An Alpine Official as An Alpine Official as a a

Referee or a Jury Referee or a Jury AdvisorAdvisor

(Start/Finish (Start/Finish Referee)Referee)

GENERAL INFORMATION:GENERAL INFORMATION:

DETERMINING AN ATHLETE’S AGE CLASSDETERMINING AN ATHLETE’S AGE CLASS

An athlete’s competition age class is calculated by their actual age on December 31 of the competition season.

The current competition season is July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014.

An athlete’s competition age class will be determined by their actual age on December 31, 2013.

USSA CONCUSSION POLICYUSSA CONCUSSION POLICY• Any USSA athlete under the age of 18 years suspected of having sustained a

concussion must be removed immediately from participation in USSA sporting events (e.g. sanctioned training, practice, camps, competitions or tryouts).

• The minor athlete will be prohibited from further participation until evaluated and cleared in writing to resume participation.

• Upon removal of a minor athlete from participation for a suspected concussion, the USSA TD or member coach making the removal must inform USSA Competition Services at jweinman@ussa.org.

• Athletes medically cleared to resume participation must provide medical clearance. (A “Head Injury Evaluation” is available in the “Master Packet of Forms”.)

• If necessary, properly executed medical clearance can be presented to and accepted by an on-site Jury.

• For athletes under the age of 18, the request to return to training/competition must be submitted by respective athlete’s parent/legal guardian.

MEMBERSHIP & CERTIFICATIONSMEMBERSHIP & CERTIFICATIONS

• Jury members, Jury Advisors (Start and Finish Referee), Chief of Course and Course Setters must be current members of USSA as a Coach/Official or Official

• Jury members must be appropriately certified; Referee and Assistant Referee (speed events) must be certified Referees for all levels 0f competition: scored and non-scored

• Jury Advisors for scored events must either be a certified Referee, Jury Advisor or Chief of Race

• Jury Advisors for non-scored events should either be a certified Referee, Jury Advisor or Chief of Race

Coaches must be Coach members in order to participate in any capacity at any USSA event – scored or non-scored; this includes serving as an on-hill coach.

REFEREE / JURY ADVISOR FOR REFEREE / JURY ADVISOR FOR ALPINE OFFICIALSALPINE OFFICIALS

• Sources of InformationSources of Information• Duties and Responsibilities of the RefereeDuties and Responsibilities of the Referee• During the RaceDuring the Race• Race-Day ScenariosRace-Day Scenarios

Resources and ReferencesResources and References

FIS • ICR• Precisions• www.fis-ski.com• ftp://ftp.fisski.ch• Rules of FIS Points• WC & COC rules• Calendar & bylaws

USSA

• Competition Guide• www.ussa.org• Division links • Division/State Handbooks• AO Manual

Glossary of Job DescriptionsGlossary of Job Descriptions

FormsForms

Study Guide and UpdateStudy Guide and Update

USSA Competition Regulations (ACR)USSA Competition Regulations (ACR)

USSA Course SpecificationsUSSA Course Specifications

USSA Code of ConductUSSA Code of Conduct

FIS ICR and its PrecisionsFIS ICR and its Precisions

Reference MaterialsReference Materials

The Role of the “Connection Coach”The Role of the “Connection Coach”

• One or two are appointed depending on type and level of event

• Serve as liaison between all Team Captains and the Jury

• Serve as on-hill “Eyes of the Jury”

• May supervise yellow flag zones in DH and SG*

• Have voice but no vote in Jury matters/decision

*Depending on terrain, Jury may also choose to appoint Connection Coach(es) for Giant Slalom events

REFEREE FOR ALPINE REFEREE FOR ALPINE OFFICIALSOFFICIALS

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities

of the Refereeof the Referee

Draws start numbersDraws start numbers

Receives start and finish reportsReceives start and finish reports

Signs and posts the Report by the RefereeSigns and posts the Report by the Referee

Referee’s Job DescriptionReferee’s Job DescriptionUSSA/FISUSSA/FIS 601.4.10 601.4.10

Reviews GJ cards for Faults and other Reviews GJ cards for Faults and other notes, e.g. interferencenotes, e.g. interference

Attends Jury meetings: votes and verifies Attends Jury meetings: votes and verifies the vote with his/her the vote with his/her signaturesignature!!

