NCD OSZALL HANDS MEETING

AND OFFICIALS UPDATE

January 17, 2011

Agenda

RulesRisk ManagementCase StudiesRace QualityGeneral Discussion

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2010-2011

ALPINE RULE CHANGES

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PRECISIONS3

ALPINE RULES

The current Printed Alpine ICR is 2008No FIS Printing until 2012 Web Version contains all changes to Antalya –

June 2010Very limited PrecisionsFall changes to be confirmed by Council Nov

6th

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ICR corrections 2010English Language work group changes

included in Web Version

No alteration to intent – hopefully adds clarity

2010 mostly minor changes

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ICR Corrections 2010

602.1.4.1The development of a TD is:- Applicant- Observer at National Level FIS races - Oral entrance examination- Written entrance examination- Candidate- Practical Assessment (Speed Downhill Event)- Practical TD examination (technical eventGiant Slalom or Slalom acting as TD)- TDThe FIS recommends that the National Ski Associations apply a maximum age limit of 40 for applicants and 65 years for TD's (qualifying date: 1st July).

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ICR Corrections 2010

602.1.5.2The applicant must be nominated by his respective NSA.First Year.......Second Year........As a CandidateIs assigned under the supervision of a TD Examiner (from another country) to a:- Practical assessment (speed Downhill event)- Practical examination (technical eventGiant Slalom or Slalom and acting as the TD)- Complete .........

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ICR Corrections 2010605.6 The times of the forerunners should not be published.801.2.4Number of Direction Changes (number of direction changes by rounding up or down of the decimals):Olympic Winter Games, FIS World Ski Championships and World Cup- 30% to 35% of the vertical drop, +/- 3 direction changesFIS, Continental Cup, Entry League races and Children competitions:- 30% to 35% of the vertical drop +/- 3 direction changes

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ICR Corrections 2010804.3

Where there is no outside pole, both feet and ski tips must have passed the turning pole on the same side, following the natural race line of the slalom. The natural race line is an imaginary line from turning pole to turning pole, which the racer has to cross. If the racer has not correctly passed the natural raceimaginary line from turning pole to turning pole and does not follow the natural race line, then he has to climb back up and pass around the missed turning pole. Where there is an outside pole (first and last gate, delayed gate, and combinations (hairpin, vertical) art. 661.4.1. is valid.

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804.3 Where there is no outside pole, both feet and ski tips must have passedthe turning pole on the same side, following the natural race line of theslalom. If the racer has not correctly passed the imaginary line fromturning pole to turning pole and does not follow the natural race line, thenhe has to climb back up and pass around the missed turning pole. Wherethere is an outside pole (first and last gate, delayed gate, andcombinations (hairpin, vertical) art. 661.4.1. is valid.

804.3 En l’absence de piquet extérieur, les deux pieds et les deux spatules desskis du compétiteur doivent avoir contourné le piquet pivot du même côté,déterminé par la ligne de course naturelle du slalom. Si celui-ci n‘a pasfranchi correctement la ligne imaginaire la plus courte allant d’un piquetpivotà l’autre, il doit alors remonter la pente et contourner le piquet pivotdu côté approprié. L’article 661.4.1 s’applique pour le franchissement desportes à deux piquets (pour la première, la dernière porte, les bananes etles combinaisons de portes verticales).

Language Differences

Canadian Snowsports Association Dave Pym Managing Director

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ICR Corrections 20101001.1.4 Entry League Races (ENL) Men- 350 m - 500 m1001.3.4 The Super-G must be set as follows (number of direction changes by rounding up or down of the decimals):For FIS level events 7% of the vertical drop equals the minimum number of direction changes. For OWG, WSC, WJC and COC level events 6% of the vertical drop equals the minimum number of direction changes. The distance between the turning poles of two successive gates must be at least 25 m (exception: art. 1003.1.1). Children's competitions: minimum 8%, maximum 10% direction changes of the vertical drop. Entry League (ENL) Men: minimum 7% of the vertical drop1210.7 Team competitions may be conducted for Children’s competitions. Such team competitions should be described as «Specifications for Team Competitions for Children»

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ICR Changes 2010215 Entries

215.2 National Ski Associations are not permitted to enter and draw the same competitors in more than one competition on the same date.

Note: This proposed change is under considerable debate and may not be accepted.Concern is the impact upon Organisers and quota

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ICR Changes 2010604.3 Team Captains Meetings and DrawIn accordance with ICR 213.4 and 216 the time and location of the first team captain’s meeting and of the draw must be shown in the programme.An actual meeting, attended in person by team captains, jury, and race officials is an inseparable part of the competition and is important for communication of jury instructions, support of the OC, OC requests and information as well as a critical element for risk management and liability related matters. ICR 216 and 217 apply in all cases.

