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th June 2015

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Short Summary FIS Council Meeting 7th June 2015, Varna (BUL) Dear Mr. President, Dear Ski friends, In accordance with art. 32.2 of the FIS Statutes we have pleasure in sending you the Short Summary of the most important decisions from the FIS Council Meeting, 7th June 2015 in Varna (BUL). 1. Members present

The following Council Members were present at the meeting in Varna, Bulgaria on 7th June 2015: President Gian Franco Kasper, Vice-Presidents Sung-Won Lee, Dexter Paine and Sverre Seeberg, Members Mats Årjes, Andrey Bokarev, Dean Gosper, Alfons Hörmann, Roman Kumpost, Aki Murasato, Flavio Roda, Eduardo Roldan, Peter Schroecksnadel, Patrick Smith, Martti Uusitalo, Michel Vion, Athletes Commission Member Mike Janyk and Secretary General Sarah Lewis. Excused: Vice-President Janez Kocijancic

2. Minutes from the Council Meeting in Oberhofen (SUI), November 2014 The minutes from the Council Meeting in Oberhofen (SUI) on 18th November 2014 were approved.

Short Summary FIS Council Meeting, Varna (BUL) June 2015 - 2 -

3. The FIS World Championships 3.1 Report on the 2015 FIS World Championships

The Council received reports from the respective Council Members and expressed its sincere thanks to the Organising Committees and the National Ski Associations for the organisation of the respective FIS World Championships which successfully took place last winter:

FIS Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard World Championships 2015, Kreischberg/Murau (AUT), 16th to 25th January: Council Member Peter Schröcksnadel

FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2015, Vail/Beaver Creek (USA), 3rd to 15th February: Vice-President Dexter Paine

FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2015, Falun (SWE), 18th February to 1st March: Council Member Mats Årjes

3.2 Report on future FIS World Championships The Council Members and representatives on behalf of the respective National Ski Associations reported on the following upcoming events and provided written reports from the Organising Committees:

FIS Skiflying World Championships 2016, Kulm/Bad Mitterndorf (AUT), 15th - 17th January: Council Member Peter Schröcksnadel

FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2017, St. Moritz (SUI), 6th - 19th February: President Gian Franco Kasper

FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2017, Lahti (FIN), 22nd February - 5th March: Council Member Martti Uusitalo

FIS Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard World Championships 2017, Sierra Nevada (SPA), 5th - 19th March: Council Member Eduardo Roldan

FIS Skiflying World Championships 2018, Oberstdorf (GER), 18th - 21st January, Council Member Alfons Hörmann

FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships 2019, Park City (USA): 1st - 10th February: Vice-President Dexter Paine

FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2019, Åre (SWE): 5th - 17th February 2019: Council Member Mats Årjes

FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2019, Seefeld (AUT): 19th February - 3rd March 2019: Council Member Peter Schröcksnadel

The Council acknowledged the reports and that all the various preparations appear to be going according to schedule and approved the following competition programmes for the FIS World Ski Championships in 2017 with the Nordic Events in Lahti (FIN) and Alpine Events in St. Moritz (SUI).


The programme for the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships 2017, Sierra Nevada (SPA), 5th - 19th March will be submitted at the next Council Meeting in November 2015. Programme FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Lahti (FIN), 22nd February - 5th March 2017 Date Cross-Country Ski Jumping Nordic Combined

Wednesday, 22nd

February

Qualification

Ladies 5 km C

Men 10 km C

Opening Ceremony

Thursday, 23rd

February

Ladies & Men Sprint F Qualification

Final

Ladies HS 100 Qualification

Friday, 24th

February Men HS 100

Qualification

Ladies HS 100

Final

Individual Gundersen

HS 100

10 km

Saturday, 25th

February Ladies’ Skiathlon

(7.5 km C + 7.5 km F)

Men’s Skiathlon

(15 km C + 15 km F)

Men HS 100

Final

Sunday, 26th

February Ladies’ + Men’s Team Sprint C

Qualification

Final

Mixed Team HS 100 Team HS 100

Team 4 x 5 km

Monday, 27th

February Reserve Day

Tuesday, 28th

February Interval Start

Ladies’ 10 km C

Wednesday, 1st

March Interval Start

Men’s 15 km C

HS 130 Men Qualification

Individual Gundersen

HS 130

10 km

Thursday, 2nd

March

Ladies’ Relay

4x5 km C + F

HS 130 Men

Final

Friday, 3rd

March Men’s Relay

4x10 km C + F

Team Sprint

HS 130

2 x 7.5 km

Saturday, 4th

March Ladies’ 30 km F

Mass Start

Team Men HS 130

Sunday, 5th

March Men 50 km F

Mass Start

Closing Ceremony


Programme FIS Alpine World Ski Championships St. Moritz (SUI), 6th - 19th February 2017

Date Men Ladies

Monday, 6th February Opening Ceremony

Tuesday, 7th February Super-G

Wed, 8th February Super-G DH Training

Thursday, 9th February DH Training DH Training

Friday, 10th February DH Training Alpine Combined

Saturday, 11th February Downhill DH Training

Sunday, 12th February DH Training Downhill

Monday, 13th February Alpine Combined

Tuesday, 14th February Nations Team Event

Wednesday, 15th February Qualification GS

Thursday, 16th February Qualification GS Giant Slalom

Friday, 17th February Giant Slalom Qualification SL

Saturday, 18th February Qualification SL Slalom

Sunday, 19th February Slalom

Closing Ceremonies

3.3 Candidates for future FIS World Championships The Council acknowledged receipt of the following applications for future FIS World Championships, all of which were submitted by 1st May 2015 according to the regulations, with the registration fee and guarantee for training days. Presentations to the FIS Council during the FIS Congress week in Cancun (MEX) will take place on Tuesday 7th June 2016 in accordance with the procedures established, with the election by the Council taking place on Thursday 9th June 2016. 2020 Skiflying Planica, SLO 2021 Nordic Events Oberstdorf, GER Planica, SLO Trondheim, NOR Alpine Events Cortina d’Ampezzo, ITA


Freestyle Skiing/Snowboard Events At the time of completing the Comments on the Agenda, no candidacies had been submitted. The Council therefore decided to set a new deadline of 1st October 2015 for Freestyle Skiing/Snowboard applications.

3.4 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships - Qualification and 2nd run starters On proposal of the Alpine Committee in Barcelona 2014, the Council approved adaptations to the Rules for the Qualification System for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. In Varna, the Council approved the proposal of Alpine Committee to withdraw the above-mentioned proposal and instead introduce qualification races in giant slalom and slalom for ladies in St. Moritz 2017, in addition to the men, in order to limit the number of athletes starting in the final race to 100. In Vail the qualification races were very successful and were really embraced by the Organising Committee. They served as own World Championships for the Developing Nations and created positive outcomes for the athletes and National Ski Associations. The discussion in regard to the number of athletes starting in the 2nd run with 60 athletes as is presently the case at the World Championships since 2011, or 30 as in World Cup, is a separate discussion to the qualification for the Championships and the quotas. Any change to the current model of the top 60 participating in the 2nd run would have to be decided by the FIS Congress.

4. The FIS Junior World Championships

4.1 Reports FIS Junior World Championships 2015

The Council Members from the respective National Ski Associations and/or representatives reported on the following concluded events:

FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships 2015, Almaty (KAZ): 1st to 8th February: Council Member Andrey Bokarev and Council Representative Roman Kumpost

FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships 2015, Hafjell (NOR), 6th to 13th March: Vice-President Sverre Seeberg

FIS Snowboard Junior World Championships 2015, Yabuli (CHN), 9th to 16th March: Vice-President Sung-Won Lee on behalf of the Chinese Ski Association.

FIS Freestyle Junior World Ski Championships 2015, Valmalenco (ITA), 22nd March to 2nd April: Council Member Flavio Roda

The Council acknowledged the reports on each of the Championships and thanked the Organising Committees and their National Ski Associations for excellent events.


4.2 Future FIS Junior World Championships The Council Members from and on behalf of the respective National Ski Associations reported on the following upcoming events:

FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships 2016 in Sochi (RUS), 24th February - 5th March: Council Member Andrey Bokarev

FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships 2016 in Rasnov (ROU), 22nd - 28th February: Secretary General Sarah Lewis on behalf of the Romanian Ski Association On proposal of the Romanian Ski Association, supported by the Ski Jumping Committee, the Council approved the inclusion of the Ski Jumping mixed team competition to the programme in exchange for the ladies team competition.

FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships 2017 in Åre (SWE): Council Member Mats Årjes

FIS Snowboard Junior World Championships 2017 in Klinovec (CZE): Council Member Roman Kumpost

4.3 Candidates for future FIS Junior World Championships The Council appointed the following new Organisers: - Park City (USA) as Organiser of the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski

Championships and U23 CC in 2017

- Dizin (IRA) as Organiser of the FIS Grass Ski Junior World Championships 2016

- Les Contamines (FRA) as Organiser of the FIS Telemark Junior World Championships, 29th January - 2nd February 2016

- Val di Fassa (ITA) and Davos (SUI) as Organiser of the FIS Alpine Junior World Championships in 2018 and 2019. Both candidates will undergo an inspection by the FIS Coordinators during summer 2015, since the downhill courses are not yet completed and thereafter a decision will be taken which Organiser will be in 2018 and 2019.

5. The International Olympic Committee / Olympic Winter Games FIS President Gian Franco Kasper reported on the activities of the International Olympic Committee. He informed about the IOC decisions relating to Olympic Agenda 2020 that are of concern to FIS, namely Reducing the Costs for the Olympic Games, the Bidding Process and especially changing from a Sport to an Event based programme. The IOC Executive Board will decide about the programme for the Olympic Programme for 2018 at its’ meeting on 8th June 2015. The IOC has notified FIS it is positive for the inclusion of the Alpine Skiing nations team event and it would also like to add Freestyle and Snowboard big air following the success of slopestyle in Sochi 2014. However in view of the Olympic Agenda 2022 decision to have a maximum


number of events of 100 on the programme of the Winter Games, it may decide to remove the Snowboard parallel giant slalom to make way for big air (the Snowboard parallel slalom was added specifically for Sochi 2014 on request of the host nation). The Council expressed its’ opinion that the removal of events less than three years before the Games is far too late. Whilst the inclusion of new events is welcomed, Snowboard parallel is the basis of the sport in many nations. Furthermore, the Council gave FIS President Gian Franco Kasper the authority to address this serious concern to the leadership of the IOC. The Council agreed that it is necessary for each of the disciplines and events to look carefully at the formats, presentation and participation for each of the events in order that they are attractive not only for the afficianados of the sport, but newcomers. The IOC has already made steps to implement a number of Recommendations that were part approved as part of Olympic Agenda 2020 in December 2014 as follows: - The introduction of an Invitation Phase in the bidding process as from 15 January

2015. (Recommendation 1)

- The Evaluation Commission for the Olympic Winter Games 2022 is assessing key opportunities and risks. (Recommendation 2)

- Measures to reduce the costs of bidding already applied to the 2022 bidding process. (Recommendation 3)

- Savings of USD 1 billion in the Tokyo revised budget with three venue changes making the Olympic Games in Tokyo more sustainable and more feasible. (Recommendation 4)

- The procedures for the proposal of the Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 concerning the addition of one or several events have been established and the timeline has been set for 15 September 2015. (Recommendation 10)

- The role of the International Sports Federations for the delivery of the Olympic competitions has been enhanced already for the Olympic Games from 2016 on. (Recommendation 13)

- The IOC has already included non-discrimination on sexual orientation in the 6th Fundamental Principle of Olympism. (Recommendation 14)

- The IOC has set a special fund of USD 20 million with regard to better protection of the clean athletes. Three projects supporting innovative research have already been approved for funding out of the USD 10 million portion created for this purpose. Twelve governments have promised to contribute an additional USD 5.9 million. A prevention programme for the fight against match fixing and related corruption is under way in cooperation with INTERPOL and financed out of the other USD 10 million portion by the IOC. (Recommendation 16)

- Organisation of the International Forum for Sports Integrity (IFSI) on 13 April 2015 with the participation of governments, INTERPOL, Europol, EU Council of Europe, UN agencies, sports betting entities, Olympic stakeholders and others. (Recommendation 16)

- Approval of the organisational and management structure of the Olympic Channel with the creation of the Olympic Channel Services (OCS) S.A. in


Switzerland with a funding capital of CHF 1 million. Hiring of key management positions on the channel is underway. (Recommendation 19)

- The IOC has started close cooperation with NGOs. Meetings have been taken place and contacts have been made with different organisations including: The International Trade Union Confederation, Transparency International, Human Rights Watch, The Committee to Protect Journalists (Recommendation 20)

- Meetings have been held with UNESCO and a new UNESCO charter on Physical Education and Physical Activity and Sport is under way stressing the importance of physical activity in sport and education. (Recommendation 22)

- A summit with the TOP Partners has been held in order to integrate them into “Olympism in Action” programmes and the Olympic Channel. (Recommendation 33). Furthermore the meeting advanced the engagement of the TOP partners with the National Olympic Committees. (Recommendation 35)

- The first IOC “Olympism in Action” Congress will take place in 2017 in Lima, Peru. (Recommendation 39)

- The IOC is addressing the issues of good governance, transparency and compliance by having all the regulations and positions in place with a Chief Internal Audit Officer, an Audit Committee separated from the Finance Commission and appointing the position of Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. (Recommendation 31)

- In addition the Ethics Commission has reviewed its Code of Ethics according to the Olympic Agenda 2020 (Recommendation 32) and communicated the indemnity policy for IOC Members. (Recommendation 29)

Other decisions taken by the IOC Executive Board since December 2014 have included:

- The Organising Committee for the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 generated

an operational surplus of RUB 3.25 billion (approximately USD 50 million) from the staging of the Games. In total, the IOC contributed USD 833 million to support the Sochi Games, an increase of USD 83 million over previous estimates. The IOC had already decided to transfer its 20 per cent share of this total (RUB 650 million/USD10 million) to the Russian Olympic Committee for use in the development of sport, the Olympic Channel and an Olympic Museum in Russia.

- Changes to Rule 40 and Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter, both of which will be presented to the next IOC Session this July in Kuala Lumpur for final approval. For the application of Rule 40, the IOC would allow generic (non-Olympic) advertising during the period of the Games. The change to Rule 50 would increase the maximum size of a manufacturer’s identification while respecting the clean field of play to prevent conspicuous advertising.

- In its commitment to strengthen the support to athletes, a mourning place within the Olympic Village will be established during the period of the Games in order to allow athletes to gather and pay tribute to people who passed away. It was also decided to devote a moment during the Closing Ceremony to remember the ones who died in the context of the Games.

http://www.olympic.org/sochi-2014-winter-olympics

http://www.olympic.org/russian-federation

http://www.olympic.org/museum


- Provisional recognition was granted to the International Olympic Collectors Association (AICO) with the aim of encouraging philately, numismatics and the collection of quality Olympic memorabilia linked to the historical and cultural aspects of the Olympic Movement. It is expected that this recognition by the IOC will help to drive the international expansion of the organisation.

5.1 Youth Olympic Winter Games 2016 in Lillehammer

The fourth IOC Coordination Commission for the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer (NOR) 2016 took place on 27th and 28th April 2015. On proposal of the Lillehammer Youth Olympic Organising Committee (LYOCOG) the IOC has confirmed that the halfpipe events will be held at the existing venue in Oslo to reduce costs in line with Olympic Agenda 2020 and reinforce the legacy of a venue built two years ago. This facility was already used for the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships in 2013. Last season, the 2015 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Hafjell successfully served as a main preparation event for the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer. In agreement with LYOCOG, by 30th June 2015 FIS will communicate the allocated quota places earned during the FIS Junior World Championships in 2015 to the NOCs/NSAs and open the online system for registration of participation interest for NOCs/NSAs who have not been allocated quota places through the first level of qualification. On 11th January 2016, the YOG quota allocation lists and YOG FIS points lists will be published and communicated to the NOCs/NSAs. For further details please see the link on the FIS Website: http://www.fis-ski.com/inside-fis/document-library/olympics/ Candidates Winter Youth Olympic Games 2020 There are two candidates for the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2022, Lausanne (SUI) and Rasnov (ROU). The IOC Evaluation Commission has reviewed both applications during the past winter season and the election of the host city will take place during the IOC Session at the end of July 2015.

5.2 Olympic Winter Games 2018 in Pyeongchang The 4th IOC Coordination Commission for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 took place from 17th - 19th March 2015. In February 2015, the IOC Executive Board and Organisers of the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 (POCOG) established an Integration Working Group to speed up decision-making processes and improve integration between all stakeholders. The working group involves experts from the IOC Olympic Games management, the leadership of PyeongChang 2018, the International Federations, the Korean Government Minister of Culture and the President of the Province of Gangwon. FIS President Gian Franco Kasper is representing the International Sports Federations in the Integration Working Group. Next winter, the first official Test Events are scheduled with a FIS Alpine World Cup men’s downhill and super G and a FIS Freestyle and Snowboard World Cup in ski- and snowboard cross and slopeslope in February 2016.

http://www.olympic.org/pyeongchang-2018-winter-olympics


Construction work is progressing in both venues, Jeongsong (Alpine speed events) and Phoenix Park (Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard). Additionally the appointment of experts to work for the Organising Committee is being resolved, which is essential in the short-term for the FIS World Cup events in 2016, as well as the technical and operational preparations for the Games in 2018.

5.3 Candidates for the Olympic Winter Games in 2022 There are two Candidate Cities for the Olympic Winter Games in 2022: Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Beijing (China). During February and March, the IOC Evaluation Commission undertook its’ site inspections of both candidates: - Almaty’s legacy plans centre on providing the conditions to enable the city

to become a sports, tourism and convention hub in Central Asia. - Beijing is seeking to provide an extended legacy for venues built for the

Olympic Games 2008. It wants to create a winter sports centre for China and use the Winter Games to act as a catalyst for the further development of the tourism and winter sports industry.

On recommendation of the IOC Evaluation Commission, Almaty adapted some of the venues, notably for Alpine Skiing and Freestyle Skiing-Snowboard. These changes were carried out in agreement with the FIS experts. The report of the IOC Evaluation Commission was published in early June and the Candidate Cities will present their plans to the IOC Members and International Winter Sports Federations in Lausanne on 9th and 10th June. The election of the Host City will take place on 31st July 2015 in Kuala Lumpa (MAL).

6. AIOWF The General Assembly of the Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations (AIOWF) took place in Sochi (RUS) on 21st April 2015 in conjunction with the SportAccord Convention. The following day, the annual meeting between AIOWF and ASOIF (the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations) was organised to exchange information on matters of common interest. The main items discussed included updating the AIOWF Statutes, reports from PyeongChang 2018, WADA and the IOC Sports Department, the Olympic Channel, as well as reports from the AIOWF members participating in various Commissions. The annual meeting with AIOWF and the IOC Executive Board will take place in Lausanne on 10th June 2015.

7. SportAccord The 48th SportAccord General Assembly took place from 19th - 23rd April 2015 in Sochi (RUS) during the SportAccord Convention “World Sport and Business Summit”. It still included the General Assemblies of AIOWF, ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International Federations), ARIFS (Association of Recognised International Federations, alongside a conference and exhibition.


On the first day, the General Assembly of SportAccord began with the SportAccord President Marius Vizer accusing the IOC of trying to block projects he has tried to introduce including the SportAccord strategy in its mission to identify and organise Conventions and multi-sport games, while claiming that Agenda 2020 had brought hardly any benefit to sport. He accused the IOC of lacking transparency and the IOC system as being expired, outdated, wrong and unfair. Thereafter there was a strong reaction from many International Sport Federations and the Associations of the Summer and Winter Federations, suspending relations to SportAccord and some even withdrawing from the organisation. The Organiser of the SportAccord Combat Games also stepped back. The situation escalated to the extent that Marius Vizer resigned his position as President of SportAccord on 31st May 2015. In accordance with the SportAccord statutes, the Senior Vice President who is FIS President Gian Franco Kasper assumes responsibility. On 8th June, a SportAccord Council Meeting will take place and the process for organisation of an Extraordinary General Assembly to elect a new President will be decided. FIS President Gian Franco Kasper informed that he will not stand as a candidate.

8. Financial Matters 8.1 Report of the Finance Commission

FIS Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Commission, Sverre Seeberg reported on the financial matters of the International Ski Federation, including the status of the accounts. The annual external audit of the 2014 accounts took place during the first week in March 2015, and the internal audit by the elected auditors Stane Valant (SLO) and Elio Grigoletto (ITA) together with a representative of the professional auditors took place on 8th May. The internal audit was carried out for the first time on an annual basis. Chairman of the Finance Commission, Sverre Seeberg reported that there were no surprises in the 2014 accounts. The budget is for the two-year 2014-2015 period and therefore the figures for one year are 50% of the total and not specific to when the income is received in either year. The FIS World Championships are booked in the year of the event, which means 2015 for the majority of the income (Ski Flying World Championships took place in 2014). The outcome of the income and expenditure is in line with previous years with modest savings. There was a gain on the financial side of CHF 4 million, but this was before 15th January 2015. In the first 3 months of 2015, FIS made a loss on the securities mainly due to exchange rate situation when the Swiss National Bank decided to remove the fixed exchange rate of 1.20 between the Swiss Franc and Euro on 15th January. In addition FIS received $3.2 million less revenue from the IOC for the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi 2014 which was in fact CHF 7 million less due to the difference in the exchange rate between the US$ and the Swiss Franc compared to the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver 2010. The income from the IOC will decrease in future due to the Olympic Agenda 2020 where the IOC is directly investing in projects for the benefit of sport, such as the Olympic TV Channel.


8.2 Requests for financial support from the Technical Committees The Council approved proposals for financial support from the Committees for technical courses and activities for Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Snowboard, Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding joint activities, Speed Skiing and Telemark. Injury Collection Database and University of Innsbruck Research Partner The FIS Injury Surveillance System (ISS) Steering Committee requested the installation of an online system for the collection of injury data, especially in connection with injury status. Based on the feedback of the Legal Committee, the Council decided to table the proposal until the protocol is established and to clarify the following issues in detail: owner of the system vs licensing, reporting structure, accessibility and responsibilities of the different users of the system (athlete, doctor, NSA, research partners and FIS). Furthermore, the Council Members agreed that a system must accommodate the collection of injury data from all FIS disciplines, notably Ski Jumping, Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard. The different available systems on the market need to be evaluated before a decision is taken. The Council acknowledged the work undertaken by the University of Innsbruck with injury statistics for Alpine Skiing in Austria and will consider its request to be appointed a research partner for establishing international statistics in Alpine Skiing after a system is in place. Investigation of the need for new specifications of competition helmets The Working Group Alpine Equipment together with the FIS ISS Steering Committee submitted a project proposal from the research centres of KTH Stockholm (SWE) and the University of British Columbia, Vancouver (CAN) on investigating how to best specify the test regulations for ski competition helmets. The Council tabled the proposal requesting EUR 60'000 over a period of three years due to the fact the research should be undertaken by the helmet manufacturers in the context of their certification, as well as potential liability issues for FIS.

8.3 Financial Support for the National Ski Associations FIS President Gian Franco Kasper summarised the background to the financial support paid to National Ski Associations in the past. Originally the Organiser received 60% of television income for the FIS World Championships (Alpine and Nordic) and 40% went to FIS. As total amounts from the rights increased, it was agreed to use 10% from the FIS share to support the National Ski Associations with their expenses to attend the Championships. When the level of income for the LOC generated by the television and marketing rights increased significantly in the late 1990s, the obligations were therefore adapted so the LOC had to the cover accommodation for the qualified athletes. Consequently, the costs for participation at the FIS Alpine and Nordic World Championships decreased dramatically for the National Ski Associations.


The current system involves paying shares per athlete participating at the FIS Alpine and Nordic World Championships, but it has shown that this is not necessarily a reflection of a National Ski Association’s activity within FIS. On proposal of the Finance Commission the FIS Council agreed to come up with a system that takes the activity of the NSA in organising competitions, as well as having active athletes into consideration. The principles of the system need to be defined and transparent and comprise the following elements: - Basic Share - Active registered athletes male and female in each FIS discipline (on the

Olympic programme) - Participants at the FIS Alpine and Nordic World Ski Championships - The organisation of FIS calendar events in each FIS discipline On proposal of FIS President Gian Franco Kasper, the Council decided to prepare a proposal for the Congress for the Council Meeting in the autumn to include in the Congress book and communicate to all National Ski Association.

8.4 Report on the FIS Development Programme The FIS Development Programme (FDP) Working Group met during the FIS Calendar Conference on Saturday 6th June in Varna. The end of season report was sent in April 2015 to the FDP Working Group together with the 2014 accounts and preliminary draft budget for 2015. Council Member Alfons Hoermann, Chairman of the FIS Development Programme Working Group reported that during the winter season training camps took place for Alpine Skiing in Austria, the Nordic disciplines in Val di Fiemme and Freestyle Ski and Snowboard in Kreischberg (AUT) immediately after the World Championships. The FIS Development Programme 2014 was carried out in accordance with the budget. The FDP Working Group submitted the programme of activities planned for 2015 to the Council, including training camps for Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, joint Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard, Leader’s Seminar, SES European competitions and activities, a South America training camp, Asian junior competitions and training camp. The Leaders Seminar will take place in Vilnius (LTU) from 11th - 13th September 2015. The FIS Development Programme Working Group will meet next time during the FIS Technical Committee Meetings in Zurich in October 2015.

8.4.1 FIS Solidarity Applications A number of applications to FIS Solidarity were submitted. The support is primarily focused on activities supporting the education of coaches in their own nation through sending an expert to a national or regional group course to educate coaches, or to arrange a coach workshop locally. On proposal of the FIS Finance Commission, the Council decided to support projects and requests for assistance that conform with the criteria for FIS Solidarity applications from the National Ski Associations of Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Marocco, Ukraine and Argentina.

8.5 Marc Hodler Foundation


Chairman of the Marc Hodler Foundation Janez Kocijancic provided a report that the accounts are in line with the budget and projects are on track. The 2014 accounts of the Marc Hodler Foundation were audited by Wistag in early March. During the last annual meeting the Marc Hodler Foundation Board of Trustees in November 2014, it agreed on updated goals of the Foundation in order that the objectives defined in the statutes to undertake initiatives are met. These have now been published on the FIS Website together with an application form. The next meeting of the patronage board will take place in conjunction with the FIS Council Meeting in November 2015.

