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Rule Overview

Course inspection is not a practice run.  It is to familiarise competitors with the setting of the course.  Course inspection may be carried out by side slipping, a very slow snow plough or “falling leaf”, through the gates or as designated by the Chief of Course.  Failure to comply with this rule may be a cause for disqualification.  With marginal snow conditions, the availability of and/or the method of course inspection will be at the discretion of the Chief of Course. 

The course will be open for inspection prior to the scheduled event time and will close 10 minutes before the event begins. Please note that these times are subject to change, as determined by the Resort Race Department and/or the Interschools Representative. The following must be observed during course inspection: 

- Mandatory Helmet Use: Helmets must be worn at all times by anyone entering the course arena. 

- Event Bib Requirement: Competitors must ensure that their competition bibs are visible. (Please refer to the discipline-specific rules for additional details on course inspection). 

- Inspection Access: Team Managers and Coaches are permitted and are encouraged to inspect the course alongside competitors. 

- Restricted Access: Competitors not on the start list and/or other individuals other than competitors, team managers, and coaches may be denied access by the start officials. 

Inspection for Slopestyle and Moguls

The course is open for inspection and practice runs until 10 minutes prior to the start time of the competition.  Each competitor will have at least one training run on the course. 

All competitors must be present for the compulsory competitor briefing 10 minutes prior to the course inspection for Slopestyle events. If a competitor fails to attend this compulsory briefing, then the Chief of Course reserves the right to disqualify the competitor from the event.

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Rule Overview

Skiers will go down the course making left and right turns, finish by going through the finish line at the bottom of the course. BOTH ski boots must pass ALL gates correctly.  Provided that a ski is connected to a ski boot, it must always pass the gate-line correctly.  

DSQs

• Missing a gate (going around it the wrong side)
• Loosing a ski
• Having a crash and stopping
• Outside assitance, getting helped up or retrieving an item

Stopping

If a competitor comes to a complete stop (e.g., after a fall) they must no longer continue.  A complete stop is deemed to occur when the competitor is no longer moving downhill. 

The competitor must exit to the side of the course as soon as possible to avoid interfering with thenext competitor’s run. The competitor is not permitted to hike or hop uphill toward a missed gate. 

Provided that the competitor does not cross the finish line, they will record a DNF (Did Not Finish) for that run.  If the competitor DOES cross the finish line, they may be disqualified (DSQ) for continuing. 

A competitor must not be physically assisted during their run, unless for safety reasons.  They will record a DSQ (disqualification) for that run if they are assisted.     

Re- Run 

If a competitor requests a rerun, it must be due to direct interference while on course eg. a competitor ahead of them or a course worker on course.

In such cases, the competitor must immediately stop, locate the nearest gate marshal, and inform them of the situation. They should then ski down the side of the course to report to the finish referee, who will determine whether a rerun will be granted.

Important: Competitors must not ski across the finish line, as doing so will result in a recorded time and invalidate any potential rerun request. 

Helmet

All competitors must wear an approved snowsports helmet.  Other protective wear is recommended but is not compulsory. 

Clothing

Race suits are permitted in Divisions 1-3 Alpine GS events.  Race suits are not permitted in Division 4, 5, and 6 events. 

Competitors in Divisions 4, 5, and 6 must wear either a Snowsports jacket and pants, or tough-shell jacket and pants, when competing in their timed runs. Outerwear such as hoodies, long sleeve shirts, school jerseys and track-suit pants will NOT BE PERMITTED on-course when competing and/or training.  This rule is in-line with NSW Department of Education School Snowsports clothing guidelines.  Failure to wear the correct and approved race clothing will lead to removal from the event and the event result. 

Competitors in Division 1-3 that are not wearing a Race Suit must wear either a Snowsports jacket and pants, or tough-shell jacket and pants, when competing in their timed runs.  Outerwear such as hoodies, long sleeve shirts, school jerseys and track-suit pants will NOT BE PERMITTED on-course when competing and/or training.  This rule aligns with NSW Department of Education School Snowsports clothing guidelines.  Failure to wear the correct and approved race clothing will lead to removal from the event and the event result. 