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ICR Changes 2010

611.3.2.2 Photo FinishA Photo Finish System may be used to determine a competitor´s finishtime. In case of a failure of system “A” and “B”, and where the competitionhas been recorded by the Photo Finish System, this time must be used inplace of hand-timing using a correction factor. The correction factor is thedifference between the time taken by the Photo Finish System and theelectronic times (where possible) of the 3 competitors before the missedtime. Where there is not 3 previous competitors then the time of acompetitor(s) immediately after the missed time can be used.The sum of the 3 (or less) time differences divided by 3 (or less) is appliedto the photo finish time of the competitor without electronic time.The photo finish time is taken when any part of the competitor´s body firstcrosses the finish line. The photo finish result is to be provided to the Juryonly.

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ICR Changes 2010806.2 Limitations in the Second RunThe Jury has the right to reduce the number of competitors for the second run to half on the first run start list. The decision has to be made no later than one hour before the start of the first run.The Jury has the right to reduce the number of competitors in the second run to half, provided that notice was given in the invitation or on the official notice board before the race started, and at the team captain's meeting before the draw.

906.2 Limitations in the Second RunThe Jury has the right to reduce the number of competitors for the second run to half on the first run start list. The decision has to be made no later than one hour before the start of the first run.

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ICR Changes 2010

904 Single Gate Giant SlalomAll rules of the ICR are valid, except as follows: 904.1 Single Gate Giant Slalom is permitted only in International FIS level Competitions (see art 201.3.4, 201.3.4 and 201.3.6) 904.2 A Single Gate Giant Slalom has no outside gate, except for the first and the last gate and delayed gates. 904.3 Where there is no outside gate, both feet and ski tips must have passed the turning pole of the turning gate on the same side, following the natural race line of the giant slalom. If the racer has not correctly passed the imaginary line from turning pole to turning pole and does not follow the natural race line, then he has to climb back up and pass around the missed turning gate. Where there is an outside gate (first and last gate, delayed gate) art. 661.4.1. is valid.904.4 All rules and regulations dealing with the width of the course should be considered, as if there is an imaginary outside gate.

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Classifications

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Canadian Snowsports Association Dave Pym Managing Director

Classifications9.9.1 – Quotas MUST be supervised at TC Meeting

AND before the draw by the TD, Race Secretary and TC.

9.9.2 – Any competitor who starts and exceeds Nations Quota will not be considered in result or penalty if breach is discovered before official results. Indicate as DSQ(Over Quota). If discovered later Office will re- calculate.

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Competition Equipment

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3.2 Thickness of ski boot solesDistance between the ski boot sole and the base of the heel including all hard and soft parts:Ladies, Men, Children I and II maximum 43 mmLadies & Men MAS maximum 45 mm (Recommendation)Recommendation for children younger than 11 years .The height of the skis and the boots should be the same as in the categories CHI I and CHI II.

Timing Devices

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FIS Timing Working Group includes:Ted Savage, Allan Church, Dave Pym

FIS Data Working Group includesTami Strong, Allan Church, Dave Pym

Devices dated xxx.97 – not valid after June 30 unless manufacturer re-submits to COSC for re-testing. Some on list have already been re-submitted

Contact Manufacturer or Manufacturers Agent or Representative for updates and accurate info.

Timing Devices

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Risk Management

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Pre RaceB NetsWilly bagTC meetingRace ProgramJury

inspection

RaceJury PositionsRadio

ProtocolStop StartStart StartHikers

Barry Net Installation Guide

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Case Studies

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Broken gate - BromontBib switchMissed DSQ’sRace ProgramJury inspection

Jury Assignments

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Effort to match and balance experience of Jury to equalize / educate officials.

EVENT QUALITY

What was the best event you were at last year?

Why is that?

EVENT QUALITY

1. What makes a good event?2. What are the benefits of a good

event?3. Who is to be the beneficiary?4. What needs improvement?5. How do we improve events?