8.6 FIS Marketing AG The Council acknowledged the report submitted by Christian Pirzer, CEO of FIS Marketing AG and the status of various projects since the FIS Council Meeting in November 2014 in Oberhofen. Vice President Sverre Seeberg, and board member of FIS Marketing AG reported that the 13th supervisory board meeting of the company took place in mid-May. The 2014/2015 season went according to plan and FIS Marketing AG is expected to end the business year with a profit of EUR 1.5m as forecast. Christian Pirzer had made presentations to the Technical Committees in Varna with information about the television viewing figures. The research shows declining interest in some markets and he stated from a marketing perspective that it is essential for the disciplines to consider the presentation and formats of their events so that they appeal not only to the afficianados but also new followers.

8.7 FIS Travel Service AG The Council acknowledged the report from President Gian Franco Kasper in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of FIS Travel Service. The general assembly of FIS Travel Service took place on 5th May 2015. Last season’s business mainly revolved around the FIS World Cup circuits and FIS World Championships 2015 in Vail/Beaver Creek and Falun. The FIS Calender Conference in Varna (BUL) has seen more than 760 persons registered at the International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites and nearby Hotel Admiral and Arabella in Varna.

9. Marketing, Public Relations and Special Projects At the Meeting in Varna, the Council acknowledged the new sponsor and partner contracts. The following report shows the latest status per end April 2015: FIS World Cup Title / Presenting Sponsors Nordic Disciplines presenting sponsor “Viessmann” signed to 2017/2018 Cross-Country World Cup Sponsors: “Audi” signed to 2017/2018 “Craft/New Wave” signed to 2015/2016, prolongation under negotiation


“Helvetia” signed to 2016/2017 with revised package under negotiation Men’s Ski Jumping World Cup Sponsor: “Audi” signed to 2017/2018 Ladies Ski Jumping World Cup Sponsor: “OMV” signed to 2016/2017 Nordic Combined World Cup Sponsor: “Audi” signed to 2017/2018 Alpine Ski World Cup title sponsor “Audi” signed to 2017/2018 Freestyle Ski Cross World Cup title sponsor “Audi” signed to 2015/2016, extension until 2018 under negotiation Freestyle Skiing World Cup: open Snowboard World Cup: open FIS partners FIS official cars "Audi" signed to 2017/2018 FIS clothing partners “Halti” signed to 2017/2018 for Alpine, FIS Council and FIS (non-technical staff) “adidas” signed to 2017/2018 for Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined “adidas” signed to 2017/2018 for Cross-Country (except Tour de Ski) “Tenson” agreed to 2015/2016 for Freestyle Skiing/Snowboard Logistic Partner “Conceptum” signed to 2015 FIS World Cup trophies/medals "Joska" signed to 2015/2016 Cableways "Doppelmayr/Garaventa" signed to 2015/2016 Video walls FIS Alpine Ski World Cup and FIS Freestyle Ski Cross “Faber Audiovisuals” signed to 2016/2017 Snowmaking Service "Sufag" signed to 2017/2018 Temporary infrastructure “Nüssli” signed to 2015/2016 Telecommunications “Tele Comm Sportservice” has been taken over by Riedel. Extension of the agreement is under negotiation with Riedel Service Provider course preparation Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard “Prinoth” agreed to 2015/2016 Service Provider for snow groomers Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard


“Kässbohrer” signed to 2015/2016 Service Provider halfpipe grinder Snowboard “Zaugg” under negotiation Snowboard Materials “Liski” signed to 2015/2016 Data and timing sponsors and service providers of FIS World Cups Data Sponsor Ski Jumping men and Nordic Combined “Konica Minolta” signed to 2015/2016, prolongation under negotiation Timing Sponsor Cross-Country “Polar” signed to 2017/2018 Data Sponsor Ski Jumping Ladies: under negotiation Data and timing service Cross-Country, Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined “ST Sportservice/Swiss Timing” under negotiation to 2017/2018 Data and timing partner and service/sponsor Alpine World Cup “Longines” with service by “Swiss Timing” signed to 2021/2022 Data and timing service FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup “Global-Sportservice” agreed to 2015/2016 Data and timing service FIS Snowboard World Cup ”Swiss Timing” agreed to 2015/2016 under negotiation 9.1 “Bring Children to the Snow”

The Council approved the latest update report on the activities of the Bring Children to the Snow Campaign: Bring Children to the Snow - General

The winter 2014/2015 has seen the largest-ever growth in the Bring Children to the Snow campaign. 645 World Snow Day events and 485 SnowKidz events took place.

The first phase of the Audi partnership is now complete. Over 186,000 items of equipment were distributed to Organisers in 32 countries. New activities are being planned for next season.

To date a total of 2,838 Bring Children to the Snow events have taken place with over 1.8 million participants.

The global children’s lift ticket report will be updated every three years as changes in prices will be more evident over the course of three years vs. annually.

This summer, Bring Children to the Snow will focus on the following areas: - Establishing a partnership with a company representing the retailers of

the snow sports industry - Continued work with the European Sporting Goods Federation to

provide a clear offer to Organisers from the ski equipment manufacturers

- New information package with best practices for National Ski Associations to start Bring Children to the Snow programmes


World Snow Day

The 4th edition of World Snow Day took place on 19th January. 645 events in 45 countries provided over 591,000 children with a chance to explore, enjoy and experience snow sports.

Highlights included The Apen Bakke where free lift passes were offered all over Norway for World Snow Day, a coordinated World Snow Day by the Chinese Ski Association with 15 locations throughout the country, World Snow Day throughout Russia, Canada-wide World Snow Day with 36 events, Latvia World Snow Day with 113 locations, World Snow Day in Sweden with 22 locations, Austrian school initiative with 127 participating resorts, World Snow Day in Peru plus many more.

The European Broadcasting Union and Infront Sports and Media agreed to three year partnerships for World Snow Day to promote the campaign.

This summer World Snow Day will focus on: - Implementation of the first World Snow Day Awards - Creation of two new event cases studies to demonstrate best practices

for Organisers - Launching of the World Snow Day registration for 2016 - Establishment of a long term partnership agreement with Eurosport

FIS SnowKidz

The 2014/2015 has seen the largest growth in SnowKidz events. In total 458 events were staged, bringing the total to 919 events. SnowKidz is on target to exceed 1000 events by the end of 2015.

The first FIS SnowKidz annual report was released and summarises the numbers from the past six years.

SnowKidz will stage events in the southern hemisphere this summer. Events in Chile, Peru, South Africa and New Zealand have all confirmed their participation.

The summer months will also see work on: - Opening of the nomination period for the SnowKidz Award 2016 to be

presented at the FIS Congress - Development of 1 - 2 new Cookbooks showcasing Organisers’ best

practices - Developing media partners for SnowKidz as per World Snow Day

9.2 Internet domain: “dot” .SKI

The application for the top level internet domain name (TLD) for .SKI by Starting Dot as a community designation, supported by FIS and the IOC was successful and is available for applications from the priority groups: FIS, National Ski Associations, FIS-registered athletes, Organisers, members of the National Ski Area Associations, Ski Industry. The priority registration for the above groups will be for a period of 60 days. Details were communicated in Varna at the PR and Advertising Committees and during the Organiser Seminar and will be included in the FIS Newsflash shortly.

9.3 Media audiences The second season with the new FIS Website www.fis-ski.com has concluded. New features included Live Blogging that integrated the social media channels for each discipline directly onto the FIS website.

http://www.fis-ski.com/


Dedicated World Championship pages were added to the FIS website that allowed for news specific to each of the three World Championships to be profiled. In addition, live streaming was provided. FIS Website Figures Page Views Visitors Visits Season 2013-14 49,516,592 12,882,805 9,357,977 Season 2014-15 106,631,380 36,175,193 28,184,166 The FIS Social Media channels continued to see rapid growth across all disciplines with some channels gaining double the followers in just one season. FIS continues to focus its Social Media efforts on the ‘Big Four’: Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and Instagram. Across all disciplines most growth was seen on the FIS Facebook and You Tube channels. FIS Social Media October 2014 April 2015 Growth

FIS Disciplines Combined Facebook Likes 173,729 196,484 16.23% Twitter Followers 55,775 76,466 33.68% You Tube Views 4,741,383 6,360,748 26.14% Instagram Followers 21,432 78,057 268.73%

10. Anti-Doping The Council acknowledged the report of the Chairman of the FIS Doping Panel, Patrick Smith. The focus of the FIS out-of-competition activities follows the best practice model encouraged by WADA using an intelligent testing programme. At the FIS World Championships, the doping control programmes were extensive and in Falun at the Nordic Events, it was the most comprehensive anti-doping programme at a winter sports event outside of the Olympic Winter Games. The samples from Falun 2015 will be stored long-term. A comprehensive out-of-competition programme before the Championships was organised by FIS. In the framework of the FIS Anti-Doping campaign “Clean As Snow”, FIS together with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) conducted a Legacy Outreach for athletes and team officials in Falun during the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. The outreach team interacted with athletes, coaches and support personnel, provided them with useful information on all anti-doping matters and asked to show their support for a doping free sport by signing a Clean Sport pledge.


FIS Out-of-Competition Tests Season 2014/2015

Urine ESAs (urine) Blood tests

Blood passport

Cross-Country 274 204 202 662 Nordic Combined 49 33 33 137 Ski Jumping 63 30 24 24 Alpine Skiing

122 60 57 117

Freestyle

9 Snowboard

12

Total

529 327 316 940

FIS In-Competition Tests Season 2014/2015

Urine EPO Blood

Cross-Country 193 132 24 Blood

Nordic Combined 44 34 9 passport

Ski Jumping 57

tests are

Alpine Skiing

134

22 not made

Freestyle

80

In-

Snowboard

90

Competition Total

598 166 55

10.1 Doping cases

There are presently no new international FIS doping cases to report. The Council acknowledged the following national doping cases:

Name Nat Disc. Event tested Substance/ Method Sanction

LALLUKKA, Juha FIN CC 07.09.2011 –OOC hGH

CAS decision November 2014: 2 years until 28.03.2015 (incl prov suspension period 27.10.11 - 19.06.13)

MASHKIN, Nikita RUS CC 11.04.2014 CG

2 years (starting 22.04.2014)

KALININA, Arina RUS CC 10.04.2014 trimetazedine


GAVRILOV, Yuriy RUS CC 09.09.2014 trimetazedine

3 months (starting 23.09.2014)

SHALYGINA, Kseniya KAZ CC 23.12.2014 - IC carphedone


ZAKIROV, Ilnaz RUS CC 24.11.2014 trimetazedine

8 months (starting 08.12.2014)

10.2 WADA

The spring meeting of the WADA Foundation Board took place on 13 May 2015 at the WADA Headquarters in Montreal. The main issues of the meeting were as follows:


- As part of the 2015 Compliance Activities Plan, the recently-formed independent Compliance Review Committee updated the Foundation Board on progress made by signatories in Code and Standards implementation. FIS through its adoption of the FIS Anti-Doping Rules 2015, as well as anti-doping activities has been approved as Code-compliant.

- Under the WADA-IOC Special Research Fund, WADA has received matching funds of USD 1,587,975 to date. Of the IOC and government commitment to potential USD 12 million fund, USD 1 million will be dedicated to social science research.

- A new ADAMS (Anti-Doping Administration & Management System) shall be launched by WADA at the end of 2016. FIS, as an active member, has been included in a dedicated working group of IFs and NADOs to develop the new ADAMS through Sarah Fussek, FIS Anti-Doping Coordinator.

- In 2015, WADA introduced the Legacy Outreach Programme in order to provide additional and direct support to IFs in developing and delivering anti-doping athlete awareness programmes. At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun, Sweden, WADA and FIS launched the first ever Legacy Outreach entitled ‘Clean as Snow’.

11. Appointment of jury members The Council made a number of new appointments (in bold type) for the FIS World Championships and other major events. The following list also includes appointments made previously: 2015 FIS Rollerski World Championships, Val di Fiemme (ITA) Technical Delegate Guy Magand, FRA TD Assistant Georg Zipfel, GER 2015 FIS Grass Ski World Championships, Tambre (ITA) Technical Delegate Dieter Posch, AUT 2015 FIS Grass Ski Junior World Championships, Stitna nad Vlari (CZE) Technical Delegate Sandor Ladislav, SVK 2016 Ski Flying World Championshps 2016 Kulm/Bad Mitterndorf (AUT) Ski Jumping Technical Delegate Eero Kuusinen, FIN TD Assistant Thomas Klauser, GER Chief Distance Measurer Peter Chudy, SVK (replacing Octavian Munteanu, ROU) Judges Wolfgang Reissner, AUT Odette Bouvard, FRA Joachim Lesser, GER Marek Pilch, POL David Amstein, SUI Tor Olsen, NOR Medical Supervisor Inggard Lereim, NOR


2016 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, Sochi (RUS) Technical Delegate Ladies Konstantin Nieberle, GER Technical Delegate Men Peter May, AUS Medical Supervisor Toni Wicker, AUT 2016 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships and U 23 CC WSC, Rasnov (ROU) Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate Bruno Heinzer, SUI TD-Assistant Zofia Kielpinska, POL Jury Member Jakub Tejchman, CZE Medical Supervisor Stanislaw Szymanik (POL) Ski Jumping Technical Delegate Ivo Greger, CZE TD Assistant Per Elias Kalfoss, NOR Chief Distance Measurer Hans Elvsween, NOR Judges Andrei Balasz, ROU Petra Nordman, FIN Michael Lorenz, GER Giambattista Carli, ITA Eduard Suboch, RUS Nordic Combined Technical Delegate John Heilig (CAN) TD-Assistant Vladimir Frak (SVK) 2016 Youth Olympic Winter Games Lillehammer (NOR) Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate Georg Zipfel, GER (replacing Emil Hecico, ROU) TD Assistant Mathias Berglund, SWE Ski Jumping Technical Delegate Jani Hyvärinen, FIN TD Assistant Michael Lais, GER Chief Distance Measurer Teppo Nieminen, FIN (replacing Peter Chudy, SVK) Judges Espelid Kjersti Haugen, NOR Jan Baier, CZE Christian Keller, GER (replacing Jörg Schmieder, GER) Andrzej Galica, POL


Evgen Jesenko, SLO Nordic Combined Technical Delegate Andrea Roggia, ITA TD Assistant Nurmela Tapio, FIN Medical Supervisor Hubert Hörterer, GER Alpine Skiing Technical Delegate Ladies Jill Firstbrook, USA Technical Delegate Men Josef Zingerle, ITA Jury Mark Berry, GBR Jean-Louis Galinier, FRA Claes Johansson, SWE Freestyle Skiing Head judge Peter Arneson, USA Scoring Judges Oliver Usterud, NOR Philippe Belanger, CAN Adam Frisell, SWE Ruslan Akhtyamov, RUS Ivan Ivanov, BUL

Snowboard Headjudge Ales Silec, SLO Scoring Judges Kevin Higgins, CAN Stefan Munz, GER Klara Suchanova, CZE Ruslan Akhtyamov, RUS Ivan Ivanov, BUL Adam Frisell, SWE Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Technical Delegate Cross Events Jim Sidorchuck, CAN TD Assistant Cross Events Werner Steiner, AUT Technical Delegate Pipe and Slope Tino Mincev, BUL TD Assistant Pipe and Slope Matevz Stanovnik, SLO Jury Janne Kuusela, FIN 2017 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, St. Moritz (SUI) Technical Delegate Ladies Edi Dreschl, AUT Technical Delegate Men Joe Galinier, FRA Jury Ladies tbc, SWE Assia Illieva, BUL Olga Krizova, CZE Jury Men tbc, GER Juli Selma, SPA Karl Guenzel, USA


2017 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Lahti (FIN) Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate Uros Ponikvar, SLO TD Assistant Enzo Macor, ITA (replacing Alan Serrano, USA) Jury Members Guri Hetland, NOR Jakub Teichman, CZE Ski Jumping Technical Delegate Geir S. Loeng, NOR TD Assistant Saso Komovec, SLO Chief Distance Measurer Stanislav Slavik, CZE Judges P. Karjalainen/T. Nieminen, FIN Chr. Kathol / Stefan Wolf, AUT Yutaka Minemura / Keizo Masaki, JPN Kazmierz Bafia / Lech Pochwala, POL Bojan Jost / Slato Suzic, SLO Marc Levasseur / Steve Sydow, USA Nordic Combined Technical Delegate Günter Csar (AUT) TD-Assistant Andrea Roggia (ITA) 2017 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships and U 23 CC WSC Technical Delegate Riikka Rakic, SUI TD Assistant Karl-Heinz Lickert, GER Jury Member Emil Hecico, ROU 2017 Winter Universiade, Almaty (KAZ) Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate Marco Lustrek, SLO TD Assistant Sylvi Ofstad, NOR Ski Jumping Technical Delegate Jan Jelensky, SVK TD Assistant Franck Salvi, FRA Chief Distance Measurer Fritz Pollhammer, AUT Judges Nikolay Korobov, KAZ Marion Vettori, AUT Ivo Greger, CZE Erik Stahlhut, GER


Hiroki Chonan, JPN Nordic Combined Technical Delegate Jyri Pelkonen, FIN TD Assistant Sergey Zhukov, RUS Alpine Skiing Technical Delegate Ladies Thomas Pool, SUI Technical Delegate Men Iouri Gouriev, RUS 2018 Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang (KOR) Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate Jussi Prykäri, FIN TD Assistant Anna Rosa, ITA Jury Members Tomas Jons, SWE Marko Lustrek, SLO Nordic Combined Technical Delegate John Heilig, CAN TD Assistant Marco Zarucchi, SUI Alpine Skiing Technical Delegate Ladies SWE Technical Delegate Men SUI Jury Ladies ITA SLO USA Jury Men CAN JPN GBR 2017 EYOF, Sarajevo/East Sarajevo (BIH) Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate Marco Mapelli, ITA TD Assistant Laurence Roux, FRA 2019 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Seefeld (AUT) Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate Annmari Viljanmaa, FIN

11.1Key technical officials in World Championships Organising Committees The Council approved the following proposals of the Organising Committees for their key technical officials:


2016 Ski Flying World Championshps 2016 Kulm/Bad Mitterndorf (AUT) President of OC Peter Schröcksnadel Secretary General Klaus Leistner Chief of Competition Harald Haim Chief of the Hill Lambert Grill 2016 Youth Olympic Winter Games, Lillehammer (NOR) Nordic Events Coordinator Eiliv Furuli Cross-Country Sport Manager Cato Andre Granseth Chief of Competition Erland Husom (replacing Cato Andre Granseth) Ass. Chief of Competition Oliver Bræin Furuli Race Secretary Åsne Strand Ødegård (replacing Jan Olav Andersen) Chief of Course Fritz Andersen Ski Jumping Sport Manager Kristian Brenden Chief of Competition Robert Selbekk Hansen (replacing Kristian Brenden) Race Secretary Stein Haagensen (replacing Monica Engen) Chief of Hill Bjørn Einar Hagemoen Nordic Combined Sport Manager / Chief of Competition Jørn Olav Bekkelund Ass. Chief of Competition Ola Kokslien Chief of Hill Bjørn Einar Hagemoen Chief of Course Fritz Andersen Race Secretary Cross Country Åsne Strand Ødegård Race Secretary Ski Jumping Stein Haagensen Alpine Skiing Chief of Competition Rolle Johanson Chief Race Secretary Bjorn Hettervik Chief of Course Sven Ullrich Chief of Course equipment Osten Tande Coordinator Start & Finish, support Omega Tor Hauan Freestyle Ski & Snowboard Race Secretary Bjørn Hettervik Chief of Competition Cross Asbjørn Skorpen Chief of Competition Pipe Magnus Sandnes Chief of Competition Slope Espen Berg-Johnsen Chief of Courses tbc in autumn 2015 2016 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, Sochi (RUS) Chief of Competition Speed Mikael Mamonov

Chief of Competition Tech. Mikael Mamonov

Race Secretary Natalia Pankratova


Chief of Course Speed Vadim Shangin

Chief of Course Tech. Nikolay Selivanov

2016 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships and U 23 CC WSC, Rasnov (ROU) Cross-Country Chief of Competition Emil Hecico Ass. Chief Of Competition Nicoleta Ibu Race Secretary Rodica Zlatea Chief of Course Gyula Kiss Chief of Stadium Eftimie Pop Ski Jumping Chief of Competition Paul Ganzenhuber Ass. Chief of Competition Florin Spulber Race Secretary Adriana Nica Chief of Hill Liviu Chisca Nordic Combined Chief of Competition Constantin Arghiropol Ass. Chief of Competition Adrian Rosu Race Secretary Sabine Meinl Chief of Hill Liviu Chisca Chief of Course Florin Ercus 2017 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, St. Moritz (SUI) Chief of Competition Speed Wim Rossel Chief of Competition Tech. Toni Steiner

Race Secretary Angela Nussbaum

Chief of Course Speed Pascal Hasler

Chief of Course Tech. Corrado Crameri

12. FIS World Cup 12.1 Calendars 2015/2016 and future

The FIS World Cup Calendars for the 2015/2016 season were approved by the Council at its Meeting in Oberhofen in November. Based on the experiences of the past season, some small modifications were reviewed by the Technical Committees and thereafter the Council approved the final versions in Varna, as well as calendar drafts until 2018/19 (please see following pages). In the FIS Alpine World Cup calendar for the upcoming season, there is an increased number of alpine combined competitions with four scheduled for ladies and three for the men, therefore a FIS World Cup globe will be awarded. The Council agreed that in the FIS Alpine World Cup men’s calendar the downhill race in Santa Caterina (ITA) could be included as an exception for a second year, whilst the situation with Bormio is still unresolved.


FIS CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD CUP 2015/2016

Date Day Site Nation Ladies Men Remarks

Period I

3-Days Tour

27.11. Fri Ruka FIN Sprint C Sprint C

28.11. Sat Ruka FIN 5 km F 10 km F

29.11. Sun Ruka FIN 10 km C 15 km C Pursuit

05.12.

06.12.

12.12.

Sat

Sun

Sat

Lillehammer

Lillehammer

Davos

NOR

NOR

SUI

Skiathlon

Relay

Sprint F

Skiathlon

Relay

Sprint F

13.12. Sun Davos SUI 15 km F 30 km F

19.12. Sat Toblach ITA Sprint F Sprint F

20.12. Sun Toblach ITA 10 km C 15 km C

Period II

Tour de Ski

01.01. Fri Lenzerheide SUI Sprint F Sprint F

02.01. Sat Lenzerheide SUI 15 km C 30 km C Mass Start

03.01. Sun Lenzerheide SUI 5 km F 10 km F Pursuit

05.01. Tue Oberstdorf GER Skiathlon (5/5) Skiathlon (10/10)

06.01. Wed Oberstdorf GER Sprint C Sprint C

08.01. Fri Toblach ITA 5 km F 10 km F

09.01. Sat Val di Fiemme ITA 10 km C 15 km C Mass Start

10.01. Sun Val di Fiemme ITA 9 km F 9 km F Pursuit

16.01. Sat Planica SLO Sprint F Sprint F

17.01. Sun Planica SLO Team Sprint F Team Sprint F

23.01. Sat Nove Mesto CZE 10 km F 15 km F

24.01 Sun Nove Mesto CZE Relay Relay

Period III

03.02. Wed Drammen NOR Sprint C Sprint C

06.02. Sun Oslo NOR 50 km C Mass Start


11.02. Wed Stockholm SWE Sprint C Sprint C

13.02. Sat Falun SWE 5 km C 10 km C

14.02. Sun Falun SWE 10 km F 15 km F Mass Start

20.02. Sat Lahti FIN Sprint F Sprint F

21.02. Sun Lahti FIN Skiathlon Skiathlon

Period IV

Ski Tour Canada 2016

01.03. Tue Gatineau CAN Sprint F Sprint F

02.03. Wed Montreal CAN 13.2 km C 22 km C Mass Start

04.03. Fri Québec CAN Sprint F Sprint F

05.03. Sat Québec CAN 10 km F 15 km F Pursuit

08.03. Tue Canmore CAN Sprint C Sprint C

09.03. Wed Canmore CAN Skiathlon Skiathlon

11.03. Fri Lake Louise CAN 10 km F 20 km F

12.03. Sat Canmore CAN 10 km C 15 km C Pursuit




Period I

26.11. Sat Ruka FIN Sprint F Sprint F

27.11. Sun Ruka FIN 10 km C 15 km C

3-Days Tour

02.12. Fri Lillehammer NOR Sprint C Sprint C

03.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR 5 km C 10 km C

04.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR 10 km F 15 km F

10.12. Sat Davos SUI Sprint F Sprint F

11.12. Sun Davos SUI 15 km F 30 km F

17.12. Sat La Clusaz FRA Skiathlon Skiathlon

18.12. Sun La Clusaz FRA Relay Relay

Period II

Tour de Ski

31.12. Sat Val Mustair SUI Sprint F Sprint F

01.01. Sun Val Mustair SUI 5 km C 10 km C

03.01. Tue Oberstdorf GER Skiathlon Skiathlon

04.01. Wed Oberstdorf GER 10 km F 15 km F Pursuit

06.01. Fri Toblach ITA Sprint F Sprint F

07.01. Sat Val di Fiemme ITA 10 km C 15 km C Mass Start

08.01. Sun Val di Fiemme ITA 9 km F 9 km F Pursuit

14.01. Sat Toblach ITA Sprint F Sprint F

15.01. Sun Toblach ITA Team Sprint F Team Sprint F

21.01. Sat TBC*** SWE 10 km C 15 km C

22.01. Sun TBC*** SWE Relay Relay

28.01. Sat Falun SWE Sprint F Sprint F

29.01. Sun Falun SWE 15 km F 30 km F Mass Start

03.02. Fri PyeongChang KOR Sprint C Sprint C

04.02. Sat PyeongChang KOR Skiathlon Skiathlon

05.02. Sun PyeongChang KOR Team Sprint F Team Sprint F

Period III

18.02. Sat Otepää EST Sprint F Sprint F

19.02. Sun Otepää EST 10 km C 15 km C

Period IV

08.03. Wed Drammen NOR Sprint C Sprint C

11.03. Sat Oslo NOR 50 km C Mass Start


World Cup Final

16.03. Thu Tuymen** RUS 3 km F 5 km F Prologue

17.03. Fri Tuymen** RUS Sprint C Sprint C

18.03. Sat Tuymen** RUS 10 km C 15 km C Mass Start

19.03. Sun Tuymen** RUS 10 km F 15 km F Pursuit

Italics = to be confirmed

** Requirements on the TV production and FIS inspection *** To be confirmed by the NSA

FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Lahti (FIN), 21.02.-05.03.2017




Period I

Ruka Triple

24.11. Fri Ruka FIN

25.11. Sat Ruka FIN

26.11. Sun Ruka FIN

02.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR

03.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR

09.12. Sat Davos SUI

10.12. Sun Davos SUI

16.12. Sat Toblach ITA

17.12. Sun Toblach ITA

Period II

Tour de Ski

30.12. Sat Lenzerheide SUI

31.12. Sun Lenzerheide SUI

01.01. Mon Lenzerheide SUI

03.01. Tue Oberstdorf GER

04.01. Wed Oberstdorf GER

06.01. Sat Val di Fiemme ITA

07.01. Sun Val di Fiemme ITA

13.01. Sat Planica SLO

14.01. Sun Planica SLO

20.01. Sat Nove Mesto CZE

21.01. Sun Nove Mesto CZE

27.01. Sat Seefeld AUT

28.01 Sun Seefeld AUT

Period III

03.03.