Waxing Skis

Waxing of any type is prohibited in the start area or course arena.  Fluoro wax and Fluorocarbon liquid sprays are prohibited.  The Interschools Committee advises that equipment may be subject to inspection.

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Rule Overview Ski Cross is a time trial event, competitiors will go down one at a time. This event consists of a series of rollers and banked up turns. BOTH ski boots must pass ALL gates correctly.  Provided that a ski is connected to a ski boot, competitors must always pass the gate-line correctly.   DSQs Missing a gate (going around it the wrong side) Loosing a ski Having a crash and stopping Outside assistance, help getting up or retrieving an item

Re- Run 

If a competitor requests a rerun, it must be due to direct interference while on course eg. a competitor ahead of them or a course worker on course.

In such cases, the competitor must immediately stop, locate the nearest gate marshal, and inform them of the situation. They should then ski down the side of the course to report to the finish referee, who will determine whether a rerun will be granted.

Important: Competitors must not ski across the finish line, as doing so will result in a recorded time and invalidate any potential rerun request.

Helmet

All competitors must wear an approved snowsports helmet.  Other protective wear is recommended but is not compulsory. 

Clothing

Competitors must wear either a snowsports jacket and pants, or tough-shell jacket and pants, when competing in their timed runs.  Race suits are not permitted.  Outerwear such as hoodies, long  sleeve shirts, school jerseys and track-suit pants will NOT BE PERMITTED on-course when competing and/or training.  This rule aligns with NSW Department of Education school snowsports clothing guidelines.  Failure to wear the correct and approved race clothing will lead to removal from the event and the event result.

Waxing Skis

Waxing of any type is prohibited in the start area or course arena.  Fluoro wax and Fluorocarbon liquid sprays are prohibited.  The Interschools Committee advises that equipment may be subject to inspection.

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Rule Overview

Snowboard Cross consists of rollers and banked turns. Competitors will go down one at a time. 

DSQs

• Crashing and stopping
• Missing a gate
• Hopping to get a gate or over a roller
• No outside assistance, helping get over rollers or out of nets

Stopping

In Snowboard Cross, if a competitor becomes unstrapped from their board and/or comes to a complete stop, they must pull off to the side of the course and not complete the rest of their run. They will record a DNF (Did Not Finish) for that run. If the competitor DOES cross the finish line, they  may be disqualified (DSQ) for continuing. If a competitor misses a gate but does not come to a complete stop, they can snowboard (downhill only – no hopping/hiking uphill is permitted) to the missed gate and both boots must cross the imaginary line to record a time for the run.  A competitor must not be physically assisted during their run unless for safety reasons. 

Re- Run 

If a competitor requests a rerun, it must be due to direct interference while on course eg. a competitor ahead of them or a course worker on course.

In such cases, the competitor must immediately stop, locate the nearest gate marshal, and inform them of the situation. They should then ski down the side of the course to report to the finish referee, who will determine whether a rerun will be granted.

Important: Competitors must not ski across the finish line, as doing so will result in a recorded time and invalidate any potential rerun request. 

Helmet

All competitors must wear an approved snowsports helmet.  Other protective wear is recommended but is not compulsory. 

Clothing

Competitors must wear either a snowsports jacket and pants, or tough-shell jacket and pants, when competing in their timed runs.  Race suits are not permitted.  Outerwear such as hoodies, long sleeve shirts, school jerseys and track-suit pants will NOT BE PERMITTED on-course when competing and/or training.  This rule aligns with NSW Department of Education school snowsports clothing guidelines.  Failure to wear the correct and approved race clothing will lead to removal from the event and the event result. 

Hard boots and snowboards are not permitted to be used by competitors in Snowboard Cross.

Waxing

Waxing of any type is prohibited in the start area or course arena.  Fluoro wax and Fluorocarbon liquid sprays are prohibited.  The Interschools Committee advises that equipment may be subject to inspection. 