ROLE OF TD

1. Supervises Event 2. Represents FIS3. Advisor to ROC4. Chairman of Jury5. Recommends Race to Score

ROLE OF JURY

1. Monitors adherence to Rules2. Responsible for Technical

matters3. Unbiased and fair to all4. Decisions on all issues not in

ICR

Jury & Course Setters

Race PlanningRace ManagementRace Timing & ScoringRace Course SettingRace Communication

Essential Equipment

AltimeterMeasuring tapeRangefinderDye Pack – GS and SGStop watchesRadiosShovels and rakesCamera

Chief of Race – Pre Race Ski area Calendar & Points Listing Meetings / Volunteers / Assignments Equipment Start List Pre Race Jury Meetings Secretariat – Program of the Day / Entry list Safety – Plan & medical Radios Grooming Weather forecast Medals Schedule of the day Secure Forerunners

Chief of Race – Race Eve Volunteer Meetings – Duties and program Safety Set-up Bibs Tickets and other admin Communications – Area & Ski Patrol Equipment testing Back-up – plan and equipment Weather forecast Forms package Review rules Course setter instructions Radio plan

Chief of Race - InstructionsChief of CourseChief of GatesChief of Timing & CalculationSecretary & RegistrationCoachesForerunners

Chief of Race – Race Day 7:00 - Control the start 7:00 – Instruct Chief of Course 7:15 – Collect Jury and inspect 7:45 – Review course with COC and make sure the start area is secure 8:10 – Relax – go for pee / grab a snack 8:25 – Coaches meeting 8:30 – Jury positioning assignments 8:35 – Check on status of timing & communications 8:40 – Review final start list 8:45 – Cycle around 9:00 – Sync timers and watch start list loaded / open – close wand 9:10 – Go to position 9:24 – Clear from bottom 9:25 – First Fore-runner

Chief of Race – Post Race

Tear downHang out and watch tear downEnsure results get postedThank you

Technical Delegate – Pre Race

Communicate with COR Check the Codex and Calendar Read the rules – ICR, National, Local Review your job duties Review the safety set-up Look at last year’s results Review program Find out where to get your lift ticket and radio Find equipment to bring Review the start list and compare to National Points list Print off a forms package

Technical Delegate – Race Morning

Meet the COR Talk with the course setter Meet the Jury Follow the set Review safety and set Meet with the Jury to “Open the Course” Coaches’ meeting Meet with Timer and confirm timing and scoring is working Open and close the wand Determine when Sync will take place Review volunteer numbers with COR Confirm course maintenance strategy Confirm radio protocol – clear and start stop Meet with finish referee and start referee Cycle Take position Clear the course

Technical Delegate Post-Race

Referee’s ReportResultsScoringUploadReports

Race Quality - CORs

Know your dutiesPlan your raceStick to itAll those people work for you and you better

know what they are doingStay off the radio

Race Quality TD’s

Know your dutiesKnow your rulesYou are not the CORBe fast but not furiousStay off the radioGet your reports done and submitted

Race Quality – Coaches Coaches meeting

“Hi, I’m the Chief of Race. Any questions?” Schedule for the day Inspections Rules Volunteers Athlete management Tear down Results

Racer Quality - Referees Know your rights, duties and rules Talk to TD and COR during the week Be there early and get a radio Bring your drill, screw tool and ICR Communicate with Jury and other coaches Communicate with the Chief of Gates

Use time effectively. Be mobile and use your radio. Do your report correctly Always stand equal in jury meetings Be professional – you are the only paid Jury member

Race Quality – Course Setters Know the job Know the rules Communicate with Jury Come prepared Know the day schedule Set for the athlete Set to the safety Bring friends Set fast Be decisive

QUICK QUIZ

All Hands 2011

1) How many change direction can you set in a Super G Ladies National Championship with a 430 m Vertical drop?

a. 26 b. 25 c. 30 d. 28

2) Are forerunners obliged to use crash-helmets in Slalom?

a. Yes b. Not necessary c. Optional d. Only in FIS races

3) Which year of birth is last year Junior in the season 2010/11?

a. 1990 b. 1991 c. 1993 d. 1989

4) In which of the following levels of competitions you do not need Hand Timing?

a. World Cup b. Continental Cup c. Children´s d. UNI Races

5) “In the event that a competitor removes a pole from its vertical position before both the competitor's ski tips and both feet have

passed the gate line,..

a. …he/she will be disqualified.” b. …the ski tips and feet must still pass the original gate line.

(marks in the snow).” c. …must stop.” d. …must encircle the outside pole.”

6) What is the minimum start interval in Downhill training or competition?

a. 30 sec b. 60 sec c. 45 sec d. 40 sec

7) In a Single Pole Slalom the outside pole is not necessary in a:

a. Hairpin b. Open Gate c. First Gate d. Last gate

8) For the season 2011/12 the F Value in Kombi is:

a. 1330 b. 1130 c. 1230 d. 1080