04.03.

Sat

Sun

Lahti

Lahti

FIN

FIN

07.03.

10.03.

11.03.

Wed

Sat

Sun

Drammen

Oslo

Oslo

NOR

NOR

NOR

World Cup Final

14.03. Wed Stockholm* SWE

16.03. Fri Falun SWE

17.03. Sat Falun SWE

18.03. Sun Falun SWE


* Course improvements and homologation Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang (KOR), 10.02 – 25.02.2018




Period I

24.11. Sat Ruka FIN

25.11. Sun Ruka FIN

3-Days Tour

30.11. Fri Lillehammer NOR

01.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR

02.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR

08.12. Sat Davos SUI

09.12. Sun Davos SUI

15.12. Sat La Clusaz FRA

16.12. Sun La Clusaz FRA

Period II

Tour de Ski



01.01. Tue Val Mustair SUI

02.01. Wed Oberstdorf GER

03.01. Thu Oberstdorf GER

05.01. Sat Val di Fiemme ITA

06.01. Sun Val di Fiemme ITA

12.01. Sat TBC Sprint weekend

13.01. Sun TBC

19.01. Sat TBC SWE

20.01. Sun TBC SWE

26.01. Sat. Falun SWE

27.01. Sun. Falun SWE

Period III

02.02. Sat Otepää EST

03.02. Sun Otepää EST



Period IV

09.03. Sat Lahti FIN

10.03. Sun Lahti FIN

13.03. Wed Drammen NOR

16.03. Sat Oslo NOR

17.03. Sun Oslo NOR

World Cup Final

21.03. Thu Tuymen** RUS

22.03. Fri Tuymen** RUS

23.03. Sat Tuymen** RUS

24.03. Sun Tuymen** RUS


** Confirmation after FIS inspection FIS Nordic World Ski Championship, Seefeld (AUT)


FIS SKI JUMPING GRAND PRIX 2015

Date Day Men Ladies

I. Period Site Hill Site Hill

31.07.

Fri

Wisla, POL

HS 134/Team/night

01.08.

02.08.

Sat

Sun

Wisla, POL

Zakopane, POL

HS 134/night

HS 134/night

07.08.

08.08.

Fri

Sat

Hinterzarten, GER

Hinterzarten, GER

HS 108/Team/night

HS 108/night

14.08.

15.08.

Fri

Sat

Courchevel, FRA

Einsiedeln, SUI

HS 132/night

HS 117/night

Courchevel, FRA HS 96

29.08.

Sat

Hakuba, JPN

HS 131/night

30.08. Sun Hakuba, JPN HS 131

II. Period

05.09. Sat Chaikovsky, RUS HS 140/night Chaikovsky, RUS HS 106

06.09. Sun Chaikovsky, RUS HS 140/night Chaikovsky, RUS HS 106

12.09. Sun Almaty, KAZ HS 140/night Almaty, KAZ HS 106

13.09. Sun Almaty, KAZ HS 140/night Almaty, KAZ HS 106

27.09. Sun Hinzenbach, AUT HS 94

FIS Ski Flying World Championships, Tauplitz/Bad Mitterndorf (AUT), 14.-17.01.2016 Youth Olympic Winter Games, Lillehammer (NOR), 12.-21.02.2016 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships, Rasnov (ROU), 22.-28.02.2016


FIS SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP 2015/2016

LADIES

Date Day Site Nation Hill Event Remarks

December

04.12. Fri Lillehammer NOR HS 100 Individual/night Opening

12.12. Sat Nizhny Tagil RUS HS 100 Individual

13.12. Sun Nizhny Tagil RUS HS 100 Individual

January

16.01. Sat Sapporo JPN HS 100 Individual

17.01. Sun Sapporo JPN HS 100 Individual

22.01. Fri Zao JPN HS 100 Individual

23.01. Sat Zao JPN HS 100 Individual

30.01. Sat Oberstdorf GER NH 106 Individual

31.01. Sun Oberstdorf GER NH 106 Individual

February

04.02. Thu Oslo NOR HS 134 Individual

06.02. Sat Hinzenbach AUT HS 94 Individual

07.02. Sun Hinzenbach AUT HS 94 Individual

13.02. Sat Ljubno SLO HS 95 Individual

14.02. Sun Ljubno SLO HS 95 Individual

19.02. Fri Lahti FIN HS 100 Individual

27.02. Sat Almaty KAZ HS 106 Individual

28.02. Sun Almaty KAZ HS 106 Individual

March 05.03. Sat Rasnov ROU HS 100 Individual

06.03. Sat Rasnov ROU HS 100 Individual Final



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MEN


III. Period 21.11. Sat Klingenthal GER HS 140 Team/night Opening

22.11. Sun Klingenthal GER HS 140 Individual

27.11. Fri Ruka FIN HS 142 Individual/night

28.11. Sat Ruka FIN HS 142 Individual/night

05.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR HS 138 Individual/night

06.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR HS 138 Individual

12.12. Sat Nizhny Tagil RUS HS 134 Individual/night

13.12. Sun Nizhny Tagil RUS HS 134 Individual/night

19.12. Sat Engelberg SUI HS 137 Individual

20.12. Sun Engelberg SUI HS 137 Individual

IV. Period

29.12. Tue Oberstdorf GER HS 137 Individual/night Four Hills

Tourna- ment

01.01. Fri Garm.-Partenkirchen GER HS 140 Individual

03.01. Sun Innsbruck AUT HS 130 Individual

06.01. Wed Bischofshofen AUT HS 140 Individual/night

09.01. Sat Willingen GER HS 145 Team/night

10.01. Sun Willingen GER HS 145 Individual

V. Period

23.01. Sat Zakopane POL HS 134 Team/night

24.01. Sun Zakopane POL HS 134 Individual

30.01. Sat Sapporo JPN HS 134 Individual/night

31.01. Sun Sapporo JPN HS 134 Individual

VI. Period 06.02. Sat Oslo NOR HS 134 Team/night

07.02. Sun Oslo NOR HS 134 Individual

10.02. Wed Trondheim NOR HS 138 Individual/night

13.02. Sat Vikersund NOR HS 225 Ski Flying/Indiv/night

14.02. Sun Vikersund NOR HS 225 Ski Flying/Individual

20.02. Sat Lahti FIN HS 130 Team/night

21.02. Sun Lahti FIN HS 130 Individual

23.02. Tue Kuopio FIN HS 127 Individual/night

27.02. Sat Almaty KAZ HS 140 Individual/night

28.02. Sun Almaty KAZ HS 140 Individual/night

VII. Period 04.03. Fri Wisla POL HS 134 Individual/night

05.03. Sat Wisla POL HS 134 Individual/night

12.03. Sat Titisee-Neustadt GER HS 142 Individual

13.03. Sun Titisee-Neustadt GER HS 142 Individual

18.03. Fri Planica SLO FH 225 Ski Flying/Individual

19.03. Sat Planica SLO FH 225 Ski Flying/Team

20.03. Sun Planica SLO FH 225 Ski Flying/Individual Final



FIS NORDIC COMBINED GRAND PRIX 2015

Date Day Site Nation Hill Distance Event

29.08. Sat Oberwiesenthal GER HS 106 2x7.5 km Team Sprint

30.08. Sun Oberwiesenthal GER HS 106 10 km Ind Gund

02.09.. Wed TBC HS 10 km Ind Gund

04.09. Fri Oberstdorf GER HS 137 10 km Ind Gund

05.09. Sat Oberstdorf GER HS 137 15 km Ind Gund

09.10. Fri Sochi RUS HS 140 10 km Ind Gund

10.10. Sat Sochi RUS HS 140 10 km Ind Gund

FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships, Rasnov (ROU) Youth Olympic Winter Games, Lillehammer (NOR), 12.-21.02.2016


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I. Period 28.11. Sat Ruka FIN HS 142 Ind Gund Opening

29.11. Sun Ruka FIN HS 142 Ind Gund

05.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR HS 138 Team

06.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR HS 138 Ind Gund

19.12. Sat Ramsau am Dachstein AUT HS 96 Ind Gund

20.12. Sun Ramsau am Dachstein AUT HS 96 Ind Gund

II. Period

02.01. Sat Klingenthal GER HS 140 Ind Gund

03.01. Sun Klingenthal GER HS 140 Ind Gund

09.01. Sat Schonach GER HS 106 Team 50th

10.01. Sun Schonach GER HS 106 Ind Gund Anniversary

16.01. Sat Chaux-Neuve FRA HS 118 Ind Gund

17.01. Sun Chaux-Neuve FRA HS 118 Ind Gund

29.01 Fri Seefeld AUT HS 109 Ind Gund 5 km Nordic

30.01. Sat Seefeld AUT HS 109 Ind Gund 10 km Combined

31.01. Sun Seefeld AUT HS 109 Ind Gund 15 km Triple

III. Period 06.02. Sat Oslo NOR HS 134 Ind Gund

10.02. Wed Trondheim NOR HS 138 Ind Gund

13.02 Sat TBC HS

14.02 Sun TBC HS

19.02. Fri Lahti FIN HS 130 Ind Gund

20.02. Sat Lahti FIN HS 130 Team Sprint

23.02 Tue Kuopio FIN HS 127 Ind Gund

IV. Period

26.02 Fri Val di Fiemme ITA HS 134 Team Sp

27.02 Sat Val di Fiemme ITA HS 134 Ind Gund

28.02. Sun Val di Fiemme ITA HS 134 Ind Gund 15km Finale

FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships, Rasnov (ROU) Youth Olympic Winter Games, Lillehammer (NOR), 12.-21.02.2016




I. Period 26.11. Sat Ruka FIN HS 142 Opening

27.11. Sun Ruka FIN HS 142

03.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR HS 138

04.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR HS 138

10.12. Sat TBC HS

11.12. Sun TBC HS

17.12. Sat TBC AUT HS

18.12. Sun TBC AUT HS

II. Period

07.01. Sat Schonach GER HS 106

08.01. Sun Schonach GER HS 106

14.01. Sat Chaux-Neuve FRA HS 118

15.01. Sun Chaux-Neuve FRA HS 118

21.01. Sat TBC GER HS

22.01. Sun TBC GER HS

III. Period

27.01 Fri Seefeld AUT HS 109 Nordic

28.01. Sat Seefeld AUT HS 109 Combined

29.01. Sun Seefeld AUT HS 109 Triple

04.02 Sat PyeongChang KOR HS 140

05.02 Sun PyeongChang KOR HS 140

11.02 Sat Val di Fiemme ITA HS 134

12.02 Sun Val di Fiemme ITA HS 134

18.02 Sat Kuopio*) FIN HS 127

19.02 Sun Kuopio*) FIN HS 127

IV. Period

09.03. Thu Trondheim NOR HS 138

11.03. Sat Oslo NOR HS 134

18.03 Sat TBC RUS

19.03 Sun TBC RUS Final

FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Lahti (FIN), 21.02.-05.03.2017 *) not yet confirmed by NSA




I. Period 25.11. Sat Ruka FIN HS 142 Opening

26.11. Sun Ruka FIN HS 142

02.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR HS 138

03.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR HS 138

09.12. Sat TBC HS

10.12. Sun TBC HS

16.12. Sat TBC AUT HS 96

17.12. Sun TBC AUT HS 96

II. Period

06.01. Sat Schonach GER HS 106

07.01. Sun Schonach GER HS 106

13.01. Sat Chaux-Neuve FRA HS 118

14.01. Sun Chaux-Neuve FRA HS 118

20.01. Sat TBC GER HS

21.01. Sun TBC GER HS

III. Period

26.01 Fri Seefeld AUT HS 109 Ind Gund 5 km Nordic

27.01. Sat Seefeld AUT HS 109 Ind Gund 10 km Combined

28.01. Sun Seefeld AUT HS 109 Ind Gund 15 km Triple

03.02. Sat Val di Fiemme ITA HS 134

04.02. Sun Val di Fiemme ITA HS 134

IV. Period 03.03. Sat Lahti FIN HS 130

04.03. Sun Lahti FIN HS 130

06.03 Tue Kuopio FIN HS 127

08.03 Thu Trondheim NOR HS 140

10.03 Sat Oslo NOR HS 134

FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang (KOR), 10.02 – 25.02.2018


FIS SKI WORLD CUP 2015/16

LADIES

Date Day Site Nation DH SG GS SL AC Parallel Event

Remarks

October 15

24. Sat Opening Sölden FIS/AUT X Opening L&M

November 15

14. Sat Levi FIN X L&M

28.-29. Sat-Sun Aspen USA X X

December 15

04.-06. Fri-Sun Lake Louise CAN XX X

12.-13. Sat-Sun Åre SWE X X

18.-19. Fri-Sat Val d’Isère FRA X X AC (DH & SL)

20. Sun Courchevel FRA X

28.-29. Mon-Tue Lienz AUT X X

January 16

01. Fri Munich GER X City Event

03. Sun Zagreb CRO X

09.-10. Sat-Sun St. Anton AUT X X

12. Tue Flachau AUT X Night SL

16.-17. Sat-Sun Ofterschwang GER X X

23.-24. Sat-Sun Cortina d’Ampezzo ITA X X

30.-31. Sat-Sun Maribor SLO X X

February 16

06.-07. Sat-Sun Garmisch-Partenk GER X X

13.-14 Sat-Sun Crans-Montana SUI X X AC (DH & SL)

20.-21. Sat-Sun La Thuile ITA X X

23. Tue Stockholm SWE X City Event

27.-28. Sat-Sun Soldeu AND X X AC (SG & SL)

March 16

05.-06. Sat-Sun Jasna SVK X X

12.-13. Sat-Sun Lenzerheide SUI X X AC (SG & SL)

16.-20. Wed-Sun St. Moritz SUI X X X X X NTE Finals L&M

Total resorts 23 / competitions 43 9 8 9 10 4 3



MEN

Date Day Site Nation DH SG GS SL AC Paralle Event

Remarks

October 15

25. Sun Opening Sölden FIS/AUT X Opening L&M

November 15

15. Sun Levi FIN X L&M

28.-29. Sat-Sun Lake Louise CAN X X

December 15

04.-06. Fri-Sun Beaver Creek USA X X X

12.-13. Sat-Sun Val d’Isère FRA X X

18.-19. Fri-Sat Val Gardena/Gröden ITA X X

20.-21. Sun-Mon Alta Badia ITA X X Parallel Event (GS)

22. Tue Madonna di Camp. ITA X Night Event

29. Tue Santa Caterina ITA X

January 16

01. Fri Munich GER X City Event

06. Wed Zagreb CRO X Night Event

09.-10. Sat-Sun Adelboden SUI X X

15.-17. Fri-Sun Wengen SUI X X X AC (DH & SL)

22.-24. Fri-Sun Kitzbühel AUT X X X X AC (SG & SL)

26. Tue Schladming AUT X Night Event

30.-31. Sat-Sun Garmisch-Partenk. GER X X

February 16

06.-07. Sat-Sun Jeongseon KOR X X

13.-14. Sat-Sun Naeba JPN X X

19.-20. Fri-Sat Chamonix FRA X X AC (DH & SL)

23. Tue Stockholm SWE X City Event

27.-28. Sat-Sun Hinterstoder AUT X X

March 16

05.-06. Sat-Sun Kranjska Gora SLO X X

12.-13. Sat-Sun Kvitfjell NOR X X

16.-20. Wed-Sun St. Moritz SUI X X X X X NTE Finals L&M




LADIES


Remarks

October 16

29. Sat Sölden AUT X Opening L & M

November 16

12. Sat Levi FIN X

26.-27. Sat-Sun Aspen * USA X X TBC

December 16


10.-11 Sat-Sun Sestriere ITA X X

17.-18. Sat-Sun Val d’Isère FRA X X

20. Tue Courchevel FRA X

28.-29. Wed-Thu Semmering AUT X X Night SL

January 17

01. Sun Munich GER X City Event

03. Tue Zagreb CRO X Night SL



14.-15. Sat-Sun Altenmarkt/ Zauchensee

AUT X X DH/SL



31. Tue X City Event

February 17

25.-26. Sat-Sun Crans-Montana SUI X X SG/SL

March 17

04.-05. Sat-Sun KOR X X Test OWG2018

10.-11 Fri-Sat USA X X

15.-19. Wed-Sun Aspen** USA X X X X X NTE Finals L&M


*Organiser TBC **Infrastructure requirements TBC FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, St. Moritz (SUI), 06.-19.02.2017



MEN


Remarks

October 16


November 16



December 16


10.-11. Sat-Sun Val d’Isère X X




29. Thu TBC ITA X

January 17

01. Sun Munich GER X City Event

05. Thu Zagreb CRO X Night Event


13.-15. Fri-Sun Wengen SUI X X X

20.-22. Fri-Sun Kitzbühel AUT X X X X SG/SL




February 17


March 17


11.-12. Sat-Sun *

15.-19. Wed-Sun Aspen **

USA X X X X X NTE Finals L&M


*Candidate AUT, BUL, ITA, FRA, SUI **Infrastructure requirements TBC FIS Alpine World Championships, St. Moritz (SUI), 06.-19.02.2017



LADIES


Remarks

October 17


November 17

11. Sat Levi FIN X

25.-26. Sat-Sun USA X X Tbc

December 17


09.-10. Sat-Sun St. Moritz SUI X X AC (SG & SL)

16.-17. Sat-Sun Val d’Isère FRA X X AC (DH & SL)

19. Tue Courchevel FRA X

28.-29. Thu-Fri Lienz AUT X X Night SL

January 18

01. Mon Munich GER X City Event

03. Wed Zagreb CRO X Night SL


13.-14. Sat-Sun Bad Kleinkirchheim AUT X X


20.-21. Sat-Sun Ofterschwang GER X X



February 18


March 18

03.-04. Sat-Sun Crans-Montana SUI X X

09.-10 Fri-Sat * X X

14.-18. Wed-Sun Åre SWE X X X X X NTE Finals L&M


*Test Events WSC Organiser 2019

*Candidates, Sochi (RUS), Jasna (SVK), Bansko (BUL), Lenzerheide (SUI), Spindler Mlyn (CZE) Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang (KOR), 09.-25.02.2018



MEN


Remarks

October 17


November 17



December 17


09.-10. Sat-Sun Val d’Isère X X


17.-18. Sun Alta Badia ITA X X Parallel Event (GS)


29. Fri TBC ITA X

January 18

01. Mon Munich GER X City Event

04. Thu Zagreb CRO X Night Event







February 18

March 18



14.-18. Wed-Sun Are SWE X X X X X NTE Finals L&M

Total resorts 21 / competitions 39 9 6 8 10 2 4 NTE

Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang (KOR), 09.-25.02.2018



LADIES


Remarks

October 18


November 18

10. Sat Levi FIN X

24.-25. Sat-Sun USA X X Tbc

December 18


08.-09. Sat-Sun St. Moritz SUI X X AC (SG+SL)

15.-16. Sat-Sun Courchevel FRA X X

21.-22. Fri.-Sat Val d’Isère FRA X X AC (DH & SL)

28.-29. Fri-Sat Semmering AUT X X Night SL

January 19

01. Tue Munich GER X City Event

05. Sat Zagreb CRO X

08. Tue Flachau AUT X

12.-13. Sat-Sun St. Anton AUT X X


26.-27. Sat-Sun Garmisch- Partenkirchen

GER X X

February 19

01.-02. Fri-Sat Maribor SLO X X

19. Tue City Event X City Event 23.-24. Sat-Sun Crans-Montana SUI X X AC (DH & SL)

March 19

02.-03. Sat-Sun * X X

08.-09. Fri-Sat ** X X

13.-17. Wed-Sun Finals *** X X X X X NTE Finals L&M


*Candidates; Sochi (RUS) **Candidates; Ofterschwang (GER), Jasna (SVK), Soldeu (AND) (in case they don’t get the Finals) ***Candidates: Soldeu (AND) Lenzerheide (SUI), Meribel (FRA) FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Are (SWE), 05.-17.02.2019



MEN


Remarks

October 18


November 18



December 18


08.-09. Sat-Sun Val d`Isere FRA X X




29. Sat TBC

ITA X

January 19

01. Tue City Event Munich GER X City Event

06. Sun Zagreb CRO X





February 19



23.-24. Sat-Sun Bansko BUL X X

March 19



13.-17. Wed-Sun *** X X X X X NTE L&M


***Candidates: Soldeu (AND) Lenzerheide (SUI), Meribel (FRA) FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Are (SWE), 05.-17.02.2019


FIS FREESTYLE SKI WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2015/2016

Date Day Site NAT MO AE SX HP SS/BA Remarks

August 15

20.-29. Thu-Sat Cardrona NZL 21-23 27-29 SS

December 15

04.-05. Fri-Sat Montafon AUT 04-05

10.-12. Thu-Sat Val Thorens FRA 10-11/12

12. Sat Ruka FIN 12 DM

18.-20. Fri-Sun Innichen ITA 18-19/20

19.-20. Sat-Sun Beijing CHN 19/20* *Team

January 16

09.-10. Sat-Sun Watles ITA 09-10

14.-16. Thu-Sat Lake Placid USA 14 15/16* *Team

15.-16. Fri-Sat Mammoth USA 15-16 14-15

15.-16. Fri-Sat La Plagne FRA 15-16

23. Sat Val St. Come CAN 23

23.-24. Sat-Sun TBD CAN 23-24

30. Sat Calgary CAN 30

February 16

04.-06. Thu-Sat Deer Valley USA 04/06 05 MO/DM

05.-06. Fri-Sat Arosa SUI 05-06

05.-07. Fri-Sun Park City USA 06-07 05-06 SS

12.-14. Fri-Sun Are SWE 12-13/14

12. Fri. TBD USA 12 BA

13. Sat Moscow RUS 13

19.-21. Fri-Sun Tegernsee GER 19-20/21

20. Sat Minsk BLR 20

20.-28. Sat-Sun Phoenix Park KOR 27-28* 20-21* *subject to approval

27.-28. Sat-Sun Tazawako JPN 27/28 MO/DM

27. Sat Sierra Nevada SPA 27 Finals

March 16

04.-05. Fri-Sat Silvaplana SUI 04-05 Finals

05. Sat Moscow RUS 05 Finals

11.-12. Fri-Sat Tignes FRA 11-12 Finals - TBC

12.-13. Sat-Sun Squaw Valley USA 12-13

18.-19. Fri-Sat Blue Mountain CAN 18-19 Finals - TBC

Locations 29 / Nations 16 / Competitions 86

9/9 8/8 16/16 4/4 6/6


FIS FREESTYLE SKI WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2016/2017

Date Day Site NAT MO AE SX HP SS/BA Remarks

August 16

13.-14. Sat-Sun El Colorado CHI X BA

November 16

28.-29. Mon-Tue Nakiska CAN X

December 16

03.-04. Sat-Sun Montafon AUT X

10 Sat. Copper USA X

10. Sat Ruka FIN X

10.-11. Sat-Sun Val Thorens FRA X

16.-18. Fri-Sun Innichen ITA XX

17.-19. Sat-Mon Beijing CHN XX

20. Tue Méribel FRA X

January 17

12.-14. Thu-Sat Lake Placid USA X XX MO

14. Sat TBD FRA X

20.-22. Fri-Sun TBD GER XX

21.-22. Sat-Sun TBD USA XX SS/BA

21.-22 Sat-Sun Val St. Come CAN X X MO

22. Sun Gstaad SUI X

27.-29. Fri-Sun Calgary CAN X X X MO

February 17

02.-04. Thu-Sat Deer Valley USA XX X MO/DM

04.-05. Sat-Sun TBD SUI X

10.-11. Sat-Sun Phoenix Park* KOR TBD

10.-12. Fri-Sun Are SWE XX

18.-19. Sat-Sun Stockholm SWE X SS

17.-19. Fri-Sun Phoenix Park* KOR X X X

25.-26. Sat-Sun Tazawako JPN XX MO/DM

25.-26. Sat-Sun Silvaplana SUI X X

25. Sat Canyons USA X

Locations 25 / Nations 13 / Competitions 80

10/10 8/8 12/12 4/4 6/6

Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships Sierra Nevada (SPA), 05.-19.03.2017


SNOWBOARD FIS WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2015/2016

Date Day Site NAT PAR SBX HP SBS BA Remarks

August 15

22.-30. Tue -Thu Cardrona NZL 28-30 20-22

November 15 14. Sat London GBR 14 Tbc

December 15 11.-13. Fri-Sun Montafon AUT 11-12/

13* 13. SBX T.