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Rule Overview

Snowboard GS competitiors will go down individually passing gates trying to stay on the short side of the triangular-shaped gates.  DSQs Crashing and stopping Missing a gate Hopping to get a gate  No outside assistance

Re- Run 

If a competitor requests a rerun, it must be due to direct interference while on course eg. a competitor ahead of them or a course worker on course.

In such cases, the competitor must immediately stop, locate the nearest gate marshal, and inform them of the situation. They should then ski down the side of the course to report to the finish referee, who will determine whether a rerun will be granted.

Important: Competitors must not ski across the finish line, as doing so will result in a recorded time and invalidate any potential rerun request. 

Helmet

All competitors must wear an approved snowsports helmet.  Other protective wear is recommended but is not compulsory. 

Clothing

Competitors must wear either a snowsports jacket and pants, or tough-shell jacket and pants, when competing in their timed runs if not wearing a race suit.  Race suits are permitted in Divisions 1-3 Snowboard GS. Race suits are not permitted in Division 4 & 5 events.  Outerwear such as hoodies, long sleeve shirts, school jerseys and track-suit pants will NOT BE PERMITTED on-course when competing and/or training.  This rule aligns with NSW Department of Education school snowsports clothing guidelines.  Failure to wear the correct and approved race clothing will lead to 
removal from the event and the event result.

Waxing

Waxing of any type is prohibited in the start area or course arena.  Fluoro wax and Fluorocarbon liquid sprays are prohibited.  The Interschools Committee advises that equipment may be subject to inspection. 

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Rule Overview

Competitors must always follow the marked course, no course cutting is allowed. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification.

Competitors must complete the entire race with skis on. It is not permitted to run carrying skis.

Competitors must not deliberately impede, block, charge or push any competitor with any part of the body or ski equipment.

Overtaking

For Interval Start events, faster competitors catching up to and overtaking a slower competitor may call “TRACK”. The competitor being overtaken should ski to one side of the track, but need not stop. If a competitor does not move to one side of the track as per this requirement, they risk disqualification. The TRACK rule does not apply in mass start events when competitors are racing head-to-head on the same lap. When overtaking, competitors must not cause any obstruction. It is the responsibility of the overtaking skier to pass without obstruction.

Assistance to Competitors

No coaches or spectators may be on the course during the race. Coaching from outside the track (at designated coaching zones), cheering, time splits, technique or tactical advice is permitted, however coaches to remain stationary alongside the track when supporting a competitor.

Pole exchange is only allowed in the case that a pole is broken or damaged. Broken poles may be replaced from an official pole depot designated by the Organising Committee. When supplying a pole to a competitor, no other competitors may be impeded.

Skis may not be exchanged.

Clothing

All competitors must wear appropriate clothing during their course inspection and in the event. Shorts or T-shirts are not considered appropriate due to safety reasons.

Disqualifications

Disqualification are at the discretion of the Race Jury, and can be for:

• improper changeover
• skiing without a bib/wrong bib
• false start
• accepting outside assistance in the race (eg, after a fall)
• not following the marked course
• impeding another competitor
• using wrong technique in start area
• failing to give way to a faster competitor

Waxing

Waxing of any type is prohibited in the start area or course arena. Fluoro wax and Fluorocarbon liquid sprays are prohibited. The Interschools Committee advises that equipment may be subject to inspection. Grip and Glide waxing is allowed outside of the marked start and course arena.

Cross Country Classic

In a Classic race, competitors must use the classical technique. Click here to better understand classic technique rules and guidelines, including videos on the correct technique.

Competitors not following correct classic technique will be recorded by the Technique Controllers and supplied to the Race Jury. Sanctions for not following correct classic technique may include:

• Verbal warnings / education of correct technique
• Written warnings
• Disqualification
• Time penalties

Cross Country Relay

A 20m double pole zone may be used at the start, to avoid collision of skis from skating.

Changeover of competitors (tagging) is accomplished only within the marked exchange zone and by touching any part of the body by the body (ie, hand, arm, body, leg) but NOT the equipment of the changing competitor. During changeover skiers finishing their leg must take all effort not to impede other teams changing over. At the finish, the final competitor must ski through the finish line and must not impede any following competitors.

