@fisski.ch

Pdf files are only:• Official Results, includes 1st run start list• TD Report signed (unless submitted on line)• TTR plus if needed Injury Report/Sanctions

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WORLD CUP

3.9 – All entries MUST BE via on-line registration

ROC CANNOT accept anyother form

6.0 – Prize Money via Electronic Transfer

9.1.2.1 Protection for injured racers returning – ability to start after 30th under certain conditions.

COCCanada USA quota – 50 in each Technical Race

Maximum Quota – 100

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EQUIPEMENT

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EQUIPMENT

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EQUIPMENT6. For World Cup speed events (DH/Super G), the helmets

must fulfil the following specific additional requirement: the maximum deceleration measured during the impact established based on the test described in the norm EN1077 Class A must be equal or lower to 230g (NB: according to standard EN 1077 Class A: equal or lower to 250g). The helmet must bear a specific label / marking of minimum 1sqcm applied by the manufacturer on the outside shell and stating “DH/SG” confirming that such requirement is fullfilled.

Penalty – No Start

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EQUIPMENT

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EQUIPMENT

The work of the FIS Equipment Group will continue to examine other “Driving Factors”identified as injury causes:

1. Stand height – DH

2. Binding Release Mechanisms

3. Boot stiffness

4. Equipement Set-up

5. Course/Snow Conditions6. Course Setting – Fore-Runners

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INSURANCE

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QUESTIONS

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