Rules and Regulations

The Alpine Competition Guide has been updated for the 2011-12 season.

Alpine Competition Guide

Masters Competition Guide

Alpine Equipment Rules - Final revision for 2011-12 season. This is the same chart as listed on page 126 of the 2012 Alpine Competition Guide.

Updated non-scored children's course setting matrix - This matrix updates the one found on page 128 of the Alpine Competition Guide adding minimum gate distances. Posted 9 Jan. 2012.

Alpine Update and Precisions - This is the Alpine Update and Precisions for season 2011-12. This document includes the matrix found above. Posted 11 Jan. 2012. This corrects an error in the age change chart on page 7.

FIS ICR

FIS Precisions

FIS Equipment Rules

Other FIS Rules

Following is a summary of the membership requirements for participation in USSA alpine races this season. Each participant at all levels must have an appropriate current season membership. Please note that submission of a signed Waiver and Release of Liability is no longer sufficient by itself.

USSA-Member Clubs conducting "introductory" events, please note the specific paragraphs below referencing participation requirements for these activities.

FIS Events

All participants in FIS competitions must have a current FIS license. For USA athletes, those competitors must have a valid USSA “Competitor” membership and be registered with FIS through USSA. Athletes who appear on the FIS list are properly registered.

USSA Scored Events

All participants in USSA scored events must have a valid USSA “Competitor”, “Student” or “Youth” membership. Note: for the convenience of organizers, all membership types appear on the USSA points lists, however, “Student” and “Youth” members do not show any points (990), and are not scored to the USSA point list.

Collegiate/Scholastic Events

Participation requires a valid USSA “Competitor” or “Student” membership. If the event is scored and the athlete wants his/her individual results scored, he/she must have a “Competitor” membership valid at the time of the competition. A “Student” is not tracked for USSA points.

Junior Olympic Championships and all Junior Olympic Qualifying Events

Participation requires a valid USSA “Competitor” or “Youth” memberships depending upon the age group.

Non-Scored Events

Participation requires a valid USSA “Youth, “Student”, or “Competitor” membership.

Masters Events

In most situations participation requires a valid USSA “Master” membership. "Student" members ages 18-22, and "Competitor" members ages 18 and older, may participate in Masters events without purchasing an additional "Master" membership. To participate in the Masters Regional or Masters Championship competitions, athletes must be at least 21 years old and hold a Masters membership. For non-member participants, temporary membership or additional participation fees may be available according to divisional masters policies; USSA Waiver and Release of Liability is required. Masters competitions are not scored to the USSA points list.

USSA Member Club Introductory Event

USSA member clubs conducting introductory events with invitations extended to non-members must contact USSA, the Park City office, in advance of their events regarding non-member participation.

If there are questions regarding these requirements, please contact the USSA regional or divisional office serving your location or the USSA competition services department in Park City.