12. Sat Carezza ITA 12

19. Sat Istanbul TUR 19 Tbc

18.-19. Fri-Sat Cortina ITA 18-19 Night event

January 16

09.-10. Sat-Sun Bad Gastein AUT 09/10* *PSL Team

16.-17. Sat-Sun Tbc AUT 16/17* *PSL Team

13.-17. Sat-Wed Mammoth USA 13-15 14-17 Tbc

22.-23. Fri-Sat Feldberg GER 22-23

23.-24 Sat-Sun Rogla EUR 23/24 PGS/PSL

30. Sat Moscow RUS 30 Night event

February 16

03.-07. Wed-Sun Park City USA 03-05 04-07

06.-07. Sat-Sun Tbc EUR 06-07 Tbc

06.-07. Sat-Sun Tbc EUR x Tbc

11. Thu Tbc USA 11 Tbc

11.-14. Thu-Sun Stoneh.-Queb. CAN (14) (12) 12-13 Tbc

19.-20. Fri-Sat Sunny Valley RUS 19-20

19.-20. Fri-Sat Phoenix Park KOR 19-20 Final approv.

18.-20. Thu-Sat Sapporo JPN 18-19 19-20

Date Tbc

26.-28. Fri-Sun Phoenix Park KOR 26-28 subject to approval

March 16

04.-06 Fri-Sun Winterberg GER 05/06* *Tbc

04.-05. Fri-Sat La Molina SPA 04-05

12. Sat Tbc JPN 12

11.-13. Fri-Sun Squaw Valley USA 11/13 13.SBX T

19.-20. Sat-Sun Spindleruv M. CZE 19-20

18.-20. Fri-Sun Tbc CAN/ EUR

19 Tbc

April 16 15.-16. Fri-Sat Tbc AUT 15-16 Tbc

Locations 23 /Competitions 66 09/09 10/10 04/04 05/05 04/04


SNOWBOARD FIS WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2016/2017

Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships Sierra Nevada (SPA), 05.-19.03.2017

Date Day Site NAT PAR SBX HP SBS BA Remarks

September 16

02.-11 Fri-Sun Cardrona NZL X X Tbc.

November 16

19. Sat London GBR X Tbc.

26. Sat Düsseldorf GER X

December 16 03.-04. Sat-Sun Val Thorens FRA X Tbc.

09.-11. Fri-Sun Montafon AUT XX* *SBX Team

09.-11. Fri-Sun Copper Mt. USA X X Tbc.

10.-11. Sat-Sun Tbd. EUR X

17.-18. Sat-Sun Carezza ITA X *Team Tbc.

16.-18. Fri-Sun Cortina ITA XX* Night event

17. Sat Istanbul TUR X

January 17

06.-08. Fri-Sun Bad Gastein AUT X *PSL Team

06.-07. Fri-Sat Tbc. AUT X Tbc.

13.-15. Fri-Sun Tbd. RUS XX*

20.-22. Fri-Sun Tbc. Tbd. X X

21.-22. Sat-Sun Rogla SLO XX* *PAR Team

20.-21. Fri-Sat Tbd EUR X

28.-29. Sat-Sun Tbd. GER XX*

February 17

03.-05. Fri-Sun Park City USA X X

05.-07. Fri-Sun Phoenix Park KOR XX Tbc.

10.-12. Fri-Sun Phoenix Park KOR X

13.-14. Sat-Sun Tbd. JPN XX

18.-19. Sat-Sun Sapporo JPN X Tbc.

18.-19. Sat-Sun Stockholm SWE X Date tbd.

18.-19. Sat-Sun La Molina SPA X

24.-26. Fri-Sun Canyons USA X Tbc.

24.-26. Fri-Sun Stoneh.-Queb. CAN X X X

Locations 27 /Competitions 84 11/11 11/11 06/06 06/06 05/05


12.2 Prize-money and organising costs A discussion took place in regard to the effect of the sudden change to the exchange rate on 15th January 2015 when the Swiss National Bank removed the fixed exchange rate of CHF 1.20 to 1 €uro. On proposal of the Finance Commission, the Council decided to fix the applicable foreign exchange rates on 15th October for the duration of the competition season.

13. Proposals and requests from the National Ski Associations and the FIS Committees

13.1 Change of licence The following applications for change of licence were approved by the Council in Varna in accordance with the rules: Cross-Country Skiing

Anastasia Maingardt, born 1993 - change from Russia to Belarus

Heidi Widmer, born 1991 - change from Canada to Switzerland

Andrei Kotenko, born 1993 - change from Russia to Kazakhstan Ski Jumping The application for change of licence registration Jonas Sloth Sandell, born 1995 to change from Sweden to Norway was tabled, since he has already changed from Norway to Sweden in 2013/14. Alpine Skiing

Jessica Hilzinger, born 1997 - change from Liechtenstein to Germany

Michael Poettoz, born 1998 - change from France to Colombia The application from Simon Breitfuss, born 1992 to change from Austria to Bolivia was declined due to inadequate documentation. Freestyle Skiing

Mathew Retzer, born 1995 - change from Canada to Czech Republic

Elizabeth Marian Swaney, born 1984 - change from Venezuela to Hungary Snowboard

Jenise Spiteri, born 1992 - change from United States to Malta

Nathan Gray, born 2000 - change from Great Britain to France

Koen de Ridder, born 1997 - change from Netherlands to Belgium

Rakai Tait, born 1998 - change from United States to New Zealand

Max Thidling, born 1995 - change from Great Britain to Sweden


13.2 Proposals and requests from the National Ski Associations The Finnish Ski Association The Council approved the application of the Finnish Ski Association to release the suspension for participation and accreditation of former cross-country coach Jarmo Riski and former team doctor Juha-Pekka Turpeinen at international level. This matter has been considered by the Finnish Anti-Doping Agency whose Supervisory Board considers the ineligibility to have been served and sees no obstacle to the Finnish Ski Association and FIS granting eligibility at national and international levels respectively. The participation and accreditation bans were set 14 years ago in 2001. The World Anti-Doping Code was thenintroduced in 2003 and at the time provided for a maximum sanction of eight years in a doping case for a coach/accompanying person. The Finnish Ski Association has now allowed participation and accreditation rights at national level but does not intend any specific role for either Jarmo Riski or Juha-Pekka Turpeinen, however they will have possibility to work on their own roles as personal coach or doctor.

13.3 Proposals and requests from the Technical Committees The majority of the Technical Committees and their Sub-Committees met in Varna from 3rd - 6th June 2015 and the following proposals were approved by the Council thereafter: The Cross-Country Committee International Competition Rules 303.1.5 For Asian Winter Games (AWG) and for Roller skiing WSC, the

jury will consist of the following: - The TD, who is chair of the Jury (appointed by FIS) - The Assistant TD (appointed by FIS) - The Chief of Competition - The National TD Assistant (appointed by the host NSA in

cooperation with the regional TD coordinator)

303.1.6 For COC and FIS competitions, for Roller skiing WC and FIS competitions, the Jury will consist of the following: - The TD, who is chair of the Jury (appointed by FIS) - The Chief of Competition - The National TD Assistant (appointed by the host NSA in

cooperation with the regional TD coordinator)

310.2.13 Turning techniques comprise steps and pushes in order to change directions. Where there is a set track, turning techniques with pushing are not allowed. This will also apply to competitors skiing outside of the set track. Where there is one or more set tracks, repeatedly changing or stepping in and out of tracks is not allowed.

310.3.1 As a principle the number of competitions in the two techniques should be equal in WC every year, and the same for the OWG, WSC and JWSC


310.3.12.2 At WSC a qualification competition will be scheduled for the

athletes who did not reach the entry requirements (check the WSC Rules). ladies with more than 120 FIS Points and for men with more than 90 FIS Points. The skiers achieving a top 10 ranking in this qualification competition will be allowed to start in the WSC interval start competition as part of their Nations quota.

323.3.2 The substitute athlete must start in the same position as the substituted athlete if their FIS points are the same or better than the replaced athlete. If their FIS points are worse they must start at the end of the field.The substitute athlete’s start position will be determined by the Jury, using the same procedure that established the start list. The competitor's start position will be in between the starting positions (lines) of the competitors adjacent to him.

325.6.1 In sprint heats at OWG, WSC, JWSC and WC the unanimous decision of minimum three two Jury members (including TD) equates to a Jury decision.

326.6.1 In team sprints at OWG, WSC, JWSC and WC the unanimous

decision of minimum three two Jury members (including TD) equates to the Jury decision.

326.6.3 During semi-finalsteam sprints, ICR 224.7 does not apply.

352.1.2 Sanctions for the violation of the classical technique rules can be given by a unanimous decision of two jury members (including TD) without video evidence and a hearing fromwith the athlete. For classical technique violations ICR 224.7 does not apply.

352.3.4 Competition suspension will always be accompanied by a written reprimand.

381.3 Seeding 381.3.1 Competitors may be placed in different starting positions according

to their competitive abilities. The seeding may include an elite start group. The seeding of the elite start group should be according to the competitors FIS Points or other ranking systems and competitors without FIS Points should be seeded based on known previous performance or by nomination of the competitors NSA.

World Cup Rules

3.6 Staff Members

3.6.1 Number of team officials (staff quota)

A maximum number of team officials is fixed for each NSA (valid for all World Cup events incl. stage events. The quota is calculated according to the nation’s quotas 2015-2016 (see art. 3.1.3):

Number of athletes

Q = Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4

Staff

Quota

Number of athletes

Q = Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4

Staff

Quota

>22 22 11 - 12 910

20 - 22 18 9 - 10 78

17 - 19 1516 9 6


14 15 - 16 1314 Basic = 8 56

12 -– 1313 - 14 1112

The Teams are not allowed to enter additional staff members. The OC will organise accommodation (according to Art. 13) and transportation (according to art. 11 - airport/venue and hotels/venue) only for the people included in the staff quota.

The teams will receive athe number of World Cup bibs according to their Staff Quota and the table included in Art. 3.6.2.

5.4 Starting Order for Interval Start (Distance Races)

5.4.1 The seeded group is defined as the 30 15 best athletes registered to compete: the overall World Cup leader and the rest according to the current World Cup distance Standing.

Check and notice the starting order for the “Stage Events” (see enclosure).

5.4.2 Starting orderGrouping The athletes registered to compete will be assigned to 4 groups as follows:

Group 1: seeded group (see art. 5.4.1)

Group 2: the 30 best athletes after the seeded group according to the FIS distance points

Group 3: the 15 best athletes after group 2 according to the FIS distance points

Group 4: the rest of the registered athletes If less than 60 athletes are registered to compete the number of athletes assigned in Group 2 will be reduced accordingly.

5.4.3 Starting order The start list will be established as follows:

Group 2: from the first start number to the beginning of the seeded group, the athletes will start according to their FIS distance points in reverse order (higher FIS points start first)

Seeded group and group 3: the seeded athletes will start each second start number and the athletes assigned to group 3 will start between them (according to their FIS distance points in reverse order). The seeded athletes or their respective coaches will choose their start number within 15 available start numbers according to the following order: - 5th to 1st in the seeded group - 6th to 15th in the seeded group

Group 4: after the seeded group, the athletes will start according to their FIS distance points

From the first start number to the beginning of the last group (seeded group and athletes with highest FIS points), the athletes have assigned starting numbers according to their FIS points, higher FIS points start first. The seeded athletes will start in reverse order, but the registered athletes with highest FIS points will start between them. The Overall


World Cup leader will start as last and the athlete with the highest FIS points will be set as first of this group. In exceptional circumstances, the jury can decide to place after the seeded group a small group of athletes with the highest FIS points.

5.4.3 Starting order in critical weather conditions In case of difficult weather or snow conditions the jury may decide to use the following starting order: The 15 best athletes will start in reverse order with the rest of the seeded group starting between them. The Overall World Cup leader will start last and the athlete ranked 16th in the seeded group will start first. The rest of the registered athletes will start as indicated:

1st Group (best FIS points after the seeded group): from the first start number to the beginning of the seeded group, the athletes will start according to their FIS points in reverse order.

3rd Group (highest FIS points): after the seeded group, the athletes will start according to their FIS points.

The number of athletes placed in the 1st and 3rd group will be decided by the jury according to the weather conditions, the number of athletes on the start list and with the goal to have the Overall World Cup leader at the finish line approximately:

45’ after the first start for a 5 km




The Ski Jumping Committee International Competition Rules 402.2 The Competition Management

402.2.3 For University Winter Games (UWG) the competition management consists of the following members: - the Technical Delegate,(TD) (who is the chair, appointed by

FIS) - the Chief of Competition - the Assistant of the TD (appointed by FIS) - the FISU Race Director (appointed by FISU)

405.1.4 FIS Cup Ski Jumping (FCJ) and International Ski Jumping Competitions (FIS) FIS nominates the FIS Cup Coordinator. The Sub-Committee for Officials, Rules and Control shall nominate the TD and the TD Assistant of the host country. The National Ski Association nominates the five Jumping Judges. The TD, the TD Assistant and the five Judges must possess a valid FIS license at the time of appointment.

405.1.45 International Ski Jumping Competitions (FIS) The National Ski Association of the host country shall nominate the TD, the TD Assistant and the five Jumping Judges. The TD and the TD Assistant and the five Judges must possess a valid FIS license at the time of appointment.


414.1 New or Reconstructed Jumping Hills

414.1.1 Before the start of hill construction, the owners of the jump hill must submit their plans to the hosting National Ski Association. The plans are then submitted for approval to the chairman of the Sub-Committee of Jumping Hills Hills as well as to the Jumping Committee for confirmation of logistical and organisational aspects. This process shall be done for both new and reconstructed jumping hills. It is a submission requirement to submit 3 copies of the plans and dwg-/dxf-files, 1:500 scale, including both profile and aerial view of the proposed jumping hill.

414.2 The Homologation of Jumping Hills

414.2.1 After completing construction, renovation, or correction to a jumping hill, the National Ski Association is responsible for applying for the homologation of that jumping hill to the Chairman of the Sub-Committee for Jumping Hills. The application must include three 3 copies of the profile and vertical views to the scale of 1:500 and dwg-/dxf-files. The correctness of the plans must be verified by an au- thorised professional survey agency.

414.2.4 The Sub-Committee for Jumping Hills may decide during one of its regular meeting on the homologations of jumping hills after renovations or corrections to profiles have occurred. The decisions of the Committee will be based on the verified application, profile sketches, and profile measurements submitted to the chairman. The final inspection of Flying Hills will be done by an appointed inspector and a foreign surveyor appointed by the resp. inspector.

414.4 Charges and Compensation

For the verification, approval of hill profiles and homologation of jumping hills and jumping hills with plastic mats will be charged for as follows:

414.4.1 Charges and compensations for Jumping Hills

- approval of hill profile(s) after for construction or renovation including certificate: CHF 200.– 250.--

- Verification of hill profile(s) for new and rebuildings before start of construction: CHF 100.–

- the issuing of hill certificates for initial applications, extensions or corrections to profiles: CHF 100.– 150.—

414.4.2 Charges and compensations for Flying Hills

- approval of hill profile(s) for construction or renovation CHF 500.--

- verification of hill profile(s) for new and rebuildings before start of construction: CHF 200.--

- the issuing of hill certificates for initial applications, extensions or corrections to profiles CHF 300.--

World Cup Rules Men 2015/2016

2.2 Allowed to start are:

2.2.1 World Cup Ski Jumping a) Competitors, who are born in 1999 2000 or earlier; b) Competitors, who have already gained GP or WCJ-points;


c) Competitors, who have gained at least one COCJ-M point of the past or of the current season.

2.2.2 World Cup Ski Flying

a) Competitors, who have already gained GP or WCJ-points;

4.2.1.12 World Cup Final

At the final of the World Cup season (NH, LH, FH), only the present top 30 ranked competitors of the current World Cup overall standings may start at the last individual competition day. If the host nation has less than four athletes within these 30, it is entitled to enter up to four in addition.

6.2.1 Accommodation

Room and full pension in a good hotel in the competition resort for the duration of the event, beginning one night before the first official training resp. the following night after the last competition. An invitation and information packet must be sent by the organiser to each National Ski Association. Participating teams must enter their competitors prior to the published entry deadline. By doing so, the team secures their required number of booked room reservations. For booked room reservation not used, the organiser has the right to demand a cancellation fee from the National Ski Associations (exception is a reduction of the number of athletes due to quota change).

Continental Cup Rules Men 2015/2016

2.3 Number of Participants for the National Ski Associations

The number of participants will be calculated periodically according to: - the Continental Ranking List (CRL), see art. 2.3 - the standings of the actual FIS Cup-M period.

The basis for the calculation is: - the top 50 competitors of the CRL (with a maximum of 6

athletes per nation); - the top three (3) of each FIS-Cup-M period; - However, a nation´s quota is limited to a maximum of 7 athletes

per nation; - each nation with less than three (3) athletes in the nations

quota or without nations quota is entitled to enter up to three (3) athletes as a maximum;

- the host nation has the right to enter an additional National Group of six(6) athletes (group I);

- the maximum starting quota of the host nation can therefore be 12 13, however, all other participating nations up to a maximum quota of six (6) seven (7) athletes.

- If more than two (2) COCJ-M-competitions are planned to be carried out in one country, the host nation is only entitled to enter a National Group in a maximum of 2 events per series (summer or winter COCJ-M-series), however, all in all not more than four (4) times.


World Cup Rules Ladies 2015/2016

2. Participation Right for WCJ-L Competitions

2.2 Allowed to start are: a) Competitors, who are born in 1999 2000 or earlier; b) Competitors, who have already gained GP-L or WCJ-L-points; c) Competitors, who have gained at least one COCJ-Lor FIS Cup

point of the past or of the current season. Continental Cup Rules Ladies 2015/2016

2. Participation Right for COCJ-L Competitions

2.2 Allowed to start are: a) Competitors, who have already gained WC-, GP- or COCJ-L-

points; b) Competitors, who have gained at least one FIS Cup-L point of

the past or the current season. Specifications for Competition Equipment Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined 2015/2016

5. Crash helmets

The use of crash helmets is compulsory for all events. The shape of the helmet must conform to the shape of the head. The shell and padding shall completely cover the head and ears. The distance measured at any point between the outside surface of the helmet and the head shall not exceed 7 cm. The surface (shell) of the helmet shall be smooth for safety reasons. Helmets with visors or integrated face shields, detachable or not are not permitted. The crash helmets used for international FIS competitions on Large and Flying hills shall comply with the standards applicable for crash helmets for alpine ski competition (crash helmets to be used in GS/SG/DH). For the summer events 2014 (transition period) and all other events, helmets with at least EN 1077 (A or B) or ASTM 2040 or SNELL 98 certification can still be used.

Compliance with the standards is to be attested by the corresponding specific standardised conformity label affixed in a non removable way at the back of the helmet in a location which is and shall remain visible. The label shall in particular not be covered by the goggle strap. The conformity label (Label "RH2013") confirming compliance with the standard applicable to helmets to be used for international FIS competitions on Large and Flying hills is shown in attachment. The labels affixed by manufacturers shall comply with the specifications set forth in the enclosure (page 43).

7. Ski gloves

Gloves offer protective covering against weather and external forces. The use of gloves is urgently recommended compulsory for all events. The glove size must correspond to the hand size. Thickness of the material is maximally 5mm. Only gloves with fingers (for all fingers) are allowed. The gloves may not be fin-shaped.


The Nordic Combined Committee International Competition Rules 502.2 The Competition Management 502.2.3 For University Winter Games (UWG) the jury consists of the

following members: - The TD, who is the chair of the Jury (appointed by FIS) - The Assistant TD (appointed by FIS) - The FISU Race Director (appointed by FISU) - The Chief of competition - The Chief of course (only Jury member for the Cross Country

race)

527.2.3.2 Distance Points (Test phase summer GP 2015, final decision autumn 2015)

The points scored for the distances jumped are calculated on basis of the jumping hill. The point for one m is based on a points table determined on the K point of the hill.

K-Point Distance Meter Value 20 – 24 m 4,8 pts./m 25 – 29 m 4,4 pts./m 30 – 34 m 4,0 pts./m 35 – 39 m 3,6 pts./m 40 – 44 m 3,2 pts./m 45 – 59 m 2,8 pts./m 60 – 74 m 2,4 pts./m 75 – 99 m 2,0 pts./m 100 m and larger 1,5 8 pts./m

The K-point of the jumping hill acts as the table point; consequently, the K-point distance equals 60 distance points. After the m value of the hill has been determined, the distance difference of the measured lengths for jumps must be calculated. Distances shorter than the K-point are calculated by multiplying the m value by the length difference and subtracting this number from 60. By contrast, distances longer than the K-point are calculated by multiplying the m value by the length difference and adding this number to 60.

World Cup Rules 2015-2016

4.1 Number of Participants for the National Ski Associations The number of participants will be calculated periodically according to:

- the World Ranking List (see art. 4.1.1) - the standings of the actual COC-NC period

The basis for the calculation is:

- the top 50 55 competitors in the World Ranking List (with a maximum of seven six (76) athletes per nation)

- the top three (3) of the COC-NC period.

However, a nation’s quota is limited to a maximum of 12 11 athletes per nation. This includes the basic quota 76+1, the additional quota per name from art. 2.2 c) and the national quota for the host nation.


- Apart from the nation’s quota (according to the ranking list), each nation which has gained at least one (1) individual or team competition point during the past or the current competition season shall have a basic quota of one plus two (1+2) for a maximum of 2 x 4 periods.

4.2.1.6 Formats

The Nordic Combined Committee is entitled to use propose other formats to use in the World Cup series as long as the used format is described in the ICR, or the WC-NC/COC-NC rules. The existing 1 Jump and 5 km Cross-Country race may be used as a format in World Cup.

4.2.2 Penalty Race On proposal of the Executive Board, the Penalty Race is removed from the World Cup rules.

In this connection the Council tasked the Nordic Combined Committee to present its’ strategy for the event formats, with a view to having a consolidated programme which is straightforward for the audience to follow.

The Alpine Committee Executive Board World Ski Championship Quotas

See Short Summary item 3.4 Starting Order World Cup downhill

The Council had requested the Alpine Executive Board to look into a draw of the top 30 competitors in downhill to obtain longer television presence (top 15 at World Championships and Olympic Winter Games). The suggestion was studied by the Alpine Executive Board, Coaches Working Group and Athletes Commission in numerous discussions. However the proposal was not supported and the current starting order system for World Cup speed events is deemed the best one. Council Member Peter Schröcksnadel explained why it is important to spread out the athletes in the top 30 and obtain greater television presence from the start of the race onwards and not only between numbers 15 and 22. Athletes Commission Council Member Mike Janyk responded that he now understood the idea better and will revert to the athletes for their feedback and bring it to the Alpine Executive Board. 27 mm slalom poles The Executive Board proposed to delay the introduction of the 27 mm pole for the World Cup ladies competitions for one year and establish a Working Group in which all relevant stakeholders will be included to discuss the various issues.

Prize Money In World Cup competitions, prize money which will be paid out to the top 30 athletes as from 2015/16, will however only be given to those competitors who achieve World Cup points.


Single pole slalom The implementation of the single pole slalom in World Cup competitions will be confirmed only after the outcome of the test to be held at the World Cup slalom (Ladies & Men) in Levi (FIN) and based on the safety, TV and advertising issues. Sub-Committee for the Alpine Rules Deadline for Entries

604.4 Entries and Draw

604.4.1 The organiser must determine the final date of entry (art. 213.8) between 48 h and 24 h (art. 215.1) before the first Team Captains Meeting.

604.4.2 A Team Captain may only make substitutions before the draw.

604.4.3 The event programme as determined in art 213 must be published on the FIS website, alpine competition calendar.

25 starts U18 (first year)

607.3 Classification at International Competitions

Admitted years of birth

FIS Competition Year 14/15 15/16

U14 2002 2003 2001 2002

U16 2000 2001 1999 2000

U18 1) 1998 1999 1997 1998

U21 1996 1997 1995 1996 1994 1995

Licensed 1998 and earlier 1999 and earlier

Masters A (Men) 1984 to 1960 1985 to 1961

Masters B (Men) 1959 and earlier 1960 and earlier

Masters C (Ladies) 1984 and earlier 1985 and earlier

1) 1st year U18: maximum number of starts per season in Giant Slalom and Slalom events counting for FIS points = 25. Athletes must not participate beyond the maximum of 25 starts for the first year U18 All results beyond 25 starts are cancelled and therefore do not count for FIS points. There is no limit to participation in the speed events Downhill, Super-G and Alpine Combined. The Youth Sub-Committee will inform the Classifications Sub-Committee and Alpine Executive Board of any infringements of the rule and any recommended sanctions.

The Classification Sub-Committee will inform the FIS Council.


Double Entries

621.12 Double Entries If a competitor has started in a competition he cannot appear as DNS 1 in another competition on the same day, except for a DH training. If a competitor is entered into and drawn for a DH competition and subsequently leaves this competition in order to participate in another DH competition, he will not be permitted to return to the first DH competition. The FIS Office will refer all double entries to the FIS Council for appropriate action.

Disqualification before Start

627 Not Permitted to Start (NPS) A competitor will not be permitted to start (NPS) in any FIS International Ski competition who:

627.2 violates the FIS rules in regard to the FIS Specifications for Competition eEquipment and Commercial Markings (art. 222 and art 207) or commercial markings (art. 207). (Exception art 606.2 competition suits)

627.6 does not wear a crash helmet that conforms to the Specifications for cCompetition Eequipment specifications (art. 606.4), or does not have ski brakes on their skis (art. 606.3).

Homologation-Date of issue

650.6.6.1 Downhill and Super-G

The certificate is valid from the date of issue: for five years from it will expire on 1st November*, five years later. of the year of issue. After that Aa re-homologation must be madecarried out before a new certificate is issued.*) = For the Southern Hemisphere 1st July. of the year of issue.

650.6.6.2 Slalom and Giant Slalom The certificate is valid from the date of issue: for ten years from it will expire on 1st November*, ten years later. of the year of issue. After that Aa re-homologation must be madecarried out before a new certificate is issued.*) = For the Southern Hemisphere 1st July. of the year of issue.

Different Colours for gate panels.

695 Colours

For Major Event (201.3.1) and Cups (201.3.2 and 201.3.3) different alternative colours for poles and panels may be used. Orange can be used instead of red at all FIS levels. Poles and panels should be the same colour.

DH in two runs 706.2.5 Downhill races carried out in two runs must be identified as such in

the FIS Calendar, provided the race course has a vertical drop according to art. 701.1 of the ICR.


706.2.6 In exceptional cases where carrying out the original Downhill is jeopardized (unfavorable snow or atmospheric conditions), the Jury is permitted to conduct the Downhill in two runs.

