1.
Events
Alpine Slalom (SL) & Alpine Giant Slalom (GS)
2. Entry
The South African National Alpine Ski Championships are open
to both S.A. citizens and visiting nationalities. Only South
African Passportholders qualify for National titles, trophies
and medals. All South African competitors must be a member of
a club affiliated to Snow Sports South Africa.
3. Age Groups
Age groups are established according to the year of birth:
Under 9 (2001 or later), Under 11 (2000 - 1999), Under 13 (1998
- 1997), Under 16 (1996 - 1994), Seniors (1993 - 1971), Masters
(1970 or earlier)
4. Registration
An official Entry Form must be completed and delivered to the
Race Secretary before 5 p.m. on the day before the event.
5. Entry Fee
An entry fee of R250.00 covers all events and must be paid in
cash at registration.
6. Event Notice Board
The Event Notice Board will contain all official notices, timetables,
event changes, start lists and results.
7. Race Meeting
Race meetings will be held every evening before the competition.
Bib (start) numbers will be drawn for all registered competitors.
8. Bibs
Bibs will be ready for collection after the draw. Bibs must
be returned immediately after every race.
9. Course Marshals and Protocol
Course and gates will be under the jurisdiction of the Course
Marshals, who will document and report all rule infringements
to the Race Secretary.
10. Course Inspection
The course has to be inspected during the time period stipulated
by the race committee. Racers inspecting the course may only
sideslip through the gates. Any competitor who is caught skiing
through the gates during inspection will be disqualified.
11. Start and Timing
It is the responsibility of every competitor to be at the start
on time. The start referee will coordinate the line-up at the
start and will give instructions to racers to take up positions
in the start gate. Once the start referee has announced that
the course is clear the competitor has a 5 second time window
to go through the start gate. During any race, non-racing skiers
and spectators must under no circumstances cross the finish
line.
12. Start-order
The competition starts with juniors, Girls U9-U16, Boys U9-U16
1st and 2nd run, followed by Seniors and Masters ( Ladies and
Men). The 1st and 2nd runs for juniors are in bib order.
The top ten Ladies and Men, will start in reversed order in
the 2nd run. Racers missing or straddling a gate or not finishing
their run will be disqualified. The winner is the racer with
the lowest combined time for both runs.
13. Protests
Any protests must be communicated without delay to the Race
Secretary. The Jury may grant a provisional re- run, should
more time be needed to investigate the protest. Impeded racers
can appeal to a Course Marshal for a re-run. The decision of
the Jury is final.
14. Results
Provisional Results will be posted on the Event Notice Board
after the conclusion of the competition. Official Results will
be published as soon as final Protocol and Protest Resolutions
are completed.
15. Prize Giving
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals will be awarded, in each age
group.
South African Championships - Alpine Skiing Slalom (SL)
South African Championships - Alpine Skiing Giant Slalom (GS)
16. FIS
Where applicable, International Ski Federation (FIS) rules will
apply.