Report by the Report by the Referee Referee This form must be completed for each classification gender for each run

Posted on Scoreboard/ Official Notice Board with date and time of posting as well as expiration time

Bib # as well as named athlete must be reviewed by Team Captains regardless of whether or not they feel one of their competitors may have committed a fault (DSQ)

Protest period is 15 minutes!

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REPORT BY THE REFEREE / PROCES VERBAL DU JUGE ARBITRE / PROTOKOLL DES SCHIEDSRICHTERS

Place / Lieu / Ort Country / Pays / Land Codex

Name of event Nom de l’événement Name der Veranstaltung

Date Date Datum

Category Gender Event

The following competitors have been disqualified according to ICR / Les coureurs suivants ont été disqualifiés selon le RIS / Die folgenden Wettkämpfer wurden im Sinne der IWO disqualifiziert: No. No. Nr.

Surname, First Name Nom de famille, Prénom Famillenname, Vorname

Nat Gate No. No. porte Tor Nr.

Gate judge Juge de porte Torrichter

Notes Notes Bemerkung

Did not start (No.)/Pas au départ (No.)/Nicht am Start (Nr.)

Did not finish (No.)/Pas à l’arrivée (No.)/Nicht im Ziel (Nr.)

Time published / Heure d'affichage / Anschlagzeit

Deadline / Délai / Ablauf Date / Date / Datum Signature Referee Signature du jude arbitre Unterschrift des Schiedsrichter

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Referee:Referee: A Member of the Jury A Member of the JuryTenure of the JuryTenure of the Jury Radios for allRadios for allUSSA/FISUSSA/FIS 601.4.4 601.4.4 USSA/FISUSSA/FIS 601.4.8 601.4.8

Technical DutiesTechnical Duties Jury MinutesJury MinutesUSSA/FISUSSA/FIS 601.4.6.1 601.4.6.1 USSA/FISUSSA/FIS 601.4.5.4, 601.4.5.5 601.4.5.4, 601.4.5.5

Organizational DutiesOrganizational Duties Course InspectionCourse InspectionUSSA/FISUSSA/FIS 601.4.6.2 601.4.6.2 603.7.4 / 614.3 603.7.4 / 614.3 USSA/FISUSSA/FIS DH 703.2 DH 703.2

USSA/FISUSSA/FIS SL 804.1 (see 614.3) SL 804.1 (see 614.3) USSA/FISUSSA/FIS GS 904 (see 614.3) GS 904 (see 614.3)USSA/FISUSSA/FIS SG 1004 (see 614.3 SG 1004 (see 614.3))

Disciplinary DutiesDisciplinary DutiesUSSA/FISUSSA/FIS 601.4.6.3 601.4.6.3

WHAT IS DUE PROCESS?WHAT IS DUE PROCESS?Due process is "the conduct of formal proceedings according to established rules and principles for the protection and enforcement of private rights, including notice and the right to a fair hearing before a tribunal with the power to decide the case."

The Jury shall provide the athlete a full and complete opportunity to present his or her side of the case before imposing any sanctions.

Equipment RulesEquipment RulesUSSA/FISUSSA/FIS Additional rulesAdditional rules

• Ski Stand Height

• Ski Boot Height

• Ski Radius

• Ski Profile Length

• Ski Length

• Helmets – required for USSA and FIS DH, SG, GS, SL Competitors and Forerunners

• Protective Armor – Forearms, Shins & Knees, Back Protectors

HELMETS

• Required for all events• Soft ear protection only allowed in Slalom• Helmets with spoilers or edges that protrude are not allowed (does

not apply to Slalom headgear)• USSA does not allow use of helmet-mounted cameras

BACK PROTECTORS• Back protectors are not mandatory. If used:

• The back protector must adapt to the anatomical bend of the athlete’s spine and lie flat against the body.