Single Pole rule for all FIS events

804 Single Pole Slalom

All rules of the ICR are valid, except as follows:

804.1 Single Pole Slalom is permitted only in all International FIS level Competitions (see art. 201.3.4, 201.3.5 and 201.3.6).

Parallel course setting distance

1225 Distance between the Two Courses

The distance between two corresponding gates (from turning pole to turning pole) should be no less than 6 m. and no more than 8 m. The distance between the starting gates should be the same as between the two courses.

Sub-Committee for the Alpine World Cup

World Cup Rules

Basic Quota

3.2 Basic quota

Each National Ski Association affiliated with FIS may enter one (1) competitor (exception for Alpine Combined) in FIS World Cup races taking into consideration the following conditions: Slalom / Giant Slalom: Minimum requirements: Maximum 120 FIS points in one of the five events (SL, GS, SG, DH, AC) on the valid FIS points list.

Downhill / Super-G: Minimum requirements: Maximum 80 FIS points in the respective event according to the valid FIS points list (valid also for 500 points competitors and those qualified from Continental Cups).

Alpine Combined (AC) For Alpine Combined with DH a maximum of 80 FIS points in DH is required and for Alpine Combined with SG a maximum of 80 FIS points an AC, SG or DH is required.

Exception for Super-G of the Alpine Combined: Athletes classified within the top 60 of the Combined WCSL and have less than 80 FIS points in SG.

National Ski Association, whose quota is six (6) or less competitors, (Basic quota one (1) + national quota five (5)) may participate in each Alpine Combined with a maximum of six (6) competitors.

Prize Money

6. Prize money

The Organiser must make available at least CHF 100'000120'000.-- per race for prize money (excluding VAT). For individual competitions (DH, SG, GS, SL and AC) this sum is divided


between to the thirty (310) best competitors and in Parallel competition (City Event) divided between the best four (4) competitors, in case of classical combined evaluations to the 3 best. The amount of prize money and its method of distribution must be communicated to FIS before October 15th.

World Cup Final

9.4 Starting list for DH, SG and Alpine Combined (1st run = DH or SG) The best fifteen (15) present competitors (quota adjusted) of the corresponding event WCSL points are drawn between starting number 16 to 22 (WCSL 1 to 7) and 8 to 15 (WCSL 8 to 15). The remaining athletes up to 30 (incl. 500 WCSL point competitors after rank 15), are drawn within the start numbers 1 to 7 and 23 to 30. Thereafter the enrolment is made according to art. 9.1.2. Exception for the World Cup Final: All competitors without World Cup points in the event concerned will not be included in the draw and therefore start according to their enrolment. …

11. FIS World Cup Final

11.2 Starting orderEnrollment FIS World Cup Final The best 15 best ranked competitors start are enroled according to the World Cup standings of the event concerned,. Thereafter followed by those competitors with at least 500 World Cup points, if they are classified within the best 25 present competitors on the valid World Cup standings in the event concerned and then those competitors with World Cup event points up to # 25. The remaining competitors with at least 500 World Cup points will follow. The starting enrolement order is made according to World Cup event points, if available, and FIS points.

Nations Team Event

Nations Team Event Rules at the World Cup and FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Rules

1. Type of Event - The race will be conducted as a parallel slalom event. - GS gates and flags panels will be used

2. Eligibility of the Teams - Maximum number of Nations allowed to participate in the World

Cup Alpine Team Event is 16. (See art. 9.2.3 of the Rules for the Organisation of the FIS World Championships)

- To include tThe best 16 nations qualified on the overall World Cup Nations Cup standing after the last World Cup race, prior to the event, are qualified.

- The total team size per Nation is limited to a maximum of 6 competitors; at least 2 competitors from one gender.

- A competitor can only start in a runheat once. - The final entries for the Nation Team Event (without names) must

be done within 24 hours after the last scheduled World Cup race (Ladies or Men) has finished, prior to the event.

- Confirmation of the entries including names of the competitors must be submitted within 3 hours prior to the Team Captains meeting for the Nation Team event.


4.1 Starting order For each individual leg of the heat, the competitor who is listed first or respectively on top of the pairing, will start on the red course for his first run. Following the order in the bracket, from top to bottom, all groups race in succession. For the second individual leg run of the heat, the competitors change courses. All subsequent runs are conducted using this system. Team captains must announce the names of the competitors for the first round 10 minutes prior the start, for all other rounds according to the race program. The lower ranked nation always announces first.

5. Points Scoring - The winner of each individual leg scores 1 point for his/her nation - In case of a tie of an individual leg, both nations are awarded 1 point - If there is a tie at the end of the heat (2:2) the nation with the lowest

combined time of the best individual lady and the best individual man (or second best in case of a tie for the best time) will win the heat.

- If the teams cannot be separated by combined times, the team with the fastest single time is the winner. If the teams cannot be separated by fastest time, the nation with the better ranking on the board is the winner.

- Reasons for disqualifications (immediate and without protest): - False start - Changing from one course to another - Interfering with the opponent, voluntary or not - Not passing through a gate correctly (ICR art. 661.4.2) - Complete stop and/or stepping back is not allowed - If both competitors fall in any leg, the first competitor to reach the

finish successfully will be the winner. If both competitors fail to finish, the competitor who successfully skied the furthest distance will be the leg winner.

6. Awards (FIS Alpine World Ski Championships see art 15.2.1 Rules for the Organisation of FIS World Championships and for World Cup see art. 6 World Cup Rules) Minimum 1200.000 CHF Prize Money Fund - 1st ranked NSA 40% - 2nd ranked NSA 30% - 3rd ranked NSA 20% - fastest run ladies 5% - fastest run men 5% From the top 3 Nations - 20% goes to the NSA - 80% goes to the participating competitors

7. World Cup points World Cup points will be distributed to the ranked nations as follows: - Ladies (same for Men)

1st 200 2nd 160 3rd 120 4th 100 5th-8th 60 9th-16th 30


City Event Rules

1. …… 2. Quota:

The NSA´s may enter competitors according to their Quota which is given by the number of competitors: - Ranked from 1 up to 12 in the WCSL-SL plus, - Competitors ranked from 1 up to 4 in the WCSL-Overall. If athletes

of this group are already creating a Quota for their NSA in the top 12 of the WCSL-SL, the 5th and following of the WCSL-Overall are creating a Quota for their NSA.

……….. The host nation may apply for one wild card for Ladies and one for Men if the NSA has no Quota created through the WCSL-SL or WCSL-Overall. In case a wild card for the host nation is granted, competitors ranked from 1 up to 3 in the WCSL-Overall create a quota for their NSA.

5. Enrollment: The best 16 competitors present are enrolled according to the current WCSL-SL ( in case of a tie or for those competitors without WCSL-SL points,, according to FIS Points SL). Those competitors, whose current total number of WCSL Points (sum of DH, SL, GS, SG, Combined of OWG/WSC and World Cup) is at least 500, follow after the 12th according to their WCSL-SL Points (in case of a tie, according to FIS-Points SL). ……….

11. Prize Money

Minimum prize money per gender: 1200.000 CHFAccording to World Cup Rules art. 6

Sub-Committee for the European Cup

Substitution of competitions

8.3.1 Cancellation due to force majeure If a race has to be cancelled due to "force majeure”, a replacement race of the same event may be organised in another location. The NSA of the original organiser must confirm the location for the replacement within a maximum of ten (10) days from the cancellation date. Afterwards a location in another country can be appointed. Such a change must be approved by the Chairman of the Sub-Committee of the respective Continental Cup or by his nominee. Such a replacement race may not be added on to another FIS race.

Qualification for EC Finals

Section B: EC – European Cup

EC.4.4.2 Qualification The conditions for the basic quota of two according to art. 2.1 remain valid. The additional competitors in the national quota must be ranked within the top 45 (top 30 in Alpine Combined) in the European Cup overall standings in the respective events. There is no moving up or replacement. Furthermore all competitors from the Special Group (450 points competitors) in the current season have the right to start. All top 30 competitors from the actual WCSL-list before the first Team


Captains´ meeting also have the right to start in the event concerned. This last group of competitors is not counting to define the top 45 (top 30 in Alpine Combined) qualified for the finals.

Sub-Committee for Nor-Am Cup NAC Points after first group

NAC.3.1 After the first group

After the 1st group the competitors start according to art. 3.2.1 (400 Cup points), followed by the present competitors ranked within the top 30 of the FIS points list. The following competitors (to 30) are seeded according to their FIS points in that event. In the case of a tie for FIS points in that event, competitors are enrolled by NAC points in that event.

Sub-Committee for South American Cup Increase basic quota for South American nations

SAC.2.3 Higher quotas

Each nation ARG-BOL-BRA-CHI may enter up to 30 competitors (30 men and 30 ladies) in events organised in any one of the other nations. All competitors must have a valid FIS code and have no more than 160 FIS Points in SL and GS, 180 FIS Points in SG and DH as follows: - SL and GS: qualifying through any of the five events - DH: qualifying through DH or SG - SG: qualifying through DH, SG or GS - Alpine Combined (with DH): qualifying through DH or SG - Alpine Combined (with SG): qualifying through DH, SG or GS In any case each nation ARG-BOL-BRA-CHI has a basic quota of 64 competitors (64 ladies and 64 men), the only requirement being that the competitors have a valid FIS Code irrespective whether they have FIS points or not. The organising nation may double the basic quota to 128 competitors (812 ladies and 812 men). Competitors from ARG-BOL-BRA-CHI without FIS Points but with SAC points can start according their SAC points, and they are not included in the basic quota. This special quota is valid only before the publication of the 2nd FIS Points List of the current season.

The Freestyle Skiing Committee International Competition Rules 3041.2.7 SX Qualification

For SX Qualification, Wireless timing meeting FIS Alpine timing standards, maybe used for FIS, NC and COC Level Competition. Timing devices must meet FIS wireless standards that are set out in the Timing Booklet “Timing without Cable Connection between Start and Finish” and Set-Up Diagram Level 3 (without Cable)

3043.4.3.1 The Moguls start command 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.


3043.7.3 Changes in Start Order

Any change or addition to the start order after the Team Captains’ meeting will cost CHF 100. Replacements and additions, except in Dual Moguls and Ski Cross, can be made up to one hour before the scheduled start time posted in the competitor information. In cases of substitution, the starting number will be maintained by the competitor who is substituted. In the case of additions, the competitor will assume the first starting position in the qualifications.

4302.1.3.2 Air Bump Criteria and Specifications Measurement

Maximum Distance to: - the end of the last bump to the take-off 4.0 m – 5.0 m8.0 m - the airbump takeoff to end landing 15.0 m (top jump) – until 20.0 m (bottom jump) Jump Height 50-60 cm6050 – 80 cm Landing Zone Angle Greater than 26° 28° Takeoff Angle 26° to 30°3026° to 35° Air Bump Width 130 cm± 10cm Jump take off to landing Knuckle(eased) 2.0m-4.0m

4302.1.4.6 Some moguls may be modified for use as air bumps (see

4302.1.3.2 and 3035.2.7). There should be Air Bumps at the top and bottom of each course in approximately the same positions. The take-off of the top air bumps should be placed at 15% of the course length and take off of the bottom air bumps should be placed at the end of the course or 20% of the course length from the finish line. When a mogul and dual mogul competition are held at one location, 4202.1.4.6 applies.

4305.2.2 Assignment of Red and Blue Courses

Color (or side) of course will be predetermined in the following manner: Phase of 128 top competitor in pairing will be red Phase of 64 top competitor in pairing will be blue Phase of 32 top competitor in pairing will be red Phase of 16 top competitor in pairing will be blue Phase of 8 top competitor in pairing will be red Phase of 4 top competitor in pairing will be blue Final Phases top competitor in pairing will be red The “top competitor” is defined 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. The ranking to fourth the eighth place will be determined by skiing, dualing off. All competitors in the phases of 5-8, 9-16, 17-32, 33-64, 65-128 will have their ties broken in accordance to the following three categories: 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 phase will be placed in accordance with the judges points accumulated. Ties in this group will be broken by seed. From the ninth place, it stays as is.


4307 Tie Breaking

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 classified. Competitors within each group will then be ranked according to their seeding in the competition. Competitors that DNS or DSQ in the first round will not be classified and will have no rank in the competition. Competitors that DNS or DNF after the first round will be ranked after the classified competitors after the first round.

Ski Cross Technical Data 4501.1.1 Courses for all competitions must be a minimum of 130 vertical

meters to a maximum 2750 vertical meters. The same course may be used for men and ladies. Average slope should be between 5120 to 220.

4501.1.2 The total skiing time for a course shall be between 2035 – 860

seconds.

4501.1.3.1 World Cup, World Championships and Olympic Winter Games Skicross Normal Format

Length: 1050m ± 25%150m ( 800900m to 1300200m)

Vertical Drop: 20000m ± 3030%35m ( 1404080m to 270250m) Format Length: 200m - 800m Vertical Drop: 30m – 140m The gradient of the slope should be between 50 to 120

4505.4.2.1 Timing Wireless Timing as per 3041.2.7 is permitted for SX Qualification.

4505 Execution of Ski Cross

4505.1 Number of Competitors per Competition

Finals are based on either 32/64/ or 16/32 ladies and men with 4 competitors per heat or either 48 or 24 ladies and men with 6 competitors per heat.

4505.2.1 No Qualification and Final Format

In case of a “No Qualification Format” all competitors are filled into the Heat Bracket (4506) according to rule 4505.3.1, 4505.3.2, 4505.3.3

4505.3 Seeding for the Qualification

4505.3.1 Seeding for Major Competitions

For World Cup, World Championships and Olympic Games, the best 16 Ski Cross competitors present will be drawn according to their highest ranking on the WCSL, WC points list or FIS points list (published several times a year). If the competitors are tied, the higher points in the second category will decide their position. If they are still tied their position will be decided by a draw.


4505.3.2 The Ski Cross Draw

The first group (8/16) will be randomly drawn. The remaining competitors will be ranked according to their higher ranking on the World Cup Starting List, World Cup points list or the FIS points list.

4505.3.3 Seeding for other Competitions

For other FIS Competitions, the best 16 Ski Cross competitors present will be drawn according to their highest ranking on the FIS points list. The remaining competitors will be ranked according to their FIS Point ranking. The non-ranked competitors are assigned bibs based upon a random draw.

4505.3.4 Starting Order in Extraordinary Conditions (Excluding First Seed)

In extraordinary conditions, the Jury may change the starting order for the qualification (when snowing, etc.). A group of at least 6 competitors, nominated in advance, start before start number 1. These 6 competitors are drawn from among the last 20% of the start list. They will start in reverse order of their start numbers. This rule is not applied when the organiser provides at least six qualified forerunners.

4505.4.4 Double competitions

In the case of a double competition at one location, the choice of the choice of the qualification start gate stall must be redrawn through a separate random draw at the relevant Team Captains meeting for the second competition. The jury has the right to run both qualifications on one day.

4506.5 Ranking for 8 heats /4 per heat with 64 Ladies or Men

Heat # 1st position 2nd position 3rd position 4th position

1 1 32 33 64

2 16 17 48 49

3 9 24 41 56

4 8 25 40 57

5 5 28 37 60

6 12 21 44 53

7 13 20 45 52

8 4 29 36 61

9 3 30 35 62

10 14 19 46 51

11 11 22 43 54

12 6 27 38 59

13 7 26 39 58

14 10 23 42 55

15 15 18 47 50

16 2 31 34 63


4510 Final Ranking

4510.1 Four Person Format

Competitors 1 to 4 are ranked according to their place of finish in the final heat. Competitors 5 to 8 are ranked according to their place of finish in the phase. All remaining competitors are ranked according to their ranking in each heat, the phase they go out in (e.g. quarter final) and their qualification times within that phase. (example: competitors ranked 9 to 16 in the quarter final would be ranked according to their ranking in the heat and then by their qualification times.) In the case of a “No Qualification Race” (4505.2.1) the place/rank in the heat order shall be used to rank the skier. Athletes in the top 8/16 whose bib number has been randomly drawn will use their WCSL/WC/FIS rank for finals ranking.

4510.2 Six Person Format

Competitors 1 to 6 are ranked according to their place of finish in the final heat. Competitors 7 to 12 are ranked according to their place of finish in the phase. All remaining competitors are ranked according to their ranking in each heat, the phase they go out in (e.g. quarter final) and their qualification times within that phase. (example: competitors ranked 13 to 24 in the quarter final would be ranked according to their ranking in the heat and then by their qualification times.) In the case of a “No Qualification Race” (4505.2.1) the place/rank in the heat order shall be used to rank the skier. Athletes in the top 12/24 whose bib number has been randomly drawn will use their WCSL/WC/FIS rank for finals ranking.

4510.3 Cancellation of Final

If the competition is cancelled after a phase, all competitors ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in each completed phase will be ranked according the qualification times or start list position (no qualification format) Competitors in the top 8/16 whose bib number has been randomly drawn will use their WCSL/WC/FIS rank for finals ranking.

4511.6 Suit Measurement

The gap in the material must be a minimum of 80mm, measured everywhere around the circumference of each leg from the mid thigh to the top of the ski boot and 60 mm everywhere around the elbow and the bicep. The vertical distance between the ski boot sole and the bottom of the pant leg, must be a maximum of 170 mm. See FIS Equipment Rules Section E, 6.1. A tolerance of two (2) mm (width of material) and 5 mm (pant length) (as noted on the measurement tool or actual 4mm of material) outside of the measurement regulations shall be allowed for one control. A warning shall be issued in this the case and announced. Each subsequent control must be within the specified regulations.


4700.2 Team Size

Maximum team size of three (3) competitors on one team and one additional reserve competitor per gender, who can be substituted. Teams can be made up of male or female competitors or a mixed team of male and female competitors. No more than two competitors can be of one gender on each mixed team and participate in the competition. There needs to be at least 5 or more ladies or men’s teams to hold those competitions separately, if not then the mixed team competition will be held.

4700.3 Number of teams per Nation

EachOne team is composed of competitors from a single is allowed per Nation.

4700.5 Draw, and Starting List and Competition Procedures

The teams of 3 persons and the substitutes are determined before the draw. The start order for the first phase is based on a random draw. In the qualification phase each competitor takes one run. Based upon the results of that phase, the number of teams are determined for the final. The competitor is named in the start gate just before the run. In the Final, which may have a second (of 8 teams) and third phase (of 3 teams), the nations’ run in the reverse order of the ranking of the previous phase. The start order for the second and third phases is based upon the results of the previous first phases and the rankeding is done by nation. The start order for the third phase is based upon the results of the second phase. The ranking after each phase is announced.

World Cup Rules

7.6.1 Competition Invitation

The Organiser must send the competition invitation to the National Ski Associations at 6090 days in advance of the competition date as published in the FIS Calendar.

13.1.2 Entry Standards for the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup

Competitors entered into FIS Freestyle Ski World Cups must have the minimum required Freestyle Ski FIS points (art. 13.1.3) in one of the valid FIS points list in the current season.

Continental Cup Rules

2.3 Titles

The following CoC titles (EC, NAC, ANC, SAC) will be awarded on each Continent: - Moguls / Dual Moguls - Aerials - Ski Cross - Ski Halfpipe - Ski Slopestyle - Nations Cup


- Nations Cup per Event (MO, AE, SX) The Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Coordination Group FIS Points Rule Book

1.1 Requirements

Only such races will be taken into consideration for FIS points rankings as meet the following requirements: - Announcement of the competition in the International FIS Calendar. - Strict observance of the International Competition Rules (ICR) - Additional races which are registered at the FIS office and the National

Federations being informed at least 14 days prior to the first competition.

- Strict observance of the International Competition Rules (ICR).

1.3 Schedule Changes, Moving and Cancellation

Changes in schedule, i.e. moving the race to another date or site, cancellation of competition, changes of the category or essential changes in the race program must at once be communicated at once to FIS in writingthe: - FIS Office, CH-3653 Oberhofen/Thunersee, Phone: +41 33/244 61 61, Fax +41 33/244 61 71 e-mail: [email protected] - National Associations - Technical Delegate (TD) assigned to the competition

Notice of any changes must be provided to FIS a minimum of 4 days (14

days for changes of the category) before the first Team Captains Meeting

and a new invitation needs to be sent to FIS.

FIS Points Rules Book

4.2.6 Only one result and BL points

If a competitor has only one result in the current season, but has BL points then the BL points will be valid. the FIS points will be calculated as follows: a) if the result minus 40% is lower than the BL, the BL will be valid b) if the result minus 40% is higher than the BL, these points will be valid.

4.2.7 Injury Status – Registration

FIS Points can be protected according to 4.2.3 if a competitor is injured. The National Ski Association must apply to FIS latest 30th April for the approval within 3 weeks after an injury with the official form and a medical certificate. The injury status respectively the official form and medical certificate is valid only for one season. This is not valid for the World Cup Standing injury status.

4.2.7.1 Conditions

At least 90 days must have been passed between the time of the injury and the competitors first start. During the valid season a competitor can have no more than 6 starts to obtain the right to apply for an injury status, respectively to get the injury status approved.


Competitors must remain registered as active with FIS to maintain injury status A competitor cannot start more than 3 times during the valid season

The Snowboard Committee International Competition Rules 2002 Information and Hosting Duties of the Organising Committee 2002.1 The Organising Committee is responsible to provide all relevant information and materials to the parties concerned (see art. 212, 213 and, 214). Information about accommodation and travel details should be circulated at least two (2) months prior to the competition. 2002.2 For NC and FIS level events, the Organising Committee must state

in the Event Programme, as per Rule 213.8, a final date of entry not exceeding 14 (fourteen) days before the first official training or competition day and post it on the FIS website. For CoC, World Cup, WSC and OWG the deadlines will be defined in the specific Rule Books of each competition level.

2031.3 The FIS points list, for some events the FIS or Cup points list

(whichever points are higher), will be used to determine the starting order. The first group will consist of 16 and can be reduced to 10 if there are less than 30 competitors or such other number as determined by the Jury.

For Alpine events and Snowboard Cross a random (manual is possible) draw will take place for the first group. The remaining competitors will be placed according to their ranking. All competitors without points will be drawn.

For Alpine and Snowboard Cross at Continental Cup, World Cup, World Championships and Olympic Winter Games the FIS Points list or respective Cup points (WC points at OWG),. Whichever is higher, will be used to determine the starting order.

For Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air at the FIS, YOG and WJC level competitions the FIS points list will be used to determine the starting order.

For Freestyle events (HP, SBS and BA) a random draw by the computer can be done for the first group. The remaining competitors with points will be also randomly drawn within their grouping as well as all competitors without points within their grouping.

At World Cup competitions special rules may apply.

2031.6 Changes after the Draw

No changes to the start list are permitted after the draw is done and the start list is official.


2409.1.1 Qualifying System

If there is a tie on the best time of the athletes, the tie will first be broken by the better second qualification time. If they are still tied the tie will be broken using the highest current World Cup Standings (at World Cup events) or current FIS points (at FIS/COC/WSC and OWG level events). the highest current Cup Standing (World Cup-/CoC Cup Points) or FIS Ranking (FIS Points), whichever is better. This is also valid for WSC and OWG. For FIS level, WJC and YOG only the FIS Ranking counts. If they are still tied all will receive the same rank but the competitor with the higher bib number will be ordered first. The exception is if they are tied for the 9th place (see 2509.1.2.3)

2502.3 Gates

2502.3.2 The distance between the nearest poles of two successive gates in the same turning direction (“banana gates” only in PGS) must not be less than 5 meters and set with the same color gates and flags. The gates must be set so that the competitors can distinguish them clearly and quickly even at high speed. The banner of a gate should be set at right angles to the racing line.

2509.1.2.2 Tie-Breaking in Qualification If two or more competitors with two qualification runs are tied, the ties will be broken by the best run of two. If they are still tied the tie will be broken using the highest current World Cup Standings (at World Cup competitions or current FIS points (at WSC and FIS/COC level competitions) the highest current Cup Standing (World Cup-/CoC Cup Points) or FIS Ranking (FIS Points), whichever is better. This is also valid for WSC and OWG. For FIS level, WJC and YOG only the FIS Ranking counts. If they are still tied all will receive the same rank but the competitor with the higher bib number will be listed first. The exception is if they are tied for the 16th place (see 2509.1.2.3). (exception for 16th, place not valid for OWG).

2509.2 Parallel Finals

2509.2.1.1 Pairings for Parallel Finals – Two Run Format

8 resp. pairs are formed as follows using the results of the

Qualifications:

Groups Ladies and Men

Place 4 - Place 13 Place 5 - Place 12 Place 8 - Place 9 Place 1 - Place 16 Place 2 - Place 15 Place 7 - Place 10 Place 6 - Place 11 Place 3 - Place 14




2509.2.1.2 Pairings for Parallel Finals – Single Run Format

8 resp. pairs are formed as follows using the results of the

Qualifications/Seeding:



2509.2.6 Two run format for parallel finals

…. If they are still tied the tie will be broken using the highest current Cup Standing (World Cup-/CoC Cup Points) or FIS Ranking (FIS Points), whichever is better. This is also valid for WSC and OWG. For FIS level, WJC and YOG only the FIS Ranking counts. the highest current World Cup Standings (at World Cup competitions) or current FIS points (at OWG, WSC and FIS/COC level competitions).

2509.2.9 Parallel Race Format All competitors are sorted according to their better WC / EC / FIS points ranking, except a random draw for the top 16. Each competitor has one timed run – odd numbers (1,3,5,...) on red course, even numbers (2,4,6,...) on blue course. All ranked ladies and men on the red and all ranked ladies and men on blue make a change of the course. Final Result: The time of both runs will be added together (“one red run and one blue run”).

2519 Execution of a Parallel Team

2519.1 Qualification

The most current World Cup or COC Cup Standing List or FIS points list (whichever is higher) will be used to determine the participating nation’s teams. The list is cut off at the top 60 men and top 30 40/60 ladies (16/32 team’s format) in any case. The list is sorted by Nation and ranked highest to lowest within each nation. The points are combined for all nations’ pairs (mixed gender pairs optional, e.g. used for WC) of athletes from top to bottom. The nations teams are ranked by points and teams are


chosen for entry by moving down the list, choosing the highest ranked team from each nation first, then starting at the top of the list again to choose the second (if any) ranked team from each nation, repeating as necessary, until 8 16/32 teams for ladies and 16 teams for men have been reached. The hosting nation earns one extra spot per gender up to a maximum of 3/4 Teams (16/32 teams final) (Aall athletes have to be eligible according to 2716.32519.2). In case the hosting nation is usingrequires the spot, the list of teams will be reduced at its last position. Position 8 for the ladies and 16 for the men will be the hosting nation’s positions. Position 16/32 will be the hosting nation’s position in case the host nation will not get ranked within the top 16/32 already.

