Rules
Rules and regulations governing Alpine ski events.

Alpine events run by British organisations are generally run under the FIS ICR (International Competition Regulations), amended and augmented by the appropriate British, and where applicable HNGB or Member Group rules.

On this page you will find two sets of British regulations, for 'natural' (outdoor) snow and for artificial surfaces, plus the FIS ICR and a selection of other FIS documents, some HNGB/MG publications, and other useful guides.

BCR - Snow Competition Rules

The British Competition Regulations (BCR) is the rulebook used (in conjunction with the FIS ICR) for British non-FIS races on snow slopes. It covers aspects specific to British events that are not already covered in, or are different from, the ICR, and should be used in conjunction with ICR.

ICR - International Competition Rules

Some of the key FIS documents are available here, but you may also wish to check the FIS web site for the latest information (or click on the 'to FIS site' links below).

BACR - Artificial Competition Rules

The British Artificial Competition Rules (BACR) is the rulebook used (in conjunction with the FIS ICR) for British races on artificial slopes. It covers aspects specific to British events that are not already covered in, or are different from, the ICR, and should be used in conjunction with ICR.

For a couple of the books (V and VII) there is no separate artificial rulebook, so you should use the corresponding BCR book.

HNGB / Member Groups

The Snowsport England Race Manual covers event regulations, officials development and various other aspects of races and race organisation that are not covered by BACR or are specific to SSE.

Edition 7.0 has been approved by the SSE Alpine Skiing Committee for use from the start of the 2007 artificial slope season.

Other Rules and Guidance