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Rule Overview

The competitor must ski within the marked (fenced) course. If the boots of the competitor cross out of bounds, then the competitor is disqualified.

If obstructed during his or her run, the competitor must immediately leave the course, ski to the bottom of the course, consult the Head Judge and request a re-run. The competitor is NOT to finish the run.

If the competitor loses any skis or stops on course, they should exit the course as soon as possible and will be judged up to that point. 

Competitors performing an “illegal jump” such as an inverted off axis jump will be disqualified and receive a total score of 0. Competitors falling as a direct result of the jump will have their air score deducted depending on the severity of the fall.

A competitor who does not demonstrate sufficient competency in the opinion of the Head Judge may be asked to leave the course.

Helmet

All competitors must wear an approved snowsports helmet. Other protective wear is recommended but is not compulsory.

Clothing

Competitors must wear either a snowsports jacket and pants, or tough -shell jacket and pants, when competing in their scored runs. Race suits are not permitted. Outwear such as hoodies, long sleeve shirts, school jerseys and track-suit pants will NOT BE PERMITTED on-course when competing and/or training.

Waxing

Waxing of any type is prohibited in the start area or course arena. Fluoro wax and Fluorocarbon liquid sprays are prohibited. The Interschools Committee advises that equipment may be subject to inspection.

Scoring and Event Overview

Please refer to the Interschools Judging Guide for information on how the discipline is scored, etc. 

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Scoring

Please refer to the Slopestyle Competition Guide for information on how the discipline is scored, etc. 

Rule Overview

Slopestyle is open to Division 1 - 3 competitors only, from NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, TAS, NT and WA. 

Each School Coordinator, prior to entering a competitor in the event, must deem that the competitor has the appropriate level of skill and experience to compete.  Questions that must be asked of competitors, as part of the Conditions of Entry by each Coordinator are: 

- Can you execute a controlled straight air on a green or S category jump? 
- Can you execute a controlled 50/50 (snowboard) or straight grind (skier) on a 5 metre box? 
- Do you have the ability to ride/ski switch in a controlled way down a blue run? 

Previous competition experience and or coaching/lessons in terrain parks may be taken into account by the School Coordinator to assess appropriate skill level and make up of teams. 

Inspection

The course is open for inspection and practice runs until 10 minutes prior to the start time of the competition.  Each competitor will have at least one training run on the course.  All competitors must be present for the compulsory competitor briefing 10 minutes prior to the course inspection.  

A check of all competitor competition bib numbers will be done at that briefing.  If a competitor fails to attend this compulsory briefing, then the Chief of Course reserves the right to disqualify the competitor from the event.  If a competitor fails to attend the briefing, and then fails to report to the Chief of Course prior to commencing any course inspection, then that competitor may be disqualified from the competition.  Where possible, practice runs will be run in numerical race bib order. 

DSQ

Disqualifications are at the discretion of the Chief of Competition, and can be for:  skiing/riding without correct bibs, false name, accepting outside help in a run (ie, after a fall), unjustifiable requests for a re-run, skiing/riding off designated course, performing somersaults (inverts) or for unsportsmanlike behavior or conduct.  Competitors who believe they will be disqualified should check with the Head Judge who will check with the appropriate official. Disqualification are at the discretion of the respective Chief of Competition and/or Competition Jury.  A competitor who does not demonstrate sufficient competency in the opinion of the Head Judge or Chief of Competition may be asked to leave the course. 

Helmet

All competitors must wear an approved snowsports helmet.  Other protective wear is recommended but is not compulsory. 

Clothing

Competitors must wear either a snowsports jacket and pants, or tough-shell jacket and pants, when competing in their scored runs.  Race suits are not permitted.  Outwear such as hoodies, long sleeve shirts, school jerseys and track-suit pants NOT BE PERMITTED on-course when competing and/or training.  This rule is being introduced for course and competitor safety reasons and is in-line with the NSW Department of Education school snowsports clothing guidelines.

Waxing

Waxing of any type is prohibited in the start area or course arena.  Fluoro wax and Fluorocarbon liquid sprays are prohibited.  The Interschools Committee advises that equipment may be subject to inspection.