2519.3 Teams field Once the nation teams qualification and seeding is determined, each nation can field any eligible athlete (*) into those teams, although each athlete is only eligible to compete on one team. Nations must declare which athletes will comprise each team at the seed meeting for the competition start. Nations determine by themselves which teammate will run 1st and 2nd. Similar to regular Parallel events the course is determined by each nation team seed.

… Minimum requirements for WC are top 60 WC or FIS Points Standing List for men and top 340 WC or FIS Points Standing List (whichever is higher) for women. Furthermore all participants have to be entered as a part of their nation’s regular quota for Parallel.

2519.4 Competition In a Parallel Team event the first competitor from each team wears a transponder on their front leg below the knee and above the ankle, or an adequate technical solution by photocells. The first competitors from each team will start with the traditional Parallel start cadence is given with both gates opening at the same time. As soon as these competitors leave the start the gates are closed and their teammates line up again. The courses will be switched for the 2nd teammate. (1st athlete goes on red, 2nd athlete has to go on blue) When the first competitor from a team crosses the finish line the transponder sends a signal to the start gate that opens just the individual start gate for their teammate. When the first competitor from a team crosses the finish line there is a signal to the start gate that opens just the individual gate for their teammate. The first team who`s 2nd teammate crosses the finish line will advance to the next round.

2519.5 Gate Judges The same rules apply for the use of gate judges as like in a regular Parallel event (Rule 2705.52071ff.)

2519.6 Competition Clothing The same rules apply for competition clothing as like in a regular Parallel event (Rule 2705.62513)

2519.7 Penalty Time

If a penalty time is used, the Penalty Time will be calculated using the averaged best times of both genders qualifications of the


individual race before. A 6% penalty of this time, with a maximum of 2,5 seconds, will be used in the parallel finals. The final maximum penalty will be confirmed by the Jury for each individual competition. In exceptional cases, the penalty time can be adjusted by the Jury before or during the respective final phases (e.g. Quarter Final, Semi Final) in order to allow for attractive race decisions. This will be communicated before the start of a next phase. In all cases the maximum time difference for the second run of each pairing can never be higher than the maximum penalty time. i.e. the actual time difference is 5 seconds, but the penalty time is 1,9 seconds, then the second teammate will be started with a handicap of 1,9 seconds for the loosing competitor of the first run. If both competitors are disqualified in the second run at the same gate, the team that won the first run advances to the next round.

2705.1.4 Seeded groups without timed runs

The competitors will be seeded according to their actual FIS or Cup Ppoints standing. In FIS WC (SBX) competitions, the competitors shouldwill be seeded using their current World Cup Ranking list or FIS Points List, whichever is are higher. For CoC competitions, CoC or FIS points will be used, whichever are higher. In the OWG, WSC and WC competitions this format may work as an alternative in extraordinary conditions only and the competitors should be seeded using the current World Cup or FIS Points, whichever are higher. Is the field bigger than 64 (or 32), qualification Heats can be done. The Jury will decide on the number of competitors who will have to pass the qualification Heats. The Jury will announce at the TC-Meeting: - Number of competitors who have to do qualification - Number of qualified competitors - If necessary number of rounds - Number of Heats including number of qualified competitors per Heat The brackets are in the back of this booklet.

2705 Execution of a Snowboard Cross

2705.1 Qualification

2705.1.3 Ties in Qualification for Finalists

If two (2) or more competitors have the same best time, the tie will be broken by their total time of the two (2) qualification runs. If they are still tied the tie will be broken using the highest current World Cup Standing Points or FIS Points whichever is higher. (at World Cup competitions) or current FIS points (at OWG, WSC and FIS/CoC level competitions). This is also valid for WSC and OWG. For FIS level, WJC and YOG only the FIS Ranking counts. …

2705.1.3.2 Ties in Qualification with “cut down system”

If two (2) or more competitors have the same best time, the tie will be broken by their total time of the two (2) qualification runs. If they


are still tied the tie will be broken using the highest current World Cup Cup Standing (World Cup-/CoC Cup Points) or FIS Ranking (FIS Points), whichever is better. This is also valid for WSC and OWG. For FIS level, JWSC and YOG only the FIS Ranking counts.

…

Finals SBX 2705.2.6 …

In case of a tie, at the finish line, such tie(s) will be broken after reviewing if available the photo-finish presentation. If a tie still exists, the competitor with the better rank on the FIS Points List for FIS Level competitions (FIS,WJC,YOG) will be ranked first. andFor WSC-, CoC- competitions the respective Cup Points or FIS Points, whichever are higher will be ranked first. for Continental Cups and World Cup Points For WSC and OWG for World Cups will bethe competitor with the better WC Points or FIS Points whichever are higher will be ranked first. … Competitors who placed 3rd or 4th in the 1/4 Finals will compete for a placing in the Semi Finals and Finals (or small Finals) for the places 9-16.If there are more than 64 competitors, the looser rounds are limited to a maximum of twoone additional round and after those round the competitors will be tied at their respective positions. 2705.2.6 The finals for the competitors qualified as per rule 2705.1.4 will be .at their respective positions. The brackets are in the back of this booklet.

2706.5 Ranking for competitors qualified as per rule 2705.1.4

12-16 Competitors: rule 2706.2 24-32 Competitors: rule 2706.1 48-64 Competitors: rule 2706.4.1

64 Bracket will be included in the ICR

2706.5.16 Ranking for heats with unbalanced number of competitors

If the competitor’s field size is 9-11, 17-23 or 33-47 the heat seeding will be as follows:

2716.3 Teams field

… …Minimum requirements are top 60 WC/CoC- Standing List for men and top 30 WC/CoC- Standing List for women .or FIS points list (whichever is higher) Furthermore all participants have to be entered as a part of their nation’s regular quota for SBX.

3007.6 Trick by Trick/SLS Judging

Panel Set / Judges System Scoring procedures: minimum 7 up to max 10 scoring judges: Judges will be divided into 2 parts: Trick judges / Overall Judges As for season 14/15, Trick judges had 60 % from total score and Overall Judges had 40% from total score. This should be flexible in the system. When you have the scores from Trick judges and Overall Judges,


Data & Results would alter the scores so it is adding up to 60% for Trick and 40% Overall. Judges will enter 1-100 each. There is the possibility to alter the values manually on each section. Example: Slopestyle course with 5 sections = Normal is: 20 % on each section This could also be as follows: Section 1 = 5 % Section 2 = 13 % Section 3 = 8 % Section 4 = 35 % Section 5 = 39 % Slopestyle course with 6 sections: Normal is: 16.66 This could also be as follows: Section 1 = 5 % Section 2 = 13 % Section 3 = 8 % Section 4 = 25 % Section 5 = 29 % Section 6 = 20 % Trick judges: Two (2) to Three (3) panels of Trick judges will evaluate the different sections of the Slopestyle course. The judges can be in panels of two (2) or three (3) judges and each panel will evaluate two (2) or three (3) sections after each other in the course. Trick judges will evaluate individually using the range 1 - 100 per section, these scores from Trick Judges in each section will then be counted and averaged to create a ranking for each section. Judge Nr 1 and Judge Nr 2 will evaluate section: 1 + 2 Judge Nr 3 and Judge Nr 4 will evaluate section: 3 + 4 Judge Nr 5 and Judge Nr 6 will evaluate section: 5 + 6 This can alter as this is with a smaller judges panel: Judge Nr 1 and Judge Nr 2 will evaluate section: 1 + 2 + 3 Judge Nr 3 and Judge Nr 4 will evaluate section: 4 + 5 + 6 This can also be altered with bigger judges panels: Judge Nr 1, Judge Nr 2 and Judge Nr 3 will evaluate section: 1 + 2 Judge Nr 4, Judge Nr 5 and Judge Nr 6 will evaluate section: 3 + 4 Judge Nr 7, Judge Nr 8 and Judge Nr 9 will evaluate section: 5 + 6 Overall judges: One panel of three (3) - four (4) judges will evaluate the run based on Judges Criteria Used. Scores will be: 1 – 100 per judge and then the scores from Overall judges will be counted and averaged.

World Cup Rules

1. Invitation


The Organizing Committee (OC) must send out an official invitation 60 90 days before the competition with all the necessary information (date and type of competition, OC-address with Tel. + Fax and e-mail address, preliminary schedule, deadline for entries etc.)

4.2 Quotas SBS/HP/BA

Reduce from 200 to 100 WSPL Points for HP Nations Basic Quota Requirements: A minimum of 200 WSPL points or 100 FIS points in Slopestyle A minimum of 200100 WSPL points or 50 FIS points in Halfpipe A minimum of 100 WSPL points or 50 FIS Points in Big Air or Slopestyle Whichever is higher for Big Air.

5.1.1 Exchange Rates for the Season

See Short Summary item 12.2

5.6 Right of Accommodation Each National Ski/Snowboard Association has to announce to the Organizers the expected total number of team members (including names) - split up in female and male (competitors, coaches, accompanying persons and service personnel) by the deadlines fixed and announced in the OC invitation (960 days before the first competition day). Furthermore the Organizers must be informed at the latest 8 days before the first TCM competition day about the names of the team members, changes to the arrival date and the originally registered team size. If this is not the case, the Organizing Committee is allowed to invoice the costs for cancelled accommodations to the respective National Association. Teams or persons who register late have no right for the reservation or the guarantee of CHF 80 per day.

5.9 Participation Fee A mandatory Participation Fee (competitors only) of a maximum of CHF 30 (exchange rate is according to 5.1.1) per official training for HP, SBS, BA, SBX (training in the competition venue) and competition day (HP, SBS, BA, SBX, PAR, including team events) will be charged to all entered competitors, based on the program in the official invitation. The invitation should will clearly state the total amount to be paid by each competitor and event. The total amount cannot be more than CHF 120 per competitor. Double participation (e.g. HP and SBS): the participation fee only has to be paid once. (e.g. Training, Training2x Training-, 1 Qualification-, 1 Final day) or respectively up to the maximum of CHF 120. In case the Qualification and the Finals are on the same day, the participation fee has to be paid for one day only.

7. Prize Money

The Organizer must make available at least CHF 25'000 (equivalent in Euro/US$) per event/gender for prize money. The exchange rates are according to 5.1.1. For individual competitions this sum is divided between the 10 best competitors per race/gender (aAt PAR and SBXAlpine individual events only, where the prize money is equal to or exceeds CHF 30'000/race/gender the payment will be down to the 16th place). For the SBX and PAR Team events the prize money is CHF


15`000 minimum and it will be distributed in between the top 3 teams per competition/gender. If the competition consists of mixed teams it will be distributed by the top 3 teams. The amount of prize money and its method of distribution must be communicated to FIS. The payment can be made at or right after the awards ceremony in cash or electronically by bank transfer. If the payment is done electronically by bank transfer, this has to be done no later than seven (7) working days after the last competition, taking into consideration the local tax laws.

12.5 Nations Cup Ladies / Nations Cup Men

A Nations Cup will be presented to the team with the best results. Formula Nations Cup: The best four results per competition per gender per nation will be added. All Team Event competitions will count for the Nations Cup Ladies and the Nations Cup Men. In case of mixed competitions the results will count simultaneously for both gender.

4.2.1 Big Air City Events

4.2.1.1. Entry procedure Ladies and Men’s Big Air events

Due to the limited amount of time to run BA city events with both genders and to keep the course in proper and safe World Cup conditions there is a need to limit the amount of competitors participating.

4.2.1.2 Maximum Numbers of competitors

Total of 60 competitors:

40 men (2 heats)

20 ladies (1 heat)

in addition there is a restricted hosting nation quota of 4 competitors with max 3 per gender.

3 spots for men and 2 for ladies as a waiting list in case somebody cannot participate at the last moment for whatever reason.

If one gender does not reach the allocate number (40M, 20 L) at the 30 day deadline for entries then the remaining spots can be shifted to the other gender,

4.2.1.3 Entry System Procedure

In order to allow a fair and correct Entry System the following Procedure will take place:

Invitation to send out 3 months prior to the first competition day

Latest 30 days prior to the 1st competition day nations have to send in entries according to the new quota calculation for Basic and Additional quotas. Entries that are not done within the deadlines will not be kept in consideration.

All competitors entered will be sorted according to the highest rank between the combined slopestyle list and the combined BA list, which is a combination between the FIS BL 2016 and the WSPL updated end of May 2015.

The top 40 men and top 20 ladies within the generated ranking list will be granted a personal spot. The respective nations are allowed to replace the Name of one competitor spot per gender according to their own needs. The spot in the inscription-ranking list will stay.


The names will be confirmed to the NSAs 28 days prior the competition NSAs should communicate to FIS/OC, 2 weeks prior the competition day if any competitor that has been granted a spot will not be able to participate. This will allow reallocating the open spots.

All the open spots within the 2 weeks will be reallocated to the next competitors entered and ranked in the combine list as described above and informed by OC-FIS.

Once allocated and confirmed the top 40 men and 20 ladies entered there will still be the possibility to send the next 3 men and 2 ladies in the combined ranking list. Such riders will be allowed to train, forerun and if there are pull outs during the training sessions get added to the competitors list. These riders will be announced once entries are forwarded.

During the draw the only changes that will be allowed are the one Name change allowed per Nation and withdraws with the addition of the competitors in the waiting list if there should be open spots.

Continental Cup Rules 2.1.1 Personal Spots World Cup

Top 3 competitors, from the hosting continent, out of the final CoC Standings will receive a personal spot on the FIS World Cup in the respective event for the upcoming season. NAC//EC and AC winners from the preceding year and SAC and ANC winners from the same season. Personal spots for the 2nd and 3rd ranked athletes, will be awarded only if those athletes have achieved a minimum of 200150 FIS points (one result of at least 400 300 points or two results that when averaged equal 200 150 or higher) from their respective event in their CoC.

EC. 2.4 Accommodation

For SBX, PSL & PGS the maximum amount for athletes and officials for half board is CHF 80 according to the official currency of the hosting nation per day. Teams or persons who register after the communicated deadline in the invitation have no right for the reservation or the guarantee of the above mentioned price. For BA, SBS & HP there is no limitation. The organizer needs to offer a package price for accommodation, which is lower than the standard season price in the organising resort.

EC. 2.6 Event Fees, Prize money, Event-Hospitality

For SBX, PSL & PGS the Organising Committee is allowed to charge an event-fee of maximum Euro 25 per official training and event-day – this must include entry fee, lift pass and event-hospitality. For SBS, HP & BA the Organising Committee is allowed to charge an event-fee of maximum 50 Euro for one event and 80 Euro for 2 events - without lift pass. The lift pass prices shall be at maximum 60% of a standard adult day Ticket at the hosting resort. If they charge an event fee, the amount and the payment procedure must be included in the official invitation. There is no mandatory prize money.


EC. 2.3.1 Additional Quotas - Hosting nation per event (20 women and men together – maximum 14 per gender) plus 20 - Additional spots up to a maximum of 10 per gender per event and per European Nation are awarded for each rider ranked in the top 150 of the current FIS points list. (Quota spots not personal) plus 1-10 - Maximum 10 for foreign Continents per Nation ranked up to 150 on the current FIS points list (women and men together – maximum 8 per gender) plus 1-10

It is at the discretion of the organiser to accept additional athletes above the quota. This has to be announced in the official invitation.

2.5 Calculation of NAC Points The following scale (1-100 places) will be used for NAC-points: For the calculation of NAC points, FIS-points have to be directly transferred into NAC-points (FIS-points = NAC-points) NAC points will only be awarded if 5 competitors have started and at least 3 have finished.

Place Points Place Points Place Points Place Points Place Points

1 500.000 21 50.000 41 9.100 61 6.100 81 3.100

2 400.000 22 45.000 42 8.950 62 5.950 82 2.950

3 300.000 23 40.000 43 8.800 63 5.800 83 2.800

4 250.000 24 35.000 44 8.650 64 5.650 84 2.650

5 225.000 25 30.000 45 8.500 65 5.500 85 2.500

6 200.000 26 25.000 46 8.350 66 5.350 86 2.350

7 180.000 27 22.500 47 8.200 67 5.200 87 2.200

8 160.000 28 20.000 48 8.050 68 5.050 88 2.050

9 145.000 29 18.000 49 7.900 69 4.900 89 1.900

10 130.000 30 16.000 50 7.750 70 4.750 90 1.750

11 120.000 31 14.000 51 7.600 71 4.600 91 1.600

12 110.000 32 13.000 52 7.450 72 4.450 92 1.450

13 100.000 33 12.000 53 7.300 73 4.300 93 1.300

14 90.000 34 11.000 54 7.150 74 4.150 94 1.150

15 80.000 35 10.000 55 7.000 75 4.000 95 1.000

16 75.000 36 9.850 56 6.850 76 3.850 96 0.850

17 70.000 37 9.700 57 6.700 77 3.700 97 0.700

18 65.000 38 9.550 58 6.550 78 3.550 98 0.550

19 60.000 39 9.400 59 6.400 79 3.400 99 0.400

20 55.000 40 9.250 60 6.250 80 3.250 100 0.250

NAC points will be awarded to 90% of the ranked riders (maximum to place 100). The calculated 90% will be always rounded up. This scale is only valid for NAC points (FIS points calculation will be done as in rule 4. in the booklet “Rules of the FIS Points Snowboard”). NAC points will only be awarded if 5 competitors have started and at least 3 have finished.

2.6 Trophies and Medals NAC Overall Champion

The overall winners will be calculated as follows:


A maximum of 7 Best NAC points results per discipline (SBX, HP,SBS, BA, PGS, PSL) are taken into consideration and will be added together to determine the NAC Overall Champion. Tie Breaking: The highest total of the best event determines the winner if still tied, the number of first place rankings, if still tied the number of second rankings, etc. decides. **There must be a minimum of 3 counting competitions to be conducted for an Overall Champion (Title) and Trophy will be awarded.

2.6.1 Trophies and Medals

The Winners of each of the 5 events (Parallel, Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Snowboard Cross and Big Air) will receive a North American Cup trophy. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd ranked competitors of each event will receive medals.

The Telemark Committee International Competition Rules (ICR) 1702.5 The course can be set with single gates according to the Alpine

ICR arts 904.2, 904.3 and 904.4.

1703.1 To mark hollows and changes in the terrain, small sprigs may be strewn colour may be used in the course. This is especially important when the light is flat.

2209.1.3 The qualification should be a race on the parallel course slope in two runsone run; first run in the red course, second run in the blue course. The start list for the first run qualification is the current published FIS points ranking for the SP. The reverse start list will be used for the second run. The judging is the same as in SP. The jury can decide to accept the result of a qualification by only one run and then the finals must be of 32 in the men’s competition and 16 in the women’s competition. If there are 32 or less men and 16 or less women the qualification need not be run and the start list is determined by the rankings from current published FIS SP points list. The jury decides the execution of the qualification.

2209.1.5 See illustration (the bracket) for the set up of pairs. The knockout bracket must be 32 for the men and 16 for the women. In the event there are not 32 men and 16 women brackets will be filled with byes.The jury decides about the starting field for the knock out (32, 16 or 8 racers).

2209.1.6 In the case of DNF or DSQ during the qualification the competitor

is ranked below the lowest finisher. If there are multiple DNF or DSQ then the competitor is ranked according to the FIS SP points list.

2209.3.1 Each round has two one run.s, with skiers racing once in each

course (red and blue).


2209.3.2 The higher ranked competitor with the lowest start number starts in

the red course in the first run.following the qualification may choses the course.

2209.3.3 The winner of the pair (after two runs) continues to the next round. The figure bracket above illustrates the starting sequence.

2211.2.2 Penalties and disqualifications are indicated by the course judges

after the 360-turn. Such indications must be by the use of clearly displayed panels. Penalties are indicated with 0, 1, 2, X. Where:

0 = no penalty 1 = 1 penalty 2 = 2 penalties X = Max. penalty (3 or more than 2 penalties or DSQ according

2215.1.1) Panels must correspond with the colour of the course they refer to.

The panels must be at least 80 cm (h) x 60 cm (w). 2212.1.4 Three or more flags (incl. jump) result in a disqualification

maximum penalty.in that run. 2212.1.5 If both competitors are disqualified in the first run, the competitor

that has reached the shortest distance gets the penalty. Both competitors continue to the next run.

2212.1.6 If a competitor is disqualified in the second run, he loses the pair. 2212.1.7 If both competitors are disqualified in the second run, the

competitor that has come furthest wins the pair and continues to the next round.

2212.1.8 If both competitors are disqualified in the second run, and it is

difficult to determine who reached furthest, the time difference from the first run determines the winner of the pair.

2212.1.9 The jury has final decision in case of doubt. 2212.1.105 The jury can may demand a re-turnrun of the pair. 2213.1 Time difference

The time difference is measured when the competitors cross the finishing line. The time difference from the first run is carried to the second run. The combined time difference determines the winner of the pair.

2213.2 Maximum time difference The maximum time difference which can be applied per run is 3

seconds, whether or not a competitor fails to finish, is disqualified or is slower by more than 3 seconds.

2215.2 The competitor who is disqualified or does not finish the first run of a round will start in the second with maximum penalty time. The maximum penalty time is 3 seconds.

2215.2.1 The competitor who is disqualified or does not finish/abandons in

the second run is eliminated.


2215.2.2 In case both competitors do not finish, the competitor that passes the most gates:-wins the pair. First run: wins the first run Second run: advance to the next round

World Cup Rules 1.1 Classic, Sprint, Parallel Sprint With voting right: the Technical Delegate the Chief of Race of the Organizing Committee

the Race coordinator (Race Director) as Referee, appointed by the FIS Telemark Committee

The Referee has the deciding vote in case of a tie 1.1.1 Classic, Sprint, Parallel Sprint With voting right: the Technical Delegate the Chief of Race of the Organizing Committee

the Race coordinator (Race Director) as Referee, appointed by the FIS Telemark Committee With no voting right TD Assistant (TD or coach appointed by the jury) The Referee has the deciding vote in case of a tie.

3.4 Limitation Sprint in 2 runs

There is no limitation. All racers who are classified in did finish the first run are able permitted to start at in the second run.

4.1.3 Prices in including Livestreaming

Where Livestreaming is agreed the OC may charge an extra charge per day to the athlete in order to contribute towards Livestreaming costs. This charge is not to exceed CHF 30 per competitor per day.

6. Prize money

The Organizer is requested to provide prize money for Ladies and Men at equal value. In case of combined evaluations to the 3 best competitors. The amount of prize money and its method of distribution must be communicated to the FIS Telemark Committee before October 15th. If more than one competitor is on the same rank, the amount of the next rank(s) is added and divided by the number of competitors concerned. The payment must be made at the awards ceremony in cash and in convertible currency, taking into consideration the local tax laws. The Organizing Committee must assist the competitors with matters relating to taxation problems with prize money in the country in which the competition is held.

1st: CHF 300.00 2nd: CHF 200.00 3rd: CHF 100.00

Parallel Sprint Sprint/Classic 1st CHF 500.00 1st CHF 500.00 2nd CHF 300.00 2nd CHF 400.00 3rd CHF 200.00 3rd CHF 300.00 4th CHF 100.00 4th CHF 200.00 5th CHF 100.00


6th CHF 50.00

9.1.1 The best 10 Ladies and 15 Men present The best 15 competitors present are Are enrolled according to the

actual FIS Points WC ranking lists in the given discipline. If the difference in standard between racers is too great, the World Cup Coordinator may propose to the jury that the 1st group has less than 15 racers. Their start numbers are to be randomly selected.

9.1.2 Enrolment after the 15th competitor

Competitors with at least 250 Telemark FIS points are enrolled after the 30th competitor (starting order according to the discipline WC ranking list, if not available, then according to FIS points).

9.2 Starting order 2nd run

In competitions held in two runs (SP) all competitors classified are qualified for the second run. When the starting order of the 2nd run is presented, the results of the 1st run are deemed official. Starting list of for the 2nd run must be placed in the finish area on the score board and in the start area.

9.3 Obligations of communication

After a run, the OC has the obligation to present on the score board in the finish area, the referee report of the list of racers competitors who are DNS, DNF and disqualified. This list must be presented before the commencement of the second inspection max 20 minutes after the last racer crossed the finish line and contain the referee’s signature and the indication of the time when it was published on the score board.

9.5 Yellow flag

The yellow flags needed for the skating area, jump and free zones will be provided by FIS Telemark Committee. If the Organizer wishes to use their own yellow flags then the organizer must also include the FIS yellow flags sponsor on their yellow flags.

10.1.1 World Cup Points PS

Point Scale to be applied for a Parallel Sprint: 1. place – 100 points 2. place – 80 points 3. place – 60 points 4. place – 50 points 5. – 8. place – 40 points 9. – 16. place – 15 points 7. – 32. place – 5 points

10.1.2. If there is a qualification race the points according to art. 10.1.1 are

applied for the ranking of the Parallel Sprint for 32 competitors. Should the final be of 16 competitors then the competitors ranked 17 to 30 in the qualification race should receive the points according to art. 10.1, Telemark World Cup points table. If the final is of 8 competitors then the same principle applies starting from the 9th position points.

Continental Cup/FIS Rules 11. Homologation


All competitions can onlyCompetitions may be granted to Organizers who have valid Aalpine homologated courses (also national homologated certificates are accepted). The Organizer expressly confirms that all courses chosen for the FIS Telemark COC/FIS events have been homologated by alpine procedure. The courses and the situation of the finish area must conform to the criteria’s fixed for TICR. Also, the basic preparation of COC/FIS courses must be guaranteed by snowmaking facilities with sufficient capacity. The TD has the authority to use an alternative course, proposed by the Organizer. This alternative piste however must guarantee a proper run of events.

FIS Points Rules 2.2 Junior competitions If there is no special race codex for juniors, they have to be included

in the senior results. If there is a special race codex for juniors, the juniors must run their separate race and be ranked separately from the seniors. Juniors may not get 2 results from one race.

