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 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 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.

Book Description Issue Date
BCR I Competition Rules
Rules governing technical aspects of competitions. This is the primary resource for precisions to ICR as applicable to races covered here.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BCR II Race Organisation
Guide for race organisers and race officials, with procedures and task lists covering most aspects of race organisation.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BCR III Seeding
Technical description of seeding procedures and processes, showing how seed points are calculated and used.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BCR IV Event Regulations and Calendar
Rules and regulations governing specific named events.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BCR V Licensing, Registration and Eligibility
Regulations governing racer licensing, national registration, and eligibility for competition.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BCR VI Equipment Regulations
Specifications for competition equipment.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BCR VII TD Development
Description of the development processes and pathways for Technical Delegates.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BCR British Competition Rules
Complete set of BCR books in one PDF file
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BCR British Competition Rules
Complete set of BCR books as a Zip file
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
 

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).

Book Description Issue Date
ICR Edition July 2011
The latest full set of International Competition Rules which form the basis of our competition framework. These should be used in conjunction with the latest set of 'Precisions'. [to FIS site...]
2011  Jul 11
ICR November 2011 N.H. Precisions
Precisions (amendments) to the ICR. [to FIS site...]
2011  Nov 11
FIS Points Rules of the FIS Points
Specific details on FIS points, calculations and quotas. [to FIS site...]
2011/12  Oct 11
Equip. Competition Equipment and Markings
Specifications for equipment, including skis, bindings, boots, suits and protective equipment. [to FIS site...]
2011/12  Oct 11
Equip. Competition Equipment Sizes - Final Edition 2011/12
Tables of measurements for equipment (skis, bindings, boots). [to FIS site...]
2011/12  Dec 11
Timing Timing Booklet v2.46
A guide to timing and related equipment and its installation and use. [to FIS site...]
2.46  Nov 11
 

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.

Book Description Issue Date
BACR I Competition Rules
Rules governing technical aspects of competitions. This is the primary resource for precisions to ICR for recognised artificial slope events.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BACR II Race Organisation
Guide for race organisers and race officials, with procedures and task lists covering most aspects of race organisation.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BACR III Seeding
Technical description of seeding procedures and processes, showing how seed points are calculated and used.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BACR IV Event Regulations
Rules and regulations governing specific named events.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BACR VI Equipment Regulations
Specifications for competition equipment.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BACR VIII Calendar and Homologation
Definitions and procedures for races to be included on race calendar, and for slopes to be accepted for recognised competitions.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BACR IX Timing and Communications
Requirements and recommendations for timing and communication systems.
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BACR British Artificial Competition Rules
Complete set of BACR books as a single PDF file
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
BACR British Artificial Competition Rules
Complete set of BACR books as a Zip file
Nov 11  20-Nov-2011
 

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.

Book Description Issue Date
SSERM 8.5 SSE Race Manual
Snowsport England Race Manual. Use this for SSE event regulations etc, refer to BACR for competition rules etc.
8.5  July 10
Policy Course Setter Policy 2008/09
The current Snowsport England course setters policy.
2008  Nov 08
ARB 09 SSE Alpine Racing Bulletin
SSE annual bulletin highlighting race-related issues for racers and race organisers.
2009  May 09
 

Other Rules and Guidance

Book Description Issue Date
Helmets Guidance on Helmets
Explanation of the helmet regulations and information on helmet compliance.
Dec 11
Guide Guide to Rules for Racing
A brief and readable guide to the basic rules for ski racing for all racers and race officials.
Jan 10
Results Guide to Results Packs
A brief guide to the production of results packs.
2010  Jan 10