• The top edge of the back protector must be situated in the area of the spinal column and may not go above the 7th cervical vertebrae (C7).

• The maximum thickness must be in the middle part and may not exceed 45 mm; the thickness reduces at the edges of the back protector.

• Designs with the view to improve aerodynamic properties are forbidden.

• The back protector, as with knee braces, etc.*, must be worn underneath the competition suit. If a knee brace must be worn over the competition suit, it must be covered, e.g. with a piece of an old suit.

*Exception forearm protection used in SG, GS and SL and shin protection used in SL

NON-ESSENTIAL COURSE CHANGES: NON-ESSENTIAL COURSE CHANGES: MADE/APPROVED BY JURYMADE/APPROVED BY JURY

USSA/FISUSSA/FIS 614.1.5 614.1.5 • In cases of immediate non-essential but necessary

changes on the course, such as small relocation of gates • An additional inspection or training run is not necessary. • Details must be communicated to all Team Captains and

competitors must be informed by the Referee at the start. (Start Referee)

USSA ALPINE OFFICIALS USSA ALPINE OFFICIALS

Referee: During the RaceReferee: During the Race

““START STOP, YELLOW FLAG STOP”START STOP, YELLOW FLAG STOP”

In order to stop competitor(s) already on

course, Jury member calling

“START STOP”

is responsible for calling:

“START STOP, YELLOW FLAG STOP!”

““START STOP!”START STOP!”USSA/FISUSSA/FIS 705.5 705.5

• On command, Start Referee closes start

• Start Referee states, in concise manner via Jury radio: Bib # of last competitor startedBib # of competitor held at start

Example: “START STOP confirmed, number 24 on course,

number 25 at the start”

Extra verbiage discouraged; Jury channel must be kept open!

WHEN A “START STOP” or “START STOP/YELLOW FLAG STOP” IS CALLED:

• Ski Patrol assigned to the event and in radio contact with the Jury, is now on alert that a competitor may require medical assistance.

• If the Jury / Eyes of the Jury / Jury Advisor call for medical assistance, Ski

Patrol assigned to the event first verifies that the course is clear, i.e.: no racer is on course,

• Once Ski Patrol assigned to the event has verified that it has a clear course, it responds to the call for medical assistance.

SKI PATROL ASSIGNED TO THE EVENT ARE THE FIRST RESPONDERS -NOT COACHES / TRAINERS / OFFICIALS / PARENTS / other ATHLETES!

REOPENING THE COURSEREOPENING THE COURSE

• The individual (Jury member, eyes of the Jury or Jury Advisor) who called the “START STOP” or “START STOP, YELLOW FLAG STOP” is responsible for releasing the course hold.

• The course is reopened at the direction of the Jury: either from top to bottom, bottom to top or from the position where the incident requiring the “START STOP” occurred.

• The Technical Delegate is responsible for confirming that all Jury members, Jury Advisors, and Eyes of the Jury have reviewed and are aware of “start stop” and “start stop/yellow flag stop” procedures.

USSA ALPINE OFFICIALSUSSA ALPINE OFFICIALS

START REFEREE START REFEREE

Jury Advisor at the StartJury Advisor at the Start

Start Referee:Start Referee: Jury Advisor at the Start Jury Advisor at the StartJob DurationJob DurationUSSA/FIS USSA/FIS 601.3.3601.3.3

RerunsRerunsUSSA/FIS USSA/FIS 623623

No advantage, No DSQNo advantage, No DSQUSSA/FIS USSA/FIS 223.3.3223.3.3

Supplies reserve bibsSupplies reserve bibsUSSA/FIS USSA/FIS 601.3.3 601.3.3

Reports to Referee & the JuryReports to Referee & the JuryUSSA/FIS USSA/FIS 601.3.3, 613.7601.3.3, 613.7

Rules of the StartRules of the Start USSA/FIS USSA/FIS 611.2.1.1, 613611.2.1.1, 613

Delayed Start: Delayed Start: Not present when called to start – Not present when called to start – sanctionsanction which which could include DSQ!could include DSQ!