2.4 Criteria for FIS point consideration

Only FIS competitors that strictly follow the Telemark International Competition Rules and Art. 4 in the following are considered. Only races that meet the following requirements will be taken into consideration for FIS points: - Registration of the competition in FIS calendar - Strict observation of the International Competitions Rules (ICR) - Complies with art. 8 ff - If less than three competitors with FIS points are ranked amongst

the top ten of the result list, the race is not considered. - Only Sprint and Classic competitions can be taken into

consideration for FIS points (not Parallel Sprint and Team Parallel Sprint)

3.2 Registration fee

The FIS code registration fee for the competitors who are included in the World Cup Overall Standings is CHF 50— per season. The amount can be paid cash on site to the Telemark World Cup Race Director or the Telemark Committee will send an invoice to the National Ski Associations.

The Speed Skiing Committee Speed Skiing International Competition Rules

1230.1.1 Age Limits 1230.1.2 The FIS competition year is July 1st - June 30th of the following

year. In order to compete in international competitions (except U16 - U14 competitions) a competitor must be no younger than age group U18.

1230.1.3 International junior competitions are restricted to U18 and U21 age

group. (Exception National Junior Championship)


1230.1.4 Classification at International Competitions Admitted years of birth for juniors: FIS Competition Year 15/16 16/17 U14 2003 2004 2002 2003 U16 2001 2002 2000 2001 U18 1999 2000 1998 1999 U21 1997 1998 1996 1997 1995 1996

1233.6.1 Forerunners are to be provided by the organiser. registered as

normal competitors for the current race and They must fully comply with the FIS rules for Speed Skiing. In cases where this is not possible, For for training and the first official run, the Jury will draw two (male) competitors from the last 10 ranked competitors to act as forerunners. The speeds of these forerunners are retained as their official results for that run.

1233.6.3 Starting Order in Extraordinary Conditions (Snow Seed)

In extraordinary conditions, the Jury may change the starting order. A group of at least 6 competitors, nominated in advance, start before start number one. These 6 competitors are drawn from among the last 25% of the start list. They will start in reverse order of their start numbers.

1233.9.1 During the final run of each competition day, the leading 3 competitors are required to stay in the enclosed area at the finish area until the competition for that day has finished and equipment checks have taken place.

1233.10.2 Nations Cup

During the course of the season, FIS will publish running Speed Ski World Cup (SSWC) points lists (separately for S1, SDH and SDH(Jun)), based on the official results as they are issued. On the basis of this, and the results of the final event, the World Cup champions will be presented with their trophies at the World Cup final. The medals and trophies provided by FIS will only be distributed to the winner of S1 category. The Organising committee of the WC Final has to organise the medals for the winner of SDH and SDH Junior categories. All SSWC races will count for a national ranking, the Nations Cup, which will include all nations present and be based on the three best speeds achieved by that nation by three different competitors in three different categories: - the three competitors must include a Junior (SDHJ)(S1 or

SDH(Jun), Ladies and SDH categories. and a lady and a man from the SDH category and S1 category. The lady and the man must be from different categories.

- The speeds of these competitors are accumulated and ranked accordingly.

- No competitor may represent more than 21 of these categories at the same time.


- Any nation unable to represent one of the above categories will have 100kph added per missing category to their classification.

1234.3 Ski poles

Ski poles are compulsory for speed skiers. They must be at least 1m long (as measured in a straight line between the extreme ends), and a pair of poles must not weigh more than 2 kg. Baskets or ‘rings’ are obligatory, must be at least 3cm in diameter, between 53 and 10 cm long, and must be placed no more than 5cm from the lower end of the pole with the largest diameter at the lowest part. The handles, placed at the very upper part of the poles and without handstraps (‘sword knots’) must be free of sharp or prominent parts, as must the entire pole.

1234.6.1 SDH and SDH (Jun) competitors and forerunners must wear a

crash helmet for official training as well as for the competition that meets the FIS Equipment Specifications (Alpine DH). which conforms to FIS Alpine DH Equipment Specification Rules, or to EN966. CE1077 helmets may have added chin protection and an optional visor.

1234.7 Fairings

Speed skiers may wear rear fairings under the ski suit with the following restrictions: - Each fairing may not exceed 1 kg in weight, must be

constructed from a pliable material, must not cover or inhibit the working of the ski binding, and must be non-wounding when breaking.

- The maximum depth of the fairings, measured perpendicular to the leg, must not exceed 30 cm from the front fairing and/or buckle to the back of the spoiler at any point.

- front fairings must be rounded and follow the standard shape of the boot.

Organiser Checklist

7) Organise the lodging and catering for racers, officials and media. Maximum price for lodging is CHF 100.00 including full board incl. non-alcoholic beverages and lift tickets according Alpine World Cup Rules art. 4.3 and 4.4

The request from the Speed Skiing Committee to adapt the calendar fees will be submitted to the FIS Congress in 2016. The Sub-Committee for Masters Racing FIS points for Super G

MA 8) RACE POINTS - FIS MASTERS POINTS

a) Race Points The race points will be calculated according to the alpine formula Race Points (leading to FIS MASTERS points) are calculated separately for each Category (A, B and C), with the fastest racer of his Category receiving 0 points. No Ppenalties are to be calculated by


TD or Race Organisers, these will be added to the Race Pointswhen results are handled at the FIS-Office. Penalties are to be calculated as per item 4.4 of the Rules For the FIS Alpine Points.

Slalom points are given for Slalom, Giant Slalom points for GS and Super-G points for SG. GSpoints (Super-G points can be are used for the draw in GS and Super-G (and also recommended in Downhill where applicable). - The FIS Masters Point List is prepared and published by the FIS-Office at least once a year, using the best 2 results of the last 15 months. For additional updated lists during the same Competition Year the points of the current Competition Year up to the time of preparing them are to be included. Point Lists are planned for the Beginning of the Competition Year, in November and the week before the World Criterium.

b) FIS MASTERS Point List - The FIS Masters Point List is prepared and published by the FIS-Office at least once a year, using the best 2 results of the last 15 months. For additional updated lists during the same Competition Year the points of the current Competition Year up to the time of preparing them are to be included. Point Lists are planned for the Beginning of the Competition Year, in November and the week before the World Criterium. - Slalom points are given for Slalom, Giant Slalom points for GS and Super-G. GS-points are used for the draw in GS and Super-G (and also recommended in Downhill where applicable). All FIS MASTES Races which are directed by a FIS-Technical Delegate and are listed in the FIS-Calendar receive points valid for the FIS MASTERS Point List. Minimum and maximum Penalties F values andCategory Adders Fixed penalties are established by the S/Committee for MASTERS Racing for different levels of races:

WCM – FIS World Criterium MASTERS Alpine Skiing 0 pts. penalty FMC – FIS MASTERS CUP 0 pts. penalty ALP – International Alpencup 5 pts. penalty SAC – South American Cup 520 pts. penalty MAS – FIS Masters Race (all others) 940 pts. penalty (- see also rule MA 58) - Slalom points are given for Slalom, Giant Slalom points for GS and Super-G points for SG. GSpoints (Super-G points can be are used for the draw in GS and Super-G (and also recommended in Downhill where applicable). Base List

b) 1 Base FIS Points list (BL) (*)

The Base FIS Points List (BL) will be published middle of June. b) 1.1 The average of the best two results in each event during the past

season will be used for the calculation of the BL list.


b) 1.2 For a competitor who has obtained only one result in any of the alpine events (Downhill, Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G or Alpine Combined), during the past season period, a 20% (+) of his result will be added to the result.

b) 1.3 For a competitor who has not obtained results in any of the alpine

events (Downhill, Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G or Alpine Combined), during the past season period, a 50% (>) will be added to the previous BL points. These competitors must remain registered as active with the FIS.

b) 1.4 If the status as injured is approved, and a competitor has not started

more than five (5) times across all events during the valid season.10% (#) will be added to the competitor’s BL if the current points are not better as the protected points.

b) 1.5 Normal FIS Points list (NL)

The list number one will be published 1st July based on the BL.

b) 1.6 The NL will reflect the average of a competitor's best two results in each event during the current period if the points are better than the BL.

b) 1.7 Only one Result and no BL points

- 20% will be added to the competitors result.

b) 1.8 Only one Result and BL points If the competitor has only 1 result per event during the current period, but has BL points, than the BL points will be valid.

b) 1.9 Validity Period The validity period of the results is the current season.

b) 2 Injury Status

b) 2.1 Registration

When a competitor injures himself and applies for the single penalty, the National Ski Association must apply to the FIS as soon as possible or latest 30th April for the approval using the official form and submitting a medical certificate. This official form and medical certificate are only valid for one season.

b) 2.2 Conditions

- At least 8 months must have been passed between the time of the injury and the competitors 1st start.

- Competitors must remain registered as active with the FIS to maintain injury protection.

- A competitor has not started more than five (5) times across all events during the valid season.

b) 3 Printing Deadlines and Validity of the Individual Lists

The printing deadlines and validity date will be fixed every year by the Sub-Committee for Masters Racing in conjunction with the FIS Office.

(see also rule MA 58)


New Wording

MA 81) OVERALL MASTERS CUP Each year there is an “Overall MASTERS Cup Winner” in each class, corresponding to the “FIS World Cup”. In all FIS MASTERS Cup Races (appr. 320-430 per Competition Year, 4 of them reserved for South America and another 4 to North America) the first 3015 racers in each class receive FMC-Points to be added up throughout the year. Additionally to the Overall FIS Masters Cup winners in each class, Overall Titles per Category (A, B and C) and per Discipline (Giant Slalom, Slalom and Super G) will be awarded.

Overall Title MA 82) POINT CALCULATION

Winner, of the Overall Masters Cup in each Class, is the racer accumulating the highest number of points taking into account his 9 best rankings of the season - regardless of the event. To enter the Final Overall Classification a racer must have finished and achieved an official ranking in a Minimum of 6 FIS MC Races (DNF and DSQ not to be counted).

Points for rankings: 1st=25, 2nd=20, 3rd=15, 4th=12, 5th=11 etc. until 15th=1. 1st: 100, 2nd: 80, 3rd: 60, 4th 50, 5th: 45, 6th: 40; 7th: 36, 8th: 32, 9th: 29, 10th 26, 11th: 24; 12th: 22; 13th: 20, 14th: 18, 15th: 16, 16th: 15 etc. until 30th: 1 For the Overall Title by Category (A, B and C) a minimum of six and a maximum of nine valid results are to be considered. The handicap factor for each class will be defined by the Sub-Committee for Masters Racing. For the Overall Title by Discipline a maximum of four valid results for Super G will be counted and for the Technical Events (Slalom and Giant Slalom) a maximum of seven valid results. The handicap factor for each class will be defined by the Sub-Committee for Masters Racing.

MA 83) DOUBLE FIS MASTER CUP POINTS AT FINALS

For the FIS MC Finals (generally SL and GS), the racers are awarded double points as defined by rule MA 82) Points for FIS MC Finals: 1st: 200, 2nd: 160, 3rd: 120, 4th 100, 5th: 90, 6th: 80; 7th: 72, 8th: 64, 9th: 58, 10th 52, 11th: 48; 12th: 44; 13th: 40, 14th: 36, 15th: 32, 16th: 30 etc. until 30th: 2.1st=50, 2nd=40, 3rd=30, 4th=24, 5th=22 etc. until 15th=2 If the FIS MC finals are scheduled and executed within the World Criterium week, only the additional FIS MC Race (generally GS) will receive the double points. If no additional FIS MC Race is scheduled or executed at the World Criterium week there will be no double points race.

Tie break rule


MA 84) TIE BREAK RULE

In case of a tie in points for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place for the Overall Masters Cup Winners, the tie is to be broken according to the following system: a) Winner is the racer showing the lower sum of race points of his 9

best placing after the last race. b) In case that his 10th or 11th etc. best result is an equal ranking to

his 9th best, those with the lowest race points have to be considered.

Example: A racer has 8 first places and 3 second places. If a tie is to be broken,

- the eight first places are taken into consideration and their points are summed up (regardless whether some of his second or third places may have lower race points)

- To find he ninth result to be considered: out of his 3 second places the one with the lowest race points will be considered.

c) The same rule applies (lowest sum of race points) if 2 or more racers achieve an equal sum of points from a different number of rankings (can be from 6, 7, 8 or 9 races). For the Overall Title by Category (A, B and C) and Overall title by Discipline (Super G, Slalom and Giant Slalom), in case of a tie for 1st, 2nd and/or 3rd place, the tie will be broken in favor of the oldest athlete.

Mandatory to have separate courses for Super G on World Criterium MA 4) COURSES

c) Super-G: min. 300 m – max 400 m all Categories The course of a Super-G in MASTERS Races musthas to be suited for MASTERS Skiing –shorter, with smaller radius curves, slower and therefore safer than a regular international Super-G. (For the World Criterium: Separate Super G courses for each Category A, B and C must be run on separate days and on separate courses.are mandatoryIf they are run on the same day they must have separate slopes.)

Prizes at FMC and WCM events MA 27) OTHER ACTIVITIES

Set up connections with the Media - local, regional and national Press, Radio and TV companies.

- Undertake local publicity - Website/Internet - Acquire sponsors for advertising, paper, start numbers, start and

result lists, placards or financial support etc. - If the event runs over 2 or more days, organize social events for

competitors, ideally between 18 and 19:30 hrs after the Captains’ Meeting, and possibly with the prize giving, where any program changes can be announced.

- The Organisers are responsible for providing medals or trophiesprizes for the top 3 in each class (possibly 5 at major events) and trophies for the winner in each Category A,B, C and D (D= Ladies 55 and over) -Best Time of the Day).


- Organise daily prize giving; on the final day that should be as early as possible near the Finish Area to enable an early departure of the competitors.

MA 58) RESULT LIST - PENALTIES

a) Result Lists - In the result list each racer must be identified (besides correct

spelling of the name) with Code No., Nation Symbol and Year of Birth.

- There should be a copy for each competitor, distributed as soon as possible, and no later than the prize giving each evening. They must be separated into appropriate age-classes (30-34, 35-40, 40-44 etc.). If possible Categories B/C should be published separately from Category A.

b) Penalties - Race penalties are not to be calculated as per rule MA 8), since for

Organisers, all Masters races are considered “zero-point” races. Hence, for each race there will be 3 racers with zero points, one for each of the Categories C, B and A. According to the Standard of races fixed penalties are being added in the FIS-Office when race points get transferred into the FIS MASTERS Point List – see rule MA 8)

MA 59) PRIZEGIVING

- see also rule MA 27)

- An Awards Ceremony should be conducted in a festive manner, using the traditional “3-step winners’ podium”. Display of prizes, sound system, speaker, access for spectators and music are all appropriate.

- For one-day races, the prize giving should be organized shortly after the race in or outside a nearby restaurant.

- For two-day events, a cocktail reception is recommended on the first day, ending before dinner time. 18.00 hrs is a good time to start for your local dignitaries and speeches, including the awards of the day. On the second day, somewhat shorter, Price giving should be organized near the Finish Area, a short time after the race to facilitate a rapid departure of the competitors.

- For longer competitions, treat these in a corresponding manner like two-day events.

- As a per Rrule MA 27), the top 3 in each class get medals or trophiesprizes (possibly 5 at major events), which are to be supplied by the race organization. The Organiser is also obliged to hHonor also the best time of the day in each Category A, B, and C and D (D = Ladies 55 and over) with trophies and/or the Category winners.

- Medals should be in Gold, Silver and Bronze, with a substantial appearance and a minimum diameter of 50 mm..

MA 76) MEDALS

The Organiszers are responsible for providing Medals in Gold, Silver and Bronze for the top 3 racers in each class, with a substantial appearance and a minimum diameter of 75 mm, worthy of World Championships.


One side must show the Official Title of the Event (according to rule MA 71) – “Alpine Skiing” may be left out), the name of the resort and the year. The event and the ranking must be shown. In addition the medal may show a presentation (picture or emblem) of the resort or a sponsor (if not dominating). A model or design must be approved by the S/Committee Chairman or FIS Inspector before ordering production. Additionally, the Organisers are responsible for providing trophies for the Best Time of the Day for the winners in Category A, B, C and D (D = Ladies 55 and over) and C. The Awards Ceremony should be organized in a festive manner appropriate to a World Championship.

The Equipment Committee

International Competition Rules

606 Competitors' EquipmentOutfits (see also Specifications for Competition Equipment)

606.2 Competition Suits

606.2.1 For Downhill, Giant Slalom and Super-G competitions at the Olympic Winter Games, FIS World Ski Championships, FIS World Cup, FIS Continental Cups and FIS World Junior Ski Championships competition suits must be plombed.have a label/plomb attesting conformity with FIS specifications for competition suits.

606.2.2 If for any reason a plomb is missing from a suit that has already been controlled, a provisional start may be allowed.The competition suit must have a label attesting conformity with FIS specifications for competition suits. DH/SG/GS: Fulfillment of requirements is to be attested by a specific standardized conformity label affixed in a non-removable way at the back of the lower left leg above the top of the ski boot cuff area of the competition suit in a location, which is and shall remain visible during competition. The conformity label shall include the following text: «Competition Suit conforms to FIS specifications 2015». Labels affixed by manufacturers shall comply with the specifications set forth in the attachment. The conformity label attests that the manufacturer and NSA are guaranteeing that the surfaces of the competition suit are not plasticised or treated by any chemical means (gaseous, liquid or solid) and that they have a minimum permeability of 30 litres per m2/sec with a measurement tolerance of 3,0 litres per m2/sec.

Specifications for Competition Equipment and Commercial Markings 5. Competition Racing suits

Competition suits used in DH, SG and GS, and clothing worn underneath, such as undergarments, etc., must have a textile surface on the inside and the outside. The surfaces may not be plasticised or treated by any chemical means (gaseous, liquid or


solid) and must have a minimum permeability of 30 litres per m2/sec. Seams may only exist in order to join the portions of the suit. Outer tucks and darts are not allowed. The competition suits must be equally porous in all parts, both from the outside in and from the inside out. Minimum air permeability is established whereby the unstretched fabric must show a medium air permeability of a minimum of 30 litres per m2/sec under 10 mm of water pressure (with a measurement tolerance of 3,0 litres per m2/sec).. Competitors are allowed to protect all parts of the body with so called protectors in all events: In Downhill, protectors may not be integrated into the competition suit itself. In all events these protectors must be worn underneath the plombed racing conforming competition suit. (Exception forearm protection used in SG, GS and SL and shin protection used in SL). Protectors must fulfil the 30 litre permeability rule measurement with a measurement tolerance of 3,0 litres per m2/sec with the exception of the shoulder, scapular region, chest, arms and legs. The anatomical body shape may not be changed. Label attesting conformity with FIS specifications for competition suits (DH/SG/GS): Fulfillment of requirements is to be attested by a specific standardized conformity label affixed in a non-removable way at the back of the lower left leg above the top of the ski boot cuff area of the competition suit in a location, which is and shall remain visible during competition. The conformity label shall include the following text: «Competition Suit conforms to FIS specifications 2015». Labels affixed by manufacturers shall comply with the specifications set forth in the attachment. The conformity label attests that the manufacturer and NSA are guaranteeing that the surfaces of the competition suit are not plasticised or treated by any chemical means (gaseous, liquid or solid) and that they have a minimum permeability of 30 litres per m2/sec with a measurement tolerance of 3,0 litres per m2/sec. Both conformity systems, label and plomb systems, will be valid during the transition period until the end of the 2017/18 season. Scheduled controls of different materials will still be offered to the NSA’s and manufacturers as determined by the FIS Controller. A maximum of 4 test patches per NSA will be permitted per session. According to the World Cup testing procedures of past seasons, the controllers will determine pre competition testing sessions. The NSA´s will have the opportunity to make a control on their World Cup competition suits prior to the competitions. This control only gives a confirmation that the material being tested may conform to the FIS Specifications.

Helmet modification 6.2.4 Alteration/modification/additional element

The helmets shall be used without alteration/modification, as certified by the manufacturer. Furthermore, no additional element/equipment shall be affixed on the surface of the helmet.


Application for approval of a new ski Mad-Croc Sports submitted an application for approval as an Alpine ski manufacturer and the use of the skis at World Cup level. The Council decided to table the matter and seek expert legal advice. The Committee for Advertising Matters International Competition Rules 206.7.3 Sponsorships by commercial betting companies

Advertising of commercial betting companies or other betting activities on or with the athletes, e.g. head sponsors, competition suits, starting bibs, testimonials are strictly prohibited with the exception of lotteries and companies operating non-sports betting only.

Specifications for Competition Equipment

G. Bibs

To change the size of the Alpine Ladies bibs as follows:

Existing: New proposal:

2. Actual specifications (…)

2.4 Clothing (…)

2.4.4. A military symbol (emblem), indicating the national military organisation and similar organisations may be displayed on warm-up suits (not on headgear or race suits), with a maximum size of 20 cm2. This symbol is not included including within the 400 cm2 total surface area of the commercial markings. This applies also to markings of charitable organisations.

2.7 Accessories (…)

2.7.1 Fanny packs, drinking bottles, mobile phones and other gadgets / Waist bags

The commercial markings belong to the NSA

The size of commercial markings is limited to a maximum of 50 cm2. The space can be used by the actual producer of the product or a commercial sponsor of the National Ski Association.

42 CM

38 CM


Waist bags with commercial markings may not be worn in front of the leader board or on the podium during the winners` presentation and/or award ceremony.

2.7.2 Mobile phones with large neckband/use of drinking bottles.

To avoid obstructing the view of the bib sponsor during the winners` presentation and/or award ceremony, all items mentioned in 2.7.1 cannot be worn large neckbands with mobile phones and drinking bottles are prohibited on the podium and in front of the leader board or on the podium during the winners` presentation and/or the award ceremony.

II. Bye-laws for commercial markings and for Advertising (…)

B. Advertising with athletes (…)

B.3.1 Any kind of advertising with alcohol, tobacco, commercial betting companies and drugs.

Advertising Rules 1. GENERAL ADVERTISING PRINCIPLES 1.3 Special (rotating) Advertising

Advertising boards, poster and banners must not be interfere installed between the camera and the action. with the presentation of the sporting action. Special function installations (e.g. bridge, arch, LED displays) are allowed in special cases and must be approved by FIS as well as arranged in such a way to conform to safety and advertising aspects requirements. In the case Should LED advertising is be used advertising may rotate only once during a camera sequence within the action,. however only once during a camera sequence. Animations can be used for only one Sponsor per rotation. Advertising must not move, rotate or change in any way visible on the screen.

1.4 Advertising may consist of a maximum of three of the following five items: - a slogan (e.g.Adidas - All in ) if wordings are registered as part of

a trademark 1.5 Illumination of advertising / rear-lighted poster advertising

In general the illumination of advertising spaces, especially for night events, boards/banners is allowed as long as they correspond with the points conditions mentioned above, are respected, the lightning does not shine directly into the camera and does not affect the view of the athletes. If it is used a rear-lighted poster is to be used as advertising (eg. outdoor display showcase), FIS must be consulted before mounting the case it can be accepted for consultation.

1.6 No advertising may be made in sound during the

transmissions. 1.6. No advertising may be made in sound during the transmissions.

Exceptions can be made but need approval of FIS and the, respective National Ski Association and host-broadcaster.


1.9 Virtual advertising is in principal not allowed at any FIS World Cup events. Exceptions. can be made but need the approval of FIS and the respective National Ski Association.

1.10 Split Screens during broadcasting of the events is are not allowed

when it they shows live action and advertising at the same time. 1.12 Any new or thus far not mentioned advertising opportunities need to

be approved by FIS in advance of implementation. On request of the respective National Association single tests of new advertising opportunities may be approved by FIS. Requests for the implementation of new advertising opportunities need to be forwarded to FIS for discussion in the Committee for Advertising Matters at the latest by May 1st. A test of a new advertising opportunity in the upcoming season can only be allowed once agreed by the Advertising Committee.when a request is forwarded to the Committee for Advertising Matters latest by September 1st.

2. ADVERTISING RULES FOR ALL FIS DISCIPLINES 2.2 Advertising on starting bibs

Basic design elements Symbols (names, and logos and graphics product identifications) of only one and the same sponsor are permitted on the front as well as the back of all starting bibs of the race. Bib design must not imitate products. A layout using the whole bib surface can be created to reflect the identity of the bib sponsor (e.g. through design, colour) however this design must not affect the visibility of the start number. The logo, product identification, and brand identification may not exceed 20cm 16cm20cm. in height, whereby the letters or numbers may not exceed 10 cm. This brand identification can also be in two lines (12 cm in total height). Names which appear on equipment or components (skis, bindings, poles, boots, crash-helmets, wax companies etc.) are not to be used on starting bibs and competition suits. In the case a hardware producer also produces software materials this can be allowed if a different logo brand is used. Start Number The start number must be printed in a bold colour and has to be positioned on the bib so that it is clearly visible. for the race officials. The height of the number must be at least 10 12 cm. In team competitions, e.g. Cross- Country, Nordic Combined, Nations Team Event, the number is to be adjusted in appropriate size (must be min. 812cm) and color. The FIS logo or any other non-commercial official logo authorized by the FIS may be printed behind the number in appropriate coloured form. On the left and right of the starting number one advertising space of max. 50 cm2, with a maximum height of 5 cm can be used for “tourist identifications/special advertising”. This advertising space belongs to the NSA. and may be used by the NSA itself or in co-operation with the FIS for international sponsors.


FIS and official Title Sponsor logos The FIS logo or the FIS World Snow Day logo and the official title of the World Cup for the season the official FIS World Cup composite logo which includes the official title of the World Cup and possibly the FIS presenting or title sponsor logo(e.g. Audi FIS Ski World Cup) as accepted by the FIS and possibly a FIS presenting sponsor must appear on the left and or right side of the shoulder piece and may not exceed 6cm x 6cm. in height. Leader bib Every start number series used in the FIS World Cup must have a leader bib. On the leader bib, which is designed formed in a uniform colour (e.g. yellow or red or other colours permitted by the FIS) there has to be instead of the number the official FIS World Cup title and possibly the logo and/or brand identification of the official FIS title or presenting sponsor replaces the number. The logo and/or brand name identification of the commercial bib sponsor placed in the upper third part of the bib may not exceed 16 cm in height. ad space remains white, so that the commercial sponsor can be printed in the original colors as on the other start bibs.