USSA/FISUSSA/FIS 613.6 613.6

Valid/False Start: Valid/False Start: In the Gate; DNS within allowed time - In the Gate; DNS within allowed time - disqualifieddisqualified

USSA/FISUSSA/FIS 613.7 613.7

START COMMANDS:START COMMANDS:Fixed Interval Events (GS, SG, DH):10 seconds before the start, the starter will tell each competitor

“10 Seconds”5 seconds before the start, he should count

“5, 4, 3, 2, 1” and then gives the start command“GO”

Non-Fixed Interval Event (SL):As soon as the starter has received the order for the next start, he gives the competitor the warning

“Ready” or “Racer Ready”A few seconds later, the starter gives the start command

“GO”

USSA ALPINE OFFICIALSUSSA ALPINE OFFICIALS

Finish RefereeFinish Referee

Jury Advisor at the FinishJury Advisor at the Finish

Finish Referee:Finish Referee: Jury Advisor at the Finish Jury Advisor at the Finish

Reports to Referee & JuryReports to Referee & JuryUSSA/FIS USSA/FIS 615.4615.4

Job durationJob durationUSSA/FIS USSA/FIS 601.3.4601.3.4

Knows rules of finish Knows rules of finish USSA/FIS USSA/FIS 615615

SupervisesSupervisesFinish Controller*,Finish Controller*,timing and crowdtiming and crowdUSSA/FIS USSA/FIS 601.3.4601.3.4

Ensures protection is Ensures protection is on timing equipmenton timing equipmentUSSA/FIS USSA/FIS 611.2.1, 615.1.4611.2.1, 615.1.4

Communicates with start Communicates with start USSA/FIS USSA/FIS 611.1, 601.4.8611.1, 601.4.8

Determines valid finishesDetermines valid finishesUSSA/FIS USSA/FIS 615.3615.3

Finish Referee assumes the duties of the Finish Controller if one is not appointed.

VALID FINISHESVALID FINISHESICR 615.3 states Finish line must be crossed:•on both skis, or •on one ski, or •with both feet.

ICR 611.3.1 further states that in case of a fall at the finish where the competitor does not come to a full stop, •the time can be taken without both of the competitor’s feet having crossed the finish line•For the registered time to become valid, the competitor must immediately cross the finish line with or without skis

ACR U628.1.5, U629.4 state that a binding release more than 2 gates above the Finish line in SL, GS or SG or more than 1 gate above the Finish line in DH shall be considered as a clear DSQ.

REFEREE FOR ALPINE REFEREE FOR ALPINE OFFICIALSOFFICIALS

Race-Day ScenariosRace-Day Scenarios

Race-day Scenarios: Part IRace-day Scenarios: Part I

Seed points of top 8 significantly lower than rest of the field.Seed points of top 8 significantly lower than rest of the field.What can the Jury do?What can the Jury do?USSA/FIS 621.3621.3

Four hairpins but not a flush in sight. Four hairpins but not a flush in sight. USSA/FIS USSA/FIS 803.2803.2

Jury can’t find an applicable rule. What should the jury do?Jury can’t find an applicable rule. What should the jury do?USSA/FIS USSA/FIS 601.4.7601.4.7

A coach reports that ski stack height is too high. A coach reports that ski stack height is too high. What can the Jury do? What can the Jury do? USSA/FIS USSA/FIS 641.1, 644641.1, 644

Tie at flip position. Tie at flip position. What do we do?What do we do?USSA/FIS USSA/FIS 621.11.2621.11.2

Race-day Scenarios: Part II – FLIP 30 is StandardRace-day Scenarios: Part II – FLIP 30 is Standard

Flip 15 instead of Flip 15 instead of 3030USSA/FISUSSA/FIS 621.11.3 621.11.3

PlPl BibBib11 3322 4433 151544 101055 111166 1177 2288 171799 551010 661111 991212 771313 881414 303015T15T 252515T1915T19

StSt BibBib11 191922 252533 303044 8855 7766 9977 6688 5599 17171010 221111 111212 11111313 10101414 15151515 441616 33

Race Day Scenarios: Part IIIRace Day Scenarios: Part III

Minimum/Maximum number of gatesMinimum/Maximum number of gates DHDH USSA/FIS USSA/FIS 701701 GSGS USSA/FIS USSA/FIS 901.2.4*901.2.4* SLSL USSA/FIS USSA/FIS U801.2.4, 801.2.4*U801.2.4, 801.2.4* SGSG USSA/FIS USSA/FIS U1001.3.4, 1001.3.4*U1001.3.4, 1001.3.4*

Racer misses start and requests provisionalRacer misses start and requests provisionalUSSA/FIS USSA/FIS 613.6, 623.3613.6, 623.3

*Minimum = direction changes for both FIS and USSA *Minimum = direction changes for both FIS and USSA FIS SL and SG gate count calculations are different than USSA’sFIS SL and SG gate count calculations are different than USSA’s

Minimum DH start intervalMinimum DH start intervalUSSA/FIS USSA/FIS 622.2.3622.2.3

Race Day Scenarios: Part IVRace Day Scenarios: Part IV

‘‘START STOP!’START STOP!’ is called. is called. What is happening now?What is happening now?USSA/FIS USSA/FIS 705.5705.5

Three electronic timers but no hand timing. Three electronic timers but no hand timing. What do you do?What do you do?USSA/FISUSSA/FIS 611.2.2 611.2.2

Required vertical drop can’t be met. Will race score?Required vertical drop can’t be met. Will race score?USSAUSSA U706.2.2; U801.1.3, U801.1.4; U901.1.3, U901.1.4; U1001.1.3 & USSA Application U706.2.2; U801.1.3, U801.1.4; U901.1.3, U901.1.4; U1001.1.3 & USSA Application Vertical Drop, Minimum Time and Minimum PenaltiesVertical Drop, Minimum Time and Minimum PenaltiesFISFIS – – If exception not granted by FIS, vertical drop requirements If exception not granted by FIS, vertical drop requirements must be metmust be met or race will be or race will be reviewed and scored as ENL category not FIS category!reviewed and scored as ENL category not FIS category!

Race Day Scenarios: Part VRace Day Scenarios: Part V

• A racer commits a gate fault • His racing speed carries him over Finish Line• The racer hikes back over the line and completes passage of the

missed gate

WHEN WAS HIS TIME TAKEN? USSA/FIS USSA/FIS 611.3.1611.3.1

WHAT IS HIS STATUS? USSA/FIS USSA/FIS 661.4, U629.4661.4, U629.4

Race Day Scenarios: Part VIRace Day Scenarios: Part VI

• It has been determined that bibs were switched for two racers.• What should the Jury consider prior to arriving at a decision?• Is there a rule that should be considered?• What is their status?

Race Day Scenarios: Part VIRace Day Scenarios: Part VI

•What should the Jury consider prior to arriving at a decision? DID THEY GAIN AN ADVANTAGE!USSA/FIS 223.3.3USSA/FIS 223.3.3

A competitor shall only be disqualified if his mistake would result in an advantage for him with regard to the end result, unless the Rules state otherwise in an individual case. i.e. gate fault, early/late start.

•If no advantage has been gained, what is their status?MAY BE SANCTIONED – DEFINITELY NOT DSQ!