2.3 Timekeeping and data processing c) the logos of up to a maximum of five three sponsors of the competition40%

2.4.2 Small back installation for live interviews

Three Max. 5 additional sponsor advertisements of 8cm x 8cm are possible, if the respective NSA finds an agreement in this regard with its national TV station (e.g. Austrian Ski Federation with ORF).

2.8 Host Broadcaster

The maximum measurements of the advertising for the host broadcaster respectively or TV network company advertising on commentator cabins is not exceed 50cm x 50cm i.e. 2500cm2. and is only allowed on every second cabin. The placement of additional advertising on cabin platforms is not permitted.

3. ADVERTISING RULES ALPINE EVENTS

3.1 Downhill, and Super-G, Giant Slalom, and Slalom, Alpine

Combined, Nations Team Event The exact placing of all advertising must be agreed with the host broadcaster, in accordance with the following:

3.1.1 Starting (installation and) hut house

Moreover, In addition inside the starting house the logo of the official event sponsor may appear. in the same way as on the outside. On each the sides of the start house a total of 30 m of banners can be placed. Tthe banners can be placed on both sides, however the height of the banners cannot exceed 1.5m. including the platinum circle. Furthermore the The first banner connected to the start must be positioned at least 50 cm outside the the from the starting house. As an addition, an advertising board (long, narrow) may be placed above the banners on a maximum height of 30 cm either behind the safety barrier or the padding. On such boards a maximum of 6 different sponsors may appear on a length of at least 12 m either on


a repeated sequence or with the logo of the sponsor. Both advertising possibilities i.e. elevated boards or “platinum circle” belong to the National Ski Association and may be used by them exclusively or in co-operation with the FIS for international sponsors.

3.1.2 Along the course

The use of advertising banners There may be up to 22 advertising positions along the course, in the field of vision of any one single camera, is subject to the following conditions:

a) Banners shall be fixed on PVC frames with breakable point. Their

measurements must not exceed: - Downhill / Super G / Giant Slalom: eight (8) meters in width

and one and a half (1,5) meters in height - Slalom / Parallel: six (6) meters in width and one meter in

height

b) For security reasons, the FIS Race Directors have defined the following applies: - Mounting of advertising banners above slip-sheets is

possible, provided that they are made of a very light, breakable, porous material, not endless and with eyes which must be used for fastening on the top-safety net by means of elastic rubber bands and safety expanders. The size and layout of such advertising may not exceed 12 meters in length. 1,5 x 6m.

- On Ssafety fences (called B-fences or B-nets) direct fixing of advertising banners on safety fences is not allowed.

c) Advertising (name/logo) over more than one banner is not

allowed. There are different amounts The Number of advertising banners positions allowed along the course per event discipline which is defined by positions are as follows: Downhill and Super-G: up to a maximum of 35 positions. Giant Slalom : up to a maximum of 30 positions Slalom: up to a maximum of 25 positions. A position is defined as follows: - 1 single banner or, - 1 to max. 3 single banners attached next to each other or, - 1 to max. 3 single banners attached to each other forming an

angle with the possibility to have an inflatable placed in the angle behind the banners or,

- 1 to max. 3 single banners lined up in front of each other with a maximum distance of 4m between them.

In any case tThe Race Director can decide not to allow a position for safety reasons not to allow a position.

3.1.3 Finishing posts, gates, course-markers

Gate Panels Flags for Downhill and Super G On all the red and blue gate panels flags and course-markers, it shall be permitted to identify (name or logo) the locality/region and/or a sponsor. These this identifications can must be printed directly on both sides of the gate panels or patches can be used. . In all cases the types of panelsflags must be identical and conform to the respective article of ICR.


Discipline Size of the gate flag Advertising space GS 75 x 50 50% SG 75 x 50 50% DH 75 x 50 50%

The following has to be considered for both sides of the panelflag design. For Downhill/Super G and Giant Slalom events: - The sponsor logo may be printed in its original colours. - The resort logo may be printed only in letters of one color

directly, on a panel in one colour. red or blue flag. The use of patches any background boxes or frames is not allowed but the material used must have the exact same colour as the gate panel. in this case.

- the resort name/logo may either be printed in one line with a maximum height of 10cm or in two lines with a maximum height of 12cm.

Gate Panels for Giant Slalom and Nations Team Event On the red and blue gate flags panels and course-markers used, it shall be permitted to identify (name or logo) the locality/region and/or a sponsor. However, this These identifications must can be printed directly on both sides of the gate flags panels or patches can be used. In all cases the types of flags panels must be identical and conform to the respective article of ICR. Discipline Size of the gate flag Advertising space GS 75 x 50 50% SGNTE 75 x 50 50% DH 75 x 50 50%

The following has to be considered for both sides of the flag panel design. For Downhill/Super G and Giant Slalom and Nations Team Events events: - one logo (sponsor or event site) The sponsor logo may be

printed in its original colours. - The other resort logo may be printed only in letters of one color

directly on a red or blue flag panel. The use of any background boxes or frames patches is not allowed in this case but the material used If the resort logo is put on the flag with an additional patch and not directly printed on the flag material, then this additional material must have the exact same colour as the gate panel.

- the resort name/logo can may either be printed in one line with a maximum height of 10cm or in two lines with a maximum height of 12cm.

3.1.4 Finishing area

The height of the boards/banners may not exceed 100 cm meter when a platinum circle is used (30 cm), the length 5 m and the height of the advertising lettering/logos must not exceed 0.80 m for


one up to two advertising scripts below, 0.20 m for three up to five advertising scripts above. The banners may be 130 cm in height, if there is no a Platinum Circle above these banners. Advertising boards/Platinum Circle In addition to the banners billboards with ads / sponsor marking in the size of about advertising of approximately 100cm x 100cm may be placed depending on the technical layout. As an alternative, an advertising board (long, narrow) may be placed above or below the banners on with a maximum height of 30 cm, respecting absolutely all the safety aspects, i.e. either behind the safety barrier or the padding. On such boards a maximum of 6 different sponsors may appear on a length of at least 12 m either on a repeated sequence or with the logo of the sponsor. Both advertising possibilities i.e. boards or “platinum circle” belong to the National Ski Association and may be used by them exclusively or in co-operation with the FIS for international sponsors. Leaderboard The leaderboard is positioned in a suitable place after the exit gate in order to film the athlete who is leading the competition. The advertising spaces of the leaderboard carry the name of the resort/region, the title sponsor and the bib sponsor of the race, which are equally divided. The advertising spaces of the leaderboard are allocated as follows: a) the name of the locality / region 20% b) the name of the FIS World Cup title / presenter 40% c) the logos of up to a maximum three sponsors of the competition

40% 3.1.5 Other elements

Inflatables Special iInflatable advertising means (such as balloons) can only be considered if the following conditions are observed: Total size On the course: Max. height is 64 m and max. width is 5m In the finish area: Max. height is 5 m and max. width is 5 m Position Such This advertising means may onlymust be placed no closer thanwithin a safety distance from the competition site but never less than 5 8 m from the enlarged race course and in consultation with the FIS Race Director and the host broadcaster in co-operation with the Organiser. A placement around Placing adjacent to the start house and at the finish line is not allowed. Furthermore it is not allowed to place the inflatable on any podium within the TV range of TV cameras. Number


The above mentioned positions are permitted for sponsors., and can be placed in the range of TV cameras operating to give an overall view of the competition. The number of inflatables within the range of the TV cameras is limited as follows: On the course: for Downhill and Super G max. 65 inflatables for Giant Slalom, and Slalom and Parallel/NTE max. 4 inflatables In the finish area: for all events Giant Slalom max. 5 commercial inflatables plus tourist and respective NSA and FIS inflatables

4. ADVERTISING RULES CROSS- COUNTRY EVENTS

Banners in the Stadium Platinum circle for FIS World Cup presenting sponsor (logo above board/banners, 3025cm high) Platinum Circle In addition to the banners and boards with sponsor markings an advertising board (long, narrow) may be placed above the banners with a maximum height of 3025 cm.

4.1.2 Advertising on the course Additionally the presenting sponsor and 2 official FIS sponsors are entitled to one arch each in the TV area range of the TV cameras. The height of the arch is limited to 4 - 6 meters and a minimum of 10 – 12 meters wide depending on the position. Exception: 1 position during sprint races and no positions during individual start races.

4.1.3 Distance markers, Intermediate time installations, Pit stop

boxes, Advertising balloons, Unilateral Interview Backdrop/Leader Board/Press Conference Backdrop, Ceremony Backdrop Inflatables Special iInflatable advertising means (such as balloons) can only be considered if the following aspects are observed: Total size On course: Max. height is 6m and max. width is 5m In the finish area: Max. height is 5m and max. width is 5m Position Such This advertising means may only bemust be placed no closer than 5 meters from the course within a safety distance from the competition site and in consultation with the FIS Race Director and the host broadcaster in co-operation with the Organiser. A placement around Placing adjacent to the start house and at the finish line is not allowed. Furthermore it is not allowed to place the inflatable on any podium within the TV range of the TV cameras.


Number The above mentioned positions are permitted for sponsors, and can be placed in the range of TV cameras operating to give an overall view of the competition. Inflatables within the range of the TV cameras are restricted to a maximum of 53 per competition at Nordic Cross-Country events.

4.1.4 Numbers on thighs

During Cross-Country competitions, a “bib” placed on the thighs of 15cm x 15cm has to be used to identify the athletes. The number has a size of 8 cm and an area of 4cm x 15cm is available for the starting bib sponsor of the competition which may be used by the NSA exclusively or in cooperation with the FIS for an international sponsor. (normally the FIS World Cup title sponsor).

5. ADVERTISING RULES SKI JUMPING/ SKI FLYING 5.2.1 Starting point

7. On the starting beam one two advertising boards of each 12 cm height and 20 cm length is allowed for one event sponsor to be positioned on either side of the athlete. This board must be on the side opposite to the main camera and to the entrance for the athletes

In principle no aAdvertising is allowed under pints 4, 5 and 7 by an Organiser in the same product category as the FIS designed overall World Cup sponsors is not allowed.

5.2.2 Take-off / In-run

Along the in-run, immediately after the starting point, one advertising board of 2 m in length and 0,5 8 m in height is allowed for an event sponsor within the quardrail. If the board is positioned outside the quardrail the size can be 3m in length and 0.8m in height the official name of the FIS World Cup or the FIS service partner for data or timing. Immediately hereafter one advertising board of 2m in length and 0.8 m in height is allowed for one sponsor of the NSA/OC. Two banners can be positioned along the in-run at the in-run radius. Each 150cm in length and 50cm in height where as one is for the Presenting Sponsor and one for the LOC. Platinum Circle An an alternative An advertising board (long, narrow) may be placed above the banners on a maximum height of 2530 cm either behind the safety barrier or the padding. Inflatables/special advertising means Inflatables or special advertising (such as balloons) can only be considered if the following conditions are observed: Total size Max. height is 4 6 m and max. width is 5m Position


Such This advertising means may only be placed no closer than 58 m from the enlarged race course ski jumping hill and in consultation with the FIS Race Director and the host broadcaster in co-operation with the Organiser. A placement around the start house and the finish line is not allowed. Furthermore it is not allowed to place the inflatable on any podium within the TV range of the TV cameras. Number The above mentioned positions are permitted for sponsors and can be placed in the range of TV cameras operating to give an overall view of the competition,. Inflatables within the range of the TV cameras are restricted to a maximum of 4 5mper competition at Nordic events Ski Jumping events.

5.2.5 Other elements

Leaderboard The leaderboard is positioned in a suitable place after the exit gate in order to film the athlete leading the competition. The advertising spaces of the leaderboard are allocated as follows: a) the name of the locality/region 20% b) the name of the official FIS World Cup title/presenter 40% c) the logos of up to a maximum three sponsors of the

competition 40% 6. ADVERTISING RULES NORDIC COMBINED

6.1.1 Start and finish area

The height of the each boards may not exceed 1 m, the length 5 m and the height of the advertising must not exceed 0,8 m for one up to two advertising scripts below, 0,2 m for three up to five advertising scripts above. This applies as well to LED boards and rotating banner systems. Platinum Circle As an alternative, aAn advertising board (long, narrow) may be placed above the banners on with a maximum height of 2530 cm may be placed above the banners either behind the safety barrier or the padding. The height of the boards must not exceed one meter.

6.1.2 Along the course

Depending on the length of the loop course, the number of advertising boards/banners has been fixed as follows: 1) 1.5 – 2.5km loops: approximately 8 positionsboards with a

maximum of four boards/banners per position a) their measurements must not exceed eight meters in width and one and a half meter in height;

6.1.3 Finishing posts, distance markers, Intermediate time

installations, changing zone


Ground marker To mark the Cross-Country course clearly, it is possible to place ground markers must be placed in the stadium. The advertising on the ground markers is reserved for the FIS World Cup Presenting Sponsor and the FIS World Cup Sponsor. Provision through Event sponsors, FIS sponsors and the FIS data/timing partner. Leaderboard The leaderboard is positioned in a suitable place after the exit gate in order to film the athlete who is leading the competition. The advertising spaces of the leaderboard are allocated as follows:carry the name of the resort/ region, the title sponsor and the bib sponsor of the race, which are equally divided. a) the name of the locality / region 20% b) the name of the official FIS World Cup title / presenter 40% c) the logos of up to a maximum three sponsors of the race competition 40% Inflatables Special iInflatable advertising means (such as balloons) can only be considered if the following aspects are observed: Total size Max. height is 4 6m and max. width is 5m Position Such This advertising means may only must be placed no closer than within a safety distance from the competition site but never less than 8 5m from the enlarged race course and in consultation with the FIS Race Director and the host broadcaster in co-operation with the Organiser. A placement around Placing adjacent to the start house and at the finish line is not allowed. Furthermore it is not allowed to place the inflatable on any podium within the TV range of the TV cameras.. Number The above mentioned positions are permitted for sponsors, and can be placed in the range of TV cameras operating to give an overall view of the competition. Inflatables within the range of the TV cameras are restricted to a maximum of 45 (Cross-Country and Ski Jumping in total) per competition at Nordic events. Advertising above the course (Cross-Country ski run) Per event iIt is possible to place an event sponsor advertising above the course or as an arch in two special positions, e.g. 1 km before the finish. The height of the advertising construction is limited to 4 – 6 meters and a minimum width of 10 - 12 m. wide depending the position. The position / placement / and construction has to be clarified in good time with the FIS (the FIS Race and Marketing Directors) and the host broadcaster, to fulfill all security-, construction- and advertising aspects (e.g. anchors, etc.). The rights of this advertising possibility belongs to the NSA


6.2.1 Starting point

7. On the starting beam one two advertising boards of 12 cm height and 20 cm length is are allowed for one event sponsor to be positioned on either side of the athlete. This board must be on the side opposite to the main camera and to the entrance for the athletes. In principle no aAdvertising is allowed under points 4, 5 and 7 by an Organiser in the same product category as the FIS designated overall World Cup sponsors is not allowed.

6.2.2 Take-off / In-run

On the nose of the take-off the name of one sponsor shall be permitted, in letters not exceeding one meter in height. Along the in-run, immediately after the starting point, one advertising board of 2 m in length and 0,5 m in height is allowed for an event sponsor within the guardrail. If the board is positioned outside the guardrail the size can be 3m in length and 0.8 m in height. Two banners of 150m in length and 50cm in height can be positioned in along the Iin-run at the Iin-run radius. Each 150 cm in length and 50 cm in height whereas With one is for the Presenting Sponsor and one for the LOC. . This board must be on the side opposite to the main camera.

6.2.4 Outrun

The outrun must be assimilated similar to a stadium and, as in the case of other sports, advertising shall be permitted therein, affixed to the safety barriers only, but must in particular and must not obstruct a clear view of the competitors. Maximum size of the finish area and/or stadium banners is 5m x 1m. Rotating advertising banners and/or LED boards within the out-run may only be placed in accordance with the permission of the FIS Jury. Platinum Circle As an alternative, an advertising board (long, narrow) may be placed above the banners on with a maximum height of 25 30 cm either behind the safety barrier or the padding. Inflatables/special advertising means Special Inflatables or special advertising means (such as balloons) can only be considered if the following conditions are observed: Total size Max. height is 4 m 6m and max. width is 5m Position Such This advertising means may only be placed no closer than 5m within a safe distance from the competition site and in consultation with the FIS Race Director and the host broadcaster in co-operation with the Organiser. A placement around the start house and at the finish line is not allowed.


Number The above mentioned positions are permitted for sponsors, and can be placed in the range of TV cameras operating to give an overall view of the competition. Inflatables within the range of the TV cameras are restricted to a maximum of 4 5 (Cross-Country and Ski Jumping in total) per competition at Nordic events.

6.2.5 Other elements Leaderboard The leaderboard is positioned in a suitable place after the exit gate in order to film the athlete leading the competition. The advertising spaces of the leaderboard are allocated as follows: carry the name of the resort/region, the title sponsor and the bib sponsor of the race, which are equally divided. a) the name of the locality / region 20% b) the name of the official FIS World Cup title / presenter 40% c) the logos of up to a maximum three sp

The Council informed the Advertising Committee to pay attention to the use of LED due to the effect on television broadcast. This advertising should be carefully checked by a television expert. FIS Athletes Commission 1. Council Member Status

The Council discussed the proposal of the Athletes Commission for the position of the Council’s Athlete Observer introduced in 2014 to be changed to an ordinary Council Member with voting rights and to thereby propose to the Congress to make a change to the FIS Statutes. Athletes Commission Council Member Mike Janyk gave feedback to the proposal from the Athletes Commission. The legal experts in the FIS Council will review the different options for an appropriate proposal. In the event that the Athletes Commission representative is a Member with vote then it may be necessary to change the procedure for the election of FIS World Championship Organisers whereby the Council Member from a candidate nation may not vote, since it is likely there are two members from the same nation. The Council thereafter mentioned that aside from the election of the FIS World Championship Organisers every two years there are very few, if any votes in the Council. The representative in any case has the right to give input on all Council matters. The representative should be named the Athletes Commission Council Member also to deal with the situation that the same Athletes Commission representative in the Council may not always be able to attend.

2. Composition of the Athletes Commission The Council supported the proposal of the FIS Athletes Commission to reduce the number of representatives for Alpine Skiing from two to one per gender for the election in 2017.


Furthermore, the Council agreed that it could be possible for a second athlete per nation to stand for election to the Athletes Commission. Neverthless during the analysis of the election results, if it is possible to include only one per nation in the Athletes Commission in another discipline, this will still be followed.

14. Nomination of FIS Committee Members On proposal of the respective National Ski Associations, the Council appointed the following persons as Committee Members for the remaining period 2014 – 2016: The Australian Ski and Snowboard Association

Ben Wordsworth as member of the Snowboard Committee, replacing Steve Brown

The Australian Ski and Snowboard Association / The New Zealand Snow Sport Association

Peter May as member of the Sub-Committee for Alpine TD’s, replacing Ian McLean

The Canadian Snowsports Association

Darrell MacLachlan as member of the Sub-Committee for Alpine TDs (open position)

Maryse Dazé replacing Peter Bosinger as member of the Sub-Committee for Nor-Am Cup

Nigel Loring replacing Gordie Bowles as member of the Sub-Committee for Nor-Am Cup

Philippe Bernier as Inspector/Controllers of the Sub-Committee for Alpine Courses

The Chinese Ski Association

Yang Dong replacing Xiaojuan Yan as member of the Freestyle Skiing Committee

The Czech Ski Association

Ales Maslo as member of the Sub-Committee for Popular Cross-Country Skiing, replacing Norbert Pelc

The Finnish Ski Association

Antti Koskinen as member of the Snowboarding Committee, replacing Mats Lindfors

The French Ski Association

Karin Dubouchet-Revol as member of the Speed Skiing Committee, replacing Jean-Louis Bar


The Italian Ski Association

Valentino Mori replacing Marco Mazzonelli as member of the Freestyle Skiing Committee

The Ski Association of Japan

Michihiko Nakamura replacing Mikio Katagiri as member of the Alpine Committee representing the Sub-Committee Far East Cup

Michihiko Nakamura replacing Mikio Katagiri as chairman of the Sub-Committee for Far East Cup

Michihiko Nakamura replacing Mikio Katagiri as member of the Sub-Committee for Continental Cups representing Far East Cup

Osamu Kodama replacing Mikio Katagiri as member of the Sub-Committee for Alpine World Cup

Michihiko Nakamura replacing Hitonari Maruyama as member of the Sub-Committee for Alpine Courses

The Royal Spanish Winter Sports Federation

Franco Puntel as conference member of the Cross-Country Committee, replacing Joan Viliella

Franco Puntel as member of the Sub-Committee for Cross-Country World and Continental Cup, replacing Joan Viliella

Ivan Nasser as member of the Medical Committee, replacing Daniel Brotons

Juli Selma as member of the Sub-Committee for University Racers, replacing Pablo Gomez

May Peus as member of the Sub-Committee for Alpine Youth & Children’s Questions, replacing Olmo Hernan

Franco Puntel as member of the Sub-Committee for Cross-Country Youth & Children’s Questions, replacing Olmo Hernan

The Russian Ski Association

Alexander Krotov as member of the Committee for Advertising Matters, replacing Sergey Korol

The Swedish Ski Association

Rikard Grip as member of the Sub-Committee for Cross-Country World and Continental cup, replacing Per Elofsson

The Swiss Ski Association

Urs Schüpbach as member of the Legal and Safety Committee, replacing Corinne Schmidhauser

Fränzi Aufdenplatten as member of the Sub-Committee for Ladies’ Alpine Skiing, replacing Corinne Schmidhauser

The position in the Committee for European Questions remains open

The position in the Sub-Committee for Alpine World Cup remains open

The United States Ski and Snowboard Association

Luke Bodensteiner replacing Jeff Byrne as member of the Sub-Committee for Cross-Country Youth & Children’s Questions


Joe Lamb replacing Dave Jarrett as member of the Sub-Committee Ski Jumping for Calendar Planning

Joe Lamb replacing Kyle W. Gilbertson as corresponding member of the Sub-Committee for Jumping Hills

Alan Alborn replacing Mike Holland as member of the Sub-Committee for Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Youth & Children’s Questions

Robert Davis as member of the Sub-Committee for Masters Racing, replacing Bob Dart

Ski Jumping Committee Jouko Toermaenen (FIN) sadly passed away on 2nd January 2015 in Rovaniemi after illness aged 60. In view of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2015 and preparation for the Ski Jumping Committee Meeting in spring 2015, the Council decided to nominate the successor at the Council Gathering. Proposals came from the following National Ski Associations: - Finnish Ski Association: Mika Kojonkoski - Slovenian Ski Association: Franci Petek - Norwegian Ski Association: Bertil Paulsrud Thereafter Mika Kojonkoski (FIN) was elected as Chairman of the Ski Jumping Committee. Ethics Commission Council Members and National Ski Associations are requested yet again to come up with suggestions for personalities who may be approached as a member of the FIS Ethics Commission. Membership of the Athletes Commission Elections to the FIS Athletes Commission took place at the FIS World Championships in 2015 in accordance with the rules approved by the Council in November 2012. Athletes who were present and participating at the respective World Championships cast their votes in their respective discipline. Overall, 20 candidates from 13 nations were put forward by the National Ski Associations for election to the Commission which foresees 13 members. At its Meeting in Varna, the Council confirmed the following of the FIS Athletes Commission 2015 - 2017. The athletes already had a meeting in Varna during which they elected a new chairperson and vice-chair and attended their respective discipline’s Technical Committees: Kikkan Randall (USA) - Cross-Country Skiing ladies Paal Golberg (NOR) - Cross-Country Skiing men Katja Pozun (SLO) - Ski Jumping ladies Kamil Stoch (POL) - Ski Jumping men Maxime Laheurte (FRA) - Nordic Combined Jessica Lindell-Vikarby (SWE) - Alpine Skiing ladies - chairperson Daniela Merighetti (ITA) - Alpine Skiing ladies Hannes Reichelt (AUT) - Alpine Skiing men Michael Janyk (CAN) - Alpine Skiing men - vice chairman Lydia Lassila (AUS) - Freestyle Skiing ladies Alex Fiva (SUI) - Freestyle Skiing men Tomaka Takeuchi (JPN) - Snowboard ladies


Konstantin Schad (GER) - Snowboard men 15. Membership of FIS

The Council tabled the provisional membership applications from Afghanistan, Uganda and Ecuador until such time as the necessary documentation is complete.

16. The International Ski Congress 16.1 The 50th Congress in Cancun (MEX) 2016

Preparations for the 50th International Ski Congress in Cancun (MEX) that will take place from Sunday 5th to Saturday 11th June 2016 continue to progress on schedule. In summer 2015, the National Ski Associations will receive information about the arrangements and on-line registration. The inspection with the Candidates for the FIS World Ski Championships together with the visit by the FIS and FIS Travel Service organising group to finalise all details as far as possible will take place in mid-October.

16.2 Applicants for the 51st International Ski Congress in 2018 The following National Ski Associations submitted candidacies to host the 51st International Ski Congress in 2018: - Czech Republic with Prague - Greece with Costa Navarino - USA with Boston After evaluating each of the candidates according to the requirements for hosting a FIS Congress, the Council expressed its thanks to the National Ski Associations and candidates for the quality of the submissions. Thereafter Vice President Dexter Paine withdrew the application of Boston due to the travel for many National Ski Associations in view of the Congress in 2016 taking place in Cancun (MEX) and the Olympic Winter Games 2018 in PyeongChang (KOR) just before the Congress. Thereafter by a majority decision the Council elected Costa Navarino (GRE) to host the 51st FIS Congress in 2018.

17. Next Meetings

The next Council Meeting shall take place at the FIS Headquarters in Oberhofen, on Saturday 7th November 2015. The Council Meetings in spring 2016 will take place during the FIS Congress in Cancun from 5th to 11th June.


Proposals of National Ski Associations and Technical Committees, etc. for the autumn meeting have to be sent to the FIS Secretary General before 15th September 2015. If you should have any further questions in regard to the decisions of the FIS Council, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretary General. INTERNATIONAL SKI FEDERATION

Sarah Lewis Secretary General

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