Race Day Scenarios: Part VIIRace Day Scenarios: Part VII

- There is an offset in bib #’s and start #’s.- Bib #109 actually starts #3.- Gate Judge Card lists a fault for Bib #3.

What must the Referee verify?

Race Day Scenarios: Part VIIIRace Day Scenarios: Part VIIIA course worker steps out in front of a racer. What must the racer do?

• Stop immediately

• Report interference to nearest Gate Judge

• Racer or coach must request a rerun

• Ski down the side of the course to the Finish

• Only a Jury member can grant a provisional rerun

• Rerun is “provisional” until ratified by the Jury

NEW ITEMS FOR 2013-2014NEW ITEMS FOR 2013-2014

COURSE SETTING SPECIFICATIONS

CHILDREN’S COURSE SETTING SPECIFICATIONS

COACHES’ USSA COACHES’ USSA MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTMEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT

• Except in specific instances where the event has been pre-approved, coaches must have current USSA Coach membership in order to participate in any capacity at any USSA-sanctioned event

• This requirement includes on-hill coaching

• ROC may require that coaches present current membership cards!

INTERDICTION TO CONTINUE ON COURSE: DOWNHILL, SUPER G, GIANT SLALOM

• If a competitor misses a gate, he must no longer continue through further gates USA/FIS 614.2.2USA/FIS 614.2.2

• If a competitor comes to a complete stop (e.g. after a fall), he must no longer continue through previous or further gates. USA/FIS 614.2.3

• These rules are valid in all FIS and USSA-scored events with a fixed start interval (DH, SG, GS).

• In non-scored events, competitors who do not start (DNS), do not finish (DNF) or who are disqualified (DSQ) in their first run should be allowed to take their second run at the end of the field. U614.2.4U614.2.4

INTERDICTION TO CONTINUE ON COURSE:

SLALOM• A competitor may hike to complete passage of a missed gate in

Slalom:

- as long as the competitor does not interfere with the run of the following competitor or

- has not been passed.

A competitor who has been passed may not continue on course!

DUTIES & RIGHTS OF THE REFEREE DUTIES & RIGHTS OF THE REFEREE

The Referee is no longer responsible for inspecting the course immediately after it is set, alone or accompanied by members of the Jury.

The Referee no longer has the right to change the course by taking out or adding gates.

These duties/rights are deferred to the Jury as a whole.

USSA EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETE “SKI Up” AGREEMENTUSSA EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETE “SKI Up” AGREEMENT

• Intention is to accommodate the very top athletes nationally.

• Allows exceptional athletes to ski-up one class

• Authorizes the athlete to compete in an age group competition with a class of competitors which are older than the age group designated by USSA

HOWEVER:

• Athletes may compete only in the disciplines which they are normally eligible

• Athletes may compete only in the specific competitions authorized by the appropriate Regional staff member.

FIS does not recognize requests to ski up in class.

PENALTY MANIPULATIONPENALTY MANIPULATIONAny competitor, official or coach clearly involved in artificially affecting penalty points may be disqualified or sanctioned. Research over the last four years has culminated in a method to identify races where athletes score point improvements far beyond expectations. The following are five of the filters that will be used to identify these races. Every scored event will be subject to these filters and events that meet criteria will be flagged for review by USSA Competition staff and the USSA Classification Working Group.

• Point improvement greater than 95% confidence interval• Low point racers (pace) finish 6 through 10• Greater than 22% of the field scores a point improvement• Early season versus spring race date• Athletes never ski close (20 points) to the results earned in other races

YELLOW ZONESYELLOW ZONES

When a competitor is waved down by a yellow flag:•he must stop immediately. •he has the right to a re-run, provided that the Jury considers this possible from an organizational point of view.

USA/FIS 623.1.3, 623.2.7USA/FIS 623.1.3, 623.2.7

Welcome to the USSA Alpine Officials’ Referee / Jury Advisor

Program

Thank you for your efforts helping USSA Alpine Officials to provide events that are fun and fair for all competitors!